tion, and nrged that they would take about £4,000,000 to complete them. Thus a! loan now would simply lead to another i one very Bhortly, and so on >. After a lengthy debate the amendment was lost. The Loan Bill, and Loan Ant Bepe«l Bill went through their remaining stages and were passed.

THE MARKETS

(per press association.) London, iVUy 17 An Australian wheat cargo of 6000 quarters, tjune shipment, has been sold afc 34s 4£d. Two cargoes of 2000 quarters and 1000 quarters each have been sold at 335, The Coptic's frozen meat is selling at from 4d to 4£d per lb. A portion of the cargo arrived m a damaged con dition. Bbisbane. May 17. Maize, 2s 5d ; onions, £5 10s ; pota toes, £3 17s 6d to £4 17s 65 ; chaff, £3 to £3 ss. Sydnet, May 17. Oats, 2s Id to 28 2d ; Tartarian seed oats, 2s 2d ; bran, 10£ d ; pollard, lOd to 10£ d ; rrfaize, 2s 5d to 2s 6d ; N.Z. potatoes, 50s to 55s ; Victorian potatoes, 455 ; locally made butter, Is 4d to Is 6d ; best imported butter, Is to Is Id ; good second class butter, 9d to lOd ; cheese 6d, loaf size 7d ; bacon, 9d to 9£d ; hams, Is to Is Id. Mblboubnk, May 16. Wheat, 8s 4^d ; flour, stone made, £7 ss ; oats, 2s Id ; stout, 2s lOd ; maize, 3s 3£d : bran, lid.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[Pjffß Pbess Association.] THE AUXILIARY SQUADRON. London, May 16. The improvement m the ships of the Auxiliary Squadron is due to the adop tion of improved designs for men-of war by the Continental Powers. Mr Stanhope stated that most of the guns required for the fleet are far advanced towards completion.

THE SOUDAN CONTINGENT.

In the House of Commons Mr Labouchere accused the Soudan con tingent of being guilty of misconduct. Lord Beresford warmly defended them, declaring they were splendid soldiers, and their discipline was excellent. Colonel Bridgman and Captain Price said the behaviour of the contingent was admirable.

AUSTRALIAN.

v (PKB FBSBS ASSOCIATION 0

NEW SOUTH WALES.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Adelaide, May 17. The Gabo, which was injured by a collision with the Cotoby, has been floated off.

Sydney, May 17. . Two gold prospecting explorations to New Guinea have been sanctioned by the Commissioner.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

(Piß PBESS ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, May 17. TheEogliah footballers arrived today from Taranaki. They were met at One hnnga by the local players, and were driven into town. At a special meeting of the Governor* of the Grammar School held to-day it was resolved— -(1) That the Board of Education be informed that this Board is not m a position to undertake immediate possession of the Girls' Grammar t-chool unless fees be paid for the purpose of receiving free tuition as district scholars ; (2) that app'i cation be made to the Legislature to pass an Act empowering Grammar School Governors to provide tuition for girls at their school or schools, and providing that any endowments reserved or to be re served foi the benefit of the Girta' High School be placed under the control of the Board of Governors, and that the Board's solicitor be requested to prepare a Sill accordingly. Wellington, May 17-. The tenth annual meeting of the Colonial Imurance Co. was held last nigh. The report states the company had conducted its business on most conservative principles and had never been on so sound a basis 'ss at present. The time had arrived to extend the business and the general manager would shortly visit the chief Australian ports. The shareholders might be congratulated upon the improved pros pects of the company. The report and balanoe sheet were adopted and votes of thanks awarded to the directors and the staff. The immigration and emigration re tarns for the month of April last show the total arrivals m the colony to be 775, total departures from the colony 1725, The total estimated population of the colony on 31st March ihßt was 646,913. The Rev Father Patterson, of Palmer ston North, will accompany Archbishop Redwood to Borne, officiating aa his Graoe'a private chaplain. » It la rumoured that three applications for new licenses m the thriving suburb of Petone »re to be made at the next licens ing meeting. As yet there is only one hotel In the district. The recent local option poll went la favor of the moderate party. A curious double bankruptcy has oo curred at Masterton, Mr and Mrs E. Polling, formerly carrying on a confection ery business, having been adjudged bankrupts on separate petitions. A. young girl named Matilda Simpson was sent to the Industrial School tc-day for stealing several gold bracelets and lockets from Messrs Bislop and Little- John's, jewellers. She made a practice of pricing the goods, and when the shopman's back was turned pocketed the articles. A Maori woman, Were Pokl, at Ofaki, the wife of Roach, a halfcaate, cat her throat yesterday. The wound is not serious. She was brought to town to night. She i« considered iceane. Mr John McLean, M.R.O.VS., who was assisting Dr Hector m dissecting the diseased rabbit, thinks the disease is a form of hydratJs, which ia also found among sheep, and experiments ought to be undertaken to ascertain whether its spread among rabbits would ba fatal to B.n,eep. Dukbdin, May 17. The Education Board to-day declined the request of the Kaikorai School Com mittee for the inspection of the sc ; ool by an independent inspector, and resolved that a change In the head mastership way desirable, and that the former decision to dispense with him be adhered to. The Government have informed the Mayor that work will be found for all tie' serving men on the Otago Central Kail way.

ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Wi'h tho pxcptnn of plga, of which a l«-go entry wni ynrdod, <nly moderate aoppHfa of etook W6re on » ffer for Wednes day's marko^. The weather was dull bnt fico, r.nd the attendance »b :ii^ an average only. Fat Cattle : — A email entry, and mainly composed of \\j\\t wui-r'ifc haifora. The demand was again extremely woak ; though there wsb certainly very little to tempt buyerß Valnea rom^in nasltereii . Good quality heifers, medium weightp, sold up to £6 par hoad ; light weight* at from £3 to £3 153, being at from 14* to aay, 17s per 1001 b. Store Oattle were In very moderate supply, and bnslneas almoat nil. ■ DiiRY Cattle.— A fairly large entry. A middling demand shown, very good sorts having the preference. As mnoh as £9 was paid for a very superior yoanp cow ; second rate sorts, at from £6 to £7 10s ; ordinary, £3 10a to £4. Fat Sheep — A moderate entry ; quality on the whole good, m some caseß excep tionally ao ; the demtnd was active, and It*te values very firm ; oroa&hreds sold at from 10 to 14a 3 J, ewes from 7a 6i to 9s 3d, merino wethers at from 5s lOd to 10s 7d. k line of 3 two tooth orosabreda, immeiee weights, attracted much attention, and after good competition were eoid tf 2la 6d per lead. Valae of mutton per lb for tbe day ranged at from l£i to lf-i, fn ono o»fe of except nal quwity perhaps 2i was reached MePßra F. 0. Tabart sold on aoooant of a cl eQfc, three wonderful two tooth crossbrods at 21a 6d per head, W, Rountree, of St AlbaDß, being tho pur chaser. Store Sheep— A moderate entry, with a healthy demand, all lines moving oft at folly late rates. Messrs Matson and Oo Bold 84 crossbred ewes at 4s 10d, 184 half bred wethera at 3a 10^, 76 naerino ewes at 2a 9d, 75 do at 23 3d. Moßsra Bennett Broß sold a lice of 220 lambs at 4i per head, 105 crossbred ewea at 4i 91, 687 crossbred ewea at from 3a 6d to 3i 7d ; and In the Fat Lamb pens, a lot of fine crossbred Jamba at 7s 6d per head, Pigs— A very heavy entry, prlnolpa'ly baconera. A good enquiry waa shown, and late rollne; values fully maintained, v?z., at from 3£d to 3f J per lb, according to the quality and saleable weight Baooners ranged In value from 33d to 71a par head ; porkera, from 20a to 32<.

CHINESE INFLUX

(_PJSR PRESS ASSOCIATION J London, May 16. The "St. James's Gazette," m the course of an article on the Chinese difficulty m Australia, says that Eng land roust accept Sir Henry Parkes' ultimatum, and that the attitude as sumed by the Australian colonies deserves the sympathy and support of England: Most of the papers advocate the application by Australia of the terms of the American-Chinese treaty as a solution of the Chinese difficulty. Lord Salisbury has received a cable message from the Chinese Government protesting against the action of the Australian colonies m excluding the Chinese. The despatch urges the British Government to impress upon the colonies the necessity of maintain ing existing laws, and permitting the Chinese to land m accordance with treaty obligations between Great Britain and China. The " Echo," m the course of an article on the Chinese difficulty, says the Colonies must firmly resist any display of shiftiness m the matter on the part of the Imperial Government. The "Standard" says on the Chinese question that there is only one course to be pursued by the colonies, and if the Chinese immigration exceeds the necessities of the colonies they are old enough, and should be strong enough, to settle the difficulty to their own satisfaction. Sydney, May 17, The number of Chinese now under detention here is five hundred and thirty. In the Supreme Court to-day argu ment was heard on an application to make a rule nisi absolute for a writ of habeas corpus m the case of the Chinese passengers by the Afghan and Tsinin detained here. The Court held that Government had no power to detain the men, and that they were illegally kept m custody, and an order was made by the Court for their release. The Victorian and South Australian Governments having suggested that a conference should be held before the colonies initiated legislation, are in clined to resent the isolated action of New South Wales on the Chinese question. Melbourne, M*y 17. The "Argus" criticises Sir Henry Parked isolated action against the Chinese unfavourably. It considers the hasty step he has taken may have grievous consequences, involving the f ~ whole of Australia, as many may follow the example of his precipitate opinions. (Reoelved May 18, 115 p.m.) Sydney, May 18. The Legislative Assembly sat all night and till an early hour this morn ing. The Restriction Bill dealing with the Chinese question passed through all its stages. It is not known what action the Government will take with reference to the Supreme Court having granted a writ of habeas cotpus to the Chinese, but from remarks which fell from Mr Garrett, it is implied Government have not exhausted their resources on the subject. By a large majority the Legislative Council refused to suspend the Stand ing Orders, so that the Bill might come under immediate consideration. Mr Wm. McMillan, member for East Sydney, has given notice m the Legislative Assembly of a motion — " That the language used by Govern ment m a cable on 15th May, to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, dealing with the Chinese difficulty, as well as being an illegal procedure, was uncalled for, and is liable to disturb the friendly feeling existing between the colonies and the mother country, and render more difficult the ultimate settlement of the Chinese question." The motion will be discussed on Tues day. During the last few days several Chinamen have been subjected to severe handling at the hands of larrikins, and Government are offering rewards for' the conviction of any person or persons guilty of offering violence to Mon golians.

CORN EXCHANGE.

The following is tho Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday, May 13th, 1888 :— The weather during the past week haß benn exceedingly unpleasant, and has had the effeot of shortening deliveries of grain very materially, many of the threshing maohines having already gone into their winter quarters. Ploughing is being pushed on with, and there is an occasional inquiry for seed wheat. Freight to London is now obtainable, but rates are still against shippers. Wheat — English cables show an improved tendency for Australian cargoes, but at pre sent no advance baa taken place locally, although perhaps buyers are more disposed to operate. Tuscan ranges from 2s 8d to 2s 9d. Pearl is selling at 2s 7£d to 2a Bd, and Hun ters 2s 7d to 28 7^d. Many samples are at present unsaleable on account of oondition. Oats. — A strong demand still exists, es pecially for the short heavy descriptions which are realising Is lOd to Is lid. Long kinds are quiet with few offering at Is 8d to la 93. Barley. — Malsters being supplied prices have been easier. The quantity, however, offering is not large, and the quality is gene rally second-olass. Sa'es have been made for medium at 3s 9dto 4s, prime being nominally 4s 2d to 4s 4d, feed aorta are valued at Is Od to 2s Id. Beans.— Sales at 2s 6d to 2a 7d for small lines. Peas — Prussian Blue, 2s 7d to 2s 8d ; feed, 2s to 2s 4d. Grass Seed.— Byegraaß is without life, and prices nominally are same as last week. Cocksfoot has hardened slightly, and 3jd is now being freely paid for good farmers parcels. Potatoes are very low, Lirge quantities have been sold at 20s at country stations. Dairy Proddoe. — Butter has come into strong request, and 6Jd to 7d is b ing given for ohoice lots. The market is becoming bare. Cheese — Some small paroels h&ve been placed at 3|d for small sizes, 3d being the average value of larger lines. The above prices are those paid to farmers for delivery f.o.b. Lyttelton, saoks extra.

ANNUAL RAILWAY REPORT.

(from oub cobrebpondent.) Wellington, May 17. The annual report on the working railways of the colony, which vias presented to-day, showa that at the end of the year there were 1758 miles of railway open, as against 1727 miles m the previous year. Interest at the rate of £2 Gs per cent, has been earned on ths cost of the opened lines, which is the same as the previous year. The expenditure has been reduced to £087,328, being nearly £3000 lower than it was four years ago, and nearly £12,000 lower than m the previous year. Very stringent economy has been exeroiaed to effeot this, as there are nearly 300 miles more railway than m 1885. On the average the department is able to work with 200 leBS hands than m 1884-5. Owing to the late harvest and other causes, the traffio has remained praotioally stationary since last year. The wool traffio shows a moderate inorease. The net revenue has slightly increased, but the gross revenue is lower than the previous year, and £50,000 lower than it was four years ago. During the year 11 oarriagea and 92 trucks have been added to the rolling stook. The praotice of doing all this work m the colony, except charcoal iron and steel tyres, has been followed during the past eight years, and m that time more than £100,000 worth of new work m truoks and carriages has been turned out of the Govern ment shops, of a kind which had previously been imported. The report conoludes : — The hydraulic cranes at Greymouth ereoted for the purpose, of loading coal into steamers have been completed, and await the finishing of some fittings and Bidings to be started at work. This is the first introduction into this colony of the important system of hydraulic crane-working on a large scale, Three-ton coal boxes will ba lifted from the truoks, lowered into the hold of the steamer, and emptied through a bottom door m the box, giving the coal a very small drop. It is possible that the system of hydraulio cranes will ba of great advantage m the grain sheds at Lyttelton and other places. i

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

fpEB PRESS ASSOCIATION,-] Fire at Masfcerton. Mastbkton, May 18. A. fireoocarced m Queen street, Master ton, this morning. A private house, the property of M. Greathead was completely destroyed. Inrnrano?, National £lso. Narrow Escape. • Wellington, May 18. Tho steamer Wainui, which arrived yeßterday from Fiji, had a narrow escape off Cape Palliser. She was abeam of the Point on Wednesday evening, aad owing to the foggy weather, tho loom of the land was scarcely visible. Captain CromarLy and the Chief Officer were on •>hw bridge, and tho Captain observing breakers ahead gave order " full speed afctern." This was promptly obeyed, but notwithstanding, the vessel ran on a pro jecting rock, the had no sprod on, how ever, when Hho ran on the rocks, and she came off again by her own weight m about five minutes. When Bhe wont on she bumped distinctly on the forward ballaet tank, and a little water was made. After tho accident tho vessel came on to Wel lingtorj, and an idea of the density of tho fog may be gained when it is mentioned that it took her over twonty hours to reach here. She will be taken up on slip and examined. The Totalisator. Ohbistohuroh. May 18. ' A meeting of busineaa people waa held to-day to consider the totalisator question. It wan resolved that the totaliaator ia a great evil aad a serious hindrance to business, and that its abolition be reoora mendad to Parliament, It Is proposed to get up a pabilc potitlon and hold a public meeting on the subject. Piro at Stirling. Dunkdin, May 18. By a fire at Orosßan'a Hotel, Stirling, (near Balclutha, the Royal lone £500, National £450. Ljsa £350, above In- Borauoe. Irish National League. One hundred and seventy-six pounds, seven shillings has boan collected looally for the Irish National Lsagae.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1888



D. Thomas. NEXT OHEETSEY SALE Takeß place on MONDAY, 14th MAY. D. THOMAS. T HAVE for Sale, for Early F»ed, CAPE BAULKY AND BYE CORN. Will gfye as good result* as TURNIPS D, THOMAS, Ash burton. FOR SALE. QTEVERAL GOOD FARMS CHEAP TO LET. O,jAn ACRES AIFORD FOREST, &tfcUU half English graea, 3a per Aore D. THOMAS, Aahburtou. TO EXPERIMENTAL FARMERS, T HAVE a cample of CHAMPION WHEAT, SPECIALLY IMPORTED, Which we are giving away m email qtun- titles, but it muat be aown and reaulta reported, D. THOMAS, Aahburton. I HAVE FOR SALE OR TO LET, A GENERAL STORE (m Chertaey) doing a good business. No Good- nil. Stock at Valuation. No oppoaition. Profitable business; good opening for > energetic man. For partionlars apply D. THOMAS, Ashburton. • TO THE FARMERS OF OHERTSEY DISTRICT. HAVING leased the SHEEP DTP at the Saleyards I am prepared to Dip flocks of under 500 head at l£d, over 500, l^d per head. Using Murton and Whites composition. — "NO cure no pay." Start dipping on 16th April and would like to finish within a fortnight if possible. Would Farmers kindly enter Sheop with Mr James Patterson, Chertßey, D. THOMAF, Ashburton. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FJRE INSURANCE COMPANY. T HAVE been appointed Agent for ■*• the above Company, and am now prepared to .take risks on Buildings, Stook and Crops at current rates. D. THOMAS, Aahburton; I have oeen appointed Agent FOR THE Mercantile Finance Co., CHRISTCHURCH, Wl?o are prepared to advance Money BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOOK, [CROP LIENS, or other Security. D. THOMAS. . > . I AM APPOINTED Eolb Agent From Bakaia to .Rangiiata Ton MQRTON AND WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip Placed Ist by the Canterbury A. and Association] after an exhaustive trials D. THOMAS, Ashbuiton . ~s Agricultural Implements. - I AM APPOINTED SOLHS AGENT IN ASHBURTOi* FOB Messrs BOOTH, MoDONALD & Ou Oarlyle Implement Works, Chrtatchrohi , Sami-:.b Implements on hand!] Inspection Invited. [ i — ~— • IX THOMAS. (Lato of Mat on, Cox and C 0.,) -< Aehburton,



Public Notices CAME into my Paddock about twc months ago, ono HEIFER, abou 1 18 months old, piece put of left car. II not claimed by the 2] at; instant will be i sold to defray expense*, GEOEGE GIDDISGS, 5t130 Graham's Road. WHAT WILL IT COST TO PiiiNT? fipßE Centennial Publishing Company S undertake to revise nnd pro; ar Manuscript for PUBLIC^ 1 ' N, cither m seria 1 or book form. Est..uafc-ja and De- - 11 «-'gns furnished GARNET WALOH \ VA u nra NAT. J. BARNET f ivors - Melbourne, Premier Chamber 7 Collins j 'Straet W. '519, F, H. von SCHOENEBERG, Cabinet maker, Upholsterer, Undertaker, and General House Furnisher, (Late of Christcburch), East Street, next Wm. Patching. Furniture to any design or pattern at Christchurch rates. The latest patterns produced, PianoH repolished at very low rates. Repairs done on the premises to complete satisfaction of Customers. Funeral a conducted with approved style and economy. BAJOJR*~~RROS BUILDEBS, UNDERTAKERS, &c, Corner Wakanui Road iu>d Casß stieet, (Next Central Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown 'a Coach Factory Havelock street 11J1 Trees* Trees. Trees. NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE Undersigned bega to thank his numerona Friends nnd Customers for their pftßt fiivors. ay.d calia their special attent,!' D la his extensive stock of FRUIT AND i OR ioT TREES of evecy descrip- tion; N.B. —Planting done hy contract, nnd all Trees supplied and piunled by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens k>jpt m order by£the week or by the year. All kinds o! Cabbage and Strawberry P/siuta on Bale, All orders by pimt, or left with Mb H. G. Flower, Oonfeotluner, East Street, shall receive my prompt attention. JAMES POSTER, CLIFTON NURSERY, \ 4 192 Allenton, Ashburton. John Russell HAS great pleasure m announcing to the Publio m general that he has again opened np m B iKER'S BUILDINGS WITH £20,000 worth of DB APERY, The best ever landed m New Zealand, combining Gooda, fresh, aonnd and fashionable, direct from the Manufacturers, The quality and prices DEFY ihe WORLD Come and judge for yourselves. v ; s°isi (x, J. F. LUBLOW, MERCHANT TAILOR, TANORED STREET, NEXT UNION BASK, HAS Just Received, by direct steamer, FIVE OASES OF NEW GOODS, foe Autumn and Winter fear, Consisting of very Superior English and Gerronn TWEEDS find COATINGS, OVERCOATINGS, TRIMMINGS, eto. These Goods will be made up at Bpecially Low Rates for CASH ONLY, 6t145 NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surround- ing District, for the libsrnl support they have given me, Lbog to assure them that I am carrying on the business of GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTCHER exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or P]|RSO.N, or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which shall have prompt attention, whether loft at the Store r.r forwarded hy my cart, now running tho Town every morning . Mono : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMES GUDSELL* Style and Fashion. iLJN XJJtiih y'V CJ ccJR Is now opening hia Second Shipment OF New Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOTS, GRAND SHOW OF Ladies'' Mantles, Ulators, Jackets, Dolmans, &o. Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, ond jDreaa Gooda In endless vaiiety. Blankets, Flannels, Hoislery, and Gloves Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpots, &o Men's Clothing Greatly Reduced. BOOTS. " BOOTS. GREAT BARGAINS IN BOOTS AND EHOES. 5 Trunka Ladles' Boots at 5a 6d 2 Trunka Ladies' Evening Shoea, 3b 6d . 4s 6d, 5s 6d : Gentu' Boots, cloth top, best 9a 63, , worth 16a 6d. Prioeß to suit the times. J DRESSMAKING. This Department Is giving unlveraal i satisfaction. Perfect style and fit. Prices strictly moderate. J ANDREW ORE.



Auctions SATURDAY, 19th MAY. SPECIAL ENTRY. ON account of Mr Wm. Moßbidb, Palmerston South, — -|N HORSES, -fj- ±O Comprising ±<) Heavy Draughts, and good Light Horses Sale at 1 o'clock. T. BCLLOCK, 6*139 Auctioneer. ALTERATION, OF DATE. On account of thtre cot being sufficient time before the usual horse sale, MONDAY, MAY 21st. Clearing Sale OF HOUSEHOLD FU KNITURE, BUGGY. HORSE, Ac. UNDER BILL* OF SALE. MR T. BULLOOK haa received Instruc- tions from the holder of BUI of Sale to nell by Public Auction at tbe Arcade on MONDAY, MAY 21st, The following Household Fornlture, &c. , <fco. , comprising,— -J SUITE In Homo Hair -J SUITE In Green Rep Dinner Service, Tea Service, Brusselfl Carpet, Oil Paintings, Mahogany Telescope Table, Marble Top Wasb- standa, Toilet Sets, Dressing Tables, Bedsteads, Blankets. Bedding, Mat- tresses an* PalU&BSBB, Curtain Poles and Rings. Vssoe, Office Table, Linoleum, Kitchen Utensils, &o. &o. 1 Double-seated JBUGttY with Pole 1 Buggy MARE, 4 years old, and harness DRAY HARNESS -J SADDLE and BRIDLE Seoond - haad SA -CKB GRINDSTONE and WHEEL- BARROW LAWN MOWER and GARDEN TOOLS A large quantity of Sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock, ~. BULLOCK, 5J123 Auctioneer. KILE. 400 ACHE FARM, Being R.S. 26021 and 26030 \/l R D. THOMaS (Late MATtoN, Cox JAli. and Co.) has received i; struct ons from Wm, Grant Esq., lo submit to Public Competition At Tattersal's, West Street, ABhburton, ON SATURDAY, 19th MAY, 1888, At 12 o'clock, The a,bove valuable block of 400 acres of Laud, which has been m Grafs for several years. To the Doz ns of enquiring would be cropprrs this offers a chance of obtaining land for Cropping, which would suit them very much better than giving tho high rentals they do tot land which is not so fertile as the above. D. TFOMAS, i 5 103 . Asl>^urton, GRAND FARM OF 100 ACRES I HAVE received Instructions from Mk Peter Lownie, of Wakanul, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON SATURDAY, 19th MAY, 1888, At Tattersall's, West Street, ABhburtoa bts well known Farm of 100 Acres, being R S. 14869, The pick of the far-famed Wakanui District. Sale at 12 o'clock. The Land Is, without exception, tbe best m Wakanui, and as good as any In New Zealand. The House and Stables are not muoh value, but the Feaccs are good. The Land 1b divided into 6 paddocks with water In each, is m good condition, and ia suitable either for Grazing or Tillage, and as Land of thU description 1b seldom obtainable I strongly advise would-be purchasers of Farms to inspect this before going further. D. THOMAS, 5 77 ABhburton. SPECIAL ENTIIY. SATURDAY, 10m MAY. At 12,30 o'clock, AT EAST STREET HORSE BAZAAE. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros, have received ioslructions to sail by Pub- lic Auction, at the above time and placa — 40 pigs. 40 FRIEDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMH, 5t155 Auctioneer. bPEOIAL, ENTRY. SATURDAY, 19th MAY, 1888. AT EAST STREET HORSE BAZAAR, ASHBURTON, At 1 o'clock. TO THE SPORTING PUBLIC AND OTHERS. Racehorses* MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Mr J C. N. Grigg, and Mr Thos Kearney, to sell by Public Auction, at the above time and place, — The following well-known Recehoraeß : A Bay GBlding, MOUNTAIN DEER. 1« 6 yearp, by Traitor, out of a Peer mare 2 Chestnut Mare, MOSS ROSE, 3 • years, by Oaßßlvelaunus, out of Roaenoath 3 The well known Hurdle Rncor, . RAVENS WOOD, by Day Dawn (entered for Dnnedin Races). The Auctioneers bag to call attention to this sale of Racehorses, being well known winnorß In firat claaci company. FRIEDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, 5*144 Anotloneer ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE TO OCCUPIERS, ASFiBURTON-RAKAIA WATER SUPPLY. RACES will be Oloßed for purposes of Overhaul as follows t — A, B, F, and Wakanui Flat Raoaa, and all branohea of same — 22nd MAY, and Four following days. O and D Races and braoohea— 29th MAY, and Four following days. E Raca and all brandies— sth JUNE, and Four following days. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer, x AahbuctoD, 12th May, 1838. SJI2C



Auctions. Tinjbe >\ Timber. SATURDAY, MAY ISth. MX T. BULLOOK will Sell by Public Auction, at tho Railway Keserve on the above date, at 12 Noon, 2000 feet of Timb ir, from UxEord, m lots to suit purchasers. 5*141 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 19th. 18 Acres 31 Perches, In the estate of T. G. Marriott. MR T. BULLOCK has received Inn'ruo- tlons from the Deputy Official Assignee, to roll by PabMo Auction at the Arcade on the above data, the Equity of Redemption of R.S. 27260, containing 18 *ores 31 perches, Bltuated at the back of the racecourse, about one mile from the County Saleyards, having a long frontage on road leading to Mitcham or Sherwood. Very convenient paddock, for peroous living at a distance and Bonding Btock for sale or buying. Sale at 12 15 o'clock. 5*94 T. BULLOOK, \u000cneer. SATURDAY, MAY 19th 245 Acrep, about 5 miles from (Jhertsey, MR T. BULLOOK has received in- structions from R. M. Morton, Esq., to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on Ihe abovo date, — R.S. 27237, containing 245 Acres, situated about 5 miles from Cbert- sey, some time ago m the occupa- tion of oue Mr Happer. Tbe Pro- perly will be sold on liberal terrap, interest only 6£ per cent. Sale at 12.15. 5*62 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 19th. House and Land for Sale. MR r J\ BULLOCK has recoiled instruc- tions from Mr John Thompson, to Sell by Public Auction, at tho Arcade, on the above date, — Lot 11, containiug about £ acre, fronting Creek Road, and known as part of Walsh's paddock, on which is erected a 4 -roomed Cottage. The Land is of very good quality for garden purposes. Thiß ofEers a favorable opportunity to a working man desirous of purchasing a freehold ac a low price. Terms of pay- ment liberal. Sale at 12.15. T. BULLOCK, 5t112 Auctioneer. • SATURDAY, MAY 19th. 41 aores, 29 perches, near Wheatstone. MR T. BULLOOK has received in- structions from the Proprietors, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on tho above date, — 41 acres, 29 parches, near Wheatßtone, being Lot 10 on deposited plan 335, part of Longbeaeh Estate., at present m occupation of Mr P. Tully. As there are often enqnirios for small holdings this offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of purchasing. Very suitable for a family man, as it is not far from a school. Very liberal terms of payment. Sale at 12,15. T. BULLOCK, s+llo Auctioneer. . SATURDAY, MAY 19th. Improved Farm of about 370 Acres, near the County kaleyards. MR T. BULLOCK has recoived m structions from Mr Wm Grant, to Kell by Public Auotion, at the Arcade, on the above date, his improved Farm of about 370 . o r E s 370 situated about a mile from the County Sileyards, being part of tho original Fairfield Kstate. It is fenced and im- proved ; there is a Houae and Stable erected on tho Proporty ; it haa been down m grasses for a number of years. Mr Grant has mado up his mind to make a ioBB on this Properly. Terms of payment liberal. Sale at 12.15. 5*61 T. BULLOOK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 19th. About 4 Acroß 3 Rooda 31 Perohos, Car- ter'a Terrace, opposite Mr Thomas' residence, also House and Section, Tinweld. MR T. BULLOOK has received m Btruotions from Mr Thomas Hick- man-, to Bell by Public Auction ,at the Aroade on (he above date, Lot 3, Grove Farm Eatate sale plan, containing about 4* 3r 31p, front- Ing Carter's Terrace and Ashburton River, helng direotly opposite to Mr D. Thomas' residence. Very nice Bite for a houae. Als", Lot 520, oontainlng £ aore, Harland Street, Tinwald, on which is erected a 4 roomed Houae. Terms of payment of these properties will be very liberal to suit purchasers. gale at 12.15. 5*95 T BULLOCK, Auctioneer. Land at Lismore, and 2 blocks near the Hinds Railway Station for sale, by order of tho Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK haa received In- etructloDs to Sell by Public Auc- tion, at the Aroade, on SATURDAY, MAY 19xn, On account and by order of tho Mort- gagees,— 500 Acres, situated at Lismore, being R.Ss. 2764G, 27647, 27648, 27649 and 27795, with Buildings there- on, opposite the Lismoro School. The land is all fenced and partly improved ; alto R.Ss. 33344 and 33345, containing 174ecre8 3 roods (odd), and 92 acres, 2 roods, 18 perches re- spectively, a short distance from the Hinds Railway Station, and fronting the Maronan Road, These Sections are m their natural state, ■nd can be sold separately if bo desired, on terms that should suit anybody, viz., c nominal cash deposit, balarce by instal- ments bearing only 6 per cent interest, Full particulars can bo obtained of ihe Auctioneer, Sale at 12.15. T, BULLOOK, 5 e 42 Auctioneer*



Fublic Notica A BARGAIN. jQ IJQ A Brick Octtoge and Section d^ / tj, in^Nelfton Street, Hampatead, m very good ordrr. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agont. MR F. G. THOMAS, (JURGEON-PENTIST, k3 WILL VISIT ASH BURTON ON TUFSDAY, 22 >d MAY, 1888, 1 And may be nonsuited at the Commercial H oteL __ 6 162 T7IVENING .CLASSES are bring held Vj at my Offioe, Montgomery's Build- Inea, Barnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. Arohlteatur&l, Piotorlal, Model, and all branches of Freehand Drawing, etc., are being taught, B. M. BLAKE, 4 160 Architect; ASHBUBTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. T^TOTICE Is hereby given that from JL_\ thiadate the hours for tbe trans- aotion of publio baslnass at the Oounoil'B office will be from 9 am. TILL 1 p,m. DAILY. The PnbHc Library will be open for the exchange of Books from 11 a.tn till 1 p.m. dally, and from 7 till 8 p.m. on Saturdays. By order, CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 18th M»y, 18S8 5 170 TO THE LADIES OP ASHBURTON. Misses Morrison & Holloway DRESS AND MANTLE MAKERS Tanored Street ASHBURTON. 6 169 156 ACRES FIRST OLA.SS L&ND, FOR SALE PRIVATELY. IHA.YE tor Sale privately, & really firat-olaßa Farm of 156 aorea, aitaated at WHlowby, htely In the occupation of Mr Henry Daltox. Tnia ia an oppor- tanlty for anyone wishing to make a com- fortable home, with a certainty of getting large returns from a email aoreage. If not aold privately within a fortnight will be bold by auotion shortly. D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. 5*158 Aahburton, Auctions SATURDAY, MAY 26ih. 21 Acres, with House thereon, between Mr G. T. Smith's property and Fair- field Road, being R.S. 18151, FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Proprietors, to aell by Publio Auction, at the Aroade, on the above date, the above-named Rural Seotlon, containing 24 Aoiteß, nloely situated, the Wakanul Creek running through it. Inapeotion invited: Very liberal terms of payment can be arranged. Sale at 12 15 T. BULLOCK, 5t17l Auotlonee?. | SPECIAL ENTRY. I *a>^^ SATURDAY, 19th MAY, . At East Street Horse Bazaar, at 1 o'clock} MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Mr John Shaw (Tlmarn) to Sell by Publio Auotion, at the above tince and plaoe, — 7 Good Saddle and Harness TJ HORSES, • Also, on account of othor Vendors, I O DRAUGHT MARES and GELD- *-A INGS, Colts and Fillies 1 DRAY and FRAME 1 Set 4-Leaf HARROWS FRIEDLANDER BROS , PETER WILLIAMS. 5 172 Auctioneer. Clearing Sale OF LAND, STOCK, IMPLEMENTS AND FURNITURE. D THOMAS (late of Mateon, Cox • and Co,) has received instructions from Mr George Colts,, to Sell by Publio Auction, on FKIDAY, MAT 25th, At 12 o'clock, On hig Farm, R Ss. 17066, 18817, 20994. 24126, 24125, Bituated at Wakanui, and known as Tilstone Farm, the whole of bis LAND, STOCK, IMPLEMENTS AND FURNITURE, as particularised below. The Farm consists of 266 £ aoreß, of tho well known Wakanui Land, which has been properly farmed, and is | now m good heart, subdivided into I eight Paddocks, with Stoop- proof fences, largo Plantations, and a wator-raco through each. There ia also a well stocked Garden and Orchard. The Buildings consists of a (substantial cix roomod House, Dairy, 5 stalled Stable, ond Chaff- house, and a good Bhed for Grain and Implements. There is a large Windmill on tho premises m good working order. Tho Stock consists of — r7 really good Draught HORSES O HACKS -| FOAL n CATTLE 1 00 Freessin s LAMßS -I-1O Crosßbred EWES f\ Prime Pat PIGS qrv Mixed PIGS Grans Stripper, 3 Drays, Trap, 2 two-furrow Ploughs, Har- rows, Disc Harrowe, Doering Twino Binder, Grubber, Har- neHS, Uorso Covers, Tools, and Sundries too numerous to mention Luncheon provided. To anyone requiring a really comfor- table home, this presents an opportunity rarely to be met with, D, THOMAS, 5*168 Auctioneer.



FOR SALB— A Hfinuom Oab. Apply to VV. Redmond, Central Hotel, 3 173 ■ LOKT. />< REYHOUND Slut, fawn. Answers \JT to nmno qf "Kitty." Reward at A. Lee, Allenton ; R. Duncan, Walcanui Road; or "Lyttelton Times" office, Arcade, Ashburton. 5 175 PUBLIC NOTICE. I HEREBY givo notice that I havo din« posed of my Butchering Eusineeiß m Ashburton to Mr Bobert Ennis, as from Ist May lnst, I roquest tliat all Accounts due to mo to that dato bo paid on or before SATURDAY, 26th inert., or they will be fiuod for without further notice 5*154 J, M. REID. TINWALD TOWN BOARD. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. MR THOMAS WILLIAMS being the only candidate nominated, I hereby declare him duly elected Commissioner on the above Board for the current term. E. J. BOOKS, Returning Officer \ Ashbarton, May 18th, 1888 6 174



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