A FRENCH EXPLORES,

The French Geographical Soc'ety has received a telegraph from M. Jcs^ph de Brettes, who has been intrusted with a mission b 7 the Minister of Jfur>lic Instruc tion, informing it that be has recom menced his travels through the Choco aud the central region offtSoath America

M. de Brettes started about a .year ago from France with ihe intention of follow ing np a journey which he fiad begun a short time before, a.' dof pass : ng through the triangle m Jrouth America winch is bordered by civilised and inhibited coun tries, euch as Peru to tho west Chili '0 the east, the Argentine Republic, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil.

Business relations between all thase countries are vary difficult to maintain, ai the centre of this triangle is occupied by an immense extent of territory wh.ch luia never beea surveyed, and over which there are no routes or roads. This tarri tory is called the Ghaco, and is subdivided into the Northern, the Central, and the Southern Cbaco, all three of which are m babitei hy Bavage Indian tribes S9v<>r<il efforts have beenmadeto penetrate into the former by water, and it will he remem bered that Dr Orevaux perished three or four years ago. while following the course of the Rio Pleomayo. Other travellers have reconnoitred the course of the Rio Vermejo ; bat it is generally agreed tbat these two streams are not narlgable ia their entire length, bo M, de Brettea resolved to try the land through the southern Chaco. His first journey was commenced m 1835, when, going up the Parana river from Baenos Ay res a3 far as Corrientes, he endeavored to reach the town of Condeliard, upon the opposite coast. The dlatance was 700 miles, and M. de Brettea started with a caravan consisting of two Indiana and 36 horses. When he had got 200 miles island he came upon an immense salt lake 116 miles loDg, and convinced himself tbat the land route was practicable. But upon the 43rd day of his journey he was struck down by fever and had to ret am to Oorrientes. This illness having left htm almoatwithout resources, he determined to come home and endeavor to interest the Geographical Society m the work:

This he succeeded m doing, and though, like M. Donla, whose recent travels m Africa are well known, he Is only 25, he it now making his second expedition m this unexplored region.

M t PASTEUR'S RABBIT CURE.

A Pans correspoudent of the Melbourne " Argna " has supplied that journal with an account of an interesting experiment with M. Pasteur's chicken cholera microbes on tbe property of Mme. Pommery, whose name is bo well-known throughout the world to all who drink champagne, and to many \u25a0who cannot afford to drink it. He writes : — Mine. Pommary informed JVC. Pasteur that she was the owner of a piece of land near Kheime, measuring about eight acres, where the multiplication of rabbits had become a Ferioua nuisance, and that if he wished to make an experiment there to obtain the scientific proof of the efficacy of his method he was at liberty to do bo. The invitation was accepted I have jast made a thorough inquiry on the spot into all the circutn stances connected with the Treasures taken by M. Loir on December 23rd. Mme. Pommery's cham pagne cellars are about a mi'e from Hheims The area of these cellars com prises many ucreß of lanl. Tho field of eighc acrts, a 7 ready mentioned, is cora pjetely undermined by them, but tlieae are only of late construction. Some four or frve years ego the eight acres coveting the new cellais were enclosed by a high wall. It was soon die discovered that a few rabbits had m this way been made prisoner?, but it did not occur to anybody then that the animals wonld become a nuisance. They, however^ multiplied acasz^cgly, and neither shooting nor trapping appeared to diminish their namber. The soil Is com posed almost entirely of chalk, and daring the oonßtmctlon of the cellars the exca vated chalk was heaped up In various parts of the field. These heaps off ared an admirable shelter to tbe rabbits, and whenever anybody entered the field — especially In the early morning and evening — hundreds of them would be saen making towards this favorite refuge. They were so wide awake that It was nu easy matter to ehoot them Ferreta and nets were tried, but the boles were bo Innumerable that the numbers caught were insignificant. The whole field was honeycombed by them. Every day dead rabbits were found m the cellars under neath. Their burrowing habits were the death of them. It was the Id jury which they did to the openings that ventilated the cellars that decided Mmc Pommery to call m the assistance of M. Pasteur, If ftiaiafe bad been a lowed to do her own work the nuisance wonld not have assumed inch proportions. The animals became to numerous that the herbage of the field was insufficient for their sustenance, They nibbled every blade of graßa down to the chalky soil, and were still hungry. Mmc Pomeroy was too klml-hearted to Ist them starve, although she wished them dead. Accordingly, every day sufficient hay and dry clover to feed several horses was placad m the field. Such was the state of affairs when M. Loir arrived at Rheims on the 23rd December. He brought with him a few quarts of broth — the ordinary bouillon made from beef, which enters so largely into the nutrition of the French — m which M. Pasteur had allowed the microbe of hen cholera to propagate. With this liquid M. Lois sprinkled from a common garden watering-pot about as much dry clover as two men could carry easily m their arms, and haviDg left the prepared clover m the field returned to Paris. The next morning eleven rabbits wore found dead on the very spot where the clover had been placed. Their case was similar to that of men who, during an epidemic of cholera, die almost immediately after receiving the pqitfon. Eight more dead tabbits wera found scattered at various distances. The following day some soil was removed about the burrows, and twelve more corpses were found lying one npon another In the field not a living rabbit was to be Been, even at those houra when they were to be observed by trie hundred prior to M. Loir's vielt. There is every reason to 'believe that the burrows, and especially the heaps of chalk blocks, conceal a multitude of corpses I had a long conversation with one of the partners of Pommery and Co., and he appeared to be convinced that every rabbit had been destroyed. He was therefore rather surprised whan I told him that I had myiself seen two running about m the field that morning. I should Bay that I waß keeping a very keen look-out for them, for the employes of the firm were In such high spirits at having got rid of tbe nuisance (especially the nuisance of feeding the rabbits) that thoitr eyes were cot' prepared to see any more white tails disappearing among the blocks of chalk. JJut although I had had positive proof that all the r.ibblts In this fi Id ha?e not been destroyed, T am satisfied that very lew remain. 7 Those whioh I saw were In & remote corner o£ the field, which appear* to have escaped M Motr's attention. It 18 reasonable to conclude that some of the fabbltß here, favored by their situation, neither ate the poisoned clover nor came jnto qontact with animals Infected by the disease. A repetition of the experiment Wonld doubtless suffice to kill every one ef those that remain .

The result already obtained {a to all Intents and purposes conclusive. It proves that the method proposed by M. Pasteur will, if it be applied scientifically and with that expenditure of time and troubie which the circumstances demand, entirely rid Australia of the rabbit pest,

THE MARKETS.

! [Pfi*V PRiSS ASSOCIATION.! London. March 14 An off const cargo of Australian wheat has been sold fcr 33s 7^d. A similar offer for another cargo was de clined. Several su)all sales of (vool have been effected at slightly improved prices.

LATEST GiIBLE NEWS.

BY ELECTRIC TBLKCKiAPtf — COPYRIGHT] (PES PRESS ASSOCIATION.) " (Received March IG, 2.10 p.m.)

ABOLITION OF FRENCH WINE DUTIES.

Pakis, March 15

. In spite of the opposition of Go vernment, the Chamber of Deputies* has, by a large majority, agreed to a motion for the abolition of the wine duties. By this action a loss of 160,000,000 francs will be caused to the revenue. The motion proposed an increase of the duty on alcohol.

TREMENDOUS SNOWSTORMS.

New York, March 15

The severest snow storms of the last half century have been experienced m i this and the neighboring States. At Philadelphia business has been almost paralysed, and at Boston, m this city, there has been much suffering and some loss of life. A thaw is com mencing. t

THE LATE KAISER

THE FUNERAL OBSEQUIES.

Pkr "ftiEss Association.; (Received March 16, J2 £0 p.m.) Berlin, March 15.

An elaborate service m connection with the funeral obsequies of the late Emperor took place to-day at the Cathedral, and was attended by all the members of the late Emperor's family, with the exception of the Dowager Empress Augusta, who was too ill to be present.

Tlig arrangements for the fuueral of the late Emperor, which takes place to-morrow (Friday) are com pleted. Twelve Colonels will act as pall-bearers. The coffin will be carried on a funeral car. A great State pro cession will follow the remains of the Emperor to the royal mansoleum at Charlottenburg. The Emperor Fre derick 111. will take part m the funeral solemnities and will follow the remains of his father to the grave. Other members of the family, foreign royalties and their representatives come next, followed by Prince Bismarck, the German chancellor, the Civil and military officers of the Empire, members of Reichstag aud provincial delegates. Troops selected from the various regi ments of the Army will escort the procession. The whole length of the route will be draped m black.

Sir F. Morrell McKenzie objects to the Emperor Frederick 111. joining the procession or taking auy part m the funeral rites, on the ground that his health is not sufficiently strong to bear the fatigue and excitement.

The address recently issued by the FTnaperor Frederick 111. has been highly eulogised and most cordially received everywhere.

Wellington, March 16

The Kuiwarra Battery, commencing at noon, fired ninety one minute guns as a tribute to tbe Emperor Wilhelm.

A PEEP BEHIND THE SCENES

The apologists of prizvtiqhtlog may well ponder the following matter of fact des cription of the appearance patented by a pugilist's body after death resulting from a fight, and then cay wh&t they can to justify ouch horrible proceeding*. The following is the sworn testimony of a surgeon, given at the inquest on a man who waa killed near Melbourne m a prize* fight recently: — ''Chaß. Henry Molloy, resident surgeon at the hoepita), deposed that the deceased was admitted Into ihe institution on the morning of the 26.h In aa unconscious state. Over the bead, face, neck, and upper portion of the chest and bark, and on tbe arm.B, there were a large number of contusions which seemed to have been recently inflcted. On the left temple was a small wound about half an inch m length, but It did not extend to the bone. Deceased never rallied. He remained unconscious, and died m the afternoon. Witness made a post mortem examination next day which showed the cause of death was extravasation of blood upon the surface of the brain caused by external injuries to the head, which, in juries could have been inflicted with the fist."

At the Wanganui races a man passing one of the " games," was bitten on the ear by a monkey, who sprang at him as he passed. The wound inflicted was not a very serious affair, though it extended for several inches.

The Kangitikei paper says that a consign ment of frozen beef, sent home by Mr J. Marshall, of Tututotara, averaged slightly over 4d per lb. The price obtained for the beasts, which were heifers, waa, on this average, £3 103 6d per head, which is m excess of the price which would have been obtainable here.

A rumour Is current m Wellington that the po3t of commandant of tho New Zealand forces will ba offered to General Sobaw, but it is certain that there has been no official announcement to that effect.

The Baroness Burdetfc-Coutts and other philanthropic persons m London are aboy;t to, establish, it iq said, a scheme to provide Workshops furnished with sewing machines where poor seamstresses oan go and have the use oi the machines at a very low charge.

Joseph Frauenfelder was sentenced at the Albury quarter sessions to twelve monthB 1 imprisonment, and his wife to six months, for shocking cruelty to a little boy, the illegiti mate son of a relation of the female prisoner. The evidenoe went to show that m November last the child, being then eeventeen months old, was placed m care of the defendants, who received £15 to maintain it. After a short time the neighbors began to notice the orue} treatment of fhe child. The latter used tp be left to stand m a nude state m the yard on chilly mornpgs, and was washed with a hose. It was frequently left standing m a box m the yard for long periods, was very inßuflj piently olqthed, and was taken out at night to sleep m an outhouse, with one or two flour sacks to cover it. Uultimately the ohildj which had originally been a strong, healthy infant, was reduced to a utate of imbecility, having no power whatever over his limbs, and became, m faofc, an jdjofc.

BALLOONS FOR THE ITALIAN ARMY IN AFRICA.

Some balloons, which are destined for the Italian army m Africa, have boot tried with pucc-bs m Parin. One of tho Mroatats is simply to bo mcd for signaling purposes during the nigl>i, and carries a lamp cqu=.l to seventy cinrHts m power

Each balloon onl its npp'irtenances ia coiled tip m a bos, placed m a four wheeled vehicle, at the back of winch is a pulley, which lota ont the cab'e ~nrt acts as au anchor to the ioio tat. The cables ara a'so interlaced with wires, which enible telephonic and telegraphic ora munication to be kept up ' with the aeronauts. A3 water .8 £c;irco m tho Soudan where the balloons will b? ued. a generating; machine for the nianufactur • of the hydrogen will be estiblisnel at Naples, and the gas will ba packed m Bteel tubes and carried away for cam paigning purposes. Forty tubos will suffice for the inflation of the balloons.

When the experiment took place there was a high wind ; but everything went ou well, the asrostata being worked by six men.

THE AMY SHERWIN CONCERT.

As giving the pabllo some idea of tho excoptioral quality of the musical ttea', announced for Monday next at the Odd fellows' Hall, we reprint from Thnraday's "North Otago Time>s " that paper's re port of Wednesday evening's oonoert at Oamaru : —

Misa Amy Sherwin'a fame aa a singer preceded her own arrival bere ; henoe the nnaeually large audience that greeted her and her company at the Pabllc Hall last night. Her performances last night amply justified the hfgheat anticipations that had bfaen raised concerning the qualities of her voice and the excellenca of her art ; henoe aha will leave a greater and still more vital fame behind her, because now th« people know for themselves what before they only believed from the evidence of others, . . . Mies Shorwin made her firßt appearance well on ia the programme, la Eckert'a •' Swiss Echo Song," m which, however, Bhe did not make a particularly marked impression. Yet aho B^ng the piece with very great skill, and gave an exhibition of aomo of the finest character istics of her voice. Bat boh the voice and the piece were new to- moat of the andieuce, and, aa the music has little, if anything, m it that appeala to the ele mental feelinga of human nature, hence, we suppo3o what of nßtfotiveneas there was m the resnlt. Nevertheless the audisnee foil sufficiently under the spell of the Bicger to applaud her with sufficient spontaneity and persistency to bri'ig her back to tho footlights, when she sang with charming piquaucy the epi grammatic littlo ao.ig, "No, Sir." Miss Sherwin'a next song, "Lo, here the Gentle Lark" (v?ith a fljte obligato by Mr Lemmone), was an exquisite, a trans cendaat exhibition of vooil art. Fc *m the first note to the closing cadonza the execution waa increasingly wonderfa], and closed with a grandeur which made the audience literally tumultuous with delight and admiration. It was a piece of incom parable art, aud all who heard it will always remembar ihe singer as one of the unquestioned ' Q leeos of Song Mr Lemmone, for the wonderful way m which he accompanied Miaa Sherwln with his flute, jnßtly shared m the ovatlou given by the audience at tho oloss of the piece. In response to the enthuslaetta encores, Miss Sherwln sang with a delicate pathos the tender old song, «' Way down the Swanaee River," aud Bhowa that ahe has power to reach down to the deepest feelings as weil as up to the higheat pin nacles of an audience's admiration, The other pieces of the programme were given by Miss Fischer, Mr Stock well, Mr Sherwfn, and Mr Lemmone, whose great skill aud success as a fhuiist we have alre3dy noticed. Misa Fitoher waa encored for each of her aongs, but indeed all the performers were encored — so well did all succeed m pleasing the audience. Beyond thfs we need not per haps say anything In this connection except that, next to Mis 3 Sherwln, Mr Stockwell with hia fine tenor la the strength of the oompany. He is Indeed a singer of the first ordar, Last night h's masterpieces were, In our opinion, " The Maogregor's Gathering," and "I Love Thee Yet ;" of the former of these he gave Indeed a heroical rendering — a rendering rousing enong'i to fire tha blood of othera beside 9 Caledonian claneman."

Tickets for Monday's concert at Ash barton can bo obtained of Mr H. M. Jocob, stationer, iSaat street, where a plan ef the hall m*y be seen.

JUBLE ASHBUBTOIS GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAECH 16, iBBB





. DIPPING SEASON, 1888. BROOKE'S "Perfect" Sheep Dip. IS TBE BEST FOR THE WOOl" AS'p^OVflD BY PRACTiCaL TE3T3. PREPARED m ocoordarca "svith the latest ridvanceruen'a In chemistry as applied lo the Woolien Mar.nfic taring Ir:dualrj\ It (a a decided iinp-cv. mentrii tho o!d f-ahioned dips &nd only rpqaireß a trial to jrova its superiority. Al the late Sheto- dipping Competition, eoncluc'ei by the Caulerbury Agn'cultaral and Pastoral AsaocJa. ugh, tho Kiiapui Woollt-n Co , on behalf (f tho iUs^c'a'ion, for wool dyeing and general manafactur'rg purposes, awarded tht. fi-ei pleoa to Krork'j'n " Perfect "-Sheep Dip ;in fact, Brooke's Dip w is :hs on'y ;ine that aclaally improvad tho wo>l sa th: 8 impyrtani ratpect, the un'.ipp.d w,»-.i b-jir-t; ecc.ntl, whiiat ul! tbe others were mom or 103-: dlscjkred Tf:e Association aho pronoucc d BROOK&'S "PEEFECT" SOFiEP DIP 10 be superior to the Z^alandia, Litfle'a, 9atoh : e, Cuoper'a and McDouwall'a, and aho to leave' the wool In better condition than Thomas' Dip. Brooke-'* Dip having con- eeqnent'y been proved to be better than the English Dips, your practical support of tho colonial article is respectfully solicited. To ensure Brooke's Dip befog* more thoroughly lasting m its c;ood effects, m fating it will bo sent oat 20 per cent stronger free of extra charge. Proportions for nao —One Gallon of Dip to 100 Gallons o water. Mlxpb readily with cold water ; doea not require stirring while dipping, Remarkably emollient, leaving the wonl In perfect oonditioD, wilhont the ellghteßt stain from the firßt day of Dipping. Concentrated m corapceHion to redoes ooot oi carriage, ond put up m a portable handy .form for we, it is a!ao one of the cheape. Dips In tho Market. REDUCED PRICE : 14s per tin, to make 200 gallo'na wash . 70a por c , 3Bj con . talmng 5 tine, to make 1000 Gallons ; 603 per case for not less than 5 cases. Packages free. ' 2 *iis F. MAKEIG, Agent, Ashburton GEORGE JAMESON. "WEST STREET, HAS FOB SALB,— Eey £orn, • Eye Coin, Bye Corn, Grevstone Turnip Seed, Wliitestone Turnip Seed, Little's Sheep Dip, Thomas' Sheep Dip. AGENT FOR— Newg Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Risks or, GROWING CROPS or faTAOKS accepted at lowest current ratea, CASE PURCHASER OE WHEAT, OATS -and BARLEY. 2 ' THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE' COMPANY OF KEW ZEALAND. WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS. CAPITAL— £I,OOO7OOO STERLING. HEAD OFFICE"" DUNEDIN. INSURERS have the moat undoubted Security under this Company's Policies 0 :> together with an assurance of Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. . FIXE and MARINE KIBK3 accepted on all descriptions of Property and Merchandise also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest iJates of Premium. Fidelity of ' Persons holding situations of trust guaranteed. OFFICE];: HEREFORD STREET, CHRJSTOHUEOH. (Opposite Bank of New Zealand.) . ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. AL.BBET EOBBIITS, 15 AGENT, ASHBUR.TON ALBERT EOBEBTS HAS FOR SALE,-- . Cornsacks LARGE BIZE AND fulliweight. SEAMING TWINE TN ANY QUANTITY. GLOVERS, — RED, WHITE, COWGBASS, ALSYKE, and TREFOIL, RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, jsd RAPi), '- AKCHOR Binding Wire and very best Binder Twine. Golden Tares, Cape Barley ? COOPER'S SKEEP DIP • Dissolution of Partnership. £5000 WORTH OF HARDWARE £500f AT COST BARGAINS REAL BARGAINS, Monster Bargains! Impovtant Cheap Sale of Builders Requisites, House Furnishing and General Ironmongery, Crockery and Glassware, m consequence of the Dissolution of Parinersnip of <he firm of HENRY ZANDER & CO. 'T*HE UNDERSIGNED, having purchased the extensive business is under necessity ot JL making a large and spesriy REDUCTION, at a sacrifice, ot the STOCKS m the ' above DEPARTMENTS, to effect which a large DISCOUNT will be allowed on all CASH PURCHASES for the next three months ; also extra special reductions on many lines m which I am overstocked Anyone who is dubious of my ability to compete with Chrislchurch pri.es, will please pay an early visit to my STORE and test the prices, when their doubts will vanish like the morning dew: Come and let your pockets be lightened and allow your hearts to delight at the o LW PRICES all GOODS are being offered at. Ccrae one, come all, and judge fot yourselves, and do not spend your money at places, where there are no bony fide sales, but mere advertisements, quoting prices which are never adhered to, and simply delude the PUBLIC The STOCKS g- the vauons DEPARTMENTS ar.? large and w ell selected, beihg im; ported direct from the nghsh, American, and Continental Markets, and which I intend" selling at prices hitheito unheard of m Ashburton 1 am also anxious to take part m the continuous struggle for business which is now bein carried on m this town, and io BEAT THE TIMES AND COMPETI I'ION, I hay made subscantial reducti ons m the Grocery and Provision Departments, and will SELL better article at «i LOWER PRICE than anyone m Ashburton— for CASH NOTE :— Sale will commence £on SATURDAY next. Come early and make your selections HBNBTZANDER AGENCIES. j SUN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY i CANTON MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY I NATIONAL MUTUAL. WFB ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASJ



npO LET— At a very low rental, a large Jl building fronting Bast Street, ault- able for a gruln and cbaff atore. T. BULLOVK. FOR SALE.— An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R.S. 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chertgoy. Low price and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOCK. O£T£T —Lot 28, Trevortou, near the Preßbj terian Manae, contain Ing about with 3-roomed Hocsp thereon, for Bale at the above price T6rma if re paired . — Apply to T. BOLLOOK mO LET at a low rental.— 4-roomed X Cottage at Hampstead, T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE at a low price and on liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 3-roomed Cottage thereoD, frontir. g the Fa"rfield Boad, not far from the County Palwyardfl, i A PPty l 0 T; BULLOOK,



A N Improved Farm of about 133£ /a. acres with 5 roomed house thereon, situated between Wheatßtone :»nd Water- ton, Longbeach, lately m the occupation of Mr James Croy. Apply to 3 76 T BULLOCK FOR SALE. HOUSE with Bay Window and Veran- dah, frontiDg Wakanul Road, T S. 744, known aa W. Elz'a property. Not hiving sold thin hy auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it, amall cash deposit, balance bearing interest at Gh par cent. T. BULLOCK.



T. Bullock. _____ 4_ROOMED HOUSE, together with " email Stable, m Moore Street, Apply to T. BTTI.LOOK. TO LET. A COMFORTABLE House, well situa- ted, In Cameron Street, lately occupied by Mr Dimant. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET, nfc a low rental, 4-roomod Cob tage, with Verandah, fronting Gra- ham'a Road. Inspection Invited. Apply to T. BOLLOCK. TO LET;



HAVING purchased largely from the wreck of tho " May Queen," they are m a position to offer to the public the whole of these Purchases at ASTONISHING PRICES, FOR CASH ONLY. CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. Hayes and Lo, 9 AROADF,



HAVES & GO'S- Great Salvage Sale JUST COMMENCED. WRECK of tue « MAY QUEEN." HAVES AND CO,, DRAPERS,



D, MoFAB-LAKE, THE PEOPLE'S GROCER, Fast and Burnett Streets, ASHBURTON. PBELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. G. M. ißrooke, (Formerly Managing Assistant to COOK and KOSt-\) | Pharmaceutical and Operative Chemist, Sheep Dip Manufacturer, and preparer of Poisoned Wheat, Kaiapoi, BEGS to annonnce that having secured premises m Ashburton, he purposes opening a Chemist and Druggist's shop, about the first week m April, when the favor of your patronage will be respect* fully solicited. SOLE MANUFACTURER OF BROOKE'S Perfect Sheep Dip, Note. —Mr F. Makeig is agent at Ash- burton for the above dip. 2|113



J Public Notices. THE PEOPLE** GROCER SAYS:— I AT TRIBUTE my success m Business to the fact that 1 always uphold and carry out the GKICAT PRINCIPLE OF TRUTH. A man that cannot cr will not do this mustultimate'y fill. Those who have- dfalt with me can verify this as a living faa, for I am still blivo and flourishing m businend (many thanks to my cumerouH custome s). 1 may sjy hero tha» my utsifl; of assista: ; s a* the present iimo is more, complete and more capabio of carrying on tny ever- j growing bnsices i than previously. As an j cvi 'eiioe of this, rno:o Cash and Goor's ' passed over my counters on Saturday List ihan on any p-cuou? ordinary F.i'ur- day Thia s'.atement i. qui'e m keeping with the aboro-nanK d Great Principle. 1 have been tempted veiy mush of lata fo rtimoTe inio larger and more convenient Premises, whtro 1 could make a big d-splay behind p'ato glass windows, etc. , but the knowledge that the amount I required to meet the additional expense incurred m doing thia must be drawn from the pockets of my customers has decided me (contrary to my own inclination) to remain m my present premises, where my customers may depend up n getting the same quality of Gcods at the same low prices as usua', the samocivility, combined with a greater amount ot push and tact. "The nimb'e ninepence is better than the blow shilling, ' is my motto, combined with the aforesaid Great Principle of TRUTH AND INTEGRITY.



Without Reserve, H. MATSOBT & CO., Ashburton. To anyone In want of a Block of good Land, thoroughly Improved, m 3 good. Distrlot, with a frontage to the sea, at a. low figure, then the above offers unusual fc^vantjages, ana we can thoroughly i^oommend It aa a safe investment, Mb Pab«ons having definitely determined to K tell at whatever sacrifice. 3*52



At the satno time, whether the Property Is sold or not, we Bhall dispose of the whole of his LIVE B nd DEAD STOCK, FURNITURE, &o.,&o.



Catalogues m eourao of preparation FRIEDLA.NDEH BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, 3"96 Anctionecr. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. ACTING under instructions from H. W. Pabsons, Esq, we Bhall hold a Clearing ale on the Property at during the month cf April, 188S, when we shall offer hla really firstolaßs Gracing and Agricultural Property, oonfcalnlng 1660 i 8 S S I 1660 With good Orchard, Honse, and 25 AOBES Plantation, Stock and Sheep Yarda.B^ro, Stable, Shearing Shed, fchoep Dip. Subdivided by liratoluoa fencoa into 13 Paddocks, abundance of water ; la fact every- thing needfnl to make a Home* I stead comfortable.



TURE AND EFFECTS,—



TOWN SECTIONS 504, 505, 508, 5G9, containing 1 Acre, frnntiog Warlaud and Grove streets, near the Schoo 1 , on which is erected a 4-Roomed Dwelling-house, at present m the occupation of Mrs McLauchlan.



TOWN SEOI'ISNS 527 and 5?0, front- ing Grove street and Graham's Bo»d.



Mitcham Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr Wm. Moir to Sell by Public Auction at tho Arcade, on the above date, — His Farm of 200 ACRES, being R.B. 29934, situated on the Mit ham Road, about 3 miles from the County Saleyurds. It is well watered with a. County water race. Inspection invited. Terras of payment liberal at Sale. Bale at 12.15 T. BOLLOCK, 3"f71 Auctioneer SATUttDAY MARCH 24th.



Auction?-. Houses and Land on the Town B;lt East | For Fa!e. MR T. BULLOCK haa received in- structions from Mr VV. 8. King ! to fell by Public Auction at the Arcane \ on 8 17 UH DAY, MARCH 24tit, LOTS 70 find 89, each containing about 38 Perches, f'ront : ng tho Town He't Fast, and the Accommodation Road at the b;ick, on which ia er.ctod two ptrocj^ly birlt Four- Kooined Houhps, which will be told for removal or otherwise. Terms at '"ale. Sale at 12 15. , T. J3ULLOOK, 3"|*7o AncMoneor. Saturday. 24 ih march, 200 Acre Farm for sale, fronting the



Drawing-Room Suites In .Orettonne, Carpets, Hearth Rags, Piano. Very handsome Over Mantel, Fenders and Fire Icons, Telescope Dining Table, Coal Scuttle, Tables, dnairs, Horse Hair Sofa, Pier Glass/Hand Painted Desert Service Dinner Set, Glaea Ware, Sewlne Machine. Very handsome Bet of Bedroom Furniture, conaistlrg of Wardrobe with Mirror front, Dresßing-Tablo, with Looking-Glaea Back, and Drawers, Donblo Wash Stand, Chest Drawers, 2 Bedtiteada, Commode, and Cup board, (m Pine to match), Single and Double Iron Badsteada, Feather Beda, Pillows, Mat!ri'B3O3, Children's Iron Cofes, Single and Double Chamber Sets. Kitchen Utensile, and other thioga too numerous to mention,



3J112 Auctioneer. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE. FRIDAY, 23rd MARCH, 1888. On the Premises, Burnett street, At 12 o'clock. MESSBS Fiiedlander Bronj. have re- ceived instruciions from A- Kamnhzek, Esq., (who Is leaving the Colony) to Sell by Public Auction at the above time and place,— All his Valuable HOUSEHOLD FUR^I-



These Properties must be sold. Inspection invited Terms liberal, Sa'e at 12.15. T. BULLOOK, 3*23 Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 17'rn MARCH, 1838. AT EAST STREET HOUSE BAZAAR, At 1 o'clock, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions to Sail by Public Auction at the above time and place, — I O Grand Draught MAEES and \.fy GELDJNGS FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS



On 527 h erected a comfortable 4 Roomed House, with Verandah and Scullery at back. . This Property is well situated, fronting the main thoroughfare to Longbeach.



MR T. BULLOCK has received m Btructions to Sell by Public Auction at tho Arcade, od tho above date on account and by Ordor of tbo Mortgagee, the following Properties at Tinwald, viz s —



Properties at Tinwald for Sale by Order of the Mortgagee.



Town Sections m Ashturfon and Raka : a [ for sale. MR T. BULLOCK has recoiled in- structions from Mr G. Coates to sell by public auction at tno Arcade, on ihe above date, the following sections m the township of Ashburtorj, viz. — 1216 and 1217, each containing about £acre, situated m Havelock etree^. Very good site for a house, high, dry, and healthy position . 1184 and 1185, each containing about i'cre, Cameron street. And the following sections m Ihe township of Rnkaia, v z. — 85, 87, 122, 126, 215, each containing alout Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect the sections and attend the sale. Liberal Terme. Sale at 12.15 o'clock. , T. BULLOCK. | 3*72 Auctioneer. SATUBDA.7, 17th MARCH. |



m3U*T-^ » »•.«•*\u25a0**« £_9HH Mount Somers Coal I AM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a L&RGE DEMAND during the coming season, 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... 123 Stations on Mount Soraers line, freight addod. Aphburton, per truck, per ton 15s Tmwald n ' „ 15s Winalo\? \u0084 „ 15s Hinds n „ 16s baling „ „ 17b; , Dromoro \u0084 „ 16s Chertsey „ „ \6s TERMS~"CASH. BOOKING EXTRA. In Aahbyrton retail quantities delivored to Customers' residences, at 20s per ton, CASH. All information to bo obtained from, and orders left with MR JOHN G. RESTELL, WEST STREET, Whom I have appointed my igont, and who will aell at above rates FOtt (3-Bfl. , **% F, WRIGHT.



Guns. Guns. SINGLE and DOUBLE BARREL, MUZZLE AND BREECH- LOADING GUNS. POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, OARTBIDGBS, AND CARTRIDGE OASES. A Large and well Assorted STOCK jolt to hand, eJfolin Orr & Co.



ODDFELLOWS' HALL. FOR ONE NIG 13 T ONLY. MONDAY, MARCH 19m The greateßt event In tho Musical History of Australia. Amy Sherwik, Australia's Queen of Song. Supported by her English Opera Qaartette Company. Reserved Seats at H. M. Joass ; front seats, 43 ; stalls, 3a ; back, 2s. 3*94



DUFF, NEIL hobbs. jobn holmes, john jackson. Julian lyal, robert morgan, willilm McMillan, wi^liam wrathall, william. And I further give notice that a POLL for the eleotloa of FIVE of the above- named Candidates will be taken at the Road Board Office, Methven, on FRIDAY 23rd March, 1888, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Aahburton, 16th March, 1888. 3*l '7



I HEREBY give noUca that the follow- ing Peraonß have been dnly nomi- nated as Candidates for the office of Com* mltteemen for the Mount Hutt Licensing Committee :~



A^H BURTON. mHE nS^TRAL TJOTEL, Proprietor ... .. W. Redmond A Comfortable Family and Commercial Hotel Private Suites for Families. Good Billiard Room. Drinks at Front Bar, 3d . Lunch Free at 12 o'clock. Choicest Branda of Liquors. Specia erms per week. MOUNT HDTT LICENSING DISTRICT.



I Public jwotice3 I A LL Accounts due to James Gtjdsell, JjL Tinwald, must be paid on or before the 24th day of March, 1888, or they wil. be sued for, 3*69 JAMfel* GUDSELL. I HAVE disposed of my Business and am about to leave the Colony, there- fore I have to request that.all Accounts be paid to Mr J. O. Ddncan or myself 2t91 C. J H. NEATE / 1 E, M. BLAKE, ARCHITECT. Office : Montgomery's Buildings, Kast street. Entrance : Burnett Street. 3 34 DRAFTED at Mr Wilklnson'a Yarda, Cherfaey, Maroh 9, 90 Crossbred \u25a0Sheep, 7Arlous Branda and Ear Marks. If not claimed within one week from date will be cold to defray expense?. Apply, J. W. ROGERS, Brown's Farm. Near Dromore, 3*116 Ohettaey,



A. Harrison. Alired Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp — Horses, Oattle, Piga, Produce »nd Merchandise, FOR SALE— 1 Sprin™ Oart, new 1 \u0084 \u0084 iv good repair 1 Tfp Dray. Piano by Carl Ptelnhardt, Trichord Walnut, nearly new ; terms may be arranged* Small Iron Safe, nearly new j cheap Kont-s collected, and the bu,sineps of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on eaay terms, AJ\ancea mnde instantly on Goods delivered at the Store j for Sale. Ageu* for the Norwich Union Fire In- Burance Company. Agent for the MUIUAL LIFE ASyOOIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. x ALFRED TiARRISON,



I WILLIAM TWEED HA.NNAH, of ? Aabburtoo, Bacholor of Mt-dloine, and Master of Sorgory, 1885, roglatered on tho Imperial Eegiater, hereby give notis3 that 1 ha?e lh(o 14th day o f March, 1838, deposited eyldenco of my Diplomas With tho f Uoßißtrar of Ohiialchurch Die- I trict, and that I shall apply to be rogla- 1 tered nnder ths New Zealond Medical Act, on the 4:h day of April, 1838. WILLIAM TWEED HANNAH. Aahburton, 14 h March*': 1888. 3, US



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The weakest woman, smallest child, and sickest invalid, can use American Co.'s Hop Bitters with safety and grsat good. See