PARLIAMENTARY.

LIGISLAHVE OOJNOIL.

Friday, June 1 (

The Council met at 2 30 p.m. CODLIN MOTH BILL The debate 00 the second reading of the Codlin Moth Bill was adjourned for a fortnight. CHINESE IMMIGRANTS BILL. The Chioese Immigrants A.ot Amend- I ment Bill was re-oommitted and ordered i to be read a third time 00 Tuesday. The GjuooU rose at 450 p m till Tuesday.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Fbiday, June 1. I

The Houbc met at 2 30 p.m. QCISTIONB. Replying to questions, it was stated that ■tepa would be taken to avoid changes of text books In primary schools as muoh as possible ; that Government had received no Information as to a number of single men m and around Ohrlstohurch being so destitute that they were compelled to sleep In the park and other places, but enquiries had been made; that instructions had been given to the Collector of Customs not to enforce a bond for any additional Castome daties that might be imposed by the House; that Government wonld be glad to levy a speolal tax on absentee landlord! if satUfaatory means were found of doing bo ; that it was not proposed to discontinue either of the ocean mall aervlces to Great Britain ; that the ques tion of calling for tenders from all banks la tho colony when needing money would , receive consideration ; that a Bill was being prepared dealing with runs, the leases of which fell m on the Ist May, 1890 ; that Government had no intention of asking the Bouse to vote a grant In aid towards enabling any harbor board m the colony to pay Interest on money borrowed by it ; that the question of restoring the " working average " In lien of the strlot •vertge In computing capitation allowance to eaoh sohool would shortly be before th« House, for financial Battlement ; that •n auctioneers' Bill would be introduced this session ; that no general order had been given to reduce the wages of men m the railway workshops by Is per day, and that an uniform rate of 9s per day was now paid the carpenters, coßohbullders fend painters. THE TAKIFI". Mi Ormond said he should move on going Into Committee of Sapply — "That with a view of reducing the taxation ■hown Id the Finanolal Statement to be necessary if certain aervloei are continued, this House Is of opinion :— (1) That the sohool age be fixed at six years, so that the saving named by the Colonial Trea sorer, namely, £250,000 may be thereby secured ; (2) That the payment of sub sidles to looal bodies be abandoned, m order that a saving of the duty proposed to be raised on tea may be secured ; (3) That m the present olroaroitances of the colony the ralilne of addltloasl revenue to the extent of £85,000 for two years by the imposition of a primage duty is Inex pedient, and the deficit for the last year should be added to the funded debt." The Premier said the resolution of the member for Napier was a very good one, and it would undoubtedly clear the way for the consideration of the tariff ques tion. He should be glad, if the House desired It, to take the discussion at half past seven that night.. Mr Seddon, Mr Downie Stewart, and Mr Ballance oontended that the motion of the member for Napier was one of "no confidence." After farther debate Me O mond said he had no desire to embarrass the Govern ment m any way. The Premier said he was not ashamed to iicettsia the ontnlon of the House In the w»7 proposed by th» member for Napier In order to get the country oat of its difficulties, and to see that no unneces sary taxation was imposed. CUSTOMS DUTIES BILL. Mr Smith gave notioe that he would move that the Customs Datles Bill be readftse ond time that day six months. The Premier introduced the Customs Daties Bill which was read a first time. The Honse rose at 5 30 p.m,

EVENING SITTING.

The House resumed at 7.30. GOKTAGIOUB DISEASES ACT BEFKAL BILL The Reporting Debates Committee re commended that the debate on the Con tagious Diseases Act Repeal BUI should no: be reported In " Hansard," and Mr Barron moved that directions be given accordingly. The Udles having retired ffom the gallery, Sir George Grey opposed the motion. Bir John Hall drew attention to the presence of strangers, and the Speaker pot the question that they be ordered to withdraw. Ayes, 42 ; Noes, 29. The galleries were then cleared. Discussion on the subject lasted some two hours, An amendment was moved to admit the " Hansard" reporters whloh was lo3t by 44 to 22 and Mr Barton's motion uotading the report of the debate on th? Bill was then carried by 42 to 32. The House resumed In open session at 9.40. THB FINANCIAL DEBATE. The Premier said if the House desired it the financial debate could come on at this stage. Mr £i»noe said that as the necessary Information was not before his side of the House he desired that it should be post poned. It was then agreed that the finanolal debate should be adjourned till Tuesday, CHINESE CONFERENCE. The Premier moved a resolution con firming the desirability of a delegate attending the Chinese conference at Sydney, of nniform action by the colonies, and said the best eolation of the difficulty would be a treaty with China and Great Britain similar to that with America. He bad proposed to give the House an oppor tunity of discussing the question broadly, bnt he thought members were pretty unanlmons. Mr Seddon suggested an addition whloh the Premier accepted— -"That In the event of the oonferenoe deoiding on taking tentative aotion pending the decision of Imperial Government, the New Zealand representative should bring under the notioe of the oonferenoe the desirability of the colonies taking action as to regulat ing the number of Chinese on the gold fields." Mr Hutchison thought the provis'ons of the American treaty shonld be specified •nd the poll tax raised to £30. The resolution as amended was then •greed to, and the House adjourned at 1035. ______

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(From our own Correspondent. )

! Wellington, Jane 1. ( At a meeting of the Opposition this • imrnlng to consider the tariff, thirty-one wero present and others were acoounted . for. Mt Lanoe ooouplod the ohair. It was dcoldad after disousßion to ask Sir EF, Atkinson not to move the resolution of which he has given notice to the effect that when the second reading of the Customs I BUI Is abroad to ii shall take precedence 1 of all other business, on the ground that members have not yet had an opportunity of judging what increase of revenue or economies will be effected. Nothing was done as to united notion of the Op poait'on m regard to tho tariff except that they will refuse to diaoasi the Bill if brought on to-day. The feeling of the meeting eeemed to be favorable to the supporting of the tariff as it stands with a few alterations. Mr Lanoe was authorised to give expression to the resolutions m the House to-day. The Opposition now claim to have forty votes of the old Opposition party proper and twelve Government mal contents, making a total o 52, which, with the Speakers vote and 43 from Govern ment make up the total. Mr Marohant of Taranakl Is said to have expressed hlm ■elf very strongly against the tariff. Throughout the day there has been a feeling of nnreat aa to the time wbloh would be taken over th 6 financial discus sion by both sides of the House. A faint rumor has got abont that an amendment to the motion for the second reading of the Customs Duties Bill was t > be moved by a Government supporter, but no one oould cay who was to move it, or what It was about, and everyone was on the gui vive for the sitting of the House to ace what would be done. All doubts were set at rest by Mr Ormond, who, before the Orders of the day were called on, said he thought that m view of the state ments made by the Premier, that the burden of taxation could be made to fall less heavily on the country, they should have an opportunity to discuss these points, and to do this he intended, unless i the Premier would afford htm an oppor- ■ tunlty earlier, of moving a species of ' resolutions on going into Committee of , Supply, affirming the principle of raising • the school ai?e to 6 yeara, and saving thereby £25,000 a year, the discontinuance of subsidies to local bodiea, and the funding of the defiolt of last year, m- i stead of increasing taxation to clear it off. What he wanted to know was whether Government thought (t de sirable to dlsonss these subjects prior to the general discussion on the Financial Statement as if he was interfering with their arrangements, he wonld move the resolutions on going into Committee of . Supply. In reply the Premier said he , considered the suggestions of the member for Napier were very good, as the course • he had proposed would undoubtedly clear . the way for consideration of the tariff. If they discussed the tariff without firat deciding what money they would requite they would bs getting into difficulties, j He should be glad to give an opportunity | for the discussion of the motions, and as ( he considered it inadvisable to have tho debate on going Into Supply he thought they should be dealt with as substantive motions the same evening instead of the Customs Tariff Bill. This bombshell naturally caused a sensation m the Op- . position ranks, and a good deal of dia oasdon took place upon the matter, m which Government wore twitted with endeavoring to first ascertain what polloy j the House wanted and then give it to them. Eventually it was deolded to take the debate on Tuesday night, apd Mr Ormond gave notlca of* his mot* ons. Considerable diesatlafaotion is f»t m the House as to the minimum fixed for the new loan, which is oonaldered to be ab solutely low. The information disclosed by the oablo message to-night that £96 10a is to be the minimum, brought Mr Seddon to his feet, this afternoon, to en quire if suoh was the case. In reply, the Premier stated Government had to* day received a cable from their loan agents to Bay that they had m oonjuno tion with the Governors of the B»nk of England, fixed the minimum at £96 103, and that they had announced that tenders would finally clone on the 7th. Ttie mes sage further stated that the figures sup plied by the Financial Statement will probably cause the loan to go off ma oh better than otherwise. Although the lat ter portion la re-assuring, the general view of the position m regard to tho loan Is rather gloomy £ A rumor is circulated this morning, by the misleading morning journal, to the effect that a oable message had been re ceived that the present is a most un favorable time for fl a .Ing the loan, bat I have the direct authority of the Premier for stating th it the contrary (• the ease. Re has just received a moasagn to tho effect that the figures In the Financial Statement are likely to have a beneficial effect on the floating of the loan, Mr Joyce informs ma that he is receiv ing all sorts of encouraging telegrams from different parts of the colony as to his Shop Hoars Bill. I learn from Mr Joyce that he Intendi to ask the Government to amend the Workmen's Wages Act, 1884, m the dlreotlon of making the person who lets a contract for the erto lon of building or other work responsible for the payment of the wageß of those workmen employed on the buildings erected for him. Mr O'Oallaghan has given notice to ask the Colonial Secretary on Tuesday why no statement of aooounts has been received from the Board of Governors of Canter bury College elnco December 31, 1886. The Minister for Eduoatioo states thit the fact that the dohools are not self-sup* porting Is In tin hands of the Boards, and the Government have no oontrol over them. The galleries were crowded to-night to hear the financial debate. Mr Kerr is moving to have all papers as to scab and rheumatio gout m horses referred to the Stock Oommittea. The Premier professes not to be able to understand the meaning of " absentee landowner." It Is impossible, scoordlng to Mr Fisher, to avoid the multiplicity of text bo>ks m schools while tho present system of Ednoatlon Boards exists. Mr Mitchelson has promised to erqnlre into the position of the nnemplovad at Ohilstohnroh. Mr Pyke intends asking the Government if they will take into consideration the desirability of so altering the Civil Service regulations as to give ocly a half hoar recess m thd middle of the day, and fix the closing hour half an hour earlier. The Minister for Public Works states that the reduction In the wages of railway men on the West Ooast Is to mike the amount uniform all over tho colony « Rumor has h that there is to be an increase m the Volunteer capitation allow ance en condition that four extra parades are given during the year. Mr Waterhouee Is moving In the Council " That It Is inexpedient at the present time to construct any other railways In ( the North Island, except from Woodvllle j to Palmer ston," t Wellington, Jane 2 j The great topic of cunveraaiion to-day 3 is of course the political position which 1 has been so oomplotoly reversed by the 3 unexpected motions of Mr Ormond. Oo f all hands the Government got credit for 1 having scoomp'lsheo'la very ai'n 0 a stroke 1 of policy by drawing a red herring across 3 the scent and bo giving their wavering followers an opportunity to come b&ok to ' the fold. No one for agminute doubts that the motions were prompted by ' Sir H, Atkinson, but ouch, I the have very t best of reßson to believe Is not the case 9 The position is, that Mr Ormond wrote oat the mottopo yeatord&y tnornjng and

aent them to Sir H. Atkinson, who Btat that he would giva an opportu nity for dieoußßlng thorn though be would not promise to aupport them. In faot it is an open Beoret that the proposal to fund tho deficit of £128,000 will be strenuously opposed but It is anticipated that Ministers will support the proposal to raise the sohool age and abolish Education Boards. The question of taking away the subsidies from looal bodies and dispensing with the duty on tea will probably be left to the discretion of the House. The motions have undoubtedly had the effeot of up setting all the previous arrangements of the Opposition, who are naturally very wroth at Mr Ormond for trying to draw them into a false position. Nothing is known as to what aotion will probably be taken m regard to the motion by them, and a meeting of the party will most likely be held either on Monday or Tuesday.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

« I (PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

New Railw&y. Wellington, Jane 1. The Huntervllle Beotion of the Marton- To Awamutu railway was opened to day. Its length la 18 miles. A train will ran twice a week. The Missing Vessel. Dunboin, Jvoe 2. The agents of the Janet Ranmy have no anxiety about her. She was heard of at Stewart Island on April 20-h aud was then leaving for Macqanries.

THE WEATHER.

.. , r . I I .l^^ I The following is tho meteorological report it Alford Station for the week ending June Ist, 1888 :—

Bainfall m June— Alford Station, 1-75 inoheß ; Alford Foreat, 285.

THE CHURCH MILITANT.

A MINISTER Iff POSSESSION. New Plymouth, June 1. A most disgraceful scene occurred to day at the Presbyterian Ohuroh here Mr Breach, who was minlater for several years at the old ohuroh (slnoe burned dowu), has suddenly aiserted some claim to tho new building, for alleged arrears of salary. He took possession of the churoh on Thursday, taking cff the old look, putting on a nevr one, and placing 9 padlook on the gato. When the ohuroh ' committee became aware of this action, I they procured the assistance of two polloo- | men and a locksmith, who burst open the , door. While so engiged Mr Broaoh came on the scene, rashod excitedly at the ' constables, and endeavored to force an ' entrance into the churoh. A scuflU ensued between the polfea and Mr Breach, whloh 1 ended (n Mr Broach, after considerable I difficulty, being ejected from tbo premises. < A watchman has been placed In the . building all night to guard against another ] attempt to t=»ke possession,

THE TARIFF PROPOSALS.

. — * The Napier and Nelson Chambers of Commerce are opposing the new Tariff. The former thinks the existing tariff 1b ' sufficiently protective, and the latter, < while agreeing with moot points m the j now tariff, considers the primage duty < objectionable, and suggests a tax on sugar j or other merchandise Instead. The Nol- I son Fire Brigade asks other similar bodies to unite with them m opposing the tariff on hose, etc. The Invercarglll Chamber has appointed a Committee to consider the ' tariff. ; (per press association.) * Wellington, Jane 2 ; < The Wellington Ohancber of Commerce has passed the following resolution : — "That it Is not advisable to discuss the tariff until the House has determined whether it is posslblo to do without extra taxation, and while not admitting that It : la necessary to have additional taxation ' the Chamber is of opinioa that the tariff ] should not be amended m the direotion I proposed, as it raises so many compile*- I tions and issues. The Chamber believes , that a saving can be effaoted m the cost of education and the better management of the nvllwaya. which will render further ! taxation unnecessary, and that the pro- ' posed one per oent primage duty is a most vexatious Impost, and will give riie to needless trouble to importers and Gas toma officials, and is out of all proportion to the money to be raised."

ASHBURTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Mr D. Thomas reports upon the live stook [ market for the Ashburton Distriot for the week ending May 29th, as follows:— On Tuesday at the Aebburton Yards we held our usual weekly Bale of sheep, pigß, and oattle. Tho weather was particularly wet, and although we had a good number of sheep entered, it was almost impossible to. travel them, and the sale reßulted m the smallest catalogue we have bad for a long time. The total entry for the day was about 1500 sheep and 3 head of cattle, which sold at the follow ing prioes :— Pat crossbred owes from 7a to 8s 3d ; merino owes, 3s 2d ; store merino wethers, 2a 4d; merino ewes, Is 8d; two tooth orossbred oulls, 4s sd. We also placed privately a line of merino ewea m lamb at 8s 3d. Fat oattle no entry. On Thursday I held a clearing sale at Mr George Cole's of his farm, stock, and im plements. For the farm a bona fido bid of £8 7a 6d was offered and declined ; but the whole of the implements and Btook were sold at satisfactory pricoff. Drays, £8 10s, £12 10s; tip oart, £8; double.furrow ploughs, US and £10 ; harrows, £4 ; short oats, la ll.sd ; wheat, 2a 6d ; fat orossbrod lambs, 7s 4d ; fat orossbrod owob, 7s Id ; horses, £8, £13, £15, £15 10a, £19, £21 ; bacon piga, 39a to 43a ; bows m pig, £1 Ba, £1 9a, £2 10s, £2 17a Gd, £3 14a ; harness at late ratos. I have aleo sold the homestead farm of Mr F. Le Breton at £4 per aore.

THE MARKETS

m _____ [per press assooiationJ.

London, Jane 1. It is thought that, m consequence of tbo pledge given by thn Parliament of New Zealand not to borrow m tho Lon don market for three years, tho loan prospects are excellent. The weekly returns of tho Bank of England published to-day bliow the , total reserves m notes and bullion at £12,200,000, and tho proportion of re servo to liabilities at forty per cent, ' being an increase of £400,000 on total reserve, and an increase of one per cent 1 m tho proportion of reserve to lia I bilitics. , The total quantity of wheat afloat , for tho United Kingdom is 2,540,000 ! quarters, and for tho Continent 600,000 > quarters. »r The « Standard " spitefully attacks ' f the New Zealand loan, and suggosts that the money is wanted to xaoet the , I Budget deficit aud sustain the meroau l tile credit,

RAILWAY SOCIAL.

a A pleasant »n<l enjiyable renuion to k • place at the Orange Hall last evening, the' 1 occasion being tho annual social of the J Ashhurton Railway employees and tbelr * friends, who mastered considerably over . one hundred persons. Proceedings opened 1 at a few minutes past 8 o'olook by a 3 piano-forte solo by Miss Fowke, whose 1 playing was much admired, and tho young 3 performer loudly and deservedly ap -3 plaaded. The stationmaster, Mr T 3 Arthur, then gave a short addreaa of ' welcome In that humorous and happy manner for whioh he Is well known. r Dancing interspersed with songs and r readings ( together with a most liberal 1 supply of refreshments, helped the even ' ins; along towards the small hours m a ' manner most agreeable to all. As MO, i Mr Wilson fulfilled the duties of that ■ office to the satisfaction of all. The pleasures of the evening was much en' hancad by the music of Mr W. Pearson ancl Mr H. fiHoveuoo^j tho latter gentle man also contributed two songs which were enthusiastically applauded. A pleas- Ing feature of the evonlng was the excellent manner m whioh the juvenile members of the party were catered for, apples, lollies, biscuits, etc., being enp plied ad libitum. Meadanns Fowke, Potter and Btokerstnff presided at the refreshment table, whioh fairly groaned under the weight of the many good things provided, and theaa Udies by their attention to the wants of their numerous customers earned the warm and hearty thanks of all.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

(by kljbotjeuo telegraph: copyright.) I

I (fbr press association.) I

(Received June 2, 1.45 p m.)

DEFENCE.

Sydney, June 2. The Government intends almost literally to carry out General Schaw's recommendation for the improvement of the defences. The military estimates will be submitted to Parliament next week.

ARREST OF A BUSHRANGER

A man named Burns believed to bt Riley the bushraDger who was noted many years ago for his desperate deeds has been arrested forhorse stealing near Armidale. He made two desperate attempts to shoot Constable Scomukage who arrested htm.

CHINESE INFLUX

[PER PREBB ASSOCIATION. J London, May 31. Sir Jas. Fergassoo, replying to Mr Henniker Heaton, said the documents bearing on the Chinese question would be laid on the table of the House shortly. He was not aware these documents had been published m Australia. Mr Henniker Heaton, m a letter to the "Times," states that by forcing the Colonies to co-operate with the Chinese, Lord Knutsford is creating an Australian United States. He con siders that it would be better to confer with Australia, and give the Colonies a voice m the treaties which affect their interests. Sydney, Jane 1. The Supreme Court to-day decided that Chinamen naturalised m Victoria could only be held to be British sub jects so far as that colony was cob* cerned, and could not, therefore, land m New South Wales without paying the poll tax prescribed by law. Melbourne, Jane I. A Chinese passenger by the Afghan, who was prevented landing, has issued a writ against the Collector of Customs claiming p£io,ooo damages. If the suit should prove successful eleven other cases will follow. (Reoelved June 2, 1 45 p.m.) Stdney. Junef Colonel Morgan, the American Consul- General, is of opinion that the American-Chinese Treaty is practically inoperative, as the Chinese are only precluded from landing m America for the firat time, but does not prevent Chinamen visting China and returning on exemption certificate. He con siders that Australia's difficulty is the same as America's, viz., the trafficking m exemption and naturalization papers. (Received June 2, 2 p.m.) Government are m receipt of infor mation that twenty-two Chinamen have entered Victoria across the border of New South Wales, having been landed m Twofold bay by a steamer which left Sydney Steps are being taken to confirm the information.

THE ABHBUKTON QtiAfUllAN, SATUBDAY, JUNE 2, IBBg



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mm mm mdi**i** w— «W^—^—— &"" *fc '- Public Notice ( Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEER REPAIRS Gnnf, Pewing Maohinea Lawn Mowers. Purapß, etc. BIOYOLESand TRICYCLES repaired | and extras kept on hand. BIOYULB-3 FOR SALE. EDgineeiin^ m all its Branches. Opposite CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5»27 F. H. von SCHOENEBERgT Cabinet maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker^ and General House Furnisher, (Late of Christchurch), East Street, next Wm. Patching. Furniture to any design or pattern at Christchurch rates. The latest patterns produced. Pianos repolished at very low rates. Repairs done on the premiaeH to complete satisfaction of Customers.. Funeralß conducted with approved style and eoonomy. Style and Fashion. ANDREW ORR Is now opening hia Second Shipment of New Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOTS. GRAND SHOW OF ; Ladiea^ Mantles, UJetorfl, Jaoketa Dolmana, &c. ■_ . Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, and Dress Gooda In endless variety. Blankets, Flannelß, Hosiery, and Glovea Brussels Carpets, Kidder Oarpeta, &c Mbn's Clothing Gbbatly Rkduobd. BOOTS. BOOTS. GREAT BARGAINS IN BOOTS AND SHOES. 5 Trunks Ladjea' Boots a£ss 6d 2 Trunks Lsdieß' Evening Shoe*. 3a 6i 4s 6d, 6a 6i Genta' Boots, cloth top, beat 9« 6d. worth 15a 6d. Prices to soit the times. DRESSMAKING. Thia Department is giving nnlveraal Batlßfaotlon. Perfect style and fit. Prloea atrictly moderate. | ANDEEW OER. John Orr and 00. JOHN ORR AND CO. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT ■ TT7 E keep the Largeat Stock, greatest T V Variety, and raDge of Prices of any Houae m the Trade. Men's Boys' & Konihs' Clothing, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, overcoats: and waterproofs. HOSIERYI HATS, SOAJEIVES, TIES, RUGS, TRAVELLING BAGS, PORTMAN- TEAUS, UMBRELLAS, etc. Special. WE HOLD AN IMMENSE STOCK OF MEN'S COTTON, CRIMEAN, OX- FORD, KEaATI'A, AND WHITE SHIKTB, also MEN'rf LAMBS WOOL AND MERINO HOPIERY, which we have Marker! at Prices that MUST effect a SPEEDY CLEARANCE. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. WE pay SPECIAL ATTENTION to thia Department. It la under efficient Management, and every effort U made to render it oonduolve to onr Customers wants. We have a Very Large Stock of Tweeds & Coatings, Cords, Moleskins, &c, &0... BOOT DEPARTMENT. We hold a large and varied assortment of BOOTS and SHOES of every de- sorlptlon. To make qaotationo would be no guide. WE INVITE INSPECT! k N£AND COMPARE PRIUES'S JOHN ORR AND CO.. IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE, DRAPERY, AKDJ GENERAL ME CUNDISE. EA S T S..T REE T,



) Pnblic Notices. BAiosrT^iiiiOs BUILDEES, L.HUERTAKERB, Ac, Corner Wakanni Bond and Oosr 8 cut, . (Next Obntuat, Hotkl.) Or at Baker and Brow 'a (Joach Factor flaveiock areot 11 f , JOHN VlOKfci^y CASH BUYER OF PIGS AND A THOROUGHLY PRACTICAL BUTCHER AND BACON CURER BEOS to announce to the residents of Aahburtoa and District that he has snooeeded In prooarlng a suitable cellar for the BACON " CURING BUSINESS And Is no w prepared to execute orders In that line, and can guarantee satisfaction and despatob. Orders left at the Pork Bntohery, Earfc Street will have prompt attention. johFVickery. 4 157 WRITING AND COPYING INKS. Meek'a Blue Black Writing Inks Meek'e Blue Mlack Copying Inks Meek'a Violet Noire Copying Inks Meek's Commercial Black Inks (All non-Corroslve.) We have been appointed A gents for the above-mentioned first class quality non- Corrosive Inks, and are supplying the Bame wholesale and retail m any quantity at lowest prices We are now using these Inks, and are so convinced of their superior quality that we will guarantee every bottle cold by us, and refund the money if not aa represented. H. J. WOOD AJND CO., STATIONERS' HALL, Friedlander's Buildings, Ashburton. Price list of W . J. Mebk's non-Corroßive Inks, Writing Inks, Slue- black Ink (guaranteed non Corrosive) : — 4ozs 6d, Bozß Is, IGozb Is 6d, 20ozs 2s, 32ozs 3i These inks have all the virtues of the blue-black writing fluids so extensively used heretofore, viz., Piueness, Fluidity, and Permanency, and m addition to these the black color of the best black inkß now m the market. The following is the report of the Go- vernmont Analyst on the Ink submitted by W. J. Meek for Analysis : — '' This is a good, well made Ink. It is less corrosive than Stephen's Ink, and spreads easily, drying ultimately to a good full black. 11 (Bigned) W. Sket, "Government Analyst, 11 20 th December, 1387." COMMERCIAL BLACK INK, suitable for Schools and ordinary purposes. COPYING INKsTBlue black or Violet Noire Copying :— 4oz* 6d, Boza It*, 16ozs 2a, 200z3 2s 6d, 32oza 4s. Thia Ink is as good m every respect as a Copying lak can be. It will give three clear copiep immediately after writing, or one goo/ copy after a long interval. SOLD BY H. J. WOOL) & CO., STATIONERS' HALL, CHRISTOHUROH. ASHBURTON & TIMARU. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 5 20 ASHBURTON. ASHKIJRTON. RESIDENTS READ, ■ i EDEN GEORGE, 1 THE EMINENT PHOTOGRAPHER, FROM ( OHRISTOBUROH, HAS opened a branch STUDIO m Moore Street, opposite the Royal Hotel, for a FEW WEEKS ONLY. The Gallery has undergone a complete renovation, and has been supplied with all the finest Instruments, and every Photograph will be finished m first-class style. , , £11 work will bo forwarded to the Chrietchurch STUDIO to bo properly finished, and will be delivered m THREE WEEKS from order. The time for securing DEPOSIT TICKETS has been extended, and they may be had from Benry Zander, Merchant, Ashburton. Persons holding DEPOSIT TICKETS can be photographed at the following REDUCED PRICES :— Cabinets, per doz., £1 10a ; usual prloe £2 10b Oabluotfl, per half doz , £1 ; usual prloe £110a Groups 2s 6d Kach Eztra Figure. Carte de-Viuite, per doz., 15a ; unual j price £1 5s Oarte.de- Visite, per half doz., 10s; usual prloe 15a Groupa Is 6d Eaoh Extra Figure. Boudoirs, per dez., £2 10s; usual price £4 10s Boudoirs, per half doz., £1 10s ; usual prloe £2 10s Groups, 2<j 6d each extra Figure. The above prices Include enamelling. Fumlllofl of Four and upwards taken separately, will be allowed 10 pec cent discount. Everyone m Aehburton Bhould seize this opportunity of being Photographed m first class Btylo, as many Persons, after losing one of. their Family, regret that they were not advised by the well«known phrase "SECURE THE SHADOW ERE THE SUBSTANCE FADE." EDEN GEORGE. 5*137



j Public Notices JOH^K US-ELL HAS great pleasure i»i announcing to the Publij m general that he has again opened up m BAKER'S BUILDINGS WITH £20,000 worth of DRAPERY, The best ever lnndnd m New Zealand, combining Goods, fresh, sound and ftisbionable, direct from the Manufacturers. The quality and prices DEITY the WORLD Come and judge for yourselves. 5*151 NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surround- ing District, for the liberal support they huve given me, I beg to assure them that I am carrying on the business of GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTOHER exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEBSOjN, or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuunco of your favors, whioh ahall have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my carfc, now running the Town every morning, Morro : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMES GUDSELL, GK J. F. Lublow, MERCHANT TAILOR, TANORED STREET, NEXT UNION BA^K, HAS Just Reoeived, by direct steamer, FIVE OASES OF NEW GOODS, for Autumn and Winter Wear> Consisting of very Superior English and German TWEEDS and COATINGS, OVERCOATINGS, TRIMMINGS, etc These Goods will be made up at specially Low Rates for CASH ONLY, 5t145 Trees. Trees* Trees. NOTICE TO PL INTERS. mHE Undersigned begs to tfeank his X numerous Friends and Customers for their past favora, aid calls their special attention to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FORE3T TREES of every desorlp. tlon; N.B. -Planting done by contract, and all Trees supplied and planted by mo will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kep 1 ; la order byjthe week or by the year. All kinds of Gibbage and Strawberry Plants on sale, All orders by post, or left with Mb H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East Street, ehall receive nay prompt attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 192 Allenton, Aahburton. " Throw physic to the dogs : I'll none of it." — Shakespeabe. THE Bard of Avon lived m an ago when physio was nasty. Bad he lived m Aahburton at the present day, and suffered from any "ills that flboh is heir to," the probability m that he would visit bis Phyaiolan, pay the fee, and get a Prescription, then carefully convey that mysterious-looking and small, though im- portant document to C. M. BROOKE'S DISPENSARY, (In tbe shop formerly ooonpled by Mr Murray, Watchmaker,) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Where Dispensing is a Special Feature, and where he ooutd always rely upon the purity of the Medicines, the necessary skill and care In compounding them, prompt attention, and last, but not least, at Lower Charges than you have hitherto been m the habit of paying. Teeth Extracted, 2s. Hollo way 'e, Cockle's, Steedmsn a, Pain Killer, Irish Moss, Selgel's Syrup, Hop Bitters, and other Patent Medicines at Storekeepers' prices. REID and GKAY, CAMERON STREET, ABHBURTON. Makers of IMPROVED D. FURROW PLOUGHB (Made of Best Hammered Forap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT* /Over 8000 m use. J Keduofd Pbioes.l m use. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Zig-Zag Harrows still maintain thoii reputation as the beet general purpose' Harrow. Four hundred oeta made an- nually. . Newly Improved Ohaffoutters all sizes, with Balanoo Fly Whool, fitted with patent caßt stool Mouth piece, m ono piece, whioh can bo taken off and replaoed by au ordinary laborer m a fow seconds. Cutß three longtns of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcuttor, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into tho bag at ono operation. 1, 2, 3, aud 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally ÜBed throughou New ZoalanJ. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, over 700 m use. No farm should bo without them. All siaoß from 6ft to 12ft. Groin Drills from H to 17 Coultora. Wo tnako largoly for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's Hand Pood Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent FonciDg Stundardß for Folding Sheep, Fenoing Wiro, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. llepairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on tho premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dupe* ia or aDy of our Br&nchgw v 4*163



Public Notice.? TO LET A DWELLING House, confining nine rooms and out effioan, and othur convencies, lately m the occupation oi Mi MoOwbn, Tanored street. Rent moderate. Apply J. Waed and Son, Burnett atraet. 6 2 EVENING CLASSES are being held at my Office, Montgomery's Build- iuua, Burnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Architectural, Pictorial, Model, and all branches of Freehand Drawing, etc., are being taught. E, M. BLAKE, 4 160 Architect. NOTICE la hereby given that the Clerk will be In attendance at the B,M. Court Office, South Rakaia, on FRIDAY, Bth instant, betweon the hours of 9 a.m. aud 5 p.m. By older, J. R OOLYER, 6 11 Clerk of Court. WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT T THE Centennial Publishing Company undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for PUBLICATION, either m serial or book form. Estimates and De- «igos furnished GARNET WALOH > w ,, vu _ o NAT. J. BaBNET § JUmorß< Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 If 2 THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches. Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, ana m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellied, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 ABBBURTON GOAL AND FIREWOOD 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 tbe inhabitants of Ashburton that he is still prepared to deliver promptly all Orders tor Newcastle, Westport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts and Raila, Stakes, Strainer's, Oate, Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, Chick Wheac, <fee., Ac, at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address : — R, S. BEAN, West street, 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. Palace Roller Skating Riot NOW OPEN DAILY. 7 to 8, for beginners, admission 6d, Skates free 10 to 12, Ladies and Children only, ad- mission free, Skates 6d 2.30 to 4.30, Ladies, admission 6d, Skates 6d ; Goatloinon, admission Id, Skutos free 8 to 10, admission Is, Ladies Skateß free, Gentlemen 6d, Season Tickets now offered at a reduced rate. bkates'fo'r bale. g EEMOYAL NOTICE. WM- BAYLIg GENERAL STOREKEEPER, Junction of the Wakanul Road and Cameron street, between Post Office and Mr Gamble's, facing the County Council Avenue. ITTILLIAM BAYLIS begs to announce W to his Customers and the General Public that he has been foroed to remove from Saundera' Buildings to the above Premfsss m consequenoe of the Bank having let his shop In Saundors' Buildings to Mil Aioobn. W.B. trusts that his Customers will not be (noouvenienced by the ohange of situation, as the new premises are an immense Improvement upon the old, and more centrally placed ; m fact, my Customers will be very pleased with the ohange. Iv my new Premises I shall have a large and varied Stock of Groceries, Teas, China, Glassware, Hard- ware, Cutlery, Brush warp, Cheese, Brao, Sharps, Chaff, Potatoes, Flour, and every requisite of the trade, which will be sold at the lowest possible prices. Goods delivered daily. Families waited on for orders. Agent for the Wakanul Floor Mills. The Best Flour Made 6*l T. Bullock ~VTOT having rold by Aoction tbe 24 j\ aores between Mr Smith's Nursery and the Falrfield Road, I am prepared to reoeive offers for It. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND on firstclaßß Security ia sumo to suit borrowers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. —_ _ 17K)UR-ROOMED House, well situated, J near tho Woollen Factory. Apply to T. P.ULLOOK. i FOR SALE. STRONGLY Built four-roomed House for removal. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— At & very low rental, a large buildlDg fronting ' East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff .store. T. BULLOIK. OQK TWO SECTIONS for sale, being JjOO Lots numbered 23 and 24, Clark street, near Mr John Orr's property, Alford Foreßt Road, Price as above. Liberal terms, Apply to T. BULLOCK. Ij'Oß SALE— Capital Building Site, ' corner section fronting Alford Foroßt Rond, noar Mr Steel's Store • Apply to T. BULLOCK. fT^O LET— 6 roomed lioubo, centrally JL situated, m Tanored atroot. Apply to T. BWLLOOK. FOR SALE. Q DISC HARROW^ MoSHERRY DRILL T. BULLOCK. _ SHEEP COUNTRY. TO LET aboat 2000 Acres Sheep Country for grazing. A very low cental will be Accepted. Apply to



Auctions. D THOMAS (late of Mntson, Cox and Co,) hus received instructions from tho Mortgage es, to Sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY, JONE <Jih, 1888, At Tatterflailß', West Street, Ash burton, At 12 o'clock, 166 Acroa good Land (reclaimed Swamp) near Wlllowby, and lately oooupied by Mb Hbnry Dalton Tho Land Is Bub-dl7lded Into fair slzad Pad- dooks. There Is a good Garden and Orohard. The House (s not muoh value, but might do nntil better times come. The Land Is very productive and well worthy the attention of any one In search of a gojd cpcoalatiou, D. THOMAS, 6*9 Ashbwton. CLEARING B\LB. FRIDAY, Btii JDNE, 1888. On the Premises, flavolock Street, At 11 o'olook sharp. MRBBBS FRIEDLANDBR BROS, have reooived inatruotionn from ■ Mr Chab J Neate (who is leaving the ? Colony), to boII by Public Auction, at the above time and placo, tho whole o£ hia valuable Furniture, consisting o£ — Semi grand Piano, by John Broad- P wood and Son. Arm Ohairn, Easy Chairs, Book Case and Oneffonior, * Carpets, Curtains, Fenders and Fire t Irons, Coal Scuttleß, Pictures, Pier Qliibb 72 x 48, Ornaments, Tolosoope , Dining Room Tablo 7ft x, 3ft Gin, I Couch, Vienna Chairs, Cheffonier, [j Single and Double Iron Bedsteads, Palliaesofl, Mattroesfs, Looking Glassos, Dressing T/iblop, Wash- stands, Ohambor t-ota, Cheat of Drawers, Wardrobes, Commodes, ) Office Tablo, Crookory, ICitc»on ) Utensils, Office Stove, CJardon Ohairß, Hose, Tools, oto , etc. i Witliout reserve. c w O^RIEDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, B|2pl Auotlooeot



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