century reign. It perhapß may smack of Jireaion to write It, bat the "fierce light" wbioh la aald to beat upon the thrr ne has never yet, I think, revealed soch a striking Imtanoe cf open-handed charity as that of Mr Kelller, of Dundee, referred to In your issue of a few evenings ago. Now and then, when a cillery or railway aooldent of exceptional magnitude oeours, It 1b stated that Her Majanty contributes five or ten guineas, and m the §ame list the name of aornp business man, with but a tithe of the Queen's wealth, appaara for £50 or £100 The newspapers — and you will admit that they are usually a reliable source of Informa tion-record that Qaeen Victoria v Immeofliy rloh. Will the purse-strings b»j unloosed during the season of rej dicing ? Open the prison doora (aB was done m India), and let the captive go free ; but will anything be doDe to relieve the thousands of London poor, from whom a 11 bitter ory " has been going op for years. Some of the oharltable institutions are languishing because of insufficient funds, and such establishments as t)r Barnardo'a and Dr Stephenaon'a Homeß for neglected ohildren would be greatly benefits i by the donation of several thousands from % queenly hand. The attachment which most colonists have to tbe thrrnu of England will be Increased an hundred fold* If, while with one hand the Q leen confers titles and decorations on the nobility, with the other she dispenses out Of her private porae suba antlal gifts for relieving the inexpreoßible poverty and wretohtdness of her less fortunate sab jteti. I am c c, ABGUB.

THE SOCIAL GATHERING AT ASHTON.

TO THE EDITOB.

StE,— Allow me to refer to a report of the above whiob appeared m one of your Ute Issues, and to state that bo t\v ts the parents of ohildren attending the school were jjoncerned, a considerable number of them never knew tf such a Meeting nntll It »ppeared m your pape>\ It ia • matter of Indifference to mp, or J expect to any of the Committee, if one or two enthusiasts get np an address for presentation, bub when the expression 1b nted that the removal of the late maatnr was " a calamity," then it ia very oaaly leen that it Is an Indirect way of trying to sneer at the aotion, not only of tho Committee but of the Poard it Education. The fact is, Mr Bramley, wes tried en fits merits as a master, and w*9 found wanting; tbe Board very judiciously like' the Committee, consider jd hia re moval for the waltare of tho school im perative necessity, and I will lo&ve yonr reidera to jadgo wherein oorors th* calami j Id- nt know/Se wio was your npeoial reporter on this eventful ocoiaiou, bat I am afraid he drew considerably on his imagii ation. The fact that a fow jndiv d a a should- surreptitiously take pones-lon^of a public school and oouatitute themselves into s> social gathering is faroloal indeed. It, howafjr, served a purpose, bat cot, I hope, without bjing ihown ap m its true light. Yours etc. G. Gilmotjr, Chairman, Aahton School. [The report In question was supplied 'on 1 by a resident m the district. — J r> ]

MOUNT SOMERS GOSSIP.

(from oue own oorbebp ndest ) The Key, J). MoNelll haa resigned hia charge of the Presbyterian Church dls'rict up here, to tho deep regret of hie numerous friends . Yout correspondent has been told, <-n good authority, that ihe 03se of F x versus Pat»on and Mnrrny is to be re opened as an " Indicfr*b'e Offanca " eve. Itl« mach to be regretted, that a friendly arrangement cannit be arrived at, In whatever way the caso may be deoWed l>y a Court, it h qu;to certain t) cost •both sldfls a deal more money than ou^ht to suffice for a settlement, not t mention 'the expense Jo tho count) y. ; Altr o igh the School I lrpoclor'a v'sit, on February 15th, «va» for tho pu-poso of reporting progress at the Mount Soraers School, it was a reil Standard ex*mlna tlon as well, and yielded tho following results In passes 1 ard failures :- -Standard IV, passed 3; Standard HI, pas ed 3; Standard 11, pdss-:d 2 ; Smndar 1 I, pasoed 10. Total paese», 18 -In Standard IV, failed 1 ; Standard IIJ. failed 1 ; Standard 2, failed 2. . Totil failures, 4. F umber of pupils on roll, 41 ; percentage of piotea, 44 ; that of fallarea 18.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

' (Neuter's Telegrams— Copyright)

BANK OF AUSTRALASIA

London, Mar oh 10.

The Bank of Australasia has de clared a dividend oi 12% per cent, per annum, and carries forward and places to reserve ,£23,000.

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

London, March 10,

The date of opening the Imperial Conference has been definitely fixed for April 4th. On April z a grand ban quet will be held m honor of the Conference, and this will lake place

under the auspices of the Federation

■ League. Members of the Conference .. will be invited to be present, and Lord ■ Rosebery will preside . It is announced that the attendance will comprise most af the leading politicians and men of note. The Duke of Cambridge has promised to attend.

THE BRENNAN TORPEDO.

Lonpon, March 11. In the House of Commons last night, during the discussion of the Estimates, the Radical party opposed the proposed grant to Captain Brennan for his tor pedo patent, The Hon E. Stanhope, Secretary of State for War, extoWtd the excellency of the Breutian tcrpedo for, land defences. The vote was ulti mately adopted.

DISASTROUS EXPERIMENTS.

". • Pamis, March 10. r j A serious explosion look place lo • day at Belfort during a series of ex periments with the new explosive Melanite. Six soldiers were kill :d and Veleven injured.

AUSTRALIAN.

[eeutbb telegrams— oopybioht]

THE NEW GOVERNOR OF TASMANIA.

Hoba.bt March 11. The Shaw-Saville steamer Doric arrived this morning from Plymouth. < Among the passengers were Sir G. I Hamilton, the new. Governor of Tas mania and family. His Excellency was met on arrival by the Premier and \ other Ministers, bishops and clergy, and other prominent citizens.

POLITICAL.

(Received March 12.1. p.m.)

'.'■■' : Sttdnby, Maroh 12. In the Legislative Assembly list night Mr O'Mara made an attack upon 'the Premier regarding his relation with Mr Garrett, Minister of Lands. Sir-H. Par|ces made a vigorous reply. The

debate on the Address-in-Reply has further been adjourned till Monday next.

FATAL FIRE.

By a fire which occurred yesterday at Armidale three children were burnt to death.

FEDERAL QUARANTINE SYSTEM.

Mblbotjrne, March 12

The Adelaide Board of Health has proposed to the Board here that a con ference be called to consider the ques tion of establishing a federal quaran tine system. It has been decided to ascertain the views of the other colonies on the subject.

NEW SHEEP SHEARING MACHINE.

Daily competitive trials have been taking place at Gdldsborough's with Wolsey's sheep shearing machine. The work done has been satisfactory. The experts will give their decision on Monday.

THE HALL CASE.

THE CONVICTION QUASHED Chkktohukoh, March 12. Halls's conviction has been quashed by the Court of Appeal. Later. At eleven o'clock this morning the adjourned sitting of tbe Court of Appeal wa3 held for the purpose of giving judg ment In the Hall c»se. — As, on former occa«iong, there was a somavrhat large attendance, the legal profession being well represented. Mr Stringer appeared for the Grown, and Mr C lopmau for the aocused. The Chief Just cc 'eft for the West Coast yesterday morning. The judgment which, as usual, bad been written, was road by Mr Justice John stone. Judgen Richmond, Ward and Will' ami alao ocoup't \ coats on the Bench. Before procooding, Mr Justice Johnston stated bfchaif of tho Chief Justice that he ftssonlod to tho decision though not necessarily agreeing with every statement of opinion. The Qaestlono submitted to tho Court were then stated and were do«U wl(h m their order. There wa* vaguonefl3 ao to tho purpose for which the evidence objected to was to be nsed— what it was to prove. The prisoner only was impM cated and, tbeif ore, th < evidence could only hava beon admitted to show tha prisoner's oonneo'ion with the administra tion of poison. DesJfijn or accident was the next quootlon. Reference waa then made to the ' t we -fold p h t l , that the prisoner administered poison and did so with Intent, and to establish this the oviJence was lot m. Aa proof of Intent the evidence waa ad missablo ; for the putpose of proving; gu.lty knowledge tho admission no doubt conetltnted an. exception to the general principle. Reference waa here made to parallol c-.scs, all of which avoided tho Hoe followed m Jho prea^n: case, both ry the bench and bar. The evidence It seemed, was deemed ac ejsiblo only on the aooera! question as to whether tho death was caused by rccidenfc or design. Then came the question whether tho pr>{soniugj of Mrr ida-1 ar,d the death of C.ip f r.»n Cain could be lif.ked togoiher, for the purposes < f < h<s trihl, aa one tran i ractlon. It ?ppo?»red to the Court that th rj waa no evidonce cf a design requiring tl.-e death of the two Wan there any other connection needed m the I'cht (if ecieiic?, phiio*' phy or common Betß ? It waa reaßOitbe to infer on these ground* 'hat the human agenoy m t'e two case? was lha tame, but this tnodo r f proof, it was peltled was ln.id nvssible. Palmer'a caße snl others, closely reeonoblinp jhat before the Court, were quoted. Aa to iho third gr und it cou'd not be proper to admit the evidence en <ho prettx*. of showing what t ere the eymptomn following upon the pdmlnimra tion of a certain poison. Tbe Court, at the rnme time, wbb not disposed to deny that Bomotiuje3 a eerier of Biml'ar rcour rencoa might go to proyo the goilt of a priamer, Ih'-u^h m this c»so the Cjurt saw no such aequercj nnd connection. The strong moral probability waa not the kind of proof exacted ; it was, indeed, that kind of proof which English law lightly rc jaoted. The Court was not cocoerceJ with the popular idea « f failure of jaatio*. It was their duty to see that justice was administered according to law. la conclmion. the opinion was expreFßed that tbe learned Jndgo who fried the case had practically no option m admitt ing fh9 evidence. No single Judge could have taken upon hiraeolf to refuse the adm'sn'on of such evidanc. For the rei bods stated the Court was unanimously of opinion that the ptlaoner ought not to have been convicted.

For continuation of notes sccfonrtliimge.

THE ASHBtmrON fIirARDIAN, SMTOPA*, M AKGH 12; 1387



1 RTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING j^HURSDAY & IMIIIDAY APRIL 2lst & 22nd. 1887. I Pre=idect-E. G. Wrighb. • Vice-Pre ident— Johu GiUg. Judge-— Matthew Stitt. " SrE-VTAIIDS : H. Fdedlander | W; O. Walker W. B. Denshire j R. McOwon J. C. N. Grig? I Dr Leahy R. Friedlander. Treasurer— David Thomas. Clerk of the Scales— T. E. Upton. ' Clerk of the Coarse— A. Howson. Handicappers—The Committee. Starter— Dr Leahy. Fihst Rack ok Kaoh Day to StautP 12.80 pm. FIRST DAY '. " 1. DISTRICT HURDLE RACE of 20 soy.i oyor six flights of hurdles, about 3ft G'n high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, lOa^ li mile. District horses only; ', s 2. ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDICAP ■< . 60 eovs Nomination, leov: acceptance I£fov. IJmile. ! 3. FOAL STAKES of 1 sot ewh; with 15 ■ soys added. F^r two-year-ol^s bred, owred, »nd trained by »es'irfenfcs h tlip , dißtiict deOn-rd by Rule 8. Colts Bsfc 101 b fillies and geldings Bitßlb. Nomination, i 103. The sweep toba paid by 9 p. nx, on Apiil 18th. Five furlongs. 4. FANDIOAPTIMBTaOT(in saddle) of 20 boys.. Nomination, 10-<; aoceptaDCO, 10a, ' Weicht not less than lOat. Break and tuc '. ■ • • 8 m las, 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 25 hoys Nomi- nation, I soy ; acccptonco, 103. J-billo. 6. TOST STAKES of 10 eovs. Entrance, 1 0s, to. be made to the Secretary imme" 1 " ( diately after the Frying Handicap is inn,' Catch weights. $-mile. Toe winner to bo -sold immediately after the race, • L 15 toys, any Burplus to go to the fucUo ■, the Club. /' BECOND DAY. 1. DISTRICT WELTER HANDICAP ot ' 20 eov?. Nominatkn, 10a ;' acC&r.tatice, 103. Minimum weight, tOi^. ■1J mile, District Lees orily. 2. GRAND STAND HANDICAP of 40 Nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 1 bov 1 "• Seven fu r longs. r . ' 8 HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle of 16 boys. Nominatir.n, 10 ' ; acceptnnce, sa. Weight net 'e-n than lOst Krenk and turn Tvica round th: course. Dietrio horees ouly. > > • . 4. HARVEST HANDICAP of 20 soys. Kominat on, 10a } aaceptanc?, 10s: Dis- * tret horses only. 1 mile. 5. I OYEL BACE of 15 rom Bntrsncn, 10g, to be rendo to tha Secretary immediat-iiy oftcr the H rvsst Handicap is mn, Catch, weight*. Five furlongs. The winner to; bo sold immediately cfter the raoo, the ; wholo of the procecc's to go to tho fundß ' o f the Club, • ■ " • 6. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 20 soya." Nomination, 1 eov, to be made irnmedisfqly ( fiftcr the Novel Race -'o tun; a<*ceptono9 free, ti be i otifisd to tho Secretary wirhin ' ten tninu'.oß ef t' c dsclera ioa «i weifhtSii 1 mile. ■ ' : . ■, RULES AND REGULATIONS. ; 1. The M.2tiug will be held under the Rules of Racing a^ ." shburton Racing Olub Rules. . 2* No entr; vriU lie r-fo'ved except on the condition that all d Brutes, claims, aid ob- jections aripir.g tut of tho racing shall be decided by the Stevarrs or whom they may appoi t ; their decision on all points connected with the earrj ing out of th'a programrae to bo final 8. A district horse fhall mean any horse that has beerj commonly resident m the dis- trict between ih ■. rivers Belwyn ana, Opihi from. January 21, 1887, a- d vp to the date of tho forthcoruinc; mue<iu>r, and owned by a i ersou who has reairtrd m the Eaid district during the eatuo period. • . — •• 4. Five per cent will be deducted from tha gro'B of all mor ja payable m accordance wi h this pvcgr rrme for the expenaes of the course. 5. Alinrmlcali us and accepta to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Knee s. Howes m ro fairly to the satisfaction of the Referte. NOMINATIONS. AH nominator b to bo nccomparued by fb°, name, p. ro, nnd desoription o horso, aud colors of rH-?r m the haKds of the Secretary (address — AsMjiuton) no Jator than 9 p.m- on Monday, MaTch 21, 1887. WEIGHTS, Weights for th^ first day'B handicapg will be declared on Wednesday, April 10, I£B7. Weights for tha B?cond day'p hindicapß will be dec a od at 9 o'cl ck on tie evening of tha first f ay's racing. ACCEPTANCES. . Acceptances for (ha fi s; dar's handicaps ma-t be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Moa 'ay, April IS, 1887. Accpt aiccs for tho recond day's handicaps at o'clock on tho evening of the first darJ asinp. O. O. FOOKS, Secretary. T. Bullock. TO LET, a small Lean-to, ih Cameron street. Rent, 'is 6d per week. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALF. ' "■ " HORSE-POWER, intermediate motion, and Ch, ff-C utter. A o ply to T. 13ULLOGK. TO FARMERS. ... GRASS SEED— Small quantity Kyc- Gras3 for Sale. Apply tv T. PUT.T;.OOgt TO LET.— A 4-Eoomed Houao id Kermode street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A 5-roomed Houbo, centrally situated, ia Tt.ncrcd 8t Ap; ly to T. BULLOOK EOR SALE, nt a low prke, PIANO, by Broa : wood ntitl &nia to T. BJlLoClv. npiHßES[li>*G PIA^T FOR SALE. J_ Price £110. The Eng-'ne ard Com. biuo by Clnyton atd Shuttleworth? Apply to T. BULLrQK. FOR SALE. A LARGE-SIZED drain ' Bruiser, by Andrews and Bcaven Apply to - I. BULLy CX.. rniNWALD— IVwa Sections 37J, J572 JL 373, 374, 375, 37G, 377, ia one blook, frontipfr TV. m, son street, neap tha County fculuyaida, for sale as a low price, aud on liberal terms , Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET— At a low rental, Oeuual Bukery, together with *hop and dwelling bouse, to T. BULLOOK n O Ll'.T— 2 Co.ttagealn Grey Street J. kofn as C-juttß* blook ; Rent asj per week. T. BULLOOK, FOR. SALE— Two sets of three-leavec. harrows, by " Howard." T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE — Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £19 Liberal terras if required. Aoplyto ,'_. ■ T. BULLOOK. To PAINTERS, TO LET at a low rental, Shop n Dwellinghouae m Moore atsea latel lv occupetlon of Mr Luoaa. BULLOOS;



MOUNT SOMERS COAL PIT. COAL CAN NOW BE HAD AT THE AB >YE PIT* YOU HUGH! SHILLINGS TER TON, Or m Ashburtoa at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, By the Truck. FOR CASH ONLY. ~ F. WRIGHT. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGSNT AHv VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 . 0'0100k dwri — Horses, Cuttle, Plya, Prodnoe »ud Merchandise. Ap«n* Norwloh Uuion Fire Insurance Company . Ayent for tho MUTUAL LIFE ASSUCUTION OF AUSTRALASIA. FOR SALG- Grubbnr, by II ward, nearly new ; cheap. Seed Sower, by Eaiton and Beatdie cheap. Ploughe, Harrovra, and other Imple- lr.ents. Obeylesmore Club Trioyole, the best kind made— cheap • 3-Horse Dray and Frame, now, clienp. Double- seated Buggy. Spring Cart, with back seat, FOR SALE. --Oaten Sheaf Chuff m any quantity. ALFKKDIiIRttISON,



PAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim its superiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the C: C:t, Aching, Rp'ains, Bprains, Sores, Scads, Corns, Bunion*, fcoft Corns, rtc. This medicine, the property of which hns been established rriore than half a century by thousands of cures, is o 1 an inya'iu- abla use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many efli aclouß remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a greit number of our most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the. bovo affections . la order to avo:d counterfeiting, Messrs Faynrd and Blayn's signature has to be required en every roll 'of pajer and on the box. "Wholesale 30, Rue Enint-Merri, Pnris (Frauce), and sold by all Chemists m the Colonies. SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OF WORTH MI- HOLLO WAY'S PILLS &_OINTMENT. THIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY- WHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the LIVER AFD BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Nervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lassitude an'l General Debility quickly yiekl to the potent force oi these well-known Pill?, and they are un- rivalled m theii efiicacv m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any other family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and Wound, more certainly than ?ny other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers lender it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Cur'ng Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthmas reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. It never fails to remove Scurf and eveiy species of skin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufactured a* No. 8, New Oxford street (late 533, Oxford street, London), and are sold by all vendors of Patent Lines throughout the Civilized World. . 1 irections for use m almost every language. IS™ Purchasers should look to the Labels on Pots and Boxes. If the address ond- btifeet are not on they aie spmjous ;



Business Notices, . - • DIPPING SEASON" 1887. TOMLINSON AND HAYWARD'S LINCOLN DIP, (POISONOU?), GLYCERINE DIP, (NON-POISONOUS), WILL MJX WITH COLD WATER AND NOT JDISOO'OR THE WOOL. rpHESE DIP 3 uaed together m equal proportions gave the highest satisfaction last L Season, as 1b evidenctd by numerous Testimonials which can be a aen at the igentp. Tho Glycerine Dip is the best ever introduced for Wool Growing purposes ; and the Lincoln Dip is tbe mas'; durable m the Wool, and will keep sheep dean longer than any ether yet known. The two Dips used together make a perfect Dip, and keep any ordinary floolr of sheep clean the whole season. They combine highly nutritious tnd stironlating properties, as well as lasting qualities. They »re certain ktllers of Ticks, their eggs ; L'ce, their ova ; and all parasites infesting the skins of' Sheep. For very lousy and filthy longwcol flicks, the LINCOLN DIP ALONE is recom- mended, being the most lasting m its effeots. Testimonials prove that m every instance Bheop dipped m the mixture have come m at shearing with perfectly clean healthy skins, entirely free from vermin an! parasites, and the wool peculiarly soft and beautifully gloßsy. PRIOE— 3s 6d PER GALLON, OR £3 10s PER THOUSAND GALLONS OF WASH. H. MATSON & CO., AGENTS, ASHBURTON. F. FERRIMAJN T , AGENT FOR "WEKNEB'S PATENT TUBULAR CRANE, OR BAG AND GENERAL LIFTER. HAVING had a wide experience m farmers requirements, I have imdo U. my first study to Bupp'y a long felt want, and am hnj py to a.ay it exceeded my moat sanguine expectation. Itß advantages arc its liqhtntse, caty adjustment to r'ray or waggon wheel, and can be left m poaitiou while m motion as ri quired m loading potato' s ; or can be fixed to any wall or post ; can be worked by hand or horse * can be mado to lift to any heith ; will bring tho ba^s or weights to ba lilted from a distance without handling them ; will turn m anf position with weight ; cai be made to lift up to a ton by one nißn. For price iind particular? apply to . . ' ADAM WERNER, Doyleaton, Oanterbary, N.Z. testimonial: Broadfield, September 6th, 1886. Mr A. Wernke, Duylteton, Dear Fik,— ln reply to your enquiry aa to how T Hire nny Bag Lifter, I bpff to sny that it has given meevcry satit-faction. I coneidor tif j int »>no*.f thoao things which has been wmted bad : y Wi h the use of a horse 1 can load a dray fßstar than '.wo men could, wihout loßln^ a drop of sweat Another thing ia it takes such a short time to erect it un the rimy, it just takes me a minute and a-half to do S9. Another thing ia, n; t having any baga to lo=d late'y I ttuck it up againßt a postj ai d find it very handy »ho» killing « ?i,s or sheep. I havo ro doubt that as they become kuo«vn you will h»vo aa many orders us you will be able to attend to. Yon are qiite at liberty to make what uaay< u.hkeof this. I I am, dear sir, yours very tru'y TEGS. SHIELDS, Broad field. W- PATCHING TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS O>T HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CAMVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden Lines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on tho Premises. Battenß and Canvas kept m etock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins from 6x8t024 x3O always m stock. Oilakin Clothing made on the Premises. JMARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 OX IIJT E. All ordbrß by Letter or Telegram Promptly Attended to. W- PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Auct'onp. SATURDAY, 19th MARCH. TOWN PROPERTY, Centrally situated m Burnett Street, POR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions to SELL BY PUB T IC ATCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above datp, TOWN SEOiION 197 and part of 193 1 having a total frontape of 72 feet on Burnett street, on which is erected an 8 roomed DWELLING- HOUSE, at present let to Mr Kamni zer. This property is well situated, being only a few chains from the business centre of the to^n, and ought to prove a remunerative investment. Terms of payment will be liberal — declared at sale. Sale at 12 45 ~> BULLOCK, 3§Bl . Auolioneer. .'.' SATURDAY, MARCH 26ih. TO FARMERS, CAPITALISTS, AND OTHERS. Important Sale of tho whole of the Unsold Portion of Grovo Farm Estate. oryt' acres o^yfc! O/O ACRES 0/0 Divided Jnlo a number of Small Holdings. MR T. BULLOCK has received inst.-ucfons to Sell by Public Auction, at tho Arcade, on SATURDAY, NURCH26TH, ~ On account and by order of the Mor gagees, Tbe whole of tho unsold port : on of Grove Farm Eftoto, as follows, viz : — The Houu'stciul Block, com- prising aboiU 109 Acres, on which is erected a Farmhouse, Woo'shed, Stilly Store, find Grnniry Pheep- yarris, Piggeries, <Sc Jots 51, £2, 53, 54, varying in.fl'ze from about 10 to 17 Acris, fronting Wilkin und Johnstoue streets. lots 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2*, 24, 25, 26, * ' each contaiuiog from 10 to 21 A cres. Lots 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, each from 30 to 32 Acres, fronting Graham's Road. Lots 37 and 43, each about 10 Acres, fronting Grove street. Intending purchasers will observe that the Homestead Block, about 109 Acres, will bo oifered m one lot. The quality of tho land of a large proportion of this Estate is bo well-known tuat it requires no comment. Persons desirous oE pro curing small holdings near town are respectfully lnvittd to inspect e..ch l»t to be offered, and attend the £nlo. Plans may he inspected, and fuli particulars obtained at the office of the Auctioneer. Terms at Pale. Palo at 12 45, T. BULLOCK, 3*B l Auctioneer. Land. Land. Land. THE RIYERSDALE ESTATE ■■ '2367 : ™ 2367 WITHIN 4 MILES OF TINWALD, MESSRS MILES & CO. have received instructions to offer the abo.e valuable and well known Estate by PUBIiIC AUCTION AT Mr Geo. Jameson's Salerooms, ASHBURTON, ON I SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1887, Together with all improvements, in- cluding substantial DWELLING- HOUSE of BRICK, and well arranged OUTBUILDINGS, all recently erected, and suitable for working tho property. The land originally formed part of the well-known LONGBEAOB ESTATE, of which it wns known to be some of the most productive and remunera'ive. Tbe p-operty will be first offered m one block, and failing a Bale, will immediately be submitted m lots, as por plan, Plans and full particulars may be obtained at tho Offices of MILRS, ARCHER, & Co., Timaru ; MILES & C>., Christchurch ; or GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBUKTON. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer 108 LAND. LAND. LAND. MESSRS MILES & CO. ft re inetcucted by I. B. C. O. Graham, Esq., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, OS .SATURDAY, APRIL 2, (immediately after the sole of the Rivers- dak Estate) AT Mil GKORGE JAMESON'S STORE, ASHBURTON, 900 AC|BES 900 Of his TINWALD PROPERTY, Known aa GRAHAM'S FARM, Fronting on Graham's Rood, along wh ; ch a Coach Runs Daily. The Land is of good qnaHty, nnd euU- able for all kinds of agricultural purposes, and haa cot been cropped for ton years. The farm is only <-ne mtlo distant from Tinwald Railwfiy Station and three miles from Aehburton, and watered th'-ou^hout with the County races and natural crock. ABOUT 400 ACRES IS- BLOCKS or 34 to 40 ACRES, AUD 500 ACRES IjST BLOCKS OF ABOUT 100 ACRES EACH. Plans .of the property can be had on applicatiru. Terms of Payment : 10 per cent, cash, 20 per cent; m twelve mon'hs; the remainder may remain on mortgage at 7 per cent, interest. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, 3 88 Aihburtou.



Public Notices. MR F. G. THOMAS, " SURGEON-PENTIST WILL VISIT ASQBURTON ON HURSDAY, THE 17th INSTANT And may be consulted at the Commercial dotel. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given under the proviai->ns of the Road Board Act, 1882, and the Rating Act, 1882, and the amendments thereto, that it ia the intention of the Board at a MEETING to be held on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of March, at the Board's Office, South Raknia, to STRIKE a RATE of One Farthing m the poDnd on the rateable j va'ue of the property m the above named ' dibtrict, for the year ending the 31st day of March. 1887, m one sum, payable on the 31st day of March, 1887. The Rate Book will bo open for inspec tion on and after the 7th instant, at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. E. S. COBTER, 3§49 Chairman of Board. Drain Pipes, A LL SIZE 3— From 3 to 15 iEches— A With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON ASHBURTON COUNTY f-TOCK AND SALh-YABDS CO,, LIMITED. Kaiu and Ewe Fair THE Annual Ram and Ewe Fair will be held at the Tinwald. Yards on THURSDAY, 31st MARCH, 188 G. ■ Sale will commence at 11 o'clock. GEORGE JAMESON, 5%50 Secretary. STORE SITES FOR LEASE. rpENDEKS are invited, and will be JL received by the underp ! gned until the 21st dny of March, I>B7, for tho LEAfcE FOR 14 YEARS, from the Ist April, 1887, of Store Sites 5 and 6, Tinwald Railway Station, with use of Railway Kiding. Conditions of lease, with plnn of the sites, can be ocen on application to the; Stationmaster, Aehburton. Tbe highest or any tender not neces-;, sarily accepted THOMAS CALCUTT, £te\va r d of lla'iway Reserves. Railway i ftices, Dunedin, 2Glh February, 1887- IN BANKRUPTCY. ESTATE OF ALEXANDER SMI r JH, D ;AP£R. mSXDBRS FOB THE QTO( X Ol' DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Etc.,. Will be received up till Noon on : SATURDAY, MARCH 19th NEXT At my Office, Ashburton, where flock Li3t can bo seen, and "further information obtained. J. O. BELL, 3§86 Deputy Official Assignee. . I Auction?. ! SATURDAY, 19th MARCH MR T. BCLLOCK has received in* struotlons to ! SELL BY PU3LTC AUCTION, At the Arcade, on tho above date, T.S.s 1051, 1052, WILLS STREET West (Fenced). Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 3*90 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 19th MARCH. House and Land at Methven FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr John McMillan to sell by public auction at the Arcade on the above dato, I4OT 11, containing Quarter Acre, m the Township of rrfethven, on which is erected a 4-roomed COTTAGE, &c. The section is fenced and planted To persons deßirouß of purchasing a dwelling m Mtthvon this oilers a favorable opportunity. Terms at Sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 3t83 • Acctioneer SATURDAY, 19th MARCH. HOUSE AND SECTION FOR SALE On tho Alford Forest Road. MR T. BULLOCK has recoived. in- structions from Mr Robert John- stono to sell by public auction at the Arcade on the above date, his Property, fronting tho Alford Forest Road, being LUT 10, deposited Plan 254, containing Quarter Acre, on which is erected a comfortaHe Cottago of 5 rooms, with scullery. The section is well fenced, part planted with fruit trees, and tho front with forest trees and ornamental shrubs. A very nice little property for a person desirous of purchasing m this neighbor- hood. Terms at sale. Sate at 12 45 3°BB T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer SATURDAY, 19th MARCH. IN BANKRUPTCY. ; IN THE ESTATE OF ALEXANDER SMITH, of South Rakaia, Draper. MR T. BULLOCK has received In- structions from Mr J. O. Bell, Deputy Official Assignee, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, 1 HAWKER'S VAN ft Light Harnesß HORSES -J Set Double HARNESS (American) withoutlriserve. Sale at 1 o'clock. ~T. BULLOCK, 3*30 Aaotloneer,



Public Notices MAXJANDREW MEMORIAL FUND. AFUBSCTUPHON List lira at the « Mail " and " Guarilian " • ffice lor signature, and I shall be happy to receive and forward contributions, either for the Scholarship, or ftatue, or nncond tional W'M. J STEWARD. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. WE hereby give notice that we intend to apply at (ho County Council meeting m April next for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle for K.S. 7261, CHAPMAN BROS., Willowby, March Ist, 1887. 3_ll ASHBURTON GUARDS. A SPECIAL Meeting of the Ashbur- t' n Guards will be held m the Drillshed on TUESDAY, the 15th i» it , At 8 pm. for the purpose of electing Oaptnin and Lieutenant. Every member is requested to attend. By order. J. G. REBTELL, 3§loo Captain. NOTICE is hereby given that the Clerk will be m attendance at the R.M. Courthouse, Seuth Bafeaia, on THURS- DAY, 17th inst., between the hours of 9 30 am. and 4.30 pm By order J. R. COLYER, Clerk of Court ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. RATES. N OTIC HI is hereby given that ALL OUTSTANDING RATES after ,31st instant will be SUED FOR without further notice. By order. P. MAINWARING, Clerk. A hburton, March 7th, 1887. 3°52 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TV\O LET those premises m East street JL lately occupied by Mk Andrew Spilt, yhd Tenders will be received by the Town Clerk (from whom all informa- tion can bo obtainorl) till 12 Noon on SATURDAY, the 19th insfc , for renting tha satre by the week, month, or year. CHARLES BBADDELL, Town Clerk, borough Council Office, Ashburton, 9'h March, 1887. TENDSRS. TEMPL\R IULL, ASHBURTON. mENDERS for the PURCHASE of the 1 above FREEHOLD PROPERTY will bo received up to 18th MABOH. 'J'endei's to be sent to 80. ERT EL&TON, Chairman Templar Hall Company. N.B —As this property must be sold, no leaHonable offor will be refused. 360 ASHBURTON TEMPLAR HALL COMPANY, LIMITED. A MEETING of Shnreholdeis will be held m the Templar Hall on FRIDAY, March 18th, 1887, to confirm previous resolution or otherwise. At 7.30 p.m. ROBERT ELSTON, Chairman and Secretary. Datod this day, March 9th, 1887. 3 61 ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SPECIAL EVANGELISTIC SER- VICES will be conducted (D.V.) by Mr DUNCAN WRIUH1 1 , of Tunedin, from SABBATH, 13th, to MONDAY, 2 1st inst. (Saturday excopted). In addition to the ordinary services on Sunday, 13th, there will be a special ser- vice for the joung at 3 p m. Wei-k Night fc'ervices will commence at 7.30 p.m. Sankey's Hymns will be used. All are invited, Please come, und bring others with you. A CERTAIN CURE FOR BALDN3SS, ! HICKMAN'S Eclipse Hair Producer. (Registered). PRICE, 4s. ANEW DISCOVERY for the growth of Hair on the Head and Face ; for removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair. It cures any Diecoso of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for years. None genuine without the trade mark • md aignaturo— JOHN HrCKMAN To bo obtained at all Chemists. CAUTION. IT Having been established to my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous persons are substituting my Labol for their own on an inferior article of HBTiBAL BEER The public are cautioned against purchas- ing such inferior article. . Orders direct to myself will receive prompt attention, nnd to meet tho times and having increased my plant 1 am now able 1o suppiy customers with my Tonic Herbal Beer at the Reduced Price of l*3d PEKD(ZBN. Aftor this notice any person using my name or label will be prosecuted T. HOULT, Moore street, Anhburton 2 146 VSTfE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP Wheat Oats Barley Ityegrass H. MATSON & CO., a3hburtos. teireshingT macuine- owners. A TTENTION is directed to the following A facts : —We are making STALKER'S AUTOMATIC FEEDERS for £12 10s, including fixing to machine, and wo aro prepared to fix to machines m any park o' the County for same price. Cartage extra The time that it iB necessary to stop the machine is from 2 to 3 hours Those Feeders aro perfect m their action, no sparking out of grain. No uncut sheaves or other improper articles can get into the drum ; nothing but a continuous etream of golden sheaves well shaken out The regularity of the feed doeß not depend upon tho Band cuttor. They can be seen at work on machines bel nging to the following gentlemen :— James Quigley Chipinan Bros Thomas Perks Nelson E.den Edward Gutes John stalker J^hnMuirhead. P. & D. DUNCAN,, Wills. Street, Ashburton, 3§43 Sole Agenta.



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