INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

(Per Press Association.) Auckland, May 31. A meeting of the Auckland P l<tfo»l Financial Reform Association was held to-day to oonßider the tariff, when it was resolved— "That in the opinion of this Association, in view of the present de pressed condition of the industries and commercial Interests of the colony, in creased taxation is inopportune, and cal culated to stPl further prejudice the welfare of the people, and that a reduction In expenditure should be made to balance tbe income and expenditure of ihe co'ony. : ' Wellington, May 31. I The City Council tonight accepted the tender of tbe Guloher Electric L'gbt Company, London, for lighting the city by electricity, at £1750 per annum for the first five years. A body was taken out of the harbor this afternoon, and identified as that of one Rodgere, a fireman, who has been missing from the steamer Tongariro. Oamaru, May 31 . A public meeting was held here tonight in connection with the proposal of the Go vernment to collect a Bpecisl railway rate from settlers in the Duntroon — Hakatera mea railway district. Both the railway company who previously held the line, aad the Government who purchased It, failed to collect the rate by legal process, and a speoial Aot is now proposed enabling tbe Government to collect the rates, When the settlers in the district purchased the lands from the Crown no mention wsb made of their being liable to a railway rate and the Government, therefore, ob tained the extreme price for tbe land. Furthermore, the Company, in making the line, did not carry it to the point first agreed upon. On these grounds the settlers object to pay the rate, and con sider that the speoial high tariff on the line is sufficient taxation. At the meeting to-night a number of resolutions were passed in opposition to the rate, and these were ordered to be sent to the I Government Dunedin, May 30. The Manufacturers' Association have considered the tariff, and intend to for ward a number of recommendations to the Government. The jam manufacturers have forwarded a joint telegram to tbe Otago members, pointing out that the duty on fruit pulp, and particularly preserved fruit, will close their factories and throw out of employ ment 110 hands. They contend that a duty of Hd per lb is equal to 200 per cent ad valorem. A dispute has arisen In Dunedin between the master bakers and workmen, which, if not settled, will result in a strike of a setions nature. The dispute arises : ont of a demand of the men for eight hour* as a day's work. Workmen are takiDg steps to warn other workmen to keep away during the dispute.

PARLIAMENTARY. '

LEGISLATIVE OOCJNOIL. Thursday, May 31.- The Council met at 2 30 p.m. r THE EDUCATION ACT. Mr Oliver gave notioe of motion to raise the school age of children to 6 years, also for the abolition of Education Boardß. THE TOTALIS ATOP. Mr Hart gave notioe to move that it Is * desirable that a tax be lerled on all ' totalisators t EDUCATIONAL FRANCHISE BILL. J The Educational FranohUe Bill was read a first time. CHINESE IMMIGRANTS BILL. , The Chinese Immigrants Act Amend ment Bill was committed and reported with amendments. ' The Council rose at 4.45 p.m. 1

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

AFTERNOON SITTING.

The House met at 2 30 p.m. I the tariff. The Premier asked permission of tbe Home to make a tew corrections in the Tariff irhioh be bad brought down on Tuesday. — Leave was granted. Replying to Dr Newman, the Premier ■aid he was quite satisfied about tbe primage duty of 1 per cent, whioh was now being charged, questions. Replying to questions, it was stated that tbe Minister for Public Works had not tendered his resignation ; that there wbb no truth in the reports about dissen tlon in tbe Cabinet ; that Government had not oome to any conclusion at present abont sending out to the colony a seoond shipment of salmon ova ; that tbe Midland Company had asked leave to take the line over tbe hill top Instead of by tunnel if fonnd feasible, the land grant to be decreased proportionately to the oost of the line if so built, and that the Govern ment would consent to this, and that the Premier had had a clause drafted embody ing the provision ; that a delegate would be sent to the Chinese Conference, but that it was impossible to send a Minister daring the session. BILLS. Several.unimportant Bills were advanced a itage.

EVENING SITTING.

The House resumed at 7.30. ENDOWMENT BESSBVBS ADMINISTRATION. BILL. Major Steward moved the second read ing of tbe Endowment Reserved Adminis tration Bill. The object of the measure was to faolilUte leaies being obtained of publta endowments. He explained that these iracta of land were found a great obstacle In spme districts to the proper settlement of the country. His pill would enable application to be made to Government to grant leases, if the trustees of tbe endow ment threw improper obstacles In the way. Be explained that great care bad been taken to protect the interest of edaoation endowment!, and he waa prepared to introduoe farther safeguards if it were thought necessary, Mr Downie Stewart aa(d that the Bill would paralyse the administration of land by local budies. The proper time to introduce inch legislation would have been when the Land Act was brought m In 1885. Messrs Bruce, Beeves (St Albane), Falton, Dr Fttchett, and Allen spoke •gainst the Bill and Messrs Duncan, Tarnbull, Scobie Maokeczie, and Fish supported it, Major Steward, m replying, alluded to the attempts to count out as Improper. As to the arguments against the measure, be was surprised to find anyone contending that the interests of one or two trustees were to be 'paramount to the necessities of the people. If instances ' of wrong were panted he could give them aoase recorded m tbe Journals of the House, No eaoh harm could be done to the education reserves as was anticipated. There was no centralism m the Bill at all as alleged. Jf tkls attempt did not succeed, another would Id the future, and at no distant data. He would not be ashamed if only a dcgen followed him into the lobby, The Hooie divided!— Ayes 33. Noes 29. The Bill was read a second time. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ACT BEPEAL BILL. Si? George Grey moved the second reading 'of the Contagious Diseases Aot Repeal Bill. A lengthy debate ensued. The seoond reading was lost by 37 to 20. The Home rose at 1.5 a.m.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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UNIVERSITY DOCTORSHIP.

London, May 30. The Oxford University have conferred an honorary doctoiship upon Lord Brassey.

CONVICT'S ESCAPE.

A convict named Jackson escaped from Manchester prison after murder ing the warder. Ihe man is still at . large.

MOLESTING A WARD.

Lord James Douglas has been com mitted for trial on a charge of molesting Miss Mabel Scott, a ward m Chancery.

WELSH GOLD MINES.

An important meeting was held at Gynfunond, Wales, at which a resolu tion was carried agreeing to support Mr Pritchard Moigan m a protest against the high royalty feos imposed by the Crown for his removing gold from Dolgelly.

JOHN BRIGHT.

The Right Hon. John Bright, who is ill from congestion of the lungs, is improving.

THE FRENCH AND MAITRE.

It is stated that the French claim the Isle of Maitre, on the ground that it has long been a dependency of France.

GERMAN ANTARCTIC EXPEDI TION.

' Berlin, May 30. : The " National Zietung" announces that Henry Nillard is organising a German Antarctic expedition.

FAMINE IN RUSSIA.

St. Petersburg, May 29. The Russian Government conceals the fact that famine exists in the South.

FRANCE AND GERMANY.

Paris, Miy 29. , The French press regard the German , frontier rules as bellicose, The Ger- j man press, however, declare they were < made m order to avoid quarrels arising, j

DUBLIN " PROCLAIMED."

Dublin, May SO. The county and city of Dublin has been "proclaimed."

THE AMERICAN CROPS.

Washington, May 30. Immense damage has been caused to grain crops throughout America by rain and violent hailstorms.

FISPIERIES QUESTION.

Ottawa, May 30. The Canadian Government have published Orders-in-Council dealing with the Fisheries question, which will be effective for two years pending the Fisheries Treaty becoming operative.

ILLEGAL SEALING.

New Yobk, May 30. It is reported that Government has despatched four men-of-war to seize British sealing vessels said to be carry ing on operations in Behring Sea.

AUSTRALIAN.

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NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, May 31 . Another scene occurred, in the House last night. Mr MctSlhone, member for Upper Hunter used language which the Chairman of Com j mittees ordered him to withdraw. Mr McElhone made a protest against with | drawal but the Chairman insisted upon [ his making an absolute retraction. Mr McElhone refused and defied the Chair. He then left the Chamber. The Chairman reported the member to the Speaker who named him as guilty of contempt and on the motion of the Premier Mr McElhone was ;ordered to remain in custody during the pleasure of the House. Mr McElhone, upon being arrested by the Sergeant-at-Arms, apologised to the House and withdrew the remarks. He was then released from custody. The Raven returned from a cruise from the Islands where she has been making enquiries into the circumstances of the murder of Walker at Pentecost Island while labor recruiting in January last. It was ascertained that the murder was committed without any provocation whatever. The name of the murderer has been obtained, and the Diamond will endeavour to effect his capture. The bushrangers who stuck up an hotel at Walgett on Friday have been arrested. They are brothers named Cain, and were tracked over a hundred miles from the scene of the exploit by thepolice and black trackers. The death sentence passed on the aboriginal Derritt, has been commuted to imprisonment for life. Since the visit of Redmond Bros, in 1834, the Sydney branch of the National League has remitted assistance to the Home Rule agitation. A company has been registered with capital of a million, with power to increase to two million?, to purchase or lease the tramways. It is anticipated the Government will call for tenders for their purchaser lease in the next few days.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Adelaide, May 31. A number of armed blacks are threatening the Lutheran Mission at Kopgermannara, near Lake Hope, Cooper's Creek District, where they have murdered two native shepherds. A number of black trackers and troopers have been dispatched to the scene. Parliament was opened to-day. The Governor's speech referred to the im provements m the condition and pros . spects of the colony, which were mainly t attributable to the bountiful harvest, r the increase m the wool clip, and en couraging results of mining. There • was every reason to expect the expendi ture m the present financial year will j be well within the revenue. He hoped fc a policy of strict economy would render additional taxation unnecessary. Par , liament would be asked to authorise a special loan for railway extension, and the Imperial Government was invited J to reconsider the question of establish * ( ing Imperial coaling station and arsenal at Port Darwin m preference to Thurs day island, Bills would tie introduced.

on representation at th« Pederal Coun cil, whilst recent events had emphasised the importance of amending the educa tion and electoral laws. Notice was also given to legalise the totalisator.

QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, May 31. Hanlan states that he is prepared to row Kemp for the championship and aside three months after the match with Trickett. Two miners named Wilson and Benson were blown to pieces today at the bottom of a mine at Charters Towers. It is supposed they were tampering the dynamite with a steel drill.

THE MARKETS

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London, May 30. Consols are 102^. New Zealand Five Per Cents., 105£; Four Per Cent. Inscribed, 97£. Sydney, May 31. Locally-made butter, Is 3d to Is 9d. The supply is decreasiug, and best im ported- is m good demand at from Is to Is 3d ; cheese m good demand, 7d to 8d ; | bacon, 9d ; hams, Is to Is Id ; oats, heavy milling, 2s 3d ; heavy feed, 2s to 2s 2d, market dull ; New Zealand bran, lOd j local bran, 10^d, market dull, there being large stocks m the market. Pollard is quiet at lOd ; maize, plentiful, at 2s 4d to 2s 5d ; Warrnambool pota toes, 45s to 47s 6d ; Circulars, 66s 5d ; New Zealand potatoes, 55s to 60s, the supply is equal to the demand and steady; wheat, milling, 3s 9d ; chickwheat, 3s ; onions, £5 10s. Melbourne, May 31 Wheat, 3s 4£d ; flour, stone made, £7 5s ; roller made, £9 5s ; oats, Tar tarian, 2s 7d ; stout, 2s lOd ; barley, brisk at 5s 6d ; maize, 3s sd ; bran, lOd. Adelaide. May 31. Wheat, 8s 5d f.o.b. ; farmers' lots, 3s 3d at Port Adelaide, at outports 3s Id to 3s 2d. Flour stone made, £7 5s to £7 10s ; roller-made, £8 5s to £8 7& 6d; bran, 9d \ pollard, 9|d.

Messrs Chrystali and Co. have re ceived a telegram from their correspon dent at Foochow advising them that the market for new season's tea had been opened at an advance of about 2 to 3 taels upon last season's prices.

CAPTURE OF THE CONVICT ROBERTS

Jonathan Roberts, who was sentenced at the last criminal sittiugs at Timaru to five years hard labor for horse stealing, and who shortly afterwards made his escape from the Tiroaru gaol, was captured on May 31st at Killicohy, in thoEUesmere district, by Constable Simpson of Ohrist ohuroh. The police got information of Roberts' whereabouts and a posse of police arrived at Leeston on Thursday ' moroing to ecour the locality. Dotective J O'Connor, Christchurch, was at the head < of affairs. When on ti.e ground, where the j convict was supposed to be, tho police I divided their forces. Constable Simpson i while travelling along a little frequented" , road espied a laborer grubbing gorse on the road side. Almost at the same instant the laborer changed his tactics and disap peared, a movement which went far to assure the viligant constable that he was on the right track • He rapidly rode after ( his man, and got close enough to call for a j surrender, which, not being complied with, was followed by three shots from j the constable's revolver. Swiftness of limb and valour snc:umbed to tbe leaden missiles as they wh zzed near the runaway and he gave op the race. Constable Simpson covered him with his pistol until three men near by bad arrived on tbe scene. He requested these to place the bracelets on the prisoner," which they did. Soon after Detective O'Connor and Con stable Warring pHt in an appearance, the i anangement having been that the three were to meet at a particular point, and the arrest appears to have been near the place decided upon. Roberts was re moved to the Railway Station, placed in the train, and conveyed to Christchurch . The Timaru police had a few days ago rd ceived tidings of the man's whereabouts, and Constable Kenny, in plain clothes, followed the trail. He came upon the posse of Chrietchurch police just when the arrest was completed. Roberts made his escape on April 28th, and the measure of liberty he has enjoyed Bince has been taken very comfortably. When he escaped he took with him a change of clothes and as soon as he got clear of the town he changed hiß prison garb and continued his flight. For the first night and several others he slept under haystacks and in sheds, keeping as much to the back country as possible. In the first forty-eight hours he calcalated he travelled nearly fifty inileß He heard of a job at Maklkihi, and obtained a situation on a threshing machine. Here he worked for a fortnight, and during that time the paddock in which be was visited by two policemen, but he escaped ident fication. Suspecting pursdit, he left for fresh fields and gradually worked his way to Temuka, where he slept in a stable for three nights and then came northwards, tramping by day and by night and getting his meala as beßt he could. At the Ashburton river he saw a horseman, the image of a mounted constable, and to avoid detection took off his trousers and waded the stream, He passed Rukaia in daylight and slowly journeyed northwards until he reached Killinchy laat Tuesday week. There he offered his services tq a Mrs Crowe, who declined them as sho did not want a man, He asked only 10s a week wages when he repeated his offer, whioh Mrs Crowe finally accepted, and on her farm he worked for nine dayß, winding up his , adventures by falling into the handß of | the Christchurch polioe. Roberts, with all his travelling and knocking about, has succeeded in faring well, judging from tho healthy appearance ' he presented when cptured.

(PBtt PKEBS ASSOCIATION.)

Chexstohuroh. Jane 1. At the R. M. Court to-day Jonathan Boberfca was remanded till Tuesday lie appears m oapital condition and Baid he would plead guilty as be wanted to bave it over as soon aa possible

LICENSING COMMITTE.

ho annual meeting of the Ashbuitin Dhtrict Licensing Committee w«a held this morning. Present — Messrs T. Bullock, D Thomas, and T. Healy. The police report on the houres m the district was fnvoruble. Renewals of licenses were granted to Mark Scoit (Tinwald Hotel), and P. Keller (Winalowr Hotel ) The traunfer of the publicans' license for the Waterton Hotel to J, Miiller was confirmed, and the lloense renewed, the application for an accommodation license being withdrawn.

ABOLITION OF THE TOTALISATOR.

At noon to day a deputation consisting of the Revs Besttie, Bottle, and Scott re presenting the Presbyterian, Wesleyan and Episcopalian congregations respec tively, waited upon His Worship the Mayor m regard to the action whloh should bo taken towards to the abolition of the totalisator. Thß deputation urged that Btepa should be taken locally to get signatures to a petition i'or its total suppression. His Worship expressed hijQself as being m favor of restricting the use of the totalisator and if necessary taxing it for revenne purposes IE gambl ing on raoeoouraes could be abolished with the suppression of the totalizator, Hid Worship would be inclined to support the of the deputation, but seeing that doing away with the totaliaator would opan the doors to wholesale betting with bookmakers, whose transactions might be large or small without and the publio being Informed of their extant, he believed that the evils of gambling would not be m any way mitigated should the views of the opponents of thg machine be given effect to, After same consultation it was deemed advisable to write to Ohriotohucoh for copies of the petition and have them circulated for signature,. The desirability of holding a publio meeting was disouaaed but the deputation were of opinion that itsetfeot would not be stronger than that of numerously signed petitions. We many mention that several are already lying m business houses for signature, and may have attached their signatures thereto. It is probable that more publio interest will be imported into the question and the deputation to the Mayor may bo taken as the first sign of the agitation agatn&t the totalisator m Ashbutton. The following resolution was unanim oaely adopted at a meeting of the Vestry of St Stephen's Church, held on Thursday evening : — "That thia Vestry cordially approves the attempt now being made to obtain from the General Assembly |of New Zea land, a Bill for the suppression of the totalisator, and m view thereof, requests the Inoumbent to invite the congregation of St. Stephen's to affix their signatures to the petition now being olroulated by the Ohristchuroh City Counoll, and to adopt. Booh other means as may enaare a general aupport of the movement,"

Mfi ASaBDRTOW tiUABDIAN,. &JEODAY, JUNE 1, 1888



Public Notica Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnn?, Sewing Machine* Lawn Mowerß. Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TBICYOLEB repaired and extr.-.e kdpt on hand. BICYCLES FOR SALE, Ecgineerin^ m all its Branches. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 6*27 F. H. von SCHOEHEBERG~ Cabinet maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, and General House Furnisher, (Late of Cnristchurob), Eaet Street, next Wm. Patching. Furniture to any design or pattern at Chriatohurch rates. The latest patterns produced. Pianos repolished at very low rates. Repairs done on the premises to complete saiief action of Customers. Funerals conduoted with approved stylo and economy. Style and Fashion. ANDREW ORR la now opening bis Second Shipment 07 New Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOTS* GRAND SHOW OF Ladleu'S Mantles, Ulatera, Jackets. Dolmans, &o. ' MlHlnejy, FWece, Feathers, Ribbons, and Dreaa Goods In endless variety. Blankets, Flannels, Hoaiery, and Gloves Brusaels Carpeta, Kldder Carpets, &o Men's Clothing Gkbatlt Rbduosd. BOOTS. BOOTS. GBEAT BARGAINS IN BOOTS AND EHOE& 6 Trunks Ladies' Boots at 5s 6d 2 Trunks Ladles' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d 4a 6d, 5s 6d Gentß' Boots, oloth top, best 9a 63. worth 15s 6d. Prices to suit the times. DRESSMAKING. This Department Is giving unlvewal satisfaction. Perfect style and Bt. Prices strictly moderate. ANDKEW ORR. John Orrand Co. JOHN ORE AND CO. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT TT7 E keep the Largest Stock, greatest TT Variety, and range of Prlois of any House In the Trade. Men's Boys' & lwdtf Clothing, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. OVERCOATS.; AND WATERPROOFS, HOSIERY-! HATS, SOABVES, TIES. RUGS, TRAVELLING BAGS, PORTMAN- TEAUS, UMBRELLAS, etc. Special. WE HOLD AN IMMENSE STOOK OF MEN'S COTTON, CRIMEAN, OX- FORD, REGATTA, AND WHITE SHIRTS, also MEN'S LAMBS WOOL AND MERINO HOSIERY, which wo have Marked at Prices that MUST effect a SPEEDY CLEAKANOE. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. WE pay SPECIAL ATTENTION to this Department. It is under effiolent Management, and every effort Is made to render it conducive to oar Oastomers wants. We have a Very Largo Stook of Tweeds & CoatingsJ Cords, Moleskins, BOOT DEPARTMENT. We hold a large and varied assortment of BOOTS and SHOES of every de- aorlption. To make quotations would be no guide. WE INVITE INSPECT I »N AND COMPARE PRIUEd] JOHN OEE AND CO., IMPORTERS OP HARDWARE, DRAPERY, AND ; GENERAI. MERCHANDISE. J£ as t, Street. 3§77



__ D Thomas. FOR SALE. QEVERAL GOOD FARMS CHEAP TO LET. OA C\Ci ACRES ALFORD FOREST, /OIUU half English grass, 3. pet Aore J . THOMAS, Aahl.urton. I HAVE FOR SALE OR TO LET. A GENERAL STORE (m Ohertney) doing a good business. No Good- will. Stook at Valuation. No opposition. Profitable business; good opening for energetlo man. Foe partloaUra apply D. THOMAS, Ashbarton. TO THE FARMERS OF OHERTSEY DISTRICT. HAVING leased the SHEEP DTP at the Saleyards I am prepared to Dip flocks of under 500 head at l£d, over 500, lid per head. Using Murton and Whites composition.' — "NO Cube no pay." Start dipping on 16th April and would like to finish within a fortnight if possible, Would' Farmers kindly enter Sheep with Mb James Pattbbson, Chertaey, D. THOMAS, Ashbarton. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. T HAVE been appointed Agent for -*- the above Company, and am now prepared to take riska on Buildings, Stook and Ciopa at current rates. D. THOMAS, Ashburton; I have oeon appointed Agent FOB THE Mercantile Finance Co., CHBISTOHURCH, Wb9 are prepared to advance Money BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOOK CROP LIENS, or other Security. D. THOMAS. . __ _>■ i I AM APPOINTED SOLB AOBNT From Rakaia to Rangitata *>B MORTON AND WHITE'S Prize Slieep Dip Placed let by the Canterbury A. and Association] after an exhaustive trial, D. THOMAS, Ashbiutoa- Agricultural Implements.^ I AM APPOINTED SOLE AGENT IN ASHBORTO.K FOB Messes BOOTH MoDONALD & tv Carlyle Implement Works, Chrlstchroh. Sami'.e Implements on hand lDspeotion Invited, D. THOMAS. (Late oOlatson,sCox3and2Co.,) AehburtoDi



j PuMc Notices. blkerTlbkos BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, <fee, Oornar Wakanai Boad aDd Oass stzeet, (Next Central Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Ooaoh Factor v Havelock street 11J1 Johs Russell HAS great pleasure m announcing to the Publio m general that he has again opened up m BAKER'S BUILDINGS WITH £20,000 worth of DKAPERY, The beßt ever landed m New Zealand, combining Goods, freeb, Bound and fasLionable, direct from the Manufacturers. The quality and prices DEFY the WORLD Come and judge for yourselves. 5»I51 JOHN VICKBRY CASH BUYER OF PIGS AND A THOROUGHLY PRACTICAL BUTCHER AND BACON OUBBR BEGS to. announce to the residents of Ashbnrton and Diatriot that he has suooeeded m procuring a Bnltable oellar for the BACON CURING BUSINESS And is now prepared to execute orders m that line, and can guarantee satisfaction and despatch. Ordera left at the Pork Butohery, Eart Street will have prompt attention. JOHFVICKERy. 4 157 GK J. R Etjblqw, MERCHANT TAILOR, TANORED STREET, NEXT UNION BABK, HAS Just Reoelved, by direct steamer, FIVE OASES OF NEW GOODS, for Autumn and Winter Weai\ Collating of vory Saperlor English and German TWEEDS and COATINGS. OVERCOATINGS, TRIMMINGS, etc These Goods will be made up at ipeoially Low Ratoa for CASH ONLY, 6+146 Trees- Trees. Trees, NOTICE TO PLANTERS. fpHE Undersigned bogs to thank his X numerous Friends and Customers for their past favors, and caliß their special attention to hia extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of every deaorlp. tion; N.B. —Planting done by contract, and all Trees supplied nnd planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order byfjthe week or by the year. All kinds of Cabbage and Strawberry Plants on sale. All ordera by post, or left with Mb H. G. Flower, Confectioner, Eaßt Street, shall receive noy prompt, attention. JAMES PORTER, OLIFTON NURSERY, 4 192 Allenton, Ashburton. " Throw physio to the dogei : I'll none of It."— SHAKBSPEAfcE. rF^HS Bard of Avon lived In an age 1_ when physio was nasty. Bad he lived m Ashburtun at tho present day, and Buffered from any "ills that flesh la heir to," the probability In that he would visit hia Physician, pay the fee, and get a Prescription, then carefully convey that mysterious-looking and small, though im- portant document to C. I. BROOKE'S DISPENSARY, (In the shop formerly oooupled by Mr Murray, Watohmaker,) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Where Dispensing- 1b a Special Feature, and where he could always rely upon the purity of the Medicines, the necessary skill and care m compounding them, prompt attention, and last, but not least, at Lower CJiarges than you have hitherto been m the habit of paying.. Teeth Extracted, 2b. Holloway'o, Cockle's, Steedman b, Pain Killer, Irish Moss, Seigel's Syrup, Hop Bitters, and other Patent Medicines at Storekeepers' prloeo WRITING AND COPYING INKS. Meek'B Blue Black Writing Inks Meek's Bluo lilaok Copying Inks Meok'a Violet Noire Copying Inks Meek's Commercial Black Inks (All non- Corrosive.) We have been appointed Agents for the above-mentioned first class quality nan- Corrosive Inkß, and nre supplying the same wholesale and retail m any quantity at loweßt prices. We are now using these Jnkß, and are bo oonvinced of their superior quality that we will guarantee every bottle cold by us, and refund the money if not a3 represented. H. J. WOOD AND CO., STATIONERS' HALL, Friedlander's Buildings, Asliburton. Price list of W . J. Meed's non-Corrosive Inks, Writing Inks, Blue-black Ink (guaranteed non Corrosive) : — 4oza 6d, 8033 Is, 16ozs Is 6d, 20oz8 2s, 32ozs 3a. These inks have all the virtues of the blue-black writing fluids so extensively used heretofore, via., Pinoness, Fluidity, and Permanency, and m addition to these thu black color of the best black inks now m the market. The following is tbo roport of tho Go- vornmont Analyst on tho Ink submitted by W. J, Meek for Analyals : — " This is a good, wollniado Ink. It is leas corrosive than Stephen's lnk ; an,d. spreads easily, drying ultimately to. a good full black. "(Signed) W. Skey, " Government Analyst, " 20th December, 1887." OOMMBRCIAL BLACK INK, suitable for Schools and ordinary purnoseß* COPYING INKVBIue black or Violet Noire Copying :— 4.0?3 Gd, Bozs Is, 16ozs 2e, 200g3 2s 6d, 32ozs 4s. This Ink is as good m every respect as a Copying Ink can be. H? will give three dear copiee immediately after writing, or one goo^ copy after a long interval, SOLD BY ; H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONERS' HALL, OHBIBTOHUBGH, ASHBUBTOK & TIMABU. WHOLESALE AN.Q RETAIL. 6 20



Public Notices. 'g VENDERS are required for removal of 1 Marker's Coucrete Butt, frectiog Platfornes (earlh work) etc , on the Rifle Range. Particulars at Messrs Fooks and Son's office. 5 252 TO LES? A DWELLING Houbo, containing nine roouiß and out offices, and other oonvencles, lately m the occupation oi Mi MgOwbn, Tanored street. Rent moderate. App'y J. Ward and S*oy, Burnett street. 6 2 T7IVENING CLASSES are buing held Xli at my Offloe, Montgomery's Bulld- ingß, Burnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Arohitectur&l, Pictorial, Model, and all branohes of Freehand Drawing, etc, are being taught. E. M. BLAKE, 4 160 Architect. THE "BED CROS3' 1 PRESERVING COMPANY, Ohapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, VJ and at. same price ; also Peacheß, Pears, Aprioots, of the fioeat quality, and m heavy syrup. All theae goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellien, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and ABBorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, , 5 213 ASBBURTON GOAL AND FIREWOOD I DEPOT, RS. BEAN m thanking his Friends , for the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six years, begs to inform them and all the inhabitants of Aahburton that he is still prepared to deliver promptly all orders tor Newcastle, Wesiport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts and Rails, Stakeß, Strainerd, Oats, Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, Chiok Wheac, &c,. &0., at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address ; — R, S. BEAN, West street, 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. 363 ACRES. 353 TO LET FOR ONJffi CROP, HHENDERS are invited for Cropping JL R.S, 27351, oontaining abouc 353 Aores, situated about 2 to 3 miles from the Ashbucton Kaleyards, and now la the occapatijuof Mr John Sievbns, A large number of aheep have been grassing on this Property for some time past, so that it is m good heart for cropping. Tenders to be sent m to the under- slgued by Noon on TUESDAY, sen June. The highest or any tendor not neoeß- sarily accepted. 6*260 T. BULLOCK. FOR PRIVATE SALE. 68 A oT " E s 68 Fitst-oiana Land, with good Improve- ments, being RS. 23634 and 25575, situated within 2£ miles of Ashburton just opposite to D. Willl amß on, Em' a property ; but If not Bold privately will be offered by Auction on SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd, 1888, At Tattersall'fl, West Street, Ashburton At 12 o'clock sharp. The above would make « suitable pro- perty for any one b business In Ashburton, and for that purpose ought to be very valuable. c , nin D. THOMAS 5+210 Auctioneer. REMOVAL NOTICE. WM. BAYLIB GENERAL STOREKEEPER, Junction of the Wakanui Road and Cameron street, between Post Office and Mr Gamble's, faoing the Oouuty Ooanoll Avenue. VT7ILLIAM BAYLIS be«a to announce YV to hla Onatomera and the General Publio that he has been forced to remove from Snundero' Buildings to the above Premiß9B m conaequence of the Bank having let his shop m Saunders' Buildings to Mr Aioobn. W.Bj truatß that his Caßtomerß will not be Inconvenienced by the change of situation, as the new premises are an Immense Improvement upon the old, and more central/y plaoed ; m fact, my Customers will be very pleaoed with the change. In my new Premises I shall have a large and varied Stock ot Groceries, Teas, China, Glassware, Hard- ware, Cutlery, Brushware, Cheese, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Potatoes, Flour, and every requisite of the trade, which will be sold at the lowest possible priors, Goods delivered daily. Families waited on for orderß. Agent for the Wakanul Flour Mllla. Thb Bist Flour Made 6*l T. Bullocfc, NOT having cold by Anotlon the 24 aores between Mr Smith's Nursery and the Fair field Road, I am prepared to receive offers for It. T. BOLLOCK. MONEY TO LEND on first-class Security m sums to suit borrowers, Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. FOUR-ROOMED Houbo, well situated, near che Woollen Factory. Apply to T. PULLOOK. FOR SALE. STRONGLY Built four-roomed House for removal. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpO LET — At a very low rental, a large Jl. building fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff dtore. T. BULLOIK. OQK TWO SECTIONS for Bale, being JjQO Lots numbered 23 and 24, Clark Bti^oet, near Mr John Orr's property, Alford Forest Road. Price as above. Liberal terms, Apply to T. BULLOCK. tfOR SALE— Capital Building Site, ' corner section fronting Alford Forest Road, near Mr Steol'B Store Apply to T, BULLOCK. TO LET — 6 roomed house, centrally situated, m Tanored street. Apoly to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, a DISC HARROWS MoSHERRY DRILL I ••.-'• T, BULLOCK. ! $HEEP COUNTRY, rj"iO LET about 2000 Acrea Sheep A. Country for grazing, A very low rental will be accepted. Apply to % BXJLfcOQK,



TINWALD TOWN BOARD. A MEETING of the Ratepayers will be held m the Tlowald Tempdr- ance Hall on FRIDAY, June Ist, at 8 p.m., to oonalder Water Supply. JOSEPH CLARK, 5 257 Chairman/ SATURDAY, 9th JUNE. 118 Aores, 2 Roods of Land that h»i never been cropped For Sale by Pubilo Auotlon. MR T. BULLOOK will Sell by Publio Auction at the Aroade on the above date, R.S. 27429, containing 118£ Aorea Laud fronting the Main South Road, and about 3 miles from the Aehburton County Saleyarda, Liberal Termß, Sale at 12. 15. 6*4 T. BULLOOK, Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 2nd JUNE, 1888, At 1 o'clock, T7IRIEDLANDER Bros, have received JC inatruotlona to sell by Pabllc Auo- tlon, — 4 Good Draught Horses 1 Dray and Frame, i McCormick Reaper and Binder D.F. Plough, 1 sot Shaft Harness, 2 sets Leading Harness, Plough Chains, etc FRIBDLANDER BROS , PETER WILLIAMS. 6*5 Auctioneer. Saturday, june 2nd. Improved Farms situated m tho Long- | . beach Road Board District, for Sale, bj order of tho Mortgagees, about 469 A" E & 469 MR T. BULLOOK has received in- etructlona to Sell by Public Auo- ton, at the Aroade, on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagees, two improved Farms, containing about 289 and 180 acres respectively, tsituated near the Willowby School, Longbeaoh Road District. The former was originally part of tho Longbeach Estate ; a very early selection. It is well situated, close to the Willowby School. There is a house erected on tho property. The latter, R.S 16936 and others, was also a very early selection. The improvements consist of a Dwelling House, stable and other build- ings; Ab there has been numerous inq\;iries of l&te for improved Farms, this oiferß a favorable opportunity to those doairous of purchasing, as these properties will be sold on very liberal terms of payment, viz , small amount caah, deposit balance bearing interest at 6£ per cent, payable half-yearly. Inspection invited. Sale at 12,15. T. BULLOCK, 5 J523 Auctioneer. Palace Roller SKating Rink. NOW OPEN DAILY. 7 to 8, for beginners, admission Gd, Skates free 10 to 12, Ladies and Children only, ad- missidn free, Skates Gd 2.30 to 4.30, Ladiee, admission 6d, Skates Cd ; Gentlemen, admission Id, Skates free 8 to 10, admission Is, Ladies Skates free, Gentlemen Gd, Season Tiotets now offered at a reduced ~ ' ' rate. i PKATJsI'QB SALE, §



Seinnx Men.—" Wells' Health Bennwer," restores health and vigor, ourea Dyspepsia, impotence, Sexual Debility. At chemists and druggists. Kempthorne, Prossor, and 00. agents, Ghristoburoh. Amerioan gentlemen are making a epeoialty of importing English birds for sporting pur< poses. During the past three years one firm alone has imported 5000 English pheaßants, 2000 partridges, 150 roe deer, 1000 Englieh hares, 1000 English rabbits, and 50 wild boars, besides a number of red deer, fallow deer, and several hundred pheasant eggs.



SANDEB and SONS' EUCALYPTI EX- EBAOT. — Oure of Skin Diseases. In vo roar- gill, TS.Z., 3rd of July, 1880. Messrs Sander and Sons, Sandhurst,— Gentlemen, — Efaving 1 suffered from eczema {& Bkin disease which is very prevalent m thia colony) for about nine years, I had consulted numerous rqedioal men bore and m Australia, and had takon ursenlo, strychnine, iodide of potassium, etc., inter- nally, and had used preparations of zino and lead externally. In fact, I had tried all the remedies known to the faculty, and what between travelling, dootors', and druggists' ■ bills, had spent a small fortune, almost, if . not wholly, without results, except to injure i my constitution. During a recent visit to ' Hokitika I was reoommended to try your 1 Extraot o! Eucalyptus Globulus by a brother ' who had experienced great benefit from it m . alleviating a very severe cold, and so less to L my surprise and satisfaction, I found the . disease which troubled me so long was con- -1 quered, and the skin resumed its normal I condition. This was effected by the external . use of less than two two-ounce bottles. You I are weloome to make any use you please of this letter, and I subsorib.o myself— Yours, 1 ' etc. (Signed), John H. .Kebb, Manager Union I A Baals ojj Austria, l4miN ( _(AiYt.) fi



Wills' Hub Balsam.— lf grey restores to original color. An elegant dressing, softens and beautifies. No oil or grease. A Tonio Restorative. Stops hair, coming put $MQgth«ns, oleaa eabftir^galp, f . t ._ - ' "T I