TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

(per frbss association.)

The Mokau Case.

Auckland, July iv. The Mokau Land Claims Commissioners ■at yesterday In the Supreme Court building for the purpOße of taking evldenoe. Judge Wilson deposed to having heard the application for the granting of lease to Jodoi, but it was declined on the ground of Insufficiency of rurvey, Messrs Motrin and James Russell were also examined as to certain state ments made i 1 the House. The Commis sioners proceeded to-d*y to Otarobaoga to take the evidence of Natives. 'Frisco Mail Steamers. Wellington, July 10 The Secretary of the General Post Office advises the departure of the s.s Mariposa from 'Frisco with the English mills of the 16th nit for Auckland on Ist Inst, one day late. The s.s. Zaalandla with the oolonial malls of the 18th ult arrived at San Francisco from Auckland on Bth Inst, the contraot date.

The Ship Plelone. The steamer Mana remained at* Wai kanas standing by the stranded ship Plelone yesterday. The vessel has now been successfully floated, but In conse quence of the high sea running it was not desirable to tow her off and her progress seaward had to be oheoked. She may now be got off anytime at high tide. Fire at Blenheim. Blenheim, July 19. A double fire broke out at 2.33 this morning. A Chinaman's oablnetmaker's plaoe was burned down, and while thla was going on a fire broke out m a four roomed house a quarter of a mile t-ff. An extraordinary circumstance attending the latter, fire wis that the oooupler was accidentally found m the baok yard gagged and bound band and foot He ssld he had been overpowered by two burglars, bound and left on the kltoheo floor, and while the men were seit'ng fire to the plaoe he decamped. The story caused tremendous exoltement, but is only half credited , The insurances are:— £loo on the building In the Union, and £400 on tho furniture m the £onh British. In the Chinaman's case, £60 m the Equitable. Further developments of the fire are announced. A quantity of furniture and ■toff was found planted m the Wes leyan Churoh grounds, Documents were found on Longman proving he had just oome from Masterton not Melbourne as he said when arreted just before noon.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(From our own Correspondent.)

r "Wmainqton, July 17. From all accounts matters political are ■aftling do^n Into a very straight forward position, and unless on some catch vote, It is hardly probsble now that Government will be Mia'led this session. It Is gener ally conceded now that overtures for a combined attack between the Opposition, Protectionists, and Freetrader?, were made by the Protectionists, and at one tln-e It was possible this might have been effected, but is the Freetraders wanted to have things done their own way, and this way was not one which the Opposition would ohoose nothing resulted. I believe that the .Opposition were approached by the Free traders with a view to having Mr Withy's amendment, and subsequently Mr Bjet ham's amendment oarrled, and it was {wloted out, too, that by carrying the atter Government could not but accept | it as a No-conficlenoe motion. The Fres traders were pledged to eopport Mr Beetham, and if they had been joined by the Opposition bis amendment would have been carried, but there were difficulties of • very peculiar charaoter In the way which proved Insurmountable For instance, If they voted for Mr Withy's amendment, the Opposition would have been pledged to a reduction (of wages which would be moot unpopular, and, more serious stil 1 , it was probable that m the event of hts Amendment being carried, Mr Beetham would have been sent for by theGowraor to form a Ministry. If tbe latter came to pass It would be open for Mr Beetham to reconstruct from the Freetraders and Government party, leaving the Opposition oat In the cold. The negotiations as to the joint support of the amendment, therefore fell through, but the Opposition suggested the tabling of a direct No-con fidence motion whioh, If supported by both parties would be oarrled. A meeting of Freeloaders was held tordajp at which 19 members were present, •od it was agreed, after fully emstderiug the position that the Freetraders are not diipoied to hamper future aotlon by joining any party except on a question of principle. As the Opposition Protection ists do not number of themselves more than from 35 to 40 members, which would leave them m a hopeless minority If they attacked Government themselves, it is anticipated that they will have matters as they stand; and await the course of events, hoping that an opportunity may arise, when they may unite with the Freetraders au4 turn Government out. It Is stated that the Opposition proper will hold another meeting to-morrow, from whioh, however, no result Is anticipated. Government are m communication with other colonies with a view to the laying of a cable between New Zealand and

Vancouver. • |t has been rqrnorec} through the day that G-overnment have received a oable from the Agent-General to the effeot that negotiations with the Midland Ball way Company are now about coming to a head, and that the oontraot will shortly be signed. On enquiry from the Premier I learn that he had a telegram from Sir F. D. Bell a day or two back, asking If olaose 38 was agreed to. As telegraphic communication has been re-established a reply will be sent to-morrow stating that it is all right. The Publio Works Statement will be delivered on Tuesdaynext. Wellington. Jaly 19.

The Premier was not so well hat night, his cough belqg so bad that he was Obliged to leave the House early to go home. Supply was accordingly postponed but it is Intended to go Into Supply to morrow first thing, when It Is antici pated Mr Withy's amendment will be negatived on the voices, or if a division be called for, by an overwhelming majority. It is said that on a dare'ul " whip " being made with reference to the question Whether the San Francisco mail oor.faot should be renewed, thero was found to bo an' assured majority against the renewal of the contract. ;

A meeting cf members opposed to Mr Maosrihor's Hospital and Charitable Aid Bill w*s hf Id this morning at whioh about a dozen were present and a number of others aocounted for, Dr Newman was In' the chair. Aftcar diaoiißßlnii it was decld.d that as Government havo pro mi) ci to bring down n^xt sassion a comprehensive measure dealing with the whole subject of redivlslon of Ho-pltal and Charitable Aid Districts, those pre sent should strongly oppose the passing of the Bill.

Another Opposition caucus was hsld this morning, bnt the uiu-il reticence wab ghserved os to what was dono. I onder grand, however, that there were about 3p present and thebnelnesscf the meeting was cor fined to the dlscnsston on Mr Withy's amendment, With the exception of about two members all present we* e unani mous m opposing the nmeidment, bnt njy 'informant states than m regard to ptaer amendments ttyer^ was not so mach unanimity. ~ " ''

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(Per Press Association.)

DAIRY FACTORIES.

London, July 7, Sir Dillon Bell is trying to engage Professor Long of Cirencester to pro ceed to New Zealand to report on dairy factories m the colony.

PAYMENT OF MEMBERS.

The House of Commons has by a majority of 57 rejected the motion pro posed by M. Chas. Fenwick, M.P., for Wansbeck, providing for the payment of members of the House. 1 n speaking to the motion Mr Gladstone advocated paying labor members.

ALLEGED CORRUPTION IN VICTORIA.

During the debate m the House of Commons to-day on the motion for payment of members, Admiral Field, M.P. for Eastborne, stated that a very able man, and one of great wealth re siding m Victoria, had told him that any number of men could be bribed m the Victorian Assembly.

SALE OF FROZEN MEAT.

The Bill introduced into the House of Commons by Viscount Lamington to regulate the sale of frozen meat has been read a first time.

ELECTION.

Mr Leany has been elected to repre sent Sligo South m the place of Mr E. J. Kennedy, who resigned.

ALLEGED RITUALISM OF A BISHOP.

The Church Association is applying for a mandamus to compel the Arch bishop of Canterbury to continue the proceedings commenced against the Right Rev. Dr. King, Bishop of Lin coln, for ritualistic practices.

ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

London, July 8. The reported early departure of Newmeyers' Antarctic expedition is dis believed m Berlin.

MR PARNELL AND THE COLONIES.

London, July 9 Mr Parnell, writing to Captain Rhodes, of Capetown, says if the colonies are willing to share the cost and respoosibility of being represented m the British Parliament the privilege ought to be accorded thenr.

A FAST RUN HOME.

The R.M.S. Kaikoura steamed from Wellington to Plymouth m thirty-six and a balf days.

DISASTERS AT SKA.

The barque Jane Sprott, bound from Adelaide to London, has put into Lima, a portion of her rigging having been damaged during a heavy gale. The vessel shipped a large quantity of water, some of which found its way down the hold. A portion of her cargo had to be jettisoned. The barque Bertha, bound from New York to Brisbane, also lost a portion of her rigging during a gale, and had to run into Mauritius for repairs.

DEATH OF A LEAGUER IN PRISON.

Mr Mandeville, formerly Secretary to Mr O'Brien, and who was recently confined m Tullamore Gaol, has died, and it is alleged by his friends that death was accelerated by ill-treatment he received while m custody.

M. GREVY.

It is stated that M. Grevy is making large investments both m British and colonial stocks.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

The Government propose to adjourn Parliament m August until November.

ENGLISH DEFENCES.

With five days' notice thirty-eight men-of-war assembled at Spitbead and thirty-one off Portland ready for active service, Admirals Baird and Rowley being m command. A stronger squad ron will endeavor to blockade a fleet under Admiral Tryon and Captain Filzßoy, after the conclusion of the celebration m connection with the tercentenary of the Spanish Armada on the 19th inst.

MRS GORDON BAILLIE.

Mrs Gordon Baillie and Mr Percival Frost have been further remanded, and were removed m custody. The police state that there are unpaid bills m all partsof the United Kingdom, especially m Scotland. The frau,ds will probably reach th,e extent of thousands. It is alleged that Mrs Baillie bired a gentle man's house, and while m possession mortgaged the furniture.

COLONIAL DE FENCES.

The Earl of Carnarvon, writing to "The Times" on the defences of Australasia, slates they have put Eng land to shame.

THE ZULU TROUBLE.

Lord Knutsford, referring to the difficulties m Zululand, stated that they were assuming a serious aspect. Dini- j zulu, with 4000 followers, had taken qp a position' at Cega, and General Smythe, with a force of 16,000 men was advancing to attack him. In the House of Commons, Lord Knutsford stated that the Transvaal Government would support the British m their struggle against Ejini^ulu. Capetown, «Joly 8, The rebel chief Dinizulu, is being largely reinforced by many other Zulu chiefs and by Boers.

ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.

London, July 10. Mr W. H. Smith, leader of the House of Commons, proposes to abandon almost all Government business on the Qrder-Paper except the Govern ment Bi|l, which is, however, ' to be lurther reduced. Parliament will reas semble early m November.

DONATION TO THE PARNEL LITE FUNDS.

Captain Rhodes, of Cape Town, has given' to the Funds on learning that Mr ParneU, fayored the retention ol Ifrish, representation m the British Parliament,

FREIGHTS.

Ships are scarce, and consequently xeights are hardening.

MELBOURNE TRAMWAY LOAN.

Tenders for the Melbourne Tramway Loan of at 4J4 per cent, with a minimum of 107, were opened to-day. The amount subscribed was •£845,000, the average being 15s nd.

OBITUARY.

The death is announced of Sir William Wellington Cairns, K.C.M.G., ex Governor of Queensland and South Australia.

AUSTRALIAN.

(I>EB PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, July 18. The Hon Thos. Garrett, Minister for Lands, has resigned his portfolio m consequence of ill healchi

VICTORIA.

Melbourne, July 18. The Corporation of Ballarat have decided to light the city with elec tricity, and have also adopted an electric tram system. A man named John Audley has been arrested, charged with attempting to murder August Heifer, a publican,

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

(PER PBBSB ASSOCIATION.)

Brklin, July 8. The meeting between the Emperor William and the Czar of Russia will take place on board the Czar's royal yacht Dergaon m the Gulf of Finland, and afterwards they will proceed to Peterhoff, Count Herbert Bismarck and M. De Giers will accompany the royal personages. Berlin, July 9. | Sir Morell McKenzie thinks that the abscess m the ear from which the Emperor William suffers will affect his brain. The Emperor embarks at Kiel on the 14th inst. m the Royal yacht Hohenzollern, and he will be escorted by four ironclads. The Czar m his yacht will be escorted by two ironclads. Their Majesties will will meet off Cronstadt.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

BY-LAWS FOR TRAOTION ENGINES.

TO THE EDITOR. \ Sir, — With your pormlßslon I would like to oall attention to the framing of the bylaws regulating the traffic of trac tion engines m the Ashbnrton county. The first thing I wlbli to point ont is, that a traction engiue meeting a horso on the road haß to stop within Gve ohalns of the said horse, and ttiero Is to be no steam blowing off while tho horse Is within that distance, under a penalty of five pouuds. Now, sir, we have an Inspector of Maohlnery, who gives a certificate for a certain pressnra of steam, and sots and fixes tho valve to blow off at that pressure, and any one tampering with that valvo is liable to two years Imprisonment nnder the Machinery Act. What is tho p )sltion between the two ? When a trootlon engine is travelling along tho road it needs alraoat Its full preesnro of steam, bo that when the driver stop five chains f rom a horse, and before the horse gets ovor half that diatanoe the steam is blowing off at the Government valve, and no one dare stop It unless they want to get into Govern ment servioe for two years at tha leant. I would aßk, has any of the wiflo heads of our County Council over read the Maohnery Ao>, for If so thoy must surely have forgotten all about it, and I always notloe whenever we begin to get any of our legal frlendß Into such positions the more of a muddle do things get Into. I suppose It pays them best. The more muddle the more law cases, and never mind the ratepayers. I will just take a case undor this by law: A trao'ion engine, vie will say, Is going towards Tinwald, and It comes within fivo chains of a horse, but the horse is standing Btlll. How aro wo to get along. Is there any bylaw to make that horse move on if It has a legitimate excuse for standing there 1 Why, a couple of carters with their horses, one m front and one behind, might keep a traotlon engine standing between them for a month. As for going ovor culverts at the r.Uo of one mile an hour, there are a great many of these that a driver cannot possibly see unless there Is a notice put up to mark them, Some of the Councillors In thoir respec tive Road Boards tried this on last year, bnt they saw they were going beyond their functions. Now when thoy bavo gut Into the Council thoy must signalise their elevation by some sublime act of wisdom, even if It be at the expense of the traotion engine owner?, who have at large expense brought the best maohlnery into tho dis trict. Before there were any traotion engines In the oounty farmers paid nearly double for their threshing, and had all the maohlnery to shift with thoir horses, and yet all that we get I torn our Oounty Councillors, because a few plan,ka of the traffic bridge wore broken, is to be termed a lot of d— — «d scoundrels (nice language for a man m a position whore he is sup posed to be a gentleman.)

As to the clause making it eompnlsory to have the neme of the owner painted on the onglnes, why not make It also com pulsory on the carters as well, who aro jjaflt 8(i often In fault on tho road as engine ownerr, We have plenty of accidents with badly managed horsos, but I defy the Council to point out a single acoldent that has oeourred through the nogllgonoe of a traction engine driver. There Is another clauso making It oom j pulsory to carry lamps to show red both m front and behind. I really think tho Oonnoil ought to take ont a patent for a new code of dangor signals. Blow Is any one at a distance to know If tho engine Is advancing toward^ or tKayelllug from the m. X hope the Qjunc.ll will Bupply oa with lamps free of obarge, otherwise I doubt we will stlok to the laoapß we get with the engines, which appears to answer tho purpose In England, and I should think are good enough for Now Zealand. As for this White Elephant tho traflio bridge, 1. think the CoodoU mean to make tho englno owners keop up the whole 'lot of repairs. The oharges fori crossing and the hues under the by-laws ought to be sufficient to cover all expenso of maintenance Tho Council might keep a painter to wrlto tho names on tho ! engines ; also they might make a small | profit oat of that and when repairs are wanted co the bridge they might try some oubbapo trees, Thoy might be an im provement on some of the timber that was put into It. Before tho Council begin to w»«,te the ratopjyers money over tjjo by-lawa they had better see something more lqto them, lor although I am not a lawyer I will give them this advloe (nnd 1 will not charge Ga 8d for It), To got their by- Is ws tented as soon as posslole tot thty will lind thas they are vlim -vires. 1 am, etc, Smosbbobe-

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

(BY ULEOTIUO TKLKQRAPJI COPYBIOHT.)

(PBU PRKSB ASSOCIATION.}

(Reclved July 19, 1.15 p.m.)

REDUCTION OF FORCE.

Capetown, July 11. Denizulu's force has shrunk to 1500 en.

BOUL ANGERS RESIGNATION.

Pakis. July 12. General Boulanger has resigned m, consequence of a defeat m his motion for the dissolution of the Chamber of j Commerce. '

LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILL.

London, July 21. The clause constituting local Coun cils m the Local Government Bill passed m the House of Lords,

IMPERIAL POLICY IN IRELAND

The Duke of Argyle's motion affirm ing that the Government policy m Ireland deserved support was carried without discussion.

LONDON SCHOOL BOARD.

The London School Board will appoint a Committee to enquife into cerlain grave charges alleging corruption m the administration.

MR PARNELL AND THE "TIMES."

Mr Parnell is likely to claim that an enquiry by a Parliamentary Committee into the " Times' " charges against him shall be limited to the question of the authenticity ot the letters produced, and alleged to be written by him.

DREADFUL MINING ACCIDENT.

Capetown, July 13. A big fire occurred at the entrance of the Debeer mine at Kimberley. Eight hundred miners were entombed, and it is feared 500 have perished.

AN AFFAIR OF HONOR.

M. Floquet challenged Boulanger for calling him a bear m the Chamber of Deputies. A duel was fought with swords and after a fierce encounter Boulanger was slightly wounded m the tbigh and rather seriously m the throat. M. Floquet was slightly wouoded m the hand, foot, and breast.

COMPULSION.

Berlin, July 18, The German police have compelled QueenNatalietosurrender her son to the Servian War Minister. She has also been expelled from German territory-

DECORATIONS

The Emperor William has decorated Drs Bergmann and Gerhardt. His action is regarded as an endorsement of their reports attacking Sir F. Morell McKenzie,

THE ASHBURTON OCAJKJLHaN, THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1888



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DEfiOP »lIVK PItIORD CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. THOMAS MEALY. River Bank, Ashburton, Fronting south approaoh to Traffic Bridge H,J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL,. ' Faodlander's Buildings, Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and General Stationery, Account Books, &o. MtW BOOKS BY EVERY MAIL. MUSIC. Planoß, Harmoniums, Acoordeons, Ormcortlnnp, Violinß, Bmjos, <60 , &c. New Songs and Munlo of every description! A large quantity of Muslo (Sheet and Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Sacrifice. ■ i FANCY GOODS. Writing Oases and Dosku, Sorap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purses, Card Onßes, Pocket Books, Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery. Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Paporh m any quantity.



Wo have also Perennial Ryegronß and Cocksfoot for Bale m large or small quan- tities, latest novelties iv Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well known Lon« don firm,' James Oartkb and Compawt, Empty Iron Tanks and Oases for Bale. J. SEALY~and C 0. ,: '" (Late Seal* Bros.) 7*39 30,000 FRUIT TREES. No Christchurch Woolly Aphis or Fangiora Scalo Blight. THOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seosona Planting by far tho largest and Best Stock of -F)uit Trees m Canterbury, probably m tho Colony, consisting cf — APPLE TREKS PEAR TREES PLUM -TREES PEACH TREES CH aiRY TREES APR ICOT TREEB Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, ore, woli grown robust tree and grafted 0 n the beat stocks. .Also iargo quantity of -B-rry Fruits of nil kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES'! and SIIELTKK TKx.K^, Roses, :W- --.montal '.'roes, Shrubs, Uoot j , &c, &c. m ureat variety. . • . ME3Sk s J. SKALY & CO., Feodsmen, East strce continuo to act on my behalf m Town, tl nd all orders, &c, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention.



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'■..,. . . Public otlces MvjUJNX bLhUMiti HUaU t. tAi.IK "VrOTIOE is hereby given tint all Gofad ' JIN growing on tho Ro^ds must bo cloared by tho 31sfc doy of July, 1888, or proceedings will bo taken for the remoral of tho sam ■, By Oder of thi Board, I E. B. COOPER, Olerk Mount Srmers Road Board. 7 36 "~' "" "* " —■■■'--■■ I ■■ mi; mm mmu-t <i'>m,,aaa Trees* Trees Trees. THE Undersigned begs ro'hfojc ; iils numerous Friends and Custotnersfor. their past favors, and calls thoir special attention to hlaextenalvestook of FKU.T AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. -Planting done by contract, aud all Trees supplied and "planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Tre;s pruned and gardens kept In order bygthe week qr.by the year., 40,000 Oup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 4s 6d per 100. 20,000 ditto, 2 year old, 7s 6d and 10 j pet 100. 24,000 Pious Inalgnlß, 4s per 100, All orders by post, or left with Mn H. G. Flowgr, Confectioner, Eatt Street, shall receive my prompt attention, r James Porter, OL I FT O JSt NUR § E JLVY, 4 192 Allenron,iAshburtoßi. : . "\;C;. REMOVAL NOTICE. WM. BAj^Xjle GENERAL STORKKIfiEPBR, [Junotlon of the Wakanui Road and Cameron street, between Post Office and Mr Gamble's, faoing the Oounty Council Avenue... r .~ _ . ___' -■ --■-■■<.."• <-<?# ff VTTILLIAM BAYLIS begs to anhoanoi ? T to his Customers and the General' Public that he has been forced to remove from Saunders' Buildings to the above Premises' ln consequence oi the Bank having let.hls shop In flnunde'ra' Buildings to MnAiooßN.- W;B; trusts tb«V hie Oastpmers will not be inconvenienced by the ohange of- situation, as tho' new premises are an immense Improvement upon the old, and more oentrally placed ; m fact, niy Customers wlfi'be verjjr pleased with the ohange; In niy new Premises" "' shall have a k.rfte and varied Stock of Groceries, Teas, China, Glassware, Hard- ware, Cutlery, Brush ware, Cheese, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Potatoes, Flour, and every requisite of the trade, whioh will be sold at the lowest possiuLß pbWhß; Goods delivered dally. Families waited on for orders.



NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all handicaps and entries for Maiden Steeplechase and Selling Hunters' Steeplechase, accompanied by fees, name, age, description, and performances of horse?, and colors of tho riders, must be m the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashbiuton, not later than ob.m. on Saturday, July 21st 1888. WEIGHTS. Weights for the Handicap Hurdle Race, Hunt Club Cup, and Hunters' Flat Race, will ba declared on Monday, July 30th, ISBB. Weights for the Selling Steeplechase will Ue declared immediately after the Hunters' Flat Race srun. ACCEPTANCES, Acceptances,, aceompaui<£ "by fees, muit be n the hands of the Secretary not later than p.m. on Saturday, August 4th, 1888. I E, J. FOOKS, I Secretary



miles. 6. Selling Hunters' Steeplechase Han- dicap, of 10 soys ; winner to be sold by auction immediately after, the race foe 15 soys, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination, ios ; acceptance free ; to be notified to the Secretary within (eh minutes after the weights are declared. Once round the Steeplechase course. RULES AND REGULATIONS, 1. Ihe meeting will be held under the New Zen land Grand National Steeplechase Rules where applicable. 2. No entry will 1 c received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objec- tions arising out of the racing, shall b° decided by the Stewards or whom they ma^ appoint, their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme be final. 3. A qualified Hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairy hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1888 Master of Hounds certifi- cate to be produced at the scales. 4. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all monies payable m accordance wi»h this programme for expenses of the course. 5. All nominations and acceptances to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Riders m all races except Selling Hack Race must be members of some recognised Hunt Club, and member's ticket must be pro- duced at the scales if required. 7. Riders who have never won an advertised race of any sort, value 20 povs or over, al- lowed 7lbs m all races, except the Selling Hack Race,



Stilt. President : John Grigg. Vice-Pkesidents : G. 11. Alington, W. B. Denshire, D. McLean, and Dr Leahy. Stewards : J. Coibett, E W. Bowyer, J. C. N. Grigg, A. T. Reid, J. Jackson, F. Rus-ell, A, Fooks, J. Heseltine, U. G. Pitt, W. B. Denshire. Judge :M. Stitt. Starter :D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course : A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales : T. E. Upton. •lIANDiCArPERS : Mark Scott, John Corbett, W. B. Denshire. fc ' PROGRAMME: The first Race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 soys ; the second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters, the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club. Nomination, ios acceptance, _s. About 2 miles 2. Hunt Cluh Steeplechase Cup Han- DICAr, of 20 soys (cash or trophy; ; the second horse to receive 3 soys Irom the stake. Open to any qualified Hunters, the property of members of any recog- nised Hunt Club. Minimum weight, 10 stone. Nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. About 3 miles over fair hunting country. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 soys ; no weight under 9 stone. The winner to be sold by auation immediately after the race for 10 soys, any surplus to go to the funds 'of the Club. Post entry, ios. Three-quarters of a mile. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Tlate, of 15 soys; the second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase ; for qualified Hunters, the property of mem- bers of the Ashburton County Hunt Club. Weigrit-for-age. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, free. A'out two miles. 5. Hunters' Flat Race Handicap, of 15 soys ; the second ho>"se to receive 3 soys from che stake. For qualified Huntess, the property of members of the Ashbur- ton County Hunt Club. ! orses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m front of »he stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. Nomi- nation, ios; acceptance, ss. About two



BLANKETS. BLANKETS. I HAVE scoured a Urge lot of Heavy ASHBURTON BLANKETS, slightly stained. COME EARLY bb the price will sell : i.them quick. ' Ashburton Clothing Mart, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Kobert Alcorn. '. ■■■■»■■■■■■■■■■■■■■»■■■■■■■■■■■■< Sporting. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHABEB. To be held on the Ashburton Racecourse ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1888. Patrons : Hon John McLean and Matthew



Public Woticeo . H. von SCHOMBIiT abinet-maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, . and General House Furnisher, (Late of Chrißtcliuroli), East Street, next Win. Patching. Furnituro to any design or pattern at . Ohrißtchurch ratos, Tho latoat patterns produced. PianoH ropolishod at very low rates. Bepairn done on tho premises to complete satisfaction of Customers . Funerals conducted with approved style and economy. WHY I WHAT'S ~" O'CONNELL DOING NOW ? Selling HORSE CLOTHS from 15s Od Wa.TEBPROOFOILSEINSUITS from 12a 6d CALICO TENTS from 12s 6d And everything else m the Trade equally cheap ; and all his own make. Let us go and o P. O'CONNELL'S AI Tent Depot. Where is his Shop ? why, OOMPTON'S BUILDINGS! Moore Street, Ashburton. 6*29/



T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. -| Q ACRES, 31 porohos, fenced and laid XO down m English grass, situated at tha corner of Alitobam and South Road*, about 1_ milos from tho County Sale- yards. Suitable paddock for porßonß living at a diat&nco, and sending stock to the yards for sulo. T. BULLOOK; MONEY TO LEND on first class Soourity iv sums to suit borrowers Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET-^At a vory low rental, a large building fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff atore. T. BULLOt K. FOR SALE— Capital Building Site, corner section fronting Alford Forest Boad, near Mr Steel's Store. | Apply to [ | fcT, BUfcfcQQK, }



ALPKED HABBLSON T. !Bullock. mO LET—A 6-roomed house In Canir- t. Ron street opposite tho Woslevan Church. T. BULLOOK. TO LET — House of 5 rooms, with verandah, together with about 9 acre* of land, . Apply to __ T. BULLOOK. m,O LET, 16s 6i per week rental, a J Dwelling- hooeo containing 9 Rooms, well situated In Tancred street, lately occupied by R. MgOwbn, Esq. There Is an ezoellent water supply together v. lth every convenience. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET. T>OOMS In the Arcade Chambers. JO; Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS. FOR SALE—2 second-hand Double- Furrow Ploughs, by Beid nnd Gray. T. BULLOOK. X?1 C\f\ * Bm ' nßtruc t°d to acoopt jb lUU One Hundred Pounds for Mb W. S. Kino's Property, Lots (50, 90,' Town Belt South-east, containing £-anre, with the 4-Roomod House thereon. Vory | liberal terms can bo arranged. 1 need [ scarcely mention that this appears to bo very cheap. T. PULLOOK. X?Q£\ well-built 4-roomed House obO£). * n< * Sootlon on Greek road, and known os part of Walsh's Paddock. Price as abovo. This offors a favorable opportunity for a worklog man obtaining a cheap proporty, as the owner has decided to sell at a great sacrifice.



SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olook siarp — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, ProdnOß and Merchandise. Farming Implements and Vehicles of all kinds, conttantly In Yards on view FOR SALE Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as rrqulred, end moßt liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and toilers Bunts collected, nnd the business of abßenteoß managed with care. Valuation nuulo of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances mndo instantly on Goods delivered at tho Storo j for Sale.§ 'Agent von jhe NORWICH ONION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY



BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Soe, Handbills for Prices. ANDEEW OU. A. Harrison. Aliretl Harrison, AOOTIONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR.



r'ubnc Notices^ . — - . SPECIAL UNITED will be held this wet-k a follows : — , THUBSDAY—Bap iot Church J FRIDAY— Unit, d Holiness Meeting In the Salvation Army Barracks ■ Commencing eaoh evening at 7.30, Sankoy'o Hymns ÜBed. Collection on Friday night to defray expenses. TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. Misses Morrison & Holloway DRESS AND MANTLE MAKERS Tanobed Stbekt ASHBURTON. 5 169 MONSTER CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothipg, AND ) ■ r Boots. Andrew Orb will commence; his half YEARLY SALE ON Friday, the 29th.



OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, JOHN ORR & CO., EAST STREET,



TERMS CABH. BOOKING EXTRA. In Ashburton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20s por ton, CASH. All Information to bo obtained from, and orders loft with - MX JOHH G. KESTELL, WEBT STREET, Whom I have appointor* my Agont, nnd who will sell at abovo woe, FOR CASH. IE. F. WRIG.HT HAMS AND BACON Butter and Cheese



—A L S 0— That they have now' m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season. BTYIK AND FIT ALI. THAT OAN BK DIBIKED H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Mount Somers Coal lAM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced ratos. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND during the ooming season, I have made PRICES suoh that no ono neod want FUEL ; and until furthor notice will I supply at Per truck load at Mount Somors Railway Station, per ton... 13s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Aehburton, per truck, per ton 15s Tinwald „ „ 15 B Wlnslow  „ 16s Binds  „ 17s Ealing „ „ 17s 6d Dromore „ „ 16s Chertßoy „ „ 16s 6d



Peats can be reserved at Zander's Prices of admission : Dress Clrole, 4s ; Stalls, 3i j P»t, 2j. Aoting Msnagor ... .... L. T. Lohr Travelling Manager... ...A. L. Oanatd 7 106 |H.&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS ~~_T THBY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEEET.



Public Notices. g7 w. t 4TLOB & o°- General Auotioneors, Land and Estate I Agents, [ 20, Collins Ftroot, West, Melbourne, Are preparod to undertake Sales of Free- hold Proporty, Household Farnituro, Mer- chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sa'o. Monthly lists of Proporty for Bale, or to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, Absentees represented, Insurances ofE»ctod, charges moderate, settlements prompt. Land sales con- j ducted. 7 100 ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Mr Broogh and Mr Bouoloault's LATEST LONDON SUCCESS TO-NIGHT, For positively the lent time; ARNOLD) ~ f ARNOLD ARNOLD \ -£* \ ARNOLD ARNODD) ""AS. (ARNOLD IN HANS the BOATMAN HANS the BOATMAN | HANS the BOATMAN A SUCCESS EVERYWHERE. As played by MR CHARLES ARNOLD, ▼Ith onormous success m London, and the leading olties of England. The last ohanoe of seeing THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY THE CHARMING DANCES THE HOMELY BALLADS



Ashburton Agricultural aad Pastoral Association, TEE Annual Genoral Mooting of the Members of the Association will be ho held at the Arcade Chambers, Burnett Stroet, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, 24th July, 1888, at 3 o'olook p.m. Business j To reoelvo annual report and balance- sheet to 30th June. 1888. ! The qu'stlon will be brought forward whether •' It Is thought advis- able to continue tho Association " The Balance-sheet, duly audited, now Ilea for the inspection of Members at my offioe, \ J, Q. RESTELL, 7|78 Swretury,



A MEETING m connection with the proposod Bocioty of Arts, Soionco, and Industry, will bo hold at the Arcade Chfimhers at 7.30 THIS EVENING. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr Henry Earnshaw are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late wife, Jank, will move from hlfl residence, Hinds, at 11 o'olook on SATURDAY, July 21st, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 108 Undortakorß. 1.0.0.F,, M.U. THE Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows will celebrate thoir 15th Anniversary by a Ton and Soolal Gathering m the Oddfellows' Hall on July 20th. Tea at 6. Danolng at 8, Tickets, 2d 6d ; children, half price. R. MINNIS, 6 IU Hon. Sec. r$ A *&*i THE Ordinary Monthly Mooting of tho Soraersot Lodg -, 181.1, E 0., Will bo | held at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, on FRIDAY, the 20th July, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. 7 106 Ry Order of tho W.M. Under Distress Warrant from tho R.M. Court. mO bo Bold by Publio Auction on 1 SATURDAY* the 21st day of Jnly, 18,88, at Mr Bulloch's Horse Bazaar,— -J Chestnut MARE " Olive." Sale at 1 o'clock, aTm. PEARSON, 7 105 Bailiff.



Public Notices I^EA and Service of Song In celebration of Baptist Sunday Sohool Anniver- sary, MONDAY, 23-d. Admission, Is. Concert alone, 6d. Cea at 6 p.m. 7 307 TO LET. TIWO COTTAGES nou- the English 1 Church T. BULLOCK. LONO BEACH ROaD |DI6TRIOT. POISONED GRAIN oan now be obtained. 7 20 FOOKS & SOtf. LOST from Tinwald, Ashburton, 1 yellow Dandy Dlraont Slut, last heard of making for RangUata. Anyone leaving same with F, Makeio, Tinwald, or Alex. MThbhson, Pareora Estate, will be rewarded. TENDERS are Invltod for the Ereotlon of Additions to oottaee In Bornett Stroet Particulars may be seen at our OflKe, where Tenders are to be sent m not lalor than 6 o'olook on SATURDAY, July 2lat, 1888. FOOKS & SON, 7J35 Architects. NOTICE.



"Rqwih oy p.vjAu^it" qorroots offensive odors' a,t phce. Complete euro of worst chroni, oases; also unequalled as gargle (or diphtheria, 9010 throat, foul breath, - ' " \



"Bough on Cobns."— Ask for Well's «' Bough on Cords." Quick relief, complete, permanent cqre. Corns, warts, bunions. At jfrogguits ao<J druggist 3