they were. Mr Goodwin denied this, Baying that as far aa he was conoerned nothing of the Bort had happened. Mr Wright Baid that all that oonoeined the ratepayers was the queation of pounds, shillings, and pence. The; were desirouß, seeing that they had to contribute the funds of the Board, that the money Bhould be spent with economy. It was pretty evident that a epsoies of truok system had prevailed, and with that they did not get *he full value of their money. In matters of public policy members of Boards could not be too careful m keeping their hands clean. A certain amount of dissatisfaction was felt with the Apportionment of the money spent, and he thought the best way would be to divide the district into wardß.j He did not think it worth While to prolong the disoussion. Quite ■nough had been said to show that the Board's management of affairs had not been economical. Mr Peter, Baid that a great deal had been Baid about the expenditure of the Board, but if it was compared with that preceding the comparison would be greatly to the advantage of the present Board. He was dubious of the success of the ward system. One ward, whioh might not require a rate, might still largely use the roads of another ward and much increase the burdens of the ratepayers m it. Mr Cosfeerie asked the Chairman if he was aware that a traok through private property had been picked. The Chairman said that m some cases these tracks were used more by the ratepayers than the roads. The Chairman, m reference to Mr Wright's remarks, did not see how any fault could be found with the Board on the soore of econo my. With regard to the stone-picking, the Board had had nearly 50 miles of stone pioMng done for £18. After a good deal of discussion of a desultory nature, Mr Peter's amendment was with drawn, and Mr Wright's motion was carried Unanimously. Mr Wright moved — " That m the opinion 6l this meeting it is desirable that the dis triot be divided into Wards, and that the Boad Board be requested to take steps to oarry this resolution into effeot." Mr Morrow seoonded. .Mr Peter moved an amendment to the efleot that the matter be deferred. Mr Doyle seoonded. After disoussion the motion was lost on the easting vote of the Chairman. Mr Morrow said that he had another mat ter to bring forward. On the nomination day he was at the office m good time. Mr Harper and himself exchanged time— The Chairman Baid that the matter was nbt for the ratepayers, but one for the re turning officer. If anything was wrong Mr Morrow had his .remedy under the Looal • Eleotions Aot. Mr Morrow: This is a oharge against yourself, and I consider the rights of the ratepayers are challenged. The Chairman : If it is against myself I am quite ready to hear anything. Mr Morrow : I put my nominations on the table- ThegOhairmant'.jni tell the story if you like. Mr Morrow : There was a letter on the table addressed to Mr Simpson. You said that you had better take it and send it to the returning officer, You ran your finger through the letter — The Chairman': My letter. Mr Morrow : You opened my nominations and looked at them. The Chairman : They were open, weren't they? Mr Morrow;: They were addressed to the returning officer. The Chairman said that he ana Mr Morrow Were at the office.' According to their time the returning officer was late, but as it hap pened their watohes were wrong. His nomi nations were on the table, and Mr Morrow put two there. As he thought it was after noon, and as it was his duty, m the absence of the returning officer, to look after the nominations* he took Mr Morrow's up and put all m the same envelope. Mr Morrow : You opened them. The Chairman: Is there anything. wrong. The nominations are open to anybody ; it is the ballot that is secret. Mr Morrow : Suppose a nominator was a servant of yours. The Chairman : That wouldn't affeot me. The nominations were laid on the table open to the inspection of everybody. What is there m it? Mr Wright: It is this. The Chairman, who should proteotfthe ratepayers' interest, fan's m his duty. No member of the Board had any right to open those papers. The Chairman : Why don't you challenge It m open Court ? Mr Wright: The Chairman improperly examines the papers and then adds another. The Chairman : Are they private things ? Were they not put on the table open to all ? Mr Wright: An honorable man would respect them. The Chairman saw no object m an inter minable discussion on this matter. There was a remedy if he acted wrongly. Mr Wright : I proved your charaoter long ago. t challenged you m the public press and you would not take it up. The Chairman : Your remedy is to upset the eleotion. You can do that if there has been anything wrong, but there is no oc casion for you to lose your temper. The matter then dropped and the meeting broke up m the usnal manner.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBUBTON— THURSDAY. ! (Btforo Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., and Mr T. Bollock, J.P.) ALLEGED ASSAULT. Elizabeth Berg was charged with HBaalting Ada Moore. — Mr Oathbertaon appeared for the Informant, and Mr Orlsp foe the defendant, — Ada Moore Bald that on Saturday laat she went to Mrs Berg to complain abont her children, who con stantly annoyed her. Defendant said she could.not help it* Witness was doing some work for her, and she returned it, Baying that she would not do any more. Witness sent her little girl to get the return of a xlothes prop and sixpence lent to defen dant prerlously. She threw a prop over wltneis's fence, bat as it waa not hers Bhe threw it baok. Defendant picked it up again and hit witness a violent blow on Jhe ear with the prop. The defendant used very improper language. Witness gare her no provocation, nor did she retaliate m any way.— Complainant's daughter, 11 years of sge, gave corrobora .five evidence.— This was complainant's oaie. —Mr Crisp oiled : Elizabeth Berg, the defendant, who said that on Saturday last Mra Moore chased a neighbor's child into her honae and very muoh frightened I*. She th illaatng the child, and witness took its part. Mrs Moore was the worse for drink. Witness was oom palled to turn her oat, Witb regard to the prop the witness said that she threw |t over the fence,' sad' if it struck the •ompUlnant It was entirely accidental,— Pefendant'a daughter gave evidence of a corroborative nature. — The Bench dis missed the case. CIVIL CASKS. L. Matkejr v. Patton, claim £3 10a. Mr Outhbertson for plaintiff. Judgment by default for the amount claimed. Mount Somers Road Board v S. Ryan, claim £2 10s 2d, Judgment by default for the amount claimed; J. Orr and Co, v Job. Anderson, claim £8 9a. Judgment by default for amount claimed. McOallum and 00. v T. Smith, claim £1 2s. Mr Parnell for plaintiff. Judg ment by default for amount claimed . Same v George Jlarris, olaim £2 lps lea, ' ;: Mr Parnell foir- plaintiff. Judgment by default iot the amount olaimed, Bay Us v W. T. Harrison, olalm £3 sa. Mr Outhbartson for judgment oredltor. Mr Parnell for defendant, Case ad journed. The Court then rose.

EARTHQUAKE.

(per pbkss association.) Wanganui, May 3. A Bharp and long continued shook of earthquake was felt here at ten minutes past two this morning. The rambling was not particularly noticeable. Wellington, May 3. Two alight shocks of earthquake were felt tbis motnlng at 2.10 at d 2,40, The dlveotlon waß north-west. Fielding, May 3 A. heavy shock of earthquake waa felt this morning at 2.10. Ho damage la re ported. Woodvillb, May 3. ; Tbe most violent earthquake ex perienced for Borne years occurred about ten minutes past two this morning. Two ; shocks followed In rapid succession ao i compaoied by a loud noiae.

THE MARKETS

[ (PER PBBSS ASSOCIATION.) London, May 1. i The frozen, meat by the Austral arrived m good condition, and is sell , ingat3^d. i Tin has suffered a further decline, and is now quoted at 1 .At the wool sale to-day 1 2,000 bales I were sold. i London, May 2. The reports of American wheat crops state that the crops are smaller than last year, but that the quality is good.

CONDITION OF THE EMPEROR.

[per press association. J Berlin, May 1, The populace is highly indignant at the action of two Prussian clergymen who have prayed for the Emperor's speedy release from suffering. Berlin, May 2. The Emperor's cough is again troublesome, and he is feverish and weak. Some of the Berlin papers are renew ing their attacks on Sir F. Morell McKenzie. Other journals eulogise him, and allude to the previous rumors regarding the designs of the German doctors m regard to the succession to the Thione.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per press association.)

DEFENCE BILL.

juohdon, iyiay z. Mr Stanhope will introduce a Bill providing for national defences.

TAX ON BOTTLED WINES.

M. Waddington has informed Lord Salisbury that the French Chamber of Deputies has passed a resolution con deraiog the proposed tax on bottled wine.

THE STANLEY EXPEDITION.

Letters have been received from Emm Bey dated November last, and stating that at the time of writing no news had reached him of the Stanley ' expedition for his relief.

COLLISION IN THE CHANNEL.

me Moto, which collided with the , ship Smyrna off the Isle of Wight on Friday last, has sustained considerable i damage, and has put into port for re- < pairs and to land survivors.

SUPERIORITY OF NEW ZEA- LAND MUTTON.

The " Field " states that New Zealand mutton is superior to English mutton, and suggests that imported carcases ought to be branded to prevent any 1 deception being practised. ]

MINING COMPANY SUSPENDED

It is reported m the city that the I Great Eastern Mine Company suspend I operations, m consequence of the ! capital being exhausted. The rumor has had the effect of seriously prejudic ing the stocks of other Australian mines.

ROYAL EXHIBITS FOR THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

The pictures lent by her Majesty the Queen, the Prince of Wales and others for the Melbourne Exhibition will be shipped by the P. and O. s.s. Rome, leaving on the 17th inst. Mr Goodman, Curator of the Manchester Collection, has personal charge of these valuable paintings, and leaves by the same steamer.

ARAB REBELLION.

SUAKIM, May 1. The Arab slavers have joined the rebel forces under Osman Digna at Handoub, and an attack is daily ex pected on this place.

DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.

Rome, May 2 At a military display yesterday m this city a dynamite shell burst, slightly wounding the Prince of Naples., heir apparent to the Italian throne, m the thigb. Several officers were injured.

EMBEZZLEMENT.

So?ia, May 2 Major Popoff, commandant here, has been convicted on a charge of embezzl ing Government moneys.

AUSTRALIAN.

[per press association,]

VICTORIA.

Meljjournh, May 2, Tbe Chinese passengers by the Afghan asserted that their food was being tampered with, and rushed the vessel's cook to-day, but members of the water police on board the steamer rescued him after a struggle. Some of the Chinese are reported to have ex pressed a determination to mutiny rather than submit to be taken back to China. A force of armed police and Customs officers have been sent on board the steamer to assist m the pre servation of order.

NEW SOUTH WALES.

oydnbt, May ij. "phe sentence of death passed on Gustavus Denis, for attempted murder at Dubbo has been commuted to im prisonment for life.

QUEENSLAND.

Bei3Dani, May 2. A man named Porter has been arrested here on a charge of attempting

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

(Prr Press Association.) Berlin, May 1. The inactivity of the Czar m connec tion with European affairs is because he is uncertain what attitude be would assume while the Emperor is ill. The Czar condemns the Boulanger agita tion. Berlin, May 2, The Berlin Press states semi officially that the relations between Germany and Russia are growing worse. Oraoow May 2, Two Russian divisions are advancing towards the Galician frontier. London, May 2. Mr Stead, of the "Pall Mall Gazette," has interviewed Boulanger, and m giv ing the result of the interview, states that he believes Boulanger to be honest m his views, and that he will never seek a pretext for war, but will endeavor to biing about necessary social and internal rpfnrmQ m Tfrctnnt*

THE PAPAL CIRCULAR.

(per press association.) London, May 1. At a meeting of Catholics at Alder shot the action of the Pope m connection with affairs m Ireland was condemned. A resolution was passed m favor of the establishment of a branch of the National League, and to divert Peter's pence m support of the League. Renewed reports are current that Cardinal Morgan succeeds Dr. Walsh, and groat excitement prevails through out Ireland. London, May 2. The Nationalist party regard the appointment of Cardinal Moran as successor to Archbishop Walsh of Dublin with disfavor. The " Freeman's Journal „ declares that the Irish people have won their battles on the lines laid down by that paper, and notwithstanding the action of the Pope, the clergy will continue to co operate with the Nationalist party. The Irish members will hold a caucus for the purpose of considering the Papal decree.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[per press assooiationJ, Burglary. Auckland, May 3 The Te Aroha railway station was found this morning to have been entered by burglars daring the night, The safe was carried aom9 dlatanoe, forced open, and £8 stolen. There Is no trace of the thieves; Supreme Court. Hew Plymouth, May 3. The Saprema Ooart was opened to-day, when the following true bills were returned :— Albert Wills, for larceny aa a bailee ; Wm, Jacks, for horseßtealiog ; Walter Henry Jones, falae pretences ; F. Hepperell, laroeny aa a bailee. No bill war found m the case of Thomas John Wills. The case of Albert Wills Is now before the Ocurt. Bishop Redwood. Arobbiahop Redwood is now on a visit here; He leaves for South to-day. Football. Wellington, May 3. At a meeting of the Ragby Union held last aighl it was decided not to play a return matoh on the following Monday. Probably the Wairarapa team will come to Wellington and arrange a match with the Englishmen. The Stella. The Stellft left last evening for Cook's Strait lighthouse and Nelson. . She will sail at Farewell Spit to inspect the place where the Rnapehu recently grounded, Silver. Nelson. May 3. Fine specimens of silver ore have been brought to town from a lode two feet bhiok at Owen. It is reported that the lode has been traoed seven miles.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

(BY ELECRTIC TELEGRAPH COPYRIGHT.)

(Per Press Association.) (Received May 3, 1.15 p.m.) NEWSPAPER LIBELS. Sydney, May 3. The " Evening News " has issued a writ against the "Bulletien" claiming £10,000 damages for alleged libel contained m an article last week entitled 11 Source of Crime."

CERTIFICATE SUSPENDED.

Captain Sampson, of the barque Speedwell, which was wrecked half way between here and Newcastle, has had his certificate suspended.

CHINESE.

Melbourne, M»y 3. The Government are not clear as to the legality of their action m refusing to accept the poll tax offered by the Chinese, but at the same time are still determined to prevent them landing. At the general assembly of the Presby terian Church a motion was tabled ex pressing sympathy with Chinese possessing naturalisation papers not being allowed to land, also for those from whom Government refuse to accept a tax. The assembly character ised the action of Government as illegal. (Received May 3, 1 45 p.m.) THE MARKETS. London, May 2. New Zealand 4 per cents, 15s. Consols, ioi;?4 The Bank rate of discount is 2 per cent, market rate per cent. Off coast cargoes of wheat has been sold from 33s §d to 345. Leather, io34d to iid. Queensland sugar, 13s 6d.

ROYAL SOCIETY.

Sydney, May 3. At the annual meeting of the Royal Society of New South Wales special reference was made to the death of the late Sir Julius von Haast.

SOUDAN WAR MEDALS.

The Khedive's star to members of the Soudan contingent are being dis tributed.

ADELAIDE WATER SUPPLY.

Adelaide, May 3. The rainfall this year is the lowest on record. The reservoir for the city and suburbs contains only sixty days I supply.

WHEAT EXPORT.

The wheat export since January exceeds the entire yield for 1887 by I 200,000 yqs'rieia, '

INTER PROVINCIAL NEWS.

jf (PER PBES3 ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, May 2. At the Polloe Oonrt to-day, bafore Dr Giles, tho o:»ee of Oapt. Oorbett v the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, a claim foe £500 damages for alleged an- Bkilfal treatment daring the time plalntifi was ft patient at the Hosplul, was heard. A verdict was given for defendants, with coats £9 3s. Two small boys, about ten years of age, Thomas Elliot and A. Maxwell, were brought op at the Police Ooort to-day on a charge of stealing a horse and bridle. The horse wbb the property of a man named Thomas, and was taken by the lads early la the morning, and was sold by them to a man named John Reardon, who paid them 7a 6i for the animal. Mr Baddeley, who waß on the Benoh, san tenoed the boys to ten daya imprisonment, and ordered that they be separated from the other prisoners, snd to receive a whipping with a birch rod. The tailors' Btrike continues, and at a maetlng of the Journeymen Tailors' Society yesterday evening it vraa decided to join the Trade Oounoil. Letters ex pressing sympathy and support were read from societies m the South, and also from the Auckland Trade Oounoil, It was stated by men on picket m the street who are watching the shopß affected, that work is being sent out of first-class shops to slop faotoriea and to slop Bhops In town, to be done by persons that would not be allowed to work for them at other timt a. It was also reported that there are now over twenty men out on strike. About a dozen have left town, and have gone to Australia. Wellington, May 2 t Government are not likely to take any action re the Chinese by the steamer Afghan beyond imposing the poll tax. After the expiry of present licenses to dig and searoh for gum on State lands, the Government will not renew them, as it 1b thought thht In the past a large amount of damage to kauri forests haß been occasioned through the careleaßnesß of gam seekers. The annaal report of the Wellington Pabllo Hall Company, by whloh the Theatre Royal is owned, recommends that owing to the limited receipts last year, no dividend be deolared. Punbdin, May 2. At a meeting of the Dunedln Preebjtery a O°mmittee w»b appointed to take Into consideration the pamphlet "Reign of Grace," published by Professor Salmond, who was former occupant of the theo logical chair, and report to the next meeting. Inveroargill, May 2. Mr H. Peldwlok, M fI,R. for loveroar gill, addressed a small meeting of hla con stituents to-night, and received a vote of [ thanks and confidence.

J . . ' ■ : '■ THE ASHBUKTON aUABDIAN. THURSDAY, MAY| 3, 188S



— — — — — — ."vy : John Orr and Co. CLOTHING DEPABTMEHT. WE have engaged Ma War. f farrow (late New Zealand Olothiog Fac- tory) to take charge of this Department, and w« feel confident from Ms ion* experience m the Clothing ani Outfitting -Business, that under his management out- reputation will be ma-ntained as the BEST and CHEAPEST CLOTHING HOUSE Iff? ASEBUETON. ; ' - ,■?"*»* Our Stock is replete with every requisite suitable for the Winter Season, and at prices that will. SUIT THESE HARD TIMES. Men's, Boys' and Youths' CLOTHING of every description.^ OVERCOATS AND WATERPROOFS. HOSIERY j HiTS, SHIRTS, : SCARVES, , • TIBB,I. .:••: rugs, i PORTMANTEAUS, UMBRELLAS, eto. Boots Boots Boots ■ r mt» We hold a large and varied assortment of BOOTS and SHOES o every de-. Bcription ; some Lines at leas than Wholesale Prices. JOHN OEE AM) CO,. East Street 3§77 Friedlander Bros. TjO PURCHASE WHEAT, BARLEY, ■ " . ■ OATS, . R^E CORN, RYE GRABS, rN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PRICE GIVEN. WANTED TO SELL' 1000 BALES COKNSACKB. WTANTED— Out Farmers and othe* w Cllente to note that we are agents for NEW ZEALAND STONE COMPANY, OAffIARU. FISON'S Celebrated Fertilizers, The best fn the Market, TOMLINSON and HAY WARD'S POWDER DIP AND GLYCERINE DIP. The best and cheapest In the Market, Prevents conteglon for an almost nn« limited time ; will not Injure or discolour the woo), bat. on the concrary gives It a beaatlt appearance. It keeps good for any period of time ! easy to mix 1 requiring no hot water and thus Baying fael con- siderable expense »nd trouble 1 GOOD NEWS TO GRAINQROWERS. THE WONDER OF THE DAY. MASSEY'S Light 2-horse Steel Binder. WE have pleasure of intimating our friends and others that we have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND for the sale of thla wonderful Maohine. Wherever the Machine haa. been tried It haa given entire satisfaction and those who attended the trials and saw the Maohine at work expressed themaolve highly pleased. Numerous orders have already been taken for next seasonV harveat and those In want of Machines will do well to see THE MASSEY BINDER before placing their orders elsewhere. We guarantee every Machine, ha showing that we- ourselves have even' confidence In the MASSEY LIGHT STEEL BINDER. SU B- A.GEH T-S W ANT.ED, - EEIEDLAITOEB BEO%



Public XJot?ce3. LOST a Black and Tan Sheep Dog Pup. Fiader rev/.irdod by app'ylug at '• Mail " Cffico. ASa&URTOSf "GUAUDIIN." DUNEDIN AGISHOY. jIyTR R. T. WHEELER, Stuffed Street, Dunoa; \, has bsea appointed oar Agent and will be a K 'e to arrange terms with advertisera fur contract menta. ASHBURTON Clothing Mart. I HAVE now opened m SAUNDERS, BUILDINGS a NEW STOCK of COLONIAL CLOTHING and BOOTS and having made favorable arrangements for the manufacture of a large lot of Men's, Yontha 1 , and Boya 1 Aahburton Tweed Suite, I can sell cheaper than ever ! offered m New Zealand. Aahburton Tweed Suits .made to measure, Ashburton Tweeds, Blankets, Flannalß, Ruga, und Shirtings guaranteed. Grocerlea, China, Glass, Earthenware, and Fancy Gooda. Kobert Alcorn, , SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. Style and Fashion. ANDREW ORR Is now opening hia Second Shipment OF New Drapery, Clothing/ AND BOOT S, GRAND SHOW OF Ladles* Mantles, Ulßtors, Jackets, Dolmans, &c. Mililnery, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, and Dreso Gooda In endless variaty. Blankets, Flannels, Hosiery, and Gloveß Brussels Carpets, Kidder Cirpetß, &o Men's Clothing Gkbatly Rkdtjobd. BOOTS. BOOTS. GBEAT BAHGAINS IN BOOTS AND SHOES. 5 Trunka Ladles' Boots at 5a 6d 2 Trunka Ladies' Evening Shoos, 3s 6d 4a 6d, 5a 6i . Gentß' Boots, cloth top, beat 9j 63, worth 153 6d. Prices to suit the times, DBESSMAKIJS T e. This Department is giving universal Batiefactlon. Perfect style and fit. Prices strictly moderate. ANDEEW ORE. REID and GBAY, CAMERON" STREET, ASHBUfiTON. ; Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUrtKOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use, J l?EuuorD Prices.^ m use. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Zig-Zag Harrows still maintain their reputation as the besb general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an- nually. Newly Improved Chnffcutters all sizes, with Balance Fiy Wlieel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and roplaced by ao ordinary laborer fn a few secouda. Cuts throe lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevate 3, screens and presses into the bnc; at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horso-Powers. simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used thjoughou New Zealan.l . Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, over 700 m URe. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from H to 17 Coulters. 'We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiesa. Catalogues free on application at Dane- in or any of our Branches. 4°163 T" ■ ■ ; V T. Bullock. nnO LET at a low rental. — 4-reoaied JL Cottage at Hampßtead. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE, TilOR removal, a large two-storey Dwel- ,/U ling, containing 8 rooms, could be >nverted into a Dwelling House or Jranary; For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. PT\O LET— At a very Iqw rental, a largo 1. building fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff atore. T. BULLQIK. FOR SALE. — An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R.S. 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chertsey. Low ptioe and liberal terms apply to . T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE at a low price and on liberal terms, 16 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, frontir. g thf Fa'rfiold Road, not far from the Count? Saluyards, Apply to { T; BULLQOfc,



Public Notices I ANNE BUTLVJ'V wife of John » Franoia Bailee, o? ABhburten, do hereby give noiioa that I desira to obtain, and will at iho next Licensing Meeting tc be holdeu at Ajo button on the fourth d^y of Jane, 1888, apply for a Certificate authorising tha iosua of a PuWJoanio Lioense for a floaae fti-d Premises known aa Butlat'a Hotel, oftaate at Aahburton, containing tvrenty-nine (29) Rooms, exclusive of those required for the uae of the family. Dated the aeoond day of May, 1888. ANNE BUTLER. Witness— EDWD. G. OBI3P, ' Solicitor. 5 22 F. H. von SCHOENEBERG, Oabinet maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, and General Houao Furnisher, (Late of Cbristchurch), East Street, next Wm, Patching. Furniture to any design or pattern at Chrietohurch rates. The latest patterns produced. Pianos repolished at very low rates. Repairs done on the premises to complete satisfaction of Customers. Funerals conducted with approved style and economy. Charles Kay, MECfIAHICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gnne, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. .BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand. BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5°27 Trees- Trees, Trees. NOTICE TO PL INTERS. THE Undesigned begs to thank hlB numerous Friends and Oußtomerß for their past favors, and crllb their special attention to his extensive stook of FRUIT AND FOREiT TREES of every deacrip tion; N.B. —Planting done by contract, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order byjthe week or by the year. All kinds of Cabbage and Strawberry Pianta on Bale, All orders by post, or left with Mb Flower, shall reoeive my prompt atten- JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 192 Allenton, Aahburton. ADDPELLOWS 1 HALL, This Evening, First appearance of Dr, Silvester, The GREAT WIZARD and VENTRILO- QUIST, who will give a Bhort season m Aahburton prior to his engagement m Christchurob. The Black Art, Fortune Telling. Natural Magic, Spirit Rapping, Ventriloquism, Sleight of Hand, Spiritualism, Ghosts all dealt with by Dr Silvester, the whole forming an evening's entertainment and instruction, la which Dr Silvester will shew by an interesting performance that he is a perfect master of the arts and deceptions mentioned. Look out for Dr. Silvester's QUEEN'S JOBILEE GIFT DISTRIBUTION. Suites of Furniture, Pianos, Gold and Silver Watches, Lockets, Braoelets, Gold and Silver Broooheß, Earrings, Chains, Neoklacea, &c, &c. will bo distributed amongst the audience during the Doctor's season. First night no blanks. Every- one attending will reoeive a handsome present. Doorß open at 730. Per- formance at 8. ' Prices of Admission : Front Beats, 2s i Back Beats, 1». 4 217 GUB. DORE, Agent. Iff BANKRUPTCY. IN THE ESTATE OF ALEXANDER MAXWELL, OF TIMARU, SADDLER. mENDERS are invited for the STOCK- X IN-TRADE m one or separate tenders. SADDLERY, Including Stirrups, Spurs, and Whips BLACK HARNESS STABLE FURNITURE BUCKLES LEATHERS PORTMANTEAUX & FITTINGS MEDICINES MISCELLANEOUS GOODS. Stock Lists and Conditions of Tender oifcn be seen at my Office, Tlmara, Official Assignees' Offices Ohristohuroh and Dunedln, Deputy Assignee*' Offices Ash- burton and Oamaru. Tenders will close at my Office on MONDAY, the Fourteenth day of May, 1888, at 12 o'clock noon. The highest or any tender not neoesr sarily accepted. W. C. BESWICK," Deputy Assignee. Tfmarn, Ist May, 1888. 2*28 GREAT EXCITEMENT !! I WHERE ? AT HAVES & COS TYEOAUSB they must CLEAR AT AN J[> enormous sacrifice £2000 Worth of Gooda m a Month, and to do thla they must give Gooda at Prioes nevqr heard of la Aehbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, constating of — Dresseß, Velveteens, yiannelo, Blankets, Calloo, Shirtlnge. Corsets, Hata and Jaokote, Ulßtera, ' Skirts^ Clothing, Bootß, &0., &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that tauat command a ' Great Sale. P.S.— You are kindly invited to Inspect the Goods and compare prioes. Hayes and Ca, Arcade and, E^st Street, A6HBURTON, |



Public Notices , . TjIYBJNING GLASSES are baing hold JUi at my Offioo, Montgomery's Build- ings, Barnetfc Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Architectural, Pictorial, I Mode), , and all branohes of Freehand 1 Drawing, eto«, are being taught. E. M. BLAKE, 4 160 Architect: RANGITATA ROAD BOARD. I HEREBY give notloa that at a Poll taken this day for the Eleotion of Four Persons to serve as members of the Rangltata Road Board, the following deceived the number of votes set opposite their names : — OHISNALL, WILLIAM... ... 65 HARPER, OHARLES JOHN... 63 PSTEB, WILLIAM SPENOE 52 DOYLE, JOHN 42 OOSKBRIE, JAMES 31 OORBETr, HUGH 29 And I therefore declare the first FOUR of the above-named to ba duly elected for the ensuing year. WILLIAM SIMPSON, • Returning Officer. Aahbnrfcon, May 2nd, 1888. K°29 Auctions. - FRIDAY, 11th MAY. TO FARMERS, DEALERS, & OTHERS Horses. Horses* IMPORTANT Clearing Sale, OF HORSES FROM THE| LONGBEAOH ESTATE, Being the 7th Annual Clearing Sale. : MR T. BULLOCK (m con junction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.) has received instructions (rom John Grioo, Esq , to sell by * üblio Auction, at the Aahburton County Saleyards, on FBIDAY, MAY 11th: Qf\ HORSES QA O\J Oomprißing— OU Q A Draught MARES and O A OU GELDINGS O\J Just out of Work Q A Unbroken Draught COLTS O A &\J and FILLIES, 3 and 4 &\) \ years old Q f\ Light Harness HORSES and Q A OU HACKS, broken and un- OU broken, 3 and 4 years old ~| Well-known Brake HORSE -i Q Duncan DRILLS Q -1 English CARROT DRILL .-j Terms at Sale. Sale at 12 o'clock. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Per PETER WILLIAMS, T. BULLOCK, 4J206 Auctioneers UNDER BILL OF SALE. MESSRS H. MAT3ON AND 00. bave received Instructions from Holder of BULof-Sale, to Sell by Public Auotlon, on the Farm of Mr F. D. Lowe, Wakanui, on MONDAY, 7ih MAY, 1888, The following LIVE ANT) DEAD STOCK : i J Draught HORSES q HACKS f) Miloh COWS £ Sets PIoughIHARNESS Harrows, Swlngletrecs, Shaft Harness, email Tools and Sundries ; also FURNITURE. Sale at 12 o'clook, H. MTTSON & CO., 6*9 Ashburton, IMPORTANT Clearing Sale, CHERTSEY, ON FRIDAY, 4th MAY, 1888. MESSRS H. MATSON & CO., Ash- burton, have received instructions from Mr Wm. Ivory, of Chortsey, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, As above, the Goodwill of Lease of 301 i Acres of Land, i Within 2 miles of Chertaey (late Collins), ! having 5 years to run from Ist July 1888. The Land is very good, and is nearly all laid down m Englißh Graßs and Clover. There is a very comfortable Housf, sii- stall Stable, Chaff House, Men's Room, etc. The Land ia m good condition, 110 acres ready to be broken np for Crop, 40 acres m Stubble. The Fences are first- class and plenty of Wator m all the Paddocks. The LIVE AND DEAD STOCK Are as follows : — QA A 6 and 8-toolh lat Cross EWES, £\J\J m Lamb -j p* A 4 and 6-tooth let Cross EWES, A,KJ\J m Lamb 5 Heavy Draught HORSES, very good workers The well-known Saddle and Harness Mare, lirokenhurst Yearling Filly, out of the above (a perfect beauty) 3 Good Milk COWS, m profit, 2 good Springers, close to calving -I f\ Head of Young CATTLE, 7 J. \J Pigs D and S.F. Ploughs, 4 Horse Harrows, Sydney Dray and Frame Duncan Dray and Frame, Cam- bridge Roller Duncan Drill, with Canistera and Harrows, nearly new Duncan 18ft Broadcast, with Chain Harrowß, Swingletrees, Grindstone Hornßby Twino Binder (new) Spring Trap, Wool Press, F<jed Bina Carpenter's Bench and Vyce, Tarpaulins, good collection of Tools, empty Sacks Trap Harness, Horse Covers, quantity of Harness Splendid Stack Oaten SheavQa, about 25 tons Seed Wheat, ORickwheat Household Furniture, Dairy Utensilß, and a large quantity of Sundries. No reserve. Lunohoon provided. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. H. MATSON & CO., Aahburton. To a good Furmor with email meane, the Sale of the Goodwill of Lease of the above Farm offers an opportunity which ,eUouia sot be neglected, 4*138



ASBBURTON BOROUGa COUNCIL. mENDERS are Invited for 500 Yards X (more or less) of Shingle. Particulars at oar Office. Tenders with a guarantee deposit of £3 mast be left at the Town Clerk's Office not later than 4 o'olook on MONDAY next, May 7th. FOOEB & SON, ■■> Borough Englneerb. "TTTANTED Tenders for the snpply of W Ooal (screened and unscreened) at per ton, and Short l'irewood at per Oord, to be delirered at the Borough Sohool as reqalred. Tenders to be seat to Chairman of Committee by Noon on TUESDAY, the Bth May. CHARLES BRADDELL, Clerk. Aahburton, 3rd May, 1888. 5 34 THE Aahbarton Sohool Committee Invita applications for the Offices of Caretaker and Olerk to Committee Appli- cations stating salary required to be sent to the Chairman by Noon cm TUESDAY, the Bth May, J. W. SAWLE, Chairman. Aahburton, 3rd May, 1888. 5 33 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON rToES, lOra MAY. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS to Ashburton will be loaned on the 10th May, at Ohristohuroh, Tlmara, and intermediate (Utlons, available for return on the 10th or 11th. On the 10th Trains will stop at the Ashburton Saleyards Siding, near the Raoecoarsc. Faaiengers will bo booked from Aahburton to the Saleyards Siding at— Return fares, 6d first class, 41 second olass ; tlokets available on 10th only. 5t31 BY ORDJLRo NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXOURBION TO CHRISTO BURGH MAY 9ru— ENGLISH FOOTBALL MATOe. ON Wednesday, May 9tb, an Excursion Train will run from Timam to Chriatohurch and back, taking passengers from Timaru, Ashburton, and all inter- mediate stations, It will be due from Rangitata at 8.45 a.m., Hind?, 9.22; Winelow, 9.42 ; TinwaW, 9.55 ; Ashburton 10.10 ; arriving at Ohristchurch at 12.15 p.m., returning at 5.35 p.m , arriving at Aehburton at 7.50, Timaru 10.40 Return Faros from Aehburton, Tinwald, Winalow, 6s first-class, 4s 6d seoond ; from Wmdermere and Hinds, 6s 6d first- class, 4e 9d second ; from Timaiu, Faling, and intermediate stations 7s 6d first clas*, 5b second Children 3to 12 yoars, half rates ; under 3 years, free. Tiokets available by the Excursion Train only. On the same day the ordinary Evening Train from Chrißtchuroh to Ashburton will start at 5.45 p.m. aud run an hour and a half later than time-table times, and the train from Rakaia to Mothven will ruu 1 hour and 20 minutes later than time- table times * Saturday Return Tickets to Chrietchurch will be issued for the midday train from Ashburton on the 9 th, m addition to market tickets as usual by the morning train. 5|30 By order. H. Matson and Co. NEXT OHERTSEY SALE Takes place on MONDAY, 14th MAY. H. MATSON & CO. TT7E have foe Salo/Jor Early Feed, CAPE BABLSY AND EYE COKN. Will give ■■ good result's as TURNIPS H. MATSON A CO., Ashburton, — — — OA A A aoresTalford forest, 6±\J\J hMf Engllih gr»Bi, 3s per Aore H. MATSON & CO., AohburtoQi



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SaiNNS Mkn.— " Wells' Health Rennwer," restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, impotence, Sexual Debility. At ohomiatsani . araggists. Kempthorne, Proeser, and Co., \ agents, Otaistgnuro , 2



EsATiKo'a Gonoa Lozhkchss euro Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medioine is so effeotuai fn the bow p| tljese dangerous maladies. One fjossenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed* fame ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium or any violent drug. Sold by all Cbftaißte, m tins, ljd ftn4 2a 94