to conform to a newly-set-up State Church, the destruction of the build ings ot the nonconforming church by dynamite, and other 1 1 h-handed and tyrannical acts of the kind, are simply monstrous'and altogether unendurable, and nobody could have blamed the persecuted natives for resisting such unwarrantable treatment, if need be, by force of arms. But secret plots to assassinate and murder are as utterly to be condemned as are the grievances which inspired them, and it is pc t .-• t y astounding to read that a Wesieyan minister (even though a native) and the students of the Wesleyan College were accessories before the fact to such crimes as these, and that leading Wesleyan natives have for months past been "urging runaway criminals to murder the Premier, the Minister of Police, and the Police Magistrate." It is sincerely to be hoped that we shall ere long learn that this is an incorrect version of the affair, but if not, then all we can say is that bad as has been the conduct of the Government of Tonga, that of its opponents has been no whit better, and it would indeed begin to appear to be absolutely necessary that some outside authority should step m with a view to the establishment of something like decency and order m the conduct of affairs m the island realm of which Hii dusky Majesty King George is king, but over whicn the Rev. Shirley Baker rules.

LIFE ON THE QUEENSLAND CENTBAL RAILWAY.

(By an old Ashbc&tonite.)

If anyone among the readers of tbe j Mail fiadi the climate of New Zealand too cold, I say to him or her to come to Bockhatnpton (Qaeenaland) about Christmas and I am sure you will wiah yourself m Greenland, rather than being literally roasted In what I would call an oven. Since I have been here, I have ■een the mercury dodging from 125 degrees to I°6 degrees m the eon, and from 80 degrees to 90 deg'ers m the shade. Book h»mp ton being 23$ degrees south, rlpht on the Tropic of i.aprlcorn, one would naturally think it would not be so warm ; but it 1b situated m a hole, surrounded on all sides by high hills, and ■o it Is nicely sheltered from any chance breege that passes. There are do public works m it of any kind, and all it baa to depend on for its existence is its shipping, and the railway. The railway runs Inland for 340 miles to Barcaldlne, and from Olermont (200 miles) up to the head of the line supplies nearly all the traffic The country being open up there, plenty of wool and maize are grown ; and that being cent to Roclrhatnpton, where it is shipped to* Sydney or elsewhere, con stitutes all the commercial irade of the port. I had only been idle one week when I was sent by Mr William Rodger, Superintendent of the Maintenance De partment, to No. Gang (or length). — — miles from Bockhamoton. The gang was bos >ed by an Irishman, aye, m every sense of the word — man, a real jolly good fellow, one who would show you how to pack a sleeper or trim the ballast, and explain how this was done this way, and that was dene that way, and if you went wrong once or twioe he would not growl, but show you again and' again till you were able to master it. \Mthin throe weeks you are initiated into all the routine of the work, and you find it then not so hard as yoa do at first. lam nearly pozzled as to how to give you a description of the c»mp, but I will say something about it. In the fi at plaoa, tbe scrub (%n impenetrable one) bounds the line all the way from Rookhampton to Emerald (165 miles), aod where th« camp is situated it m cleared for about 10 sores. Our camp at «ne time was noted for fever, so the Government built cottages for the oomfort and heal'h of .their men. The houses are four m number, and they are built on 7ft pilea. There are four rooms on the piles, and a kltohen on the ground. The space under neath the house Is a receptacle for all ■orts of dunnage. The bouses being well Ttntllated, are nice and cool, and we al#ajß look at the son with pleasure on Sabbath days, for he can't touch us then Oar mode of work is like what it is on all other railways, keeping the line repaired, but I think we have different hours of work to what you have In New Zealand We start work at Ga.ro. and wort till 8 A.m., then we have an hour for breakfast, and we work ou then till 12 o'clock, when we have dinner— there are two hours for dinner— then we work on till 6 30 p m., making a total of 8$ hours per day. OnSa'ordfiys we wo>k till 12.30 p.m., and then knock off for the d*y. The proper hours are eight a day, but by working B}, and 5J on Saturdays, you have the afternoon to yourself, Our religious Government does not like to hear of you shooting turkeys, or breaking wood on Sundays. Mostly all our groceries come up from Forkhampton, and you are allowed liGibs v la^wh free, over that yon have to pay carriage. There are two trains employed carrying rations, m the month. One is the general pay train, m tbe middle of tbe month, and the other ie cal ed the ration train, about the first of tbe mon h The wages here on the line are 7s 6d a day, with a free house ; and the scrub is within two chains, so it coats you nothing for firing, m fact it is as good ■i £3 per week, but for all that I would not »dvise any man to leave New ZeM*nd to come here. What with sand- flies, mosquitoes, snakes, centipedes, scorpions, and venomous spiders, together with the heat, life is not pleasant ; and after a volley of oaths at something that has stung you, you tarn rouad and cannot find even a Salvation Army lass to console yoa.' Before I conolude. I must Bay that fruit Is very eoatce, and provision* very high. Potatoes are £10 a ton, and floor Is 30s per saok ; bntter, Is 6d per lb, and bard to get • ham or bacon, 2s and Is 6d per lb. Vegetables can't be got for love or money. One thing 1 really miss, and it is what I always en joyed m Ash burton, viz , sucking an orange, or s'ttlDg down amongst a heap of thistles. With the editor's permission, I will give some farther particulars of Ufa m these parts at a future date, but the foregoing must serve as a first instalment. W. MoR. Boekbamptott, Queensland, January 20 1887.

CRICKET.

[KBCTBK's TKMSGRAHS — COPYRIGHT ]

(Received February 19. at 12.45 p.m ) Sydney, February 19 The final match between th« Sliaw- Lillywhite team and eleven of New South W&leu o>>mmonced yeaterdsy. The wicket v»s heavy owing to tha rtcent rain »n< >>lay was stopped at intervals by heavj ihowero, ihu attendance was tm*H The e•» .South Wa'en tram went m first, auo when sMjiup* we c dray n had lost eigh wickets for 134 ruu«. Folios ng are th chief — McDonoe'l ... ... ... IS Allan 41 J-nes... , ,„ ... 12 Tamer -.. 14 Oottet ... 29

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

[RKUTBB'S TKLKORIMS— COPYRIGHT.] St Petbbsbdbq. February 17. A semi-official statement has been published that the Russian Govern ment is passive with regard to the Bulgarian question, and is endeavoring to avert war between France and Germany. Berlin, February 18. Intense excitement prevails through out Germany with regard to the forth coming parliamentary elections. In the province of Alsace numerous political arrests have been made. | (Rtoelvtd February 19, 12.45 p.m.) t Constantinople, February 18. Fresh proposals have been submitted by the Porte with a view to a com promise being arrived at between the Bulgarian delegates and M. Zankoff.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[BIUTEB'S TBLBGEAMB— OOPTBiaHT.]

AN EXPLANATION,

London. February 17 In the House of Commons to-day Earl Dunriven made a statement m reference to his resignation. He ex plained the reason as being that he insisted on economy m the public expenditure, and had objected to coercion m Ireland. The remedy for the evils m that country he considered would be an extensive measure for securing local autonomy on a repre sentative basis.

THE DILLON TRIAL.

London, February J8 In the House of Commons, last night, an attempt was made by the Radical party to raise a debate on the alleged packing of the jury m the trial of Mr

John Dillon and others, which is now proceeding m Dublin. The speaker, however, ruled that the discussion was out of order.

THE ADDRESS IN RFPLY

After a lengthy discussion on the Address m Reply, it was carried by an immense majority,in spite of the opposi tion of the Parnellite party, and after the cloturo had been twice enforced.

INCREASED DISORDER IN IRELAND.

Increasing disorder and resistance to authority is being manifested m different parts of Ireland.

(Received February 39, 12.45 p.m ")

QUEENSLAND LOAN.

London, February 18. Tenders for the Queensland 4 per cent, loan of two millions and a-half were opened today. The total amount offered was two millions seven hundred thousand. Tenders at par, the mini mum, receive 88 per cent., above that amount m full.

TAXES IN IRELAND.

Archbishop Croke has published % letter advising the Irish people to refuse 0 pay taxes.

OBITUARY.

The death is announced of Sir Geo. Strahan. ex-Governor of Tasmania.

AUSTRALIAN.

[bbdtbk'b telegrams— copyright. J '

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

b bibb ink, February 18. The Government Agent of a labor vessel, which has returned to this port from the New Hebrides, reports that the French are about to erect a fort at Port Sandwich, and that an increase of the garrison is intended.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WHEAT YIELD.

Adelaide. February 18. Private fiims consider 2he Register's estimate of available surplus wheat as excessive, and anticipate a surplus of only 160,000 tons.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Svdnby, February 18, Advices from New Hebrides report that the officers of a French war vessel have pegged out sites of several small batteries at Port Sandwich.

TONGAN AFFAIRS.

Mblbouknr, February 18. Mr Gillies, the Premier, has this afternoon received replies from several of the Colonial Governments, concur ring with the views of the New Zealand Government with regard to the out rages m Tonga, hut agreeing that nothing can be done except express sympathy with Mr Baker and his family.

THE JUBILEE.

The Mayor of Melbourne has invited representatives of the different munici palities of Victoria to a Conference, with a view to the uniform celebration of the Queen's jubilee.

(Received February Ifh. 12 45 p.m)

TYPHOID FEVER.

Melbourne, February 19. Up to the present there have been S°9 typhoid fever cases m Victoria this year, 115 of which hav<» been fatal.

THE CHARGE AGAINST DR CONNOLLY.

Thin li what the Auckland Bell has '• nay on thie subject : -Oar readers will observe from our telegrams that the charge bronght against Dr Oonollv, of W*T>g<inn!, for a orimlnal awanalt, by a Mrft Pope, wlfo of the mate of the fltorm bird, has been diiimlsiwd by the magis tral* ■. This Is just as we expected. The woman wab an infamous woman of the town nt WelHnaton, and the m«n hat married her must have differed little m hie moral qnalitlee. Whether there was » cor>fkfjrfley between the two or not Is a mtttef ikat demands investigation, and In tfci» fm&fflßt" of rublie *afotv the Govern met^i l| Imperatively bonod to hare .tfcle i patter i«aroh«d to $he bottom,,

AS EXCITING FINISH

The fell wing exo'tiog incident «>c carred at a ran wlrch b^s just Uke u'aco with *)••» Thanwfc H*< rier- : — IM Mr Maybew'a l»rd N*nr Kbrifltt »bt munis *' put up" «nd th* paak c;e : tir.i fairly away, vrotked »rouad by C.aint mn Bridge, and then by Bedlam Firm T-1-.-re the hare «urned « ff and h«ad«d t'i»» directinm of Ohilton, with th* pick i ■ill cry i\nd >he fi>ld well up. Nuar th "Uuußry the h»r.. ma- »> a dpsporate ru»V " r " cover," but a wall baulki.ig her i■ — ♦mt'.on, nothing rems'ned h>it the ol fi *hwre "pvss" H»d five houue's rtc tlo.e the edge v tiraately falling platnp ■ uto thrt «en, from a height of about sixt.v feet. Fortunately the water was up, o/ all mant have been dashed to pieces or the rocka below. Mr Ambrose Collar i, the matter, proceeded tu.ee to Peg we! for aßSißtanc, -while the oihflr member, of the hunt rf m*in 'd at the scene of th» diia»ter to enonarage wiih their voico 'he efforts of the poor brutei belo«r, wh> were atruggling for their lives. Ther> h >ing no coastguard maintained at the P^gwell Station, a •hooting punt wa» litunohed and puled to the mono > < ter a short search, and with the aid of h ) numerous onlookers from above, the nuunds wore discovered. Three of them were picked up m a fairly good condition, bac another wa« only just alive, and re mained quite uuconiciouß for some koura afterwards, although upon landing it was placed m a hot bath and liberally doted with spirits. It finally recovered toft ci*nt!y to be taken home to the kennels. Th* fifth honnd was reioaed from the breakwater at w e»t Cliffs Terrace, so that " puss " was the only victim.

THB ASHBURTON ©TJARDIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1887



_*» • yg ASoBtThT >N TRADF.SVIEN'S RAOCNG CLUB. MEETING f l"O BE HBLn ON TttF, AR3BURTON 1 R i.CBn f >nusß OK TBURRD^Y, iVAHCH 8, 1887. FOR '. ISTMOr H()Ti£B3 O^L''. Pieii-^nt— Mr W C Wallctr, M.^.R Vica-Pr.-eident— Mr J. Ivas, MH R Ju.tge— r W. J. Steward. M.H.R, fcTLWJ BDS : Mr li. Martey I Mr E. Giles Mr A. Harrison | Mr O. J. Neate Mr R. M. Cntlibertson. Starter — Dr Leahy. Hanrficapper— Mr T. Qiill. Clerk of Saales— Mr J. O. Duncan. + Clerk of Coarse— Mr Georgo Soott. PROGRAMME, 1, COUNTY HURDLE RACE a handicap of 20 b.vb; second horse to save his stake 1* mile, over cix flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 10j ; accepta- nce. 10s. v 2. HANDICAP TIME TROT of 20 bov ß • | second horse to receive £6 f re m the Btake.' Three miles. Nomination, 10a : accept- I anc, 10a. Conditions— pull and co . 8 ASHBUHTON PLA.TE HANDICAP of bovb ; second horse to receive 6 soys ron, the stake. 1£ mile. Nomination. 20s i accertance, 16si 4. SELLING HACK RACE of 10 boys N« I . waght under lOBt. \ mile. Winner to be sold for 1 6 soys, any surpl: stogo to the funds. Nomination, 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 26 soys ; second horse to receive £6 from stake. N. mina- : tion,l6s: acceptance. 10b. Three.qua>ter mile. Winner of Ihe ABhburton f'^ie Handicap to carry 7Jb penulty. 6. NOVEL RACE HANDICAP of 26 bovb. One mile. Nomination, 153; t-cceptance, 10s. Winner to be Bold immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to co tc the funds of the Club. 7. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 eovs, for all beaten horseß during the meeting. One mile, Nominations, 10a ; acceptance, free. . 8. HURRY SCURRY, a Bweepßtakes of 10s each. Post entry any time of the day., Catch weight. RULFS AND REGULATIONS. The definition of a difltnet horse shall be all iorees that have been commonly resident m the country lying between the Bouth bank of ' the Selwyn and the north bank of tbe Waitaki from December 81, 1886, and up to tbe date of the forthcoming mcclii g, and owned by a person who has resided m the district abova defined during the same period. General Ruled of the Ashburton TraOeamfin'e Bncine Club and facing Rules of the Canter- bury Jockey Club strictly adhered to. Five per cent, will be deducted from the groFB of all moneys payable m accordance witb this programme for expenses of the course. ; All disputes, claimß,anfl object'ons arising out . of the laoing shall be decided by the Stewards, , or whom they may appoint, their decision m ■ all ponts connected with the carrying out o . this programme to be final ; and entries will i only be received subject to these conditions. All nominations and acceptances go to the , funds of the Club. All entries and nominations to be accom- panied by entrance fees, name »nd age of the hor«s, and colors of the rider and m the hands of the Secretary, addressed to Whittle's Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, the Bth day February. 1887. Weights will be declared and jublished m ootside papere^n the morning of Friday, February 18th, 1887 ; and acceptances for the races to be paid to the Fecretary, as above, not later lhan 9 p.m. on Saturday, tha 26th dayof February, 1887. WALTER B. MOES, Secretary. ASHBURTO2* RACING CLUB AUTU.MN~MEETING mHURSDAY & TjiRIDA 1 JT APRIL 21st & 22nd, 1887r President— E. G. Wright. - ,-».^ Yice-Pre c idcnt — John Grigg. b j'.p ""--Mr> Jndge— Matthew Stitt. • '■■■? 'Hv FrierllanderTT^l-Q-W; C Walkor f • W. f 3J. Denßbire I i Ji a. n. Grigfe I toimsfa^ V; I "f . " R. Friedlander. ■ -Hge?l > wf?!^. ( " ' | TreaßUrer— David Thomas, .-!.^ ri : 4 .Glei:k.,of the Scales— Tf E. Upton.' > •, , ? Olerkof the Course— A.BTewson; :'.?.' : • Handicnppers — The Committee; •' * S tar ter— Dr Leahy. ,--o .'' .v ' - ' "" - • :v'Atfj a^;- ; .■; First Race ok Fach Day to Start" 5 , 12.30 P.M. FIRST DAY 1. DISTRICT HURDLE RACE of 20 soya over cix flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Nomination, 16s; acceptance, 10s; lh mile. District horses only. 2. ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDICAP of 60 soys Nomination, 1 boy : acceptance, Hfov. Ii mile. 3. FOAL STAKES of 1 bot each, with 15 bovb added. For two-year-olcfs bred, owned, and trained by residents m the- distiict defined by Rule 3. Colts Bst 101 b filllea and geldings Bat 81b. Nomination, 10s. rhe sweep to be paid by 9 p.m. on April 18th. Five furlongs. 4. BANDIOAPTIMETBOT(in saddle) of 20 BOVB.. Nomination, 10 *; acceptance, 10s. Weight not less than lOst. Break and turni 3 m lee. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 26 soys. Nomi- nation, I boy ; acceptance, 103. if-mlle. 6. POST STAKES of 10 soys. Entrance, 10a, to be made to the Secretary imme- diately after the Frying Handicap is inn. Catch weights, i-mile. The winner to be sold immediately after the race for 16 toys, any surplus to go to the funfo o the Olub. SECOND DAY. 1. DISTRICT WELTER HANDICAP oi 20 sovf>. Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 10a. Minimum weight, lOat. J£ mile. Dißtrict bo-^es only. 2. GRAND BTAND HANDICAP'of 40 soys. Nomination. 1 eov ; acceptance, 1 soy. Beven fu r>ngs. 8. HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle of . 15 Boys. Nomination, 10 * ; acceptance, 6s. Weight not Jess than lOat. Break and tnrn. Twice round the course. Distric horses only. 4. HARVEST HANDICAP of 20 soys. Aominat on, 10s j acceptance, 10s: Dis- trct horses only. 1 nile, 6. POVBL BACEof 16 fovs. Entrance, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Harvest Handicap is ? un. Catch weight*. Five furlongs. The winner to be sold immediately after tbe race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds o' the Olub. 6. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 20 soys. Nomination, 1 soy, to be made immediately after the Novel Race is run ; acceptance free, to be notified to thn Secretary within ten minutes of the declaration fl wei£.hts. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The Meeting will be held under the Rulrs of Racing and Asbbnrton Racing Olub Rales. 2 No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and ob- jections ariping out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoi t ; their decision on all points connected with the carrying ont of tkte programme to be final 3. A district horse ehall mean any horse tbat has been commonly resident m the dis- trict between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi from January 21, 1887, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a rersou who has resided m the said district during the . same period. 4 Five per cent, will be deducted from the gro a s of all moneys payable m accordance wi r h this progr mmc for the expenses of the course. > 6. All nominations and acceptances to go to the fnndß of the Club. 6. Trotting Races. Horsea must trot fairly to the satisfaction of the Reforee. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by tkfl % name, ege, and description of horse, and . colors of rider m the hands of the Secretary (address— Aßhburton) no later than U p.m. . on Monday, March 21, 1887. t WEIGHfS. Weights for the first day'a handicaps will 3 be declared on Wednesday, April 18, 1887, ' Weights for the second day'u handicaps will be declared at 9 o'cl ck on the evening of the fint day's racing. ■ ACCEPTANCE. Acceptances for the iiißt. day's handicaps mn>t be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 1887. Accept aneee for the iccond day's handicaps at o'clock on the evei/ir. g of the firat day- uf C. Q. JTOOKS, Se tretary



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' Business ftotices> DIPPINOSEASON," 1887. TOMLINSON AND HAYWARD'S LINCOLN DIP, (POISONOUS), GLYCERINE DIP, (NON-POISONOUS), WILL MIX WITH COLD WATER AND NOT DISCOLOR THE WOOL. fpHESE DIP 3 used together m equal proportions gave the highest satisfaction laat JL Season, as is evidenced by numerous Testimonials which can be seen at the Agents. The Glycerine Dip is the best ever introduced for Wool Growing purposes.; and the Lincoln Dip is the moat durable m the Wool, and will keep aheep clean longer than any other yet known. The two Dips used together make a perfeot Dip, and keep any ordinary flook of cheep olean the whole season. They combine highly nutritious and stimulating properties, as well as lasting qualities. They are certain killers of Ticks, their eggs ; Lice, their ova j and all parasites infesting the shins of Khe^p. For very lousy and filthy Jongwool flocks, the LINCOLN DIP ALOJSE ia recom mended, being the most, laa'in^ In its effects. Testimonials prove that m every instance sbeep dipped m the mixture have come m at shearing with perfectly olean healthy skins, entirely free from vermin and parasltei, and the wool peculiarly Boh ard beautifully glossy. PRTOE— Ss 6d PER GALLON, OR £3 10a PER THOUSAND GALLONS OF WASH. H. MATSON & CO., ' AGENTS, ASHBURTON. F. FERREMAJS, •AGENT FOR WEKNEKS PATENT TUBULAR CRANE, OR BAG AND GENERAL LIFTER. HAVING had a wide experience In farmers requirements. I have made It my first study to BDpp'y a long felt want, and am happy to say it exceeded my most •augnine expectation. Its advantages are its lightness, easy adjaatmont to dray or waggon wheel, and can be left m position while m motion as required m loading potatoes ; or oan be fixed to any wall or poBt ; can be worked by hand or horse can be made to lift to any heiuh' ; will bring the bags or weights to be lifted from a distance without handling them ; will turn m any position with weight ; oan be made to lift, up to a ton by one man. For price and particulars apply to 4DAM WERNER, Doyleston, Canterbury, N.Z testimonial: Broadfield, September 6th, 1886. Ma A. Wbbnxr, Doyleston, Dear Sib,— ln reply to your enquiry as to how I like my Big Lifter, I beg to say that it has given me every satisfaction. I consider it if just une nf those things which bas been wanted badly. With the use of a horse I cau load a dray faster than two men oonld, without losing a drop of sweat. Another thing is it takes euoh a short time to erect it on the dray, it just takes me a minute and a-half to do bo. Another thing is, not having any bags to load lately I ttuck it up against a post, acd find it very bandy when killing a pig or sheep. I bave no doubt- that as tbey become known you will have as many orders as you will be able to attend to. Yoa are quite at liberty to make what use you like of this. I am, dear sir, youra vety truly THOS. SHIELDS, #$. Broadfield,^ W- PATCHING M TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. '^~ A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HANJL> OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Linos, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden Lines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, AH made on the Premises. Battens and Canvas kept m stock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins from 6x8t024 x3O always m stock. Oilßkin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 66 ON HIRE. All Obdbbs bt Letter ob Telegram Pbomnly Attjbnded to. W- PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Ancffong; L->T 27, PRINCES t T., NKTHERBY SATURDAY, 26th FEBKUiRY, 1/TR T. RFLLOCK ha« rooeived i iKl_ Btrußtions from Mr W. G. Syd m oopßequenos cf his having gone ( o tlv *orth Inland) to f-'ell by PobMc *v ti< m *r the Area c, on SATURDAY, Feb. 2<, His Freehold, Lot ■ 27, conti«!ru:n i-**-.re, fronting Princes street. itfetherby, Persons desirous < f procuring property '0 <hia district are icvited to inspect tbl' and attead the aai;-. Twmj at s*!e. Ealeatl24s. T. BULLOCK, 2°62 Auct'oneer. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26. LOTS 11, 12, and 13, fronting ALFORI) FOREST ROAD, with DWELLING- HOUSE thereon, FOR SALE ■by order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received ..instructions to sell, on account tnd by order of the Mortgagees, by Public A notion at the Arcade on SATURDIY, 26th FEBRUARY, - LOT- 11, 12, and 13, each containing ' Qiarter Acre, depoeitad plan 278 (lately m the occupation of Mrs Quinton), on which Is ereoted a ■ L Dwelllng-houae of Five Rooms, . with verandah, on conorete foun- ;': dations. >Tfils property Is nice'y situated, being only a few chains from the Town Belt West, fronting the Alford Forest Road, being the main thoroughfare to the Woollen Factory. Thin should prove a remunerative investment. PleaßO note th^re are three quarter- acrea of land. •The terms of payment will be very liberal, vis., only £10 cash. The balanoe by instalment bearing a low rate of ntereat. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 2*63 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 26th FEBRUARY TOWN SECTIONS 542 and 543, with house thereon, corner of Caas and Cox streets. MR T. BULLOCK has received m BtruotioDs from Mr Gedrge Vlinaer (on account of his having removed to the North Island) to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, T.S.s 542 and 643, corner of Oass and Cox streets, on which is ereoted a comfortable Dwelling-house of six, rooms, with verandah. This property is well situated, and con- t lining as it doeß $-acre, there is ample Bpace for another bouse if the purcbaaee so desire ; m any case, it is always an advantage having two (sections a-ijolning. An Mr Winaer has settled m the North Island, this property will be sold at a low price. Terms liberal at sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 2t61 > Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MARCH 5. TOWN SFCTION 62, TINWALD, With Bubstantially-built GRA I N S T ORE, . . FOR SALE. MRT. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, sth MARCH, On account and by order of the .,,,. Mortgagee, TOWN SECTION 62, fronting the Main South Road and Railway Station, corner of Anne and Archibald' streets, Tinwald, on whioh is erected a well-built . GRAIN STORE, Tbis property iV centrally situated; or if a purchaser so-desired, the Store would make a oapital granary for a farmer. It appears to be very strongly built, bo that removal would not damage it. Farmers are invited to inspect it and attend the sale. Terms at Salo. Sale at 12 45, THOMAS BULLOCK, 2°107 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. TO LET.— A 4-Roomed House m Kermode street. \ T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A 5-roomed House, centrally situated, m Tancred st. - Apr ly to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, at a low price, PIANO, by Broad wood and Sons • Apply to T. BULLOCK. THRESHING PLANT FOR SALE. Price £110. The Engine and Com- bine by Clayton aud Shuttleworth- Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR S AL E . A LARGE-SIZED Grain Bruiser, by Andrews and Beayen. Apply to ■_. T. BULL- OK. miNWALD— Town Sflotlons 371, 372 JL 373, 374, 375, .376, 377, In one blook, fronting Thompson street, near the County Saleyarda, for sale at a low prioe, and on liberal terms, Apply to ;i.l T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET at a low rental, 3-roomed Cottage near Mr Sheare T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LKT.,— Four roomed Cottage on Graham^ Road, lately m the occu- pation of Mr P. Heron. Apply to : T. BULLOCK. OATS.— A quantity for Sale ; good Bample. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— At a low rental, Central Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. ' Apply to ..-.••■■ T. BULLOCK y LEI, a three-roomed Cottage ax tj .1 Trevorton. Rent, 3b 6d per week Apply to •: '•'<••••' " T. BULLOCK. '1 O LVST— 2 Cottages In Grey Street ': ? kown as Ooatta' block ; Rent a 5 per week. -^ T BULLOCK, FOR SALE— Two seta of three leavec • harrows, by |f Howard." ■ T. BULLOCK. tpOR WALBi — Lot 25, fronting thi ' North Town Belt. Price, £19 i Liberal terms if required. Apply to > ' T. BULLOCK. ' TO PAINTERS. TO LET at a low rental, Shop n Dwelliughouee m Moore stirea: latel In oooupetlon of Mr'Lncat. BULLOCK



Pabllc Notrea LOST. .f\N between Mr Merodi'h 'l^J Wilnon'fi ard JVlr Jaraieson's furmn Vabnn-.i On.- OPHSKA GLASS. Reward f TEN SHILLINGS on delivery at Mail ffice, or Mr Jamießon'a Fernyside Fa> \n 4 PUBLIC ME* TING will be holdi rl the Chertsey Hotel on MONDAY 3venin*, February 2 tat, at 8 o'clock, t<. consider a d te on whioh to hold sports, md elect a Committee to carry out the ■mo. All interested aro invited t< ttend. 2 31 emplat: hall company, limited, ashburton. A SPECIAL MFETING of Share- holder b will beheld m the Templar Hall on MOJNDaY, February 2let, 1887, at 7,30 p.m. Business : The co a aider a tion of windinsr up of the Gonu>any — boBT. El6ton, Chairman and Secretary. January 31at, 1887. 2§loo IN THE PSTATB OF MICHAEL HOWARD, Deceased. \ LL CLAIMS herein to be sent m f\ on or before the 9fch day of MARCH, 1887, to AOLANDB'RNS & CO., Agents of the Public Trustee, 174 Hereford street, Chriatchuroh. 288 18 THE ESTATE OF CHARLES BAKBR, Deceased. \ LL CLAIMS herein to be sent m j\ on or before the 9th day of- MARCH, 1887, to ACLAND, BARNS, & CO., Agents of the Public Trustee, 174 Hereford street, Chrißtchurch. 287 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MOUNT SOMERS LICENSING- DISTRICT. I HEREBY give notica that the fol- lowing persons bave been nominated as Candidates for the office of Coiniuittee- nion for the Mount Somers Licensing District : — J&DSON, WILLIAM M ACFARLANE, DUGALD MoFARLANE, ANDKEW McULIMONT, WILLIAM PRICE JAMES Pis/iiSR, WILLrAM SPRNOE ! WALKER, WILLIAM CAMPBELL] And I further give notice that a Poll for the Election of Five of the above- named Candidates will be taken at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on WEDNESDAY, 23rd February, 1887, commencing at 9 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. F. MAINWARING, Returning Officer* Aahburton, February 12th, 1887. 2*69 A CERTAIN CURE FOR BALDNESS. HICKMAN'S Eclipse flair Producer. (Registered). PRICe 7 4b. ANEW DTSOOVERY for the growth of Hair on the Head and Face ; for removing and preventing Dandruff, and arresting the Fall of the Hair. It cures any Disease of the Scalp, and causes new growth on the head after being bald for years None genuine without the trade mark and signature— JOHN HTCKMAN To be obtained at all Chemists. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notaky Public. NOTICE is hereby given that the nnderaigned, Messrs White anb O. (White, Smithson, and Raymond), of fimaru, and John A. CAVOiii, of Aeh- burton, ' have this day entered into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Aehbatton, nnder the style of "White. Oaygllland Co.", Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash- urton. WHITE & CO.. JOHN A. OAYGILL. Money to lend In any sums on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullock 'a Arcade 1 0*803 VTTE ARE /^ SH iXJUfERS ,"..■■• o» Wheat Oats Barley AND Grass Seed. H. MATSON •*"& CO., ASHBURTON. T AM A /><ASH pURCHASER • ■ " OF WHEAT 6=A,TS BARLEY '; AND RYE GRASS GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBUUTON. 2*lol ■ . ■■'.<■. GBAIN SEASON, 1887. THE New Zealand Loar&Jercantll| Agency;. Company, f FROM, the 19th INSTANT and during the/ensuing •; GRAIN SEASON Out ASHBURTON aGENCY will be under the charge* of MR. CHARLES W. TURNER, (Late of our Ratal* Agency ) On application Mil Ttjbnbr will affqid every, information as to the cost of Shipping to the English or Colonial Markets, and full information may be obtained as to the' method of forwarding and consigning grain to the ship. JOHN COOKE, . i . Manager. Chriitcburch, lfltb Ftbrntty, 1887. JW-^' • "' ■■•:—■



Advertising Chehts. "It has become so common to begin an article, m an c egant interesting style, " Then run it into come advertisement, that we avoid all such, " And simp y call attention to the merits of Hop Sitters m as plain, honest terms as possible, "To induce people 'To «ive them one trial, which so proves their value that they will never use anything else." '• The Rembdy bo favorably notiood m all the papers, Religious and secular is " Having a large sale, and is supplanting all other medicines. " There is no denying the virtues of the Hop plant, and the proprietors of Hop Bitterß have shown great shrewdness and ability * ■ * * "In compounding a medioine whose virtues are so palpable to everyone's observa- tion." Did SbTßia ? "No! " She lingered and suffered along pining away all the time for yeaTß." *' The doctors doing her no good " w And at last was cur* d by this Hop Bitters the papers say so much about." [ "Indeed! Indeed!" > "JBow thankful we Bbould be for that medicine." A Daughter's Misery. " Eleven years our daughter suffered on a bed of misery, " From a complication of kidney, liver, rheumatic trouble and nervous debility, " Under the care of the best physicinnß, " Who gave her disease various names, " But no relief, " And now she is restored to us m good health by as simple a remedy as Hop Bitters, that we had shunned for years before ÜBing it. Thb Parents. Prosecute the Swindlers!! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (see green twig of Hops on the white label and Dr Soule's name Mown m the bottle), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper ; and if he has taken your money for anything else indiofc him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for tha convio. on. Public Notices. ASBBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that Dog Collars can now be obtained from Mr J, McWilliam, Clerk Mount Hutt Koad Board at Methven. By order. P. MAINWARING, Clerk. Aehburton, Februa-y 19th, 1887. 2108 mOWN HALL, A&HBURTON. ADDRESSES BY MR W. CORBIE JOHNSTON. SUNDAY— After^ooD, at 8, " PEACE. 11 Evening, 7 45, ••THE FATHER'S HEART." All invited. No collection. OENTBAIi HOTEL. JW. MoRAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur- rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine's Spirits and Beers. Good Stablfng— Feeds, Okb Shilling . Horses and Buggies ts let on hire a prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. PUBLIC NOTICE. "RATING ACT, 1876." THE Assessment Court for the District of the Borough of ABh barton for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the Valuation List or JCtatß for the Bftid Borough, will be held at the i lace and on the date hereunder men- tioned, viz., — At the Resident Magistrate's Court- house. Ashburton, on FRIDAY, 4th Maroh, 1887, at 10 a.m. H. CLINTON S. BADDELE2, Judge. R M. Court, Ashburton, February 15th, 1887. 2 85 SALE OF RACE PRIVILEGES. ON SATURDAY 26th FEBRUARY, 1887 JC. DUNCAN has received instruc- , tiona to sell by Public Auc ion at hie Mart, Arcade, on the above date, the following Privileges m connection with the forthcoming meeting of the Ashburton tradesmen's Racing Club, to be held on the Racecourse on 3rd March next, viz :— Gates' Grand Stand and Paddook. Old Grand Stand Publ can's Booth N». 1 Do. Do. No. 2 Confectioner's Booth Race Cards Bight of Sports Horse Yarclß. Sale at 1.30 p.m. J. q. DUNCAN, 2*109 Auctions,



Kidney and urinary complaints of all kinds permanently cured with Hop Bitters. Genuine made by American Co. Bead Statutory Declaration.— l, Franz Baabe, Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Victoria, Australia, do solemnly and sincerely declare that on the 25th June, 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on the knee. lat once took all pains to secure medical assistance. However, m spite of all efforts, on the 27th August, 1877, the opinion was given by pr Macgillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this junoture I called on Mesara Sander and Sons, proouring some of their Exlraot of the Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the same I had the natiifaotion of seeing my son within a fort- night ont of all danger, and to-day be is recovered. I may just add that it was when the erisiß bad been reached that the Bxtraot referred to was first applied. And I make this solemn declaration, eto.— Franz Baabe. Declared at Sandhurst, m the colony of Victoria, Australia, this seventeenth, day of October, one thousand eight hundred and fiveat y-toven before roe, Moritz Oobo, J.P,—