LABOR STRIKES.

(PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

ST.DNE7, August 7

The Maritime Labor Conference have replied to the shipowners' letter of. Friday, to the eff.ct that they decline to take upon themselves the onus of seamen's strikes. They are unwilling to allow them (the shipowaers) to pose as martyrs.

The Conference concluded their sittings to*diy, and are expected to make recommendations that will govern future action. The delegates, how ever, will not favor the adoption of any extreme coutse before they are afforded further opportunity of referring the whole question to the respective Societies. Nbwoastlb, August 7. In consequence of the miners' strike, coal shares have fallen considerably, and relations between miners and masters are extremely critical At a meeting of miners it was decided to issue ballot papers, returnable on Saturday next, m order to ascertain the feeling of the miners m regard to going out on strike. If two-thirds of the miners agree to this course fourteen days' notice will at once be given to the masters. No further steps will be taken at present pending the result of this ballot. It is believed that a majority of two-thirds will not be obtained m favor of the proposal.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES

Patrons : Hon John McLean and Matthew

Stilt.

President : John Grigg.

Vice-Psesidents : G. H. Alington, W. B • Denshire, D. McLean, and Dr Leahy. Stewards : J. Corbett, E W. Bowyer, J. C. N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, J. Jackson, F. Rus=eU, A»Fooks, J. Heseltine, H. G. Pitt, W. B. Denshire.

Judge :M. Stitt. Starter :D, Thomas. Clerk of the Course : A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales : T. E. Upton. HANDICAPPERS : Mark Scott, John Corbett, W. B. Denshire. The annual steeplechase meeting of the Ashbarton County Hunt Club was held to day. The weather was fine and there was a moderate attendance. The following are the results up to outgoing to press : — 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. About 2 miles 3 Mr H. Q. Moore's m g ;Morok, 6yrs, 9st (Bradbury) 1 8 Mr F. Russell's Ilk g Lord Burleigh, 6yrs, 9st 51b (including 51bs over) (Denton) 2 22 Mr W. Mitchell's br g Nero, aged, lOst 101 b (including 51ba over) (Mr Jonos) 3 15 Mr J. 0. N. Grigg's oh g Union Jack, syrs, 12st 51b .. (G. Harold) 0 32 Mr M. Hobbs' b g Picannini, aged, 12st 3lb .. .. (Dunn) 0 Bqnib, Wrangler, and Blackbird ware ecratohed. From the start Morok went away with the lead, and ted Nero past the stand by several ' lengths ; Lord Burleigh third and Union Jaok lying come distance m the rear. At the railway bend Lord Burlaigh improved his position and went up to Nero, and at the top of the oourse had run into Becond place. Morok, however, main tained the lead with ease, and won with the greatest comfort by about a dozen lengths from Lord Burleigh, Nero several lengths away third. Time — 4min 15seo. Totalieator divi dend—£24. Hunt Club Steeplechase Cup Han dicap, 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. About 3 miles over fair hunting country. 15 Mr W. Mitchell's br g Nero, aged lOst 91b .. .. (Mr Denton) 1 11 Dx W. J. Hannah's blk g Blackbird aged, 10st41b.. (Mr G. Nicholas) 2 31 Mr H. G. Pitt's g m Squib, 6yra 125t71b.. .. (Mr McGuinnesß) 3 11 Mr J. Corbett's br g Captain, aged* list (Mr Lewis) 0 20 Mr O. J. E Neate's blk g Wrangler aged, list 61b .. (Mr Worner) 0 BMr J. Gdrrigan's blk g Jonathan Roberts, aged, lOst. . (Mr Kearney) 0 Jonathan Roberts was the first away from the start followed by Squib, Captain and Blackbird, m the order named, the others tome distance away. All but Captain baulked at the sod fence, and he led op. to the water jump where all except Wrangler, who was etill at the sod fenoe, again baulked. Finally, Captain and Squib led over the water jump and ont of the course. Coming back on to the course again, Nero had assumed a strong command, followed by Blackbird, Captain and Bqnib. From this stage Nero had the race all his own way, and although Blackbird made a game attempt to overhaul the leader, it was of ho nse, Nero won with the greatest ease bytray number of lengths, Squib a bad third. Totalisator dividend— £s 15s.

Silling Hack Race, of 10 sovsj no weight under 9 stone. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 10 soys, any surplus to go to tke funds of the Club. Three-quarters of a mile. 13 Mr James' b h Leodogran (Bradbury) 1 49 MrH. Taylor's b m Fickle, 6lba orer (Mitchell) 2 16 Mr A. McLeod'a Nipper, 21ba over (Denton) 3 35 Mr J. 0; N. Grigg'o blk g Master Guy 51bs over .. .. (Chapman) 0 10 Mr Henry's oh g Faddy, 31ba over (Bamber) 0 10 Mr J. Wornar's g m Little Wonder 21ba over .» •• (Miller) 0 Dividend— £9 4s.

METROPOLITAL STAKES.

(P3B PBESS ASSOCIATION.)

Sydney, Augaafc 7.

The following horses have been with* drawn from the Metropolitan Stakes, but tbe liit of the Melbourne horns struck out is rot yet to hand : — Aberdeen, Aus tralian Peer, Carlyon, Oranbrook, First Chester, Jebusite, Marines, Morok Nitro gen, Pentagon, Pirate. Rsndwick, Silver King, Talcooo, Theorist, and Upper Cot No withdrawals were reoeived at Mel bourne for the Metropolitan Stakes.

CAULFIELD CUP.

Melbourne, August 7- The following horses have been scratched for the Canlfield Cap :—-Cran brook, Silver King 1 , Pugilist, Little John. Cranbrook is suffering from a bad leg. Little John is dead.

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB.

Napier, August 7. The annual meeting of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club was held to-day, and for the first time for many years the balance ■heet showed on the wrong side, which was aceoanted for partly by the large amounts spent m improvements and partly by losses on the Spring and Autumn Meeting?, when the weather was very unfavorable. The Committee met after wards and drew up * programme, bhowing ■light reductions m stakes for moat of the events. With this and the temporary suspension of farther improvements, it is anticipated that the income will cover the expenditure.

DUNCAN'S DIGGING PLOUGH

A put Ho trial of Dunoan's digging or pulverising plough was held under the ftanplccs of tie Ashbnrton Agricultural and Pastoral Association ar. Mr L. Mirkey'B paddock, n?r»r the mill, yesterday. The weather was fi ie and there was a large attendance of farmers and othsrs who took great interest ia the work done by the plough. The Implement is not a now invention ; it hia latoly, hiwever, bren relntroducei into the Old Country and elsewhere, find is, we anderatar.d, largely coming; into usa there.

The oonstruot'oa of the plough Is as follows :— Th- frauaa (a that of an ordi nary ploogh, with an American breast and share made so that they can be taken <• ff and the ordinary breast and shares substituted. In front of eaoh plough Is fixed a skimmer whloh tarns the grass into the bottom of the farrow. To the hind end of the mould boards is fixed a blade and prong ; the blade tarns over the top part of the farrow, which Is ripped ap and pulverised by the prong. The ■kelths are attached m the ordinary way and oat out a clean side to the farrow. The draught is heavier tban that of an ordinary plough, bat it is claimed by the makers that this is more than counter balanced by the faot that the dlso harrow tog which has to foUow ordinary ploughing la dispensed with altogether. The manu faotarers claim that the work done by their plough is better than that performed by the ordinary plough and dlso harrow, the soil being properly palverlsed. The plough costs no more than one of the ordinary make, and it Is claimed that there Is a dear saving through thrra being no need of a dfeo harrow and a man to attend to it, and through the work'belng better done. The implement can plough up to 16 inches wide and 12 deep. In regard to yesterday^ trial there was considerable diversity of opinion among the farmers present as to the suitability of the plough for the work which it was claimed for it that it would do. Several farmers of experience were highly pleased with the work done, while others were of opinion that diso harrowing would have to follow the ploughing. Others again were on the whole satisfied with the principle of the plough, but thought some improve ments might be effected with advantage. When practical men differ, as was the case yesterday m thin instance, it is not for a layman to advanoe an opinion as authoritative. The question of settling the merits or otherwise of the plough mast be left to the farmers themselves, who will have opportunity of doing so, bs trials have been arranged for elsewhere m the district

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

UNEMPLOYED.

TO THK EDITOR.

Dear Sir, — In your leading article of last night's Issue, yon are trying to make the public believe that there is no unem ployed m Ashbnrton.

Allow me to inform yon that it ie very easy for yon to Bit m yonr editorial arm chair an] make suoh a statement, not haviDg a full knowledge of the facts of the case. It frss only yesterday that a ooal merchant made the remark that he had 100 appl'cationa to take oat a few trucks of coal. I have no doubt bat what he exag gerated the number by one half.

Nevertheless, I can honestly say that 50, honafide, working men could easily be picked up if required, which is, I consider, a very large par centage considering the fllzi of the township.

I'here are others also, whom I am well acqaatnted with, that ore not earning two shillings per day, which is far below what Government" m paying on the. relief worka of the country. There are others, whom lam acquainted with, that are Id very destitute circumstances through the want of employment, and I know for a fact, thai they are steady, sober and industrious men.

I have also to inform you that there are farmers m effluent circumstances, who are mean enough to offer you work, frnoe catting, at auch a price, that one cannot make more than odo shilling par d*y. The above is a traa statement of the labor market m Aebborton. It is no use trying to smother It. It will oome out In some way or other.

Yonrs, eto., Wokkino Man Hampstead, August Bth, 1888 Our correspondent mast remember that no appeal to Government has been made by the local men out of work. This is what wo referred to. That there are many out of employment, we know well, a but they are not holding mass meetings, and petitioning Government to provide them with work. In tbia re speot there is a difference between Ash burton and Oamaru or Waimate. Our correspondent says 50 bona fide working men could be picked up oat of work. We are sorry to hear it, but must take the statement cum grano salia m face of no move having been made by any of tho fifty to be put on relief works, either by County Council, Borough Council or Government.— Ed.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

(PEB PEES 3 ASSOCIATION.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, A nguat 7. The Government do not intend to place a vote on the Estimates for the representation or the colony at the Paris Exhibition.

The Irish Club have decided to raise a fund towards defraying the cost of the . defence of Parnell m the en quiry re the charges made against him.

News to hand per British-India steamer gives details of a terrible fatality on board the steamer Clan Mclntosh during the voyage from Liverpool to Calcutta. It appears that noxious gas was generated among the cargo m the hold, and tbe chief officer and three native seamen lost their lives m an attempt made to disperse the gas. Thirteen other members of the crew were prostrated before the hold was cleared of the gas, but recovered m a few days.

Advices have been received from j Hong Kong to the effect that the Chinese, who were refused a landing here and who were sent back by the Changsha, upon their arrival at Hong Kong demanded from the agents for the steamer a return of their passage money. Their demand the agents re fused to accede to, and a disturbance, necessitating the interference of the police, ensued. After a hand to hand struggle with the Chinese, m which the latter used stones freely, the police succeeded m arresting eighteen of the ringleaders. The latter were subse quently brought before the Court, but only nominal fines were inflicted. Further information states that the Steamship Companies are anxiously awaiting the decision of the Govern ments of Victoria and New South Wales as to the course of action the latter intend taking m regard to paying compensation tothe Chinese passengers who were not allowed to land m these colonies,

FIJI NEWS.

(Per Pbess Association.)

AUCKLAND, AugUSt 7.

Arrived — Waiuul from JPtj f , passengers, Dr Bloortfield, Mrs and Miaies P. Fu'gor, Mt'B'jfs Holland, Usßher, Huntar, Tfeooaae, MoLocd Kopaen and Mrs Solomon.

Tho F-ji '• Times " of lot August, con tains detail? of the murder cf Palmar Boavan, the Government agent, on board the Jabor achoonor, Saucy Lisa, while re turning with tho laborers to the S)lomon Inlands He and Bikoroa, a Natv, member of the orew were attacked and brained with tomahawks. Tho octrage ia m retaliation for o post mortem being held on a laborer from ihe Solomonß who died iv the Suva hospital, Mr and Mrs Alex. Gray, of Kmswsl Mill, were drowned on the 16. h Inst while dock shooting. Gray had evidently gone to reoover some docks and got out of his depth. His wife, being a good svrlmnnr, went to his assistance and was dragged down. The bodies were found clasped together next day. Thomson, an aoooantant to the Colonial Sugar Refining Company at Rewa, has committed suloide, by shooting.

The sugar crashing shows the crop to be over the averse

NAVAL MANŒUVRES.

(per pres* as ociation)

London, August 6

Naval manoeuvres by vessels of the British navy have taken place on the western coast of Scotland. During the operations, Admiral Tryon, m com mand of H.M.S. Calypso, managed to elude the defending ship, H M.S. Blackadder, and capture the town of Oban. The torpedo gunboat, Spider, another of the attacking squadron, j bombarded Greenock and Campbell 'town. The commander of the Spider claims that bis tactics would have re sulted m the destruction of the ship ping of those ports. London, Augasfc 7. j In connection with the navaf manoeuvres on the western coast ol Scotland, the attacking squadron, under Admiral Tryon, raised the blockade, and has cruisers now en gaged m harassing merchantmen off the coast.

COURSING.

UNITED CANTERBURY OLUB.

Tho above club ran off the final meeting of the season yesterday, over the Laghmnr paddocks. A. doubtful looking moraiDg developed into a fairly fiae day. and the largo number who wont out to Laghmor had on tho whols a pood day a eporl ; a bit slow, perhapß m the fornoon, but as the day wore on the hares were less per verse and showed a more kindly disposi tion to pit their spaed and dodging powers against thoaoof the fiaet greyhonndi. Far 'he Laghrnor Oup there wore only five nominations, and the final for this eveut resulted In a tolerably easy victory for Barrister over Jugurtha. The value of tho stake was £6 and a silver enp pre senter] by various Ashburton tradesmen. The final f<3r the Ashburton Stakes far eaplinga, reaulted m an undecided coursa between Mr McOann's Bet Long and Mr Hartlgan's Huzelwood, «nd tho owo.otb agreed to divided. Mr James Porter handled the slipß and Mr R Hili officiated as jadge Both these officers had some rather tlcklißh work to do during the day, and this they did with the greatest eatls factlon to a)l oonaerned. There wera a number of capital courses ran daring the day and the finil meet of the season was on the whole a very enjoyable ona. Ap pended are tho results of the various oourp.es : —

Laqhmor Odp, for all ages Winner £6 and a silver cup ; runner-up, £3 ; third dog,^l. First Round. Mr McQeorge'a (rs) blk w d Barrister, by Bolero — Roeoy, bpat Mr D. Mahoney'a r d Titbif, by Mueket — Nanoy. Mr Me George's f d Jugurtha, by Orio - hope Linn— Far. beat Mr D. Mahoney'a b d d Agent, by Belisariuß— Luna Mr T. Alexander's blk w b Bonnie Black Bess, by Bordeaux — Bonnie Scot land, ran a bye Second Round. ' Barrister beat Bonnie Black Besß, j Jugurtha ran a bye. Final. Mr MrGeorge's (ns) blk w d Barrister, by Bolera— Rosey, beat Mr McGoorge'e f d Jugurtha, by Crichope Linn— FaD, and won the stake. Ashbubton Stakes, for saplings. Winner, £5 ; runner-up, £1 10s ; third dog, £1. First Bound. Mr H, Milner's f b Cleveland Lass, by Abercorn— Flo, beat Mr J. Ranger's blk w b Lucinda, by Calmet — Luoy. Mr J. McCanu's f b Bet Long, by Abercorn— Flo, beat Mr W. Healy's f d Erin-go -Bragh, by Massa— Lady Emma. Mr T. Hartigan's blk w b Hazelwood, by Crichope Linn — Nancy Lee, beat Mr J. Werner's blk w b Zsneth, by Le Loup — FJy.

Second Bound. Bet Long beat Cleveland la?s, Hazolwood ran a bye. Final.

Mr J. McOann'a f b Bet Long, by Abercorn— Flo, and Mr Hartigan's blk w b Hazlewood, by Crichope Linn — Nancy Lee, divided. THE RUNNING. Laghrnor Oup — First Round -Barrister had all the beet of a tremendous gruelling course, but waa terribly pumped out when picked up at the finish Jugurtka and Agent ran a great race up to the bare, but Jugurtba then drew out by three lengths, turned, and bad the best of the remainder of a long course. Bonnie Black Bobs ran a bye. Barrister iv the | second round, led to the hare and scored.

Bonnie Black Bess then got m Borne good work, but the hare being moro of a racer than a dodger, and Barrister having the foot of Bonnie Black Bess, he .won by four points. Jugurtha bad a very gruel ling bye; The final resulted m. a very pretty course. Barrister had tho best of tho lead up, scored a couplo of points, and then tojk a wrench aotl a turn, when puss got away through a fonce, leaving Barrister tho winner by two points The hare came back again right on to Barrister, and waß finally killed, but the work done did not oouut after her ejoape through the fence,

Saplings — First Bound— Cleveland Lbbb ' thoagh getting unsighted immediately j after the slip won her oourae with the greatest ease from Luoioda. Erin-go bxagh led ap, and had a bit the best, of it at first, bat Bet Long on getting m worked very cleverly, and pot out Erln go-Bragh pretty comfortably. Htzslwood refused to go m the slips, and after three good hares had got away the dogs were sent away by Wo slippers on even terms. Hezelwood showed s lot of pace, did some good work and won. Second round — Bet Long led to a strong hare and scored four points. Cleveland Lass then got In for a point and a half. Bet Long again took possession, and was doing some good work when the hare made through a j wire fenoe. Beb Long, m jumping, got hung on the top barbed wire, bat the ooarse was deoided m her favor prior to this awkward acoident. The final, as stated above, waa a very pretty working course, and both dogs had scored so evenly when the hare got away that the judge conld do no other than give it an unde olded. Mr MoCann and Mr Hartigao then ■gveeil to divide,

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS V KENT,

(PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, Augast 6, Iv the match against Kent, McDonnell made 23, Trott 18, Edwards 18. The county team,, m their first innings, made 107. Tumor, took icnr wlckotu for 41, Ferris five wloketa for 40, Worrall one for 14 At tho close of the day's play, the Australians m their second innings had scored 6 without the loss of a wicket.

[Received August 8, 1.15 p.m.]

Losdon, August?. The match between Kent and the Aua tralianj was. resumed to-day. At the lunchuon adjournment the Australians :'n their second nninga had lost 5 wickets for 95 ruos.

A WILD MAN IN THE WOODS

Some months ago it will bo remembered a youag ma a, Alfred Rouse, disappeared from Rangiora but waa nftetwards found aad brought, homo. He cleared out again and on Friday last be was discovered m tho bash north of Rangiora having baen over 6 months running wild. He was found by ootna station hauds oowaring over the ambers of fire. Whea fonnd, R >uae was dreaeed m a corn Hsok, which covered hia body, a shirt, and part of th? sack wh'ch covered his loins. Hia troupers wera gone and the s^liaof h a boota vrere quite out. H 9 hajr, beard, Rnd nails had grown till he waa hardly recognisable, and h'.B face was nearly black with dirt, Steps were tahoa to provide R"Use- with clothicg ani foo3, wh ; cli latter be a'.e voraciously. Ha stated chat during the time of hia outdoor lifa he had lain among the B?rub, among the lawyers Jn the bach, that hia chief food was vfoodhfinß, of which he oiught p enty on tho fl*fc, rioraetimas ava a day, bat that ainca be had taken to the hills, through fear of being Been, he had only had one or two ia the last fortnight, Thua he wae, when found, on the verge of starvation, He h\d mal aaiced warmth by lighting fires Vriry 'ate at night, and ofter they hid eproad along th«* gronnd he lny down on the heated soil to enjoy its warmth. Thia accounted for several bums on hia lega } nidea, and aroze. He w«a altogether m » very deplorable state. Tho only im pleaeit he b*d was a pooket knife, and the number of his matches waa reduced to two veßtaa. In an extemporised bag he had tho stinking entrails of some wekas with which he baited hia en ire i for these birds. He atatea that he has no wißh to oontinua h!a wandering life, bat hia greatest fears are that ho miy be Bent to a lunatic aaylura. Rouse states he has no objection t-> going to gaol, where he will bo regularly fed and have to work, and koow whea his sentence expires, but his grmt horror is of being sent to th» asylum, where hia liberty may bo out off for ever. How' he had survived the rigora of wiattr was indeed a VYondar, aa his clothing was nearly all gone except the rough sacking, and he seemed to have no hat or camp, and not a shred of a blanket.

AN INSIDIOUS PROPOSAL.

A little Bill introduced by the Premier a few days ago, under the title of " The Harbors Act Amendment Act," is little only m the Bense that it . is contained within a veiy small compass, comprising but half-a dozen clauses Its scope, however, is such that it is anything 1 but a small matter for the colony, and there can be no doubt that it will be the sub ject of considerable debate, and will encounter, as it should, very vigorous opposition. It has its origin m the difficulties of the New Plymouth Har bor Board, which has undertaken a work wholly beyond the needs of that distriot, and the cost of which it is unable to defray, while even money which has been already expended, seems to have produced no commensurate results, albeit the interest charges are pressing with great severity npon the settlors. Last session a Committee appointed by the House of Representatives reported that the Board, although rating up to the full limit allowed by law, would meet the half-yearly payments due last May with difficulty, and that it reould | certainly be unable to meet those falling I due m November. Undor these cir • stances it was evident that something must be done, and it is therefore quite natural that the Premier, as one of the members for Taranaki, should bring the matter before the House, but Parlia ment will have to watch the proposals submitted very carefully, or the result will be that the difficulties of the New Plymouth people will be shunted on to the shoulders of the colony, and if this be permitted then it will certainly be the prelude to the colony being saddled with the responsibilities of all the unsuccess ful harbor works, and impecunious Harbor Boards, The Bill, indeed, applies to four of these, viz, : Thames, Waitara, New Plymouth, and Patea. It proposes to transfer the power of making and levying dues from the respective Boards to the Governor-in- Council, who is to appoint or remove collectors, etc., and that during the next four years, whenever the New Plymouth Board is unable to meet the half-yearly interest charges, it is proposed to authorise borrowing on the security of future land revenue a sufficient sum to meet the liability, while borrowing powers are also given to the Patea Board to enable it to repair damage sustained by the breakwater at that place. Under tho special circumstances of the case it may be that this borrow ing power may be safely given. That is a matter which will certainly bo closely enquired into, but the proposal to allow the Governor-in- Council to step m and practically assume the administration looks unpleasantly like an attempt to open tho way to the colony assuming the entire financial responsibility. This must bo most carefully guarded against, and m order thereto the Bill demands tho most zealous attention on the part of the people's representatives.

THE A BHBUKION GUARDIAN WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8, fbb&



ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBXJRTON. FOURTEEN DAYS' SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. COMMENCING * Saturday, July 14. .. . . " OU R; ; . ; :'r: : '' : \ : -:-) FIRST ANNUAL SALE Will commenoe on the above date, when we intend offering the Whole •' Stock at a DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT, " THE Public are respectfully requested, to examine the Goods. The Quality is first-olass, and we guarantee all Boots and Shoes to give Good Satisfaction. ITow is the time to purchase as tho new Duty will raise the price considerably of Impotted Goods. — REMEMBER— EvaRYTHiNG Offered at Old Pbices During thb Sale with a DISCOUNT OF 2s IN THE £. ZEALANDTA BOOT STOEE t ASB^URTON,!



i^__ Public. Noti c?. ;■ ' ASHBURTO:? HOSPIT\L B>ARD. N TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES. rpENDSR? are Inv'ted for aopp'ylng the X Hospital with Meat, Drags, Bread, Groceries, e'e , for ona year. Particulars are on view at the County Council rflices, Aahburton. Tenders will be received at the County Conpcll offices up to 11 a*ta ( oa FRIDAY, the 10th lost. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk.. Aahbnrton, Aagust 6, 1888. 8 SO BIG CLEARING SALE JOHN ORE & cil ANNUAL ! DRAPERY SALE NOW ON. Great Bargains^ ■ • : ■ '-■;•■.•• •••■■.■ .-iri-'VU'i IN . ■ v ' :ir ■ Men's 'ClotWng aad Boots Blankets and Flannels . J. JVBSS AND' GO., ■ AUCTIONEEKS, GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, - SHIPPING AND FORWARDING AGENTS, SBAREBROKERS, HOUSE, t AND, & ESTATE AGENTS, LICHPIBLD STJRKET, OHRISTO HUR.OH.v v BEG to Inform the Inhabitants of the Connty of Aehbarton, that they sve madn arrangements with one of the leading Grain Merchants m Sydney, to reoalvo consignments on their behalf, and r.re now prepared to mtke liberal Oaah advances on all kinds of Dairy and Farm Prod nee, for Sale m tbe New Zealand, Sydney, or English markets, In all paßea,.-— the original account Sales will be attaohed to their ro ports, end their Clients may rest assured that no unneoeßsary oh jrgea will be debited against their conslgnmenta. Mb Ohaeles BkXddell ha? been ap- pointed to act as their Ashbnrton agent, and &]\ business entrusted to him will receive- his beat attention. Samples of Grain, etc-, moy be left at his office, where lateßt Hew Zealand and luterr- colonial market quotations may be ob- tained. ■•/-'■..: The Shipping branch of the business •• will be oonduoted' by «a experienced Olßrk, and business m&n end farmers re- oelvlng goods at Lyttelton will find their ahargea moßt moderate. tMlnlng, Inaaranoe, and Bank Shares Sought aod sold at highest market prices. Oountry Sales undertaken. Furniture And Produce Sales held every Saturday. Loans negotiated. J« Ivess and Go,, LIOHFIELD STREET, CHEISTCKTJECH. 6 17



T. I Bullock, TO LET— Dwelling house In Cox Street, Rent, 5s per week. . T. BULLOOK. TO LET,— 4-roomed Dwelling House, fronting the Wakanui Road, lately m the occupation of Mr S, Thompson. Apply to T. P.ULLOOK. TO LET OR FOR SALE. RCJ 27335, containing 278 acres, 2 •O* roods, situated about 3£ miles from the County Saleyarda, upper side of the Railway lino. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A 6-roomcd houße In Came- ron street opposite the WesleyaD Church. T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE. MoOORMIOK TWINE BINDER TIP DBAY, "with frame Do without frame 2 Single-Seated BUGGIES T, BULLOCK. TO LET. mWO COTTAGES near the Engllab 1 Churoh T. BULLOCK. TO LET— House of 5 rooms, with verandah, together with about & acres of land. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO .LET. "O OOMSiin jthe Aroade Ohambora. J£\i Apply to T, BULLOOK. TO FARMERS. FOR SALE— 2 second-hand Double- Futrow Ploughs, by Reid end Gray. T. BULLOOK. FOR SA.LE. -i Q ACRES, 31 perches, fenced and laid XO down m English grass, situated at the 'corner of Mitcbam and South Roada, about li miles from tho County Sale- yards. "Suitable paddock, for persons living at a distance, and Bonding stock to the yards for sale. . T. BPLLOOKr MONEY TO LEND on first olass Security m sums to suit borrowers Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET — At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, -^suit- able for a gifttc and chaff atore. T, BULJWHK, I



A. Harrison. Alfred HarrißOß, AOCTIONEBR, STOCK AND ESTATE AGEJNT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp — Horaea, Cattle, Pigs, Produoß »nd Merchandise. Farming Implements and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on vlosr FOE SALE Clearing Ssles held m Town or Ooantry as r: qnired, and most liberal terms arrncged with both Buyers and Rollers Rbnts collected, and the business of absenteos managed with care. Valuation mado of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made .^instantly on Goods delivered at tho Stores for Saie.f |AOENT FOR THE NORWICH UMON FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ALMED HAEBISON



I - Public Notices. ; DUNCAN'S DIGGING PLOUGH W,ll ba tried at METHVEN, ON Friday, 10th inst, COMMENCING AT Ipm. B*4l MONSTER CLEAEIMSALE OF Drapery, Clothiog, ( - •'• AND . : .... -■ Boots. Andeew Orb WILL COMMESOB HIS HALF YEARLY SALE ON Friday, the 29th. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Soe Handbills for Prices. ANDREW OEE.



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Ex " Kimutaka* 3 ' THE NEWEST STYLES AND LATEST NOVELTIES IN CORSETS, Per above steamer, are now on view In out Windows, MITCHELL and TURNER, DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS* TANORED STREET,



Mount Somers Coal I AM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND during the coming season, I have made PRICES Buch that no one need want FOEL ; and until further notice will supply at Per trnok load at Mount Somers Railway Station, per ton... 12s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Aehburton, per truck, per ton 15s Tinwald  „ 15s I Winslow   16s Hinds   17s I Ealing „ „ 17s 6d [ Dromore „  16s Ohertsoy „  16s 6d TERMS CASH. BOOKING EXTRA. In Ashburton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20s per ton, CASH. All information to be obtained from, and orders left with ME JOHN G. RSSTELL, WEST STREET, Whom I have appointoi* my Agent, and who will sell at above rttios FOR CASH. E, F, WRIGHT.



iH.&E. Craighead ■ WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HA.VB EEMOVED TO COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STREET. — ALSO— That they have novr In Stock a Large and Varied Aaaortraent of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., naltable for tho present Season . STYLB AND FIT ALL THAT CAN BE DESIRED]) H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANOBKD STREET, ASHB.URTON,



P __ Public_Kotioa3. ■- HAVING fipld my Baalnoes- to Mr J Rasgisr, I rcqics' a'l persons owing money to mo to pay at onco,. A. lI&SLiJND, 8 43 Saddler, Aehburton. i . ' ' V. - [ ! Glover Seeds. i Oar new CLOVERS are now opened np, and we have pleasure In stating that this SEED is of the Hghest quality, even superior to oar last Season ahlpmentp, which gave universal satisfaction: Parchaaera should place their Orders at once, as the quauty will sell it, JOHN OEM CO, IMPORTERS.



Wool Wool Wool SEASON~IBBB 89. "jiyr il c s a n d 00. Are prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the ensuing CLIP OF WOOL, Placed m their hands for ISale hero or for Shipment to MILES BROS. AND CO,, LONDON. No Commission charged on Advances, and no Commission charged for offering Wool hero unless a Sale U effected. Periodical Sales will bo held during the Season at Mr Geo. Jameeon's commodious and convenient Stores, West Street. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, B*lß Ashburton. Frozen Meat. \TTE are prepared to make LIBERAL VV ADVANCES on Frozen Meat placed In onr hands for Sale m the Home Markets, Messrs Miles Bros. <fro., our London Agents, give special attention to this business, and have been floooeesful m obtaining tho Highest Prloes, SHIPPERS OANvpJffiPEND ON LIBERAL ADV^OES PROMPT SETTLEMENT SEPARATE ACCOUNT SALES. From iha moment that Stook are delivered at the Freezing Wor.kj or In the railway tracks to our order wo'nndertako responsibility of Shipping afld payment of all local charges, Frelgat/ 1 Insurance, etc. , thus relieving shippers of, all trouble tad lobb of tlina. M^LES AND CO., Ohrlatoharch, QEORGE JAMESON^ %% Agent, Aihbaiton.



Important Notice. A CHANCE.. \ MONG other Properties m tha £X Dissolved Partnership Estate of Lake and Evan?, Chriotchuroh, to bo sold by Public Auction, absolately without reserve, on SATURDAY, 11th AUGUST, at 2 p.m., are Ashburton Town Sections 771, 905, 906 East street, Grand Corner Lots. MATSON AND 00,, B*l Auctioneers, Chrlstchuroh. GEAND MILITAET AND FANCY DEESS BALL. Under the patronage of the Officers of the South Canterbury Battalion. THE Annual Military and Fancy Dreai Ball will be held at the oddfellows' Hail on THURSDAY, AoßUot 9th. Dane- cing to commence at 8. Fleming's String Band will be m attendance. Tickets — Double, 7a 6d ; Single, sa ; Ladies, 2s 6d Tickets may be obtained from members of the Company. Spectators will be admitted to Gallery at » charge of 2a 6d, A. J, MULLER, 122 Hon. Secretary.



YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. Mva Scott ... ... Superintendent Miss Murray , President A GRAND CONCERT m Aid of the Ol Benevolent Fand of the abpvo Society will be given on TUESDAY, Auguat Ufch, In ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. : Admission , ... Is. Commence at 8 p.m. 8°39 CRYSTAL PALACE SKAT^ ING EINK'. THE FINAL Fancy Dress Carnival TAKES PLACE AUGUST 15th. B_3 CETSTAL PALACE SKAT- ING EINK. Wednesday Night. ONE' MILE BICYCLE AND SKATE RACE. MR B. BASS will rldo a Blcyclo against OJ. AH Comers on Rluka. ■ THE EINK WILL BE CLOSED THIS TUESDAY NIGHT. 8 40



MRS Q fpiMMO begs to announce to O 1 X ue r Patrols and the Public generally, that she baa removed to those more commodious promisee, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardinghou.se, Cameron Street, and trusts to merit a fair B hare of public patronage by keeping a good TaWo <md a comfortable House All cooking done m his usual good Btyle by Mbß. Timm ). 7*lll



Public Notices. TSNDERS. TI7"A.NTED a t. onca Tenders for VV Ploughing 400 Acres Stubble Lind, on the Laghmor Estate. Apply to DONALD MoLEiN, 8t26 Manager. WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT? THE Centennial Printing and Publish- i. ing Company, Limited, underiaka to revise and prepare Manuscript for Publi- cation either m serial or book form Es- timates and Designs furnished. QARWE C WALCH, Editor, NAT. J. BARNETT, Manager, Melbourne. ASHBURTON COUNTY HDNTOLUB MR JNO: RUTHERFORD'S Timaru Harriers will meet at Tinwald Hotel, by invitation, on TUESDAY, 14th AugUßt, 1888, at 11.30 a m. All members are particularly requested to be present. CECIL WROUGHTON, 8°46 Secretary. TO BUILDERS. are required for the Erec- , tion of Shed?, alteration aud erection |cf Fences, etc. , at the Ashburton Race- coarse. Tanders are to be sent m not Inter than 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, 11th August. 0. E. FOOKS AND SON, ff 11 Arohitso's REMOVAL.



Auctions. SATURDAY, 11th AUGUST. Lot 21, with House thereon, fronting tho Alford Forest Koad, by order ot the Mortgagee, MR T, BULLOCK has received in- struotiona to Sell by Public Auc- tion, at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee,— LOT 21, containing 2 roodp, 7 perches fronting the Alford Forest Road, I on which is erected a four-roomed Cottage, late ia tho occupation ol Mb A. Lee, Liberal termß of payment can be ar- ranged ; this property must bo sold, Sale at 12.15. B*2l T* WM&OK, Aaotloaeer.



"Hough on Itoh."— " Bough on Itoh 1 " cures skin humors, eruptions, ring worm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet, chilblains, itoh, ivy poison, barbera 1 itch. 3



" Bodgh on Oobot."— Ask for Well's '•Bough on Corns." Quick relief, complete, armanent' cure Corn*, warts, bunions. At fuggietflicd ioggfefc.,