FIJI NEWS.

(FSK PRISS isSOOIATION.) Auckland, Jmua j 2i By the i.s. Walnul, which arricr.d th".* morning from Fiji, news comes to ha^d of the mnrder of the Infant con of Mr Clarke, of Navna, by • Polynesia servant of the family. The servant was refused permission to attend a native dance and attacked Mrs Clarke and the ohild with a knife, slightly Injuring the former and killing the latter. It is reported from Tonga that German marines are patrolling the Islands enforc ing the collection of taxae. : {

SPORTING.

MABLBOBOUGH RACING CLUB.

(Fir Pxiss Association.) Blekheim, Jannwy 2L The following weights were declared to day by Mr P. Bush, handicapper :— OTJP.

... STAKSS.

Sweetie ... 7 10 HANDICAP HUBDLBS.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

— + . — (Pbb Pbbss Association.) Melbourne Exhibition. Bleitbsih, January 21. The Borongh Oounoil decided last n'ght to form a local Committee for tbe Mel bourne Exhibition. A large number of entries are expected Valuation. The valuation of the B -rough this year \u25a0hows a falling off of £869 compared with 1887. The depreciation is principally oaosed through serious fires which oc curred, bat aainy plaoes haTe been rebuilt and other vaoant lots will be soon filled op. The Crops. From all paria of the district there are Rood ecconats of the wheat, barley, oata, aad potato crops. Flax mills are busily employed and one or two others are giving to start. . Ghod Scoring. Captain Griffith!, of the City Rifl**, made eoroe tall scoring yesterdnr. Ho mtde 103 out of a possible 120 at long distance langes. At 800 yards he made eight euooesaive ballsaycs. He maiefoar bailseyes at 700 yards *nd three bollaeyes at 600 yards. The "Stickin«-UD B Case. Mounted-Constable Dew returned last night from Birch Hill. He found marks whioh indicate there bsd been a 'sUok jbg-np " oasp, bat as there was dense bash m the neighborhood no traces ooald be fctmd of the desperado. Tnapeka Kaces. Uunbdin, January 21. At tbe Taapeko races yesterday the prlrjolpal event w»s won by Dunluce vho apaet tbe pot on 6 ribald! and Trapper, paying £12 dividend. Otago Education Board. The Education B ad election la en grossing attention, Mlts Freeman la the latest candidate. Dr Brown and Mr Frsier are lore of re- eleotlon.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

£BY MJKJIBIO XILSOEAPH— O:PYEiaHI J {Pxb Pbbss Association .J (Received January 21, 1.30 p.m.)

PEST.

THE RABBIT Sydney, January 21. Mr Abigail, Minister for Lands, has received a letter from M. Pasteur, drawing attention to his letter m the " Le Temps," m which details are given of his rabbit exterminating scheme.

THE RUSSIAN PRINCE.

It is expected the Russian war vessel Ryodia will reach Sydney from New castle io time to enable tbe Russian Prince to be m attendance at the Centennial Celebration.

WOOL SALES.

Wool, greasy fleece, medium, Bj^d ; best sorts, a penny more. Washed medium, i2%d; best sorts, i2j£d to 140!. Scoured medium i4d ; best sorts, I4d to i6j^d.

THE SILVER BOOM.

Mklbodknk. January 21. The silver market is still very ex» cited. Broken Hill shares have ad vanced fifty pounds, and are now quoted at from to Shares m other mines are advancing m like proportion, but sellers are scarce.

TRAMWAYS.

The Tramway Company propose to extend thevSystem m the city to make it embrace a distance ot 25 miles.

THE WEATHER.

Hob art, January 21. Very cold weather is being ex perienced. Snow has fallen on Mount Wellington. (Reeired January 21, 2 20 p m.) THE GERMANS IN SAMOA. STOKEY, January 21. Arrived — Lubtck, from the Islands. She reports all was quiet when she left. The British and American Consuls refuse to recognise the claim of Tamasese. The German sentries at Apia hive been *i hdrawn. The Germans have taken over the control of affairs at Samoa and a revival ol trade is now anxiously awaited.

THE REV. MOULTON.

The Key. Moulton is a passenger b; the Lubeck from Tonga.

THE J. T. BERRY.

Consul Griffin, the U.S. Consul, will hold an inquiry into the burning of the ship J. T. Berry. The survivors will leave for America by the s.s. Alameda on $c 15th)

RAINFALL.

The last years rainfall amounted to tfxty inches, being xo inches above the aVerage. "'',...

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION

(PBR PBESS ABSJCIAIIOJS.) London, January 20. It is thought that the miseries which the Russian troops are undergoing m Poland will hasten the decision for either war or peace. Vibnna, January 19. The recent utterances of the Czar are distrusted here. f t. Petersburg, January 19. The Czar will remain m this city till after the emancipation carnival m March. ]t is stated that the police are of opinion that the recent plot against the Czar was not of Nihilist origin. The massing of large bodies of troops m Galicia still continues, and much sickness prevails amongst them.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

+ (per press association.) Wellington, January 20. The Wesleynn Conference opened to day. The Rev Williams, of Obristohnrob, was eleoted President, and the Rev Bull, of Thames, was appointed Secretary. Tho Rev Motley gave notioa to move thht there should be an independent con ference for New Zealand. The first reading: of the station sheet was as fo!- , lows :— Pitts street, Best and , Garland ; Wesley College, Reid ; Auok- J land North, Shol and Dukes ; Auckland, . Qrafton road, Taylor and Luxford ; Maori mission, Oittoa, Mahuranui, ani Mathor ; , Thames, K^all ; Upper Thame3, Lavrry ; Muntika, Baaven ; Franklin, Law ; Oam- ' bridge, Blshworth j Ha oilton, Oarr ; To | Awamuta, Salter ; Paparoß, Jones ; B«y of Islands, Barrow ; Wairoa, Marshal! ; ' Hoklanga, Joußhin ; Whangarel, Grif fiths ; Taar&nga, B irley ; New P y mouth, Beck ; Waltara, Hammond ; Hawera, one ' waited ; Waaginul, Witkin ; R*nzttikei, ' Oondell ; Napier, McNlooll and Walsh ; { Norsewood. Neilaon ; Nelson, Olllver ; Mauriotrlile, Chrlstofferson ; Richmond, Orump ; Blenheim, Ball ; Hokitika, , Brooke ; Greymocuh, Griffith ; Obrlat churoh, Morley, Williams, and Lavs ; ' Sydenham, leitt ; St. Alban?, Lbwlb and - Standagd ; Lyttelton, Bond ; Springs- ; ton, 8 mmonds ; Laeston, Thomas ; Kiia poi, Falrcloueh nnd Pinfold ; Rangiora, Gray ; Timaro, Marten ; Temaka, Rouse ; Walmate, Thoraaa ; Anh burton, Buttle and Lawry ; Danedin, Bauraber and P.*r sonaon ; Mornington, Garliok ; Port [ Onalmers, Field ; Balotutha, Aberntby ; [ Milton, T«y)or ; Lawrence, Stalth ; In verca-glll, F. W Islttand Fellow ; Oam itu, ' Blight ; Wakaiipu, Bothwell ; Ssndou md F i din.?, Griffia ; Palmerston North, Final y ; WelHnKtou, Lbb, Barry, and ( Wallis ; Hutt, Murray ; Greytown, Bel- ' bun, \ Wellington, January 21 The Wesleyau Oji'ferinoe resumad at ' 10 thin morning. Fraternal greetings ' were received from the Sydney and Ada- ' laide Conferences now In apssion. The Rev G. Gr ffi.hs was nnanlmuu^y ad mitted as h minister m fall cmuection | with the Oonf«renc*. The rec>mraenda- , tltn of a meeting of Auckland Ministers , was agreed m tie ca«e of the Rev H. R. D^wsbnry who applied to be made a ' Buparnumemrv j

ELECTION OF SCHOOL COM MITTEES

At a meeting of thw School Committee' 0 nference, held m Danedin on Monday evening, the Btcrete.ry (Mr Mark Onben read the following letter from Mr W. J. Steward, M H R. :— D«ar Sir, — Yours re a3hool oommitteo •leoiiona to hand. Yoa will see by " Hansard " that In the debate on tba second n adlng of my Educational We Bill tuo prenent Minister of Education Intimated hla entire approval, of the repeal of tbe cumulative vote, and argr-d that a o^use ahoald be addod deficit g the. meaning of "householder." I ac onoo stated that I would be cnly too happy to accept a ol»use introduced by the Government. Bath thiß potnt aud that of prior nomination were included m my Softool Oammittees Election Bill of two or three aessiunß ago; but th a year I proposed to deal only with the cumulative vote, (this being oar crucial dimoulty with the Upper House), intending if I could get this one matter settled this session to pr ceed next aexnioa with the other neoeaaary reforms. Unfortunately, though for the sixth time I carried my seoond reading (by general oonaoat on tbla oooaeicn), there is no chance of the bill go!ng farther this seesion, I mean to try again, and it may be well for your conference to petition both houses—oipool ally the Tipper House— and to take action te secure that the fohool com mittees of "other educational districts ah all do likewise. Aa Parliament will probably be m session again by May next, it lift not to soon to be gin to make the necessary arrangements. I should be obliged if apeclul attention were directed to the most suitable definition of the term " householder," It was resolved that the letter be remitted to the executive, to take such action with reference to it as they might deem necessary.

THE DONKEY IN THE CHAIR.

(" Q latterly Review.") Johnson's definition of a costermonger, It eeema, as " a person who sells apples,' 1 ia pronounced " gammon " by the frater nity, one of whom is said to h-ive «jub • tit u ted the following for it : " A cove wot works werry'ardfor a werry poo: I Hvln 1 , and is always a bela' hintertorod with, and blowed op, and moved hen, and fined, and cent to quod by the beake a*-d bobblo?." Amoag this curious tribe a mission had been sent on foot by a Z3&loas evangelist, and Lord Shaftt-sbury on hearing o! it offered hia nrvices, and became Its President. Of the " Barrow •and Dookey Olab," which ban been insti tuted, be enrolled hlrae«lf a member, and subscribed for a barrow of his own, which bore hit arm) and motto, and was lent oat to young members who bad not yet attained to the honors of proprietorship It was bis delight to call himself a coster, and spend a looial evening with the " brethern." On one Bach occasion, having invi'ed tretn to w^'lte to him if any grievance eprasg up, and bains; ask( d hii addroao, he assured thorn that arj idUdr aenr to Grosvenonqtiarfl with • X W and Coster ' after his name would b > sure to reach him. One am cdote of ttie queer Intimacy is too amusing to be passed over. la 1875 the venerable Earl, being Invited to meet them ti receive ft presentation, found abayo a thousand of the fraternity Assembled with m'-ny frlenda of all classes ; aud presently, after fciklng hia seat, a Sne donkey decorated with ribbons waa Intro duced, led do to t' e platform, and solemnly presented to hia lordship The Esrl, having vacated the chair, m the donkey'o favor, stood with hia arm round it* neck, whilo hobrlifly returned thinks, adding, with a touch of pathoj, 'When I have ptwsed away from thia life t desire to have done my duty, as the poor donkey has done his, with patience and onmur muring resignation.' On the retirement ef the temporary ohalrmin, if the f-xprce aion may be pardoned, the Karl bogged the reporters to state that ' fche donkey hiving vacated the ohalr, the place was taken by Lord Fhafteabury.'

ORIGIN. OF THE NEGRO

. « . — At tr a creniin^ ' f Ad.m, ruosa negrr legend, Sat:-t: Bei about imitating the wct\ and taking a qoa«-.ti-y of sand, sneo^ede' quite m m kin;: k man. But as everything tijfit Sntan touehf 8 becomes black, his mai was naturally of that color. Seeing tbi • Satan undertook to waßh him white m th river Jordan, bat the wster fijwed bick as toon as h<) approached It, and therf w»» nothing left but a very little water »t the bottom of the stream, whioh jm covered the bottom of the man's feet anr the paluos of his hands, which expluia tho fact that their hands and feet are not as dark as the rest of their bodies Furious at discovering that his attempt was m vain, Sutun struck the pooi creature a terrible blow upon the oos which flattened it oat for ever. The nn happy man asked for mercy wherenpoi Satan, realising that his condition w& not his own fault, and feelirjg a oertai amount of pity for him, passed bis han m a sort of oaress over the man's head bat the terrible heat of the hand seiv.r the purpose of a curling iron, " frizz ed " the hair so that It remained woolly eve since. -

DEPARTMENTAL HUMBUG IN THE UNITED STATES.

Senator Oookrel 1 , referring to hi summer investigation of department* 1 methods, tays :— '« lhey r'oa't need legis lation lo much as ordinary common sen*?.' Some of the disooveries he made art funny. For lnstanoe, when he looke ; into the ways of doing business at the office of the second auditor of thf Treasury, ho found that whenever any claim is presented there about any arm) pay acoount the routine mothod is t write a letter to the paym st ir-general'i office m the War Department, and ask foi the record of the account Too pay master-general's olerks look up the reord' aod reply by letter. But when »h< senator went over to the paymaster general's cffloe and looked at these pay aooounta he found they were only c >piet of the originals. He set cn 1 ; to find th» originals, and whero did he find thf m ftfte inuoh searching ? Why, m the secouri auditor's offioe, and the second auditor h v for years been sending letters to the Wai Department for copies of official records whioh have been m his own cffloe all thf time* Trie senator found many olerVa of the War Department engaged m hunting up reoordß of service from muster rolls oi requests from the pension bureau. These muster rolls are folded ap separately, tted neatly with red tspa, and atowed away m innumerable p ! g?on«holes. The senst »r asked why the rolls were not spread uul flit by regiments or brigades, and bound or placed between ooveis, bo that they could he turned to m a moment- without all the trouble of gilngto the rack -f'tt'-ting down paokage after package, untying the tape, and unfolding each sheet. Nobody could answer save that the complicated and slower way was the old one. Then, again, the senator found that it it the custom to «cod out annually letters, du'y copied and endorsed, to BUch ext ffidal* as had not squired accoon'B with the Government. Io matter? not if the oBSci%J h'S been dead f t yearß, or, as was found m ona c«», the sum involved is only 15 cents, the letter goes out jaat the same as it did last year, the year before, and twenty years ago, He found land claims ' being carried along year alter year, which might be aeilkd by advertising near ih* location O'id turning ln f o the public domain Ml that were not adjusted within a t«peo fidd period B)ine of these unsettled land claims from Missouri d ued back to 1852. In oue c^ee the senator dia cov rod t it* c a Missouri settier h»d Jbecn kept out of his p<pera for yoars, beoiuse at one poi^t m th>» long record a carelens olerk had written J>ne3 for Jdh All the copying after that was Jones, and so Mr Jonas' title to hto entry had never been perfected. In nearly every department the senator found such illuetratloas of olroamlooutlon as these. If some haaithy nrltlcialng io the report will lead to reforms, the senator will not have worked all summer In van — " Araorioan Paper."

A GRAND SUCCESS.

Splendid nucseas has attended the operations for providing Baroaidlne, Qaeonßland, with an artesian nnpply of water. The bore was down 690 ft when the water was tapped, and it rushed to thesnrfaoe In five minutes, bringing with it a quantity of mud and stones. The temperature of the water was 120deg, Fahrenheit, but It soon fell to 102deg. at which it has remained. The water has been running away ever since at on esti mated volume of from 150,000 to 200,000 gallons per day, and the fountain formed by the water rising over the top of the piping is a beautiful sight, and was om stantly vieited by the residents who remained for hours watching the water coming up and ftming over bo steadily thfct it resembled a glass dome placed over tho top of the 12in b->re. Heavy pieces of stone are constantly coming to t* esurfsca, the force of the water carrying up pieces as Ur^e as emu eggs. The oist nf boring has been estimated at £690 ; 4 1 per foot for 300 ft of 10 n piping, £60 ; and wood and water for engine, about £25 ; making a total of £775 With the exception of a few items foe salaries, etc., this has been the whole 0 Bt, At this small expense the Barcsridinians have secured the best ortcatan supply of water m A oß tralia within four weeks from tha tin^e & fvjr start vysa medd. The work was done by an American ooitrao'or, win, after hta success, had h ; s hands full.

THE ASHBURTON GHJAKDIAN f SATURDAY, \u25a0\u25a0SPAN CJARY 21, 1888



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H. Mataoa and 00. LO>D»N AND LANCASHIRE F.RE IN3UPANOK COMPANY. J SXJ E hav o been appointed Agents for J *' ? lho above Company, a r d are no v- prepared to take risks on Build ngs, Stock, and Crops at current rafos. H. MA i-OK & CO., Ash'Mir'nn; Money to Lend IN LARGE Oft SMALL SUM Apply H. MATSON & CO. WE ABB APPOINTED* POLB AQSNTB From Bakaia to* Rangltata, FOB MCJRXON AND" WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip. Plaoed let by the. Canterbury A. and P. Association after an exhaustive trial. ' H. MATSON & GO, Ashburton. H, Matson & Co., . ABHBUKTON. ' TO THOSE IN WANT OF BEAPERS AND BINDEBS, Don't purchaee until you flee the Buckeye, CHAMPION OF AUSTRALIA, The Lightest and Beat Machine yet before the Public Vide account of Fnblio Trialr, STYX AND ASKBURTQNV D. THOMAS, 12 151 Agent, Ashlurteii; ii v » I have beon appointed Agent FOB THB Mercantile Finance Co., XHKISTCnURCH, Who are prepared to ad vanoa Money opon BILLS OF SALF, \u0084; MORTGAGE OF STOCK, CROP LIENS, or other Secnrllrj D. THOMASo Agricultural Implements. > WE ARE APPOINTED SOLS AGENTS IN ASHBURTON FOR Messes BOOTH, MoDONALD & GO'S Carlyle Implement Work*, Chrlstchn-oh. SAWPLB iMPLrMBSTS ON HAND, Inspection Invited. H. MATSON & CO. Ashburton. GABDEN & FIELD TOOLS We are appointed SOLE AGENTS m Ashburton for the PLANET JUPR. HORSS HOB AND CULTIVATOR, COMBINED, GARDEN PLOUGH AND DRILL COMBINED. H. MATSON & CO. AehburtOn. WE HAVE FOR SALE BINDING WIRE ANCHOR AS© WBITECROSS. Binding TwiDe, llules' best Manil!a Binding Twine, Hales' Double ply Hemp. Quality Fibbt class. Pbiobs Low. EL Matson & Co., ishbut(on<



.A. Harrison. > • \UCT r ONB^K, ri COOK: AND '^STATi; AGSNT .v2f:.» VALUATOR. ATUHDAV S.MjE at 12 o'clock sharj •— rioreen, Oattic,.Piga, Prodaoe £nd MorchandißO. FOR SAL HJ— Farming Imploraents, and Vehicle* of »ll kinds constantly m Yarde on view for Pa'e. Clearing Sales held m Town ot J Country an required, and most j liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Kents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on eaßy terms, Aj\ ances made instantly en Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. pwrt for the Norwich Uofon Fire In» jursnoe Qtfmp'aty. . Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O AUSTRALASIA T. Bollock. I^,o LET — At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff store. T BU»XO0K. HOUSES FOR SALE VERY CHEAP FOR REMOVAL. T AM prepared to receive offers for the -\u25a0- puichaso of 3 Houses with verandahs for removal, being part of Block of Buildings known as Coutt's, near the Engine Shed. T. BU LOOK fjnO LET, about 5£ Acres Land, nicely p situated on Graham's Road, together with a woll -built 2 roomed House with Verandah, the property of Mr P. .fiYiiASD, about 4 miles from Tinwald. A low rental will be accepted from a good *en;int Apply to \u25a0* T. BULLOCK. |T-OR SA- E. — An improved Farm oi r 245 Aoree, being R.S. 27237, situated about 5 mi'es from Chertaey. Low prioc and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOCK. OX (T —Lot 28, Trevorton, uear thp. ***t*J%J» Presbyterian Mansp, oontain< Ing about £-acre, with 3-roomed Feet/ 1 thereon, for sale at the a v ;Ove prloe*. Terms if required. — Apply to T. BULLOOK, JT\O LET at a low rental.— 4-w>©aied j Coctageat Hampßtead. T. BULLOOK. J.'OR SALB at a low price and en " liberal terms, 15 acres of land wi'h 2-roomed Cottage thereon, fronting the Fa'rfield Boad, not far from the County Baleyaids. Apply to T. BULLOOK, TINWALD. ?| O LBT— A Four-rocmed House with JL Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine'a pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A e<r rental will be acoepted. T. BULLOOK. John Orr and Co. HAEYEST, 1888. TI7E DESIRE TO DRaW SPECIAL ATTENTION TO OUR Immensfi Stock of all Requisites SUITABLE FOR THI3 fr EPSON'S WOEK IN THE HARVEST FIELP # Having IMPORTED LARGELY we were never m a BWETKR POtITION TO SUPPLY TEIE WANTS of tfalo | important diatrtot than at present. The following ara some of the leading lines we hsvo landing and In stock, and for which we solicit the favor of your esteemed orders :— 25 Tons BINDING WIRE, White Croas atid Anchor 10 Tons Pure Manilla BINIDNG TWINE extra length and q-ialtty 100 Drums Golden Machinery OIL 100 Drums Olive a-ad Colssi OIL 60 Oases Castor OIL 3 Oases Hay FORKS ond RAKES 1000 Feet MACHINE CHAIN AND LINKS 10 Doz. REAPER KNIVES 288 Dck. Reaper KNIFE Sections McOormick MACHINE FITTINGS RIVETS, BOLTS, and WASHERS PERFORATED ZINC for Threshing MACHINES BABBET METAL OIL, PAINTS, and VARNISHES of all kinds PAPERHANGINGS— A clce Assortment ENGINE PACKING, all klndo LEATHER BELTING. Uln to d!n (l»fc PRIZE DUJSDEE.) JOHN OER & CO.



PuWic Notices. FO \u25a0 SALBL ON Accoynt of rhfc Trustees of tbe late Walter Haktnbll, — ' . R,S 1549 *», South Raka'a, er>mpr?p{n < 400 acres, Including ihs growing crop of Wheat. Further particulars may be obtained from OHAS. W. TURNER, Land and Estate &gent, 12 28 South Rak&ia. .. HI. . F.H. Yon SCHOENEBERG, FRENCH POLISHER, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTEREB, AND UNDERTAKER, HAS opened m Premises (next W. Patching) Eaßt street, and hopes to reoeive a fair sbaro of pubiio support, being prepared to MAKE FOBNiTURtt any design to order at OHRISTOHQKOH RATES. Pianos and Fatnltufe re. polished at very low rates, WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND COs., Licensed Pawnbrokers, Ea*t Ftroet, 4 FIRST-OLASS Watd.mik r and .*\ Jeweller is employed on the Premises, Watches cleaned and repaired, and every description of Jewellery made and repaired at LOWEST CHRISTOHURCH PRICES. S WATCHES CLEANED OS GLASSES, 6d ; HANDS, 9d. WATERBURX'S repaired from 2s Bd. N.B, — Watorbury's reduced from 13s 6d to 12s. II 126 MANILLA BINDER TWINE THAVE secured a quantity of the same make of Twine as gave co much satisfaction last Season, and as quality ib iho true Economy m thp ' arvt st Field, farmers will congull; their >po interests by securing a sufficient apply early, as it is likely to bo scaroo nis Season. KOBERT ALGOKN, Importer and General Merchant. Proctor & Co., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OAbH GROCERS, &o , BE9 to announce to the inhabitants of Ahhburton and Surrounding Dis- tricts, that we have just Innded our Christmas Qoodf, und as wo buy largely for C\SH, wo are m a position to SfcLL Cheaper than any of the other Houses m Town. We have also a large and varied Btock ot CROCKERY and IRONMON- GERY, which we are disposing of PRICLB that will defy competition. N.B.— See windows for Presents to be given away at XMAS. Please not© tl:e Address, — • BULLOCK'S ARCADE, Burnett Street. TO FARMERS ASD OTHERS The CMstchurcli Finance CO (LIMITED.) CAPITAL £50,000 REGISTERED OFFICE— B Cathedra Fquare, CHRISTCHURCH. millS COMPANY is making CASH JL ADVANC S on GROWING CROPH, WOOL, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, FARM PRODUCE] of every description, and any other Class of Security if or particulars apply to THOMAS BULLOCK, 12 86 Auctioneer, Ashburton. i GREAT SALE or Bankrupt Stock OF Drapery, Clothing, ASD BOOTS. ANDREW ORR having lecured the Stock of A. O. PRICHARD at a great reduction from Invoice Coßt, will offer \u25a0 ii to the Pubiio on WEDNESDAY, DEO ; 28th, At Unheard of Pricofc t®-. lemember TUESDAY, the 27th DEO. -A* ASDBJJIW ORB.



Public Notices £20 REWARD. • JN consequence of the amount of Poachine: going on m the Creeks on the Logmhor Estate, the above reward i will be pai<l to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this date ISO ONE will be per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate. 11*58 DONALD MoLEAN. PAPEBHANGINGS. A NICE! assortment of the above now m Stock and to arrive ; also PAINTS, OIL 1 ?, COLOBB, AND VARNIBHES v 11*45 JOHN ORR & Co. Coal. Coal. GoaL TO THRESHING ""MACHINE PRO- PRIETORS, FARMERS &OTHEKB. HAVING made our arrangements for this Weapon's COAL hUPPLY on exceptionally favorable terms, we are m a position to mo t the demands of o»r Cus omers most liberally, both as to QUALITY and PRICE. ORDERS NOW BEING BOOKED. McCALLUM & CO., IJ7O Coal and Timber Merchants. 1 THE ABHBURTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPY (Limited.) deposits RECEIVED m large or small sums at the following Rates of Interest :— Six per cent if fixed for 6 months. Seven per cent if fixed for 12 months H, SEMPLE, 9*sfl Secretary. THE ASHBUETON WOOLLEN MANUFACTUKING COMPY IS PREPARED TO PURCHASE FOR CASH ALL KINDS Or WOOL In Labge or Small Quantities. H. SEMPLE, *56 j Seoretary. W. H. Faget. BLACKSMITH, HORSK-SHOER, WHHIELWBIGHT, AND GENERAL SMITH, Bubnbtt Stkbrt, next " Mall " Officer BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Coach Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Draya, or Carts made ard re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and care. snu VT. H. PAGET. " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio m the Colonies. Pronounced at the Indian and Ooloniftl Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition. ! For substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDI&S" and jou will novor use any other Brand. Our Patented "PABAGON BOOT" and » INDEBTKUOTIBLE TOEB." For Boys and Girls ar« Splendid Linos for Hard Wear. Nona are GenuiA« unices branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutoly Warranted to give Good Wear. SoM by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throughout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAHD, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. BAKER AND CO., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBUttTON. DESIUE to announce to tho inhabitants of Ashbnrton and surrounding dis- tricts, that they have opened a TIMBER and COAL Y.vBD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West Street, and am prepared to supply all classes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m largo or email quantities, to suit purchasers. | BED, WHITE, aniTBLAOK PINE, and TOTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IBON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, "ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTIN.GS. POSTT3 an,d RAILiTsTAKES, and nil Fencing Material. COAL: Weatport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Boraera Coal. Firewood m long or short lengths. AgenU m Aehburton for Wilson's Port- land Cement and Hydraulic Lime, Note address,-^- BAKER AND CO., Opposite MR G. JAMESON, Grain Etore, , Weifcßtreot, lUS



Public Notices NOTICB OF REMOVAL. \M R CUTH HERTSON, Solicitor, has i\ J[ removed to offices above Mr Jonea' new shop m iujsfc Street, next to tho Somerset Hotel. I*lll MONEY TO JbEND. I HAVE several sums of Trust Money for investment on Freehold Security, il»o Money to Lend, m sums of £25 and upwards, on good Freehold or other >Stcurity« Apply • B. M. CUTHBERTSON, I°ll2 ** Solicitor, East Street. MBS B, MORRI3 DESIRES to return thanks for the liberal support accorded her for the (vat four yearß, and begs to intimate that she has ie coramencod Business m her old bl.od, TRIANGLE BAKERY, where their future iavours are respectfully solicited. 1 16 coTdstream road district. N OTIC alB hereby given that on the 6th February, 1888. it is the intention of the Coldetream Road Bot»rd to make a rate of $<i ii the £on all rateable property m ihe district for the year ending March 31sr, 1888, payable m o ie sum on the Ist March, 1888, and that the Matft Book is now open for inspection during office hoars at tho County Council Chamber, Achburton. EDWARD G. WRIGBT, Chairman Co'd^tream Road Board. I*l2B lASHBUitTON PiSBMANbNT BC'ILD- [ ING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. rTIHE above Society pays interest at the JL rate of 4 per cent, per annum fer eposits at call, 4 £ per cent per annum for 6 months, and b$ per cent per annum if fix.d for 12 months or over. J WARD, Manager* Office : — Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. SPECIAL ENTRY. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY'3kd. 1888- AT EAST STREET HOBSE BAZAAR, At 12 o'clock. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Mr L. Mabkey to Let by Pubiio Auo> tion, — A portion of NETHERBY FA.KW, for 2 Crops, consisting of 3 Paddocks, containing 123 acres. This Property is situated at the North Town Boundary and near to the Aah> burton Saleytrds, It U well watered, frith good fences all round. Fuller particulars m future issue. FRIEDLANDER BBOS. PETER WILLIAMS, ltlo7 Auctioneer. ASHBORTON JUGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1891. Teaching Staff, Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, lat B A,, University College, London. Girls' School —Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bnry College, Obilatohurch ; Miss Gihbb, Trinity Ojllege, Dublin. AT thfa iaatltation pupils of both ecx.s havo the opportunity of a r quiring the eVmenta of a liberal edu- option. The subj ca of Study are those usually taught »t Secondary Schools ; but the ordinary oourse may be modified to meet special cases, If m the Interest of the Pupila euch a plan is judged advls* able. At the Girls School provision, has been made by tho Te.iohing StofFto give lesions m Music and Painting to Young Ladles not attending the other Classes m the School, who may desire instruction m thesft subjects. Thi Physioil Tralolog of the Pupila Is not overlooked. Calisthenics for the Girle, and Military Drill for the Boys, are parts of the Sohool oourse. The year is divided into three terms. All fees are payable m advance. For Pupils under 12 years of age, £2 2a per term ; over 12 years of age, £2 16s per term ; Music £1 Is per term extra ; fee for attending music (only), £2 2s ; Draw- lnpr and Painting (only), £1 Is per term, For further details apply to Mr Buohanan. 1*97 HARVEST, 1888. VALVOLINE, SPERM, AND CASTOR OILS. AGaTE ENAMELLED WARE. MILTON POTTERY, FLOUR, 601 b Bags, 4s 8d €AN£«L¥S, per box, 4£d WHITE SUGAR, 2£dperlb DRESDEN CHINA, 7s 6d per dozen A T CARSON'S EAST STEEET. HAVES AND GO. HAVE jiißt received a few SPECIAL LINES, bought ut a heavy discount for CASH, and will be cold at ridiculous prioea, with the whole of their BUMMER STOC X, bo that tho cry will bo, " Good gracioua, where do they got their Goods from to Sell at those PUJOIfiS ":— 1 Cubo Ladies' Kid Gloves, from la 1 \u0084 \u0084 Ties, startling value , 1 \u0084 Good Prints (talk about value) IJd 1 Onse Good Prints, splendid pat- terns, 4£d 1, Case Brown Hollands, from 4£d 1 \u0084 Umbrellas, really good, "from Is 3d 1 Case Colored Silk Velvets, only 2s lid 1 Case American Long Cloths, just see them 1 Case Gents' Colored Ties, startling, ' from6d X Case Gentß' Begatta Shirts, from 2a $d A Loi of Ladies Ctraw Hats at 3d, a*d Boots at PRICES to suit all. P.S. — Oblige by n call to get Grand Value at HAVES AND CO., ARCADE,



Don't physio, for it weakens and destroys, but use Hop Bitters that builds up 1 (Take none but American Oo.'b). Bead. Tgndera. TENDERS. H LENDERS aro Invited for Stooklng and I. Forking G6O ncron (mor6 or less) 0/ Wheat nnd Oats n* Willowby. Tenders olooe on FKIDAY, 27 h January, GEO. GRIOIC. 1t129 Willowby. WANTED Tenderß for Threnhin? 450 Acres of OVTS at Kyi-, and 1400 Aorea nf OATS and WBEA.T m the Mtibven District, T'adcra will close on BATURDAY, thp 28'h ln«t MAX KRIRDLANDFR Ashburton, 20ih January, 1888. 1*125 T. 3 HOIELKEEPEKS AND OTHERS. TENDERS for tho pur- VV cLuro of *;hat well-knoivn and most cenirallv located Property, THE RO\AL HOTEL, Bituatod m Moore street Aehburton, upon Town fiectione 86, 87, and part 88 whereon are aho erected a comfortable Cottiigo, Btablo und Outhouses, with Gnrden, &c , all tho property nf tho lute Thomas Toppin, who carried on the butineßP co BUccc-B^fully for the last 12 years, It is one. of tho best paying hottls m Ashburton, and baa every convenience. SKPABATE r i ENDERS are also called for T;8. 85 and 78, adjoining tbo above property, and for PART of T.B. 88 on which Htnndß a most comtnodioas Iroo Building, 40ft x 25ft. FORTH KR TENOERS are invitod for that magnificent FAUM, only 5 miles from Ashburtou, being R.S. 26707 and 22902, containing 211 Acres, situated m the Wakunui district, Tond^re muat be recolvod by TOES- DAY, January 31st, at Noon, addressed to J. Scaly The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. For further par- ticulars and ppociOcations, apply to MARGARET. TOPPIN, 1 1^102 Rayal Hotel, AtUbartojj,



"Rovoh ON Catabkh" correots offensive odors at once. Complete oure of worst chronic eases ; aleo unequaled as gargle for diphtheria, lore roat, foul breath 4 There are more cures made with American 1 Co.'c Hop bitters thgn all other zaedioineß. gee flsge and »11,



"Boooh oh Pnaa,"— -Why iaffer piles ioßsaediate teKeif and oomplete core guartnUed.' "Aslf for "Roagh on Files." Bart cure tor itching, pcQtmdiog, bleedipg, or p; form ot>ili». 4