sprung Into life wltbln the last fifty yeai s. One of the most conspicuous facts of the present reigo was the enormous develop ment of the British Colonial Empire. In 1837, when the Qaoen ascended the throne, New Zealand w«b Bcarcely known, and wis only known as a land of cannibals ; and New Holland, as Australia was then called, was only regarded aa a recsptao!e for onvicts. After speaking at some length as to the progress tae colonies had made, Mr Pumell wen-t on to nay that if tbe meeting agreed with him that » memorial was des'.rable, the next ques tion was what form shonld it take. He had left that an open question so that the memorial ahould be one appropriate to the ocoaaion. Many propoeals had been made —some of them of an eccentric character which, although good m themselves, he did not think were Bultable for com memoration of the event. Some of the proposals Including public docks, Bwim mlng baths, etc, and one gentleman down south had actually proposed a drainage scheme for the town m which he lived to be called the Jubilee drainage loheme? All peoples, civilised and Bavage had from time immemorial oelebrated national events by erecting works of art or what they connidered works of ait The savage made b.'g mounds, and m a more advanced state pyramids, and civi* Hied people erected statues and arohes. The proposals he had before alluded to were very good In their way but he did not think that they were Buitable to com memorate an affair of this kind. He thonght that they should ratee funds and ereot some work of art. They also wanted something that would lest for centuries. Bis own Idea was the erection of an orna mental fountain, of marble but that was of oourße only a suggestion on bis part. In this county there was not one single public work of art and he did not tbiak this reflected yery highly on their taste for although individually they might be poor, as a community they were rloh, There ,was one thing, huwever, which must ba considered, whatever they decided to do must meet with general approbation. It was one thing to pass resolutions at that meeting, bat it was an entirely dif ferent matter to go outside and collect Bubscrlptio m. Whatever they elected to do he hoped all would work together and that the County and Borough would erect something worthy of themselves and the great event It was'intended to oommemo fAte. Mr D. H. Brown seconded the resolu tion, and endorsed fn be main the reau r'is of the mover; The motion was then put and carried. The Mayor moved tbe following as a suggestion to teßt tJe feeling of the meet- Ing. " That the present Library building bo extended for the purpose of establish ing an Industrial Museum to bo devoted to the exhibition of the geological and other specimens already m the hands of the custodian, also for displaying sampleH of the agricultural and p-storal, ro'neral and other productions of tha town and country, as well as providing me9ting ao comodation for farmers and others in terested m the development of the resources of the district, at a cost of not exceeding £500 " He pointed out the advantages which would, m his opinion, accrue from the the establishment of such a place and the advantage it would be to jf.intws. [We regret exceedingly that owing to a crush of matter coming m at a lafci hour we are compelled to withhold the Mayor's remarks but we shall publish them t>• morrow.] Mr Williamson seconded tbe motion, and enlarged upon the Ideri which had been advanced by the Mayor. He pointed out that the building could ba utilised as a meeting place by tho A and P. Association, which at the pieaeat time was languishing for want of headquarters. Efcraugers and intend ng settlers to the district could see at a glance by an inepec t! >n of tbe institution the capabilities of ihii district, than which there ie no better m New Zealand. Mr Hughes moved an amendment to the effect that the matter of deciding what form the memorial should take ihould be left to the Oc ramittee. He did not think that the Mayor's proposal would be. found to answer. Some years ago there had been a great deal of talk m Christohuroh about the manner m which the interests of the farmers were neglected, The Provincial Government thereupon voted a sum of £1350 to eatabliih a coin exchange, In which the farmers could tr&nsiot their business, but the sequel ehowed that the farmers never went near the Corn Exchango but trans acted their bnßlneri as formerly under the verandah of. the White Hart Hotel. It would be the same here, the, farmers would not go near the Institution pro* posed by the Mayor, if it were erected, but would go to the hotel and do what business they had over a glass of beer. Besides if the building turned out the success which was anticipated by the mover and the seconder — and there was not a shadow of a doubt m his mind that it would not— a custodian would be required and this meant a large additional expense. He moved as an amendment that Mr PurneH's resolution be left m tbe hands of a Committee to deal with. Mr Purnell seconded the amendment. He considered a Gcimniitee was the proper body to deal with a question of this tort as they could go thoroughly Ipto all the p.rog and cons of the sugges tions which might be brought before them, . Mr Knecn proposed as a further amend ment that swimming baths be constructed This was not seconded, but tho Chair men said that it might be taken as a suggestion, The Mftyot felt grieved at the roraarke wbiph bad feUa.n from M-r Hughes. H(b Bpeeoh was nothing lrss than a gross Insult to the farming community. To ■ay that farmers would not go to the Institute, if established, but would go to the next publio house — wri that a right statement, to make? OSTo) He pointed out the d'fference between the Corn Exchange that resulted irrfatlaro, and his proposal. Farmers could go to a place, such ai he eusgested, and transact the nuny Htile rr^tte:i of business that might call them to town, The expanse Involved m maintenance would be very Blight, as there wai a?reidy a librarian at the building it was proposed to enlarge. Mr Hughes asked leave to reply to thb strict ares of the Mayor which were not creditable to him. He (Mr Hugh- 3) had not Intended to Insult any farmer or any body of fanner,*. What he said was that farmers would go to the centre of business; here it Is the Somerset Hotel and the Areadb Q?he farmers wouldro'takeß&mplos of grain or wool to the back of the library for sparrow* and hawks to lock at. They Would take samples of their products to the buyers and not the post office or such !>lac:s.' He emphatically repudiated any Btgntfon pf insulting tbp farmers. 1 The knnera ana squatters were tho backbone of thp cou*;manity and any man who would wantonly Insult them was either | knav3 or a fool, (Some expressloni|(of dissent with Mr Hughes' remarks were made at the begin , ning of his speech, but these were promptly suppressed by the Chairman ) Some other proposals were tben made. A poblfc olock was suggested by Mr F. M. Joijes, and Mr 4- E. Buchanan hoped tha^ilithe idea of the Mayor's were carried but provision would be made' for attend!) g t'o'tne Hntalle'otuftl requirements of thti community by means of lectures, etc. Ultimately, In order to' expedite busl aejn, It was resolved to appoint a C m infttee to whom the suggestion^wo\ild be r@fe.rred, ana 'on the motion of Mr Friedlander the following was appointed : — " The Ashbarton County and Borough OounoUi', the Chairmen of the various Town and Road Boards throughout the county, tad a representative from each

friendly society. Meßsrei J. Orr, A. Orr, G. Jamoaon, 0. Hirdy, Gordon Holmes, Robert Patton, J. Hood, W. Sutherland, Jamei Brown, D. Wilson, H. Zander, D. OsmeroD, 0. G. Hawdon, 0. H. Dowdlng, E. H. Dobson, Hugo Friedlander, M. Stilt, 0. W. Purne'.l, H, Cullon, J. Boyle, J. Lamble, M. Scott, D. Brick, 0. Tucker, L. Oxley, B. Morrow, J. 0. Mo William, Rowbo, W.O. Walker, M.H.R., J. lvess, M.H.R., W. J. Steward, M.H.It., D. H. Brown, E. Eerrbg, T. Bullock, R. Alcorn, J. Scaly, J. Ward, J. R. Steel, P. Chalmeia, the Clergy of all denomina tions, The Commissioned officerß of the Volunteer* Corps, and the Captains and Lieutenants of tho Fire. Brigades." It was Intimated that the Commit' 63 would take suggestions made to them by letter. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the proceedings.

LAKE HERON STATION.

(AIFOBD FOREST CORBESrONDENT.) Lying away from the beaten track of tour.'sta but endowed .with innumerable beauties it the often spoken of, but seldom visited, Lake Heron. A journey on horßebaok or by vehicle up the Mount Somers Gorge m summer time is worth taking, especially when the traveller can always rely upon a wrrra welcome and hoßpitablo treatment from the kindly owner of the station, Mr A. E. Mere wether. Not bo long ago a homey thatched homestead reminded one of early days and temporary expedients for shelter ; now a commodious house, finished even to the galvanised roof, speake of progress and improvements ia Bymjnthy with the age. The like itself is remarkable for extent, changing Its snrfaco from mirror-like stillness to tho similitude of tha tempest tossed o. can " when the Btormy winds do bio*," and m its still, moments reflecting the grand mountain aconery of an alp ; ne region. New outbuildings oomp'ete In every detail, including woolshed, cowshed, two shepherds huts, and an outstati'on hut, also proper wool-washlrg ahed, have recently been added, and it may certainly be Bald that the eutorprlaing owner do aerves great pralso for the wonderful ohanges made. Wool from thin weh known Btatlon has commanded high pricas former/y, but with the recent addition of two thousand two-tcoth wethers lately purchased from the re newed flock of Sir John Hall, stfll more satisfactory results may Ye confidently anticipated. There is rich grazing for cattle round the borders of the vast lake, which Is dotted thickly with wild fowl of every kind, while the waters abound m magnificent trout; A visitor from the tame scenes of the home countiy would imagine Hmbolf transported to another world, when he gazed on the reimrkable glacier i »pr klinj» m the «un, and the other concomitants of a mountainous region.

CORRESPONDENCE.

» — We do not hold ourselves responsible for tit opinions expressed by our correspondent.*.

A PROFITABLE TRANSACTION.

TO THE .EDITOB. ' Sir, — Some time ago a certain tr.an, being warmly urged to do so, invested 1 £100 m purchasing five fully paid-up £10 ( Bank shares which were then at a premium of £10. Now for his reward. At tho end of tha year a 15 per cont dividend was ' declared, but tho Bank directors actuary ' had tho audacity to eend him a cheque for only £7 10s. According to my friend's arithmetic it did not require a ' skilled accountant to provo that he should have received £15. (No, indeed!) Tho investment therefore stood thuo : Ho had actually paid £50 by way of premium m order to got £7 10a interest, and, as you may find by a somewhat intricate calcula tion, tho not result of the year's operations was, that instead of receiving interest he, ps n matter of fact, was mulcted m the sura of £42 10a. From the above vety simple narrative your readers will no doubt draw the natural conclusion that my friend waa Another Innocent Victim.

PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY.

TO THE EDITOB, Sir, — As Managing Director of the Ashbur ton Permanent Building and Investment Society, permit me to make a few remarks on the letter which appeared m your publica tion of yesterday's date, and bearing the signature of " Victim." I may here state that tl am averse o - being drawn into a news paper correspondence, and shall therefore be as brief m my remarks as the circumstances of the case will admit. I profess to have some knowledge of figures and calculations, but by what " insorutable prooess " Victim has arrived at the conclusion that £30 paid m twelve equal inrtelments ol £2 10a eaoh, at intervals of one month between each pay ment, extending of course ovor one year, oan by any possible means produce £2 Is 3d of interest at tho rate of £10 per centum per annum, is beyond my comprehension. I may here state that he has no more right to olaim interest for anything beyond the subscription | of £30 than a purchaser of shares at a pro ) mium m any undertaking, bus to claim interest for the premium he has to pay for the shares he purohases. Then, again, m tho third paragraph of his interesting epistle Victim makes thc«Bßtounc l uig assertion 'that the difference between £31 18s 9d and £31 11s 8J is 8s Id ; if these are fair samples of Victim's calculations, your readers are quite welcome "to draw their own conclusions" But this not all, m his F.S., which jg soma tiraes said to bo the most important part of a letter, he states that he is 18s Id to the bat). Now if he is speaking|of tho year ending $lst January, 1887, he must surely know that he is stating that which is not borne out by facts; on the other hand, it he includes the present year as far as it has goqo, to have stated the facts fairly he Qhoqld have said that he. has £$1 lln 8d together with four instalments of £2 10s. each, all bearing interest at the rate of 7 per cent per annum, added monthly and compounded half-yearly, m addition to which at tho end of the financial year he wil 1 bo entitled to a pro portionate share of whatever profit may be made. How much this will amount to I leave to Victim's own vivid imagination as a calculator to disoover and set against his phantam 18s Id. Doubtless your readerß will " draw their own conclusioiis " on this sample of Victim's facts. I will refrain from commenting on Viotim'B motive m writing and publisLing his letter. Permit me to men tion a few facts that havo been accomplished by the operations of the Society, which can be attested by mombeis who have bad 12 years experience of its work, whereas Vlotim had, at the close of tbe fipanc'al year, had only 5 rnontb.B experience m whioh to form his opinion, The first issue of pharos mado by the Society waa on the Ist February, 1873, and this isfiue arrived at maturity within : 8 years of the date of' issue, and the boldors of theso shares reoeived £50 12s 9d per share for a share subscription of £2,*; m other words, a shareholder paying 5s 'per menth, or £_ 3 ?er year, fdr 8. yetlrs, reneiyed at the end, pi hat term 35012s ftd. TBe second Issue pi shares took place m the month of >\.ugu£jt f 1875, and matured m January, \BQ&, realising £f>D 19s 7d for share payments amounting to £25 lQa. From tbes6 facts I bave no doubt Victim and your readers will " draw their owu conclusions." Let me close this letter by recommending Viotim to submit bh oalou lations to Borne schoolboy of the Sixth Standard to examine, before he reokle&sly rashes them into print, I may, however, for general infQnpa'iuin, state that tihe Socithy allots £"/' pW 'rienb' on B 'investment sharei, added nionthly and compounded half-yearly, and at the enddf the "financial year a pro portionate share of whatever profit has been made is added, and fain has bedn all'Qcated to the ten" ohareu owned y,iotiia^. -'' ' 'Jam, etc., '' . jl'Waw, Manager. ' AehburtQP, 12th May, 1887. My wife and daughter were made healthy by the use of American Co.'s Hop Bitters, and I recommend it to my people.—Metho dist Cleryraan. Read,

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THE I ASHBURTON OtJARDIAN, FKIDAY, MAY 13, 1887



- Trees Trees Trerg NOTICE TtTpLANIERS. . g f|>HE undersigned begs to call lb< 8 JL attention cf farmers, Battlers urr others to hia extensive ttooik of Flin \ AND FOREST TREES, among whi li aro about 3,010,C00 Forest Trees, Inclu ding 200,G00 Cupressus Maorooarfa, o « and two years old; 2C0,C00 Pinun Insi - nis, one and two yearn old ; lOO.Of C Piuua Larlclo ; 3 0,000 Silver Birc ; 10,000 Pin us Austriaca; all other kinci* In proportion. All kinds nf O*bb»"p Plants on ealr, nnd a Fmw iboußßXl'a of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by post, or othervta, shall receive my beat attention, , JAMES PORTER, OLIFTON NURSE Allenton, Aahbarton, f2B Important Notice. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. I" ' BEG to announce that I have SOLD THE WHOLE OF MY STOCK OF TIMBEE, AND TBE GOODWILL OF BUSINESS TO Messrs Tucker & Restell, . TIMBER AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, TO WHOM I CAN RECOMMEND MY CUSTOMERS * Antl those who kindly PROMISED ME SUPPORT. W. W, WHITE. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. IN Consequonco of tho DISSOLUTION of PARTNERSHIP wo will offor tho wholo of our EXTENSIVE STOCK, CONSISTING OP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS £9000 £9000 HARDWARE AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY £7500 . £7500 GLASS, EARTHENWAEE , AND GROCERIES, £1900 £1900 At such pricos as will command a CLEARANCE within Two Months. As tho DRAPERY, IRONMONGERY, and CROCKERY STOCKS are our own Importations lately landed (some still to arrive) bought * direct from tho Manufac- turers, purchasers will havo an oppor- tunity of getting NEW GOODS, and at SUCH PRICES as will bo better than buying from BANKRUPT STOCKS at any price. * THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON THURSDAY, 12m MAY. ORR & ALCOBN.



Pubic Notices. MRS MANHIRE, ( Saunders' Buildings, AIC7 GODS ff all doEcriptlono r Ajnna, Ladies' and Childion'i - othing m variety on Sale and Pattcrm Inspection. Note the addrefs — SaUISDERS' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station. 250 Acre Farm WBIITBN TENDERS wUI be re- ceived by the underaigcod up till MONDAY, the 16th inst , for tho pur- chase of 250 ACRE FARM m the Ash- burton Forks, as Ruddick'p. Full partioa'ara on application to Okr and AtCOBN. 5*63 Terms eaßy. NOTICE TO SHEEP OWNERS. Joseph Ford's Patent Mixture, A PERFECT CURE for all scour and lung worm In sheep. One gallon sufficient for 160 sheep. Pric?, 17s 6d for one gallon; two gallon tlna, 17b per gallon. Sent to any part on remittance to JOSEPH FORD, Eftling. AQEJST3 WANTED. 4+279 -WHLGFI IS RIGHT, TO LIVE AND EAT, .OR EAT AND LIVE? SOME People Live to Eat, and some Eat to Live. Which is beßt ? To live we must eat, and having settled this, it becomes an important question what to ent, as on the wholesomeness of food depends health, Therefore try T. Hoult's REAL EPPING PORK SAUSAGES, At tho NEW PORK BHOP, between H. Zander and Coy's and the Bread Coy's, where you will find tho above, also PORK PIES, BRAWN, FAGGOTS, PIGS' OBEKKS, PIGS' TROTTERS, POUL- TRY, SMOKED RAMS AND BACON, all his own make and cuiiog ; also FRUITS of all descriptions. HffiRBAL BEER from own Factory, O mfecticnery, &c. . TEA AND COFFEE at all hours. Sitting Room at back of shop for Visitors. 5 104 ' GKEAT JUBILEE SALE «OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. COMMENCING THUKSDAY NEXT. Particulars m future Advertisement, ANDREW ORR DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NOTICE is heroby given that the Partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned under tho firm of: " Sonly Bros." aa Seed Merchnnts and Nurserymen, has been Dissolved by mutual consent as from the 30th clay of April, 1887. r J he Book Debts of the firm havo bean assignod to Mr J. Scaly, who will receive and pay all debts duo to or by tho late firm.' J. Scaly will carry on tho Seed Busi- ness on his own account. T, Seoly will carry on the Nursery Business on his own account. Dated this 2nd day of May, 1887. J. SEALY; THOS. SEALY. Witnoas — H. C. Feoebs, Draper, Ashburton. reforence to the abovo Diesolu- *» tion of Partnership, I beg to intimate that I shall henceforward carry on thoNurßery Department of tne Business m my owa name and on my own account. I will endeavour to maintain and merit tho reputation the late Firm enjoyed during tho 12 years I havo had tho supervision of this branch o£ (ho BusJDeise With tho aid. of an experienced jixiaetical staff, and by giving my ow« undivided poisonal altoiition to the- growth and improvement of my alroady gigantic Stock of F.ru.U and Forest Trocß, I hopo to be aW© to e«3ure complete satisfaction to vay old and valued patrons, and as many new onea as shall faror mo with their commands, THOS. SEALK, Riverbank, Aehburton. "TTTITH reference to tho above, I beg vv to intimate that I wiU m futuro carry on tho Seed Department of the Businc&s on my own account under the style of J. Soaly and Co and trußt my old I'rieiids and the publio generally will continue to extend to mo the same esteemed patronage which they so liberally bestowed on the late Firm daring the many years this branch of the Business was under my oare. I shall continue to employ experts m this )ine, both m Europe and America, for the careful selection and shipment of the Foreign Seeds which I import. By this means I will be able to secure Stocks of the best and purest description obtainable, and at the same time obtain supplies of anything new m the way of Grfrden and Flower Seodß which jnay be worthy of merit, J. SEALY, East and Moore streets, Aehburtoa.



Public Notices. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. A NDREW ORR begs to announce J\. that he has secured tho services of a First-Claws Dressmaker, who has for the past SEVEN YEARS held a leading Position m one of the Best Christcburch Houses. Fit and Style Guabanteed. ANDREW ORE, 5J85 East Street ASHBUBTON COUNTY STOCK AN 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 coat of dipping sheep, apply at the Caretakers. GEO. JAMESON, 3 164. Secretary. Dram Pipes. A LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 lnchee— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GEORGE JAMESON, ASBBURTON T AM A pASH pURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS BARLEY GEORGE JAMESON", ASHBURTON. * 90? AND CABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE taken thoso Central and Con- yenierit Promises m Taocrod Street, oppoei'e Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), and will carry on tho above businesses m all Branches. Furniture Re-covored, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO j ORDER. 5 34 TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs Friedlander Bros and Mr H. O. Segere) and MISS 'HOLLOWAY \ (For a considerable term with Mesrrs Hobday and Co., of Ohriatoharch) HAVE, at the request of numorouß patrons, decided upon entering into business M DRESSMAKERS, eto. , and witn this object have taken premises m TANORED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed, nnder our personal supervision, which will be a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that oould be decired. Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terme — Prompt upon execution of ordars. IVT T S S TT S MORRISON & HOLLOWAT, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREET, /SHBURTON, Opposite Mr Chapman's, Painter. 4 320 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR ST THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The och: is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho varioty of Stylo and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. JChousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Twoeds. Every garinen warranted shrunk Jvorcoats, Watorproof Coats and Loggings m groat varioty Hats, compris ; ng every new stylo worn Ohildrou'B. Jorsoy Suits, Childrrj Mon- of-War Suits • Qeathmen's Hosiery, Scarves j Oxford »iogatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelli i. Bage I The celebrated WERTHEIM SbWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N,?v OLOQ H ING FACTORY,. East Strejst. HORSE OOVERS. HORSE COVERS. J, HESELTJNE, SADDLER, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTOIfJ AND AT TIN fl L D. I HAVE determined to give better value In HORSE COVERS than any other m the trade fn Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of a superior mako for Covers. t have a'so JUST LANDED, a largo Shipment of all kinds of SADDLERS, per s.B. Tainui, from the best fing)it& manufacturers, which J am pre nared to cell at pticee not to be beaten. I have m Stook every description of Saddlery to eeleot from. Oaah Oußtomer* liberal/,? dealt highest Cash Price for Horao £l*i The old motto — * Thjs Esau m ihjb "luEAjEaa; 3+105



Fublic Notices. FARM FOR SALE. A MOST Datirable Properly, oon . eiating of 356 ACRES, well aufc divided, with Cottage, Stable, &o. On< Hundred Aorea ready for Cropping a' once. GEORGE JAMESON, 5t93 Ashburton. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING. MISS CHALKLAN desires to intimate to her frende, patrons, and the public generally that she has Commenced Business, and is now prepared to execute all Orders m Dress and Mantle making. Latest Siylo and Fit Guaranteed. Address— Burnett etreet East. 5, 63 STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LARG QUANTITY OF GRATN; . N O V~E~R MI N. H. MATSOir & CO., ASBBURTON. WATERBURY WATCHES. WATERBURY WATCHES. TTAVING received our first direct Bupply WATERBURY WATCHES from tho Makers, wo nro now enabled to Sell you a WATERBUKY WATCH with Half-a-dozen KNIVES «nd FORKS (white or black handles^ for 13s 6d. J. F. STRAIZ & CO., Christchurch. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ALTERATION. OF TIME-TABLE, METHVES LINE. ON and after tho 16lh fnst. tho Time- table for tho Methven Lino will be as under : — °a.m +a.m. °p.m. Methven, dep. G4O 7.55 435 Lauriston, „ 7.17 8.32 5.12 Bakpia, arr. 8.0 9.15 555 p,m Rakai'J, dep. 10 0 640 Lauriaton, „ 10 53 7,33 Methven, arr. 11 30 810 °Run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. tßtm on Tueßdayp, Thursdays, and Fridays, 'I he others run daily. 5*99 By order. THE ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. MEMBERS are hereby noli6od that the Society will givo Four " Inpflcßide Moetings " during Ilia winter, the first of which will bo held m the Oddfollows Hall on TUESDAY, 17th May, at 730 pm. Admission by Member's Ticket, which includes wives and children only, and m the case of an unmarried Member one lady friend only. This rule will be strictly adhered to. Members' Tickets for current year can bo had from aey of the Directors through out the district. J. O. DUNCAN, 5J87 Secretary. THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing toward? this urgently required Fund through any local Committed m their own locali- ties, or m any ether way more desirable to themselves, can do so by addressing thoir kind contributions either to the Central Committee iv Sydney, the Branch Committee at Bulll (eight miles from Wollougong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Treasurers, Wo.longong Branch, Bull! Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W., April 6 h, 1887. Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, ftc. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. HAVES"* CO. Having BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT STOCK to the tune of £600 And many of theßO Goods nre marked at LFSS THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is TO CLEAR. I ALFRED STENING, formerly of y South Uakaia, Hotclkeep-ir, boing the holder of a Publican's Licenso m respect of the House and Promises situate m South Rakuia, known as tho South Rakaia Hotel, do heroby givo notice that I desire to obtain, and will at tho next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at tho Court House, South Bdkaia, on WEDNES- DAY, the eighth day of June, 1887, apply for a Transfer of tlio said Licenso from myself to JANET MILLER, my appointco and the purchaser of the said promises, Dated this 10th day of May, 1887 5 19 ALFR.KD STENJ.NG. LICENSING ACP, 1881. LICENSING- AMENDMENT ACT, 1882. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ACCOMMODATION LICENSE. T PHILLIP TISCH*, of Alford Forest, JLJ do hereby givo notico that I desire to obtain, and will, at tlio noxt Licensing Meeting, to bo holden nt fho Rojid Board OfFico, Mount Somers, on tlio Sixth day of June, 1887, apply for a Certificate authorising tho isnuo of an Accommoda- tion Licenso for a Uouso situate at Alford Forest, and known aa tlio Alford Forest Hotel, containing twenty rooms, exclusive of thoso required for the use of the family. PHILLIP TISOH, Dated tho 9th day of May, 1887. 578 Please Observe. QUR Teas foy. Strength, Eichness, and Full, Natural- If lavouujd Liquor have no equal, and bear the Highest Public Reputation for Superiority an.d Lading , ' Properties. We therefore feel confident • | that any spurious nostrum would be quite i out of place m order to bring our high- class Teas into repute, aa our practical knowledge m Handling, and efficiency m Coupling their different Properties when Blending, is, we think, a sufficient guarantee for their' ever increasing demand and prominence over the. Low- Class Tens which reou^rq special induce- ments to Effect their Sale, and. sc dista^efyl to tho Public. I HAYEST& CO, : TEA BLENDERS.



Public Notices. -f i Q ACRES together with House To ItcO ket or For Sale, situated on tho •Mitcham Road, being R S. 28250, nearly all m grass, and about 2£ miles from the County Saleyards. B^or particulars apply ° T. BULLOCK. Billiard?. IN reply to Victor Olson's challenge, an Ashburton amateur, who has resided more than six months m the town, will take 100 m" 500 from the jhallenger for £5 or over, providing the gime takes plaoe on one of. the I ommero'.al Hotel tables, Vlotor Olson to have Wb choice of the three. Communicate wllh ROBERT HICKS. 5 102 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBURN, ALFORD, AND ABHBURTON FORKS WATER RACES. WATER will be shut off these racea for FIVE DAYS from 16 h May to allow occupiers to thoroughly overhaul racoß.* By-laws will then be strictly enforced. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER s*Bl County Engineer ASHBURTON COUJSTY COUNCIL. WAKANUI FLAT AND WHEAT- STONE' WATER RACES. WATER will bo shut off these Races for FIVE DAYS from 16th May, to allow occupiers to thoroughly ovorhaul Races. By laws will then be strictly enforced. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 5J60 County Engineer, • Auction. SPECIAL ENTRY, c SATURDAY, 14tii inst. CLEARING SALE OF FOREST TREES. JC, DUNCAN will Sell by Public • Auction at his Mart, Arcade, a largo variety of Forest Trees, comprising Insignip, MiacrocaTpa, Laurels, &c. &c <6c: Without tho slightest reserve. 5 113 J. C. DUNCAN, Auctioneer. /•^OWDRAY Farm, 695 Acres, part \J of Lowcl'ffe Estate, Coldstieam Bo id Board District, late H. G. O. Boyle's. Not having sold this property by auction, I am pvaoared to receive offers fur it np to SATURDAY, May 2Lst. For fu.l particulars apply to T. BULLOQg; SATUEDAY, 14th MAY. SPECIAL ENTRY. ON ACCOUNT OF A SOUTHLAND CLIENT,— A grand line of ■i O DUAL GIIT MARES AND -1 Q J./0 GELDINGS, 3 to 6 years old. 1/0 Ea?h J-Jorso will bo sold subject to n tiial if required Sale at 1 o'clock, T. BULLOCK, 5*G7 Auciionoor. THURSDAY, 19m MAY. CLEARING SALE OB 1 Farm Stock and Sundries. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr Charles Martin, to Sell by Public Auction at tlio Homestead, Winslow, on TUOBSDAY, 19th May, the following Farm Stock and Sundries, viz. — OIA Crossbred Ewes m Lamb O Longwoolled Rains O Milch Cows Young Cattle Q Piga Dray and Frame, Spring Cart and Har- \ ness, Sot Harrows, Whippletrees, Seed Sowor, Wheelbarrow, Wool Press, J Ton Chaff, 40 Bushels Oats, Fowls, Garden Tools, Sundries, &c, &c. | Sa'e at 1 o'clock 5*105 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATUEDAY, MAY 14th. TOWN SECTIONS for Salo by Public Auction, come of which aro centrally situated. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from Mr A. E. Cooke to tELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, 7 To*wn Sections AS FOLLOWS, VIZ., 711, having a frontngo of 66 feet on Wills street, and adjoining tho Central Hotel Property. . 746 Peter streot, 680 Cameron street, 822 Cox street, 318 Havolock street, 818 and 842 Aitken Etreet. The terms of payment will bo very liberal, viz., 10 per cont cash, 10 percent m 12 months, balance extending over 2 years if required. Interest only 7 per cent. Inspection invited, Salo at" 12*45. T. BULLOCK, 5§33 Auctioneer SALE OF FRERHOLD PROPERTY AT TEMUKA. ON TUESDAY, 17t}i MAY. T7~ F. GBAY., fnvored. wHli inslruo _|\_* t^orm from tl»p Mortgagee will Soli b"y rubljc Auction on the above date — The wboJo of \\mt ValuaUo Block of Land lately occupied by Mr Wheel band, used as a Nursery, boing sec- tions No. 6 to 15. Also — The whole of the Fruit and Forest Trees, and Ornamental Shrubs, which will bo plotted but, and Bold m lots to suit purchasers, Also— 100 -Acres of Land adjoining Mr Gco. Edgar's property at tho Hinds, The wholo of this propeity h planted with forest trees, AJso — Seo^ion adjjo^nipg tfce Rail\vay Line, fr,ontmfe 'on a goofl street jpear AJi Job. frown's property, containing } . acre, 2 rood,s ans 2Q porches, Bale at half-past 11 o'clock. Luncheon provided. K. F. GRAY, Auctioneer, N.B.~The Fruit and Forest Trees com prise many thoueand from Seedlings, etc. and are of all varieties, is now a suitable tin;.o f.or planting, and th( wholo will bo sos a,t any eacriJftce. , 5 105 %



MAGISTERIAL. ASHB URTON— FRI DAY. (Before Mr H. 0. S. Bdddeley R.M.) DRUNKENNEBS. A first ofEendor was fined 5s and co9ts. CIVIL CASES Moison v. Morse — Claim 15a. Judg- ment for amount claimed - Zander and" Co, v. Brooks — Claim £4 10a 9d. Judgment by default for amount claimed and costs. Miles and Co. v. Griffin -Claftn £32 9s lid. Judgment for plaintiff by default, for amount claimed and costs. Sparrow y. Davis —Claim £10 17s on a judgment summons. Order made that amount bo paid hi instalments of £1 per week, m default 2 months' imprisonment. Tho Court then ro3Q LONGBBACH ROAD BOARD. "T DECLARE Mr SAMUEL HOLLAND JL du'y elcoted to the office cf Member for No. 2 Ward oa the Longbeaoh Road Board. 0. 0. FOOKS, Returning Offioer. May 13 h, 1887 5*103 ASHBDRTON COUNTY COUNCIL REGISTRATION OF DOGS. i OWNERS of Unregistered Dogs are notified that the Pojice have instruc« tions to SUE all Porsons who have Unregistered Dogs m their possession. By order. F. MAINWARING, Olork. Ashburton, May J2th, 1887. EtflOG . ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for Cutt : ng Gorse X arid Tussocks on Reserve 17G7. Particulars at Council Office, and Tenders addressed to Chairman TUESDAY, 17th May, at Noon. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 5J107 County Engineer. Skin Sales. FIEST SALE~RTDAY 27th MAY. TO FELLMONGERS AND OTHERS. rpHE Unders'gned beg to announce that JL m consequence of repoated applica- tions from buyers, and m tbe interests of their Client 0 , they will hold a Sale of SKINS at TatterealPs, Ashburton, every Becond FRIDAY, first Sale, FRIDAY, 27Mi May, 1887. H. MATSON & CO,, s°Bo Auctioneers. Skin Sales. FRIDAY, ~27tii MAY. TO FELLMONGERS AND OTHERS, IfIHE Undorsi^ned bog to announce that 1 they will hold a Sale of SKINS at their HORSE BAZAAR, East st-oct, ovory Becond FRIDAY. The first Bale will take place on V&IDAY, 27th MAY. Entries are invited early m each week, so aB to enable us to advise buyers of the quantity for each Sale. 'FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, 5*115 Auctioneer. OOLDSTREiM ROAD DISTRICT. I Hereby declare EDWARD GEORGE WRIGHT du^y eloc'cd Member of the Ooldatreom Road Board, he being tho only candidate nominated to fill the vacanoy on the said Boa-d ALFRED A. FOOKS, Sub-Roturniag Offioer. May 13th, 1887. EXTRACTED FROM THE " NEW ZEALAND G AZKITE," MAY stb, 1887. LA2TD TAKEN FOR A ROAD IN UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DIS TBICP, PROVINCIAL DISTRICT OF OANIEPBDRY. (L.S.) Wm. F. Drummond Jervols, Governor. A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS the land mentioned In the Schedule hereto is required to be taken, under "The PubHo Works Act, 1882," and its amendments, for a ceitaln work, to wit, the construction of a road la Upper ABhburtoni Road Diet; iot, Provin- cial District of Canterbury. And whereas the Upper Ashburton Road Board has laid before the Governor tbe memorial, accompanied by a map, and also the statutory declaration re- quired by the siid Act and the amend- ments iherecf. Now, therefore, I, William Franoia Drummond Jfrvoia, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, m oxorciao and pursuance. of the powers and authorities In ma ve9tud by " The Publio Works Act, 1882," and of every other power and authority In anywise enabling mo m that behalf, do hereby proclaim and deolaro that, from and after tho date of ihopab lication hereof m tho " New Zealand Gazette," the land mentlouod m lha Schedule hereto io hereby takon for tho purposes of the construction of the said road. ! SCHEDULE. The parcel of land mentioned here- under : — ,£1 *» """ .2 'a tjQ "a! ra g g .s .2 So a w to a > <m c •§ .2 S $4 PPf s. In tae Provincial District of Canter- bury \ as the said parcel of land is more particularly dellnoated on the plan marked P.W.D. 147C0, deposited m the oiH.oe of the Minister for Publio W» rV^at Wellington, m tbe Provincial Dlatiiot of Wellicgton, and there' U colored red. Given under the hand of His Excellency Sir William Francis Drummond Jervols, Lieutenant General m Her Majesty's Army, Knight Grand Cross Qf the D^aMngulshad Order., of. Satat Michael and' Saint G.eorgej Champion of tha Moat Honorable | Order of, the Bath, Qoyernor ai?d, Gonimander-ln-Ohief \n and over Her Majesty's Colopy of New Zealand and Its Dependencies, and V'c o 'Adimral qf the same ; and issued under the Seal of the said Colony, at the Govern* ment House, at Wellington, this 30 day of APRIL, m the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven. EDWARD RIOHABDSON. Minister for Public Works. Gop save m$ QuEEtf, 5, 115,