ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL

The ordinary mouihly meeting of the Aihbarton County Oour.cH «rss held this morning. Present : Meters E. G. Wright (chairman), H. Friedlander, J. Grlge, J. Jacksnn, Jas. Brown, 0. J. Harper, E, S. Coster.

chairman's statement.

The Chairman aaid : — Tbe Commissioner of Grown Lands, m reply to the Council's application, has written intimating that it ■hould bring before the Government Its claim under Section 23 of the " Lind Act Amendment Acr, 1887," for a share of the prroseds received from lands deal' with under the deferred payments end perpetutl lease system towards payment of water races through Crown lands, bb n Hal of such lands tre submitted to tbe Government next month. This matter has been referred to Mr Walker m Wellington, who states that It is reoelvlng his attention. A-letter has been received from the Mount Hutt Road Board stating that at ft meeting of ratepayera the reso lution of this Council respecting the division of the County and proposed abolition of the Road Boards has been approved of. Eton Road Board In this County his been furnished with a copy of the bye-lawt for regulating traction engine traffic on roads. The Commissioner of Crown lands states that he is preparing a list of the Plantation Reserves to be lent to Wellington for gazetting purposes and to be vested la this Oonnoll. Tbe ■mount of £3598 13s 7d baa been placed on tcoount of general rates', and £304 10a lOd for water charges. The Bank over draft has been reduced to £1675 19a sd. The fUmpstead Town Board have written to say that they hive failed to come to an arrangement with the Borough 'Counoil respecting the proposed wtter supply for their district, and request this Council to take the matter up. The ohairmen of the Wtkanol and Longbenoh Road Boards forward copies of resolutions passed at the ratepayer*' meetings and by their Boards respecting the proposed division of the County and the abolition of tho Road Boards. engineer's report. The Engineer reported as follows: — Plains Water Supply : The severe flood of last week has resulted m no injury to the head works further than causing a consider able accumulation of silt m Pudding Hill dam, and at intake of auxiliary ohannel, and conse quent temporary diversion of the water at these points. A clearance has baen so far effeoted as to allow of the supply being restored, though some further work is neces- Bary for the putting of the mains m order. The dam at Mount Harding, and Chapman's creek extension there got silted up consider ably. The cost of clearing the latter will probably be from £12 to £15.— The races taken as a whole are m very fair order m this difltriot now. Such occupiers as were behind with the work of clearing their races and who recently reoeived notices, have, for the most part, responded by doing the work required. —The Wakanui creek has also been shut off for a few days, but the supply of the races fed from source is likaly to be restored to morrow.

ABbburton Rangitata Water Supply : The floods have done no damage at the headworks m this district, and very little damage on the Rangitata Plain generally. Several occupiers have been at work recently improving their racefe, and the system generally is getting into fair order.

Floodwater Ohannel, Montalto. — This ohannel haß been damaged to some extent, but as the scour is not likely to extend as far as the road line it does not seem necessary to undertake any repairs at present.

Meant Somers Water Supply : Some minor repairs are being ezeouted m this district, necessitated by recent freshes, the aggregate coat of which will not exceed £5.

Plantations : The reserves recently ploughed near Chertßey, 130 aores, are now being diso harrowed and prepared for the sowing of the wattle seed which will be commenced on Monday .next. Tenders will be placed before you today for ploughing reserve 2673 Wester field, 126 acres. The filling up of reserve 1782, would take 2000 trees, and that near Mayfield 4000 trees. Irrigation Farm : About 42 aores have been ploughed here as arranged and the contractor has made a commencement with the drilling of barley. The gorse on road adjoining this reierve is being grubbed. . Window Waterton Drainage Scheme : As requested I attended at Flemington on 9th and 27th July to supply preliminary informa tion as to extent of proposed district, the nature of works, etc As a Committee was appointed to take the initial steps m this matter I presume they will make an early re port to the Council on this subjeot. Upper Rangitata Bridge : Tenders will be plaoed before you to-day for redeoking 800 lineal feet at the southern end of the bridge. Hinds River Improvement Boundary Road : Tenders will be placed before you to-day for this work m one contract, or alternatively m two oontracts. THE WAKANUI CREEK; Mr Weight who had been appointed to oonfer with representatives of the Borough Ooanoll and mill proprietor, reported that at the meeting it had been resolved to ask the Borough and mill proprietor to each contribute £10 towards the cleaning of the oreek, the County Council to contri bute the balance required over and above the contributions of the residents. The resolution referred to cleaning of oreek from north-west boundary of R.S. 18041, to south-east boundary of R.S. 16611, a dUtance of about three miles. It has been further resolved that the mill pro* prietor and Borough Engineer should be jointly requested to regulate the supply of water so that the quantity of water brought m at the intake should not exoaed the requirements of the mill turbines.

The report wa« adopted, and it was reiolved to ask the st tilers Interested to pay one-third of the coat of maintenances and the Council the other two-thirds, Inclusive of the contributions of the Borough and mill owner. BRIDOR MAINTENANCE, Mr Brown moved •• That the malnten ar.ee of all bridges exceeding 30ft apin that have been constructed by the Council or by any Road Board m the county be charged to the general aocount." The motion was not seconded and lapsed. A DANGEROUB FGHD. Mr Harper drew the attention of the Council to a dangerous ford m the Tinwald town district. He said that a culvert had been taken up m the last few days and a ford, which was like a great dltob, substi tuted. After tome discussion, the Engineer was instructed to inspect the place. STOBM WAlfeß. A disonssion arose m regard to storm water near Tinwald. Mr Bar per said that the natnral outlet was a cretk, which, however, was too email to carry off all the fijod water which found Its way into it. The Chairman indicated a notloe of mo tion he intended to gjve for next meeting, dealing with the subject of stojm water m this district. Mr Harper said that the present matter had nothing to do with the question referred to by Mr Wright, the water whioti found its way into. the oreek he had mentioned, being storm water off the roads m the vicinity;

The matter dropped, it being nnderetood thatfe motion would be brought up at next meeting.

PAYMIKIfI Accounts were passed for payment. OFFICE- HOURS.

Mr Frledlander suggested that the office hours should be extended on Satur day; 4 great many oountry paople were unable to transact their business on woount of the office being closed »t one o'olock on the only day they oould con veniently visit the town.

It was resolved that In future the office ■hould be open till three o'clock on Satur day afternoons, and be closed on Wednes day! from one o'clock

HAMPSTEAD AVAXEE SDrPLY.

A lengthy letter wai received from the Hampttecd Town Board, asking the Gondbtl to furnish * water' supply for \he town dtitiiot, the Board undertaking to peg* » proportion of the ooit,

Mr Brown said there was no doubt thr diatr'ot was mnoh m need of the wat r supply, The Engineer had reported on a scheme, which would only coat £30, t! c water to be taken, for a sm*ll portion cf the way only, through the borough He moved that the Englneet'd suggestion be adopted, and th? mnt'er left In the hands of the Chairman to arrange with the borough. The Chairman poin'ed oat that the Borough Works OoranJttde hid indicated certain difficulties which they said were m the way of providing a wator anpp'y for town district. He thought it would be better to refer the m\tter asjain to the Engineer, who c;uld consider "if thpae dlfihaltiea oou'd ba overootne. The Engineer's report would bo reidy for next tnefct:ng, and the loss of time would not be grea^. Tho Chairman's suggestion was agreed to, and the matter referred to the En gioeor to teport on the beat meanß of meeting the wishes of the inhabitants of the town district. FLOOD CHANNEL. Mr Wright gave notice to move at next meeting— "That the Council invite ten ders for the construction of the fbod ohannel from No. 2 creek to the Ashburton river, along the line of road known as the old Timaru track " BAKU A GORGE BRIDGE. , Mr W. 0. Walker wrote m regard to the special vote for Rikaia Gorge Bridge. The Minister would consent to the balanoe being divided and. placed to special ac count for each coucty. The Minister, however, will still retain the power to be consulted as to expenditure. THK BINKING ARRANGEMENT. Mr Grigg brought up the question of the banking arrangement. Some of the accounts were m oredit and some over drawn, but m charging interest on the overdrafts the bank made no allowance for the accouota which were m credit This, In considered, was not at all fair to the Council. Mr Friedlander endorsed Mr Grigg'e remarks, and, after some discussion, it was resolved that the matter be left m the hands of the Chairman and Air Grigg, with power to act. DEPUTATION. Mr Protheroe waited on the Oonnoll and asked that a drain near Waterton should be widened. It was now too small to carry iII storm water. During the last flood there was water on tho road for three days, doing great damage to property In the vicinity. It cat off all means of getting into his housa, and threatened to wabh the mill away. The cost of improv ing the drain would not bo more than about £14. In reply to the Chairman, Me Protheroe aald he would himself give £2 towards the work. He did not know if he coald c >lleo' half the amount. Mr Gtigg said the work referred to was very important, lie would bring the matter before the Longbeach Road Board and he had no doubt that between the Road Board and the persons interested half the cost would be subscribed. The matter was deferred to next meeting. BRIDGE. The Longbeach Road Board drew tbs Ooanoll's attention to tbe bad state of the decking on a bridge over the Wheatstone drain, at the junction of the Terrace Road with the Wheatetone Road. The Engineer roportod that the plank- Ing should be serviceable enough for some time ye^, and it was decided to forward a copy of his report to the Board. APPLICATION, The Tinwald Town Board asked the Council to veßt In tha Board the gravel reserve on Fraeer's road adjoining tbe Domain, so that if any nuioaoco arose from the manufaoiure on the reserve the Board would deal with^the matter. It wai decided to give the Board per mission to occupy the reserve. BACE ON WAKANCI FLAT, Mr Brown brought up the question of water race on the River road. Last May tbe Engineer reported that to p-event the race being blocked it would b& neceeaary to pnt m tutf walls, This report was not acted on, bb the matter web referred to the Road Board to arrange with Mr S Brown to take the raoe through his property. No amicable arrangement had been come to with Mr 8. Srown, and it was now for the Council to see if they could take the race through that gentle man's property. In any ceeo turf walls would have to be put m, and he would therefore move — " That the turf side walls to the water race on the river road, which were recommended by the Engin eer, m his report on May 4th, be erected, bo as to prevent their sides from con tinually slipping and stopping the water supply " The motion was seconded by Mr Coster land carried. NOTICES OF MOTION. The following notices of motion for ext meeting were given : — Mr Coster to move ; •' That a vote of the ratepayera be taken bb to the advla «blenesß of raising a loan for the purpose of sopplemvnting the water race system by taking a supply of water from the Rftkeh." Mr Brown to move : " That the Chair man nnder the advice of the Oonnolls's solicitor be authorised to have the River Road race continued through Mr S. Brown's property so as to connect the severance caused by flood." TENDERS. The tender of Barnes and Smith for decking portion of the Rangitata bridge, the material to be used to be heart of black birch was accepted. BTOBM WATER COMMITTEE It was resolved that a meeting of tbe Storm Water Committee should be hold at Methven as soon as practicable. SPECIAL MEETING. A. special order levyiog a rate m the Ashburton Forks river district, to pay the interest on the loan was adopted. The Council then adjourned.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

BY EL£OTHIO TELEGRAPH COPYRIGHT.) [PER PREBB ASSOCIATION. J (Reoelved August 3, 1.50 p.m.)

MARKETS.

London, August 2

Wheat has advanced sixpence. An Australian July shipment m iron bottom has been sold at 37 s.

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.

The Queen will visit Baden m the autumn for the purpose of availing her self of the mineral baths. Her Majesty has been suffering lately from an injury to the knee sustained some time ago.

PENSION.

The name of Miss C. F. Gordon Cumm'mg,the well known authoress, has been placed on the civil list to a pen sion of £50 per annum.

MORE JUBILEE GIFTS.

The British women have presented the Queen with a magnificent diamond necklace of elaborate design, m com meration of the Jubilee of Her Majesty's reign.

STORM IN ENGLAND.

A terriffic storm was experienced over the greater part of England during he last twenty-four hours. It was more severely felt m London and the Eastern countries. It is feared the crops will £|rter serious damage,

THE ZULU AFFAIR

(P3R PRESS ASSOCIATION.)- | DUBBAN, Au<Ust 1. Information has been received from Zululand that Sourdeli, one of Dini zulu's strongholds, has submited to General Smythe unconditionally, and will surrender to that officer.

The Zulus are engaged m looting and murdering on the British territory.

Major McKean's column is now marching on Cega, which i*. believed to be held by Dinizulu.

IRISH AFFAIRS

(per press association.)

London, August 1.

The National Liberal Federation League has decided to renew the anti coercion crusade, and will insist upon the release of Mr Dillon from prison;

At the inquest on the body of Dr Ridley, medical officer of Tullamore gaol, who shot himself shortly after Mr Mandeville's death, the evidence dis closed the fact that letters of a menacing character were being received by him. London, August 2 In the Housar of Commons Mr Goschen will move the remainder of ths amendments to the Commission Bill bs considered forthwith at the end of to-morrow's sitting.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(Pkr Press Association.)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT BILL.

London, August 1.

The Local Government Bill was read a second time m the House of Lords yesterday without division. The Eail of Carnarvon condemned the measure, which he thought was certain to create corruption.

MRS GORDON BAILLIE.

A writ of habeas corpus has been granted m the case of. Mrs Gordon Baillie to show cause why she should not be admitted to bail.

THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

Berlin, August 1.

The Emperor William hastened his departure from Copenhagen m conse quence of having met with a very cool reception from King Christian. He has now gone on a visit to Prince Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe. The Em peror will shortly visit the King of Italy, and later on will make a trip to England.

FRANCE AND ITALY.

Paris, August 1,

In the Chamber of Deputies the Premier denied the report that France had designs on Tripoli. He declared his belief that Italy was maturing plans to gain a footing m that country.

ITALY AND MASSOWAH.

Rome, August 1 . The Porte has acquiesced m the Italian annexation of Massowah.

The French Government are prepar ing a note to the Greal Powers on the subject.

FISHERIES BILL.

New York, August 1.

It is believed that Congress will reject the Canadian Fisheries Treaty Bill.

BISMARCK AND THE CZAR.

The " Nouvelle Revue " professes to publish Prince Bismark's secret report against the marriage of the Prince of Battenburg, m which he dwells strongly on the policy of not offending the Czar.

NEWS OF EMIN BEY.

Zanzibar, August 1.

Messengers arriving here state that the position of Emm Bey m April was very perilous owing to the advance of the Mahdi, and that he was escaping along tbe left bank of the Nile.

AUSTRALIAN.

(per press association.)

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, Augnat 2.

The brigantine Waitemata, which arrived yesterday from Kaipara, met with terrible weather on the passage, During the gale the vessel sprang a leak, and it was found necessary to jettison 50,000 ft of timber of the deck cargo m order to save the vessel from the fury of the sea.

At the Canterbury race meeting yesterday, Forbes, a jockey, was killed by his horse falling m the Hurdle Race.

The Chinaman Hing Loong, who murdered Mr Morris at Blacktown, has committed suicide.

The Secretary of the local branch of the Land League has received a letter from Mr J. G. Biggar, M.P. for Cavan W., announcing that probably two members of the Irish party would visit Australia m August next.

The crew of the R.M.S. Mariposa are engaged m discharging the vessel under police protection. As yet there has been no disturbance of any kind. It is understood that arrangements have also been made to coal the vessel. It is not known what action the Sea men's Union will take.

QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, August 2

An aboriginal named George has been sentenced to death for commit ting a criminal assault.

VICTORIA.

Melbourne, August 2.

Owing to a leakage of gas m the bedroom of a house at North Mel bourne, three young men, named James Stafford, William Moran, and William Gray, were found dead m bed.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Adelaide, August 2.

The Rev. Mr Donaldson, Anglican clergyman, has been adjudged guilty of bigamy by the Ecclesiastical Court. The case will come before the criminal side of the Supreme Court next ses sion,

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS V SOUTH OF " ENGLAND.

(Per Pbers Association.) [Reoeived August. 3, 1.50 p.m.] London, August 2. Tie cricket match Australians against an eleven of South of England has been abandoned,. and the Australians will play an English eleven at Hastings Instead. Owing to tan it was impossible to togin the game to-day.

UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD

The usual monthly meeting of tho above Board w*e held on Thursday, August 2nd, 1838. A'l the members were pretent; CORRESPONDENCE. Corresppndence was read from (1) Mr Joseph Canning asking to he relieved of water on Creek road — Resolved that a larger pipe be put m at a higher level. (2) Tho Property Tax Commissioner wrote a king that the usual facilities be afforded to persons who intend acting as assessors. (3) From the Controller and Auditor- General, enoloeing bulanoe sheet certified to. The report oE overseer was read and a statement showing the position of each ward as under, and the probable rate re ciuired: —

It was resolved that at the next meeting of the Board to strike a rate as above payable m one sum on September 11th, 1888, and that tho necessary notice be given. The overeeer reported that all the works had been attended to us ordered from last meeting, and that at the present time he was engaged m repairing damage done to fords, crossings and roads by flood.

It was resolved that the Counly Council bo asked to contribute half the cost of removing shingle from storm water drain on Maginess' corner as the drain ia now quite blocked .

The offioer was dlreoted to get pipes put In at Cannings and al.so to interview the owners of land lower down and get them to clean out their creeks. Tenders were ordered to be oiled for the work.

It was resolved that a crossing of gorse be pnt m on the north s'.de of the river at Raffles crossing.

The Clerk reported that the books, pro perty, els, of the Board -vere all made up aud ready lot delivery.

It was resolved that applicati ins be in vitod for the position by next Board day. The present officer undertook to look after the work for the time being.

The rate Hat of defaulters was here laid on the table and It was decided to pias a cheque for the necessary amount of Court fees and sue the lot m one batch.

Poisoned wheat was directed to be de livered to various ratepayers.

Acoounts amounting to £50 83 6d were passed for payment and the Board ad journed to August 27, 1888.

THE ASHBURTON GUAED/ AN, FEIDAT, AXTGUST 3, 1888



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ZEALANBIA BOOT STORE ASHBTJRTON. FOURTEEN DAYS' SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. COMMENCING Saturday, July 14. OUR FIRST ANNUAL SALE Will commence on the above date, then we intend offering the Whole Stock at a DISCOUNT OF TEN PEB CENT, rpHE Public are respectfully requested X to examine the Goods, The Quality is first-class, and we guarantee all Boots and Shoeß to give Good Satisfaction. • Now ib the timo to purcl a*>o as the new Duly will raiaa the price co isiderubly of Impoited Goods. — EEMEMBER— Everything Offered at Cld Paioaa During the Salb with a DISCOUNT OF 2s IN THE & zealandxa: BOOT STORE . AS»3URTONj



J. IVESS AND CO., AUCTIONEEBS, GRAIN & PRODUCE MEROHANTS, SHIPPING A&D FORWARDING AGENTS, / : , SBAREBKOKEKS, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS, LIOHFIELD STEEBT, OHRISTOHURO H, BEG to inform the Inhabitants of the County of Ashburton, that they •aye made arrangements with one of the loading Grain Merchants m Sydney, to receive consignments on their behalf, »nd are now prepared to make liberal Oaah advances on all kinds of Dairy and Farm Prodaoe, for Salo m the New Zealand, Sydney, or Engliah markets, In all cases the original Account Sales will be attached to their reports, and their Clients may rest assured that no unnecessary charges will be debited against their consignments. Mb Ohables Bbaddell hat been ap- pointed to act as their Ashburton agent, and all business entrusted to him will receive his beat attenthn.. Samples of Grain, etc , muy be left at his office, whera lateßt New Zealand and Inter- colonial market quotations may be ob- tained. The Shipping branch of the business will be ocnHluoted by %a experienced Clerk, and bualneas mtn end farmers re« oeiving goods at Lyttolton will find their charges most moderate. ,V 3 ining, Insurance, and Bank Shares Sought and sold at highest market prloes. Oountry Sale's undertaken. Furniture and Produoa Sales held every Saturday. Loans negotiated. # J* Ivess and Co., LIOHFIELD STREET, CEKISTCHUKCH. 6 17



Public Notice?. " . REMOVAL. MRS C1 fhlMAr" baps <o announce to O* J her Patrons and tho j PuV'O gonerally, that she has removed to c those more commodiouspremisep, formery kn.)\vn as the Lyttelton Boardinghoußo, Cameron Strpet, and trusts to merit a fair shure of public patronage by keeping a pood Ta'-'o and a comfortable House .All cooking done m bia usual good style by Mr S. Timmo. 7*lll BIG CLEARING SALE JOHN ORR & CO.'S ANNUAL ' DRAPERY SALE NOW ON, Great Bargains m Men's Clothing and Boots Blankets and Flannels



T. ißnllock, TO LET,— 4-roomod Dwelling House, fronting the Wakanui Road, lately m the occupation of Mr S. Thompson. Apply to T. IULLOCK. TO LET OR FOR SALE. RCJ 27335, containing 278 acres, 2 •O* roods, situated about 3£ miles from the County Saleyards, upper side of the Railway line. T. BULLOCK. mO LET— A 6-roomed house In Came- JL ron street opposite the Wealeyan Church. T. BULLOOK. FOE SALB. McCORMICK TWINE BINDER TIP DBAY, with frame Do without frame 2 Single -Seated BUGGIES T. BULLOOK. TO LET. " mWO COTTAGES near the Engllah 1 Oharoh T. BULLOCK. TO LET— House of 5 rooms, with verand&b, together with about 9 acres of land. Apply to .T. BULLOOK TO LET. ROOMS*In the Arcade Chambers. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO FARMERS. FOR SALE— 2 second-hand Double- Furrow Ploughs, by Reid and Gray. v T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. •1 O ACRES, 31 perches, fenced and laid XO down m English grass, situated at the corner of Mitoham and South Roads, about 1£ miles from the County Sale- yards. Suitable paddock for persone living at a distance, and sending stock to the yards for sale. . T. BULLOCK; MONEY TO LEND on first class Security m sums to Buit borrowers. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET — At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street^Bult- ablo. for ft grata and chaff atore. — T, BUIftOIK,



Allred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR, S ATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp — Horaea, Cattle, Plgo, Produoa »nd Merohandiao, •"•Vlr Farming Implements and Vehioles of all kinds conttantly m Yards on view FOR SALK Clearing Salea held m Town or Ooantry as r< quired, Bnd most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers Bents collected, and the business of absenteoß managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, AcHances made .instantly on Goods dolivered at the Stored for Sale, j {Agent tor the NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ALFRED HAEEISON



Andrew Orr WILL COMMENCE HIS HALF YEARLY SALE ON Friday, the 29th. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Soe Handbills for Prloes, ANDBEW ORE. A. Harrison.



Public Notice 3 rflHB Undersigned have Trust Funds |_ for Investment upon first class free- oil eecjritioH at lowopt current rates of nterest i-^ sums vary i at; from £50 to £2000 i WILDING AND LEWC 1 -', P 77 Solicitors, 1 urnett SSI. ; WHY ! WUATB i O'CONNELL i DOIKG NOW? SBLLIPfa HOR^E CLOTH 3 from • 16? 0c WATERPUOOF OILSKIN SUITS from 12a 3d OALIOO TENTa fiom 12 i fid And everything else, m tho Trnda equally cheap ; and a'l hia own make. Lot us go and see "• P. O'CONNELL'S Al Tent Depot. ,| Where is his Shop ? Why, OO MPTON'S BUILDINGS Moore Street, ABbburton, 6*2 MONSTER CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots.



Asbbnrton Drag ■ Company, Ld, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. IWISH to notify that, following the example of tho Urocer<?, Drapers, nnd other Trnder&, and to meet tho very limited capacity of the public for spending mrney, I have made a thorough revision of my prices, nni although the new Cua- tomß Tariff, impofo3 a duty of nearly 27 per cent on pi tent medicines, I have decided to adhere to the old prices as far as possible. DRUGS In daily uae, as Cod Livor Oil. Glycerine, Llnßeed Meal, etc., I have bought largely, and am selling at one half tho price charged by my predecessor, and for every article my prico for the finest quality will be found as low, and generally lower, than it can be purchased elaewhore. DISPSNBING' Is done with tho greatest care, and with Drugs? selected for the purpose, and m no caee does my charge for medicines exceed the pricoa now cirront m any oatablish- ment m town. veterinasFmedicines Are still prepared from my original recipea Testimonials as to their value have been freely given me by Livery Sfcablekeepen, ' Farmers, Dealora, from Mr John Grige, and other well known breeders. As my i experience was gained m a large veterin- ary establishment, with a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, antt not solely from books, my laedicineß and advice may be relied on. '



Mount Somers Coal lAM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND during the coming Boason, I have made PRICES such that no one need want FUEL ; and until further notice will supply at Per truck load at Mount Somers Railway Station, per ton... 12s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Aehburton, per truck, per ton 15s Tinwald „ „ 15s Winslow   16s Hinds   17s Ealing „ „ 17s 6d Dromoro „ „ 16s Chertsoy „ „ 16s 6d termlTcash. BOOKING EXTRA, In Ashburton retail quantities delivered to Customers 1 residences, at 20s per ton, CASH. All Information to bo obtained from, and orders left with MR JOHN a RESTELL, WEST STREET, Wnom I have appointor l my Agent, and who will soil at above rar.eß FOX CASH. E. F, WRIGHT.



Public Notices. CRYSTAL PALACE SKAT- ING RINK. THE FISAL Fa/icy Dress Carnival i TAKE 3 PLACE A UGOSI 15th. B_3 . TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. Misses Morrison & Holloway DRESS AND MANTLE MAKERS Tancred Street ASHBURTON. 5 169 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL T^TOTIOE ia hereby given that all BOROUGH RATES Now due muse be paid on or before the 15th August. Rates remaining unpaid after that date will be sued for without further notica. By order, 0. V. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 25th July, 1888 7 133 GRAND MILITARY AND FANCY DRESS BALL. Under the patronnge of the Officers of the South Canterbury Battalion, THE Annual Military and Fancy Dress Ball will be held at the Oddfellows' Hall on THURSDAY, August 9th, Dane- cing to commence at 8 Fleming's String Band will be m attendance. Tiokets — Doable, 7s 6d ; Single, ss ; Ladieß, 2s 6d Tiokets may be obtained from members of the Company. Spectators will Ye admitted to Gallery at a oharge of 2s 6d. *A. J. MULLEB, 122 .. Hon. Secretary. H. & E. Oraighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO IHEIR OUSTOMEBS TCTAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and "Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for tho present Season, STYLE AND FIT ALL THAT CAN BE DESIRED^ H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



SATURDAY, AUGUoT 11th, /"\N Account of Mr Wm. MoLaughlin, \_J Lot 32, containing £-acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road ( This Sectioa is well situated. Cupital site for a House. Inspected Invited. Sale at 12 15, T. BULLOCK, Bf2o Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 11th AUGUST. Lot 21, with House thereon, fronting the Alford Forest Road, by order ot the Mortgagee. MR T, BULLOCK has received in- structions to Sell by Public Auc- tion, at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by order of tne Mortgage, — LOT 21, containing 2 roods, 7 perches fronting the Alford Forest Road, on which is erected a four-roomed Cottage, late m the occupation of Mr A, Lee, Liberal terms of paymont can be ar- ranged ; thiu property must be sold, Sale at 12.15. B*2l T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST llih, Sootion and House at Tinwald for Sale by order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions to Soil by Public Auction, on the above date, on account and by order of tbe Mortgagees, — LOT 16, containing £ acre, fronting Main South Road ond Railway, on which is erected a five -roomed Dwelling House, Stable, etc., for- merly m tbe occupation of Mr E. Ennis. This property is cen'ral'y tituatod, and will bo sold on exceptionally liberal tcrmß, viz;, cash depoit £10, bplanco by install- ments, bearing tho low rate of interest, 6£ per cent per annum. Sale at 12 15. Btl9 T, BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 4th AUGUST. SALE OF DRAPERY. CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. Xfl R D. THOMAB has reeDived jjfJL instructions from Mr J. Russell to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date,— A consignment of General Drapery, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Boots and Shoes, &o , &c. , comprising, — Dress Materials, Flannels, Cretonnes, Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Sockd, Flannels, Bed Quilts, Table Covers, Shirtings, Ladies' Ulsters and Jackets, Children 1 !] Ulsters and Jacketß, Shawlc, RugSj Blankets, Overcoats, &o , &c. Sale at 1 o'clock. D. THOMAS B+9 Auctioneer.



ABEBURTON CRICKET CLUB TIHE Annual General Meeting of Mem- t bers of the above Club will be held m Mr Thomas' office TO MORROW E\ en- ing, at 7.30. C. STRANGE, 8f24 Hon Sec. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. COURSING MATCH AND HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES at ASHBURTON. SAT<> RD*Y BeUrnTiVtets to Ashbur- ton will bo issied at Ohristcburoh, Timaru and intjrmeuiute Stations, on the 6th Auguat, fur the Coursing Ma'ch on lhe 7th, and on the Bth for Steeplechußea that day, available for return till the 9th, Trains on the Bih will atop at th« Ash- burton Saleyards Siding, near the Roe course. Faros : Ashburton to Saleyards biding and back, 6d firtt claps, 4d second. Btl6 BY ORDER. Auctions SATURDAY, 4th AUGUST, 1888. AT EAST STREET HORSE BAZAAR, At 12 o'clock. "FjIRIEDLANDER, Bros, have received X. instructions to sell by Public Auction, 1 Dining-room Suite, m Green Velvet, 3 Ohairs, m Damask and Walnut, Piano, Stool to match, Pictures, Arm Chairs, Sofas, Bedsteads, Palliasse?, Mattrasses, Cote, Tables, Chairs, Cheßt Drawers, Wardrobe, Cheffoinerß, Looking Glasses. Oocasioral Chaira, and Tablep, 6 Bags Crushed Wheat for Pig Feed, 3 bags old Oats, 2 bags Pollard, 1 Tip Dray, 1 Farm Dray, 1 Spring Cart, 1 American Waggon, Harrows, set Disc Harrows: FRIEDLANDER BROS , , PETER WILLIAMS, BJI7 Auctioneer.



ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, 7th~AUGUST, 1888. MR D THOMAS haß been instructed to i ell as above the following lines of good Sheep : p^AA 4 and 6-tooth Ist Crowj tjVJKJ Ewes, m Lamb. A grand Line /I A A Full-moufch, do -| AAA Cros3brod Hoggeti Q£\O Fat2tootu Orosebreds OQA Fat do do -1 AA Fat Merino Wethers HQA G and 8-tooth Crossbrods, | JL ZJ \J c!oae to Lambing p? f~\ f\ Sound-mouth Merino Ewes *J \J \J m Lamb ; also •* Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle and Pigs, D. THOMAS, 8*23 ABhburton. SATURDAY, 11th AUGUST, 1888. DIHOMAS has received instructions , from Mr Wm. Hobsfall, to sell by Public Auction, at Tftttersoll'p, Weßt Street, ABhburton, His well known Farm, containing 200 acres Land, situated near HiDds, U.S. 32740, subdivided into five paddocks, with good fences, and water m every paddock ; Houee, Stables, good Garden, etc., Also, A HORSES D.F. Plough /> Leaf Harrows ■J ry Bags OATS OA PACKS Wheelbarrow, Grindstone & Hinges ■I Wood's REAPER and BINDER ■I Oflborne'o WIBE BINDER, Waggon "~"b, THOMAS, 51 Auctioneer, AeUbuitoß.



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD B3ARD T>AWLE'S Crossing is UNSAFE fcr £\> Traffio, no road that waj . OYRIL JEPHSON, B*ls Acting Clerk. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD mENDERS are invited for 1. Formation of Road past Mr Mathe- eon'fl, towards MrPocock'e, called Mitcham Road, full width about three miles. 2. Alteration of Waterway m Allen- ton. Plans, etc, can bo seen and Tenders must be left with the undersigned not later than SATURDAY, 11th August, at Noon, CYRIL JEPESON, B*l4 Acting Clerk: UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION ON TQESDAY next, the 7th inst., a Public Trial will be held, on the farm of Mr L. Markej', near the Saleyards, of Duncan's DIGGING or PULVfRI&ING , PLOUGH, the most effective cultivator of , soil ever shown m New Zealand. Con- vertible into an ordinary Double Plough. Wo contemplate making attachments for doing this class of work, to bo fixed to our Ploughs at present m übo. Farmers are invited to attend and favor ua with their opinions without which perfection cannot be attained. P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills Street, Ashburton. J. G. RESTELL, 8J22 • Bee A, and P. Association. Important Notice. A CHANCE. AMONG other Properties In the Dissolved Partnership Estate of Lako and Evans, Ohriatohurob, to be sold by Publlo Auotlon, absolately without reserve, on SATURDAY, 11th AUGUST, at 2 p.m., are Aehbnrton Tom Sections 771, 905, 906, East street. Grand Corner Lots. MATSON AND 00., B*l Auctioneers, Christen uroh. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. BEASON 1888-89. MILES AND 00.l Are prepared TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, At a low fate of Interest, on the ensuing CLIP OF WOOL, Placed m their hands for Sale here or for Shipment to MILES BROS. AND CO., LONDON. No Commission charged on Advances, and no Commission charged for offering Wool here unless a Sa'e is effected. Periodical Sales will be held during the Season at Mr Gen, Jameson's commodious and convenient Stores, West Street, J, . T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, B*JB Agent, Aahburtoa,



Oomplaints have been made of the lack of politeness and decency observable at the ceremonies m Sydney whioh marked tho decease of the German Emperors. On tho first occasion the prominence of glaringly gay colors worn by females presont was painfully noted, and it was found neoessary to print on the admission cards for the next time " Dark drees expected." Idle, vulgar curiosity wsb to the fore, and the usual Sydney craving for a cheap concert sought satisfaction. Not a single person roso at the playing of tho " Dead March," and an indignant Gorman declares that he heard one lady (?) behind him say at the " Heil Kaiser Dis." "Why, its our * God save the Queen ' they're a*singin' that muck to."



The best Remedy for Indigestion. — Norton's Oaiiobiims Pil^s are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for indiges tion, whioh is the cause of nearly all the diseases to whioh wo are subject. Norton's Pills, with justico called the " natural strengthener of the human stomaoh," aot as a powerful tonio and gentle aperient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any cirpumetanoes. Sold m bottles at Is I£3, 2s 9d, lie, by allJ|Medioine Vendors throughout , fee wqr <i.