THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

(Per Press Association.) London, May 9 Mr M. Davitt Is arranging for a col lection of Irish wool goods to be for- \ warded to the Melbourne Exhibition. : Melbourne, May 10. It is estimated that the sum of will have been expended on the Melbourne Exhibition before the | day of opening.

RATEPAYERS MEETING.

MOUNT SOMERS.

The Annual meeting of ratepayers m the Mount Somem road distriot, was held m the Board's office on Wednesday, M*y 2bd. About six ratepayers were present. Mr Walker, the Chairman of the Board, presided,. The Ob airman stated that owing to changes m the department, the Biard't accounts had not yet been audited, but the Board fully believed them to be correot. The statement of rec9ipts and expendi ture for the year ending 31st March, 1883, was then read. T On the motion of Mr Hood, seconded by Mr Morgan, the balance-sheet was adopted. A vote of thanks to the Chairman and member's of the Board terminated the meeting.

THE ASHBURTON HO UNDS,

Here's to the horse and his rider too, of course ; And here's to the rally o' the hunt, boys ; And here's to the friend who can struggle to the end ; And here's to the tally-ho m front, boys. Tuesday, 7th May, was a day to be remembered m the annals of hunting m the Aahbnrton district. The meet took plaoa at Mesßra Allngton and Bowyer's, Groxby, Oairnbrae. Punctually to he minute Warner, tho huntsman, trottod out his little pack, followed by aome thirty of our keenest sportsman, into one of our boats' paddocks, whero pnss wae quickly found, and went away m right Kpod earnest. After a Bmart burat of fifteen minutes a kill took place m the open. The company then adjourned to the homestead, partaking of an excellent lunch, which, after justice had been done and the proverbial pipe smoked, another start was made. " Drawing " a paddock next to the homestead, the hounds " found," after a few minutes, end rattled after the quarry for about a mile and a half m the direction of the Rakaia, the hare then tacking the file ran through Me- era Boag and Jamiesoo's properties Grossing the road we found puss hud made a big circle towards Methven and was heading back to the hemestead. Cfbs&lng the road again m ! o Mr Jameson's ' stubble and on into the turnips, and after ft rattling 45 minutes the pack killed again m the open. Another good 34 minutes run was atao (secured and, undoubtedly, the hounds would have killed their third hare, had not darkness Bet m, which necessitated their being whipped off. The little pack has been showing excellent sport for so early m the season and we hope to see many of pur neighboring sportsmen m the field with our pack before long, " Encore."

VITAL STATISTICS.

(P3R PBESS ASSOCIAIION.) Wellington, May 10 The following are the vital statistics for the coloDy for the month of March, 1888 ;

The deaths of persons not residents of boroughs occurring at hospitals have been excluded ia all cases. The total birthß In the above boroughs amounted to 449, against 543 m February, being a decrease of 12. The deaths m March were 145, a decrease of 59 on the number for February. Of the total deaths males contributed 80, and females 65. Seventy-four of the deaths were of children under five years of age, being 51 03 per cent of the whole number. Fifty-eight|of these were under one year of age.

THE MARKETS

(PEE PBEBB ASSOCIATION.) London, May 9. Consols are 101 f; New Zealand Fours, 98£ ; silver, fts 6£d. Leather has fallen and is now quoted at from lOd to 10^d. The market rate of discount is now equal to the Bank rate -—2 per cent. The Antwerp Wool auctions opened yesterday with great animation. The prices Bhow an advance of five centimes on the closing sales m January. Of the 18,4000 bales available 350 are from Australia. Sydney, May 10. Wheat is a little firmer ; milling sorts arc quoted at from 3s 4d to 3s 6d ; fowl wheat, 2s lOd ; oats, best feed, 2s Id to 2s 3d : seed oats, 2s 3d ; maize is firm at 2s 6d ; pollard, lOd ; bran, lOd ; potatoes — New Zealand, 55s ; Circulars, 60b ; Warrnambool, 45s ; onions are ecasce at 90s ; butter — local, Is Gd ; imported, lOd to Is Id; cheese— medium, 3d ; best, Gd ; large loaf, 6£d ; farm seeds of all kinds are unobtainable. Melbouknr. May 10. Wheat, 3s 4d ; flour, £7 5 b for stone made. 'Oats — Calcutta, 2s 6d ; Tar tarian, 2s 7d ; Danish, 2s 9d ; stout, 2b lOd. Barley, mediftm, 5s l^d ; maize, 3s 3d ; bran, lid. Adelaide, May 10 Wheat, 3s 3d to 3s 3£d for shipping lots ; farmers' lots at port, 2s lid to 3s Id ; flour, roller-made, £8 10s ; stone-made, £7 10s ; bran, lid ; pol lard, lid ; oats, 2s 8d and 2s lOd ; malting barley, 5s to 5s 6d. At auction Mauritius sugar realised to £22 5s for medium whites ; fine whites realised £22 12s 6d ; finest whites, £23 7s sd. Advices have been received from Mauritius to the effect that the sugar crop is one of the best for many years past. Holders have reduced their prices by a few cents on last month's quotations.

CORN EXCHANGE.

The following is the Corn Exchange •report for tho week ending Friday, May 11th, 1888 :— Deliveries have "shown a slight falling off, storeß being nearly full. The exports hava bsen limited, owing chit fly to the scarcity of tonnage. Sacks have been very difficult fo obt m, up to 7b Gd por dozen being freely pad In Lyttelton foe tho large sizes. Wheat.— Rather more business h».s been dove m Tuscan and Poarl at 2s 7f I to 2a S^d, the former being t-ken for Homo shipment, and Pearl being wanted IcoaUy for millers. Hanterß is very dull, and hard to quit at 2b 6d to 2j 7d. Wholo ••h'okffhoat has been fairly well cleared at 2i 3d, and broken at la lOd to 2j Id. Oats. ~A strong demand still exists, especially for prim* milling, which haa been placed at la 10£ lto la lid. Short feed are worth Is 9d to la 10d, and are m good demand, Tae long descriptions are not bo firm at 1b 8i to 1b 8H Barley. — More samples have been offering, but they are generally of an inferior clasa, and are not commanding the top rates. Sales have been made at 3i Sd for medium, and 43 to 43 Id for fairly cood Bamplea, Feed lines are dull and difficult to quit. Beans and P-jaa at last weok : R prices. Ryeorass. — No busineßa la paesing, and prices Remain nominally at hat week's rates. Potatoes, —The market ia completely glutted, acd it ia with difficulty that 20 1 ia obtaineri nt country atations. Dairy Produce. — Tho butter market haa been active, and 6J has beon freely paid for good Hues, with an upward ten dency.- Ohaeae ie now saleable at. 31 for good lines, and r.p to 3£.i for p.-ime. The above prices are paid to farmers, and delivered f/Sb. Lyttelton, sacka extra,

CHINESE INFLUX

*, [PER PBES3 ASSOCIATION J London, May 9. Sir F. D. Bell is communicating with i Lord Kuutsford relative to the anti- Chinese agitation m the colonies. Lord Knutsford has informally assurred Sir Graham Berry, the Agent-Genoral for Victoria, that the anxiety of the colonies as to the influx of Chinese is justified, but be desires to satisfy himself that the requests of the Colonial Governments are within the obligations of the existing treaty between England and China. JBeisbanb, May 10. On the strength of the legal opinion obtained by the Chinese they will not leave Croydon goldfields, The miners threaten to eject them if they return to the field, Special constables have been sworn m to preserve order. Six hundred of the Chinese on the Croydon goldfields have armed them selves m order to resist ejectment. Sydney, May 10. Several of the Chinese passongers by the Afghan have been allowed to land, their naturalisation papers being m proper order. | Adelaide. May 10 In reply to their circular, the Go vernment have received' generally favorable replies as to the proposed Conference to consider the Chinese question. The New South Wales Go vernment, while favoring tho proposal, mentioned that they will be unable to be represented unless the Conference is held m Sydney. The Tasmanian Gov eminent reply that they are unable to be represented. The Government do not intend to stop the manufacture of opium m the Northern Territory, as it would only be a means of increasing the profits of the Chinese merchants. The Government has suggested that an intercolonial con ference be held to discuss the Chinese question. (Received May 11, 12.25 p.m.) Sydney, May 11. The Chinese passengers by the Afghan and Tsinan, are taking legal proceedings to test the legality of the action of Government m detaining them aboard the steamer at Newcastle. Washington, May 10 Senate has ratified the American Chinese treaty, excluding Chinese laborers from thg United States for a period of 20 years. Wellington, May 10, The proclamation re infected ports is republißhod for general information, and it is notified that Btrict quarantine will be enforced m reference to all veaeels arriving at any port or place m New Zealand from or having touched at China, Hong Eong, Sumatra, Java, and the Island i of the Eastern Archipelago, or having received any per6on or thing whatsoever from or out of any veEßel coining from or having touched at any of such places.

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..

Thursday, May 10. 1 he Houbo met a 5.5 p,m, GOVEBNOtt's SPEECH. A message waa received from tbe Legis lative Council, requiring the attendance of members to hear the Governor's Speech read. NOTICES On the House resuming notice was given s of the introduction of several Bills. Mr Reeves (-St. Albanß) gave notice to ask what stops Government intended taking to prevent Chinese now m New Zealand waters from landing m the colony. Mr Pyke gave notice that he would next day move the Address in-Heply to the Governor's speech. Mr Reeves (St. Albans) gave notice to move for a return of Government officers dismissed, or under notice of dismissal since November Ist, showing lhe Baying expected to 1 c effected by the alterations. Sir H. Atkinson gave notico of the in troduction or a Bill to Amend the Chinese Immigration Act, also that he would on Friday week propose cartain amendments m the Standing Orders. Mr Hislop gave notice of the introduo tion of the Electoral Bill . EASTERN MAORI ELKOTOBATE, The Speaker read letters from the Chief Justice and Mr Justice Gillies referring to the election petition of Mr Wi Pero against Mr James Carol), and stating that having heard the petition they found that no corrupt practice was proved against Mr Carroll, who was therefore duly elected for the Eastern Maori district- Sir H. Atkinson moved — "That the letter be entered on the records of tho liouße." RIVER BOARDS. Sir H. Atkinson moved for leave to ia troduce the River Bo;nds Act Amendment Bill. Agreed to. The House rose at 2,50 p.m. till to morrow.

I MELBOURNE TOWN TALK.

♦- : [BY ODB OWN OOBBESPONDENT.J I am informed by a prominent "Merobfcr of the Houao " that one of the first con siderations of Parliament when it raeetn will ba to consider moana for expediting the despatch of public bnaines. New Standing Orders will be tho rule, with the obj.c 1 ; of being able to put a htop to any ■ Buch aceuea as have lately disgraced thla j — but more Hew Sorith Wales — House I Anything that will do that the public will I hall with acclaim. < We are to hava noon, In Melbourne, the moat charming diva, tho mostfascinat iDg woman, the most courageons heroine, and tho clovereßt artist that over graced tho stage. And all thla excellency la rolled into one entity known as M^rio R/Z3, Of course, all the world have heard of her and her doings. She ia queen of tho opera and haa appeared before all the orowned heads and millions of uncrowned onus. After Patti perhaps, and maybe Albanl, ■\ ehe Is the reigning Bt;>r of Italian opera, and we In tbia olty may consider our selves fortunate to be having the chance of hearing her. B^aidea her powers of rocg too, she ia a true heroine and nobla hearted woman all ought to be proud to do honor to her. During the yellow fever panic m New Orleans (as one Instance) her heroism and self-saciiticin^ devotion made her absolutely worshipped, Great Scott ! when a-e the mineral discoveries going to oeaße ? Almost every day brings us fresh news of noma tin or silver find m some ont-of the-way hole. We all know by now about tho silver at Tuena, at Benarabra, at Drake, at'Fair field, at St Arnaud, and at a hundred and < ne different centres — and now we hear of it being fouud on the Uppor Murray. At this rata we sh»ll &\\ have " siller " and plenty of it, and all Australia will be one vast congeriea of mines. What a country we live m, bal J >aye ! ancl what timea we are having. 1 hope all my readers are making piles ; for while there fa bo muoh money going about — so much mineral Wealth being dlEO'osed, i vjry body should have a good chance. About the best thing m Mr Gillies' Budget speech — whioh. waa mighty dry— waa the information he gave of the receipts of tho Land Department during tha last three' months. Tho eolectore have being toeing the mark splendidly, for though at tho beginning of the year tl.e receipta from land fell oliort of tbe estimates by fifty odd thousand, there is now a surplus of over half a million Victorian farmers are to be congratulated on the way they have stamped up. It showa that the late harvest has been good all round, and that "health and plenty cheer the labouring swain," Long may it bo thus, say we all. The preßont writer Is a modest man, but he cauuot help wishing he was the Mer cantile Finance Guarantee and Agency Company — long as it came Is. He wishes he had the handling of ito funds — the making ou v - of ita balance-sheet — the pocketing of its proceeds. It must be a a tremendous concern — as tremendous as its name — for it ia going to increase its capital from one million to five, and that will be the biggest capital of any trading company this Bide tho line An operation that puts Morel Maokenzle m the Bhade waa performed hat week by Dr Fiz^erald, the fame of whioh has already spread almost to tho four enda of the oivilised world. A young fellow m the very heyday of manhood w&o atruok down some twelve months ago by a malignant disease that rendered him blind and doaf, and gave him unbearable agony and almost unheard of Bufferings. It was known to be a brain disease— tumour or I abscess, but the exact spot where the growth was could [not be decided upon. At last, certain ei^ns chowed it must be at tho base of the brain, and to operate on that part where the brain meets the spinal cord meant almost certain death — indeed, it may be said, certain death, for it hid always proved fatal when tritd At last, however, tha agony endured by the poor young fellow was so great that at all hsztrd it waa determined to operate, and Dr Fitzgerald was given the case. The operation took place last week, and bo far ha 3 been successful, the patient getting almost Instantaneous relief, and a great deal of the tumour matter coming away. It Is the first time euoh an operation at the basa.of the brain has been successful m the history of surgery m the world, and the wonderful news has been sent far and wide to every medical congress end centre 'm Europe and America. It ia a triumph indeed, that thoae who can esti mate its importance can alone appreciate. Moat cf us Australians love sport, and the P.R. haa ita adherents iv the colonies as much as anywhere else. Bat all this we hr»ve heard about, John Hell Sullivan at homo, and tho various pr'zj fights that have taken place lately, to wit, Bjland and Carroll, Blavln and Lams, .etc., haa had a bad eff ct In one way. It seoms to have incited tho emulation of the gentler sex, and lately Melbourne has been disgraced by the ahaaieful exhibition of Bundry street fights between womeni Thre j or four havo taken plnce m the last fortnight, and it is to be hoped the authorities will put the jjeveltlng practice down with a high— a very high hand. A whlsp&r is going round the high and mighty folks that make up the Govern ment Houße set, that Lady Looh Is think ing of distinguishing this present auspi cious year of our Lord, by giving a serieQ of Exhibition dances during the life of the ■ great ahow. They are to be Ia honor of our great Centennial domopalratlon, and of course would include all and uuudry connected with the Exhibition, Tho idea la creating some excitement among our fashionable paople, and the general opinion ia that, like aU that Lady Looh doss, the idea is graceful, notral, and accaptab'e, One would hardly think it possible, but it ia a faot that last weak two boys were charged at the Hawthorn court with robbery from tho person. The Rf;e of the two hardened prisonera wrs 9 and 13 respectively, whilst tha assaulted one rejoiced m tho hoary »nd venerable old a?e of 12. Fs\rcy I hi l - ! It was a re gular oaso of " sticking up," the two high waymen collaring thoir man and rifling hie pockets m "Claude Duval," "Jack Shepherd " stylo. Of course it waa the result of the reading the traEhly blood aud-thundor porlofihilß boya seem to delight m, but all the oamo tho cpiaode ia disgraceful enough. " Advance Aus tralia | " Indeed, Wo do advance without doubt, when ohi'dreu of 9 and 13 commit highway robbery. Thero is being exhibited m tho window of a well-known piano shop m Elizabeth street an automst o placo player, whioh m both a novelty and a dooided cariosity. It takes tho shape of an ornamental square-looking box, with a row of bent wooden prgs stloking cut eonvdlhing like fingers. The instrument la screwed on to tho piano, and a tune m tbe shape of a perforated cardboard disc, hitched on ' to a peg on U, Thero is a handle at one end, and by turning thia the cardboard diao revolves, and the wooden fingers strike the keys. Of cou^ae tho playing sounda rather meobanioal, bat for danoe music, if the handle is turned evenly, tbe time is perfect. It is not much good for town, but up-country, where players may j be eoaroa at times, thla authomatio piano player will be a groat boon Every shanty, oan now give ita danoea bo long aB they havo some kind of an instrument, one of these novelties, and a boy to turn the ! handle. All the popular airs and tunea of the diy can bo obtained m the disc shape described, and all that la to be done fa to unhitch one when fiuiehed and put on another. When we think of the awful piano banging therfl will be going on all round as a result of thla invention, wa are inclined to Bay with Pope. Oh, Grave ! where la thj< victory ? Oh, Death ! where is tby sting ?

I PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(From our own Correspondent. ) Wellington, May ll« Major Stewed will ask the Minister of Native Affilrs to day whether it is bis iutention to Introduce early J n the session a Bill t>> tnalfo provision for half oaates In the Middle Island, whose o'afens »o land have not t a yot been dealt with. Ho has a'ao given uotice of the following questions for Taeeday vex*. (I) Whether Govern ment will early m the session Bubonit any Legislative proposal to secure that Educational and other renervea fihft'l bo administered so as to affjrd facilities for settlement instead of proving a barrier thsreto. (2) When a return showing the situation and value of Educational Reserves ,of rural land m Canterbury and Otago, ordered on 9 h November Ibs^ will be laid before tnis House, (3) When a return relative to the pastoral lands m the South Island ordered on 16;h Decem ber bst will be laid before the House. It has been deoidod that Mr Carroll will second the Address-in Reply. He will arrive today. From the report of the Inspector of Prisons, presented yesterday, it appears that Bince October last 121 persons have been placed on probatioq, and it is culou lated that a saving of £3226 6a 9d will be made by the Aot m costs paid into Court, and the necessity of keeping prisoners m gaola being obviated. The result of the probationary system is very highly spoken of up to the present only one out of 121 offenders having succeeded m escaping. The result of the Issue of market tickets on the Hurunui- Bluff atclion during last year waa that while 7883 more persons travelled m consequence. There was a loss m revenue of £543. . Mr Hobba is stirring up ibe question of the) old soldiera 1 claims again, and has: given notlca to ask the Government if they intend to Introduce a Bill dealing with Buoh claitnß. Mr J. Q. Wtioonhas gUeanotlooto move on Thursday next, that m the opinion of the House thirds due to various special settlement should be paid over at once to them. In referenoa to tho proposal to abolish the Property Tax m favor of a Land Tax, which la said to be one of the lines of the Government policy, an estimate has been made by official experu which goes to show that n tax of at least 4:1 m the £ would be required to produce as much as the Property Tax of Id, as cVing to a variety of oaußea tho taxable value of land is not more than one (sic) what it was when the Land lax was formerly m operation. Mr O'Oillaghau is anxious to know whether the Government intend to bring In a Criminal Code Bill this aeßslon, and Is making enquiries of Ministers on the subject. Mr W. P. Reeves will to-day aßk the Premier what Btepe, If any; Government propose to take to prevent a large number of Chinese now m New Zealand waters landing m the colony. Me Taylor, member for Sydenham, Is interesting himself over the boxing mania lately bo prevalent m the colony, and intends to ask the Minister of Jaatlce whether he will take steps to prevent such demoralising exhibitions cm boxing, which seemß to be another name for men fighting, which are becoming bo prevalent throughout the oolony. The aame gentle* man is also moving for a comprehensive return as to the names of persona drawing pansions and the amounts, etc.

THE ASHBUBfOa fl-UAttPIAN, FBIDAY, MA£ ll, 1888



. Boroughs. Popu- Births. Deaths Deaths lation. per 1000. Auckland .. 83,161 76 33 — "Wellington 25,945 70 18 064 Ohriatchurob 15,265 26 17 1-05 Danedin .. 23,243 88 17 o'7o Thames ». 4,444 12 3 062 New Plymouth 3,093 8 2 071 Napier .. 7,680 46 9 107 Waoganni .. 4,001 8 3 069 Blenheim .. 3,094 14 6 1-06 Nelson .. 7,315 28 5 065 Sydenham . . 9,465 33 12 1-25 Lyttelton  3,996 16 5 119 Tixnara .. 3,754 "11 2 051 Oamarn .. 5,330 15 4 0-76 Greymouth 3,133 12 3 0-89 Hokitika .. 2,687 4 2 0-74 Gaversham . . 7 1 0 22 Inveroargill . 5,212 17 3 059 Total «. 441 145



| - . Public yotice.3. j ASB BURTON "GUARDIAN.i DUNEDIN AGENCY. iTf-R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedlo, has been appo'ntel r.ur Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertieers for contract adverfciae- mpn^s. F. H. von SCHOENEBERG, Cabinet makor, Upholsterer, Undertaker, and General House Furnisher, (Late of Cur stchurcli), East Street, next Wm. Patching. Furniture to any design or pattern at Chrißtchurch rates. The late3t patterns produced Pianos repolished at very low ratos. Repairs done on the premises to complete satisfaction of Customers. Funerals conducted with approved style and eoonomy. Charles Kay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, OEPAIRS Gnne, Sewing Machines iL\/ Lawn Mowers. Pumps, etc. .BICYCLES and TRICYOLE3 repaired and extras kept on hand. WfOYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. epposiTE CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5°27 JOHN VIOKEBY CASH BUYER OF PIGS AND A THOROUGHLY PRACTICAL BUTCHER AND BACON CURER BEGS (o announce to ths residents of Ashburtoa and District that he haa succeeded m procuring a soitablo cel'sr for tho BACON CURING BUSINESS And la now prepared to execute orders m that line, aud can guarantee satisfaction and despatch. Orders loft at the Pork Butchery, Eatfc Street will have prompt attention. johFyickery. i 157 THE ASHBURTOS DISPENSARY lb now open, with a Large Stock 07 PURE DRUGS AT3D CHEMICALS. DRGUGISTS SUNDRIES and FAMIL? Requisites of every description, Homoeopathio and Patent Medicineß. Physicians Prescriptions accuntely pre- pared. HORSE and CATTLE Medicines, Strychnine, Ars ;hic, Carbolic Acid, Blue- stone, Caustic Soda and Potasb, and other Agricultural Chemicals m bulk at lowest current rates. Orders per post promptly attended to. C. M. BROOKE, (Late of Kaiapoi), FAMILY and DISPENSING CHEMIST, Medical Galvanisf, Manufacturer of Wool Scouring Soap, Brooke's Perfect Sheep Dip, Foot Rot Cure, and prepprer ot Brooke's Poisoned Wheat, used ex- tensively by most of the Road Boards m Canterbury and North Otaffo. John Orrand Co. CLOTHING DEPAR PMENT. WE have engaged Mr Wm. Sparrow (lato New Zealand Clothing Fao- tory) to take charge of this Department, and we feol confident from his Icn? experience m tho Clothing and Outfitting Business, that under his management our reputatiou will be maintained as the BEST and CHEAPEST CLOTHING HOUSE IN ASEBTJRTON. Our Stock is replete with evory requipite suitable for tho Winter !-'oa3on, aud • at prices that will SUIT THESE HARD TIMES.- / Men's, Boys 1 and Youths' CLOTHING of every description, OVER CO/ TS AND WATERPROOFS. HOSIERY'] HATS, SHIRTS, SCARVES, TIES,g RUGS, PORTMANTEAUS, UMBRELLAS, etc." Boots HB.Qots Boots.. Wo hold a large and varied agsortmentfofr BOOTS aud SHOES o every de-;^ Bcription ; coma Lines at less than Wholesalo Prioos.gg JOHFOKE Ap CO,. ISast Street] 3§77 •



I - Pu^jic Notices. I ASHBURTON { Clothing Mart. I .HWS now opened In SAUxSDERS, BUUjOUSGS » NiOW STOCK of OOLOMAf, ULQIHISG and BOOTS an-i having made favorable artapgemoDtt' t.-r the' na>iiafHCture (t a \t.Tga lit of 'feu'a, Yon ha', nnd R ~ys' Afthburton Tweed SmIS, T c •> aell ohuapac than ever cfLred n New Z .<»iand. ; Aabburtca Tweed Pn"s mads to rneusare, Ashbarton Tweedy Blanket?, b\*.-u v, aad Shfrt'ngsgu rfmteed. Groceries, Ohlni-ij Gliiße, Earthenware, and Faooy Gooda. Robert Alcorn, AUNDER BUILDINGS. GREAT EXCITEMENT IN "WHERE? AT HAVES & COS BECAUSE they raost CLT3AR AT AN ENORMOUS SAORIFrOE £2000 Worth of Gooda m a JVIonUi, and to do this they must j»lva Gooda at Prioeß^nsyer heard &f In "■■'■ Athbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, oonßieting of — Dreßßeß, Yelveteena, Flannels, Blankets, Calico, Shlrtiußg. Corsets, Hata and JackdSe, Uißtors, Skirl.p, Clothing, Boots, &c, &o The whole to bo offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a Great Sale. F.S. — Yon are kindiy invited to Inspect the Goods and com para prloee. Hayes and Go,, P pcade and East Street, ASHBUETON. Style and Fashion. ANDRE W OHR la novr . opening hU Second Shfptnent OF New Drapery, Clothing AND BOOTS. . GRAND SHOW OF Ladies' Mantles, Ulaters, Jaokotß, Dolniane, &c. Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, and Dress Gooda (n endleea va'iety. Blankets, Flannels, Hoalory, and Gloveß Brussela Carpets, Klddor Carpets, &o Men's Clothikq Greatly Rkducsd. BOOTS. -~ BOOTS. GREAT BARGAINS IN BOOTS AND EHOES. 5 Trunks Ladies' Boota at 53 6d 2 Trunks Lsdfea' Evening Sbo3s. 3a 6d 4s 6d.. 5j 6-1 Gentß* Bootß, cloth top, best 9j-63, worth 15a Cd. Prices to Buit the times, DEESSMAKING. Tbla Department la giving nnlverfwl satisfaction. Perfect otyle and fit. Pi'.qj atrlotly mederate. ANDEEW OER. KEID and GHAT, CAMEEOJST STREET, ASHBUETON. p^me^' /mm Makers oTIMPR6vED b. FURROW PLOUGHS (Made of Boat Haminerod Fcrap.lron, and Winner of First -Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Oyor 80001 % AT /Over 8000 m nee. / Heduofjo Prices; \ m use. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Zig-Zag Harrows still maintain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sots made an- nually. Newly Improved Chaffouttora all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent oast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken ofE and replaced by an ordinary laborer m a few aeconda. Cuts three lengths of chaff. Portable Scrow-PreßS and Bagging ChalUcutter, cut?, riddles, elevateß, screens and presses into tho bas; at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simplo strong, and easily drawn, universally ÜBed throughou New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Diso Farrows, over 700 m iifle. No farm should bo without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 1 1 to 17 Coultera. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island, Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fonciog Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing Wire, Stool, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to till descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premioss. i Catalogues free on application at Dane- l[ m. or any of our Branches, 4°163



Publia STot?ce3. TjIVENING- CLASSE • a-e bMng held fij at nay Cffio< , Mm Build- Ings, Bnrnett Ssrcbt, oo MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS f.n.l FHIDAYB, from 7 to 9 p.m. Aichjtecur&l, Pictorial, Model, and oil branches of Freehand Drawing, etc., are bs'.ng taught B. M. BLAKE, 4 160 'Architect.- ' NOTICE OF APPI KKTION F JR AN AOOOMMODaTIXS LICENCE. I" JOHN MULLER, of Aehburton, J . botelkeepe r , do hereby give notice that I desire 10 obtain, and will, . at the next Licencing Meeting to be holdea .it the Oourtliouise, Aehbnrton, on the firgt day of Jane, 1888, apply for a Certifi- cate authorising the Issue of an Acoommo daiion Lldenae for premlaea Bituate at Waterton." Dated the- Bth d*y of May, 1888. 5 100 • JOHN MULLER. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I JOHN MULLER, of Aohburton, j hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at tbe next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Coarthooao, Ashbutton, on the Ist day of June, 1888, apply for a certificate authoring the Issue of a Publican's License for a house situate at Water ton, known as the Waterton Hotel, containing seventeen roonn, txplualva of thoae re- quired for the use of the family. Dated the Bth day of May, 1888. 5*99 JOHN HOLLER. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTORAL ROLLS. ' "TVTOTIOE Ib hereby given that a copy J3I of the fcleofcoral Rollb for 1888 of the various Ridings In thia County, together with Defaulters* List for the rospeotive Ridings are on view from the 27th instant to 15th May next at the following places, vz. :—• W&kanui Riding— Schoolhouße, Waka- nu!. . • Aahburton Riding — Upper Aahbnrton Road Board Offioo, Tin * aid. . South Rakaia Riding — Road Board Offioo, South Rakaia. Mount Hutt Riding— Road Board Office Methven. Pangltata Riding — Road Board Office, Liamore, Mount Somera Riding — Road Board Offioo, Moutit Somera. Upper ABhbur ton Riding— Miss Bishop's Store, Alford Forest Road. A copy of the above Electoral Roll* and Defaulters' Lists are aleo on view at the County Oodooll Offices, Ashburton, during the above stated period. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clark. Aahborton, April 23rd, 1888. 4+1 84 IS BANKRUPTCY. IN THE ESTATE OF ALEXANDER MAXWELL, OF TIMARU, SADDLIR. mBNDERS are Invited for the STOOK- 1. IN-TRADE In one or separate tenders. SADDLERY, koludlng IS lrufß, Spars, and Whips BLACK HARNESS STABLE FUBNITUBE BUCKLES LEATHERS PORTMANTEAUX & FITTINGS MEDICINES MISCELLANEOUS GOODS. Stook Lists and Conditions of Tender fl&n be seen at my Qffico, Tlmara, Official Assignees' Offioca 'Ohrlatchurch and Danedln, Deputy Aanlgueea' Offiies ABh- burton and Oamaru Tenders will oloae at my Office on MONDAY, the Fourteenth day of May, 1883, at 12 o'clock noon. The highest or any tender not neoes- sarily acoepted. W. 0. BESWIOK, Deputy ABBignee. Timarn, Ist May, 1888. 2*28 NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surround- ing District, for the liberal support they have given me, I beg to assure them that I am carrying on tho bueiuees of GENERAL STORFKEiiPiSR AND BUTCHER exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEKSOiS, or m any way as an AGENT for others. Soliciting a continunnco o£ your favors, which Bhall have prompt attention, whether left at tlio Store or forwarded by my cart, now running tho Town every morning. Motto : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAIVRS GUDSF.LL, Trees. Trees. Trees. NOTICE TO PLANTERS. fpHE Undesigned boga to thimk his _L numerous Friends and Customers for their pnst favors, and calls their special attention to hiaextonaive atoclr of FK.UIT AND FORE JT TREES of every descrip- tion; N.B. —Planting done by contract, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kjpb In order byjjthe week or by tho year. All kinds of Oibbage and Strawberry Pianta on Bale, All orders by post, or left with Mr H. G. Flower, Confectioner, Enat Street, shall receive iry prompt attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 192 AUenion, Ashburton. T. Bullock nnO LET— G roomed house, centrally X situated, In Tanored street. A poly to T BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND on first- class Security m sums to suit borrowers. At ply to -;T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. (\ DISC HAREOWS MoSHEBRY DRILL T. BULLOOK. SHEEP COUNTRY. rf O LET about 2000 Acres Sheep 3. Oonntry for gr«zlng, A very low rental will be accepted. Apply io T. BULLOCK. . mO LET at a low rontal .— 4-roomod X Cottage at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. f? -0 LET— At a very low rental, a large .X building fronting East Street, salt- able for a gmtn and ohaff dtore. ■ T. BUI.LOIK. fT^OR SALE.— An improved Farm of ; 245 Acres, being R,S. 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chertsey. Low price and liberal terms apply to T. JBULLQQK,



8 ,__ Auctions ___ i : LAND FOk CROPPING. WE shall sell by Publio Auction at the Ohertsey Saleynrds, on MONDAY, I4th MAY, 1888, The Bignt to take one crop off 15 aoros of the Saleyards Paddock, all skim ploughed ready foroiop. H. MATSON AND 00, 6+106 Anhburton. - SATURDAY, MAY 19ih. 41 acres, 29 perohes, near Wheatatono. MR T. BULLOOK has received in- structions from the Proprietors, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date,— 41 aores, 29 perches, near Wheatston?, being' Lot 10 on deposited plan 335, part of Longbeaih Eft ate. at present m occupation of Mr P. Tully. As there are often enquiries for small holdings this offers <i favorable opportunity to persons desirous of j purchasing. Very suitable for a family man, as it is not far from a school. Very liberal terras of payment. Sale at 12,15. T. 13ULL0CK, s+llo Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 19th. 18 Acrea 31 Perches, In the estate of T. G. Marriott. MR T. BULLOCK haa received Instruo- tiooß from the Deputy Official Assignee, to cell by Public Auction at the Aroade on the above date, the Equity of Redemption of R,S. 27250, containing 18 acres 31 perches, situated at the baok of the racecourse, about one mile from the Oounty Saleyarda, having a long frontage no road leading to Mitcham or Sherwood. Very convenient paddock for persons living at a distance and sanding Btock for aale or buying. Bale at 12 15 o'olook. 5*94 T. BULLOOK, nctloneer. SATURDAY, MAY 19th. 245 Acres, about 5 miles from Chorfcsey, MR T. BULLOOK has received in- structions from it. M. Morton, Esq.. to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, — R,B. 27237, containing 245 Acres, situated about 5 miles from Chert- Bey, some time ago m the occupa- tion of oue Mr Happer. The P. o perfy will be sold on liberal terms, interest only 6£ per cent. - Sale at 12 15. 5*62 T. BULLOOK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 12th. Sections 166 and 157, MoMuido Street^ Tinwald. MR T. BULLOOK has received instruc- tions from Mii> Henry Lake, to sel by Publio Auotion at the Arcade on the above date,- — Town Sections 156 and 157, each con- taining £ acre, MoMurdo Street, Tinwald. The Offner has decided to dispose cf these Sections at a great eaorifice. Inspected Invited. Sale at 12.15 T. BULLOOK, 5 41 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 12th. Town Sections m Waterton Township. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Messbb BiniMAN and Stevens, Agont3 for the Freeholder to Pell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, 8 ALLOTMENTS m the Township of Waterton as follows, viz : — Lotß 47, 48, 49, 90 96, 97, 100, 101, eaoh containing about £ acre. Terms of payment exceptionally liberal Only 10 per cent deposit, balance of instalments extending over 2 years, inter- est 7 per cent. Sale at 12. 15. T. BOLLOCK, 5*39 Auctioneer. ABOUT FOUR JAORES, NEAR TIN- WALt», FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOOK has received inßtrnotionß from Mii W. H. Shillbtto, to sell by Publio Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, MAY 12th, Part of hla Freehold Block, fronting Maronan Road, containing about 4 aores, Persona desirous of purchasing a small block In thiß looallly are invited to inspect this and attend the Bale. Very (suitable paddock for persons living at a distance sending stock for sale to Tinwald market Sale at 12 15, ™. BULLOCK, 5J40 Auctioneer. SATUKDA.Y, MAY 19m I Improved Farm of .about 370 Acreß, near the County Paleyards, MR T. BULLOOK has received m Btructions from Mr Wm. Grant, to Sell by Publio Auction, at*the Arcade, on the above date, his improved Farm of about ; 370 a c c > b 370 situated about a mile from the County Sdoyards, boing part of the original Fairfield tf state. It is fenced and im- | proved ; there is a House and Stable erected on the Property ; it haa been down iin grasses for a number of years. Mr Grant has made up his mind to mako a ioas on this Proper: y. Terms of payment liberal. Sale at 12.15. 5*61 T. BULLOOK, Aaotlonoor. Land at Lismore, and 2 blocks near th Hinds Railway Station for sale, by order of the Mortgagees, MR T. BULLOOK has received In- Btruotlons to Sell by Publto Auc- tion, at the A roade, on SATURDAY, MAY 19th, On account and by order of the Mort- gagees,— 500 Acres, situated at Lismore, boing R.Ss. 27646, 27647, 27648, 27649 and 27795, with Buildings there- on, opposite the Lismore School. Tho land is all fenced and partly improved ; aUo R.Ss. 33344 and 33345, containing 174 acres 3 roodß (odd), and 92 acres, 2 roods, 18 perches re- spectively, a Bhort distance from . the Hinds Railway Station, and fronting the Maronau Road. These Sections are m their natural state, And can be sold separately if so desired, on terms that should suit anybody, viz., a nominal caßh deposit, balaroe by instal- ments bearing only 6 per cent interest. Full particulars can bo obtained of the Auctioneer. Sale at 12.15. T, BULLOOK, * 5°42; Auctioneer*



Public Notices IT'.OUND, a Back Hack Mare, with oadd'e* J; on, also a librae Covor, on the Vil- lage Settlement, Rakaia. No brand visible ; white rpnrk on Face, Owner can have same on paying expense* to WILLIAM PYOttOFT, sflU - Rakaia LINCOLN RAMS. WANTED to purohaae 10 or 12 Liooln Rams. Apply to GEORGE JAMESON, 114a. Aahburton. TENDERS _ r SLENDERS are invited for clenring I Two Miles (moro or loss) of drains on Crow's road. Specifications may bo soon at tho "Guardian Office," y^shburton, and Mr W. T. Norrish's, Hinds. E. H. DOBSON, OhairnO)Hsbr.)i!n. llxtl 15^ vrl. 5*92 ORANGE HALL, j MONDAY,~~MAY 14th. Subjeot : ; *M»n here and hereafter." TUESDAY, 15th— " Where aro tho Dead." WEDNESDAY, IGth— " God'a penalty for Bin la Eternal misery true 1" FRIDAY, 18m— "The Eternal Fire." jVSR GEORGE ALDRIDGE, of Auck- *-*■*- land, will leotare upon the above subjects at tho Orange Hall, at 7.30, each of the above evenings. Momentous questions Lecture a treat to listen to. All aro Jivlted. OollectiocD to defray expenses. - • 6J114 NOTICE. "TTTHEREAS certain Lands on the VV Sprlngbam Section of the .Upper Ashburton Branoh Railway have been taken, for pablio works, under "The Pabllo Worka Act, 1882," and its amend- merits, by proclamation published m the II New Z)aland Gdzatte," of the twelfth dr,y of April, 1888 Now, therefore, I, Fdwikt Mitohelson, tho Minister for Public Works, m pursnunce and oxorolae of ovory power and aothorlty enabling mo m that behalf, do hereby appoint tho Pablio Works Offioo tit Wellington to bo tho public office at whloh poreoua having any estate or interest m any landa taken as afore- said, or irjurtoußly effjotod by lha eald t'rco'am^tlon, or Buffering any damage m respect of such lands from the ezeroise of tho powers given under the said Acts shall serve their claims, pursuant to "Tho •Pablio Works Act, 1982," and its amend- ments, Ddtod at Wellington this fifth day of May, 1883. EDWIN MITOHELSON, 5 109 Minister for Public Works. Auctions. SATURDAY, MAY 19th. House and .Land for Sale, MR T, BULLOOK has received instruc- tions from Mn John Thompson, to Sell by Public Auction, at tho Aroade, on the above date.n— Lot 11, containing about \ acre, fronting Creek Roud, and known as part of Walsh's paddock, on which is erected a 4 -roomed Cottuge. The Land is of very good quality for garden purposes. This offers a favorable opportunity to a working man desirous of purchasing a freehold ac a low price. Torms of pay- ment liberal. Sale at 12.15, T. BULLOCK, 5t112 Auctioneer,



" Buchu-Paiba." — Quiok, complete'oure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and " urinary diseases. At ohemists and druggists Kemp* thorne, Prosser,jiand Co., Agents Christ, ohuroh. 1



The treaty between the United States and Chinese Governments, whioh Premier Gillies, of Victoria, is anxious to sea adopted by Great Britain, provides that any Chinaman who returns to China inuat, if desiring to visic the States, prova tha j he has a family m America, or that he owns property on that continent valued, at 1000 dollars.



; — . I The most agreeable of all companions is a , simple, frank man, without any high preten- tious to an oppressive greatness,