By the Ooroner : The deceased did Sot make any complaint of Injury on the night of the quarrel. He did not look Any more ill than previously, with the exception of the mark on his eye where witness had struck him. Archibald Mcdrmick, contractor, rr. aiding at Alford Forest, said that the deceased and the last witness had been

working for him. Witness was at tho Alford Foreat Hotel on Tuesday evening,

Kerr and witness had a drlog when Wilson came m and the two commenced »n argument about roof leg a housp, Wilson said at last "I know what y<H want," and told Kerr to put up his hands. Wilson rose from his Beat and •truokKarr. They both struggled, and Kerr hit Wilson onoe or twioe, and Wilson fell against a bench. Thompson then came m and took Kerr out to the ■table. Witness saw no more. The alteroatlon only lasted about five minute. Wilson was the worse for drink, but

Eetr was sober. Witness had known both the men for some time, and thought them Tory quiet. They had always been good friends to this time.

By the jury ; The altercation was owing to Wilson ; ft was his fault that Kert strnoK him, By the Coroner : After the quarrel there was some blood . on Wilson's cheek. He was qu'ts sen sible and visa speaking to witness after wards. Witness had beard some of the deceased's mates last winter say there TfM something the matter with him. Dr Trevor said that he had made a post mortem examination of the deceased, Wilson, at the Atford Forest Hotel. Ibe body was that of a strong, well developed man. External examination showed that both eyelids were blackened by bruising. There was also a considerable bruise on the upper part of the left cheek, and m one plaoe on that special part the ekln had evidently been broken. There wbb one very slight and small bruise on the parietal bone on the right side. There Ware no other external marks of violence. Share was oonsiderable post mortem llvldlty on the back of the neck and the posterior part of the trunk to a leseer degree, alao on eaoh arm to the elbow. The abdomen was greatly dlsteuded by gai, the consequence of decomposition Witness first removed the scalp. There was no extravasation of blood under the bruises of the eyelids, thus showing that they were very superficial, neither was the whole of the eye discolored There was tome extravasation of blood corres ponding with the bruise on the left parietal bone. The under part of the ■oalp on the right side was Bomewhat con f ested, as also the covering of the right parietal bone, which corresponded with the email external bruise. Witneaa then removed the skull. On the right side, corresponding to the right parietal bone and between the dura mater— the cover- Ing of the brain — and the brain itself, was • large olot of bood, of a dark color, firmly coagulated and nearly the siz? of • man's fist. The entire covering of the brain was very muoh congested, bat mote 10 on the right then on the leftside. The ■nbitanoe of the brain was he U thy. Wit- Deis opened the chest and abdomen. He fonnd the heart large, of a pa'e color, and flabby. In ihe right ventricle there was only a trace of blood. The ventricle was muoh dilated- The left ventricle was quite empty. The valves of the heatt were normal. The left lung was strongly adhering to the walls of the cheat the remit of old pleurisy. Both longs were considerably congested otherwise healthy. The congestion was of recent origin. The liver wis a very perfect example of the result of spirit drinking ; it would be known In England as a "gin drinkei'a liver:" The stomach waa healthy and empty. Witness did not raakft any further examination of the body. The causa of death was the olot of blood on the brain producing apoplexy. Witness had vety little doubt, considering the state of the heart and the liver and the drinking habits of the deceased, that the apoplexy -»"*• the entire result of drink. By' *^ c P°H ce :— Witness had heard the evU* eDoe °* err an( * tho otber witneßH and he thought that the quarrel had little If any. 4 Mng to do with death. Tbe apoplexy mus^ have occurred on Wednes day morning, mtf on Tuesday night-the night of the fighfc. Witness considered the apoplexy was the entire result of drink. All the blows were of a very superficial nature, though tbe decaased was pretty well punohed about the eyes, is waa not moie than any ordinary fight, and wit nera could not connect the blows with the apoplexy. Witness might Bay that he had seen many instances of men dying In this way from the effectu of drink without there being any violence. By the jury : Witness waa confident drink was the cause of desth. If the evldenee relating to the giddiness and falling down some wetks previously wbb true the deceased was at that time near a similar atUok to that which caused his death. Thia was all the evidence the police offered.

At bis own request, Samuel Thonrpson, the licensee of the Hotel m which the death occurred, was examined. He Baid that he saw Kerr strike Wilson once. He separated them, and tock the former out to the etableo. When he came back Wilaon had gone to bed. On the follow ing morning witness had to go to Methven, and when he went upstairs about seven o'clock, rapped at WiUon's door. Iq reply to his ecqniry, Wilson said he would be down to breakfast m a few minutes. Witness went to Methven, and .on arriving home about two m the afrer noon he found Wileon dead. The ■witness was proceeding to make a state ment with regard to the case which had been taken to the police, but as his evidence was of a hearsay character it could not be taken.

By the Jury : The deceased did cot drinlr to excess at witnens'a pl&oe. Be was short of money and witness would not supply him. The deceased was not drunk when witness took Kerr away.

' By the request of the Jury : Archibald ' McCormlck was recalled m order to give 'evidence as to whether Thompson was present daring any part of the quarrel He fluid tra 1 ; be believed Thompson came m at the door just as Kerr struck Wilson. Samuel Thompson was recalled by ore of the jury and said that during his absence en the day of the death witness's wife was m charge of the hotel. There was a portion present who could prove that the deceased bad had proper treatment. The Coroner pointed out that there was no allegation against Thompeon that the 'deceased had not proper treatment. Ulti- j Jnately it was decided to take the evidence of the person alluded to m Tbompaon'a "evidence. ' John Tiach, m reply to one of the Jury, oaid that Mr Thompson and him aelf tried to give Wilson before he died some milk and br ndy In a teaepoan but he coald not drink it. Wl»ness opened the window and looted the deceased's neoktle and told If err to nee the deceased evety ten minutes or so if he couW. Kerr went np twice , the second time he returned and asked witness to look at Kerr. Witness found him dead. The Coroner briefly reviewed tbe facts of the case, stating that after hearing the very full medical evidence ha had no hesitation m expressing his opinion that Kerr was m no way connected with Wilson's death. The jury without retiring returned a verdict of "death uf natural causes."

The Coroner, on the application of the police, ordered the discharge of the accused, Ken? from custody.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Th.B Bounty Is'and. Wellington, March 25 Captain Grey, of the Stella, wires that he found tho atorea and house at the Bounty Islands wa'ted away and every thing smashed up except one case. The miecHaf had apparently betn ckna seme time. He took what he was able to recover higher up to a safer position. Everything was all right at the Antipodes Islands. An Extraordinary f Affair. Jjtjnedin, Marc a 25. An extraordinary case comes before Judge Broad, at Queenstcwn. Smith, a solicitor, sues Fischer, secretary to the Hospital Trustees, for damages for neglecting to put his application for the secretaryship before the Board.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

(special to pbess association.) London, March 23. Agitation is being vigorously carried on m Bulgaria m favor of throwing off the yoke of Turkey, and declaring the indenpedence oi the country. The populace everywhere shows great en thusiasm on the subject, and is urging the Regency to take a bold plunge.

THE IRISH QUESTION

[SPECIAL TO I'RESS ASSOCIATION ] London, March 22. Speaking m the House of Commons, Mr Bulfour said that steps to restore order m Ireland must precede the in troduction of a measure to effect the purchase of estates on a large scale, ex tending over one-eighth of Ireland.

Evictions on the Landsdowr.e Estate are proceeding quietly.

A Coroner's jury has returned a verdict of murder against the police for bayoneting rioters m the recent distur bances at Youghal. The jury added a rider to their verdict to the effect that the riot was caused by Mr Balfour's speech, which declared " the plan of campaign " answerable for disorder m the country. Great excitement has prevailed at Youghal since the arrest of Father Keller.

A KANGAROO'S LOVE

("Philadelphia Record.")

When the ooog ess of Kangaroos nh *he Museum wera recently shipped frcm Australia to this city by way of Liverj o A they were eeiarated m the latter oily, part of them beiDg placed on the Assyrian Monarch and the rest on the Persian Monarch, there not being enough loom on either ship for the fifteen cages (j " FiOra," a female kangaroo, manifest d g'eat reluctanc3 when separated from her mate, whioh waa put on board the other steamer, and she peosmo verp melancholy and dumpish, refusing to eat or (.kink and rejecting the caresses of her keopor, to which eha had beea daily accustomed, At first tho keeper thought hia pet was sick Hcd administered such medicine hk ha thought would benefit her, but all to no purpose; the same reaileaanesß was ap parent, and she repeatedly called, aid seemed to strain her ears for reply. During the voyage she gave birth to two brighr-eyod kangaroo babies tint neatltd m the moiher'a pouch, peeping out now and then and hiding on the approaoh of any of the passengers. Meanwhile "Jaok," the mate of "Flora," looked anxiously out of tbe bars of his cage for his mate, aad called but no ans<ver cime. Tho thlp bearing "Flora" waa first to arrive and the batch of kangaroos on board were at once B6nt to this city The other load of kangaroos arrived last Friday m New York and were shipped hither yesterday Last night at the mu seum '• Flora" envinced great unoa?ineas. She seem9d to scent the coming of her mate, and when the cage containing him vrsn carried into the museum ho henrd "FloraV voice, and answered. "Flira'a"

jif knew no bounds, and she leaped about the cage m the wildest excitement, ever and anon stopping to geza out from behind the bars to nee If "Jack" had oome. The keeper, to prevent " Flora " from injuring herself against the sides of her cage, was obliged to bring her mate upataira and put him m her cage. Never was a more impressive scene enacted between animals. They embraced, licked eaoh other with their tongues and rubbed their noaea of their affection forgetting all about the kangaroo babiea. Finally, the father caw them and tenderly licked their facea, while the little things hopped from their mother's pouch to extend to him a friendly greeting, "Jack," "Flora" and the two babies are the happiest animals m the congress, and the keeper vows that he will never separate them again

A HARD CASE.

(Wednesday's "Chriatchurch Telegraph," Two respectably dressed girla appeared at the Po ice Court tc-day to answer a charge of larceny preferred by their la' a

employe™, Mr and Mrs Wittnr, of Sprej don. That the gir!s became possefßod i f the arfc'oles which were enumerated m the oharge thaie wta no donV, but the felo nious m'ent was doubtful, as the goods were of a nioe: worthless cha-acter, and ft eovere reprimand would probably have met the exigencies of the case without (he onlprits being drngged before the public, and their employers' absence of magna nimity ehown. The articles produced were a worthless lot to make such a futß over. One of them was a comb, minus the majority of its teeth ; another was a child's lndiarubber ball, with >ut t u .e paint and the list comprised a bit of Berlin woo), a very amal- piece of embroidery e c, any of which if Been on a pavement wouH be kicked into the gutter m disgU3t rather than picked up. The necklut was tie most valuable of the lot, bat thero was no evidence of misappropriation of this. It appeared to have been accidentaly left near ♦ha pump* The girls had evidently been 1 hardly dealt with. Their room had been searched m their absence by Mrs Withers, and or.m'nal procaedinga taken m the impulse of the momont. The B^ch treat*, d the case as its trivial natare deserved, cau tioned the accused, and discharged them, tlad a caution been administered before such strong measures were taken it might have been sufficient, end the girls, who sppear to have previously borne a good character, saved the degradation of uuch an eipoeure aa this. In that cane the employers would have earned their grati tude, which is certainly not the case now.

THE ABHBUBTON CrUABBIAN, EBXDAY, MARCH 25, 1887



WILDING AND LEWIS, T> ARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORS. XJ hJ F. WILLING, Kotaey Public. Offices: JSext " Mail " Office, Burnettat., Aehburton. Mr Y/n.m*a will attend the Blttlngs of the Aehburton fourts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n theso days. The firm is now repreeented m Aoh- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office ♦q receive instructions »nd confer with otents. #ioo BROOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP. DUBLIO TRIAL will lake plaoa at the OHERTSEY SALEYARDS Ottrf* PANY'S DIP, on FBIDAY, 25th MARCH Instant. Sheep owners having any bheep in- fected with Ticka or Lice can have them dipped by making applic tion to Mr Patterson, Secretary to the Saleyards Company, Cfmtßey. Sheep owners are specially invited to attend and judge for themselveß. . The Trial is under the auspices of a Committee of the Oherteey Saleyards Company's Directors, A. MAKEIG, 3t150 Agent for Brooke's Perfect Dip. FIVHE undersigned have Just Received 1 FRESH SUPPLIES OP- NEWCASTLE COAL "WESTPORT COAL V.D.L. TIMBER V.D.L. PALINGS BCILED AND RAW ~xL CASTOR OIL WHITE AND RED Lfi YD AMERICAN LO6KS HOUSE VARNISH SCRIM WIRE NETTING WIRE NAILS FENCING WIRE (Barb) FENCING WIRE (Piain INSPECTION INVITED. McCallurn and Co., TIMBER, IRON, AND COAL MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, ASHBURTOJST RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING mHURSDAY & TMRIDAY APRIL 2lßt & 22nd, 1887? President— E, G. Wright. ' Vice-Pre?ident— John Gri»g. Jadgc— Matthew Stitt. SrawARDS : H. Friefllandor W; C. Walker W. B. Denshire R. McOwen J. O. N. Grigs Dr Leahy B. Friedlander- Treaßurer — D.ivid Thomas. Clerk of the Scales— T. B. Upton. Clerk of the Comae— A. Howaon. Handicappers— Tho Committee, Starter — Dr Leaby. FinsT Race or Each Dat. to Start at 12,30 p.m. FIRST DAY 1. DISTRICT HURDLE RACE of 20 soya over fix flights of hurdles, about Sit 6in high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10a.- li mile. District horses only. 2. A&aBURTON AUTUMN HANDICAP of 60 eovs. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance ijsov. 7 £ mile. 3. FOAL STAKES of 1 bot each, with 16 boys added. For two-year-ol^s bred, owned, and trained by residents m the district defined by Rule 3. ' Colts Bsfc lolb fillies and geldings Bjt Btb. Nomination, 103. The sweep to be paid by 9 p.m. on Apiil 18th. Five furlongs. 4. HANDICAPTIMETROT(in saddle) of 20 Bovß. Nomination, 10 < j acceptance, 10s. Weight not less than lOjfc. Break and turn, 8 nrles, 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 25 soys. Nomi- nation, I soy ; acceptance, 10a. f-mile. 6. IOST STAKES of 10 bovb. Entrance, 10s, to be modo to the Secretary imme- diately after the F-ying Handicap is inn. Catch weights. £-mile. Too winner to be sold immediately after the race for 16 fcovß, any surplus to go to the fund* of the Club. SECOND DAY. 1. DISTRICT WELTER HANDICAP ol 20 sovc Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10a. Minimum weight, lOst. 1J mile, District hoes only. 2. GRAND STAND HANDICAP of 40sova; Nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 1 boy Seven furlongs. 3 HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle of 16 soys. Nomination, IDs ; acceptance, 6s. Weight not loss than lOst. Break and tarn. Twico round tho course. Distrio horses only. 4. HARVEST HANDICAP of 20 soys. Nominat on, 10s; acceptance, 10a; Dis* tret horse 9 only. 1 mile. 6. SOVEL RACE of 15 fovs. Entrance, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Harvest Handicap is tun. Catch weights. Five furlongs. The winner to be sold immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. «. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 20 boys. Nomination, 1 eov, to be made immediately after the Novel Race is runj acceptance free, to. be t otified to th«* Secretary within ten minutes of the d.olsra ioa of weights, 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The Meeting will be held under the Rulcb of Racing and Ash burton Racing Club Rules. 2 No entvy will be received except on the condition tbat all disputes, claims, and ob- jections arming cut of iho racing shall ba decided by tha Stewards or whom they may appoi't ; their decision on all pointa cenneced with thecarrjing out of tir'B programme to be final.. 3. A distri :t horse shall mean any horse tbat h^B bpen commonly resident m the dis- trict between ; In rivers Solwyn ana Opihi from January 21, 1?87, and up to the date of tho forthcoming meeiintr, and owned by a person who has rentfrd m the eald district during tho 6 n. c peri d. 4 Five per cent, will bo deducted from tho gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 5. All nominations and acceptances to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Racee. Horses must trot fairly to the satisfaction of the Rof oree. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to bo nccompatiied by fb°, name, ago, and description o horse, and colors of ridsr m the haads of the Secretary (addross — Ashburto-.) no latar than 9 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 1887. WEIGHTS. Weights for th- first day' 3 handicaps will bfi declared on Wcdnrsdny, April 10, 188 Weights for th«> second day's handicaps will be decaied &t 9 o'cl ck on the evening of tha first O&y'B raoing. AOOEPTAKCEB. Accoptauces for tho fira: day's handicapa mv >t be made to the Secretary uot later thac 9 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 1887. Accept a-'OA for the tecond day's handicaps at 10 oa.ck on the evening of the first dWa ravi g. J B 0, Q 4 FQQSS, Seoretaty



Public Notices i, WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., t BARJUBTERB AND SOLICITORS, 1 6 r- J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. is hereby given that tht nndorßigned, Messrs White ani » O. (White JSmithaoc, and Raymond), ol Timaru, and John A. Caygill, of Ash barton, have thia day entefced Intc Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, »t Aehburton, under the style of "White, Caygilland Oo." Mr J. W. White, will t attend the sittings of the Courts at ABh- > arton. WHITE & CO., JOBN A. OAYGILL. Money t« lend ■ m any earns on approved freehold security. 1 Offices : Bullook'a Arcade 10*803 THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS. A TTENTION ia directed to the following ; & facts: -We are making STALKER'S i AUTOMATIC FEEDERS for £12 10a, ; including fixing to machine, and we are prepared to fix to machines m any part of the County for same price. Cartage extra The time that it is necessary to : Btop the machine ib from 2to 3 houra. These Feeders are perfect m their action, , no spnrking out of grain. No uncut i sheaves or other improper articles can get into the drum ; nothing but a continuous . stream of golden sheaves well shaken out The regularity of the feed does not depend upon the Band cutter. They can be seen at work on machines belonging to the following gentlemen : — James Quigley Chapman Bros. Thomas Perks Nelson Eden Edward Gates John stalker JvhnMoorhead. F. White, Timara P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills Street, Ashburton, 3§42 Snle Agents. TINCOURAGE f OCAL TNJDUSTRY ih L 1 AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Yarns FBOM THE ASHBUBTON WOOLLEN FACTORY. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LARGE QUANTITY OF GBALN. NO VERMIN. H. MATSoir & CO., ASHBURTON. TO-E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley ASD Eyegrass H. MATSON & CO., AtHBCRTON. T AM A /^ASH pUROHASER OF " WHEAT OATS ATS'I> BARLEY GEOEGE. JAMESON, ASHBUUTON. 2*lol CAUTION. IT Having been established to . my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous persons are substituting vny Label for their own on an inferior article of HERBAL BEER The public nre cautioned against purchas- ing such inferior article. Orders direct to myself will receive prompt attention, nnd to meet the times and having increased my plant i am now able to supply customers with my Tonic Herbal Beer at the Reduced Price of I^3d PEKIKZGN. After this notice any person using my name or label will be prosecuted T. IIOULT, Moore street, ABhburton 2 146 HOKSE COVEES, HORSE COVERS. J; HESELTINE, SADDLER, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON, AND AT T I N W A L D. I HAVE determined to give better value m HOPSE COVERS than any other Id the irp.de m Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of a superior mako foe Coveis I have also JUST LANDED, a large Shipment of all kinds if S VDDLERY, per B.a. Tiiinui, ftom fho beat bngHah manufacturers which I aoi prepared to Bell at ptices not to be beaten. I have m Stock every deecriptioii oi Saddlery to select from. Oaeh Customers liberally donlt with. Highest Cash Price for Horse Hair. [ The old motto — TSB Bsg{ is me iqEApis;. 34.10E



CENTKAL HOTEI JW. MoSAE havirg taken tho abo\ , Hotel, solicits a share of pafrona^ from the people of Ashbnrton and sui rounding districts. Rest Brands of Wine Spirits and Beers. Good Stablfng— Feeds, Onr Shiluko Horses and Baggios to let on hire t prices to meet the times. For the convenience of traveilors hansom cab will meet all trains. NEW BOOKfc AND NEW SUPPLIES OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH ST , CHEIBTOHURCH, And Fbiedlandees' Buildings, WE receive from London publishing firms rcgulnr shipments of from 15 to 20 cases monthly by the direct ateamera. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Stock of Books m every branch oi Literature. As we. buy for cash and buy largely, we are allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our customers, and a liberal discount on parcels and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & CO., Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, CHRISTCHURCH & ASHBURTON. ACCOUNT BOOKS In every variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra super handmado, full calf, double Russia bands down to a penny Pass Book. A very Large Stock always kept, and any style and s : ze made to oider ; Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and eve'y description of Stationers' Sundries. Commercial Note and Letter Paperß, by the case or packet — an assortment of over 3000 reams m stock. Commercial Envelopes— over 3,000,000 m stock m Christcliurch. Cream Laid Rued Foolscap— over 350 reams m stock Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial, various weights, by the bale or ream — best value m New Zealand. School Exerciso Books— over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and Seh:ol Requisites. Parchments ruled and headed "This Deed." f-ÜBSCRIBERS WANTED For Illustrated London Newß, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Tho Graphic, Engineer, Punch, Home News. European Mail, Bow Bells.— We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and we post to subscribers m all parts of the country without delay. H. J. WOOD & CO. stationers' Hall, 240, High street, CHKISTCHURCF, And at Friedlnnders' Buildings, ASBBUBTON A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGSNT AND VALUATOR. ! SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock B har|. — Horses, Cattle, Piga, Produce *nd Merchandise. ; Agwxt Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOC[ATION OF 1 AUSTRALASIA. FOR SALE— Grubber, by Howard, nearly new'; cheap. Seed Sower, by Haxton and Beatdie I cheap. Ploughs, Harrows, and other Imple- ments. Oheyle&more Club Tricycle, the beet kind made — cheap 3-Horse Dray and Frame, now, cheap. Double- seated Buggy. Spring Cart, with back seat. Double furrow Plough by Reid and Gray, nearly new ; very cheap. Waggonette m good order. Price low. FOR SALE.— Oaten Sheaf Chaff m any quantity. ALFRED HARRISON. T. Bullock. FOR SALF. HORSE-POWER, Intermediate motion, and Chfiflf-Cutter. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED— Small quantity Rye- Grasi for Sale. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET — A 5-roomed House, centrally situated, m Tancred st Apply to T. BULLOCK miNWALD— T. wn Section 871, 372 X 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, m one block, fronting Thompson street, near the County Soloyorda, for sale at a low price, and on liberal terms, Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE— Two Bets of three leavec harrowß, by " Howard ." T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, at a low price, PIANO, by Broadwood and Sons. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 110 LET— At a low rental, Central Bakery, together with &hop and dwelling-house. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Two Cottspes m Grey street, known as Coutts' block ; rent at 5s per week. 1. BULLOCK. FOR SALE -Lot 25, fronting tho North Town Belt. Price, £19. Liberal terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO PAINTERS, TO LET at a low rental, Shop and Dwell inghotise m Moore street, lately m occupation of Mr Lucas. T. BULLOCK. METHVEJN. FOR SALE— Lot 11, Township of Methven, with four-roomed Dwelling- ! house thereof. Apply to 1 ■■■■■■■?• BULfcOCK,



Auction?. SATURDAY, 26th MAKCH AT THE TOW HALL At 12 o'clock. T>ETER WILLIAMS has received m XT Bfcructioua to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, A Consignment of MILTON POTTERY, Consisting of Flitter Jura, Flower Pots, Pudding Basins, Pie Dishes, Jugs, Spittoons, Cheese Stands, &c, tfc. 3 Tons Derwent Potatoes, from the famous Oatnaru district Suites of Furniture, siogle and double Iron Bedsteads, Wire Woven Mat- tresses, Chest Drawers Fowls' Feed, Onions, Pigs, Poultry, &c, &c. PETER WILLIAMS,* 3J160 Auctioneer. LAND. LAND. LAND. MESSRS MILES &C-">. are instructed ty L R. C. 0. G.ahara, Eeq., to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON SATUBDAY, APRIL 2, (immediately after the sale of the Rivers- dale Estate) AT MR GEORGE JAMESON'S STORE, ASHBURTON, 9 Q O ACB > S 90Q IN BLOCKS of 35 to 100 ACRES, Of hia TINWALD PROPERTY, Known as GRAHAM'S -FARM, Fronting on Graham's Road, along which a Coach Bans Daily. The Land is of good quality, and suit- able for all kinds of agricultural purposes, and haa r.ot been cropped for ten years. The farm is only one mile distant from Tinwald Railway Station and three miles from ABhbnrtoD, and watered throughout with the County raceß and natural creeks. The attention of Purchasers is re- quested to tho altered and easier terrm m which the proparty is now offered for sale ; also, to tho exact areas of sections, as indicated on the sale plan, exhibited at Mr Jameson's office. TERMS OF PAYMENT : 10 per cent, cash at sale : 20 per ofnt. at end of first year, or before the first crop U removed ; 20 per cent, at the end of two years, or before Beoond crop is removed ;60 p r cent, at end of five years from date of sale. AH unpaid balances to bear interest at 7 per centum per annum, payable half-yearly. J, T. FORD, Auctioneer. Gfc.o. JAMESON, Agent, 3 88 Aehburton. SATURDAY, MARCH 26th. TO FABMEBS, CAPITALISTS, AND OTHERS. Important Sale of the whole of the Unsold Portion of Grove Farm Estate. OtyK ACRES O'Yf Old ACRES OiO Divided Into a number of Small Holdings MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, MARCH' 26th, On account and by order of the Mortgagees, The whole of tho unsold portion of Grove Farm Estate, as .follows, viz : — The Homestead Block, com- prising about 109 Acres, on which is erected a Farmhouse, Woo'shed, Stable, Store, and Granary. Sheep- yards, Piggeries, &c. Lots 50, 51, 52, 53, varying m size from about 10 to 17 Acres, fronting Wilkin and Johnston© streets. Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, each containing from 10 to 21 Acres. 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 be offered m one lot Tho quality of the land of a large proportion of this Estate is so well-known that it requires no comment. Persons desirous o£ pro- curing small holdings near town are respectfully invited to inspect each lot to be offered, and attend the Sale. Plans may be inspected, and full particulars obtained at the office of the Auctioneer. Terms at Sale. gale at 12 45, T. BULLOCK, 3°13 . Auctioneer. PUBLIC NOTICE. DE H. JTSPEE R MAY be consulted at CHRISTCHURCH from APRIL 14th to end of month, at Metropolitan Temperance Hotel, Cashel street. 3 138 SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OP WOBTH 1 1 ! HOLLOWAY'S PILLS & jOINTMENT. THIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY- WHERE- THE TILLS 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 and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force ot these well-known Pills, and they are un- rivalled m theit efficacy 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 any other known salve. Its marvelloiu penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Curng Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthmas reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. fails to remove Scurf and every species n disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufactured v* 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. tS" Purchasers should look to the Labels on Pots and Boxes. If the address and street; are pot on they aic spuiious



Public Notices. qnRESPAvSSEKS In pursuit of game I- or otherwise on the Weßtorfield Estate will be PEOSECUrED. Per i mission will not be granted till after Isih April. 0. G. HAWDON. MAGANDREW MEMORfAL FUND. A SUBSCRIPTION List lies at the " Mail " and " Guardia*" Cffico for signat ire, and I shall be happy to receive and forward contributions, either for the Scholarsh p, or Statue, or unconditional WM. J STEWARD. £5 REWARD. BROKE out of Paddock at Winder - mere 12 LEICESTER RAMS. The above Information will be paid to anyone giving such information as will lead to their recovery. EDWARD G. WRIGHT. . TENDERS. WANTED TENDERS for Additions to Shed by SATURDAY, March 26 l .h. Apply to JOSEPH CLARK, 3 148 Tinwald. ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. DIPPING SEASON, 1887. THE 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. QEO. JAMESON, 3 164 Secretary. Drain Pipes. [ A LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 lecho*- With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBURTOt* ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALE.YARDS CO., LIMITED. Kara and Ewe Fair rllE Annual Ram and Ewe Fair will be held at the Tinwald Yards on THURSDAY, 31st MARCH, 188 G. fc'ale will commence at 11 o'clock. GEORGE JAMESON, 3J59 Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNIY COUNCIL, MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY. mENDER are invited for— Earthwork (us per modified plans), m three contracts Two Bridge;, m one contract Nine Thousand B r:h S.'eapers, io lots of 500 or upwards Plans and Specifications on vfew at Council's office, and tenders, addressel to the Chairman, to be sent m nob later than 11 o'clock a.m. on FRIDAY, Ist April, 1887. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. LAND TO LET ON LEASE FOR FIVE OR SEVEN YEARS. 780 t gJi I 780 mifiNDERS are invited for the Lease for J_ sor 7 Years of the undermentioned Rural Sections, the property of Wynn Williams, Esq., Christchurch, viz., — Lot I.— U.S. 28307, containing 202 Acres, lately m the occupation of Mi W. O'Grady. Lor 2.— R.S. 28308, containing 208 Acres, lately m the occupation of Mr John O'Grady. Lot 3— R.B. 28311, containing 160 Acres, lately m the occupation of Mr P. Grealy. Lot 4.— RS. 28470, 28472, containing 200 Acres, lately m the occupation of Mr T. Mitchell. This Land is situated about 3 miles from Lauriston Railway Station, Methven line. Tenders will be received by the under- signed np to MONDAY, 11th April. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, 3§167 Agent. VALUABLE SWAMP LAND TO BE LET BY TENDER. THE School Commissioners for the Canterbury Provincial District invite TENDERS for the LEASE of the under- mentioned RRSEKVES for 2L years dating from the Ist of May next: — No. of Acre- Reserve. Lot, age. Locality. 1108 ... 1 ... 60 1 1108 ... 2 ... 89£ 1108 ... 3 ... 162* 1108 ... 4 ... 133* Hinds — Com- -1109 ... 1 ... 191 menciog at a point 1109 ... 2 ... 200 about 1£ miles 1109 ... 3 ... 365£ (southeast of the 1109 ... 4 ... 163£ r Hinds Railwny 1110 ... 1 ... 195£ Station and Schoo 1 , 1110 ... 2 ... 228 and extendiog to- -1110 ... 3 ... 227£ warda the sea. 1110 ... 4 ... 393| 1110 ... 5 ... 150| 1110 ... 6 ... 17UJ Conditions of Leaso and other particu- lars may be obtained from Mr H H. Pitman, Government Buildings, Cbrist- church. A plan of the above reserves, showing .the various sub-divisions, will bo on view at the Hinds, Winslow, Ashburton, Rakaia, Christchurch, and many other Railway Stations, on and after the 26th of March, and from thatda'e Mr H. H. Pitman will supply lithograph plpn to anyone wishing to look at these reserves Tenders to bo sent m before noon of 25!h April, 1887. H. R. WEBB, Chairman . Obristchurch, March 21st, 1887. 3 166 FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim itß superiority m the treatment of Violent Golds, Irritation of the CLeat, Aching, Sprains, Sprains, Bores, Scalds, Coma, Bunious, Soft Coma, etc. This medicine, the property of which hnß been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, ie of an invalu- able ÜBe m many inflammatory diseauea agaim-t which there are not oiany effi acloas remedies, and ia therefore justly considered by a gre*t number of our moat eminent physicians as the moßt active and least irritating agent m the bove affections . In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn'e signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on the box. [ Wholesale 30, Eve Saint-Merri, Paris (France), and BoW by OJiomiafca tin the .Woolen '



MR SEYMOUR, SURGEON-DENTIST, "will VISIT ASHBURTON on THURSDAY, 31st MAKCH, and may be consulted at Mr Kamnitzer's, Chemist, East street. NOTICE TO TENDERERS. IHA.VE accepted the Tender of Mr Frank Dynes for Ploughing near Anatni. EDWARD G. WRIGHT. WANTED. FEED for 2000 or 3COO sheep for several months, grass or turnip. 3*. 53 Apply METHVEN HOTEL. WAKA.NUI RO.\D DISTRICT. /TENDERS are invited for the fol- JL lowing: — No. 99— Forming; and Metalling por- tion of Fairfield Road, about 60 "chains. / To be m by 10 n. m APRIL 2. Particulars at Board's Office, FOOKS & SON, 3$ District Surveyors. ODDFELLOWS HALL. GREAT ATTRACTION FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. SATURDAY AND MONDAY, 26th and 28th March. THE PERMAINS. AUSTRALIAN YOKES. Under the Management of J. L. HALL. The moat versatile combination of Comedians, Vocalists, and Burlesque Artists that has ever visited New 7ealand, In the highly successful musical absurdity, FUN ON THE BRISTOL ! FUN ON THE BRISTOL ! Few Scenery. Magnificent Scenic Effects. Musical Director — MrChas Waud. Popular Prices — 3s, 2a, and Is. R. A. UNDERWOOD, 3°168 Business Manager. ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU- FACTURING CO., LIMITED. QHAREHOLDERS are reminded of the j^ Election of Two Directors at the meeting to be held on THURSDAY next, the 31st March, and to No. 68 of the Articles of Association, which is as follows : — "Three clear days at least before the meeting at which an election of Directors is to take place, any member who intends to propose either himself or any other person as a Candidate for election, shall give to the Secretary or other officer appointed by the Directors a notice m writ'ng under his own hand, signifying his intention to become a Candidate, or giving the name of the Candidate intended to be proposed by him, and m default of snch notice the Candidate shall not be eligible." GEO. H. GREENWOOD, Chairman; ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. IN accordance with Section 136 of the " Municipal Corporations Act, 1886," notice is hereby given that the following is the approved Estimate of Expenditure and Receipt 9of tli9 Ashbnrton Borough Council for the year en ling the 31st March, 1888: — Estimated Exi-enditdre. £ b d £ b d Reduction of over- draft 400 0 0 Contingencies ... 100 0 0 Formation 225 0 0 Maintenance, ro- poirs, and works 794 10 2 Hospital 60 0 0 Charitable Aid ... 90 510 Pound account — County Council 50 0 0 Bridge account — Union Bank ... 300 0 0 Fire Brigades ... 90 0 0 Interest 140 0 0 Salaries 145 0 0 Library 76 0 0 Lighting 200 0 0 2676 16 0 * Estimated Receipts. £ad £ b d General rate of la m the £ ... 956 11 0 Rates on Govern- ment property... 31 10 0 Rents of Reserves 500 0 0 Licenses — Excise ... ... 315 0 0 per Collector of Customs ... 160 0 0 Dogs 90 0 0 under' Bylaw 5... 45 0 0 " Fines under Bylaws 10 0 0 1 Government sub- [ sidy -25 per cent I on £375 ... 93 15 0 r -Government sub- -1 eidy for year , ending 31at of a March, 1888 .., 375 0 0 0 Canterbury Fireln- b surance Associa- -7 tion 40 0 0 i ' Rent of Pound ... 30 0 0 '• 2676 16 0 1 CHARLES BBADDELL, c Town Clerk. p ttorougb Council Office, Aehburton, 25th. MajrQb, iaß7.



Questions Answered .MM Ask Ihe most eminent physician Of any school, what is the best thing it.- the world for allaying all irritation of tho nerven, and curing all forms of nervous complaints, giving natural, childlike refreshing sleep always? And they will tell you unhesitatingly | " Some form of Hops ! ! I " CHAPTER I. Ask any or all of tho niO3t eminent physicians : " What is the only remedy that can be relied on to cure all diseases of the kidney 6 and urinary organs ; Bright's dißoa"e, diabetes, retention, or inability to retain urine, and all the diseases and ailments peculiar to Women " — • 11 And they will tell yoa explicitly and emphatically " Buchu 1 1 1 " Ask the same physicians " What is the most reliable and surest cure for all liver diseases or dyspepsia, constipation, indigestion, biliousness, malaria, fever, ague, &c," and they will tell you Mandrake ! or Dandelion ! ! I ! Henoe, when these remedies are oombined with others equally valuable, And compounded into Hop Bitters, suoh a wonderful and mysterious curafive power is developed, which is so varied m its operations that no disease or ill health can possibly exist or resist its power, and yet it is Harmless for the most frail woman, weakest invalid, or smallest child to use. CHAPTER 11, 11 Patients " Almost dead or nearly dying " For years, and given op by physicians, of B ight'a and other kidney diseases, liver comp'alntp, severe coughs, called consumption, have been cured. Women gone nearly crazy ! ! ! ! ! From agony of nturalgia, nervousness, wakeiolaes?, and various diseases peculiar to wo .ran. People drawn out of shape from exoruciat- pangs of rheumatism, inflammatory and ohronic, or suffering from sorofula. Erysipelas " Salt rheum, blood poisoning, dyspepsia indigestion, and m fact, almost all diseases frail " Nature is heir to Have been cured by Hop Bitterp, proof of which can be found m every neighborhood m the known world.



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