ASHBURTON LIVE STOCK MARKET

* 1 Mr D. Thomas reports npon the live e!ook market for tho week ending June 13th as follows :— On Tuesday at the Ashburton Yards I held my usual weekly sale of sheep, cattle, and pigs. The total entry comprised 3900 sheep, 14 pigs, and 21 head of cattle. Tho attend ance was fairly good, and although at the commencement of the sale it was rather dragging, store sheep at tho midd'e and towards the end of the sale were well com peted for, and sellers had every reason to be satisfied. A good enquiry esi3ts for good four and six-tooth crossbred wethers and maiden ewes m good condition ; and we sold a line of wethers off turnips at 10s ; we have also heard of a line off grass of mixed sexns to be pat on turnips at 10s 6d all round. I sold sheep at the following prices : — 29 fat ewes, 7s lOd; 22 fat wethers, 8s 8d; merino wethers, 4s 83 ; store crossbred ewes and wethers, 8s 3d, 7a 6d, and 7s; crossbred lambs from 4s 3d, 4s 10d, ss, 5s 6d, 5s lOd, 6s 6d, and 7s 4<3 ; two-tooth crossbred, 6s 9d to 7b ; crossbred ewes (middle age)d, 5a 8d ; merino ewes (boilers), Is 3d to 3s 5d ; merino wethers (boilers), Is 7d. In pigs, 303 3d to £2 ss. . Cuttle a dragging market, equal to late rates. - On Saturday I sold Mr H. Dalton's land, at the Hinds, for £7 15s an acre.

THE MARKETS

♦ (PSB PRESS ASSOCIATION ) London, Jane 15 In consequence of nineteen ships being late, 60,000 bales have been excluded from the wool list, The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day show the total reserve m notes and bullion at and the proportion of reserve to liabilities at 43 per cent. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is *,470,000 quarters, and for the Conti nent 720,000 quarters. Prices of wheat are drooping. An oft-coast Australian cargo, m iron bottom, sold at 32s o,d. American parcels are firmer. Tallow — Mutton, 245; beef, 235. Svgar — German beet, 13s 6d. Rain during the past few days is improving the prospects of the hop crop. Wheat prospects are more favorable.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

FREETRADE AND PROTECTION.

TO THE EDITOB. 51%,— 1 notice In vonr isaop of yester day s report of a trial of a new machine lor ploughing, discing, and harrowing at One operation. I was one of those Innocent persons who after reading reports of trials la other parts of tho couutry and the advertisement appearing In your Aolamna went to some Inconvenionce to see the li> called new digger triad. You, Sr, may imagine my disgust when on arriving at Mr Markey's farm I found, Instead of anything new, an Implement of » very old type, the nowost thing about It being the OODStrnotion of the frame, aod thataolose copy of what may very fairly be called a "New Zsatand plough frame," the so-called digging part of the plough being nothing newer than an American breast and share, the only part of the plough the makers caa have any claim to being the akim coulters— -common skim coulters, the Identical pattern used by our grandfathers. The work done by this combination of •nilqcated parta vr&t as near as possible what one might expect from an American gang plough, and any ordinary plouzh might be made to do the same kind of work by substituting for ekeiths th<» emnmon skim ccnlters, and adding a tail piece to the upper pirt of mould bard. This plan would not only do as gcoda spec! men of dlj?glng,asthey calllt.astheso oilled saw digger, hut would be of considerably lighter draught. One thing more; explain It Protectionists if you can. Under Freetrade the whole thing as shown jeaterday could be made by New Z?aland Implement firms and sold for at least two pounds les* than thd prioa of the Imported article. — I am, etc, Plough Boy.

MELBOURNE TOWN TALK.

(f»01f OUB OWN 003BESPONDBNT.) The Speaker of one Lower House, the Hod, M. H, Davles, has again come to the front with a generous gift of £1000 towards tbe Consumptive Hospital. His magnificent charity of £10,000 In honor of Her Majesty's Jabllee is still fresh fn tbe publlo Kind, and this seoond Instal ment Is a fitting sequel. The Speaker ie a very satisfactory man from a colonial point of view. He has made himself a millionaire m Melbourne, and here he ■pends his* money freely and wel', m ■trlking contrast to other oolonlals, who grab all they can here ani then spend it elsewhere, or else save it np until thry hare reluctantly to leave it. Mr Daviea la popularly supposed to have made some where about a couple of millions out o! laod during the past few years. J bear privately that that well- known bloolr known as " Monty Levy's corner," a£ the Intersection o( Collins and Elisabeth streets, has been sold at over £2000 a foot. It is the very best site fn Mel bourn^, which will account for the marvel* loae price It fetched. Tbe history of one of its formor owners many years ago Is one of the moat curloua outside the pages of romance, and Is so very extraordinary that it !■ worth relating. This man's nime wii Thomai, and for many years ha remained poor and straggling. His only son ran away from home, and subsequently when after some years the father found himself a rioh man, he set to work to find and roololra his errant but ■till loved son and heir. Ho travelled •bout m this quest from country to country for years, finding a oluo then losing It. Eventually he discovered the young man, but to his horror found him a raving maniac m a lunaUo BBvlnm. Th's proved oaoh a shook to tbe father, tbat he returned to Melbourno, built a solitary house half-way between Frankston •nd Boapper Point, and abut himself up Id it to the exclusion of the world. Ho took to astronomy as a mode of recrea tion, and hid an observatory built on to the house. In this retreat he passed most of his time, solitary and broken hearted. One day he was taken ill and confined to his bed, but a week's confine - n»ents*w him recovered and eager to rename his astronomical observations . His break fast wes brought him, and he determined to get out of bed and dress after eating it. In bis eagerness he leant towards the )ittle table on which it had been placed, fell 'oat of bed «ad broke his back- He died on the spot, jnd all bis possessions paiiad to the Grown. A.s a curious Biitory t" think thfs Is quite unique In Australian annals, ' : life shall be particularly wall-off for theatrical entertainments during Exhibi tion time I think the principal attraction wil} be! Ejlaionsen's Opera Qompany, for aNjcbrdJngf to what he writes from home hfe if jangeglng a particularly str6ng JVoppe 'of artUtf, j he.jrd from him privately ye«tprday. He writ pa that he h« engaged Slgnora Medora Ijiblaohe (daughter of the great L^blaohe,) a iptendid contralto and a great London •tar. Ha has also engaged a company known as "The Spanish Students," whoie particular r6h is ringing and danc ing, These be Intends taking all over ■he colonies, so my country readers will have an opportunity soon of seeing some real ." bolero " dancing and twauging of tjlt gay guitar,

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS V. MIDDLESEX, [per press associationJ. London, June 14. In the match against the Australians the Eleven of Middlesex made 68 m their fmt Innircs, tho principal scorers being — Walker 19, Robertson 16. Tamer pot four wickets fo? 3), Ferria four for 35 Bo'.h bowled splendidly. Play was stopped by rain.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION

(P3R FHESS ASSOCIATION.) Vienna, June 15. Count Kalnoky, iv the course of a speech, said the situation m Europe is relatively calmer, though m consequence on the non-settlement of tho Bulgarian question the Powers are compelled to prepare for war m order to be ready for a sudden emergency. England's policy m tho Balkan was entirely m accord with Austrian views.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

# fpER FKESS ASSOCIATION.] More Embezzlement Cases. Invercakgill April 16. Q. F. Dsjoax, ioe many years Town Clerk of North Inrer<nrgUl, was charged at the JR. MT. Courfc with embaying eighteen Bhilltngs, and remanded till Tuesday. Bail was refused, the Crown Prosecutor ntatlng that tho total defal cations of tho accused ware very largo Dejoux's defalcations are Baid to amount to £1200.

THE CONVICT ROBERTS.

The vicinity of the railway station pre sented a most animated appearance last evening, as it was bruited abroad that Roberta had been captured at the Hinds, and was being brought on by the express train. The presence of bo many member* of the foroe, detoctives, etc , In the dis trict lately, lent c lor to the rumor, aa it was freely atated that Roberts had been seen openly. It was some considerable time before the crowd ooald believe that they wore being hoaxad, and that no Roberts *»aa to be found* It was curious to notice the action of the crowd jostling one another to get the flrat view of the noted gaol broaker. It seems that a policeman hsd been sent on daty to the Hinds on horseback, and there received a wire to go farther south by train and leave his horse. A lad from the ntab'es was sent to bring back the horse, and the con clusion jumped to was that the trooper bad Roberta m tow, and wonld bring him up by train. It was some time before the crowd would be convinced that Roberts was not In irons, la a horse-box, the tra'B. What gave credence to the rumor that the capture had been tffeoted Is that a distinct double of Roberta la at present In the district. Those who know Roberts say the two persons, at first sight, are exactly alike In feature and build. It Is assorted that thla double has been watohed very oarefally by a number ot people, and even the police have been de ceived for a time by his appearance. While the police are actively searching this place from Gbristohurch ooroes the news that Roberta has escaped to eea m a boat well provisioned, and that he expects to be picked np or tfteot b landing on some part of the coait where he 1b not likely to be pounoed upon. A rumor is flying around too that he has been seen at Mount Somers. In fact he eeerri a perfect will-o'-the wisp and he can con - gratulate himself that he fa leading the police officers a lively dance

THE POLITICAL SITUATION

.T. "♦ The division upon the Becond reading of the Customs Tariff Bill serves to show the relative strength of the Protec tionists and Freetrade parties. The former, which is the Government side, polled 53 votes, "while the Freetraders mustered 29, or counting pairs 31, against 55. This accounts for 86 members m all leaving 9 unaccounted for. Of these 4 were absent from Wellington, while the Speaker is a £tth. Only 4 members who could have voted abstained front so doing. These wore Messrs Joyce, Kelly, J. McKengie and Pearson, who are either Freetraders or have no great sympathy with Pro tection. Three of these, however, are not likely to tako any action, hostile to the views of the Opposition who are ibainly Protectionists, but if they did the voting power of the Freetraders would only amount to a total of 85, only leaving the Protectionist a clear majority of 20. We have spoken of the Opposi tion just for the nonce. The term is a misnomer, for the Opposition Party proper are for the time being supporting the Government, while of the 35, who oppose the Tariff Bill, more than three fourths are old followers of Sir Harry Atkinson and seccsionists from the Government' pajty. An, attempt is being ma.de by the minority to eliminate the Protective clement of the Tariff by first demanding further economies, and then takipg the amount bo to be saved off the Proteptiye duties?. The party now led by Mr Beetham m this direction are astutely endeavouring to make it appear to the country tfyat the Protectionists desire to impose an unnecessary taxation. Members are, however, not at all likely to fall into the trap thus cunningly laid, and the Pro tectionists may be depended upon to stand together to secure those portions of the Tariff which arc calculated to aid the development of local industries, and will probably endeavor to relieve the tax payers whenever possible by striking out non-protective imposts — such as the tea, salt, and common duties — and if need be substituting others of a less oppres sive character. The straggle m Com mittee will doubtless be long and keen, but present indications point to the probability of the Tariff being parried through without vqry material altera tions'. Ayhax will happen oftorwards it is impossible to predict. The Opposi tion ' proper will probably return to Opposition, and the Freetrade ' party will, we think, refuse to serve under the Government banner. If this be bo, then tn'ere will be. three parties m thfTHqusq] of Vhioh that led ty Sjr Harry will tib nunierically the weakei 1 , and at any moment at the mercy of the other two. This must, ere longj lead to one of two things— either the resignation of the i Ministry or its re-cohs.truqtion — and of tjje 'two the latter is, we ttiinkj \\\e mps'fc probab}oV " ' " ;

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

I (From our oww Cojiuespondent.) Wellington. Jaae 15 The Government proposals with regard to the no* oontraot for tha San Francisco service which will be laid on the table of the Hoaaa this aeEsion will provide for tho coutraot to bo of not loss than five yeara as they consider that no Syndicate or Company would build boa'a for a lesser period. The policy of tho Grovornmont with rowct to RiiilwiVß for the oorientu r i'ent yoar will consist prac ic\l!y of >h)!c stoppage. The only new oont-Rcti will b 3 ou the Ohseo Oantral and Manawatu Gor^o. The New Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Bill whic^i the Colonel Secre tary ia Introducing will euablo corporate bodies to hispac!; food for slaughter, and to oondemn the same alrald they consider it unfit for human f od Tho Oonncil by 15 to 10 this afternoon throw out the Oodlln Moth Hill. Tha evening »aa devote. l to th» con sideration of tha Tariff. On the Premier's motion the prlmago ducy of ono per oont wan amended by substituting tho worda " true and real vdna thoraof for fair market value thereof In the country whence tha same was Imported, " the i objsct being to prevent the U39 of fio I tlous Invoices A new clause waß added prov'dlng a penalty of £50 for the aalo, use or possession of unstamped playing cards, It was resolved to exempt from duty machinery ordered prior to tho Tariff, and landed within six months. The echecSule of duties was then takon, the items being reviewed seriatim The Souae was divided on the duty on apparel and ready-made olothinp, Mr Tanner wmtiog it re i a sad from 20 percent to the old ra'e of 15 p3r C3nt v but this was negatived" by 48 to 31. A motion to exempt cutton and linen w*s made by Mr Seddon, but thfa a'ao was lost by 48 to 30. When the item boots and shoes, 20 per cent, was reashed, Mr Sloes asked whether thn Piemier hid considered the proposals to charge the duties at per dozm pairs of boots, The Premier replied that he had done co, bat ho thought the ad valorem system pre ferable, A proposal by Dr Hodgklnaon to reduce the duty to 15 par oaut was loot by 48 to 26. Mr Seddon, who has always had a strong anti-Chineße leaning, Ib evidently of opinion that the conclusions of the Conference juat held at Sydney are not HufEoiently stringent m their chiraoter. Ho therefore intends to ask who was responsible for the Hon. Mr Oliver's late arrival In Australia. Tha annual vote of £500 for the New Zealand Riflj Association does not apr/eir on this year's estimates. It would there ford appear thalGbvvjmraent donot Intend the continuance of the meeting. Unless tho Hocue can induo4 Ministers to place the vote on the supplementary estimates, it is unlikely that the next fixture, which was to have bean held at Blenheim, will name off * [An article whbh appaars m to nlghi'a " Pojt " has fallen like a bombshell on the Arckland and Taronakl members. It Is pointed out that the Trunk Railway Loan juat floated has been raised for the construction of the Central Line, and not one peony of it oan ba diverted to any other purpose. The wording of tho North Island Main Trunk P.ailway Loan Appro priation Act 1886 ia peculiar, but a perusal of it shows not only that the C-.ntral Line la clearly defined but that the proceeds of the loan must be kept separate and spent on this lino only. The article says the loan now it is rased is Irrevocably oonne orated to the construction of the Main Oen'ral Line. Parliament may suapend ex ptnditore aa long as It likes, but the money must remain intiot until it la spent m the manner specified. Evea the expenditure on BUrreya or alternative lines dees not some within the limit of the Act and the M-nister of Publlo Works will bo unable to olmrge the coat of tl o expcns3s of tho Taranaki surveys to this loan, The Act Is not one which oan be repealed because It formß part of a oontraot frith the bond* holders who have eubecribed the loan and no Governor would give the Royil Assent to a Bill which varied tho security given for the money on terms of the contract with the bond-holdorß. Much merriment was canned m the House last nlftht during the dissuasion of tho qaes ion |of duties to be placed on certain kiuds of fabrics. Certain members expressed a deßlre which doubtless animates m:st hoads o,f fimllfes to die courage extravagance m their households by means of t>riff Imposts, Qao gentle man declared that he did not care to encourage ladies m whom he was interested to be decked m silks and satins and brought down the house by observing that he considered beauty unadorned to be adorned the most. Menfra Moss, Perceval, and Fitohett, tho O< mraUtea appointed at a meeting of ProteotlonUta the other day to analyse the twlff with a view to deciding what ooaree the party shall take with reference to the tariff m Committee, have completed their taik, and to-day watted on the Premier, and had a long interview with him. The result was, I believe, satisfac tory to both sides. A number of draperß m this city vfaited on tho Treasurer to-day made repre sentations to him m connection with th,e tariff. They n^ed him to lessen the glasses of soft goods, and to give a bettor definition of the word '•appwel." The Premier *xpre:s d his willlu neis to oonsider the augge&tlcns, and probably a Committee will be formed to confer with him. The »pp,srel item., however, *&i passed qs it s^ood. Mr Walker presented to-day the petition of Edward Herring, of Aahburton, praying for an order compelling James Toner to pay certain costs, amounting to over £48, which petitioner had to piy for an aotlon brought against him by Toner, though he won It. g|Mr Perceval to-day presented a monster petition In favour of tho abolition of the totaliffttor, Bigned by tho Primate and some thousands of others. The Public Petitions Oomraltteo find that there really is mcch immorality m wicked Wellington, and m reporting on tha petitions complaining thereof recom mended — (t) Thai tho ogo of oonaont be raised to Blxteon ; (2) that extended poweis be given to lha polioe to iuepeot brothels ; and (3) that the Contagious Dif eases Act be enforced m tho large towns. Some misconception exists about tho Shop Hours Bill, Fruiterers, tobacoonlstß, and confcQ 1 loners aro intended to be ox oepted from its ope-rations, and loonl option outside of the four large centres of the colony will be given A largo petition is coming to Wellington from Oamaru. Mr Anderson has given notice of the following question, with a view to getting something done m tho way of Rattling the question of railway mapagemont ;— lff it Is the Intention of the Government to Im mediately consider the adjustment of railway freights, and the faollltioß for tho transport of agricultural &nd pistoral prodaoa on the New Zealand lines, for the parpoco of l tt fosterlog the agricultural and pastoral interests of the col6ny.' A return preaentei tp ; -day gives Intereßt lng particulars In connection with tho employment bf prison labor for the last finanolal year. At Auckland the oonv(ct3 employed the shloing hours l\\ road making. They also to make 63 CTfflr/ii during the year, which wore Uiod for deceased Hospital and other oharitablo aid pensioners. At Dunedin iho principal minufaoturea wore socks and j icketa, whloh realised nearly £30. At Lyttsslton ooly prlntng waß done, for which tho Government printer is debited £50. At Napier It was all road work, the Napier Corporation being the buyer of moat of it, at a oout of £122, Jn Wei

llngtoa the avenues of labor are woro numerous. Lke certain other bondnnon tha copvlo'b went ex'ensive'y into brlolc m^kin?, notably foe tho Government 1 IMotlng Offivs They also made picture frames, writing deaks and stools, meat safes, dog konnela and boots. The Pub'lo Petitions O.ramlttea have presented their regret on Me John Olllvior'a petition. Tho eff c L la as foX lowb :— Tho Solicitor-General's opinion wan that Mr Ollivier wan entlt'ed undor soct'on 33 of the Civil Servloe Aot, 1886, to a retiring allowance equil to half hie present salary of £500, viz, £250 por annual Tha Committee la of opinion that the petition Bbould be referred to the i Gmrntnenl, and they recommend that j effect ba given to the Sjllcitor-General'a opinion. A question reoontly discussed by the Opposition was the advlsablensss |of putting up some member of the party acquainted with finance to orltiolse the Government polioy. I understand that the choice has fallen on Mr Ward, of laveroarglll, who, m his speech on Wednesday night, haod'ed the financial questions with a good deal of ability and freedom. I nnderatand that tho Government in tend to fi?ht oaoh item of the tariff, almost to making them party questions* Wellington, J aae 16 I understand a Hill Is to ba Introduced by tho Premier dealing with the SooUl TCvll. It will ba very stringent and probably be almost prohibitive against houses of evil roputo. The v\o*nt Qaostrd saat is to ba filled by Mr GedMes of Auckland.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

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INCORRECT REPORT.

Sydney. June 16. The report that Jones the cricketer had died is incorrect. He 19 now recovering from the attack of rheumatic fever.

CHINESE POPULATION.

Melbourne, Jane 16. The Government statistical returns show that there are 51,300 Chinese m Australasia. The population of Victoria on March 31st was 1,047,000.

SUGAR CROP.

Brisbane, June 16. The sugar crop i 3 less satisfactory than anticipated.

iTSB ASHBUMOJS GUARDIAN, BATtMBAY* 2ENE 16, Wbs



Fublic Notices. I 1 Throw pbysic 1 1 the doga : I'll mne cf it."— SHAJtESMUBE. mHE Bard of Avon lived m an a#a L when ph) do was nasty. Had ha lived m Ashbnrton at tho present day, and Buffered from toy "ills that ftah hi heir to," tho probability h that he would visit his Physician, pay the Tee, and get a | PreectlptionV than carefully convey that ' mysterious-looking snd email, thoagh hn« ! portant docuaum to C. Iff. BROOKE'S DISPENSARY, (la tbe shop formerly occupied by Mr Murray, Watchmaker.) EAST STREET, ASEBURTOIf, Where Dispensing fa a Special Feature, and where be could always raly upon the parity of the Medlolnea, the necemry skill and care m compounding them, prompt attention, and last, but not lent, at Lower Charges than yon have hitherto been m the habit .of paying. ■ Extbaoxbd, 2b. " Hollovay's, Cookie's, Steedman ■, P*i» KUler, Irish Mobs, Selgel'a Syrnp, Hop Bltterc, and other Patent Medioinen at Storekeepers' prices. iEiplauatidn. POISONED WHEAT; AN Advertisement having appeared m this Paper, and copies of Tele, grams published, wi'h the intention of ehowing that I had advertised my method of POISONING WHE .\T as -patented, when it was not so. I find it nepeßsary to state that I lodged my epocification, find obtained protection for my patent on the day. I advertised it as such. [' . " • My protection beinpj obtained from the lecal patent agent, Mr J. R. Coltjbb, took longer m reaching Wellington by- post than Mb Brooke's enquiry by tolo« gram. J. M. OAMBKIDGB, Aehbarton Drug Company, Limited. 5 64 Friedlander Bros. WANTED TO PURCHASE WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY. Glover Seeds. Clover Seeds, ? Clover Seeds. WE »ro landing, ex " T. P. Petew, ' all kinds of CLOVER SEEDS. Ohoicebt quality. RTEGRASS AMD COCKSFOOT FOR SALE. GOOD NEWS TO GRAIfIGROWERS THE WONDER OF THE DAY. I MASSEY'S Light 1 2-borse Steel Binder, WE have pleasure of intimating on* [ rlendß and others that we have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAN for tho brlo of this wonderful Machine. Wherever tho Machine has been tried It has glvon entire satisfaction and those who attended the trials and B&vr the [ Machine at work exprussed thomielTe highly pleased. Numerous orders have already been taken for next soason't harvest and thoae m want of Machine* will do well to Bee THE MASSEY BINDER before placing their orders elsewhere. Wb guarantee «wory Mnohio*, Bhowirjq m?,?, we ourselves have avei oonfidenco m the . MASSSY " LIGHT STEEL BINDER BU R AG E.\ 'M W ANTEP.J



Public Notices B. Morris CTTISHES to inform bis numerous W ' Oaatomera di Aahbcrton Dietrfct that he la prepared to GRIST GRAIX !n ar>y"qoant.ity at reduced R iTJFDS, Satis- faction guaranteed. QRIS': ING done for Farmora by return ; good FLOUR guaranteed. .WHEAT . for GRISTING may be deltved at tlia •Frtonula Uak'ei-y usual. BRAN and SHARPS In ,S'<v>!r, BUILDEBB, UNDERTAKERS, &a', Cornar Wakaaui Bond aDd Cssb stieot, (Nbxt Central Hotel.) ; Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory Huyclook street 11J1 John Russell HAS great pleasure dn announcing to the Public m general that he has again opened op m ; BAKER'S BUILDINGS WITH £20,000 wth of DRAPERY, The best ever landed m Now Zealand, combining Goods, fresb, sound I and fashionable, direct from , the Manufacturers, The quality and prices DEFY the WORLD Oomo and judge for yourselves. . 5<>15l WHY I WHAT'S O'OONNELL DOING NOW? ! Selling HORSE CLOTHS from 15a Od W AT KR PROOF OILSKIN SUITS from 12s 6d CALICO TENTS from 12a 6d And everything eke m the Trade equally cheap ; and sll hia own make, Let us go and see P. O'COOTELi/S 1 Al Tent Depot. Where is his Shop ? why, OORIPTON'S BUILDINGS! 'Moore Street, Ashburton. 6*29 JOHN VICKEKY CASH BUYER OF PIGS AND A THOROUGHLY PRACTICAL BUTCHER AND BACON CURER - BEGS to announce to the residents of Aahburtou and District that be has succeeded m proouring a suitable cellar for the BACON CURING BUSINESS And la now prepared to execute orders Id that line, and can guarantee satisfaction and despatch. Ordera left at the Pork Bntohery, Eaet Street will have prompt attention. johFvickery. 4 157 __ 30,000 FRUIT TREES. No Christchurch Woolly Aphis or Baugiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Sooaon's Planting by far the I argest ard Best Stock of Fruit Troes m Ca'.terbury, probably m the Colony, consisting ff^ APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TREES CHERRY TREES APftFCOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, won grown robust tree 3 , and grafted on the best Btocks. Also a largo quantity of Berry Fruits of all kinds and an innumerable quantity of FOREST and SHELTlfitt TR&E^, Roses, Crna- mental Trees, Shrubs, Root*, &c, &c. m great variety. MESSRS J. . SBALY & CO., Pecdsmen, East street, continue to act on my behalf m Town, and all orders, &c , entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DESCRIPTIVE PRIOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. ... THOMAS~IiEALY, River Dank, Ashburton. Fronting south approach to Traffic Br dge. 6°58 T. I Bullocks : TO JLET. ROOMS m {ho Arcade Chambers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ft LXI- 5-rocmed House with ver- J,. andah, JBlaet Town Bolt, lately m occupation of Mr F. Hltchlngs. Apply to , . T. BULLOCK. jfJQN A well-built 4-foomed House X/O£). and Section on Creek roßd, »nd known as part of Walah'a L'nddcck Prioe as above. This effera a favorable opportunity for a working man obtaining { a cheap property, as the owner baa decided to at 11 at a great sacrifice T, BULLOCK, ! FOR SALE, I -| Q AORES, 31 perches, fencod and laid XO down m English grass, situated at I the corner of Mitcbara and South Eoads, about 1J miles from the County Sale- -1 yards Suitable paddock for pereous living at a diatnnoo, and sending stock to the yardß for ea!o. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LfflD on first clues Security m Bums to suit borrowers. Apply to _ T. BULLOCK. TO LET— At a very low rental, a large ballding fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff afcora. T. BULLO; K. Tj^Oß SALE—Capital Building Sit", Jj corner section fronting AJford Forest Road, near Mr Steel's Store Apply to T, BULLOCK. TO LET— 6 roomed house, centrally situated, m Tancred Btreet. v ' Apdy to _^_ T BULLOCK. SHEEP COUNTRY, TO LET aboat 2000 Aorea Sheep Oonntry for grazing, A very low rental will be accepted. Apply to



PnMic Notices. PUBLIO NOTIO'J. HE MANAWATU RAILWAY (JOY t IKY LAND. THE undersigned is going to attend the Sale m Wellington, and tflllbu? land on commission for any poraon. WiU be at the Soraeraot Hotel on SATCRD IY next a*; 3 p.m. GEORGES BISHOP. 6 73 STRAYED. STRAYED ftomD.orr.ore on SUNDAY, 3-d inst , oao Biy Mure, email lamp L'on Fore La,^, near Fetlock, and one Black Horar, with String halt, Mb re- ward for information, or JtJl en returning saiie to H. MARTIN,' Or W. MARTIN, 33 Droajoret TBE "BED "CROS3"- PRESEaVINCr COMPANY, , Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, V_A »nd a*; same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Aprioots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these* goods ore manufactured under the eupervision of Mr. George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jollies, Pickles, Toaaata Sauce, and Assorted Sauce 3of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 6 213 ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD • DEPOT. RS. BEAN m thanking his Frionds ' a for the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six yoars, begs to inform them and all the inhabitants of Ashburton that he is etill prepared to deliver promptly all orders tor Newcast'e, Woetport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts and Kailn, Stakes, Strainers, Oats, Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, Chick Whoac, Ac., &c, at the lowest t poßßible quotations. Note Iho addresa : — R, 8. BEAN, West str r et, 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. THE A3EBURTON RIFLES SOCIAL will be held on THUBSDAY, 28th JUNE, Iff TfiE ODDFELLOWS 5 HALL, At 8 p.m. In aid oE the ORDERLY ROOM FUND Admission : Gentlemen, 25. 6 d ; Ladies free. Tickets from all members cf the Company. Cf63 MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. B BOOKS is prepared to re- ceivo pupila for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Ist, at greatly reduced terms Pupilß can have Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooka' residence, Peter street. Tho Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned and repaired, also bought and sold on i'omnrsslon. A reduction made for two or more pupils m one family. Particulars on application to J. H BROOKS, 6t62 Peter Street. THE ASHBUETOK Woollen Manufacturing Co,, Ltd SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £11.000. DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman. Geo. Jamkson O. J. Hakpeb H. Frikdlandeh A. Harbison John Obr D. H. Brown, nnHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at tho following rates cf interest : — If fixed for 12 months eovon per cent. If fixed for 6 months fix per cent. If deposited at call fivo per cent. J. H. TWENTYMAN, Secretary, BLANKETS. BLANKER JHAVB secured a lnrge lot of Heavy ASHBDRTON BLANKETS, slightly stained . COME EARLY as the price will aell them quick. Ashburton Clothing Mart, BAUNDEBS 1 BUILDINGS. Eobert Aicorn. R ANGIORA NURSERY. W. E.TVORY DESIRES to thank and Inform the many Patrons In Ashborfoa and surrounding districts who have favored him with their support for many years pnat, that he is prepared to exeonte their orders for the present season from one of the largest and best grown Stocks In all New Zoaland, of Apples, Pears, Plums, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Almonds, Cherries, Qalnoee, Figs, Named and Seedling Filberts, Walnuts and Spanish Chestnuts; two to b!x years old, Gooue- benlea and Currants. Also, Pices and other Shelter Trees. Catalogues on Aitlioatiqn. Rangiora, Juno 9;h. 6 52 Trees, Trees. Trees. NOTICE TO PL INTERS. nnHE Undersigned bogs to thank his j JL numerous Friends and Customers for tbeir past favors, and calls their special attention to his extensive atook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of every descrip- tion: N.B. —Planting done hy contract, |and nil Trees supplied and planted by me|will bo guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order by^tho week or by the year. All kindoof Cabbage and Strawberry Pdanta on sale. All orders by post, or left with Mr p. G, Flower, Oonfeotloner, East Street, qhall receive my prompt attention, JAMES PORTER^ i CLIFTON NURSJBRY, i\W AUenton, Ashbuctoa«



> Auction?. HOKIST6BY GOKSE COTTER. MESSRS MILES and CO. will Sell by Publio AuctioD, on • SATURDAY, 23rd JUNE, At Mb G. Jameson's Stores, West Street, : Immediately after tho Land Sale, One of Messes Rornbbv's noted GO RSE CUTTERS (quite new). J T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, 6190 . ... . Agont. SATURDAY, 23rd JUNE. MESSRS MILES, and CO. are m Btracted to ofifer by Public Auction on the above date, at Mr G. Jameson's Stores, West Street, Ashburton. LOT 91 , containing £ acre, situate on Bullock's block, near South East Belt LOTS 5, 6, 61, 62, 108, 132, 133, 134, m the Township of Waterton LOT 100, contnining £ acre, township of Hindhope. Silo at 2 o'olook: GEORGE JAMESON, 6*89 Agent, Ashburton. TO FARMERS IN WANT OF GCOD WAKANUI LAND. MESSRS MILES & CO. have roseired instruction)) to Sell by Publio Auc- tion on,— . BATURDAY, 23bd JUNE, The FaTm at Wakanui, lately m the occupation of Mr Adams, containing 63$ Acres Land, rich coil, oaeily culti- vated and equal to any ia the District for produc'ng either Grain or Grass, The Faim is divided into 3 Paddocks, and there is a comfortable Cottage on the Property. The sale will be held at 2 o'clock at Mr G. Jome&on's Stores, West street. For terms and particulars apply to ' GEORGE JAMKSON, 6J36 Auhburton. SATURDAY, 23bd JUNE, 1888. At Eaßt Street Horse Baztar, At 12.30 o'clock. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from tho Mortgagee to Sell by Pabllo Auction, at the above time and pit 03, F.B. 28752, containing 149 acres, sub-divided and well fenoed, all m English Grass, with a new 3 roomed House and 5- (stalled Stable I thereon ; terms liberal. Also, at the ! same time and place, the Equity of Rr- demption of R.S. 27335, containing 278 acre?, &H m English Grass, adjoining the abote property. The lease has two years i to ran. For particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, 6*99 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE. MONDAY, 18th JUNE, 1888, At 12 o'clock, To Farmers, Dealers and others, about to furnlffht PUnos, Furniture, Oil and Water Color Paintings. TjIRIEDLANDER Bros, havo rcooived Jj Instructions to sell by Pabllo Auo- tiOD,— A consignment of 6 Pianos, by F. Kosener, m Walnut, 12 Oil and Water Color Paintings, Suite of Furniture In Red Damask, . Conches, Tables, Vienna and Ameri- can Chairs, Umbrella Stands, Rock- ing Ohftlrs, Perambnlators, Wood and Iron Bedstead?, Spring Mat- tresses, Paillasses, Pillowf, Cots, Waahstands, Chamber Sets, Dressing Tables, Cradles, Mirrors, Looking Glasses, Fancy Tables, Batb, Car- pets, Wardrobes, Ornaments, and other articles too numerous to men- tion. Without Reserve. FRIEDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS. G°B3 Aaottoneer. SATURDAY, 23kd JUNE. House nnd Section fronting Alford Forest Road, for Sale by order of the Mort- gagee. MR T. BULLOOK has received in- structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on tho above dato, on ac- count and by order of the Mortgagee,— $<"iore Section, fronting the ' Alford Forest Road, with Houbb thereon, lately m the ooonpatlon of Mr A I he, and near Mr Cunningham's Store. Full particulars cm be obtained of the Auctioneer, Terms Liberal. Sale at 12. 15. T. BULLOCK, 6*97 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 23rd JUNE. IMPORTANT Clearing Sale 07 GROOERIT. HARDWARE, AND OROOKERY. MR T. BULLOCE; has received instruc- tions from Mjii D. MoFarlanb (m consequence of his giving up the East Street branch of hla business), to Sell by Pabllo Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 23bd JUNE, The whole of his East Street Stook of GROCERY, HARDWARE, etc., kto.. Comprising, — Teas In-ha\C Chests, Bo $c » and Cuddles, Sugar, Pickles. Sauce, Jam, Jollies, Marmalade. Tin Fi'nlls, Tin Fish aaaortod, Mustard, Cocoa, Golden Syrup, Candles, Oatmeal, Curran'a, Raisins, Preserved Milk, Soap, Rice, Sago, Tapioca, Hops, Staroh, Baking Powder, Matches, Tobacco, Oqrrle, Corn Flour, Vinegar, Oila, (Lucoa, salad , oaßter,) Patent Medioines, etc, etc. HARDWARE. Kettles, Saucepans, Buokets, Goreo Kolves, Axes, Washboard, Knife- boards, Brush ware. CROCKERY. Toilet Sets, Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers, Pistes and Dishes, Pie Dishes, Sug»r Basins, etc , etc. Also « large quantity of goods too numerous to mention. Bale at llSdo'^lock. T. BULLOCK, Q 84 |AqoUone«c t



Pnbllc Notices. TO LET. SIX ROOMED House, with £-nore Garden and Wash Hoaae. The House ia now helng painted and Improved throughout. Apply 6 100 JOHN OP.R & GO, • ASHBURTON TRADESMEN'S ; RACING OLUB, nMHE adjourned Annual General Meet* J. ing will be hold on Monday craning, Jane 18th, At eight o'olock, at the 06m- merolal Hotel. ■ G. BISSET, 6 104 Seoretary. Tartarian Oats, F7OR SALE -A. Good Seed Sample. GEO, JAMESON, OK 5 Ashburton. Reid & Gray Drill. FOR SALE, a second-hund Brill, m good order, 16 Coulters j delivery, 23rd Juae. GEO. JAMESON, 6*10(5 Ashburton. ; District Orders by Lieut.-Colonel O, S. Bailey, commanding Sooth Cantee- bury District. Headquarters, Timaru, 14th June, 1888. p\ OVERNMENT PARADES of the \JT Aahborton Rifljs and Aahbarton Guards will be held at 7.30 p.m. on the several dates ehevm belovr. Jaly 17th and 3 1st August H- h „ 2.Bth September 11th „ 25 ,h October 9th  23rd November 6 h  20th December 4th  18th By order, BTUART NEWALL, Major, Q 109 District Adjutant. THE RM,_ THE RINK, TONIGHT. TO-NIGET. WHEELBAiioW RACE. To start at 8 30. A MOST AMUSING RIOE, the competitor* on Skates, racing with the Wheelbarrow. To-night~~To-night MR B, BASS will give an Ex 1 iblticn of HURDLE JUMPING. POPULAR NIGHT; Admission, Is, Lucllea and Gentlemen, Skates free to-nlgbt Preparations now being made for the GR.EAT $ANQY DRESS GARSIVAL. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD EMPOWERING BILL. NOTICE Is hereby givon m nccordanoe with the Standing Orders of the Genaral Assembly that it is intended daring the present ßosaion of Parliament to apply for ih.9 PARSING of » BILL to eu'horlsa tho sale by the Monnt Somera So ad Board of snob, part o,f Reserve 16;31 ;in the AlEord Survey Dlatriot, with the ibulldlDgs erected thereon, a.i the Mount Somera Road B)ard, tho M;ount Hutt Road Board, and the Anama Road Board ahajl by reaoiqtlon Beverally, pasßed by the aald Roa,d Bonvd.s, determine to be no logger reqairod for Road Board pqrponoo ; the proceeds of suoh sale to be divided between the Mount Somera Road District, thn Moqnt Hutt Road Dlstrlot, and the Anama Road DJatriot m aeoordanoo with the term,a °^ De &gfeeraont m that behali made botwean the said Boards at tho time of the separation of the said Road District! the one from the other A oopy of the said Bill with plan corti fied ai correct by Charles Oompton Fooke authorlzai Surveyor, Is deposited ai the Ronidenfc Magistrate's Courthouse Ashburton, for pubiio lnitpectlon . OfIAS. W, PURNELL, Solicitor for the Bill.



1" Rough on Ratb." — blears out rats, mieo oachea, flies, ante, bed-bugs, bcotlos, ii^aecetd. |kunk9, jack-rabbits, gparrd\va, gqphers. All obemißtp and druggists, . I KEA/riNa'B Cooan Lozenges cures Coughs^ Asthma, and Bronohitia. Medioal testimony states that no other medioine is so efiaotual m the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed- time enaurcß rast. For relieving difficulty of 1 breathing they are invaluable. They contain do opium or any violent drug. Sold by all V hemUtß, ia.tiaaJ,6ldidßa«l>2B9d.eßcU^