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ELECTION GOSSIP

(From oub Exchanges.) It is said to ba probable that Mr N. A. Amen will come forward for Akaroa as a supporter of Major -Atkinson and Sir John Hall- / Major Harris, who is out for Franklin South, received a vote, of confidence at a mealing at Pukekohe. Mr Morrison, one of the candidates for Auckland^ West, has announced himself hi favor of retrenchment, the abolition of the Legislative Council, or at least a re daction of the-nomber of members to 20, wiitifitfb honorarium ; and the reduction of the number of Ministers to foor. He wu opposed to plural voting, and ad* roeated the encouragement of local (oduitriei and the settlement cf the people i upon the land. Mr M'Mordo, a candidate for Rodney, addressed a meeting at Puboi on Jane 28, and laid he advocated rigorous retrench ment, the sale of all railways throughout the colony to a syndicate, and looal option. He received a vote of thanks at the close of hia address. Mr J. A. Connell addressed the Eden electors to-night, the meeting being one of the rowdieit held m Auckland for some time, tbe epeakt>r being constantly inter rupted. He declared himself m favor of sweeping away the Boards of Edaca* tion, raising the {school »ge to seven, and advocated the introduction of the Bible into schools. He thought the village Battlements expenditure unconstitutional and wrong, and wonld not favor the re duction of the number cf the House to 50. He declared that he was a follower of M*jor Atkiason, and received a vote of thinks at the termination of the ad *^re«. Mr Seymour George has announced himself & candidate for Parnell. A cable has just been received from Mr Vesey Stewart to the effeot that he h>s left London, for New Zealand, and will contest the Tauranga seat. Mr Menteath, member for Inangahua, bu definitely deolded not to seek re-elec tion far that constituency. L good deal ef regret iff felt. Mr William Tbomsor, of Green Island, •ontests the Taierl seat. Mr F. S. Canning is out for the new electorate of Waiksia.

SPORTING.

GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE

Following are the handicaps :— 4 Geamd National Steeplechase. Canard, 12at 101 b : Moody, 12at 21b ; Borderman, Hat 101 b; Orient, list 101 b; Bell, list 9b ; Faagh-a-Ballagb, Hit 81b ; Agent, list 71b ; Denbigh, list 61b ; Mangabone, Hit 61b ; Awahoka, Hit 61b ; Chance, Hat ; Secretary, lOat 131 b ; King Arthur, lOst 121 b ; Linwood, JOit 41b; Mammock, 10a t 21b, Victor, JOst ; Medico, 9st 131 b ; Maywood, 9it 12! b; Mainboom, 9at 12. b ; Erebuß, 9it 121 b ; Sultan, 9atlllb ; Ben B. 9at 101 b ; Borneo, 9st 91b ; Bredonbill, 9at 71b } MciterGuy, 9st. HUNTJJB'S HuBDI.ES. Mansion, 12a t 111 b ; Nero, 12st 71b ; Importer, 12st 7ib ; Iceman, 12st 41b ; Little Wonder, 12»t ; Premier, Hat 7lb ; Greyfoar, list 51b ; Maori Lasa, Hat 51b ; Dalhousfe, list ; Ooatello, lOat 9;b ; Matftgowrfe, lOst 61b ; Cord ale, 103t 21b.

CAULFIELD CUP WEIGHTS.

MELBOUBtfE, July 4 The following weights have de elaredifor fche Cattlfibld cup.— -TrentoD, 9st 121 b ; Honey dew, 9at 81b ; Isoncmy, 9st lib ; Lord Wilton, 8»t 311 b; Spade Gninea, Bst 111b j Abcer, Bst 101 b ; Fryingpan, Set 81b; Sllverm'ne, 8-t 81b; Grace Darling, Bst 71b ; Dunlop, Bst 71b ; The Jewel, Bit 61h : Britisher B>t 61b ; Bohemian, Bst slb ; Ben Bolt, B«fc s!b ; Merrima, 8t L 41b ; Pasha, Bst 31b ; Industry, Bib 31b; Kohal, Bst 31b; KiUira, 8atllb; David, 7at 121 b; The Lerlte, 7«t 12lb ; Mitrailleuse, 7st 121 b; Kofield, 7st 71b ; Teddy Yuille 7st 21b ; Eioatoheon, 6st 121 b:

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

Mr Alfred Harrison repor'a his weekly ■ale as follows, Saturday 2nd July: — Therewas a very heavy sale, all classes of entries being well represented, the extreme tightness ofthe money market, however, requiring great perseverance to Obtain anything like reasonable prices, nothwitfestanding? a large attendance of buyers :— Cowb— Springers, £4 to £5; stores, 30s loßOs. Plga— Slips, 3s to 7s ; porkers, 15s to j 3D*. ; Poultry— Fotr 1 *, Is to 2s 93 per pair ; daoki, 3s to 3s 61 ; geese, 5s t? 63 per pair. Frodtao"— Derwents, 30s to 40s ; chick wheat, 2s 63; oats, Is 8d; sharps, 61 to 7«;brao, 4s to 4s 6d ; onions, lji ; carrota, 2«6d ; applet, 6s ; oranges, 7s 6d; matton, l^d to If d ; hams, 3d »o 5d ; baoon, Shi to 4d ; cheese, 3d; oaroase pork, 2d."2Jd, 2£d, 3d, and 3?d per lb. Implements — Trap, £12 10s; double farrow ploughs, £4 and £5 { harness at fair prices. ' Also "a large quantity of furniture and BBadrses.

" Bbmra on Ixoh."— •• Bough on Itch " cures skin humors, eruptions, ringworm, tetter, salt 'rheum, frosted feet, chilblains, itflh, ivy poison, barber's itch. 3

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[rkutbb's telegrams—copyright.] VICTORY OF A GLADSTONITE London, Jnly 3 The Spalding (Lincolnshire) seat m the House of Commons has been de clared vacant by the succession of the Hon Murray Finch Hatton (Conserva tive), to the Peerage. An election took place to-day, and resulted m the return of Mr Halley Stewart, a supporter of Mr Gladstone, by a majority of 745 votes over Admiral Tryon, who stood m the Conservative interest.

VOLUNTEER DISPLAY.

A grand march past of thirty thous and volunteers took place yesterday before the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty was atrended by the Prince of Wales and other English and Foreign Princes. The display was most brilliant and the marching of the volunteers was excellent. Much enthusiasm was displayed by the crowds gathered near the palace.

SERIOUS RIOTS.

Serious riots are occurring at Bolton, Lancashire, between large bodies of men on strike and the police. The latter were stoned, and the military called out to quell the disturbance. They charged the rioters and dispersed them, but not many ..were injured.

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

The foundation stone of the Im perial Institute will be laid to-morrow by the Queen. On her arrival at Paddington station from Windsor, Her Majesty will be received by various officers of State, and a semi-State pro cession will be formed to South Ken sington. The ceremony will be at tended by various members of the ! Royal Family, King Christian of Den mark, the King and Queen of Greece, and the Crown Prince and Princess of Germany,

IRISH CRIMES BILL.

Mr Gladstone has given notice that he will move on Tuesday next that the Irish Crimes Bill, be rejected.

EGYPTIAN CONVENTION.

It is announced that the British Government has declined further delay m the ratification of the Egyptian con vention.

DEATH OF BOYD.

The death is announced of Boyd the professional oarsman.

FRENCH ROYALISTS.

Many Royalists are flocking to the levee of the Comte de Paris, at Jersey. The Paris press denounces it as a con spiracy. The Comte de Paris, on landing at Jersey, was received with enthusiastic cries of " Vive Ie Roi." It is expected the French Ambassador at London will lodge a complaint against the English Government for allowing the Comte to carry on intrigues and virtually to hold a French Court m a portion of the British dominions, whither his adherents can go and returo daily.

THE SPALDING ELECTION.

London, July 4. The " Morning Post " to-day com menting upon the result of the Spalding election, urges that changes should be made m the Ministry with a view to the formation of a really strong Government

AUSTRALIAN.

[BBUTBE'S TBLKGBAMS— COPYRIGHT.]

THE SMALLPOX SCARE.

Mbluotjbnb, July 4. Every precaution is being taken to prevent an outbreak of the smallpox here. The arrivals by the Port Victor are kept under surveillance, and the Board of Health is taking steps to have Hong Hong and the intermediate ports proclaimed infected.

KEMP V. MATTERSON.

Sydney, July 4 A sculling race took place to-day be tween Kemp and Mattersod, resulting m a victory for Kemp, who won as he liked.

THE FOURTH OF JULY.

The American Consul held a recep tion to-day (the anniversary of the de claration of independence), which was attended by many leading citizens, not withstanding the inclemency of the weather. (Received Jnly 5 12.30 pm )

ARRIVED.

Sydney, July 5. Arrived— Tarawera, from Auckland.

STEAMERS.

There was a dense fog on the harbor last night and two steamers went ashore near Bradley's head, but nave since been floated off, neither suffering serious injury.

THE HAWKESBURY ACCIDENT.

The evidence which has been taken at the inquest on the Hawkesbury accident tends to show that the same was due to the stoppage of the air brake.

CENTENNARY.

The Government's proposal regarding the celebration of the Centennary has been approved by Parliament. UNSUCCESSFUL, Brisbane, Jcily 5. All efforts to float the steamer Went worth, which went ashore near Bowen on the 17th ult., have failed.

PROPERTY SALES

Mr T. Bullock reports having sold by auction at the Arcade on Saturday, 2nd July, an improved farm "f 114 acres, near TlnwuU, being R.S. 22089 and part of 23319, with a small house ereo ted thereon, at £6 15a per acre ; also, by auction, and privately, since my last report, T.S. 470, Havelook street, containing £-aore, with house thereon, £150; Lots 7 and 9, Hinds (the original aide on which the hotel stood), £56 ; Lot 3, Hinds, £6 10s ; Lot 7, Alford Forest road, suburban district of Ailentoo, containing about I ace, with cottage thereon, £125 ; Lota 191, 192, 193, Tiuwald, fronting the Ash barton river, containing; about 2£ acres, £45 the lot ; T.S. 447, Barnett street, containing J-aore, with oottage thereon, £100.

MIXED RELATIONSHIP

Many people who have been baffled at times when attempting to Bettle Borne puzzling degree of relationship, will perhaps appreciate the following mixed family affair :— A father, son, and grandson, married three sisters. That looks simpie enough doe3n't it? Well, let ub ccc : — No. 1. John the father married Abigail. No. 2 Benjamin, Bon of John, married Betsy. No 3. Charles, Bin of BeDJ*min, mar* rled Caroline. What then ? John is brother to his son. I John is brother to his grandson. John is grandfather to his daughter. John is grandfather to his sister. John ia father to his wife. John is father (o hia grandson. Benjamin is brother to his father. Banjsmln is brother to his son. Benjamin is brother to his mother. { Benjamin is brother to hia daughter. Benjamin is the son of his sister. Bsojamin is the husband of his sister. Charles is brother to hiß father. Charles is brother to his grandfather. Charles is brother to hia mother. Charles is brother to his grandmother, Charles is grandnephew to his mother. Charles is grandnephew to his v»if->. Charles is the grandchild to hlB aunt. Charles is married to anothor aunt. Charles is the son of his aant. Charles is the husband of hiß sister. Of all the sad, sad things of life, the saddest must be to be boro of one's aunt — no mother .

A STORY OF AN M.L.C.

. WONDER WHO IT WAS, "Clvlb" contributes the following to the ." Otago WitDesa " :— Sydney Smith's definition of "charity ' is well known: " A vehement desire m A that B should ! give something to O." Most of our jubilee charity sshemas come well within this definition. Save In the case of Mr and Mrs Davis, whoße jubilee gift is £10,000, conspiciuous examples of gener osity m this part of the Kmpire there are nooe. We ace j ill too much absorbed m exhorting other people to be generous, An example of parsimony m high places which has a distinctly jubilee flavor about it is communicated to me by a correspon dent. He writes as follows — " A rather rich yarn is told about an M. L.0., no ed m Parliamentary cire'es for his parsimony. In order to enable tbe Otngo members to reach their homes on Saturday night, it will be remembered that a special train was told off to bring them from Christ church to Dunedin. As a consequence a number of railway employes were. deprived of their usual Sunday's rest, the engine etc, having of course to be returned to Ohrifitchnrch on that day. With a view to recompense them m some slight degree, a proposal was made that each free traveller — m other words, all the passen gers— ahould contribute a quartor of a sovereign towards a presentation to them. All Bpoken to willingly contributed hie " quart! r." The M.L.O. m question, who wai strolling on the platform of a country station when the proposal wat moo ed, had been missed m taking toll. A popular M.B.R. was deputed to wait on this worthy m order to obtain hi* contribution, but previous to leavlnp hU Minds wager j were freely offered (but not taken, it is scarcely necessary to say) on the non-Buccess of his mission. Ap proaching the M L.C. with sjme misgiv ings the member of the less exalted chamber mildly explained the object of his mission. " Five shillings ! ' exclaimed the noble " lord," " what extravaganoe ! — here is a shilling for you, and they may think themselves well paid ! " The M. H,R. who quite lost his presence of mind at this outburst of liberality on tht part of one who had hitherto possessed tho reputation of being impregnable on every occasion on which an appeal had been made to his pocket, mildly accepted the shilling, and returned triumphant to his comrades. A consultation was held as to what should be done witn the un looked-for donation. One cf the members suggested that it should be framed and hangup within th? precincts of the House to show that the hon member's pocket acually could be reached, but It was ultimately decided that the better plan to adopt would be to " recommit the question " m order to give the donor as opportunity to reconsider the oonrse of action he hud adopted. Accordingly back went M. H. R to M.L.O. shilling m hand, and informed him that they had decided to return his donation, as they had no wish to deprive him of so Urge a sum. M.L.O. proved m noway averse to this courae being adopted, for ere M.H.R. had time to apologetically state his case, the despised shilling wa<= eagerly snatched out o. his hand and sa'ely deposited m iti original resting place, the hungry look m the possessor* face rapidly giving place to one of self satisfactlou as be resumed his walk on the platform. For the credit of Otae ■ I am glad to say that the parsimonious M L.O. does not belong to this put of the colony, merely having taken advm tage of the opportunity of playing tbe " dead head " to pay a visit to Dunedin."

A "Central N ewa". telegram '. from New York says: — "Dr M'Laughlin, head phy sician of the Philadelphia Hospital, reports the marvellous and unprecedented cure of thirty patients m the last stage of consump tion solely by means of injections of carbonic aoid gas. The gas is prepared according to the system described m a recent paper by a professor m the Lyons University. The medical authorities at the hospital express the belief that an absolute cure for consump tion has been found." The Sultan of Morocco recently punished ona of his 3ubject3, who persisted m smok ing m violation of the recent decree probit ing the use of tobacco, by having his lips out off. The " New York Sun " gives an account of the removal of a thousand-legged worm nearly two inches long from the ear of Annie Schieldberger, a little girl, it having been m her head for the last two years. For a few days it wa3 thought she would bo entirely restored to health after the worm came out, but she suddenly became totally deaf and blind. Taamanian statistics show that the crop of potatoes to as trebled itself m ten years m that colony. Arrangements for starting the parcel post m the colony |are proceeding satisfactorily, and the system will shortly be inaugurated. A sword of honor which was 'being sent to General Boulanger from his Russian admircrß has been stopped at a Russo-German frontier station, and sent back to the donors. The North Otago "Times " says that Mr R. Lear, gardener at Totara Park, has succeeded remarkably well with a rather prolific kind of potato he has been growing. During the first week m August last the seed was planted, and on the 10th November the potato had ripeoed. On the 28th October another lot was planted, and these were dug at the New Year. Still another lot was planted, this time m thfi middle of March, and they were dug on the 30th ult. The potato was raised by Mr Lear, and can apparently aocomodate itself to any season of the year. It is a good early and a capital late potato. With qualifications like these it should find groat favor. The potato is a nicely shaped tuber, and from outward appearances of good quality.

SUPREME COURT

CRIMINAL oEaS Wellington, July 5. The Grand Jury found do bills against Daniel Bazerry, attempted rape, and James Nolan, larceny. Peter Mitohelson and Henry Mitchalaon, larceny at Pal raeraton North, six months' hard labor and Elizi Templeton, recolving stolen goods from them, fna year's hard labor. The case against tho Kcnerya for receiving stolen goods from Orabttee during hiß escape is now proceeding. Christohuboh, July 5 The Supreme O mrt sittings closed to day with the cas3 of Hichard Mackle, who was sentenced to nine months for indecent assault.

POLITICAL.

«, . Wellington, July 5 Me Tole left for Auckland this morn ing. It is understood that the remuneration of the Representation Commissioners will really be less than £ICO each and not as stated by the "PoBt" 900 guineas m all. Parliament will not be diciolved until all Keturniug Officers have received the new bouod»riea, polling plaoes, and the new Returning Officerß will then be gszatted. It is the opinion of the officials con nected with the Electoral Department that Parliament can not meet before the middle of October.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRMIS.

Safe. YN fiLLINGTOS, Jjly 5 Captain Oottor, ot the Ada Daroy, reports that when leaving Port Under* wood on Sunday week a vr389l answering to the description of the missing cutler Thermopylae was entering tha port. There h. 3 been bid weather since and it is believed the vessel is stiil Jyin* there. Drawing Ca:e. Two fishermen put, off m a boat from the old pilot station at the heads yesterday affernoon, and when htlf a mile from the shore the boat caps zed. Charloß Day waa drowned, aud the other man, name un known, was rescued groatly exhausted. Day is a Bingle man and haß no relation m the colony. The body waa not recovered. Found Dead. Greymouth, Jiriy 5 John Sanderson, a miner, 70 years of age, waa fouad dead m bed at Moon light yesterday. He had beea ailing lately. A Hoax.' Timaru, July 5 heit night word was received here from the telegraphist at Temuka that a vessel was firing signals of distress off MUford. Captain Webber, harbor master, with the Rocket Brigade, etc , went i& m tbe tu^ Titan at 9.30 returning at one this morn ing. He reports that there wea no vessel about and that the whole thing was a mistake or a hoax. How it originated will probably be known m the course of the day.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, July 4. The body found m the harbor has been identified as tint of feamuel Switzsr. Charles Alcken, ledger-keeper m the. Bank of Now Zealand, was charged at the Police Court to-day with forging and uttering a chtque for £65, and remanded, ba:l being allowed. Wellington, July 4. A German fisherman, known as "Fat Charlie," residing at Petone, hae been missing since Saturday week. He is be lieved to be drowned, Mastbrton, July 4. John MoOermit wes chargod m the 1 Resident Magistrates' Court this after noon with having an unlicensed still ap cr ratua m his possession, and also with having a quantity of ep'rits on whioh no duty had been paid. Be wbb fined £60 on each charge, or twelve months' im prisonment. Greymouth, Jnly 4. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Harbor Beard could not be held to- night, owing to the new appointments to the B >ard not having been goz-tled, tho old Board having expired by effiuxion of time. This will cause some inconvenience to the contractors, workmen and tradesmen look lag forward to being paid. A change m the weather, betokening rain, seems imminent. To-night rain Is falling m slight bhowers. Dumedin v July 4 The Manager of the National Bank baa received advice that the directors propose to pay a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent for the half year, and c«rry forward £4300.

fi> eating's Cough Lozenges cure Coughs fl, ima, JSronohitis. Medical testimony Hi s that no other medioine is so effectual ho cure of these dangerous maladies. ■1 CLozenge alone give ease, one or two at Hi tme ensures rest. For relieving difficulty V ceathing they are invaluable. They con« Hi io opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists m Tins, Is U& and 2s 9d each. For continuation of news see fourth page.

ME ASHBURTON GUABDIAN, TX3ESDAI, JTOY 5, 1887.



Stratz and Go* . WATCHES WATCHES WATCHES WATCHES -."• ! CLOOKIB' WiTOHES . CLOCKS WATCHES CLOCKS ' CLOCKS JEWBLLEBY CLOCKS JEWELLERY CLOCKS JEWELLERY . . .  JEWELLURY "' .'-■'-, -JEWELLERY / ' ; JEWELLIBY. GREAT Clearing Sale, I TOR 4 WEEKS ONLY* , J. T. STEATZ & CO., : PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS. . JEWELLERS & MAN CFAOTUBERS, 261, High .Street, ; CHRISTCHORCH. HAVING now been established 10 years, intend to hold n GREAT CLEARING SALE of their Large and Varied Stock, consisting ot £5000 worth of Watches, Oloclcb and Jewellery. The Bale will commence on WEDNESDAY, Jnly 6th, and will last 4 weeks only. All Goods will be marked m plain figures, at less than one-half of oar already well- known low ptices. COME EARLY AND SECURE BARGAINS. GENTS' gENGIISH HUNTING T^VERS. 18 carat Gold Cases, usual price £25, rednced £16 10 3 ; nsunl price £20. rednced to £18 103 ; usnnl price £16, rednced to £10 16s; dbuol prior £12 10a, reduced to £8. GENTS' PATENT LEVERS, SOLID GOLD CASES. Usual price from £6 to £10, now rednced frcm U to £7. GENTff ENGLISH PUNTING LEVERS/ STERLING SILVER OASEB. ' Uenal price £10 10s, rednced to £6 10s ; usual ptice £8 10s] reduced to £6 63 ; usual price £6 10s, reduced to £4 5s j nsnal price £6 10b, reduced to £3 10a j usual piice £4 10s, reduced to £2 10a. PATENT LEVERS, STRONG HUNTING SILVER OASEB. Usnal price £3 15?, rednced to £2 : usual p ice £3 38 ; reduced to 355. STRONG HUKTING WATCHES. Usual piice £2 ss, reduced tw 255. I &DIES' GOLD WATCHES, BEAUTI- FULLY ENGRAVED O ABES. "" Usual prices £6 10s, rednced to £4 10s. Do. Do. Usual prices £5 10s, reduced to £3 10s. A WRITTEN GUAJR \NTEE WITH EVERY WATCH. LOCKETS, HALL-MARKED, STERLING SILVER. Usnal prices '20a, redtred to 123 6d ; 17s 6d rednced to 10 3 61 ; 16s reduced to 8s 6d : 12s 6d reduced to 7s 6d ; 10a 6d reduced to 6s 6d ; 7s 6d reduc to is 6d ;6s reduced , to 8b tid ; £i 6d redw ad to 2s. NECKLETS, HALL MARKED, STERLING SILVER. . A very lerge assortmeut, the uaaal piice bsing from 7s 6d to 803 ate now reduced from 83 6d to 18s 6d. SILVER BROOCHES, IN EVERY DESIGN. ÜBnal price 10a 6d.r:lnced to 6s 6d, 7s 6d leduced to 4s Gd, 5a 6d reduced to 3i6d, 4h 6d reduced to 2* 6d, 83 6i reduced to Is '6d. STERLING SILVER EARRINGS At ape ially reduced prices from Is a pair. GOLD SETS OF BROOCH A3D EARRINGS Beaut' f nlly finished, mounted with real stonep.nual pti(M £G 10s reduc \ to £4 10s ; USJaI price £5 ICa reduced to £3 7a 6d ; v >ual price £4 4a reduced to £2 10s ; usual price, £3 5s reduced to 87b 6d ; usual price £2 10s reduced to 30s. SOLID GOLD BROOCHES. Usual piice £3 10s reduced ti £2 j nsual price £2 16s reduced to 355 ; usual price £2 2s reduced to 27s 6d ; usnal price £1 10a redncrd to, 18a; U9U»I prica £1 23 6d reduced to 12a 6d, HDIES & GENTS' STERLING SILVER ALBERTS. A very Inrge variety to choose from, the usual piice being from 7s 6d to 80s are now reduced to different prices from £s 6d 10 17s. As it is Impossible for ua to enumdrato every article, wo invir 3 the publ'C to call and insp:ct for themselves cs one glance wi n prove that we are soiling; thr goods at a price never before attempted m New Zealand. Remember this Great Clearing Sale com* mences on WEDNESDAY, Jnly 6th. Storekeepers, Jewellers, Hawkers and others should not loose this opportunity of laying m their year's stock of our own manufactured Gcjdß* EVERY ARTICLE FULLY WARRANTFD Note the AddreßS,— J. F. STEATZ & CO. PBiCHOAL WATCHMAKEJRS, JEWEL.« 6"ERB, AND MANUFACTURERS 261 HIGH STREET, CHEISTCETJRCH.



Public Notices. ODDFFLLOWS BE-UNION. . I^HE Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Odd. L fellows will celebrate their Fourteenth Anniversary m the Oddfellowa' Hall, on FRIDAY, J- ly Bth, by a Grand Concert and Ball, commencing at 730 o'c'ock. Refref linr-nts prov ded. Tickets — Gen* tlemeu, 2s Gd ; Ludieß, 1- Gu: Chi'i'r 11 Is H. MINMS, Hon. Sec. DISSOLUTION OF PA»X*,^^x..r. "VTOIICE Is hereby given that the 00- --1\ partnership carried on at Asbbortoa under the firm of White, O/ygill and Co. , Solicitors, has this day been dissolved by motoal consent. Mr W. B. Moss 1b authorised to receive all monies due to the firm, and his receipt will be a sufficient discharge. WHITE AND CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL. May 31st, 1887. to the above, the business of Barristers and Solicitors, heretofore carried j on by White, Caygill and Co., will be continued by myself on my own account, at the same offices, Tancred Street.. 6J203 JOHN A. CAYGILL. HAVES & CO.'S Great Sale. OBLIGE BY BEADING THE FOLLOWING:- 1 BLACK Sti'ow B[ats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now 1b Grey Calic 0, l^d White Twill, 2f d Blankets, from 2s 6£d Lot Velvet Buttons, all iz 3 dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d • Lace Curtains, Is Bojs' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hat 3 wore 53 9d now 2s 3d Heavy JDress Goods, 6|d Lot of Wide Bibbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4£d "Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Trousers from 6s (Jd Let of Diagonal Coats were 21a fid now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull Cheap, and & quantity of other goods too numerous to mention m this advertise- ment. — — .• In addition to the above, H. &Co. will during the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND CO. 'S 6t29 • T. Bullock. TINWALD. TO LET— A Cottage near the [School. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET — fi-Foomcd JLTou66 m Cameron Street, opposite the Wesleyan Church. A ppl.y to T. BULLOCK. O7 IAS TOWN SECTION 260, otj I JLV Tinwald, near the Railway Station for sale at the above price. Persons desirous of qualifying themselves for a vote at the forthcoming election this offers them an opportunity. T. BULLOCL. 'pO LET.— Dwellinshouee, together with .(. email a. able, Moore'a Road, near the Presbyterian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET,— At a low rental, Property m Tancred Street, recently m the occupation of Mr Dolman, on which i erecied Shop, Sable, etc, — Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOE SAI Central Site, being part of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Acre, having a frontage of 33 feet on Burnett Street, and adjoining the 11 Mail" Office. Very liberal terms of payment will be accepted. — Apply to _ T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE-Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £19. Libera terms if required. Apply to ■ T. BULLOOK. TO PAINTERS, TO LET at a low rental, Shop and Dwellinghouse m Moore street, late!} m occupation of Mr Lucaßj) T. BULLOOF FOR SALE. 4 Girongly Built 4 Wheeled covered A Waggon, suitable for a Hawker' __ T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET-— AFour-rccmed Honae with Shop, adjoining Mr Heaeltine's pro- perty, .and no<»r the Railway Station. A lair rental will be accepted. | T. BULLOOK. H. Matson and 00. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A L/.TUx QUANTITY OF GRAIN,- N O v"e~R MI N. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. , — WE ARE CASH grOROHASEH OF Wheat Oats Barley AND Byegiass H. MATSON & CO., ASH BURTON. George Jameson^ ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND j SALEYARDS CO., LIMIT D. DIPPING SEASON, 1887! THE CONCRETE DIPS are now 60 feet long, and fitted with all the latest iropiovements. For particulars as to r oat of dipping sheep, apply at the Caretakers, GEO. JAMESON, 3 164. Secretary. Drain Pipes. a LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 .'lnches— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTION #OR SALE BY • GEORGE JAMESON* ASfIBURTONJ



Business Notices. McOallum & Co, COAL! COAL! COAL THRESH SUPPLIES OF NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPORT COAL GREYMOUTH COAL. ALBO-— Native Goal, superior to Mount Somera Coal. Fresh supplies of Building Timber and Building Materials of every description, i FBESH IMPORTATIONS OF FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HAN WIRE. WIRE- WIRE- BARBED & PLAIN* Nb.'g 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No.> B, 9and 10, ROUND STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION barbed wire, •• acme • STANDARDS STANDARDS STANDAEDS. Out and Punched to any length and guage required, McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber and Coal Merchants & Importers ASHBURTON, OAMARU DUNEDIN & INVERT CABGILL. 4tl6* DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. ORK aND ALCORNS Great and Suc- cessful Dissolution Sale will be con- tinued DURING THIS MONTH, Greater Bargains than Ever. 47D<zen or 564 Ladies' and Children's folt hats all New Shapes, regular Price from 5s 6d to 12b 6d; reduced to Is 3d, Is 9d and 2s, equal to 6 Hats for the Price of one. 1145 Yards New, Fashionable, Firsfc- : class Drees Material. Regular price, 2s, \ and 2s 9d ; reduced to 12£ d and Is 4§d, so as to clear the Lot this month. A small Lot of BEDSIDE AND HEARTH RUGS At Is, and Is 6d each. order to secure any of this Lot an early call will be necessary. MENS* ANITSoYS' SUI : CHEAPER THAN EVER. BOOTS : Two Trunks of Ladies' Boots, alightly soiled on the Soles, at less than half price, LOTS OF BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT BTILL LEFT. The Genuine Sale on count of DISSOLUTION of PART- NERSHIP is at ORB, & ALCQENU



Public Notices. LOST— On Saturday last, a pircel containing one pair of Boots (ad- dressed Mr J. Steel, Aahburton), between Tinwald and Burnett. Street. Finder suitably rewarded. App'y office of this paper. 7 29 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TOHE Fords on the Rivers are dangerous. i. Persons are warned that traffic is stopped till the same are repaired; Do MoLEAN, Chairman. ASHBURTON GUARDS. ASOCIAL Gathering, consisting of j Music, Singing, Dancing, and j Military Exercises, will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall, on FRIDAY, July 15th, at 8 p.m. Tickets, 2s Gd each. Ladiets free, J. PURCHASE, 7t24 Secretary. Linseed. FOR SALE— A good clean cample, fit for seed. GEO. JAMESON, 7 20 AshburtoD. TINWALD PRESBYTERIAN OBURGH ON WEDNESDAY^ JULY 6th, IN THE HALL. 1 NNIVERSARY Tea at 5.30 p.m. Sale ii. of Work at 4. Public meeting at 7 30. Addresses by Ministers and others. Musical selections by the Choir, 6 181 ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. ""VTTANTED — A middle-aged aingle W man as assistant at the Hospital Salary, £50 par annum and found. . Apply for particulars at the County Council Chambers : Applications to be sent to the under' signed not later than 11 a.m. on the 14th fhfltant. By order. : . F. MAINWARING, Clerk. AuhbnrtoD, July 5, 1887. 7J28 .TENDERS FOR GRAZING. 2424 ACRES; mni^DERS will be received at the L office of the Undersigned up to SATURDAY, July ldth, for renting the 2424 ACRES known aB Singletree, for one or irore years. 1400 Acres now laid dowa to English grass. For full particulars apply io H. MATtiON& CO., 7|26 Aahburton, TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. mENDEPS are invited for the following J, works : — Forming footpaths and aide channel m Harlond street Shingling Carter's Terrace. Form'ng to full width part of Lsghmor road. Specifications may be eeen at Fooka and Son's cffico. Tenders oloce at noon on SATURDAY next, July 9. ». J. FOOKS, 7*23 Clerk. ASBBURTON G&S, COAL, AND OCKE COMPANY LIMITED. "VTOTIOE is hereby given that any Person i\ Lighting Street Lamps, other th^a the Setvanta of the Gas Company, will be proeecuted, nnd a Reward of ONE PODND is cfferad to aijy Person giving Information which shall lead to the con- viction. By order, J. WARD. Secretary. 4 SHBURTON PERMANENT X\ BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay- ments due will be received at the Society's offices, Burnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 6 to 7.30 p.m., on TUESDAY, July 5. Deposits received at the highe3t cur- rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £100 upon firat-claas security. No of Montnl y Amount Total Years Re Pay- per Amount ments. Annum. Repaid. £s. d. £ s. d. £ a. d. Two ... 412 265 6 0 110 12 0 Four ... 210 8 30 8 0 121 12 0 Six ... 1 17 2 22 6 0 133 1 Eight ... 1 10 2 18 2 0 144 16 Ten ... 1 6 415 16 0 58 0 0 J. WARD, 2* 9 Directing Manager. Auct'opg. ( SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 9fch JULY. A BEAUTIFUL Lot of Firat-clftß* £\_ CANARIES and English Songatera ALFRED HARRISON, 7*27 Auctioneer. I* THURSDAY JULY 7th JULY 7th At 11 a.m. EXTENSIVE SALE OF JAPANESE MANUFACTURES Works of Art. GOODS OPEN FOR INSPECTION TO-NIGHT, from 7 30 to 9 p.m NO RESERVE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, Auctioneer,



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