the poorer classes. He maintained that these duties would fall with the greatest weight upon the farming community who In addition to paying speolal taxation for their implements etc. , would have to p*y their "shara of the general taxation for articles of common use. What did the Protectionists expect to achieve. To heur them argue one would think we had no Industries here, when it was a common iheme of admiration with visitors, the number of our industries compared with the aize ef our population, and it was a well known fact that our looal manufacturers of ploughs, harrows, and iuoh agricultural maohinery, had driven the imported article out of the market. But supposing that Protectionists by a system of duties ■ucoeeded m starting new Industries here where were they looking for a market, ■eelng that our own population was Bmall. The Australian colonies were m precisely similar circcmßtances to our lelvei and if they would compete whh the old countries of the world "they should remember that they would have to under ■ell those countries, whiob could only be done by reducing wages.here to a standard ■hollar to that obtaining m the old world, % thing which he hoped would never be brought about. He thought that New Zealasd'f policy should be to establish a tyitem of Intercolonial reciprocity. The heavy Custom* 1 duties of the other colonies were killing the dairy factories of this and he thought that if we agreed to remit the duty on certain articles oomjng from the other colonies m consideration of a like concession on their part aB regarded what we sent them, all parties concerted would be gainers. Moreover protection was a game at wbioh two could Slay, and he thought it unwise for New Zealand to quarrel with her best customers. Ho doubt, the mother country had of late years been suffering a gteat deal through the colonies excluding her articles by meanß of Customs duties but there were ■lgns that her patience was getting ear hausted. They had had a note of warn Ing and they should take heed. He had been Btyled by one of the local papers an out-and-out freetrader, a freetrader of the freetraders. One generally heard at election times a good more about oneself than one hai known before. He had never eald anything to lead anyone to •uppoie that he was Bcch a thorough-pict d freetrader. He looked at these matters In a practical -"aspect and considered whether an increased tarifi would be pro duotlve of good to the colony. He was oertain that it would not be so. He was not disposed to Interfere with the present tariff or to disturb any industries whioh had grown up under it, . but when the additional protection that was given by freight was taken into account, he con ■Idered that industries which could not establish themselves with the aid thus given were not worth establishing, and it was unfair to tax the maps of the com munity to- support them He gave way to no one m his desire to see looal indus tries established on a healthy basis. Be had given freely towards most industries itarted m this county, a fact which he thought spoke more of friendship for the working man, than that displayed by the man who got op and talked about protection but was careful, not to invest hll money m any local Industry. PROPERTY TAX. Mr Putnell next referred to the pro-"* posals of the Government with regard to the Property Tax which were that properties under £2,500 should have the £500 exemption and pay 13-16 ;h of a penny m the £, and that properties over £25,000 should pay Id m the £ and have no exemption. He deoiared himself ittangly opposed to suoh a tax as it would have the certain tendency of fr'ghtaniDg »way capital. , EDUCATION. This was a question that must rhortly -tngoge the serious attention of the Legis lature because the burden of Education was becoming so great that it was getting altogether beyond the means of the colony to bear It. He explained his vitwi In regard to the matter at consider leogth. He entirely disngreed with the Premier's declaration that the Education Aot must not be interfered with. He did not Bee why they should make a fetish of that Act and why if they found defects m it they should not remedy them. The Act had had a fair trial of ttn years and it had shown several defects and weakness* b. The Roman Catholics who constituted an ofghth part of the comunity were so dissatisfied that they took no •drantage of the Act and maintained schools of their own. The Church of England was far from satiefied though it did not take up bo strong a stand. A large section of the community apart from any denomination were strongly m favor «f the biblb being read. He thought effect should be given to this latter demand with a time-table and conscience clause fvnd that with regard to the former oases that persons who did not take advantage of the State schools but educated their children privately should not be compelled to contribute towards the national system fie thought one great mistake had been made when Parliament undertook this work of Education. Parliament assumed rightly that it was the duty of the State to sea that all the children were educated, but from this correct premise it drew the false conclusion that it was the duty of the State, to itself undertake the whole work of Education. In rural districts, where there were of course n-> private eohools the Govern, ment had no option but to undertake the wotk of educating the ohildren ; but he thought it a pity that m the towna and cities the State 'ook tht whole work and dleconrged private enterprise. If the State bad not acted as it had he wai sure the cost of education would hart

been nothing like what it now ii. He thought it would be wise to remodel the •yetem m the. direction of the State faltering private enterprise by giving grants for secular results, the echoola of coursa to be unbjeot to inspection by Govern ment officers ; m places where private enterprise will not undertake the work, the State to carry on as at present. While he gave way to no man m his desire to see secondary education main tained, he thought the system should be made more self-supporting. It should Slso be arranged co that more technical knowledge should be given. He had tnen the orat wan m Canterbury to draw Attention to the need for technical educa tion m our colleges and schools, and he traa glad to see that a gentleman who then ridiculed the idea waß now working bard for the Technical school. The matter was of the utmost importance because m the industrial war that was •pproaobing the best trained men would win. . BAE&WAY MANAGEMENT ijfr Purnell alluded to the desire which bad often baen stiongly expressed by the people for non-political Boards of man«ge - ment for the railways and to the promises whioh had been given that such Boards ihoold be constituted. He expressed bis opinion that the railways would never be> managed In g (ptisfagtoty inner till they vere pimped under the control of a noc polltloal Board. LAND SETTLEMENT. On the land question Mr Purnell said that he was entitled to Bpeak with some freedom, f or v when there had been men banded together to preserve a land monopoly, he had used bis pen to the beet of his ability m }he interests of the people. He referred at some length to the policy of tb.e Ministry m regard to find settlement^ and he spoke strongly against. Be maintained that the great majority of the people had a desire to become owners of freehold, and such desire prompted them to be sober, thrifty, and good citizens, but m ?pite oltbi&Mr BaHaiice and bis friends were doing their beat to establish the perpetual f?WW 'tv»%e". Jbf Winter had

refused to sell land to farmers for cash, bu'* had actually paid people to go on it under the perpetual leasing system. Credit had been claimed for the number of people who had been placed on the land, but there was no wonder when they got these terms The question was, would they stop when the money advanced to them waa^gone. He again referred ti) Mr Ballanco's action m exceeding a vote to the extent of. £60,000 and said that whereas the land revenue was formerly m excess of the expenditure that was not now the case, and an additional burden had been added to the colony's taxation. CONCLUSION. In conclußi n Mr Purnell drew atten tion to the enormous debt of the colony, public and private, aggregating to £95.361,528. The interest on about sixty millions of thin went out of the colony. The amouDt increased from year to year, and it w»b utterly impossible for ua to be prosperous while staggering under such a load of debt. He trusted that the electors would not ba led away from the issue before them, which was : Should tbny retrench and conduct their system of Government on sound financial principles, or should they go on recklessly borrowing till the world refuted to lend them more money. He had explained his views, and if they endorsed tham he asked them to return him as their member. Mr Parnell was loudly applauded on resuming his seat. Several questions were asked and answered. MrtJaygill proposed that the best thanks of the meeting be accorded Mr Puraell for his able address. Mr A . Orr seconded the motion. Mr D. Thomas said that to test the feeling of the meeting ho would move an amendment . He expressed htaself op posed to Mr Purnell's views m regard to Protection and a progressive prop3rty tax. Mr Thomas was proceeding ti Day that he was sure that the present member, with whom he was perfectly satisfied, would be returned by a large majority, when con siderable uproar arose which oontlnued till the Mayor besought the meeting to hear Mr Thomas out. Mr Thomas' amendment was as follows : " That this meeting D t coders Mr Parnell a hearty vote of thanks for his address, but has no confidence m his political opinions." The Mayor asked if there was any seconder. A number of voices : "No." The amendment lapsed,, Mr Vinten proposed a vote of thanks and confidence. This was seconded by Mr W. B Moia, and carried by 24 to 9. A vote of thanks to the chair olosod the meeting.

MR WALKER AT METHVEN.

Mr Walker met the electors at the Methven Schoolroom last evening and m spite of the inclement weather there was a large attendance. Mr McMillan, Chairman of the Mount Hutt Road Board, wa* ia the chair, and Introduced Me Walker to tha meeting m a few words, Mr Walker's address traversed the same ground as previously m his B[o>ohes at Aohhurton and Kakaia, After answering a few questions relat ion to the position of the Aahburton Forks Railway satisfactorily ; on the motion of Mr Cameron, Springfield BPcondtd by Mr John Holmes, Mr Walker was acoorded a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence. Mr Walker thanked the eleotors and concluded the proceedings by proposing a vote of thanks to the chair.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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PRINCE FERDINAND.

Vienna, August 10. It is stated here m semi official circles that Prince Ferdinand, who has started for Sofia to assume the office of Ruler of Bulgaria, is not supported by the Powers m the step he elected to take} and has gone entirely at his own risk. London, August 11. The Press warns Prince Ferdinand that he is violating the Treaty of Berlin.

THE MARKETS.

London, August 11. ' Consols remain at ioi#f. The market rate of discount has de clined to 2}i per cent, and is Ji below the Bank rate. New Zealand wheat, ex store, is un changed at 34s 6d; New Zealand, 33$ to 365, according to quality ; Adelaide flour is quoted at 245. New arrivals of wool to date for the next auction amount to 250,000 bales. The market is quiet but steady.

SHIPPING.

London, AugUßt 10. - Arrived — Ships Euterpe and Theo -1 dore from Lyttelton.

THE LANGWORTHY CASE.

London. August 10. 1 The damages awarded Mrs Lang f worthy m the breach of promise action were and costs. The Court 5 further ordered the payment of £$00 1 per a.nnurn. (or the child.

SPEECH BY LORD SALISBURY.

London, August 11. At the banquet given last night at the Mansion House by the Lord Mayor to Her Majesty's Ministers Lord Salis bury made a speech, m which he stated that the Government would use its powers m Ireland prudently, but at the same time without timidity, and he looked to a revival of prosperity m the kingdom to restore good relations be- I $ween England and Jreland,. He ex pressed satisfaction at the settlement of the Afghan boundary question, which he regarded as evidence of the mutual desire of England and Russia for peace. He declared that England would complete her task m Egypt, which had been prolonged owing to the failure of the Anglo-Turkish Conven tion. It was necessary, he urged, to secure the people of Egypt from in ternal sedition as well as e^ejnal atlaclr $is Lordship concluded, by saying that the dangers of war had vanished, and he expected a period of profound peace m Europe,

AUSTRALIAN.

[rEOXEB'S TBLEQRAM3— COPYBIQHT.] (Received August 12, 12.30 p.m.) RESIGNED. Brisbane, Anguet 12. The Hon. Macdonald Patterson, Postmaster-General, has resigned owing to differences with hja eoljeagues on the Budget proposals, which include a Jind tax of id m the £ on the unim- j proved value of land.

THE FOOTBALL MATCH.

Wellington, Augußfc 11. Wellington and Canterbury m the first spell scored a giol each.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expiessedby our correspondents.

PUZZLED.

TO THE EDITOB. Sir,— O»n you tell me why the Rai' way Department charges 5s per ton for coal frrm Mount Somers to Tinwald (24 miles), and only 4s per ton to Ashburt a (26 miloii), and 5s per ton to Ch9risey (37 miles )Yours, etc., J W. H. Smith, Tinwald

CORN EXCHANGE.

The following is the Corn Exchange re port for the week ending Friday, the 12th August : — From oar Home cables we learn that the early shipments from New Zealand ar« arriving to meat a vary unfavorable market ; ia fact, a loss to consignees i« almost inevitable. Holde-a locally are at present firm m their deminds, but we can not see how the present rates csn be maintained unless freights are brought down by the various Bhlpplng companies to a minimum, which at present doeß not appear likely to be m the near future. It is reported that the Southern millerß hold only limited stocks, but the ohief ef the looal firma ara well supplied, Floor has had a good market, and millers are m hopes of being kept fairly bu>y. until the end of the season. - Whbat — We quote Tuscan an 1 Pearl at 3s 7d to 3* 7£i, with a alaok inquiry ; Hunter's, 3? fd. Soed Tmcaa m balng placed m Bmall lots at 3a 91, ex ato-e ; chicken wheat is quiet at 2 < 101 to 3. 21 Oats— Heavy milling have changed hands at 1^ lOi to 1b lid, and short faod are being dealt with at 1) 93 to la lOi ; Ions; descriptions are selling m auaill lotß Is7d to Is 83. Barley -Prime malting ia out of the market, and necni quality is hard to obtain at under 3a 6J. Feed h»B been m better demand at 2s 23 to 2a 41. Beans and teas — The former have but fow samples offering and are worth 3* 31. I Blue peas are dull at 3a 3d, and feed sorts at 2a 9 i to 2 3 10 i. Grass seed— A better demand is show ing Itself, but prices have not improved owing to the large stock m hand. Machine dressed is being placed at 3s 6d. ard farmers' parcels vary from 2 \ 3d to 3« 3i, according to quality. Oookßfoot is worth 4jd, Potatoes are without a market exaept kidneys, which are wanted for seed at £3 10s to £4. Dairy pkoduoe — Freßh potted butter Is m good demand at 83, but stale linea are unsaleable. Oheeee— Good lines are offering at 3|d without finding buyere. ■ The above quotations are those paid t) farmers, a->d for delivery f.o.b. Lyttol ton, sacks extra. p " " -i

ANOTHER CHARGE AGAINST WATERS.

Wellington, Augmt 11. A warrant has been issued for the apprehension of W. R. Waters on a charge of embezzling the sum of £100 belonging to the City Advance and Deposit Com pany, and has been placed m the hands of Detective Chryetal for execution. The information on which the warrant was issued was sworn to by Mr James Cat tell, a Director of the Company. The offence i is alleged to have been committed by Waters on the 10th of October, 1885, while / he was acting m the capacity of j Manager of the Company. The sum m question was the amount of a cheque drawn by Waters as Manager of the City Advance and Deposit Company, and intended to be applied m part payment of £600 standing to the credit of the Northern Land, Loan, and Building Com pany, of which he was secretary, m the Ciiy Advance and Deposit Company's ledger. The cheque waa regularly signed by two directors and countersigned by Waters himself. It was returned by Waters after its firat delivery to him with the request that tha crossing might be obliterated... Ibis one. of the directors signing the cheque did, and the cheque was paid over tha counter by the Com pany's bankers to "Waters, who appro- i priated the proceeds by paying the same to his own credit with his own bankers, the Bank of Australasia. ,The circum stances under which the cheque was converted were related by Waters himself m the course of eyidence which he gave m the case of the Northern Land, Loan, and Building Company and the City Advance and Deposit Company, hoard m the Supreme Court a few days ago.

A CONVICTION OF A PUBLICAN QUASHED.

Auckland, Augußt 11. At the Supreme Court yesterday, m Banco, Mr Richards, a publioan, residing , at the Thamoß. appealed against a recent decision of the R. M. there, appel'ant being convicted of keeping hlB house open for the sale of liquor during prohibited hours, namely, after one o'clook m the morning, as, a'thoagh it was shown that the house waa actually dosed, people who were inside were being served with drink, Ttie appoal waa for the purpose of up ; Betting that conv'ction. Mr Baumo, for » appellant, argued that the house oould not be said to be open when the entrances were closed. Hia Honor Justice Ward agreed with him m thh viow and quaahod the conviction, pointing out, however, that the penalty could have been imposed for selling liquor during piohibited hours and the information m this cbb3 had " been wrongfully laid.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

."' » • Sydney, August 6. The correspondent of tho "Telegraph" [v Noumea states that the French depart ment for the colonies 1b a ated to have concluded an agreement with the New- Hebrides Company for two or throe hun dred convicts to be despatched to the New Hebrides, and that the Noumea papers were instructed to ba silent m the matter, A proposition to establish Bush Cavalry m this colony is likely to be carried out. -BmsyANß, August 6. The agitation against the Chinese has beeu oarried on to Bundaborg, where the Chinese vegetable growers are being boy ootted.. News by the Catterthnn at Cooktown states that the Shanghai Chambtr of Commence has signified its approval of the proposed regular mail service by the Canadian Pacific ronte. Harrowing details are given of the devastation caused by the floods m China, over a thoua&nd human beings being washed away m the floods In one dint riot, while at Yangste Valley and King J&aing the loss of life waa appalling. The Military Governor of Hi has assured the. tnrone of the presence of 10,000 Russian soldiers on the borders of Siberia, whose behavior is extremely lawless. The Jubilee celebration m Pekin and other parts ol China were oarried on with great display.

THE ASHBDKTOK GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1887.



Public Notices v LONGBEACJH ROAD DISTRICT/^ ■?** POISON ?T> GRAIN can still be ob- tained. BfJs' • FOOES & SON. ' FOB SALE. — One of Ferriman'B Washing Machines, Nearly heir. Cheap, ALFBED HARRISON, : TO FARMERS, GRAZtERS 'AND OTHERS. TO LET for Grazing for Six Months, from Ist September, about 57 Acres of the best land m the District, within 10 minntes walk of the Ashburton Post Office, Apply to ,- ■■ . . R. M. CUTHBERTSON, Solicitor, Havelock street. • - ■ . : LENDERS are invited for leasing for X the term of Fourteen Years, Rural section No. 30494, being part of ttia Sydenham Endowment Reserves, consist* ing of 345 Acres of Agricultural Land, situate at Lyodhurßt. The conditions of the proposed Lease can be seen, and Forms of Tender ; ob- tained at the following places, viz, •— ThV Borough Coancil Offices, Ashburton, the Cottage on the Keaerve, and at thfii Borough Council Offices, Sydehham. . Tenders to be delivered at my office before 5 pm, on MONDAY, August OH&S. ALLISON, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, Sydenham, August 10th, 1887. I THE "NB PLUS ULTRA" OF I i NATIVE GOAL- . VTOT WITHSTANDING the pubUehed < ;ii aßS9rtion to the contrary of interested • middle men, the Proprietor of- Mount I Bomers Coal Mine will be prepared as soon as the Tramway is finished, to CHALLENGE COMPARISON THE PaoDUCT OP HIS COAL MEAS IS. WITH ANY LIGNITE MINED .N : NEW ZEALAND. ■ . 185 E. F. WRIG 1 CANTEBBXJBY BOLLEB FLOUB MILLS, ASHBURTOS. - a "W. Peogprietok; HAVING recently erected a Powerful Steam EDgiae m this Mill, and just completed a new Gristing Pldnt, I beg to inform the Farmers of this District that \ I am now prepared to underta>e Gristing at lOd per bushel . . . Those who may wish to have Flour m exchange, to save a double journey, can do so on the following terms, viz. : . STONE FLOUR (Black Brand) Is per bushel. ROLLER FLOUR (Red Brand) Is 3d per bushel. ' In casea where exchange is made, THOROUGH SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED. Or the Grist taken back, and FULL PRICE given for the WHEAT, with an allowance for Cartage, FABMEBS"AND OTHEBB ARE INVITED TO INSPECT TWO DIS- TINCT SYbTEMS . op FLOtTB MANUFACTUBE AT THIS MILL. . SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS foi ustomers sending Grist* by Rail, or from g distances. DAVID H. BROWN *6 4 . ■  ■ Manage!, AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, O >poeite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), ayd will carry on the above businesses m - % Jlßranches. v Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- tired promptly, and at very, reasonable itermß. > ' '■ VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. TRY 1 KIEIPATEIGKS NEW SEASONS t A - : " : i .JAkJI>? SPECIAL NOTICE. 5. ■ . ■ • .:; ■. V . . ; 8 TT^IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S XV JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit- has been gathered. It thus retains most of the ■ natural flavor of the fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S \ JAM is the most delicious preserve m % the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferi brands Jam, the remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, d but ASK for KIRKPATRIGK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THIS BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatriok's NewJSeason ami the best.} -^ .. * ICAUTIONi I None is genuine unless bur name is ) stamped on each tin, and has our registered Trafc Mark " Lord Nelson* — «© ;he label, I . ' mr j ■ ' g Kirlq)atriek^& MANUFACTTOEBS, V /,„•■ ■■••"■ KG(-JS T •■•., ... .■ ■. ; " ; ' ■ ■ ■' ■ "■■■•' i' - . - ■■ ■ ■ •



Public tfdti e-. i'■. , ■ ■ • ')■ ■ ■■ ' : \ ■■..■ ■ ■■■ ■ ■ '■#■*■ &RR & ALCORN Clover Seeds. WE bftve jait received ex steamer Talnui, • from London, . WHITE CLOVER RED CLOVER OOW GRASS .. ■• .■" . AND . ...... ALSYKB. "Thieae Seeds have been carefully eelected, and am of the highest class obtainable. The DISSOLUTION SALE will be continued for another WEEK. * .'• ■ ■ ': ■ ■•:■;: 'i ■ ■■ ■■■ ■' ■ McOallum & Co, COAL! COAL! COAL TIRESH SUPPLIES^OF J? NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPORT COAL GREYMOUTH COAL. Albo— Native Coal, superior to Mount Somers Coal. ; ■ , Freßh suppliesjof i Building Timber and Building Materials of every description. FBESH IMFOETATIONS t ■••■.■ '' mm MATERIALS NOW TO HAN I WIRE. Wipv WIRE^ BABIED &ThAm. " Nq.'o 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRI No/ ;8 8, 9 and 10, ROUNP STEEL^WIRI y BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION , BARBED WIRE, •• AOMBj' STANDARDS STANDARD! STANBAB3DS. Cut and Punched to any length tra guagejrequlred, McCallum & Co., -Jon, Timber and Coa Merchants & Importers ASHBUBTON, OAMABI DTOTEDIN & INYER' OABGILL. 4*156



Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY CIOUNOIL. ASHBURTON-BANGITATA WATER RACES. THE Mains from South Ashburton Biver will be shut off for BIX DA^S from 22nd inst, during which time occupiere are speciaHy .requested to thoroughly overhaul their jraceaV- ' : - By order,  ■ i WILLIAM BAXTER, I County Engineer* , ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAOBDINARY VACANCY. I HE REBY give notice that an Election to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy m the Aehburton Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Roberts, will beheld at the Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on TUESDAY, the 30th August, 1887. Nominations m the form prescribed m the Second Schedule of the ♦' Regulation of Local Uleotiona Act, 1876, will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock Noon on WEDNESDAY, the 17th day of August, 18S7. CHARLES BBADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 9th July, 1887. Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. mHE undersigned begs to call the JL attention of farmers, settlers and Jthers to his extensive etook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, »mong which are about 3,000,000 For&rft Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupressuß Rlacrooarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Insig- nia, one and two yeara old ; 100,00 C Pir.ua Lariclo; 3C0.000 Silver Blrob; 0,000 Pinus Austriaca; all other kinds proportion. All kinds of Cabbage lantß on sale, and a few thousands of cry early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by post, or otherwtae, hall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY. Allenton barton HAVES & 00. 'S Great Sale. OBLIGE BY READING TfaE FOLLOWING i- BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now Is Grey Calic o, Hd •' White Twill, 2}d Blankets, from 2s ssd > Lot Velvet Buttons, all iz dozen « for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d Lace Curtains, Is Boys' Caps, 4sd Men's Black Felt Hats were 5s 9d now 2s 3d Heavy Dresa Goods, s|d Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4sd -r ? -  Wool Squares, 6d - ' ■'*.. '• f Tweed Trousers from 6s 6d Let of Diagonal Coats were 21s 6d now 10a 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awf ull Cheap, and a quantity of other goods too numerous to mention m this advertise- ment «*— « In addition to the above, H. & Co. will H during the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES ANt)' OO.'S 6+29 .TXTANTED Known. —That Andrew VV Orr will during the next few weeks offer the whole of his Surplus Stock of Drapeiy, Clotbing, and Boots at an immense reduction. ' ■ . ■ ■ i ' "VTTANTED Known.— That A. On? Is I VV now selling Ladies' Jackets at 00 lid to 7s Gd. One lot Ladies' Ulfiten, fashionable shape, 5s 9d and 6s 9d» WANTED Known .—That Fingering is 2s per hank. Ladies' Hose, 4d to lOd per pair. Gloves at half price. China Matting, 6d. — A. Orr's Cheap Sale* TTT ANTED Known.— A big lot of V V Ladies' Boots, nice quality, 4s 9d ; Children's Boots, Is to 2s 6d ; Gents Boots, 7s Gd to 11s Gd : Gents Shoes at 3s lid.— A. Orr. "TIT ANTED Known.— Brussels Carpet VV at half ptice (being overstocked] Tapestry Carpets greatly reduced. One Lot of Remnants of Dress Goods at youi own prices. White Calico at 2s 6d pel doz. — A. Orr's Sale. "AITANTED Known.— Boys' Suite, 3i V V Hd ; Jersey Suits, 2s 6d ; Meti f ( Suits, splendid quality, 30s ; Shirtfl, li lid ; Men's Hats greatly xeducecL— -A Orr's Cheap Sale. "TTTANTED Known. — Dresstoakfm V V Department is now admirabl; worked ; style and fitting giving the -ver; highest Bfatief action.— Andrew Orr. H. Matson and Co. "STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LZ.Rbr QUANTITY OF GRAIN; n o vlTr m in. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. WE ARE CASH j JfUROHASEtf ov Wheat Oats Barley Eyegiasß H. MATSON & CO., BHBUR N



f >s - Public Notices. WE have various sums of money to lend on approved Freehold Securities at Lowest Current Rates of Interest WILDING & LEWIS, [ Solicitors Ashburton. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOABD rpESDERS are Invited for the supply X of Meat, Drugs, Groceries, Bread, &c, for one year for the Ashburton Hospital. Particulars 'on view at the County Council Oflices, Ashburton, Tenders will be received at the above Offices up to % p.m. on TUESDAY, 16tb Instant. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashbuiton, AugUßt 9 ;h, 1887. ROYAL MAIL COACH. ASHBURTON TO KYLE. rpHE Undersigned is prepared to carry X Passengers and Parcels from Aehbur- ton to Kyle, or any place, en route, yiz.,- Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, Byle, or vice versa Leaving Ashburton at 7 a,m , on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS, arriving at Ashburton 5 p.m , return journey, - Parcels may be left at " Mail " oflSce. P. FAWCETP, 8°53 • Mail Contractor. Partner Wanted. WANTED a PARTNER m one of the oldeßt established businesses m Sonth Canterbdry; Wool, Grain, and General Merchandise . Turns over £38,000 to £40,000 per annum. Capital required £2000 to £3000, For particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., 150 Ash burton. SIR JULIUS VOGffiL "TTTILL Address the Electors at the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON, ON TUESDAY, the 1 6th inst,, At 7.30 p.m. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. ilfß WALKER will address the Electors of Aehburton District at MOUNT SOMEBS Schoolroom, on MONDAY Evening, August 15th. ALFORD FOBEST Schoolroom, on .THURSDAY. August 18th. Each Evening at 8 o'clock. 8 44 ASHBURTON" ELECTION. MB O. W. PURNELL will add*e B B the Electors as under : — METHVEN'-r-At'tbe Schoolhouse on WEDNESDAY, 17th August, at 8 p.m. SOUTH RAK>IA- At the Town Hall, oa MONDAY, 15th August, at;B p.m. . 8 U R. S. BEAN, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, BEGS to inform his Friends that he is just discharging some of the celebrated KAITANG/ATA COAL CHEAPER and FAR CLEANER than NEWCASTLE COAL. Also,— MALVERN, WESTPOKT, AND NEW- CASTLE COAL, Kaiapoi Potatoes, &o. "IT S.. BEAN, West street. 010 MEET THE TIMES. C^ TRUCKLE, , r>ROPRIKTOR of the Prince Albert X Boarding - House, Wills Street, ABbburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking bis many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 14s 16s, 18b pcx week ; or 3s per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 As Byron says — never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? : (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOOBE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. lam happy to testify to the valne of your Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every" household with every confidence. — J. G. Garfobth, Sole Agent for Ashburton ,— OHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. "YTOTIOE fa hereby given that the Co- ll partnership carried on at Ashburton under the ; firm of White, Oaygill a Co., Solicitors, has this day been dissolve by mntnal concent. Mr W. B. Moss Is authorised to receive all monies due to the firm, and his receip will be a sufficient discharge. WHITE AND CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL May 31st, 1887. Referring to tbe above, tbe bnainOßS o Barristers and Solicitors, heretofore carrie , on by White, Cay gill and Co., will b continued by myself on my own aocoun at the same offices, Tahcred Street. 6*203 JOHN A. CAYGILL. r t '" : ~ : " , WILDING* AND LEWIS, TJARRISTERS AND CIOLIOITORS f t> _ & F. WILDING, . Notaby Public. Offices: Next " Mall " Offioe, Burneti-at. B *ABhburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sitting of tho Ashburton Courts on Tuesday vn\ i- Friday,., And may be consulted pernonall; n these daju v Tho firm is now represented m Ash burton by Mb Clayton, an Englla 1 Solicitor of considerable experience, wh will be In daily attendance at the offi o receive lniwaatlona «nd confer w enti,



8*33 Auctioneer. \ , A. Harrison. ' Alfred Harrison, AOOTIONEEii, BTOOE AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock Ant •—Horses, Cattle, Plgo, Produce »nd Merohandise. FOR SALE— . Farming Implements, and Vehicle! of all kinds constantly va Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town ot Country as required, and most liheral terms arranged with botl] Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business oi absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Me* chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goodi delivered at the Stores for Sale. A.p<rat (or the Norwich Union Fire In Borenoe Company. Agent for tbe| MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF FAUSTRALASIA^



Public NoticeH. ' pOUND to-day, on the Wakanui roßd, * a Cow's tether, with neck lenthep and swivel. Owner can have name at this office on paying oob4 of advertisement. • - 8_76 "ANTED Known— Final Clenrlog Sale of the balance of our Win- ter Drapery. This being our Clearing oub Sale, Goods will be Cheap for Oaib only — H. O. Seobbs. Rfelford House JtDR SALE- A ole»n Sample. GEO. JAMESON, 8*73 Ashburton. TEAMS WANTED. "YT7ANTED Teams at once for Plough YV ing and Harrowing. Apply to Wm. Sutbrrland,. Greenstreftt, Ashbur- ton Forks N O T I O E. T HEREBY glre the Publio notice that •*- I will not be reuponaible for any debts contracted by my wife after this date, PETKB ANDERSON. A«hbnrtoD, Aoguat 6th, 1887. 840 GALVAJNISED IRON TANKS. T HA. YE several for SALEaßitable for CifiO. JAMESON, Aghburion. Auctions. PRBHAIIMAUY ADVERTISEMENT FLEMINGTON CHEESE FACTORY. MESSRS FRIbiDLASDER BROS, have received instructions to soil at au early date the above Factory. Full partioulata In future advejtl»e- ment. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, &£2l AocUoneer, SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 13th INST. * ■CIRIEDLANDER BROS, will sell by X; Public Auction — 1 AMERiCAN BUGGY 1 PIANO, by Niemann. 4 & 6-Leaf HARROWS, PLOUGHS 1 FURNITURE, &c. &o. At 12 o'clock. FRIKDLA^DKR BROS. PET^iJ WILLiAMS, Aciotloneer. SATURDAY AUGUST 13. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUOTION. mOWN SECTION 164 Thompson street, L Tlnwald. Sale at 12 45. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13th. speoiaiTentry. I Double-seated American BUGGY. J Set of Buggy HARNESS. Sale at 1 o'clock, ?Tbullook. 8J74 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13th. TOWN SECTION 127, TINWALD. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from Mr W. Ollivbb to Sell by Public Auotion at the Arcade, on the above date, T.S 127, containing £-acre, fronting Thompson street, Tinwald. Intending " purchasers are invited to inspect this, and attend the sale. Sale at 12.30. B*3l T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13m Desirable Suburban Property, fronting the Domain, for Sale, by Public Auction, MR T. BOLLOCK has received in- atruotions from Messes Thomas Bitos., to Sell by Public Auction at the Aioade, on SATURDAY, 13th August, Lotß, 125, 126, and 137, containing § ACRES g Fronting the Domain and North East Belt, on which is erected an 8-Roomed Dwelling House, Washhouee, Windmill Pump and other buildiogs. The Grounds about the House are taste-, fully laid out and planted with a number of Urnamontal Sbrubß, Forest Trees, etc.! There are 4 Acres planted as an Orchard, I and 1 Acre Kitchen Garden, the remainder ' m Grasses. This offers a favorable opportunity of | persons acquiring a Private Residence near Tftwn, it is woll situated, fronting the I Domain, and only a short distance from i the centre of the Town. I Full particulars can be obtained from » the Auctioneer. Sale at 12.30 p. ml "IF. BULLCOCK,



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