THE ASHBURTON SEAT.

MB WALKER AT MOUNT SOMERS.

P Mr Walker met the electors at Mount Somers last evening There was a very large attendance, and the meeting was of a most orderly character. Mr W. Edson was voted to the chair, and after a few prefatory remarks by him, Mr Walker commenced his speech with a compliment paid to the fair and open way m which Mr Purnell, his political adversary, had thus far met him. He said that as m tho past he had supported the present Govern ment when his opinions coincided with theirs, but had voted m other cases against them, so he would m the future preserve the liberty of his political inde pendence. He pointed out that Canter bury owed gratitude to the fctout- Vogel Government for many reaEons ; at present especially for the construction of tbe Midland Railway, while .he Atkinson and •ther Governments had been essentially North Island' advocates. The present Government had also passed measures to Improve the West Coast coal mines and harbours, opening thus for the future a way to an enormous coal export, even, it night be, with South America Mining •chools had been started m various centres, thus furthering ar.d exciting mining rentures. In regard to encouragement to local industries, many large contracts which would at former timeß have gone ont of the country, were, after keen competition, given to New Zealand firms. Mr Walker next dealt with the Bubject of retrenchment, spealiDg m the terms of his recent speech m Asffour ton. Iv education we onght to be dateful how we tried to economise, for, as true education Ib of the gieatest importance to a State, we ought to be very anxious to preserve the exoellent system we now had. But we certainly should discourage extravagance The management of our railways should be carefully looked into, because if they were made to pay better muoh relief would be cansed m the matter of taxation, aud non-political Boards were most likely to attain such a result. The proposed increase m the Customs duties and the graduated Property Tax proposal were dealt with. He then said a few words about his Opponent, Mr Purnell. That gentleman was coming forward avowing; his convic tion that the present Ministry was no longer wanted, and therefore we should get rid of them. How were we going to do sot When the ancients wanted to hoist a leader out of his place they ballotted him by means of parti-coloured beans out of tbe country. We could not treat onr legislative veterans m that way. He also differed entirely from Mr Purnell on the question of education. That gentleman wanted to break the whole system to pieces, and build an entirely new one. Here he (Mr Walker) would observe that he thought the cry of "godless education," sometimes of late applied to. our educational system, most unjust It was not godless by any means. He approved of Mr Ballanco'a land settle ments, of which he had heard very good reports ; but he disapproved of the way m which the Minister discountenanced freehold tenure. He thought it foolish that Mr Ballance attempted to force upon people a -system of leasing that they did sot like, the more so that he admitted he knew how averse people were to the lease system as long as freehold could be got. A vote of thanks and confidence was, on the motion of Mr Price, seconded by Mr Harrison, unanimously passed, and the customary compliment to the chair brought tbe proceedings to a close. •

MR. C. W. PURNELL AT RAKAIA.

Mr C . W. Purnell addressed a meet ing of electors m the Bakaia Town Hall last nlg'it. Mr E. S. Coster, chairman of the South Rakaia Road Board, was m the ohair. From 80 to 100 electors were present. Mr Parnell, who was warmly received laid there were two or three gentlemen m that part of the distriot who seemed to think that they bad a vested right to dispose of the votes of the Rakaia eleotors »l they pleased, and tbat all they had to do was to say J* Rakaia, vote for euch a t r such a candidate "and the Rakaia electors would rush to the poll ia a body and vote for that candidate He believed, however, that the Bakaia electors would Elve a fair consideration to his views and f they approved of those views would vote for him notwithstanding that these political shepherds had ordained that they should vote for his opponent. He also protested against tbe interference of the Government In this eleotion. Sir Julius Yogel was about to be brought to Ash bnrton to make a political oration for a very obvious pupose. If a candidate were sot able to fight his own political battles wlthont the aid of foreign auxiliaries he was hardly the man to fight the battles of the constituency In Parliament. Mr Parnell then prooeeded to deal with the topics treated In his A.hburton address, and, referring to the Rakaia Railway rate said that while he recognised that there were- difficulties connected with the ques tion, he should be prepared to vote for the removal of the rate.

The oandidate was frequently applauded during his speech and sat down amid hearty cheers.

In reply to questions Mr Purnell said that he was not ln favor of an elected Legislative Council, but thought tbat the Councillors should not hold offioe for lie bnt for a term of yearß, and tbat the number of Councillors should be lim' ted to half that of the Lower House. He strongly disapproved of assisted immigra tion of working men at present, ss tbe labor market was already overstocked, He was not In favor of an elective Governor, as that meant separation from the Mother Country.

Mr Gee moved that a vote of thanks be given to the candidate for his address, wbioh was seconded by an elector and carried unanimously, and after a similar compliment to the Chairman the meeting dispersed.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, August 9, There has been an interruption of traffic on the railway, owing to the floods In the C-UJtry. No reports of damage to the permanent way have yet been re ceived, though m some parts of tbe northern districts, where tracts of oountry are submerged, tbe approach to the stations is obstructed, thus Interfering with the movement of stock.

A question of professional etiquette has been raised by the Committee of the Medioal Society of Victoria, who have charged Drs Springthorpe aud Charles Ryan with issuing circulars of an adver tising oharacter m connection with the election of the honorary staff to the Mel boarne Hospital. The matter has been referred by the Committee to the Royal College of Phyßlcians and the Edinburgh University. A statue m bronso of the late Sir Red mond Barry has bean ereoted ln front of the Melbourne Public Library.

The Buffalo Electrio Light Company has entered into a eontraot with the Niagara Falls Hydraulic Tunnel and Power Oompany te take 10,000 horse power, at 15 dollars per hone power per annum, for lighting the oity and manufacturing purposes. The route for the proposed cable has been surveyed from Niagara Falls, a distance of twenty miles. Negotiations are also pending for lighting and supplying power to other towns m the vicinity.

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RHODA BROUGHTON.

Rhoda Broufthton, the famous English novelist, is thin and has hatchet features, but her manners aro fascinating to the extreme. She has tbe uoußual power of enthralling men, of whose society she is very proud. She is said, with the single exception of Ouida, to have refused moie offers of marriage than any woman m Europe. One of the most famous and richest dukes m England - a member of the Prince of Wales' set — has proposed to her a score of times, only to be refused. He tried to drown his sorrow and show his ibdiffere. cc by marrying twice m four years. One left him, and he abandoned the other. Both are living A grass widower for the second time, ho still perseveres, but Miss Broughton considers literature her spouse. She has refused offers from three dukes, an carl or so, and a sprig of the Russian Royal Family, which shown more than ordinary strength of will for an English aristocracy-loving woman.

HON MR BALLANCE ON MINIS TERIAL LOYALTY

Speaking at St John's last week Mr Baliance referred to remarks which have been made by the Wellington " Post " and Mr Bryce relative to his going to P-tea to support candidates who had apoken harsh things of Sir Julius Yogel, He pointed out that he went to Patea m response to a requisition signed by people of various shades of political opinion. He said that he had uot yet discovered tbat Mr M'Guire had said anything m the present election that would mako it impossible for bim (Mr Balance) to go there m his support, although it was true tbat Mr M'Guire had said that he did uot agree with Sir Julius Yogel on many suVjecto. Therefore the as.ertion of the Wellington [ apsi s was without four dat <n. Mr Bryce on the other band, eaid he went to support Mr Hutchison, and that Mr Hutch son lad repeated 1 1 • statement th t Sir Julius Yogel wis a political gambler. Sven though be had gone to support Mr Hutchison, he contended that there was no foundation for Mr Bryce 's statement that Mr Hutchison hal repeated that asser tion at Patea during the present election. He quoted from a speech made by Mr Hutchison at Waverley to show that Mr Hutchison bad altered his views respect ing Sir Julloa Yogel. and bad favorably compared Sir Julius Vo el'a finances with Major Atkinson's. Ha said it was not ttue that le suppot ted candidates to throw over his own colleagues. With regard to their positions as members of the Cabinet m relation to each other, it was true that some of them held views different from other members of the C-binet, bat mem bers of a Cabinet were allowed to hold different shades of belief so long as they agreed upon the main issue, or ques tions of ihe day. Thera was no spirit of discussion iv the Cabinet but a complete spi 1. of loys'ty, and whatever m'ght be tbe result of the elections, they would stand or fall together. So far aB Sir Julius Yogel was concerned, his administration of the finances of tha country during the last three years had been distinguished by great ability and by great economy, a_d ao man who had known or had any conception of the work he had performed wonld for a single minute wi.h to separate from him. Those remarks ther. fore about disruptions m the Cabinet, and assertions that one colleague was trying to throw over another colleague, were moet repre hensible, aod deeerved severe coodemna- I tion. '

DEATH OF A FAMOUS CONJORER

Professor Herrmann, tbe '* Prince of Conjurers," aB be called hlin.elf, died re cently at Carlsbad, after a short illness, at the age of 72. He was born m Han over. His profession brought' him many honors and a large fortune. His tours extended over tbe whole world, and there was probably not a single Royal Court m Europe before which be did not perform. The unfortunate Soltan Abdul Aziz was among bis warmest admirers, and used to pay him a thousand pounds Turkish for every representat'on. During one of these performances he exhibited two pigeons, one white end one black, and managed to plaoe the white head on the black pigeon and vice versa. This pleased the Sultan greatly, and he asked Herr mana to try the. Barae trick with a back and a .rhite slave, but the o tojurer de clared that that was beyond his power. The Czir Nicholas also bestowed great favors on Hermann, who, ft is aald, re ceived a million roubles for one Russian tour. He leaves a large fortuue, and a collection of rare antiquities, which he spared no trouble or cost m amassing.

ATTEMPTING TO BREAK THE MOIfTE CARLO BAHIL

Two men who have just been arrested by the Paris police had, the " Standard " correspondent says, worked out a system with a view to breaking the bank at Monte Carlo. They published a pamphlet m which they demonstrated to their own satisfaction, and it appears to that of a very large number of dupes, tha ., if applied, a million francs could be made at roulette m a very short time with a capital of twenty-four thousand francs. Being circulated all over Europe, this pamphlet resulted m its authors receiving thousands of letters, many of whioh con tained money for the trial of the system Before very long they found themselves In possession "of about 60,000f., and proceeded to Monte Carlo to break tho bank. Unfortunately for them, their first day's gambling did not end as they had anticipated, for instead of having won a million they had lost 24,000f. After that experience their faith m the mn r allibility.of thoir system seems to have been wrecked, for they returned to Paris with the remaining 36, 000f., and were arrested as common swindlers.

LOST ARTS.

The ancient Egyptians, Phcc .Iclans and Romans had a knowledge of some things In chemistry which we do not possess. Such 86 to make malleable glass. They also knew how to color and gild glaßß by a prooess unknown to us, Brooze and eppar were tempered to the hardness of steel, and ot this the Egyptians mado their edged toolß. Paints were mixed whore colors were Imperishable, at least they have existed fresh for 4,000 years. At Damascus they made blades'of steel which could be bent Into a circle and would fly baok into perfect line, Nelther'thlß nor tbe gold tracery In their steel oan we Imitate to-day. We do not know how King Raines es and Thotmes transported monoliths and elevated them on to the pyramids ; though we oould do tbe _ame to. day by other processes. Arthans and obemists have m vain tried to reproduce iridesoent glaßß wbioh arobao.logista have brought to light. This does not complete the catalogue, but Is enough to show that the ancients were by no means unskilled.

THE MISSING STEAMER.

Auckland, Augas^ 16,

The steamer Oreti from Hokianga ib just entering Manakau. Sho bas not the Macgregor m tow and it ia believed the has not sighted the missing steamer. The GairJoch and Staffs left m search yesterday morning', but have not yet retarned. The Oreti had orders to look out for the M. c^regor and render asais tanoe.

A steamer under sail is lylng-to rff Hokiangv heads 20 miles out to sea. She Is believed to be the Macgregor. Sh ims been visible from 8 till 10 this morning.

A GRADUATED PROPERTY TAX.

As to the recognised leader of the Op position, the Hon Major Atkinson feels that it is incumbent upon him to oppose every measure proposed or in troduced by the Government. This, of course, often places him m an awk wark situation. This was unmistake ably the case when addressing a public meeting m Wellington the other day he had to say something about the Graduated Property Tax proposal of the Government. Although he had previously admitted the principle of the proposal, not only explicity, but also m the exemption clause of the Property Tax Bill introduced by his own Government, he felt constrained to oppose it. He did so, because m his opinion it would not only deter men of capital from coming to the colony to cultivate the land, but would cause a great exodus of those that were already here. Major Atkinson must surely have been extremely hard up for grounds of opposition when he advances such a reason as this. Men of large capital are not the class of men we expect to see coming out here to cultivate the land. What we want are small capitalist farmers with capital from £s°° to or so. To such a class the colony offers no incon siderable attractions. Of this class the " Post " observes : — " These would certainly not be deterred from coming here by the fear of having to pay a little extra taxation on such capital beyond as they might m time be able to accumulate. All they would think on the subject would be to en tertain a hope tbat they might thrive so well as to speedily become contributors to the revenue on the higher scale. We j are quite sure that those settlers m the colony who now, under the exemption escape paying property tax at all are not at all elated at their position. They one and all regret that they have not to pay a considerable amount of property tax. It they could acquire the property they would by no means grudge the State its share m the shape of the tax. So it would be if there were further gradations introduced m the tax. Everyone would like to be m a position to pay the veiy highest rate, aithough, no doubt, those who had at tained such a position might grumble at being so charged." But Major At kinson goes further, and makes out* that a graduated property tax would, m the minds of men of capital, be taken to mean m the end virtual con fescation. We fail to see that a gradu ated tax would inspire greater fear of confiscation than does the variableness of the present Property Tax. In dif ferent years the property tax has varied from a half-penny to a penny m the pound, yet no fear of confiscation has been expressed, and though Parliament has the power to double or treble the tax, yet this fact has created no un easiness,

We think Major Atkinson, unless he could have adduced more tenable argu ments than he has done, would have better consulted his own reputation by leaving the Government proposal of a graduated property tax unassailed. It is bound to commend itself to the good sense of the people who cannot fail to see that it recognises that cardinal fea ture of a just system of taxation — the " equality of sacrifice." The proposal has not been thoroughly elaborated, but if the principle be affirmed by Parliament, the details would be easy of adjustment m committee. Here we venture to suggest that the ex emption should apply to every grade, and that m whatever grade a property may be placed, the portions coming under other grades be charged accord ing to the rates of those grades.

fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUJESDA Y, AUGUST 16, 1887.



"p O MEET Tll E TIM BS. C TRUCKLE, PROP_cI*.TOR of the Prince Albert Boarding - House, Wills Street. Asbburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking bis many -Mends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 14s 16s, 18s per week ; or 3s per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for I_adics. 7 52 As Byron says — I never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf. > TAKE MOOBE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household witb : every confidence.— J. 0. Garforth. , Sole Agent for. Ashburton,- - CHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 AND *-_ /fl^l? —- CABINETMAEEBS, UPHOLSTEREBS, > • ■ AND .-.'-.•- •■-.; GENERAL .FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, a )po_ite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), id will carry on the above businesses m ..Branches. Furniture Re-covered,- Polished, and re- aired promptly, and at very reasonable _erms. VENETIAN BUNDS MADE TO ORDER. | A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, '' AUCTIONEER, STOOET AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodnoe •nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Fale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most libera] terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Agent for tbe Norwich Union Fire In- surance Company. Agent for the} MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF {AUSTRALASIA^ ALFRED HARBISON, T. Bullock. TO LET or for sale a Farm of 233 acres near Waterton, Loßgbeach Road Board District. There is a dwelling- house of 6 rooms erected on the property, also Granary, Stable, &c. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET— -..-Roomed House m Cameron Btreet, opposite the Wesleyan Church. Apply to T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. T\OUBLE-SEATED American Wagßon. Apply to . T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. A Strongly Built 4- Wheeled covered Waggon, suitable for a Hawker; T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. ET of Harrows, new, price £3 6s. - T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET—A Cottage near the School. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. 4 ACRES between Mrs Carter's resi- dence, and Mr S July's Noraery, being Lots 199. 210 211, 212, on Tinwald plan. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,— Central Site, being part of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Aore, having a frontage of 33 fee on Burnett Street, and adjoining the " Mail " Office. Very liberal terruß of payment will be accepted. — Apply to T. BULLOOK. ~ TINWALD. TO LET— A Four-rccmed House with Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine'a pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A ew rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCtr. £}ty -IAS TOWN SECTION 260, _U | lAJ Tinwald, near the Railway Station for sale at the above price. Persons desirous of qualifying themselves for a vote at tbe forthcoming election this offers them an opportunity. T. BULLOCL. TO LET.— Dwellinghouse, together with small stable, Moore's Road, near the Presbyterian Manse. Apply to ■ t. bullock; mO LET,— At a low rental, Property In JL Tanored Street, recently m tho Occupation of Mr Dolman, on which 1 er&cted Shop, Sable, etc.— Apply to T. BULLOCK FOB SALE. * RUBAL Section 27429, containing liß acres, 2 roods, m its native state, about 3 miles from Ashburton, fronting the main South Road. Apply to ___ T. BULLOCK. NOT having sold by auction on Saturday RS. 25334, containing 100 acres Wakanui Boad Board District, 1 am {.repared to receive offers for came. Very iberal terats of payment. T. SUM-OCR,



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E'ectioa NNoble?e c? A -.HBURTON El E .TION. I^HE Friend s and Suppoiters of Mr W C. WALK KB are invited to atteni at tbe Oddfellows' Hall, (Lodge Room on TUESDAY Evening, at 8 o'clock. TO THE ELECTORS OE THI ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Tj/TR WALKER will address the Elector of Ashburton District at ALFORD FOBEST Schoolroom, oi THURSDAY. August 18th. Each Evening at 8 o'clock. 8 44 ASHBURTON ELECTION. MR O. W. PURNELL will addnn th< Eleotors aa under : — METHVEN I—At1 — At the Schoolhouse oi WEDNESDAY, 17th August, at 8 p m. SOUTH RAX _IA- At the Town Hall on MONDAY, 15th August, at 8 p.m. TINWALD. —At the Templar Hall, oi THURSDAY, 18th August, at 8 p,m. 8 5_ mmmmmm—mtmmmmm^m^mmmmmmmm—^^mmmmmmmmmmmm Public Notices. WE have various Bums of money tc lend on approved Freehold Securities at Lowest Current Rates oi Interest WILDING & LEWIS, Solicitors Ashburton, ROYAL MAIL COACH. ASHBURTON TO KYLE. THE Undersigned is prepared to carry Passengers and Parcels from Ashbur- ton to Kyle, or any place en route, viz,, Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, or vice versa, Leaving Ashburton at 7 a.m , on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS, arriving at Ashburton 6 p.m , return journey. Parcels may be left at " Mail " office. P. FAWCETT, 8*53 Mail Contractor. 1 .___ Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to oall the attention of farmers, settlers and jthcrs to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,01.0,000 Foreßt Trees, Inclu ding 200,000 Cupreasus Maorooarpa, one and two year, old; 200,000 Pinus Insig- nia, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinus Larioio ; 3C0.000 Silver Birch; 0,000 Pinus Austriaca; all other kinds I proportion. All kinds of Cabbage [ lants on sale, and a few thousands of cry early Strawberry Plants, N.B. — All orders by post, or otherv'M, hall receive my bent attention. JAMES PORTEB, ICLIFTON NURSERY. I AUentod barton HAVES & CO.'S Great Sale, I OBLIGE BY READING __t!E FOLLOWING :— BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now la Grey Calico, l_;d White Twill, 2£d \ Blankets, from 2s s£d Lot Velvet Buttons, all iz dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d - Loce Curtains, Is Boys' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hats were; 5s 9d now 2s 3d Heavy Dress Goods, 6^d Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4£d Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Trousers from 5s 6d i Let of Diagonal Coats were 21s 6d now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull Cheap, and a quantity of other goods toe numerous to mention m this advertise- ment. «____. In addition to the above, H. & Co. will during the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND 00. S 6t29 WANTED Known. —That Andrew Orr will during the next few weeks offer the whole of his Surplus Stock of Drapeiy, Clothing, and Boots at an immense reduction. "TTTANTED Known.— That A. Orr ie V V now selling Ladieß' Jackets at 5e lid to 7s 6d. One lot Ladies' Ulsters, fashionable shape, 5s 9d and 6s 9d. WANTED Known. -That Fingering is 2s per hank. Ladieß' Hose, 4d to lOd per poir. Gloves at half price>, China Matting, 6d.— A Orr's Cheap Satoi WANTED Known.— A big Jot oi Ladies' Boots, nice quality, 4a 9d Children's Boots, Is to 2s Cd ; Genu Boots, 7s 6d to lls6d; Gjentß Shoes al 3s lid.— A. Orr. -TTTANTED Known .—Brussels Carpel V V at half price (being overstocked] Tapestry Carpets greatly reduced. One Lot of Remnants of Dress Goods at youi own prices. White Calico at 2s 6d pel doz.— A. Orr'* Sale. "ATTANTED Known.-Boys' Suits, Si YY Hd ; Jersey Suits, 2s Gd ; Men. Suits, splendid quality, 30s; Shirts, 1_ lid ; Men's Hats greatly reduced.— A, Orr's Cheap Sale. "TTTANTED Known. — Dressmaking YY Department is now admirably worked ; style and fitting giving the very highest satisfaction, — Andrew Orr.



i Public Notices. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the Plough ing, Harrowing, and Rolliog of 90 Acres, Lowest or any Tender not neceß j sarily accepted. Apply G. L. Twekiyman, Ruapura P.O. near Mnyfield. MR F. G. THOMAS, (JURGEON-PENTIST IO WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON THURSDAY, 18th AUGUSr, And may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. fi 91 TO FARMERS, GRAZIERb, A£.D OTHERS. TO LET for Grazing for Six Months, frora let September, about 57 Acres of tbe best land m tbe District, within 10 minntes walk of the Ashburton Post Office. Apoly to R M. CUTHBERTSON, Solicitor, Havelock street- ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. TENDERS are invltod for the -upply | of Meat, Drugs, Groceries, Bread, | Ac., for one year for the Ashburton [ Hospital. -. Particulars on view at the i | County Council Offices, Ashburton. Tenders will be received at the above Offices up to 2 r.m. on TUESDAY, 16th Instant. By order, F. MAINWARING, Olerk. Ashbnrton, August 9th, 1887. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that an Election tt fill an Extraordinary Vncancy m the Ashburton Borough Council, caused by the resignation -of Councillor Roberts, will be held at the Council Chambers, Baring Fquaro Weßt, on TUESDAY, the 30th August, 1887. Nominations m the form prescribed m the Second tchedule of the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," will bo received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock Noon on WEDNESDAY, the 17tb day of August, 1887. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer, Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 9 h Jnly, 1887. RANGITATA ROAD BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that the „ above Board propose to stop the , road between Sections 26029 and 24644, i and between 24227 and 30372 iv the Survey Districts of Alford and Shepherd's Bush ; and m exchange to take land for a road m the aforesaid f- utvey Districts, bo as to connect the roads running through Sections 24682 and 20585 with the road running through Section 24227, and that the said plana are opon for public inspec- tion at tho above Board's offices. C. J. HARPER, 7 115 Chairman. TENDERS are invited for leasing for the term of Fourteen Years, Rural section No. 30494, being part of the Sydenham Endowment Reserves, consist ing of 345 Acres of Agricultural Land, situate at Lyndhurst. Tho conditions of the proposed Lease can be seen, and Forms of Tender ob- tained at the following places, viz. .-—The Borough Council Offices, Ashburton, the Cottage on the Reserve, and at the Borough Council Offices, Sydenham. Tenders to be delivered at my office bfifore 5 p ra. on MONDAY, August 22nd, 1887. CHAS. ALLISON, Junr., Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, Sydenham, August 10th, 1887. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLE, METHVEN LINE. AFTER the 20th Augu.t the morning train from Rakaia to Methven and evening train from Methven to Rakaia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays will not run, and the morning train from Methven to Rakaia on Tuesdays, Thurs- days, and Fridays wiU run as on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The time-table will be as under after the 20th August : — a m. I pm. Methven dep 640 Rakaia dep 640 Lauriston „ 7.17 Lauriston „ 733 Rakaia arr 8.0 M.thven arr 8 10 £ topping at other stations if required. These trains run daily. 8 77 — By order TO WORKING MEN. MRS fIMMO, FBOP-UETBESS OF THB WATERLOO BOARDINGHOUSE, Tanored Street, Ashburton, BiEGS respectfully to inform the » general public, particularly the working classes, that she has reduced ths rates for Board and Lodging as under: — Board and Lodging, per week, 16b to 17s Dinners only, per week 4s Board only, per woek ... ... 10s The cooking is done by Mr Tlmmo, whose reputation as a first-class ./_«/ remains unsullied. A qapital table, and moals at all hours. 7 59 WILDING AND LEWIS, T> ARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORS F. WITbING, Notary Pubuo. Offices: Next "Mall" Office, Burnettst. Ashburton. Mr Wiudinc. will attend the sitting of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and Friday.., *hd may be consulted personally n these days. The firm Is now represented m Ash burton by Mr Clayton, an Englis Solicitor of considerable, experience, wh will be ln daily attendance at the offi o receive Instructions _ud confer w ents. ■ * PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. HC. CRAIGHEAD has great plea- , Bure m intimating to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has admitted Edwin G. Craighead into partnership with him, and that the business will for the future be carried on under the style or firm of H, and E, Craighead REFERRING to the above, H. and E. Cratqhead beg to announce to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have just lately received a large assortment of English and Colonial Tweeds, Worsted Coatings, &c, suitable for the present Season, and hope -by strict attention to business, first claes fit end workmanship, to merit a continuance of that patronage so liberally bestowed upon (heir predecessors. H. &. E. CRAIGHEAD, Tailors, - 3 Tancred street, Ashburton.



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