PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Thubspay. June 10.

The Council rrv »t 230 p.m. cotjktibb' bill. Consideration u;i the House's amend ments m the CountW Bill was resumed. Dr Pollen re stated his objections as to allowing borrowin A considerable debate ensued; Selwyn County Council was passed by. Clause 5, apparently mek'ng some verbal altera tions; was stigmatised as unintelligible and thrown out. Amendments were the • added end the Bill was reported. BI r LS DROPPED. Several other Bills were deferred. MIHB3 ACT. Mr Bonar mored the second reading of the Mines Act Amendment Bill, explain ing that it was chiefly intended for the mines of the West Coast, and to remedy defects m the Act of last cession, Dr Pollen raised an objection to some of the financial provi? ions, and moved that it be ie&d that day six months. Mr Buck'ey paid they had better ad journ the Council at once. The second reading was carried by 15 to 10. LOANS T6 LOCAL BODIES On the motion not to insist on the Oounoil's amendments m the Government Loans to Local Bodies Bill a discussion arose, and Mr McLean moved the adjourn ment of the debate which was carried by 13 to 12,

Mr McLean wished to have it adjourned for a month, but Mr Buckley protested •gainst this attempt to kill the Bill, aiid On a further division the debate was adjourned till to morrow by a majority of 2. ... REVENUES BILL The Public Bevenues Bill was intro duced from the other Chamber and re ad a second time m Committee. BILLS PASSED. In the Mining Act, clause 8, allowing half cost of resuming lands to be paid out of the goldfields revenue of the district, was strongly opposed and an amendment carried removing the gold duty from the operations of the clause, A clause was added preventing mine managers acting as sharebrokers, under a penalty of £50. The Bill as p.rcended was read a third time and passed . " The Public Bevenues Bill passed its remaining stages and it was agreed at rising to adjourn to 10 a m next day. The Council rose <*t 10,30,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Thubsday June 10. The House met at 2.30 p.m. EXPRESS tO N OF BZORET. Sir Julius Vo>el s*.id that m respect to the episode which ocourred last night, If, m the heat of debate, he uttered expretsioDS m aoy way violating the re- Ipeet Fhicb every member of tbe House owei to the Speak < , he exceedingly re jret'cd it. He w. iof opinion that he wes right at the t : rno m hfs view, and was •till of the same op'nion, but he was not prepared to argr? that now, but that was •part from the question whether he showed Sufficient xepeot t^ the Speaker m what he had r-.'d. Ho hoped the epraker would accept h?s expression of regret. The Speaker f-n'd he wn quite wilHng to accept tbe amende of the Treasurer. If he (tbo Spepker) thought for a momeat he was wrong m hiv rn i: n^ be wonld apologise to the Hou°. ), but there could be no doubt •bout the correstn' -s of his l uling. He thanked the Treiaurer for the amende he had made;

NATIVE RX&ERVES (SOUTH ISLAND). The Housa went iaio Oomniittea on the South . Island EC a'.lite P. erves Aot Amendment Bil'.. A comprotnlce was effected by which Iwo Maori r aeaaors were to be appointed to ait with the assessors appoint d by the Publio Trustee, md two by the lei C 3 and sub.leiisee. LIMIT 4TION OS 1 VOTES BILL Sir George Gre? moved that the amend mentt tnaie In the Limit .(.'on of Votes BiU be agreed to. Mr Samuel oppo*?<\ the motion, and moved that consiiu vntion of the amend ment be postponed, r.s there was much more Important business on the Order Paper that might be proceeded with. Mr Wakefield aleo opposed the motion. He laid the Bill was a most tlliberal measure, whleh would tike an important electoral privilege from many people who enjoyed it. He fi\ked Sir George Grey to postpone the Bill till after the general election. Sir George Grey's motion wr« c i^ledl *y 32 to 17. ; THIRD READINGS. i The Bouth Island Native Reserves Bill was reported w'fli amendments, re&i a third time md par: :d. Oa the motion for the third reading of the limitation of Votes Bill, Mr Samuel, Mr Hatch, and Mr Bavan opposed the BUI at grr-t leng h FUBLIO PBVRNUES BILL. . The debite was v.<terroptcl to prooeed with the Public I" venues BIH. On the motion for the third reading Major Atkinson raked whether it was proposed to mv.ke ny further appoint ments to the LeghJa'lve Council. The Premier t .'d the Governor would not be advise 1 to make any farther ap pointments onlem h was foond necessary So do co m order to carry on public business. Mr Braoken referred to the waste of time that bad occurred this cession, and ■aid that Major Aikinsou wsb to blame for th!s. He dep cc ted the attacks that were being nnde on Sir Julius Vcgel and ■aid that the hon pentleman wonld yet occupy a proud position m New Zetland history. Mr, Buchanan defended Major Atkln •on from the att:.cks made by the last speaker. The Honi3 sat a few minutes paitrthe honr, and the Pub! c Revenaea Bill was read a third time and passed. The House then adjourned till 10.30 p.m. to await thj proceedings of the Council. The House resume <3 at 10.30 p.m. MINISQACT. The Mining Act Amendment Bill was received from the L glslotive Oonnoil with Amendmenis. Sir B. Stcnt irnred that .the amend ments be t reed to, Tbe motion elicited a long discus lon and the moiion wait eireef to by 41 t« 28. irJOUENED. S'r R* Stout mov.;d tbat the House ad |ourn to 11 o'o'ock tx morrow. Agreed tj>, and ihe House rose at 11.35

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

: To-day's Bitting. The Council met at 10 a m. OOVcrXMEHt LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES Tbe discussion on the amendments m the Government I ojns to Local Bodies Act Amendment Bill was resumed. Mr McLean n>o red the adjournment of the debate tiU to-morrow, Messrs Buckley and others opposed the attempt to burke tlio measure m the last •tage. The motion for adjournment was lost by 16 to 14. The Council iosirted on its'amendments, •nd managers were appointed for a con. ference. WIST COAST SETTLEMENT RESERVES. Mr Buckley moved the second reading of tbe West Coast Settlement Reserves Bill. Mr Taiaroa complained of such a mea lure beiDg.brbaght down just ai they were

going to fitepen board the steamer, and moved tVat it be read that day 3 weeks

Dr Pollen also protested against impor tant legislation being turn) led nto the Council without due time to examine into it. This Bill ought to be referred to the Native Affairs Committee.

Messrs Mantel I, Richmond, and Miller spoke m the same strain, Mr Olliver thought some hopes should be gives to suffering tenants of their cose being considered next session.

Mr Swanson gave notice to move an amendment applying the principles of the Act to all leasts of any kind. Mr Taiaroa'o amendment was carried by 17 to 11; and the second reading lost. NATIVE BESERVES. Mr Buckley moved the second reading of the South Island Native Reserves Act Amendment Bill. Dr Pollen reiterated hfs objections to settling such important questions off hand, and moved that it be read that day three weeks. Mr Shrimski pointed out the great hard ships that would follow if the Bill were not immediately passed. Mr Taiaroa opposed the Bill at length. He threatened to resist x it at every stage. Mr Lahman contended the Bill was ab solutely necessary. Maori owners would obtain great advantages. On a division the second reading was ioßtbyietoll. The Council adjourned temporarily.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 10 a m. The House has been occupied all the morning asking questions.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Railway Debentures Float ci. Wellington, June 10. The Chairman of the Wellington-Man** vratu Railway Company has received a cable from London announcing that the whole of the Company's debentures (£120,000) on the new Issue of shares had been taken up. Sir J. Hector Bsnquetted. Sir James Hector was entertained at a banquet at the Wellington Club last night, m honor of hia receiving knighthood . Shoemakers m Trouble. Tt the R M. Courts number of boot factory hands, charged with rattening were remanded till Wednesday next. Stamp Act. In the R.M. Court to-day three em* ployees of the Wellington Meat Company waa charged with an Infringement of the Stamp Act m not stamping the^pay-fjheet as a receipt for wages. The Magistrate disagreed with the decision recently given by the Chrlstohuroh Magistrste m a similar case, and held that there was a money payment and it did not come within the exemption provided by tbe Act. Eaoh defendant was fined £1 and ousts. Loyal Taurangans. TArsANQA., June 10. ; Arrangements are being made for a grand display of fire works on Jubilee night. Thunder Storm?* Heavy thunder storms have been ex perienced curing the past two da) 8. :

FRIDAY, JUNK 10, 1887



Stratz and Co. WATERBURY WATCHES. WATERBURY WATCHED. HAVING received our first direot supply of WATERBURY WATCHES from the Makers, we are now euabled to Sell you a WATERBUKY WATOH with Half-a-dozen KNIVES and FORK* (white or black handles} for 13s 6d. J. F. STRAIZ & CO., Chrietchurch. REVOLUTION IN THE WATOH ! TRADE. AS formerly a Watch conld only be bad by a wealthy man, bat now, •with tho aid of improved machinery, and » new flyetem of business, J. F. STRATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELIIRS & MANUFACTURES!?, 261, High Si-beet, „ OHRISTOHDROH, i M .-.c s th:m within the reach of all. » * EE WHAT .BEADY MONE7.WILI, DO. We have just received the FIRST SHIPMENT of EHRHARDT'B ENQ- LIBH LEVER WATCHES, under oir new contract with Mr W. Ehrhardt, and us oar contract ia to take so many hnndred a year, we get them at a price that enables us to cell at ..,-■•• ct2 10s. A PIEOE and we guarantee them to be exactly the came kind of Ehrhardt'a Watch that has been sold m hundreds m your districts, «n credit, at from £4 to £8 a piece, and then perhaps £2 10a was paid down to etart with. NOTICE, Flense notice that if we had not started to sell Watches at a low profit m your districts, you -would still have to pay the same old exorbitant prices. ■ j 3. F. SIBATZ & GO'S ' £5 10s ENGLISH HUNTING LEVERS. ' If anyone can get a better made, better finished, or more suitable Watch ' for colonial use at £10 103 at any place 'in New Zealand than our £5 10s English Levers- we will ma&eyona present of ours, J. F« STRATZ AND. CO. Are the Government contractors for the Repairing and Timing tho Clocks on the Canterbnry Railv-ays, vhich we do at tho rate of 2s per Clock a year. These Clocks have to go to half a minute, and since, ilia beginning of our contract, which is now 18 months, we have not had a single coscplaint, SOMETHING TO ASTONISH THE WORLD* J. F. STRATZ & CO, Have just been established 10 years the beginning of June, and m that time have more Clocks out with their name and address on tho* any other arm m Center* bury, many of whom have beenestabJiohwi 80 years. JiOO To anyone who can prove this cot to bo- true. We would be pleased if our customers ' who have bought watches from us would send testimonials of the watch's perform- ance, and t>at ; ifaction given, as they are of great Bervice to us, and if any Watcho 1 : Clock does not give peif ect satisfaction, we are wiling to change it 60 times if neceo- riry, nut 2 ' satisfaction is given. THE WATERBURY WATOH, Which is bo well published ill over .N«w Zer' and, and is sold at 13a 6d, oan be had from our firm for , ll s 6b i And as soon ns \?e can. make cKrtct i arrangements with the makers, we expect to be able to sell them at a much lower price. In 1881 wo had 26 Waterbury Watches as a sample, and}|3old some of them then as low as 12a 6d. SPECTACLES 1 SPECTACLES 1 1 J. F. STRATZ & CO. Have received a large consignment of Spectacles of every description, to suit all sights, which we are selling from Is a pair ; genuine crystals, 5s 6d. Guaranteed best pebbles, 7s 6d pair ; goggles, 6d pair ; eve protectojß, 2s pair. We have also imported the latest improved instrument. let testing the eight, which we will do at jviy t'*ne free of charge. J. F. STEATZ & CO.'S NEW PRICE LIST FOR REPAIRS, Watch Glaßses fitted to Waterburyand other Watches, Gd. Hands fitted to Wfcterbury WatCheß, 6d. Waterbury Watches cleaned and rer^rci from Is to 23 6d, highest charge. ' Geneva Wat ihes cleaned, large siza 4s 6d, small steo 5s <sd. , Gbneva Watches mainsprings fitted, wi th barsßT 6d; |-plate,4s6d. American Levers cleaned, large size 4s 6d, Bmall size, 5-.6 d. , American Levers mainsprings fitted, with. barß Ss 6d ; f-p'ate, 4s 6d. English Levers, wilding to the light, cleaned 5a 6d. English Levers, winding to the right, mainsprings fitted, 4s 6d. English Levers, -wlndiug to the left, cleaned 6s Gd. English Levers, winding to the left, main. Bpringß fitted, 5a 6d Watches cent from country districts, it they can be returned by rail, 6d extra must be added for carrhge, ALL WORK GUARANTEED, J..F. STRATZ & CO. E ill over 1000 Clccks a year, which is more than all the other shopkeepers m Chiistchurch put together sell. • • £60 to who can prove we have not a Larger Stock of Clocks than any othar BhopinChristchurch. We have always 690 m stock, varying iv prices from 2s (Id to £10 10a. CLOCK REPAIRS. > \ Our charge for Clock Repairs^ rime- pieces, is one half the Watch Repairs. Striking Ole sks a Bmall extra charge. Inspection of our largo and well assorted Stock invited. »ote;the|Addresp,— J. IVSTRATZ & CQijg The only double-fronted Jewellers 1 Shop the city, one window for Ladies Jewellery,* one for Gentlemen' 3. 261 HIGH BTREETJTRIANGLT OHBISTCEURCiI.



. Public Notice NOTICE TO SHEEP OWNERS. Joseph Ford's Patent Mixture, A PERFECT CURB for all scour and i\ lung worm m sheep. One gallon sufficient for 160 sheep. Price, 17b 6d foi one gallon ; two gallon tins, 17s per gallon. Sent to any part on remittance to JOSEPH FGftD, Baling. AGENT 3 WANTED. 4t279 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. mHE undersigned beg* to call the X attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inola- ding 200,000 Cupressas Macrooarpa, one ana two years old; 200,000 Plnus Insig- nia, one and two years old; 100,000 Plnus Larloio ; 3 0,000 Silver Biroh; 10,000 Pinus Austriaca; all other klndi m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage Plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry ' Plants. W. B,— All orders by poat, or other wtee, shall receive my best attention, JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY. Allen ton, Ashbnrton. r2B PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. HO. CRAIGHE AD has great pleasure , m intimating to the Public of Ash- burton and surrounding districts that he has admitted Edwin G. CraiosbAD into partnership with him, und thai the buei- ness will for the future be carried on under the style or firm of H. and E. OfiAIOHEAD. pEFERRING to the above, H. and E. X\j CraiGhead beg to Etate that they have jast ordered a new supply of Tweeds for the Winter Season, and nope by strict attention to business, a good fit, and first- class workmanship, to merit a fair share of the public patronage. H. & E. GRAIGHiSAD, Tuibrs, 6 2 Tancred Street, Asbburton. George Jameson ASHBUBTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. DIPPING SEASON, .1887 TiHE CONCRETE DIPS are now 50 feet long, and fitted with all the latest improvements For particulars as to cost of dipping sheep, apply at the Caretakers, GEO. JAMESON, 3164. Secretary. Drain Pipes. A LL SIZES— From 3 to*ls inches— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GEOKGE JAMESON,- ASHBURTON, T AM A pASH pUROHABER or WHEAT OATS AND Parley GEOKGE JAMESON, ASHBUKSON. Of T. Bullock. TO LET— S-Roomed House, corner of Casß and Cox Streets, the property of Mr Winsbr. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET — 5-floomed llouse m Cameron Street, opposite the Wesleyan Church. Apply to T. BULLOCK. [7*OR SALE, very oheap.— A New _C Single-seated Bp<??y. Apply to T. BULLOCK. . I : /^OWDRAY Farm, 695 Acre*, part \J of LowcliflfoßSatate, Ooldatream Road Board District, late H. G. O. Boyle's. Not having sold this property by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it op to SATURDAY, May 21ut. For foil particulars apply to T TU) LET.— DwelHnghoaflo, together with L small stable, Moore's Road, near the Presbyterian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Two Cottages m Grey street known as Coutts 1 block ; rent at 5 P6rweek - I. BPLLOOK. TO LET,— At a low rental, Property In Tancred Street, recently m the occupation of Mr Dolman, on which is erected Shop, Stable, el^~"«g L 1 ?Q CX XAOR SALE,— Central Site, being part Jj of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Aore, having a frontage of 33 feet on Burnett Street, and adjoining the "Mail" Office. Very liberal terms of payment will be accepted. —Apply to T, BULLOCK. FOR SALE— Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £19. Libera terms if required, Apply^^^ TO PAINTERS, TO LET at a low r6ntbl, Shop and Dwellinghouse in* Moore street, latelj tofocoupatiou of Mr Lv^ BULLOOK :



Business Notices. ; McCallum & Co. B g FEESH IMPORTATIONS r" OF J ; FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HAN i WIRE- WIRE- WIRE- BAEBED & PLAIN. No.'b 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No.'b B, 9 and 10, KOUND STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION' BARBED WIRE, •< AOME " STANDARDS STANDARDS STANDARDS. Out and] Punohed to any length and guags'tsqultod, McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber and Coal Merchants & Importers ASHBURTON, OAMAEU DUNEDIN & INVER* CARGILL. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. ORR AND ALCORN'S Great and Buc- eesefol Dissolution Sale will be con* tinned DUEING THIS MONTH, Greater Bargains than Ever. 47 Dozen or 564 Ladies* and Children's felt hato all New Shapes,regular Prico £ from 5s 6d to 12s 6d; reduced to If 3d, Is 9d and 2s, equal to 6 Hats for the Price of one. 1145 Yards New, Faßfaionable, Firsfc- class Drees Material. Regular price, 2s, and 2s 9d ; reduced to 12^d and Is 4W, so as to clear the Lot th:s month. A email Lot of BEDSIDE AND HEARTH RUGS At Is, and Is 6d each. I^ln order to secure any of this Lot an early call will be necessary. JIENS' AND~BOYS' SUITS ; CHEAPER THAN EVBB. BOOTS : Two Trunks of Ladies* Boots, slightly soiled on the Soles, at less than half prico, LOTS OF BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT STILL LEFT. «TNOTIOE.— The Genuine Sr'.e on ao> count o! DISSOLUTION of PABT- NEBSHIP is at OKR & ALCOBN'S.



I dblic Notices. ASBBUBTOtf UAJ3, GOAL, AND COKE COMPANY LIMITED. VTOTIOE Is hereby given that any Persoi J3| Lighting Street Lamps, other tha: the Servants of the Gas Company, will bi prosecuted, and a Reward of ON( POUND is cfiVed to any Person givicj lnforma r ioa which shall lead to the con- viction, By order, J. WARD. Seoretary. (UNDER THE PATRONAGE OI . LIEUT-COLONEL BAILEY.) >n RAND MILITARY and Fancy Drer IT Bill, FRIDAY, 24th inst. TJcketi can be obtained from the Offioera of botl Corps, Sergt. -Major Scott. Color-Ser- geants MoDonald and Keir, Pilvatee Hepburn, Curtis, Hicks, Nokes and Stewart. A. J. MULLER, Lieut, Seoretary. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY NOTICE TO MEMBERS. AFTER too muoh " ohopping and chang- ing about " it is now finally settled that the next " Tngloside " will be held m the Oddfellows 1 Hall on FRIDAY, 17th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Admission is by Member's Ticket only. Married Members' Ticket admits wife and family only. Single Members' Ticket admits one lady friend only. J, a DUNCAN, Seoretary. WH[OH< IS RIGHT, TO LIVE AND EAT, OR EAT AND LIVE ? SOME People Lire to Eat, and some Eat to Live. Which is best ? To live we must eat, and having settled this, it becomes an important question what to eat, as on the wholesomenesß of food depends.health. Therefore try T. Hoult's REAL EPPING PORK SAUSAGES, At the NEW PORK SHOP, between H. Zander and Co .'a and the Bread Co.'b, where you will find the above, a)8o PORK PItoS, BRAWN, FAGGOTS, PIGS' CBEEKB, PIGS' TROTTERS, POUL- TRY, SMOKED HAMS AND BACON, all his own make and curing ; also FRUITS of all descriptions. HERBAL BEER from own Factory, Confectionery, &c. TEA. AND COFFEE at all hours. Sitting Room at back of shop for Visitors. 5 104 IMPERIAL TEA COMPANY, MOETEN'S BUILDINGS, GHBISTOHURCFa fTIHE IMPERIAL TEAS] are Win* a JL Tremendous Sale m Chrietchurch neighbourhood . They are imported direct from the fine3t Ten Plantations m INDIA, CHINA & CEYLON, And are of the very choicest quality. JOBILEE GIFT, VALUE £10 10s. A COUPON is given with lib of TEA JSold, which gives the Purchaser a chance of winning our Handsome and Valuable JUBILEE GIFT, Which will be drawn for on SATURDAY, the 6th August, and result published m ChristchiTrch Papers immediately after. These Grand Teas are sold by Mr D. McFarlane ... ... Ashburton Mr Wm. Baylis Ashburton Mr Wm. Cox ... ... Rakaia Mr Jas, Patterson ... Chertsey PRICES : 2s, 2s 6d, 3s and 3s 6d per lb • also, m 5, 10, 12 and 201 b tins. COUPONS will be given with Tinß also; that is 5 Coupons will go with a 61b Tin, 10 with a 101 b Tin, 12 with a 121 b Tin, but with quantities over 121 b Coupons will not be given. Important Notice. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. T BEG to announce that I have SOLD THE WHOLE OF MY STOCK OP TIMBEE AND THE GOODWILL OF BUSINESS TO Messrs Tucker & RestcU, TIMBER ASD GENEEAL MEECHANTS, TO WHOM I CAN EECOMMEND MY CUSTOMEESj And those who kindly PROMISED ME SUPPORT. W. W. WHITE. 4». . '



rublic Notices. "*" ~~~ T TINWALD. * TO LET— A Cottage near the School. Apply to T. BULLOCK. NOTICE. MR S. B. SEYMOUR'S visit to ASHBURTON is POSTPONED to TUESDAY, Jnne 14th. 6^2 LOST— Yesterday betwten. Tinwald and my Shop, Burnett street, part of a LADY'S STIRRCP. Finder paid for returning to James Heseltine. TENDERS. mENDERB wanted for CARTING 2000 I Sacks WHEAT. For particulars apply to FRIbDLANDER BROS. JUBILEE NOTICE. THE Ashburton Jubilee Committee pur- pose BOASTING a BULLOCK whole on Jubilee Day, 20th June, at the Saleyards Grounds, and invite offers of ONE for this purpose as a GIFT. Any Person willing to Supply a BULLOCK will pleaee eend m offer as early as po&l» Bible. THOS. SEALY, Mayor-. WE have various sums of money to lend on approved Freehold SecHritie3 at Lowest Current Rates of Interest : WILDING & LEWIS, Solicitors Ashburton, SBEARERB' UNION OF NEW ZEALAND. A MEETING of Members of the above will be held iv the Orange Hall, Aahburton, on SATURDAY Evening, June 11th, at 8 o'clock. A full attendance b requested. "_ j O*V 1A S TOWN SECTION 260, gj | J.V Tinwald, near the Railway i St ition for sale at the above price. Persons I desirous of qualifying themselves for a vote at the forthcoming election this offers them an opportunity, : T. BULLOCK. ffIEfcDERS are invited for the Erection L of Dwelling House for the Bank of Australasia. Plans and Specifications maybe seen at our Office, where tenders are to be cent m not later than 4 o'clock p.m. 1 on SATURDAY, Juno 11th. C. B. FOOKtf & SON, Architects. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. IHKREBY give notice that I intend at the County Council meeting, m July next; to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small Cattle for R.S. 21412. W. T. CHAPMAN. Alford Forest, May 19th, 1887. 5 169 "\ 17 ANTED PIGEONS m any number VV ' up to 100 for the JOBILEE PIGEON SHOOTING MATCH at WATERTON, on FRIDAY, 17th June, j Cash on delivery tq John Pearson, I Secretary, or M. Morhrty, Waterton Hotel. ASHBCJRTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. RENDERS are invited for the supply of J about 800 Yards [of SHINGLE. Specification may be seen at Fooka and j Son's Office, where Tenders with a guarantee deposit of £3 are to be left before 12 Noon on MONDAY, June 13th. FOORS AND SON, Borough Engineers. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE "HAVE ROOM FOR A Li.SQ QUANTITY OF GRAIN; NO VITAMIN. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. WE ARE CASH PURCHASER OF Wheat Oats Barley . • . .4..J .'''. Eyeglass H. MATSON & CO., ABHBURTON. WANTED KNOWN,— Andrew Orr announces that he has juet secured the services of a First-class Dressmakor who has been accustomed to City Trade, and whose style and fitting is all that can be desired. TTTANTED KNOWN.— That the Great j "' Jubilee Salo is now going on. i Presents for all customers who, purchase 53 worth. Andrew Orr. WANTED KNOWN. —That Long Curtains at 3s lid, Brussels Carpets 3s lid, Tapestry 2s Gd, Hearth Rugs 2s 6d, Oil Cloths greatly reduced at the Jubilee Sale at Andrew Orr's. TTTANTED KNOWN.-A Large Stock vv of Ladies', Gents, and Children's Bootß and Shoes at your own prices ; Ladies' Boots 4s 9d to 5s 9d ; Children's Boots from Is. — The Jubilee Salo, Andrew Orr. "TTTANTED KNOWN.— That Gents' VV Suits made to measure from Ashburton Tweed for £3 7s 6d. You can select your own Tailor. — Andrew Orr. WANTED KNOWN— Andrew Orr will give, up to the 20th June, one of the Queen'a Jubi'ee M( dais to every Customer that purchases to the amount of 5a worth ; those who purchase 203 worth and upwards will' have the choice of » great variety of valuable Jubilee presents. Andrew Orr. "TTTANTED Known— A good Blanket, VV Aahbutton made. 6a 6d; finger- ing wool, Is, Is 33, Is 6d and 2s per bundle, »t the Jubilee Sale. Andrew Orr. "TTTANTED Known—Ball Dresses ana V V Tailor-made Costumes a speciality at Andrew Orr'a Dressmaking Department "TTTANTED Known— Sootchmen to the VV front— Sporians, hose, taiians, j caps, etc, at the Jubilee Sale. Andrew Orr.



Auction*. Saturday, jujne iith. Shares m th 9 Aehburterf County Stocfc and Saleyarda Company for Sale. MR T. BOLLOCK has received in- 'strucUona to Sell by Public Auotiou at the Arcade on the above date, 16 SHARES 16 IS THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND ] SALIY ARDS COMPANY, LIMITED, In Lots to cult Purchasers. Sale at 12 30. T. BULLOCK, 6 61 Auotloneer. SATURDAY, 11th JUNE. SPECIAL ENTRY. t* Sets DISC HARROWS I Me SHERRY DRILL, 17 Coulters 1 BROADCAST SEED SOWER, wltb '.-■- Chain H»tows 1 SPRING DRAY 1 TIP DRAY and FRAfICB | WATER BARROW : Pig Troughs Sundries, &c., &o. Sale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 6t33 Auotloneer. SATURDAY, 11th JUNE. A* R. P. A. R. P 436 1 12 436 1 12 In the Upper Rangltata district for Sale by Public Auction. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- strnotions from Mbs SVbncbb, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date — 436 Acres, 1 Rood, 12 Perches, situated In the Upper Rangltata District, adjoining the Rev Mr Cree'a land, and being part of R.S, 32987. It is Ring fenoed, and mostly la its Native State. There is a Dwelling Houbb erected on the Property. Terms of payment very liberal deolared at Sale. Inspection Invited. Sale at 12.30 o'clock. T. BULLOOK, 6 10 Auctioneer. . 300 ACRES 300 Situated m the Wakanui Road District, for sale by order of the Mortga- gees. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions to Soil by Public Auction, at the Arcade on SATURDAY, JUNE 11th. On account and by Order of the .Mort- gagees, — 300 ACRES FENOED and improved, lately m the occupation of Mr JRngh Kennedy, and being Rural Sections 25374 and 25747. Situated m the Wakanui Koad District, and well Watered with a County Water Race. The Terms of Payment will be <very liberal, viz , a small deposit of cash, the balance on mortgage at 7 per cent per annum, ' . Particulars can be obtained of the Auctioneer. Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 6 12 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JUNE 11th. A. R- P. A. B. P. 338 234 _ 335 234 Also a separate Block of 36 Acres, Hinds District, for Sale by Public Auction, MR T. BULLOCK has received in- fltttictkme from MfcaSftS JamEs and Michael CniKLES, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATUBDAX, June 11th, — Rural Sections 27841 and 27842, con- taining m all 335 acres, 2 roods, 34 perches, situated near Maronan Homeßtead, Hinds District. It is fenced and divided into 7 paddocks well watered with a County Water Race. There is a Dwelling Houbo of 4 Rooms and other Buldings erected on the Pro- perty. There is also a Plantations of 5 Acres m extent. 70 Acres are ploughed and ready for Crop. Also, at tha same timo and place, part of Rural Section 28664, containing 36 Aoros near the above. This* ia also fenced, improved, and well watered. These properties will be sold at a low prioe and on liberal terms. ' For full particulars apply to the Auc- tioneer, Sale at 12 30. *~Tr. bullock, _6°32 Auctioneer: THURSDAY, 16th JUNE. Clearing Sale . OF LANDED PROPERTY, FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c. By order of the Mortgagees and Holders of Bill of Sale. MR T. BULLOOK has received inßtruc. tions from tbe Mortgagees and!, Holderß of Bill of Sale, to Sell by Public Auction at Mr E, S Lowe's homestead, Kyle,; on Thursday, June 16th, — The equity of redemption (subject to Mortgage) of that Farm con- sisting of 478 AORES 478 . now m the occupation of Mr E. S Lowe, and being Rural Sec- tions 26064, 26853, 26854 ; also at the same time and place, the following FARM STUCK, and IMPLEMENTS, &o. ;— g HORSES | DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGH, J- by Duncan J SPRING DRAY ■t DOG CART ■ FAfIMDRAY IBEAPER and BINDER (McCor- rn'ok's) HARNESS About 12 Tons Oaten Sheaf Chaff, m Bags Special entries can be made with Mij Lowe, on the Farm, or the Auctioneer. Sale at Twelve o'clook. ~. BULLOCK. 6*30 Auotlonm,



* Maryland, My Maryland. • • ♦ " Pretty Wives. Lovely daughters and noble men." " My farm Kesio a rather low end mias- matic situation, and ♦' My wife 1" "Who?" " Was a very pretty blonde 1" Twenty years ago, became " Sal ow !" «• Hollow-eyed 1" " Withered and aged j" Before her time, from " Malarial vapore, though slip made no particular complaint, not being of the grumpy kind, yet causing me great un- easinaßß. "A short time ago I purchased your remedy for ouo of the children, who had a voiy severe attack of billiouenees, and it occurred to me that the remedy might help my wife, as I found that our little girl upon recovery had "Lost!" " Her Ballowneßß, and looked as fresh. »s a new-blown daisy. Well, the Btory is soon told (< My wife, to-day, has gained her old-time beauty with compound in- terest, and is now as handsome a matron (if I do say it myself) as can be found m thiß county, which ia noted fop pretty women. And I have only Hop Bittere to thank for it. "The dear creature just looked over my shoulder, and says : ' lean flutter to the days of our courtship,' and that re- minds me there might be more pret'y wives if my brother farmers would do as I have done*" Hoping you may long be spared to do good, I thankfully remain C. L. James, Beltsvilkb, Prince George Co M Md., ) May 26th, 1833. I Prosecute the Swindlers I If when you call for Amerioan Hop Bitters (see green twig o Hops on tlw white label and Dr Sortie's name bu»mi m the bottle), the vendor hands out anything bat American Hop Bitters refuse it and Bhun the vendor as you would a viper ; . and if he has taken your mdney for anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle and we will pay you Üborally for the convio- tion. UNDER BILL OF SALE; THURSDAY, 16th JUNE. At 11 o'clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, favored with instructions from the Mortgagee, w'-ll Sell by Public Auction at his rooms, (removed thence for convenience of sale; VALUABLE FURNITURE AND JEWELLERY AS FOLLOWS :— Dining-room Suite, nine pieces, Morocco P nearly new ; Large inlaid Table, Card Table, Lady's Worktable, Large Mirror with Gilt Frame, Vases, Carpets, Matting, Wool Mats, Pictures, Double Iron Bedßtead, Spring Mattrass, Marble Top Wash- stand, DucheßseTable with looking* glass, Fender and Irons, Large Chest Drawers, Harmonium, Accordion, Spoons, Knives and Forks. Also,— Lady's Gold Watch and Chain, Gold set Brooch and | Earrings, and Gentleman's Gold Ring with large Amethyst. On view at Rooms day before Sale. Absolutely Without Reserve. Terms at Sale. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer, |



Somo thirty years ago a United States natal offioor thought himself unjustly treated by the Naval Retiring Board, and made complaint to hiß brother officers. "Well, Tom," said one of hia friends, " why do you submit to it, if it be so? There is a man here (Washing, ton) who will investigate it for twenty dollars, and may correot it." " What I " exclaimed the oomplainer, m reply to his would-be com- forter, " do you suppose that I would take twenty dollars for such a grievance as this 1 " Mothers with sickly; fretful, nursing children will oure the child and benefit themselves by taking Amerioan Hop Bitters daily. The beat periodical for ladies to take monthly and from wbioh thßy will receive the greatest benefit is Amerioan Hop Bitters.