threatened him with violence unleeß he retraoted an article published m " L'l~ trsnslgG»nt," He defended himself with a revolver till the polloe arrived and drova oat the assailants. Henry Villard, formerly connected with the Northern Paotfio Railway, m now 1 m Berlin, and, according to the " Z-iitang," Is planning a German expedition to tha South pole. Tbe socialist war In Germany ia being carried on with great activity by members of the Society, and corresponding severity on fje part of the Government. A plot waa discolored on May 22nd to overturn a train on which King Milan returned to Belgrade. It was ferreted out by thePrefeot of that city. Government and private gnn works !n I' ranee and Germany are running night •nd day. Tbe first railway train from the Caspian Sea arrived at Samarcand on May 27th. There Is a likelihood of a branch to Herat. A report raaobed London on May 28 <h from Egypt that Osman Dlgna'a camp had been burned by incecdiarloe, m order to compel him to retreat. Two thousand of his followers are said to have perished. Lord James Douglas, brother of the Marquis of Qieensberry, was sent to prison on May 31st by Lord Jaatico Ohltty for sending indecent cards and notes to Mabel Scott, a ward m Chancery. The agitation m Wales against tithes is Increasing. Tba military were compelled to disperse the orowd at Denbigh en lat Jane. Mr Spargeon Is about to Initiate a move ment for the federation of tbe Baptist congregations who share his views. An official report to Parliament, June Ist, shows that nine of the largest new fronolads are still without ordnance, and ■ome have remained so for three years. A secret investigation will be held into the circumstances. The Sooial Parity Association of London secured the support of several Commoners In tbe plan to coerce tbe Government Into Abandoning tbe present system of tbe regulation of the social evil m India, The Government of Oongo State has received advices that Dr Mongold, of K«il, Is about to lUrt In search of Stanley, the explorer. A despitch from Ottawa, May 31st, says that just before he left Canada Lord Lsmdowne, ex-Qovernor-General, was Mked by the Home Government to Influence the calling of the Canadian Australian Conference with a view to promoting commerce between the colonies. One of the chief features is to be the laying of a cable across the Paoifio. The matter was taken In hand. The dominion Government agreed to co-operate In the •ntvey of the Pacific Oo&atfor the purpose named.

AMERICAN SUMMARY.

Sax Francisco, Jane 2. Mr Jaa. (i- Blaioe baa written a second letter from Saropa to Mr WhiteUw Beld, editor of the "New York Tribune," positively and distinctly refusing the Republican nomination for the Presidency, on account of a sort of panlo which has te'zid members of that party ; and It is an tpen race amongst the leaders for Mr Blaln's place. The latter has given intense satisfaction to the Democrats. Blame was the only man they feared m the Opposition, acd hia withdrawal will m the opinion of partisans on both sides give Mr Cleveland, should he be nomi nated, • walk over. A tremendous effort Is being made to Induoe Allen Churchman, the chosen of the Democratic party, to accept seocnd place on the ticket with Cleveland, and thus ensure success. Blaine'sdeolhilngbashadanlnjariouieffaot upon tbe Republican chances, as his action lndioates ha had no hope his p»rty will ■naceed m electing Its candidate, whoever ha may be. The race issue has led to » split m the Episcopal Church In Charleston, 5.0., the colored members seceding and establishing ft separate branch. Crank Mills, aged elchteea, a native of Ban Franoieoo, and 6, Ptirrall, student of Harvard College, had an "opium contest " In the latter's College roomß on the night of ' May 24th, m which they were joined by tiro young freshm n. They smoked so many pipes that when found all wore nn oonscloos, and two were with difficulty recovered. Mills died of poison and exhaustion. Mr John M. Pataam, U.S. Consnl- Ganeral at the Sandwlsh Islands, warns j the United States Government that a large number of persons afiloted with leprosy emigrate from the islands to America yearly. It has also been deter* mined' that tbe disease can be spread by vaccination. The experiment was tried on a condemned criminal, whose sentence of death was commoted for the purpose. The Duke of Marlboroagh Is making a toot of the American continent, fie arrived at New York on May 6th;

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION, j •' Quacks " m Trouble. Auoklakd, Jane 25. Mn Sarah Croft, from Wade, consulted the |Canadan dootors with the "Golden Chariot," now doing business here, and got a bottle of medicine from Madam Doflot. After taking the first dose on Thursday last vomiting with violent pains i In the stomach Immediately set In and continued till yesterday | afternoon, when the died. J}r Anderson was called lv on Saturday and described medicine which gave relief, bat could not aavp life. An Inquest la to be held to-day. Dr Rennle Interviewed, says It could not be  the Canadian medicine " which caused the trouble, as It la perfectly harmless and offers to swallow a box of powder and drink a»7a 6d bottle of perfume In public to-day. The case has eanaed excitement M people for two weeks have|been raving abent tbe mlraoulons oarei effeoted by the Canadians. Death of a Centenarian. Maurice Kelly, of Wade, stated to be 104 years of age, died yesterday morning. He drank whiskey copiously for 87 years according to his own statement. Burnt to Death. A girl, Elisabeth Beaton, who was severely Injured by being burnt at a shirt faotory m Great North Road and was sent to the Hcapltal, succumbed to hor - lDJnrlei yesterday morning. Deceased waa wartrlng glue at the fire when her dress oaught the flames, aud before they could be extinguished, Bhe was terribly burnt about tbe baok and legs. Broken Cable. Wellington, June 25. It is expeoted that the Sherrard Os borae will complete mending the single cable today, as the Bea is smooth at present, and should it remain bo, ordinary communication will be restored this even ing. •::-■•■ -. ' : • ■ '■ Native Case. An important Maori case, Broughton v |rene DoDnolly, involving several thous - s;nd pounds, was commenced m the popremt Court this morning. Cpminitted f^r Trial. * ■ " CpMs^OHtJROH; Jute 25. William Anderson and George Alex ander were pommltted for trial to-day, for attempting: to break Into the White Horse hotel on Saturday morning. Hot Identified. The Leg found on New Brighton beach has not been identified. It has on a new boot and a dark brown woollen nock. The fleah is gone from the bones. Football. Donbdin, June 25. The Rugby Union aik the English Union should they find matters necessi tating enquiry to overlook anything In the aotlon of the English team which does not flagrantly break the vole* pf the JfegUfb Union,

THE MARKETS

4 ' I (Per Press Association.; I London, Jane 22. At the wool sales to-day 13,000 bales were catalogued. Scoured, faulty, good greasy, and Sydney combings were 10 per cent dearer. Other sorts are from par to 5 per cent dearer. Cross breds are unchanged. Competition is much keener, and foreign buyers are operating freely. The Americans are buying New Zealand wool of good quality. London, Jans 23. Five hundred bales of rabbitskins were sold to-day. Consols, 10034. New Zealand Four per cent. In scribed Stock, 98 j New Zealand Five Per Cent., 10534. The money market is firmer, owing to a rise on the Continental Bourses. Tallow, best mutton 33s 3d, beef 22s 6d. English and American wheat mar kets are declining. The arrivals of cargoes have been large. Australian is quoted at 345 ; New Zealand long berried, 34s 3d. For the new crop 33s is offered. Off coast cargoes have not met with a ready sale. Australian flour, 245; New Zealand, 235. Since the opening of the present wool series 68,000 bales have been catalogued, of which 67,000 have been sold. The market is hardening. The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cable message from their London office, dated June 22nd : — " Wool — Competition is increasing and the market is firmer. Merino has advanced j4d per lb since close of last sales,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

([Phk Pbbss Association,]

RIOTING IN IRELAND.

London. Jane 22 At the close of the proceedings m the Dillon appeal case the crowd pelted the police, who, however, charged and dispersed the mob. t

SOUTHLAND ESTATES COM PANY.

The Southland Estates Company of New Zealand, with a capital of ;£ißs,ooo_has been registered.

THE STANLEY EXPEDITION.

Further reports to hand state that Stanley has been compelled to use reserve provisions intended for Emm Bey. Major Barttlot's efforts to organise a relief expedition have failed. London, June 23 Persistent reports are being received at Suakim that a white man, probably Stanley, has arrived at Bahr-el-Gha;?al, after conquering the country through which he passed.

AMERICAN POLITICS.

Washington, Jnne 22. The Republican Convention demand the passage of the strictest laws against the introduction of Chinese into America. They also condemn the Fisheries treaty entered into with Canada,

REPORTED DEATH OF LESSEPS

It is reported that M. de Lesseps, who is at present superintending the construction of the Panama Canal, is dead. The report, however, lacks con firmation.

CARDINAL MORAN AND THE POPE.

Rome, June 22. Cardinal Moran has had an audience with his Holiness the Pope, at which he stated that his Australian experience intensified his conviction of the necessity and justice of autonomy < being granted to Ireland.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Prr Peess Association.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, June 23. A Company has been floated to construct artisans' dwellings on the lines of Peabody's homes m London. A destructive bush fire, fanned by a heavy gale, is raging m the Kiama district. Eight miles of country is on fire, and several accidents have occurred m which persons have been injured and one life has been lost. A difficulty has arisen with the Wharf Laborers' Union, who demand fifteen pence per hour for lumping bags of chaff. They say their action is necessitated by the course pursued by New Zealand shippers m sendjng over produce m extraordinarily large bags. Other Trades Unions are supporting the Wharf Laborers' Union, and a series of complications is likely to arise m shipping circles, The Maritime Labor Unions intend taking a firm stand on the Chinese question, and a difficulty is anticipated on the arrival of the mail steamer Alameda from San Francisco next week, when it is believed the Unions will refuse to work the ship if the Chinese cre.w are not removed.

VICTORIA.

Melboubnb. Jane 23 Arthur Daly, solicitor, who was arrested last month on a charge of forging a signature to land transfer applications! has been committed for trial.

TASMANIA.

Hodart, June 23. The proposed property tax is being strongly opposed m the Assembly. The Opposition is m favor of an income tax. The House has resolved to reduce all salaries oh the estimates by 2^ per cent.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

1 Mr Alfred H rL-Is-'n reports bia weekly] sale on Saturday, 23; d June, as follows: Cows —A number wero yarded, bnt e^les dull. However, good young cowu close to calvlug find a reaoy sale. PIGS t-A capital entry ; ealco imdo j be-ng qaite up to late value*. S ip* 5 . 6d, 5a 9d, 6i, 6a 9d, 13s, 15?, 16n, and 170. Poultry. — F>wlo, la 9i to 2* 91 per pair ; docks, 2s 9d. Produce — Dt>rwentß, 2a 6d to 3j 6d j kidneya, 3i to 5i ; C3rrota, 1* 6J to 2a ; bran, 3a to 3a 63 ; sharps, 63 to 6a ,' onioup, £i to Id per lh ; ohlaV wheat, la 6d to I<j 9J ; 03ts, la 8d to la lOi por bushel, with good demiad ; oarcaso pork, S|i per lb ; mutton, hi to l£d and l|d per lb. A lar^o quantity of harness, horse covers, furnitura and effects, also a consignment of boota and nboaa f jand I very good market.

BISMARCK AND VON MOLTKE

APPEARANCE OF UEKMANY'S TWO GREAT MEN IN THE REICHSTAG. While the President, who has tha air of a man about to doliver a sermon, is conversing aedately with a group of deputies on the steps of his pulpit, ft dark one man enters at his right from a door m the rear, end lays a large red portfolio oa the shelf m front of the ministerial Beat nearest the tribune. Jußt between stands a tall man of slender balld, m an undress uniform of dark blue snd red, his smooth-shaven face soored ail over with fine lines, the nose aquiline and thin, eyes sunken, forehead lofty and broad and deeply thoughtful, a palpable brown wig on his head ; the whole figure slightly stooping ; an air of refiuemmt and delioate firmness mtrklng him out among; the sturdy personages neat him. That is the first soldier of Europe, Count Von Moltke, and the Beat below whioh he stands is that of Prinoe Bismarck, who enters a moment later. It was all bat twc-ind. twenty years since I had eeen Prinoe Biemarck, In ' 1866 he was fifty-one ; ha is now seventy three, wanting some days, and they are years that make a difference. They have left a mark even on thin man of iron Ha is greyer and stouter ; and the lines m hia face are as if burnt in — the soars that corroding time haa left, They aro visible even m hh photograph?. His scorn of insincerities is fsr too deep for such flatteries as artlets m black and white are wont to practice. They are visible even from the box where I sit, bs the light from the ceiling falls full on his upturned face. He Btrideß heavily In; m ; it is but a step from the door to the epot where the scarlet portfolio is waiting for him but the weight of the Btep ia what first strikes you. It is not lassitude ; it Is sheer physical bulk. He stands six feet two, and bia frame is the frame of a giant. He is broad and square io the shoulders and deep chested ; the anna are big ; the legs are big ; and that part of the body which Is intermediate between legs and cheat la big, yet not gross* Fe Is ea heorio m the physical proportions aa m his oharaoter. The head is set on the shoulders and almost inco them with a singular solidity and cloßeneßß. The man i» all of a pieoe — body and mind, a3 it were, fused and welded together. Faithful as eie many of the photographs, I remember none which brings out strongly the helmet ahape of tbe head, It Is the head of Pericles ; dome like it is amplitude as wol! as m its curve, with a breadth of the temples which its towering height cannot disguise { and far overhanging the steel* grey eyes, which look out aa from caverns, deep fringed with grey eyebrows There is no regalarlty of feature or of oontour. The nose Is short and carelessly moulded ; the mouth you must imagine, for a grey moustaohe shades it ; the jaw is the jaw — well, of Prinoe Blemarok, and of him alone. The stamp of power of irresistible force }b on face and figure ; luto this one ha man form has Nature for once ooiloctod all her irrepreaaible energies, and aubdued them to his over mastering will, The impression I get as I gaza from a distance orly recalls the impression of twenty years ago, when I sat fn his study and listened to him till long past midnight, and mentally noted down features and the flioting, flashing expressions that lighted them up. The changes are many and they are scathing ; age has brought with it increase of strength ; ho lookß more like a giant than he did then. Ho is In uni form, but not ill the white of the culras seers, which ia still, I believe, bi3 favorite coßtume. He wears a single breasted dark blue frocV ? reaching half way from the waist tp the knees, silver buttoned to the throat ' pollar and deep cuffs of what, from this distance, looks like tarnished silver lace, grey m tone, with broad edges of bright yellow. The star of the Black Eagle glitters on the blue coat, and a whole tier of other orders stretched clear across the breast As he opens with his right hand the portfolio, which contains the royal mes^ sage, the left rests on his swordhilt— an attitude that givea rise to reflections. Never, that I heard of, did the Chancellor enter Reichstag or Landtag m any but a soldier's dress ; once, at least, I saw him arrive m jack boots, and even to-day he wears spurs. It is for the Chancellor that the House had been waiting. As soon as he was m his place the President rang his bell, Some brief formality were briefly gone through, and Prince Bismarck was at once on his feet. A murmur of cheers greeted him. With a bow to hiß audience and another to the President, he began reading, holding the message on a folio sheet m his hand. He re^d m a strong voice, 'audible' everywhero, I judged, throughout Ihe hall, deliberately, with marked emphasis on somo sentences. It was the Emperor's first message to the Imperial Parliament '-the h,aiid o£ the Chanoellor f -who countersigned and now delivered it to ifa deßtina.tioD, visible m every line, What could be more Hire him than fcheße thanks— '< Im perial thanks "—offered In the name of the late Emperor to the Relchotag, which had voted thofe laat millions of money and men while the Emperor was still living ? The voice rang out qloareat of all m the final words, <( Trusting m the tried loye of tbe whole people and their representative* for t^ie Fatherland, we leave the Empire's future m God's hand." Oromwellian hypocrisy J OromwelHan if you like, but hypocrisy, no. For if any thing be true cf this stern statesman, as of his dead m&Bter, It is that both of them ever had a simple faith m God of whom they avowedly stand In fear. "We Germans fear God, and nothing else m the world beeldo.' 1 The oonfeßßlon, and > perhaps alao tho boast, Beera to belong to a past age, but of the genuineness of both I, for my part, have no donbt, The message ended, the scene changed, Prinoe Blßmarok sat down and, tho Presi dent rooe ; the deputies still all upstand ing j&b while tho Imperial message was reading The Prinoe sprang up, too, and the President apoko briefly. All at oqce, m the mlddla of his epeeohj aa ho rriou tloned the Emperor, there' came a ory from the body of the hall whicn seemed like a signal. ' The President took it up and called, German fashion, for oheorjf. The whole assembly, raising cash man his right arm to Ita fuU length, should out the deep, guttural " hocb," which does duty for our hurrah. '.' Again," cried the President, and then " again,' 1 bo that the fchrea cheery were duly given, and given with & solid heartiness of voioa and manner that befitted the place and oo oaalon — German to the pore. X cannot remomber to have looked down before on a Parliament thae expressing Itself In cheers, still loss with these strange but fine salutes.— Berlin Correspondent "N.Y, Trlbacor Kirch, 19,

ABOLITION OF ROAD BOARDS

] A meeting of ratepayers wsb held at tho j Wnkanui School on June 22nd. About thirteen ratepayers were present atid Mr Jaa. Brown occupied (he chair, The Chairman stated the meeting had been called at the request of the County Council to oonaldec whether it would bo advisable to divide the present county Into two oounties and abolieh the Road Boards ; he would thereforo ask them for an expreaeion of opinion. Mr David Wilson proposed f ' That it (a the opinion of tbia meeting that It wonld be much to the benefit of the ratepayers if the Road Boards wero abolished, and tha works of the district uoder'aken by the County Council." Re said there waa no reason why Road Boards should be continued; they had not enough to do and the works could be wall undertaken by the Council. The arguments used at the Newlauds meeting were wrong. He con tended that If £750 was saved by the i abolition of the. Road Boards it wonld bo so much more for the Council to spend. As a fact there were no further worka , required and he ridiculed Mr Megaon's mo , tlon as the height of nonsense. He alluded : to other counties, south of Ranglttta where there were no Road Boards, and the work seemed to bo carried oat all tight. The matter should be looked at from a financial point of view. It waa necessary to retrench the administration, and eoonomy should oommcmce at home. The County Council was composed of , intelligent men ; the members of the \ Road Board were not snob, well edcoated men. The Council ould do much more than Road Board members. With regard to Mr L'.ll'j remarks at Newlanda that the Council should meet the rate payers, he considered ratepayers' meetfn£i a farce. The ratepayers showed great apathy m the matters of the district. Men would not oome forward to accept a seat on the Board and thus the Surveyors and members could do as they pleastd. He considered Road Boards should be wiped out, Mr S. Brown seconded the motion. Several questions were aeked with reference to the salaries paid by the Oonnoll and the Road Board. The Chairman said that the abolition of Road Boards would not be satisfactory, as the ratepayers would lose looal oontrol over affilro. He said that neoeasarily the ridlngß would be large, and even at present different rates were Btrack la a Road District, thus an injustice would be done to the districts not requiting works, but whioh would be Bubjeot to the same rate. It would abolish the Ward system, which was the principal safeguard of the ratepayers. If the resolution were carried out It would mean that the County Engineer would be supreme, as one mem ber could not poßsibly give soffiolent time to attend to the requirements of a largo area of country, consequently uny ques tion would be relegated to the Engineer, and possibly works undertaken that were not absolutely required. He considered If there was any savlog m the eohemo it would be by having works not attended to. Mr Laadley thought that the com munity wan overgoveroed. The tax payers generally had to maintain a large staff of servants. la New Zealand every one m ten was a public servant. It was time retrenchment commenced. He con sidered the Road Boards had ontllved their usefulness. They had done good work In times gone by, but they were no loDger required, and he supported their abolition and merging Into the county. People had said the Council were not approchable by the ratepayers. He thoaglt this was an advantage as some ratepayers a'ways had grievances and wore constantly bringing up small matters. Public men were placed In a position that they should not be, and* found It was painful to adjust tho grievances of parties. He supported Mr Holmes motion. On Mr Wilson's motion being put -8 vcted for and 2 against it. The meeting then dispersed.

THE ASHBUJCION GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JUNE 25, ibbS



Eden George. The Last Chance. THE PUBLIC ABE REMINDED THAT EDEN GEOEGE'S VISIT TO ASHBURTON 18 RAPIDLY DRAWING TO A CLOSE; Some Beautiful Photographs hava al- ready been Finished, and every Picture hai been » PRONOUNCED BUOOESS. Ltdias have been delighted with thefr Ohlldren'H Photos, : REMEMBER— THE ASHBURTON STUDIO WILL POSITIVELY BE CLOSED ON Saturday, July 14. Eden George, THE OHRISTCHURCH PHOTOGRAPHER, Friedlander Bros. WANTED TO PURCHASE WHEAT OATS AND BABLEY, Clover Seeds Clover Seeds Clover Seeds WB ara landing, ex f » TJ). Peters." all kinds of CLOVEB SEEDS. 4 CHOICEST QUALITY* RYECxRAS^ AND COCKSFOOT FOR SALE. GOOD NEWS TO GRAINGROWERB THE WONDEIToF THE DAY. MASSEY'S Light 2-HorseJteel Binder. Wo have pleasure of intimating our friends and others that we have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW- ZEALAND for the sale of this wonderful Machine. Wherever the Machine haa been tried it has given entire satisfaction and those . who attended the trials and saw the Machine at work expressed themselves highly pleased. Numerous orders have already been taken for next season's harvest, and those m want ef Maohines will do well to see THE MASSEY BINDER Before placing their ordora elsewhere. We guarantee every Machine, thereby showing that we oureelvei have every confidence m the MASSEY LIGHT STEEL BINDER BUB-AGENTs"wANTEI>. FRIEDLANDER BROS.



D. Thomas. FARMERS, BUY BOOTH and MACDONAXD';: Sheep Feeding Racks. Will pay for thencialvei In a Satson P. THOMAP, FOR SALE. £<EVERAL GOOD FARMS CHEAP TO LET. 9/< f\ A ACRES ALFORD FOREST, £ttvU half English grass, 3s pei Aore D. THOMAS, Afihbnrtoo. I HAVE FOR SALE OR TO LET. A GENERAL STORE (m Ohertuey) doing a good businesß. No Good- ! will. Stock at Valuation. No oppoaltlon. Profitable bnelnesa ; good opening for energetic man. For partloalara apply D. THOMAS, Athbnrton. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. T HAVE been appointed Agent for -*- the above Company, aud am now prepared to take risks on Buildings, Stock and Ciopa at current rateß. ' D. THOMAS, Ashburton; Skin Sales. I shall hold FortnightlylSalee of the above throughout the Season, at my WOOL STORES, Went Street, Aahburton commencing FRIDAY, 29ih JDNE, at 12. o'clock, "~""D. THOMAS. I have oeeD appointed Agent FOR THB Mercantile Finance Co., SCHRISTCHURCH, Who are prepared to advance Money BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOCK CROP LIENS, or other Saoarlty* D. THOMAS. I AM APPOINTED Bolk Agent From Bakaia to Raugitata TOR 1 MURTON AND WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip* Placed let by the Canterbury A. and Association after an eshauative trial, D. THOMAS, [Ashbuitoc} Agricultural Implements. ' I AM APPOINTED SOLB AGENT IN ASHBDRTOA FOB Messrs BOOTH MoDONALD & Cv Carlyle Implement Works, Ohclßtohroh^ Sami;b Implkmbkts^on hand^ Inspection Invited. D. THOMAS. (Latejof Matson, Cox and 1 ", C0,,) Ashburtooi



Public Notices WHAT WILL IT C( ST TO PEINTI fTiHE Centennial Publishing Company S undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for JfUBLICATK N, tither m serial or book form. Estimates and De- signs furnished GARNET WALCM > TO . frtrß NAT. J. BARNBT { Edltors - • Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 If 2 MUSIC. ' REDUCTION*""!:? TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. 11. BKOOKB is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from Jane lst, at greatly reduced terms. Pupils can have Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks' residence, Peter Street. The Quarter commences from any date. Pianoß tnned and repaired, also bought * and Bold on Commission, A reduction made for two or more pupils m one family. Particulars on application to J. H BROOKS, 6+62 Peter Street. WHY] WHAT'S O'CONNELL DOING NOW ! Selling HORSE CLOTHS from 15s Od WATERPEOOFOILSKINSUITS from 12s 6d CALICO TENTS from 12s 6d And everything elae m the Trade equally cheap ; and &11 hia own make. Let us go and see P. O'CONNELL'S Al Tent Depot. Where is his Shop ? why, OOMPTON'S BUILDINGS! Moore Street, Aehburion. 6*29 JOHN VICKERY CASH BUYER OF PIGS AND A THOROUGHLY PRACTICAL BUTCHER AND BACON CURER BEGS to announce to the residents of Ashbartou and Diatrlot that be haa succeeded m procuring a aaltable cellar for the BACON CURING BUSINESS And Is now prepared to execute orders In that line, and can guarantee satisfaction and despatch . Orders left at the Pork Butchery, Eact Street will have prompt attention. johFyickeey. 4 157 . THE ASHmiRTON Woollen Manufacturing Co,, Ltd SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £11,000 DIRe"o~T~OB8: Cf. H. Greenwood, Chairman. Geo. Jameson 0. J. Habpeb H. Fribdlandbr a. Harrison John Our D. h. Brown. riIHE Directors are prepared to receive , (h DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent. If fixed for 6 months b!x per cent If deposited at oall fivo per oent. J. H. TWENTYMAN, Secretary. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. I HAVE secured a large lot of Heavy ASHBURTON BLANKETS, slightly stained. COME EARLY as the price will sell them quick. Ashburton CJotMng Mart, BAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn. Trees. Trees* Trees. NOTICE TO PLANTERS. mHE Underalgnad begu to thank his X nutueroua Frlendo and Customers for tbelr p»»t favors, and calla their special attention to hla extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES* of every deoorlp. ilon; V N.B. -Planting done by contract, and all Trees Bnpplled and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept In order by the week or by the year. All kinds of Oabbngo and Strawberry Plants on sale. All orders by post, or left with Mk H. G. Flower, Confectioner, Esai Street, shall receive my prompt Attention. JAMES PORTER, OLIFTON NURSERY, 4_192 Allenton, ABhburton. 30,000 FRUIT TREEST~ No C^atchinrch Woolly -Aphis or Baugiora Scalo Blight. THOS,~SEAX.Y NURSERYMAN, ASHBUKTON HAS np.w ready for this Seeaon's Planting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fruit Trees m Canterbury, probably m tho Colony, consisting of— APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TREES CHKBRY TREEB APiifCOT TREES (^uincos. Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vinea, &c, &c, woli grown robust tree 9 and grafted on the be9t stocks. Also largo quantity of Beny Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORESI and SHELTEtt TRt£KfcJ, Roses, Orna- mental Trees, Shrubs, Root*, &c, &c» m great variety. MESSR S J. SEALY & CO., Seedsmen, East Btreo continuo to act on my behalf m Town, nd all orders, &0., entrusted to. them aU all have prompt attention. DESCRIPTIVE PRICED CATALOGUES ON AITLICATION, TfIPMAsHsEALY, River Bank, Ashburton. IVoating south approach |to Traffic BridKo. k 6*58



i FubJic Notices. ' j ST. JOHN S LODGE, No 1858, E.G. mHE Installation of the W.M. and X investiture of Offioars of tho above to3ge will take pJaoo m tho Masonic Hull, Tanorad ntreet, on MONDAY, 25th inst,, at 1 30 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially Invited CYRIL JEPHSON, 6^47 Hon. Sec. THE ASHBURTON RIFLB3 SOCIAL will be held on THUESDAY, 28th JUtfE, IS THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, At 8 p.m. In aid of the ORDERLY ROOM FOND Admission : Gentlemen, 2a 6d ; Ladies free. Tickets from all membars of tbe Oompanv.



CBYSTAL PALACE ELITXE EOLLER SKATING RINK. A GRAND FANOY DRESS BURLESQUE AND NATIONAL Costume Carnival On Skates, takes place at this Rink on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27th, Far surpassing any similar event ever veer m Ashburton, The Boene of MERRY SKATERS IK COSTUME win be one of the mosi Dajszling and BrilHaut^ever witnessed it Australasia. Grand Entry of Costume Skaters SKATES AT 8 30. Admission, Is. 6 122 The Ashlrarton. Dispensary. BPECIALNOTICE. CM. BROOKE boga to announce • that he is dispensing tbe Aahbur- ton- Doctors, Prescriptions at Wholeaale Rates, vis , One Shilling less than the ordinary price. Patients aro therefore advised to Inafafc upon having n written Prescription, that they may have the option, If they wish, of availing themselves of each reduced charges. In the event of written Preecrlpllona being refuued, by communicating irltb 0. M. Brooke, he will take steps to procure another thoroughly qualified doctor for the district. The fiueat Cod Liver Oil, specially Imported, Linseed Meal, and other re- quisites m constant demand at Reduced Kates. All Patent Medicines at Store* keeper*' Prices, Teeth Extracted, 2s. C. M. b"r"o OK E, Pharmacist. T, IBvLllock, I\O LET- 5-rocmed Houae with ver- andah, East Town Belt, lately In occupation of Mr F. Httchings. Apply to "jt. BULLOOK. TO LET. "DOOMS In tha A*e»de Chambers. JL|» Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS, FOR SALE— 9 second-Land Double- Fn,iro\y Ploughs, by Reid Bnd Gray. ___ T, BOLLOCK. TO LET, A DWELLING-HOUSE containing 9 rooms, well situated m Tancred [street, lately occupiod by R. McOwen, Efq Ihore is an excellent water supply together with every convenience ; will be let at v low rental. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. P&K A well-built 4-roomed Houbo duOOm *Qd Seotion on Creek road, and known sa part of Walsh's Paddock. Price as above. Thla offers a favorable opportunity for a worktDg man obtaining a cheap property, as the owner has decided to Bell at a great sacrifice. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. i Q ACRES, 31 perches, fenced and laid JLQ down irt English grass, situated at the corner of Mitcbam and Sooth Road*, about 1£ miles from the County Sale- yards. Suitable paddock for parsons living at a distance, and sending litoek to the yards for e^le^ T. BULLOOK; MONEY TO LEND on first class Security io sums to auit bQrroweJs. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— At a very low rental, a largo building fronting East SStreett t suit- able for a grata and chaff dtoie. T. BULLOCK. fpOR SALE— Capital Building Site, 1 corner section fronting Alford Forest Road, near Mr SteeVs Storej Apply to. T, BULLOCK. TO LET— G roomed house, contrally situated, In Tanorod street. Apoly to T. BULLOOK. SHEEP COUNTRY, fpO LET aboat 2000 Acres Sheep J. Ooontry for grazing, A very low rental will be accepted. S Apply to i fcT.iBULLOOK,



Crystal Paiace_Skatiog Rink, Patronised by the "ELITE." NOW OPEN DAILY : Morning, 10 to 12 Ladies only, admission free, Skates 6d 2.35 to 4.30, Ladies and Gentlemen, ad- raißsion Is, Skates free 7.30 to 10, Ladies and Gentlemen, ad- mission Is, Skates 6d The most enjoyable and healthful exercise m Ashburton. WEDNESDAY NIGHT | WEDNESDAY NIGHT I GEAND~ENTRY OP Costume Skaters At «30. Led by the QUEEN O] WINTER and SIR W. RALEIGH, Light Refreshments served during th evening at a email charge.



Public Notice /CERTIFICATED Teacher wants en- \J gagement, private Tuition, Clerical work of any kind, Canvassing, manage, ment of Country Stpre. Highest testi- monials, Address — U G," Ashburton Club. 6 153 UPPER ASHBURION ROAD BOARD mENDERS are invited for Grubbing X Gorse off Roads. Apply for par-, ticulars to " CYRIL JEPHSON, Clerk and Surveyor, 6*160 Tinwald. UPPER ABHBURTON ROAD BOARD RATEPAYERS are hereby notified that Poisoned Wheat can be procured at my houßo at anytime from thiß date, CYRIL JEPHSON, Clerk and Surveyor, 6^161 Tinwald NOTICE. '■ | ALL Acconnta doe to the Estate of the late Thomas Soai, of Waterton, must be paid by July 10th. All claims against the Estate mast be sent m by tbe same date or they will not be recognised. 6 119 WALTER THOMAS SO. A L, UPPER AS^BURToiBOAD BOARD PUBLIC Notice ia hereby given that a Special Meeting of Ratepayers will be hold on July 3rd (next. Tinwald Sale day) at NOON, m the Road Board OfQoe, Tinwald. Business : To consider the advisability q,E sub- dividing the present County of Aehburton into, two Counties, CYRIL JEPHSON, Clerk and Surveyor, 6*152 Tiuwflld; ASHBUKTON COUNTY COUNCIL. A PPLIOATIONa"^iU be received np J_\. to ll a.m. on 39th inst., from Per- sons willing to superintend the passage of Traction Engines, etc , over the ABh.bu.r- -ton Traffic Bridge, m accordance with tho By-laws. Particulars pan bo ascertained at t^e Council office, By order, P. fifAINWARING, Clerk. I ABhbnrton, June 25th, 1888 6*154 Auctions. THURSDAY, JUNE 28tit, A* i'UE TOWN HALL, RAKAIA. At 11 o'olock Bharp. Clearing Sale or HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DRESDEN, TURKISH, RENAISS- ANCE, TROY, SARREGUE MIMES, STYRIAN, FROU, TERIU GOTTA, GREEK, FRANCONIAN, AND ANTIQUE GOLD POTTEItY WARE, from the Foreign Art Pottery Company, Londpn,. MESSRS FRIe"dLANDBR BROS. have rcqeivod instructionai from Charles W,Tarnoi?, Esq. (who la leaving the Colony) to Sell by Public Auction, at the above t me and place,-?- Drawing-room., Dining-room, Hall, Bed- roomp, aad Kitohen. Choice, collection of Vasoa, Bronzes, and Ornaments, For full particulars see Catalogues. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, PETER WILLIAMS,



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