entitled to vote ac a householder for} School Ormroltteep, He Bnonld, however, * support the Bill with a good de.*l < f pleasure, and he hoped it would become , lawt Mr L*nce supported tho Bill, and wae §arp iaed it had not become hw long eincf. He supported thj nbnlition of (hep Cumulative vote. j Mr Reeves (St Albans) also Bupporledj th«. Bill, If <n"y form- thJrg, that It due! I a bow to cnmuUtive vntirg. Hohrp^d? th« Mirisor for Ec'uc.'.ton wm-d always ' dppfßO miiior^y cf r^jirpvijtatlon. Mr L^ v-.^tcm stror-g'y approved of the messnro Mr Marchanfc sopn- ftrd it, but would [ do bis ounoßt. !n CoiuGii'.tte to /e'.aiu ti:;> oumuUtlve vote. Hit John Hall aaid there was one olauae io the Bill which induced him to vote for It, the clause referring to a better system of nomination. Be aJao thought parents residing outside a school district should hive a voice m the election of the School Committee, providing they did not reside In another Bchool district. He should, however, oppose the olause which pro posed to abolish the cumulative vote, Mr Allen was In favor of the Bill. Be thought all would agree that the present •yitem cf nominating School Committees W»s most disgraceful, and should be altered. He supported the abolition cf the cumulative vote. Mr Bsrron was very jealous of any interference with the Eduoatlon Aot, an : if any alteration were reqaired it should be made by the Minister for Education. He objeoted to the proposal to abolish the cumulative vote As he saw nothiug m the Bill to meet with his approval, he should vote against it. Mr Walker bad hoped that the reason able nature of the proposals of the mem ber for Waimate would have rendered his Bill acceptable to all the elements m the floaae. He trusted the Bill would pasa, as on the whole it was one that might be ■aid to be demanded m the best interests of the Education Act. Mr Moss objected to the BUI for two reasons ; first, because it was one the Government should havo brought m. He objeoted more strongly still to regulate the proceedings of pobllo meetings, ac wfti proposed by the Bill. Mr Grimmond did not think the Bill was necessary. Major Steward replied to the arguments brought fotward. He said he thought the reforms asked for were desirable ones. The motion for the second reading was agreed to on the voices. HOSPITALS AMENDMENT BILL. Me Hutchison moved the second read ing of the Hospitals and Charitable Aid Institutions Bill, the object of whioh was to separate Fatea from the Wanganui district. Mr Taylor took a strong objection to any more tinkering with the Aot and moved that the second reading be that day six months. Mr Fulton seconded the amendment. Mr Seymour moved an ' adj urnment for a fortnight to give Government an opportunity of considering the principle involvad m the measure. Mr Hutchison accepted the adjournment whioh was carried by 46 to 30. figfe, OTAGO CENTRAL BAILWAY BILL. Mr Fyke moved the second reading of the Otago Central Railway Bill. Bat ing the recess it bad been redrafted by Sir F. WbiUker, but few alterations had been made and these were principally m the scheduler Alterations made by the House In discussing the Bill last session had been inserted, and it was now provided that a company should purchase the existing line, and so set free nearly half a million of money for profitable use elsewhere by Government. Every possible safeguard had been provided to secure the faithful execution of the work. The land whioh the company aeked for was worth ab>.ut £275,000, and the whole aim of the Bill was to open up country for s ttlemonr. It would be one of the company's first objeots to introduce population into a district whioh was now locked up. Mr Macketz'e (Waihcmo) took excep tion to the nature of the proposed land concessions. M»jor Steward thought Oatnaru ought to be linked with the line bb it would give • cheaper, shorter and easier route to the ■ «ea than by Hort Chalmers He hoped a provision would be made m the Bill for this. Mr Fish moved the adjournment of the debate for a fornight. Loot on the voices. The Bill was read a aeoond time by 53 to 12. JCAMO-K4.WAKAWA CONSTRUCTION BILL Mr Hobbs moved the second reading of the Kamo and Kawakawa Railway . Construction Bill, The line would only cost £20,0C0 and the Houbo had already ■pproved of the method of construction by the land grant*. Mr Monk supported the proposal. Mr Scobie Mackerzle regretted having to oppose the line which bad never t oen contemplated m the general rchemo of railways, and was altogether m a different position to the MaDawatu and Otago Central line?. He moved an amendment that it Is not expedient to consider the proposal m the present state oi the colony. On a division the amendment was carried by 23 to 21, the Bill consequently being thrown out. The House adjourned at 12.30.

THE MARKETS

(PCS PBESS ASSOCIATION.) ' London, May 16 Consols, 10 1 jMj. The market rate of discount is 2^ per cent., Bank rate 3 per cent. Wheat — An off-coast cargo has been sold at from 34s 6d to 355. New Zealand Fours, 15s.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

TPBB PBEBS ASSOCIATION.] The Cable Steamer. Wellington, May 17. The oable steamer, Sherard Oaborne, which ban arrived here to repair the Oook Strait oable will not leave for three or four day a as she baa to take m a quantity of cable, Dr Lemon will superintend the operations and Capt Gray, Into of the Government steamer Stella, will pilot the steamea m the Straita. .Dr Lemon, who retnrned from Blefabelm to day where he baa been making teats of the disabled cable, is confident the break is about five miles from this end.

A Bitting of the Victorian Vegetable Products Commission is being held m Sydney for the purpose of taking evidenoe regarding (he cultivation of citrons and other fruits, and tjie systems adopted for packing oranges and jp'mqnß fpr export to England. <• So your sons are all through college, are they ? " asked , Mrs Smiley of Mrß Lofty. "Yes, indeed," replied Mrß Lofty. "The dear fellows. I am so proud of them 1 Eaoh of them mads his mark. Only think of it George won the gold medal for being the best polo player m hie class 1 " " Indeed " " Ob, yes and Harry was never beaten once at lawn tennis during the last two years he was m college. He has ever so many badges and medalß." "How gratifying to you!" " Indeed it is I And my son Will went ahead of bis whole class at base ball, and is regarded as the most promising first base the oollege ever turned out. We are all so proud of him 1 But all our hopes are centred m our son Leo, $hp graduated two years ago. He has oome out winner m every boat-race he has rowed : and only think of it, we used to really fear that it was a waste of time and money to send him to oollege at all. He seemed co indifferent about a oollege education. But he has turned i oat grandly, We are so prood of all our boya " I

FOOTBALL.

THE ENGLISHMEN BEATEN.

(PKE PRKBS ASSOCIATION.) Nkw Plymouth, M&y 16 Tho footbVi! match Kpglieh v T&ranaki, cftrriu off to-'-»ny. '{'he wetther w\fc fine, aad there w.is a large attendance The pliy during lie fir«t hzlt v.aa fast, born tr&ma b^jng ::v..-niy matched, and no eoore *«h m.ide. Thu EngMshmm wore con apiouons for their txc^lleut pushing, and ih<? local mpn for their sore cellaring I Eirly m tho second, K<»y, i Turanakt ! »rifti), secured a ty, but filled t> cnv-n it into a goal, O;ia of thfi Erj ; -Jidhinon got his ahonlder hurt by a heavy fall- The Englishmen made adesperate rash towards the close of the game and tried to score, but unsuccessfully, and the game wis finished without any farther score, Taranaki being victorious by a try to nil

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(From our own Correspondent.) Wellington, May 16. Kver since the commencement of the session, Polica Inspectors Sheirman James and Backley have haunted the precinsts of Parliament buildings, and all of them have presented petitions to Parliament asking for farther com peas *- tlon for their term of service. The ques tion of their compensation and retirpment is continually cropping op m different forms, and wa* this afternoon accidentally alluded to daring the discussion on Mr HatohieoD'a question aa to the compen sation allowed under the Act of 1886. Mr Seddon will move for » return giving the names of persons appointed to any posi tion m the Railway or Police service Mnca Government took cfEoe and the salaries of BQoh persons, This, it is generally con sidered, refers to the dismissal of. the gentlemen mentioned, Mid the filling of their places by junior officers, Volunteers will be Interested In the. reply to a question of whioh notice haß been given by Mr Valent' », who enquires If Government is prepar . to restore the unattached Met for V<. unteer officers, which was m force under the regulations of 1883, but whlcn haa been dipcontinued by subsequent regulations, and whethtr Government wi!l extend In applici'loa to officers of all ranks In the Volunteer force. Thy following Billa were introduced and read a first timo today :— A Bill to amend the Employment of Females and otheis Act 1881, (Mr Hutchison) ; Oull fornian Thistle Bill, (Mr T. McKeLZc) ; a Bill to provide for administration of En dowment Kesirvtß, (Major Steward) ; Nelson Fort shire Reserves Bill, (Mr Levestarr) ; the Waime* River Works Bill, (Mr Kerr) ; a Bill to provide for the triennial election of Lloensing Commit tees, (Major Stewari) . a Bill to amend the Oouniies Aot, 1886, (Mr OidmaD)j Shop Houra Bill, (Mr Joyce). A rather interesting return was moved for by Mr Thompson which was to show (I) the number of case*, if any, m whioh the Oommisaioner haa reduced asßesements under the powers vested ',s him by aeotlnn 81 of the Properiy Assessment *ot 1885, and the amount of buoo re duction m such case ; (2) the names of the pereops to whom each reductions have been conceded. The Premier stated that he had no or j oil n to the first part of ihe motion, but the seooud p-.rt could not be supplied aa tho matter had be n re ferred to the Grown law t ffioera, and it had been fouud to be contrary to law. Mr Thompson admits' that the motion was simply a " try on," but aa he could not h-ive what he wanted, he atated he would take what he could got, aud th's, it ie thought, will m=>ke interesting reading. The moßt intei esttng sitting of thb session, no far, was held this afternoon, when Mr Beetham's motion came :,h for discussion, " That m the opinion of th a House it is desirable that Government should introduce meanurea daring the present session providing that a portion of the earnings of tot^lisators and theatrioa) companies should be by Act appropriated for the purpose of hospital and oharilable aid." There was a long debate over the question, which was thoroughly threshed oat, principally m consrquenco <<t »n amendment by Mr Fulton, which proposed to tax tho earnings of Iheatthal oom rjanles, and to abolish the use of the totaltsator altogether. This amendment was loot by 44 to 12, and then Mr Feld wick proposed as a further amendment to strike out the part of the motion referring to theatrical companies, and con fin o it to toUJisators This propotal was also die— cusßed pretty fully, and eventually tbe whole thing was talked out, bu r . it ie understood that Government will bring m a Bill dealing with the question this Bt>e aion. During the ee3sion so far no face has been missed more than that of the veteran knight, Sir George Grey, who has not yet attended owing to illnea?. Our great reformer haß not forgotten his old loves, aod though absent m flesh, is with us m epirit. This afternoon Mr Seddon, on Mb behalf, gave notice to Introduce several bills. Mr Tarnbull appears to take as much interest as over m the finances of the colony, which he makes a Bpeolal study. He has on more than me cccaslon sug gested the taxation of naoneyo lying m deposit. He is makin enquiries of the Pmrnler aa to whether tho anm of £5,000,000 lying to tho credit of the de j positora m various ban a, which appeals to eecape taxation, cannot be made to contribute to the revenue of the colony: Wellington, May 17. Two Private Railway Bills, fathered respectively by Mr Pyke and Mr Hobbs met with very different fates yesterday. . Mr Pyke carried tho second reading of his Otago Central Bill, with flying colors and a huge rnhjrtriiy of 53 votes to 12, but Mr Hobbs' Kamo-Kawakawa Bill wub rejected by 28 to 21 on an amandment moved by Me Scobio McKenzlo. Really this was the only important business dor c. Mr Fulton waa elected Chairman of the Waste Lands Committee this morning. Mr MrArlhur info-ma ma he will aek for an adjournment for a fortnight of the seoond reading of the Hospital and Chari table Aid Amendment Bill, which 1b sat down as the first order of the day for to day. The Bill provides for the sub division cfWanganuiand North Canterbury Hospital District*, and it ia the intention to send a deputation to the Government asking them to bring m a BUI to permit autonomio subdivision of a district where It la desired by the ratepayers. It lo thought that oppis'tlon will bo raised to tho B 11 as at present, on the ground that when it la agreed to, the promoters would not anpport any general Bill which might subsequently be brought m. Very little was dono li | the|lobbks tj>~ day but considerable anticipation 1b felt aa to the result of the meeting of the Opposi tion which has been culled for noon. It 1b g nerally believed that no action will be taken m the direction of appointing a leader of the p»rty, but a Vigilance Committee comprising two or three leading members will guide the forluaes of tho party m the meantime. Government are said to be preparing a BUI for the better regulation and protec tion of New Zealand oyster fisheries Th-ire is au looreasedfealing of repugn ance amongßfc members against tho Oloture proposals of tho Government, which it is thought will ba thrown out while the re mainder of the new rules of procedure will have a hard fight to get through as the Opposition have tho matter m their own hands, if they care about keeping out of the House when the motion comes on.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY.

(Before Captain Wray, R.M.) DRUNKENNESS John Staploton w.ia charged with being helplessly d;unk. It appeared that he gavo himaolf np at the Police Station the other rl;iy ea being m a efcata of delirium tremens, Hia case, which waa not a v*ry bud one, had been merijcally treated. — Accused " supposed he had been drunk." — Tha accuaed wai ordered to pty expenses, Kinuuning to 14a 61, In default 48 hotra' im<nfs:>:>iEu;it Henry McD >n ■■ul, who rlbo " supposed" he had been druuk, whs charged with drankennoßß at the Railway ■ Station. Fined 20* or 48 hoarH. SHEEP ACT. John Stevens was charged on the Information of Reginald Foster, Sheep Inspector., with being the owner of 200 sheep infected with Jioe and which were m the Tinwald saleyarda. A fiae of 20i was inflicted. Samuel Mulllna, for a Blm'lar offanoe, wao fined m a like penalty, 0. T, Dudley was charged with being the owner of 500 aheep infeoted with lice. — The offonoe was admitted, but it waa orged m extenuation that it was intended to dip the Bheep after the sale.— Mr Foater said that the offence was bringing the sheep Into the saleyarda, and the rf ason theße cases were being now brought wna to protect owners who bad dipped their sheep A floe of 203 ani oosts was inflicted. A charge against James Osborne was dismlaeed, as the sheep had been dipped a few days previously, and it was no fault of defendant that they were infeoted. CIVIL OASES. (Before Capt Wray, K.M.; and Mr D. Thomas, |J.P.) L. Mar key v J. MoOrenor, claim £5 5a. — Mr Outhberteon for plaintiff—Por tion of tho amount had been paid, and jadgmant waa given for the balance. Morgan and Hlbba v G. Freeman, claim £58 !3s lid,— Judgment for plaintiff by default. D Wilson v the lnhnbitanln cf the Wakanal Road District and the Bonrd thereof. Mr Wilding appeared for plain tiff, and oeked for the adjournment of the case to the 31st ins'anu— Adjournment, granted. ABhburton Publishing Oompsny v E, W. Oaborne, claim £5 10j8i. — Judgment by default for plaintiff. J. 11. Stephens v G. Parkin, Benr., judgment summons, £9 4q _ Mr Caygill for judgment creditor — Order made for amount to be paid m weekly instalments of 10?, m defuult 14 daya' imprisonment J. Moynihan v N, Fitzgerald, claim £41 6b 51,— Mr Crisp for plaintiff, Mr Willing for defendant. — The circum stances of thh case were somewhat peculiar. In February, 1880, plaintiff got a judgment against defendant for £62 8s 6i. Portion of the amount was paid a considerable time sub equent to the judgment, and another portion later still. Interest on these amounts at 8 per oont per annum for ihe> time they remained unpaid waa claimed, also a balance of £4, making the amount now sued for —Tho Olerk of the Court gave evidono^ aa to a multitude of negotiations, through the Court, between plaintiff and defendant. — John jioynihan, the plaintiff, said defendant had frequently offered to pay the judg ment, and witnees iherefore allowed it to stand over. Defendant on more than one occasion promised to pay Bank interest on the money. — By Mr Wilding : Gave Mr Campbell authority to settle the claim Did not expressly iu struct Csmpbell to clam interest Witness wanted interoat aa he thought he was entitled to it. — This was plaintiff's oase. — Mr Wilding moved for a nonsuit, aa the documents produced by the Cierk of the Court showed there waa no claim, and m addition plaintiffs Instructions to Camp bell put him out of Court. Beaidep, no consideration on the part of plaintiff f>r the Interest claimed had been ohown, — Mr Ori<p submitted that the fact of the money having been allowed to stand over so long was m itself consideration. He went on to argue that the claim was a perfectly legitimate one. — Tho Magistrate said that it seemed to him there wa3 no cause of notion. He had never heard of such a case before ; and the whole tenor of the Resident Magistrates Act was against it. That Act showed how judgments should bo enforced, and provided certain reme dies. This action went outside the Act altogether.— Mr Orisp aocopted a noaault. Oiiar'ea Lawrence v F, H. von if'choen': berg, claim £25. — Mr Purne'l for plaintiff, Mr Crisp foe defendant. — Oharlea Law rence, photographer, eald that for a >tne time paot he had been engaged m devising a sew camera front, and he had employed Beveral persons to make the necessary partß. Firat ernpl* yed Sohoeneberg about tha end of January, to make the wood of the camera front. Gave him cardboard patterns and written directions. Defendant executed the work, and was paid for it, witness finding the materials. Subse quently engaged him a second time ; defendant did the work and was paid. Went to defendant a third time, witness having made some alterations m his invention. Took defendant a brass diso and spring which witness had had made. Also toftk some wood and patterns of the work wanted. The patterns produced by dbfendant were not those given to defen drnt, but appeared to be copies. When defendant daw the patterns he said the thing was perfect, and witness would be able to sell it; Defendant had to do the woodwork, and wai to b 8 p*ld m the ordinary way. As the brass spring did not please witness he want to Mr Murray to have one made. Witness took tho braes dlec to Mr Murray for guidance m making tha spring. Some time BuVs^quently Mr Murray came to witness and told him something, m coDsaqmnoe of which witness went to defendant the next day. Wltneßa asked what was the matter, and defendant said that if he did not come to hlB terms he (defendant-) would patent the thing himself. Witness waa aston ished and asked what ho meant by terms. Defendant said that his terms wore that he should get half tha profit and have the sole right of making the woodwork, Ha also said that he had written to defendant. When witness get he me he found the following letter : - " Mr Lawrenc-i —^ir ; lie photo^raphlo apparatus, I hud c <me to Mr Murray the watchmaker to fetch the articles belonging to the same, to finish It, and Mr Murray insisted on finishing the instrument himself, however, not to wi/ surprise, as 1 had aunpioion from the very time yon mentioned Mr Murray to me that ho Bhould finish It himself, This 1 had never expected from you from the beginning, at all events I have secured myself and I ohall treat you now the same way you wanted to treat mo aud I hava fiuiehed tho articles, but I will give you a ohanco, however, and will not do you out, of your share altogether. If you ooma forward within 48 hours to a Bettleimut cay £100 sterling, cash for my share, and £100 m £50 three monthly bills you can have the inatrnment as your own pro perty, and I will back out of It altogether. I remind you again, 48 hoars lime and no longer, or else 1 will have it patented aa my own property and Invention." Defendant had nothing to do In the matter whatever, beyond bqlug a paid workman. Subsequent to receiving the lettor, witness went to defendant anc demanded the disc and woodwork, bu Schooneberg would not give them up, Aloo received a post card from defendan m reference to his *' alalm." Defendan came to witness a day or bo afterward? and aaked him to go to his lawyer's to slgi an agreement about the affair, Wltnea 1 refuood this very cool demand. Wltnea had. been put to muoh expenee and laoon

vpnlenco through defendant detaining the ai oleeJ— By Mr Gilep: Th re web not a lnJo fda;» of In the Inv«n tiou. Wl^nes denied that it wai arranged that h« and ("eft-ndant &lv u!d share — Robert Murra- . said that ha had been employed by Mr L»wre cc to make a aprlng for a photographic camera. Te| wltneaa gave details of what he cii. The' brass rlfso was brought to witness by Mr , Lawrence to work upon. fr'ubs*qut-ntly ] defendant oaoia to witness's ehoo, Aod asked to sue the disn. After so-ue oouver- Ration, ib'choeuaberg a Id he would 'ake I the dino. Wiineea told dofeadint I hat. if he did ho would, be piven m chars* 1 Scbnei eW-j said the disc was bia, ad he would not be swindled outof it. Ho then went oat of the shop, and beforeonmmu^l eating with.the polloe witness told Mr Law renoe. — John Murray gave evidence, — T Gates, o»blnet-maker, said, that he had been engaged by Mr Ltvrrenoe, prior to Sohoeneberg'fl advent, to make a oamera front.— Thfa wan plaintiffs oaio, Mr Orfsp oalled F. H. Sohneneberg, cabinet maker, who eald that p'alntiff had lieen to hfs place a numbec of timed about oanaeras. Made one on the old pr'nolple for plaintiff Subsequently wltneaa eog geated several Improvementa and agreed with plaintiff if it oonld be perfected to patent It. Plaintiff agreed aay lot? they might" ra»ko a fortune out of It " De fendant olaimod the inveudou to be quit" his own, and went into a number of technical details as to Us oonstr'uoiloo The arrangement betweea Lawrence aod dt fan (ant wia that the thing should be patented by them, that witness should be th 6 sole manufacturer, anyone else making it ' to be fined £50." It was aho to be taken to the Melbourne Exhibition. The defendant gave a very lengthy ye slon of the affair — Mrs Sohoeneberg said she was present at some of the interviews between her husband and Mr Lawrouoa. The patent was to be between them. Tae invention had not be6n perfected at that time, and they agreed that should they peifeot it they were to share eqaally, and Sohoeneberg was to be the sole mana faoturer of the wood- work. — This was the oase for the deienoe. — Counsel addressed th« Court. — The Magistrate said that the question oi! right of patent was not for the Court to decide, doubtless it would be settled by the patent officer. The Beuch, however, were of opinion that defendant had no right to retain the artioleß and an order waß made for theii return. Defendant was ordered to paj ooate. Struthetß v Druey, claim— £6 9a 7d. Oase adjournod. The Court then roen.

CHINESE INFLUX

[PER PREBS ASSOCIATION J London, May 16 The " Daily News " says the despatch of Sir Henry Parkes on the Chinese question breathes defiance to England, and will not strengthen Lord Salisbury's hands m his parleyings with the Chinese Government. The Imperial Government are m a dilemma on the Chinese question. Owing to the action of the Australian Colonies they are m active correspondence with the Chinese Minister on the subject. In the House of Commons Mr Hen niker-Heaton demanded the production of Sir H. Parkes' protest against the influx of Chinese, also copies of all treaties between England and China. Mr W. H. Smith replied that the Government could not comply with the request.

THE NEW SOUTH WALES BILL. STRONG LANGUAGE.

(Received May 17, 12.50 p m ) Sydney, M'sy 17 On the motion for the second read ing of the Chinese Restriction Bill, Sir H. Parkes said the measure would adopt the principle of the treaties bewteen England and China, if it ex tended to Chinese subjecis the same rights as were extended to British subjects m China, and no treaty was violated by its provisions. In a strong speech- the Premier proceeded to disclaim any hostility to the Chinese. The only ground of opposition to their introduction was the belief that it was the duty of New South Wales to pre serve the type of the British nation pure, and not on any consideration to admii theentrance of anelementofan tn» ferior character to detract from their na tionality. He denied that Government had acted harshly. The Imperial Government had received ample notice. Neither for her Majesty's representative on the spot, nor for the Secretary of State did Government intend to turn aside from their purpose, which was to terminate the landing of Chinese for ever, except under the provisions of the Bill which practically amounted to prohibition. The Chinese will have to reside m the place prescribed by Government and will require passports when travelling. They will not be allowed to engage m mining, but other pursuits will be free. The Bill was read a second time on the voices.

THE ASHmmfOtf GtJABOIAN, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1888



Public Notices. ■ Charles Eay^ IMCECOAiSTICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gnnp, Sewing Mashinea Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. JBICYOLF,S and TUIOYULEI repaired and extras k--pt on hand. BIOYULE3 FUR. SALE. Erglneering m all its Branches. j Opposite OP-KTRAL HOTEL-, _ Wakanui Road. 5 9 27 JOHN VIOKERY CASH BUYER OF PIGS AND A THOROUGHLY PJIAOTIOAL BUTCHER AND BA.CON OUEBR BEGS to announce to the residents of Aahbnrtou snd District that he haa succeeded io procuring a suitable cellar for the BACON CURING BUSINESS And la now prepared to exscnfe orders- in that line, and ce.n guarantee satisfaction and despatch. Orders left at the Pork Butchery, F.arfc Street wiU Ivavc prompt attention. johFViokert. 4 157 KEID and GJtfAT,: CAMEBON &TEKEF, ABHBUKTON. Makers ot IMPROVED D. FURROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Fcrnp Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m nee. JHeduofd Prices."^ m uae. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Zig-Zag Harrows still maintain their reputation as the best general purpoße Harrow. Four hundred sets made an- nually. Newly. Improved Chaffcutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel,filted with patent oast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cuts three lengtne of chaff. ■ r . Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevatea, Bcreens and presses into tho bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, ami 4 Horse-Powers, simplo strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughou New ZealanJ. Jointed Pulvorising Disc JTarrows. over 700 m use. No firm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Conltera. "Wo make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's Fand Focd Sower, Farm Drays and WoggoDs, . patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire . Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dune- in or any of our Branches- 4°163 John Orr and Co. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT WE have engaged Mb Wm. Pparkow (late New Zealand Clothing Fac. Tory) to take charge of this Department, and we feel confident from ins long experience iv tho Clothing md Outfitting BusinesH, that undor hie management our reputation will be maintained a3 tho BEST and CHEAPEST CLOTHING HOUSE IN ASKBUmW. Our Stock is ioplote with every requisite suitable for !ho Wiotor Reason, aud at prices that will SUIT THESE JJARD TIMES. Men v s, Boys' aral Yontha' CLOTIHNi.4 of S'.'erj description, OVERCOATS AJSD WATERPROOFS. HOSIERY*] • HATS, SHIRTS,- SCAJttVES, TIESJ [RUGS, PORTMANTEAUS, UMBRELLAS, etc. Boots Boots Boots We hold a largo and varied assortments BOOTS and SHOES o every do-g Bcription ; some Lines at I6SBS than Wholesale Pricos.g| JOHN OBE AND CO,. Fast Street 3§77



H. Bffatson and Co. NEXT CHERT* . . V SALE Takes p'nce oa MONDAY, 14th MAY. H. MATSON & 00. TT7B have for Sale, for Far'y Fneii, i CAPE £A?LSY AND BYE COkJST. Will give as good results as TCJRNIPS H. MATSON & 00., Ashburton. FOR SALE. QIEVERAL GOOD FARMS CHEAP TO LET. OA f\f\ ACRES ALFORD FOREST, /O^fcvU half English grass, 3a per Aore H. MATSON A 00., Ashburton. - ■■> TO EXPERIMENTAL FARMERS, 'O7 E have a sample of CHAMPION WHEAT, SPECIAILY IMPORTED, Which we are giving away m nmail qmn- titles, but It must bB sown ami rr»su!ta reported. Hi MATSON & 00., Ashburton. WE HAVE FOR SALE OR TO LET. A GENERAL STORE (ia Chertaey) doing a good business. No Good- will, Stock at Valuation. No opposition. Profitable business ; good opening for energetic man. For partloularß apply H. MATSON & CO., Aehburton. TO THE FARMERS OF OHERT3EI? DISTRICT. HAVING leased the SHEEP DTP at the Saleyarde I am prepared to Dip flocks of under 500 head at l£d, over 500, l£d per head. Using Murton and Whites composition. — "no cure no pay." Start dipping on ICth April and would like to finish within a fortnight if possible. Would Formers kindly enter Sheep with Mr James Patterson, Chertsey, D. THOMAP, Ashburton. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSUBANOffi COMPANY. WE have bee-* appointed Agents or f he above Company, and are now prepared to take risks on Buildings, Stock and Ox-ops at current rates. H. MATSON & CO;, Ashburton; I have oeen appointed Agont FOlt TUB Mercantile Finance Co., CHRISTCHUROH, Wh 9 are prepared to advance Money BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOCK, (CROP LIENS, or other Security', | D. THOMAS. _____________^___ > .WE ARE APPOINTED HCLU AGENTS From Eftkftia to KangUata MURTON AND WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip Placed Ist by the Canterbury A. and Association] after an exhaustive trial, H. MATSON & CO. Aohbuitoc Agricultural Implements.* SWE ARE APPOINTED g SOLE AGENTS IN ASHBURTOi* FOB Messrs BOOTH, MoDONALD & Ou Oarlyle Implement Worka, Chriatohroh. JSamevb Implements on hand? I lnspeotion lavited, H. MATSON & CO | Aehburton



Public Notices THE ASHBURTON r T SP T<1 NSARY lb now open, v i,h a L. r^e Stock PURE DRUGS AND CHEMICALS. DRGUGISTB SUNDKI^e and FAMILY Requisites of eve.y description. Homoeopathic and Patent Medicines. Physicians Prescriptions accurately pre- pared. HORSE and CATTLBJ Medicines, Strychnine, Arsenic, Carbolic Acid, Blue- stonr, Oaustio Soda and Po»a«o, and other Agricultural Chemicals m bulk at lowest current rates. Orden per post promptly attended to. C. M. BROOKE, (Late of Kaiapoi), 1 FAMILY and DISPRNBING CHEMIST, Mt.dical Galvaniat, Manufacturer of Wool Pcouring Poap, Brooke's Perfect Sheep Dip, Foct Rot Cure, and prepprer of. Brooke's Poi>.ned Whea', usad ex- tensively by nioat of the Road Boards m Canterbury and North Otago. ASHBUBTOff. ASHUURTON. RESIDENTS READ. EDEN GEORGE, THE EMINENT PHOTOGRAPHER, FROM OHRISTOBUROH, WILL OPEN A BRANCH STUDIO at ASHBURTON for ton weeks only, commencing MONDAY, MAY 28th. All the beet backgrounds and finest In- stramenta will be brought to Aehburton, snd^no expense will be spared to make each Photograph a credit to the Photo- grapher and pleating to the customer. To ensure good work, EDEN GEORGE will take all Aehburton Photographs him self, and the worn will be forwarded to the Ohristoharoh Studio to be properly finished, PHOTO FINISHED m THREE WEEKS FROM OKDER. DEPOSIT TICKETS | Perflonß reqairirf? to be Photographed during thia visit, must SECURE a DE- POSIT TICKET for 2< 6J, which may be had from Henry Zander and Co*, merchant?, Aahburton, which Ticket will entitle the holder to be Photographed at the following REDUCED PRICES :— Cabinets, per doz., £1 10j ; usual price £2 10a Oabiuets, per half dcz , £1 ; usual prioe £1 10 S Groups 2s 6d Ench Extra Figure. Cartcde-Vipite, per d<z., 16s; usual price £1 5s Carte-do- Vislte, per half doz , 10s ; usual price 15s Groups Is 6d Eaoh Extra Figure. Boudoirs, per d< z , £2 10a : usual price £4 10j Boudolro, per half doz., £1 103 ; noual price £2 10* A . Group?, 2i 6d each ex'ra Figure. The abnve prioes inclnde enamelling. Families of Four and upwards taken separately, will be allowed 10 per cent discount. Any person holding a Daposlt Ticket can deo de what size they require When being photographed, when tbe balance must be paid. PERSONS NOT HOLDING DEPOSIT TICKETS MUST PAY THE USUAL PRIOE. References— -Bank of Australasia, Ash- barton and Ohrlstohuroh. EDEN GEORGE'S COSTVEESAZIOHE. EDEN GEORGE will give a grand Show of PHOTOGRAPHS m the Orango Hall, Aehburton, on FRIDAY Evonir.g, May 25th ; also SATURDAY Aftornoon and Kvcning, May 26th, AdraiHsion Is, children 6d. £5 of tho procoeds will bo do voted to Ashburton Charities. Every Person m Ashburton should visit this Convereaziono, ns portion of Eden Gkohge's Exhibits for tho Melbourne Ex- hibition will bo shown Deposit Ticketß will also be sold m the Hall. Largo PHOTOS will be TAKEN at 30 per cent reduction on Ohristchurch Prices. Secure your Deposit Ticket. EDEN GEORGE. 5*137 T. Bullock. OQK TWO SECTIONS for Bale, being 3bOO lots nu.nbored 23 and 24, Clark street, nnur Mr John Orr's property. Alford Forest Road, Price as above. Liberal terms, Apply to T..BULLGCK. T7IOR SALE—* Acres near Tinwald, f0 fronting Maronan Road. Liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TilOR SALE— Capital Building Site, . corner section fronting Alford Forest Road, near Mr Steel's Store Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET — 6 roomed house, centrally situated, m Tanored street. A poly to T BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND on first-class Security m Bums to suit borrowers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 0 DISC HARKOWS MoSHERRY DRILL T. BULLOCK. _ SHEEP COUNTRY. mo LET about 2000 Aores Sheep X Country for grezlDg, A very low rental will be accepted. Apply to T. BULLOCK. finO LET at a low rental. — broomed X Cottage at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. rpO LET — At a very low rental, a large i building fronting East Street, Bait- able foe a grain and chaff dtore. T. BULLOIK. Jj\Oß SALE.— An improved Farm of |j 245 Acros, being R.S. 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chertsey. Low price and liberal terms apply to 1 T, £ULLOOK.



Public Notices ClMfi Into my Paddock about two months ago, one EEI^KR, about 18 months old, pieoo out of left ear. If no- claimed by the 21at instant will be iHd to defray PxponFn*, GEuBGE Gn>DlffGS, . 5t130 Graham's Ro»d. . | ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. fHE nest " Ingle B ide " will bo held I m the Oddfellows' Hall, on TUES- DAY, z2nd iuatant, at 8 p.m J. 0 DDNOAN, 6*160 Secretary. TjIVfINING GLASSES are being held jQj at my Office, Montgomery's Balld- locb, Barnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. . Arobiteotur&l, Pictorial, Model, and all brandies of Freehand Drawing, etc*, are being taught. E, M. BLAKE, 4 160 Arohiteot; PUBLIC NOTICE. I HEREBY give notice that I have dis* posed of my Butchering Business m ABhburi.on to Mr Kobert Ennis, as from Ist May last. I request that all Accounts due to mo to that dote be paid on or before SATURDAY, 26th inßt., or they will be 6uod for without further notice 5*154 J. M. REID. I'UNERAL NOTICE. 'I >HE Friends of Mb Alexander Shaw 1. are reepeotfuily requested to attend the Funeral of his late.son, John, wbioh will leave Kermode street at 2.30 p.m. TO-MORROW, the 18th Inßt., for the new Cemetery. 5 161 WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT? THE Centennial Publishing Company undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for PUBLIC ATK-N, either m eeria! or book form. Estimatas and De- e : gns furnished GARNET WALCH ) t^;^ NAT. J. B:\RNET J *- ai ™™- Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 102 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FAKEs7may 22nd to 24th RACES AT DUNEDIN, MAY 24th AND 26th. RETURN EXCURSION TICKETS to Dunedln will be leaned at Ashburton at 283 firat-claBS, 18a 6d second ; and Saturday Return Tickets from any station to any station on the 22ad, 23.-d and 24th May, available for return till 30th. 5J159 By order. |. Russell HAS great pleasure m announcing to the Publio m general that he has again opened up m BAKER'S BUILDINGS WITH £20,000 wortt of DE APERY, Tho beßt ever landod m New Zealand, combining Goods, fresh, Bound and fashionable, direct from the Manufacturers. The quality and priceß DEFY tho WORLD Come and judge for yourselves. 5°151 GK J. F. Lublow, MERCHANT TAILOR, TANORED STREET, NEXT UNION BANK, i HAS Jnst Reooived, by dlreot steamer. FIVE OASES OF NEW GOODS, for Autumn and Winter Wear, Consisting of very Superior English and German TWEEDS and COATINGS, OVERCOATINGS, TRIMMINGS, eto. These Goods will be mado up at epooially Low Ratea for CASH ONLY, 5t145 NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customors m Tinwald and surround- ing District, for tho liberal support they hnvo given mo, I beg to assure thorn that I ncn carrying on tho business of GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTCHER exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEKSOJN, or m any way aa an AUENT for others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which shall have prompt attention, whether loft at the Store or' forwarded by my cart, now running the Town ovory morning . Mono : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMiIS GUDSELL, Style and Fashion. ANDREW ORE, Is now opening his Second Shipment OF New Drapery, • Clothing, AND BOOTS. GRAND SHOW OF Ladiea^ Mantles, Ulaters, Jaokote, Dolraane, &o. Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, and Dress Gooda m endless variety. Blankets, Flannels, Hosiery, and Gloves Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, &o Men's Clothing Gkeatly Rkduchd. BOOTS. BOOTS. GREAT BARGAINS IN BOOTS AND EHOEB. 5 Trunks Ladies' Boots at 5s 6d 2 Trunks Ladles' Evening Shoaa, 3s 6d 4n 6d, 5s 6d Gents' Boots, oloth top, beat 9s 6d, worth 15a 6d, Prices to cult the times. DEESSMAKING. | This Department la giving universal '(satisfaction. Perfect style and fit. Prices ■trlotly moderate. ANDREW 088.



In Bankruptcy. IS BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bank- ruptcy, holdon at ABhburton. la the matter of "The Bankruptcy Aot, 1883," and the Acts amending the same, VTOTIOE is hereby givan that Thomas \\ David Smith, of Hinds, Laborer, has this day been adjudicated a bank- rupt, and - .that the firat meeting of creditors will be held m the District Courthouse, Auhburton, on MONDAY, May 21et, 1888, at 2 o'clock m the afternoon. Dated this 17th day of May, 1888. J. 0. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. R. M CurHBERTSON, Solicitor for the Bankrupt. 5J164 MR F. G. THOMAS, SURGEON-DENTIST, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON TUESDAY, 22nd MAY, 1888, And may bo consulted at the Commercial Hotel. 5 162 FRIDAY, 18th MAY, 1883. At East Street Auction Room, At 12 noon. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, will Sell by Publio Auction,— OAA First class CANARIES OAH NORWICH, BELGIAN, MULES. All grand song birds. FRIEDLANDER BRO&, PETKJR WILLIAMS. s 165



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