TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[Pjfß Press Association,]

FOREIGN MEN-OF-WAR.

London, June 22. In the House of Lords m replying to the Earl of Carnarvon, Lord Elphin stone stated that Government were discussing the question of the entry of foreign men-of-war and troops.

MARINE BILL.

Her Majesty the Queen has refused to give her consent to the Victorian Marine Bill,

THE BOUCICAULT AFFAIR.

Mrs Agnes Boucicault has proved her marriage to Mr Dion Boucicault m New York m 1855, and has obtained a decree nisi for dissolution of the mar riage.

RAILWAY REVENUE.

The railway revenue for the year shows an increase of £125,000 above the estimate.

THE MARKETS.

The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day show the total reserve m notes and bullion to be and the proportion of reserve to liabilities 43 per cent, being an increase of ,£400,000 on. the total reserve. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 24,260,000 quarters, for the Continent 670,000 quarters.

WOOL SALES.

At the wool auctions 13,000 bales were catalogued. The ptice remains firm with an upward tendency*

SYMPATHY WITH MR DILLON.

After the announcement that the Higher Court had confirmed the sen tence passed on Mr Dillon, M.P., an address of sympathy from 150 mem bers of the House of Commons was presented to him.

DEATH OF A NEW ZEALAND WARRIOR.

The death is announced of Captain Leatham, an old New Zealand warrior.

THE STANLEY EXPEDITION.

The " Daily Telegraph's " corres pondent, wiring from Loanda, states that Mr H. M. Stanley, m an encounter with rebels, was wounded by an arrow. He asserts that Stanley is surrounded by hostile tribes, and that two-thirds of his followers had either been killed or had deserted him. A relief expe dition has started to his rescue.

PANAMA CANAL.

Pabis, Jane 20. The Panama Canal lottery bonds are I being eagerly taken up. (

THE UNITED STATES TARIFF.

WAsmnGTON, Jane 22. The Republican Convention at Chicago has resolved to maintain pro tection, and oppose any proposals for exemption of wool from duty, as they would prefer the abolition of internal taxation,

SIR MORELL MACKENZIE.

Berlin, June 21. The "Tagblatt" states that Sir Morell Mackenzie has stated that he was aware of the dangerous nature of the malady from which the late Emperor was sufferiog so far back as February last, but did not admit it m order to obviate the necessity of a Regent being appointed.

REBELLION IN CHINA.

Shanghai, Jane 21. An alarming rebellion has broken out amongst the sufferers by the recent in undation of the Yellow river, and a large number of the troops are joining the rebels.

AUISTRALIAN.

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NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, June 22. The English football team won the watch at Bendigo by five goals to one. The Hon. R. Oliver, the New Zea land delegate to the Chinese Conferene, arrived last night. He has interviewed the Premier, and received the official report of the Conference, which has been communicated to Sir H. Atkinson. It is unknown what action the New Zealand Government will tafee m reference to the decision of the Conference, Twenty-five applications have been received for the two Railway Commis-> sionerships. Some applications are from New Zealand, The appointment will not be made until October next. Government will endeavor to give one appointment to a public officer and the other to a business man and an .accountant.

VICTORIA.

Melbourne, Jane 22. The Customs authorities have seized sixty pianos consigned to Messrs Blackburn and Co., and intend to pro ceed against the firm for fraudulent undervaluation of the consignment. The trustees of the Gilchrist Scholar ship have, with the consent of the ]Jniversity of London, decided not to invite any applications m the colony for it, owing to lack of competition. Tbos. Doolan, a teller m the Jjank of Victoria, has bolted. His defalca tions amount to close on A warrant has been issued for his arrest A thunderbolt fell at Wilson's Pro 4 montory, close to the telegraph. It fused all the wires for a distance of four posts, wrecked the battery build ing, destroyed the bank, and knocked down a stone wall, besides doing other damage.

QUEENSLAND.

Bbisbane, June 22. Mr Macrossan, Minister of Public Works and Mines, has been returned unopposed. A! rjclj tin lode, 40 feet thick, has beep discovered' at Mount Jeswell m the pooktown district.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

1 Friday, June 22. The Council met at 2.30 p.m PETITIONS. Petitions re totaliaator abolition, and j against Btate aid to Catholic schools were I presented. SCAB, A promise was given to enquire into a reported outbreak of aoab in' the North Island. THE CHINE -E BUL. A motion that the Council insist on tho amendmanta made m this Bill was carried. The Cjuncll rose at 3.49.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Friday, Jdne 22, AFTERNOON SITTING. Tho House met at 2.30 p.m. CUSTOMS DUTIES BILL. The Customs Daties Bill was further considered In Committee. The Hou E. Mltchelaon (m the Premier's absence), took charge of the Bill. Galvanised Iron manufactures, 25 per cent. The words "not otherwise enumorated" were Inserted. Globea and chimneys for lamp*, 15 per oent. Grindery (heel and toe plates only), 15 per oeat. The Hon E. Mltchelson moved that this be struok out, aa Government Intended to put it m another place. It was also intended to admit all grindery free, except heel and toe plates. Agreed to. Haberdashery, not otherwise enumor ated, 20 per cent. Mr Fulton moved to reduce this to 15 per oent Amendment lost, and Item retained by 43 to 33. Harness, 20 per cent. Hats, 20 per cent. Beasians, 15 per cent. The Hon E. Mitohelson moved to atrike this out, as they intended to put the item on the free list. Item strursk out by 62 to 15. Hosiery not otherwise enumerated, 20 per cent. The item passed. Ircn bridges and Iron material, not otherwiee enumerated, for the construc tion of bridges, wharves, jetties, or patent slips, 20 per cent. Item passed. Iron feDolng wire, Is per owt. Item passed as printed. Iron barbed fencing wire, 2s per owt, Mr Boxton, speaking from experience, said he liked the better class of oolonfal manufactured wire better than Imported, and he believed an incraased duty on barbed wire would be a benefit to the farmer. The item was carried by 39 to 35. In reply to Mr Hutchison, Mr Mitohelson said Government did intend to reoonelder iron, galvanised tiles, corrugated sheets, &c, but they would ask the House to pass them now. Iron, plain galvanised sheets, 17a per owt. The words " and hoops " were added on the Minister's motion. Pipes, wrought, 5 per cent. < Mr Peroeval moved tD Inßert '* and fittings for same." Agreed to. Iron weigh bridges for carts, 20 per I cent. Passed . Jewellery 15 per cent The Item e>entuilly passed. Leal her belting, e»o, Dr Fltchett asked whethor the vrhole of the leather items would be re-con aldered ? Mr Mitcheloon replied In the affirma tive. Buff and split leather were strnck ont I on the Minister's motion. Dr Fitohett asked whether the question of fancy leather for bookbinding purposes would be oonß!dered. Efe had passed ft letter on the anbjeot on to the Premier. Mr MUoholson said no doubt the Premier wou!d oonßlder it. Maobinery not otherwise enumerated 20, per cent, Item retained. The House rose »t 5 30 p.m.

EVENING SITTING.

The House resumed at 7.30 p,ro. Maizma aad cornfloor, la per 1001 b: Mr Perceval hoped Government would consider the propriety of increasing this duty, aa the articles could Tery well be made m the colony. Mr Mitcbelaon Bald Government would oobstdor it. Matches (wooden), In boxes of 100, or fraction thereof, la par gross of boxes. Mr Mitohelaon asked the Oommlttee to pass the item. It should be reconsidered. Metal manufactures, 20 per cent Tho whole item metal manufactures passed. Milk preuerved 20 per cent. Item retained.' Millinery, viz., trimmed hats, caps and bonnets, 25 per cent. Item retained^ Musical instruments, namely organs,' harmoniums and pianos, 20 per centi The item was retained, Ood liver refined, 15 per cent. Struok out. Opium, £9 per lb. Paper, wrapping and other kinds, ss, Mr Mitohelson moved to include per owt cartridge, small hand, end sugar paper, whioh was agreed to. Patent proprietary medicines, 25 per cent. Item retained. Pearlash, potash, and oaustio potash, 15 per cent, was struck on Dr Newmans motion. In photographio chomioals, 20 per cent "not otherwise enumerated " wan added. Piotoml calendars, show cards, and other pictorial lithographs find printß, on and- after Ist December, 1888, 25 per cent. Mr Seddon moved to strike out "on and after Ist December, 1888." Carried, and "January, 1889" Inserted. Pictures, 15 per cent, Mr MUchelson moved to add to item " and engravings. 11 Carried. Plate, gold and allvor, 15 per cent, Mr Mitohelaon promised to rocjoualdar the item. Pork, salted, 20 per cent atrnok out. Portmanteaus, trunks and travelling bags, 20 per ceDt. Provisions, preserved, not otherwise ennmeratad, 20 per cent, — " Preserved " wasstrnck out upon the Minister's motion. Pumps and other apparatus for raising water 20 per cent, Mr Seddon moved to add " not being oentrifugal puiups used for mining pur poses." Mr MUchelson suggested that "not otherwise enumerated," should be inserted instead. Mr Seddon agreed to this, and the Item passed". Railway and tramway plant and mate rials, not otherwise enumerated, 2Q per cent. - ! ' After discussion the Item passed. Bice and rlotfjour, 6a per ll^lbs. Mr Seddon moved to Insert " Patna " after rice He pointed out that this olass of rice waa largely nsed by Chinese." 1 'Major Steward thought the Item rice would include P«tna, Java, and all other kinds of rloe. W- The amendment was lost. Mr Taylor moved $> reduce the duly t0 ii instead, of s)^. •■•9 l Lost by 42 to 38. Salt, ejoept rook, £1,

Mr Mitohelson moved to Insert coarse and reck. ! Captain Raeseli m vr-d that the Item be strnck out Mr SeddoD asked whether Ministers' , amendment was the result of a compromise with the ultra protectionists, Meßsrs Walkor, and Fish, who had agreed to sup port the tea duty m consideration of this amendment being moved. Several members cried "Name." Mr Seddon named tho member for St Albana. Mr Reeves roae and gavo the statement an unqualified denial. Mr Fish also denied having made a oempact on the n:a v .tor. Mr Walker also roes, and stated ha had been no party to any Bitch compact as alluded to by the member for Kumara, After di cuaaion, Captain Russell's Amendment to strike oat tho itom was lost by 41 jto 38. Mr Seddon moved to lnolnde fine salt m baea as being exempt from duty. Mr Ml'oheleon said he could not accept that, bat would adhere to his omendment to ace pt coarae salt. If that wore re jected by the House be bhonld move that tho dnty on silt all round should be re duced to 10a per ton. Mt Seddon's amendment was lost by 44 to 34. Mr MUohelson'a amendment wan then loßt by 46 to 31. Mr Mitcholaon then moved that the dnty be r^duo >d from £1 to 10a. Carried on the voices Sausage skins, 20 per cant. Item carried Shot, 10s per cwt. Tho item was carried, Soda aeh, Is pc? owtr Mr Mltcheleon said he should ask the House to pass this, and he would take sod* crystals into consideration. Spirits 15a per gallon. The Minister, m reply to Dr Newman, Bald he would consider the desirability of making Bcrae difference m the duty on underproof spirits. Stationey, manufactured, 25 pot cent* Carried. The House rose at 1.50 a.m.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

+ (From our own Correspondent. ) Wellington, Jane 22. I understand that the Premier la still very unwoll and that it la unlikely he will come to the House to-day, m which case his position trill be filled by the Minister of PubHo Works, who it is understood is generally considered by Sir H. AtkiUßon to bo his right hand man, and Ib rapidly gaining a strong position m the Honso. A point In connection with the Tariff has been over-looked, which m»y yet cause a good deal of commotion. It ap pears that it is quite competent for the Premier, should he bo desire, to brlDg m a meßßage from the Governor to raise any of the duties that may be desired and thlß It Is very probable will bo tha case, "*■ It ib rumored that thoao who wish Sir EL Atkinson to take the Agent General ship desires Mr J. Bryce to take the leadership of the House . The Volunteer Commissioners have entered upon their duties. It Is now stated that the Government are inclined to appoint Mr B 0. Haggitt of Danedln to the vacancy m the judge ship m preference to Judge Ward. It is said that Governmant have decided to propose a modification m the new duty on silt. Matters are getting a little mixed over the Chinese Immigration Bill, and there Ib every probability of a lively time over It between the two Houses. The reasons advanced by the Lower Houae for object ing to the amendments made by the Lords m the Bill were presented to-day, and it appears from what transpired that the representatives of Government In the Upper Chamber refused privately to do anything m the matter. Aa a consequence, Dr Pollen, who has opposed the Bill from the first, took the bull by the horns, and m a rattling speech brl&tllng with sarcasm, moved that the Counoil do peralat m the amendments made m the Bill. This was agreed to, and a Committee comprising the Hons Watethonse, Shrimekl, Rich mond, and Dr Pollen were Appointed to draw up the " insißtanoe " of the Council on their amendments. Both Houae3 are thuß sticking out to the utmost, and the denouement of this little game of cross purposes will prove very interoßting t There has been a great deal of talk m the lobbies to-day m regard to the rumor that Government intend to appoint Mr Haggitt tp the judgeohip rendered vacant by the death of Judge Johnston. From all I can gather It appears that there is no doubt that Government have under con sideration the appointment of Mr Haggitt with others, but a rumor is current this evening that the Attorney- General has put m a claim, though I can scarcely credit the fact, considering the great age of Sir Federlok. Both of the evening papers refer to the matter m their leading columns to-night, and protest m the Btrongeßt termß agalnstjthe appoint ment of Mr Msggitt as against Judge 1 Ward. The »' Poet " Bays : •« Such an appointment would simply bo a political job, the Inspiring Influence of which It would not be dlffioult to trace m view of . recent political events." The » Press " saya : ''What pißßlble justification there j can be for Each a atop we are totally • unable to understand, That he (Mr Haggitt) Ib a highly respectable praqtl tlon we have no oqubt, but he has certainly not distinguished himself m any way, and he Is no better qualified to be a judge than anyone of half a doxan lawyers m this city.*' Thsro j B a g 00( j daal o f speculation as to the upihofc of events after the Tariff has been carried through, and rumon go that on this consummation a motion will be moved by some of the Opposition to the ' effect that the personnel of the Govern ment Ib unsatisfactory to the house, which it is thought with assistance of the eeoedera from the Government party may b 3 oarrled. This opens the way for a Free Trade Coalition, which is freely dia cusaed now, and it will bo a matter of speculation as to who will be the members to leave the Government, and who their successors.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

, ,<E Qn resuming It was reported that the following resolutions h«d been carried :— (1) " That whereaß ttto exemption from rates conceded to those owners who paid for the oocftruotlon of their water raoes will cease at the end of about two years from May JbbV, no departure be now : made from the resolution agreed to on the 7th March, 1884, by whloh the water rates are now levied." (2) "That the present system of allow- Ing ratepayers to make their own water raoes, and having the water free of charge bo discontinued," (3) "That the Engineer In January., In eaoh year bring before the Oounoll the names of those ratepayers who, In his opinion, have been fairly compensated for the making of their water races, by the exemption granted $horn from the payment 1 of water raoe rates." (4) "That In charging owners or oc cupiers for the maintenance of their water raoes, the mileage shall be charged on the aggregate length of eadh raoe passing through each separate property, and not npon fractions o| miles' as Ind! bated by trie divlslbhi of the rhral sec- B .", - - ' ■ The fo^lowlpg nqtlce of motion f(ot ne^k meeting was glyen ;— " Tfcat fpr the fqtnro ! . the wat^r rate W raised on the following ' basla, via., one-half as hitherto on mile* age, and one-half aooordlng to numbej of aorea of each pjopoity benefited,"

THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

. + [PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION ] London, June 22. The Marquis of Hartington has con vened a meeting of Unionists for to day. In the House of Lords, the Earl of Carnarvon advised that the war vessels of Germany and Russia should be absolutely excluded from Imperial forti fied ports, and the entrance of French and Italian vessels should be limited Lord Elphinstone, m reply, stated that /it would be be impolitic to disclose the I present intentions of the Government.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

4 . [per press association. J Rhodes Convalescent Home. AUCKLAND, JUQB 23 The commission appointed to enquire whether the Rhodes Convalescent Home la required as nn aided institution andor the Charitable Institution i\ct, tc-day deoided that considering the ample pro vision made for Convalescent patients at the hospital, the Home is not required within the meaning of tho Act. ' i Dismasted Ship Sighted. Gisbornb, June 23. Some natives at Mania state that a white vessel dismasted was seen on the 10th !nßt,, a few miles eff Table Cape. Sudden Death. Blenheim, June 23. A very sudden death occurred last evening A man named Joseph Walton, while driving homo to Onamatctu became ill, and was taken baok to town. The doctor was sent for, but death occurred just as the doctor came In. The cause wa9 heart disease. Post Office Robbery. Wellington. June 23. deveral of tho poßtal notes stolen from the Post Jffice at Petone last Saturday have been discovered half burned m the sandhills near the township A quantity of postage stamps were also found. The police believe they have a due to the thievea.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

♦ [per press association J. Auckland, Jane 22. Fine Awanul, who pleaded guilty to a conepiraoy to defraud m connection with Native Lands m the Tauranga district, was this morning sentenced to six months bard labor, and to pay £250 fine and £10 coats, and to be imprisoned till the money was paid. David Aaher, who vras yester day fonnd gul.ty of a similar charge, was sentenced to niue mnnths bard labor and to pay a fine of £35 with £25 ooata and to be imprisoned till the fine was paid J 6 natives charged similarly were discharged on a nolle prosequi, and this cloßed the criminal sessions. The Ojurt is now sit ting on civil business, the first case taken being a claim by Mrs Freestone agalnßt Dr Kennedrlne, for £400, damages for loas of an eye through alleged negligent treatment, The Onehnnga Waterworks Loan being fonnd insufficient to complete the work a public meeting Jaet night resolved that it was advisable to raise an additional loan of £2000, New Plymouth, June 22. A daring Attempt at incendiarism was made last night, endangering a large block of buildings, m which the Criterion Hotel stands. IF?"! ££} Wanqantji, June 22. It Ib rumored that a prominent commis sion agent of this town has left the dls trlot, and probably the colony, owing to financial difficulties. Masterton, June 22. Willhm Waddle, charged on remand with being m poasesaion of a portion of a distillery plant, was found guilty by Mr Yon Sturrner, R M., and fined £75 or aiz months imprisonment, The money if as deposited and notioe of appeal given . Wellington, June 22. A meeting of traders opposed to Mr Joyce's Shop Hours Bill was held last night. A number of petitions sent out were returned bearing 3000 signatures, and there aro still a number of petitions to come m. A deputation was appointed to wait on the four olty members, asking for their support m opposing the Bill. Two artillery Instructors who recently arrived from Home have buen sent to Otago and Lyttelton respectively, to fn struot the detaohments of the permanent force at these places. The action of the Licensing Com ml t too of Patone m refusing to grant licenses to the lessees of two looal houses at the last annual meeting, will shortly be traversed m the Supreme Court, At Masterton on Wednesday, a station hand named Ohaffrey, engaged on the Rev Andrew's station, met his death while attempting to ford the Whaiemea river. The body has not yet been re covered. Sir George Grey met with an enthusl astio recoptlon at Greyfcown to-day. Ad dreßßGQ of welooma were rend, by the Mayor of Gfroytown, and by Mahnpuku, on behalf of the' Maoris. T^e Native Kt^a Corps formed a guard of honor. Oi4msxohdroh, June 22, About one o'clock this morning, William Anderson alias Price, and George Alexander, were arrested by Dateotives Neill and Q,Oqnnqr, while endeavoring tn break into the White Horse Hotel. They were brought up at the Police Ooart to-day and remanded till Monday. Mr Partridge, of the firm of Partridge and Buddie, wine merchants, died suddenly I this morning. In consequence of a statement m a tele gram from Dunedln published this morn ing that the appointment of Mr Justice Ward to the vaoant judgshlp would not be acceptable to the Bar or Bench, a maetlng of members of the logal profession In Ohriatohu:oh was held at the Supreme Court Library at 3p m. to-day. Twenty seven were present and apologies were received from several others who were unable to attend owing to the shortness of the notioe of the meeting. The follow ing resolution was oarrled unanimously : '/ That the members of the legal profession presaqt at this meeting having practised for 'some yeays before H.la ijonor Mr Justice Ward are of opinion that his permanent appointment as Snprema Court judge would be acceptable tq thu profea- Blon." It was decided to forward a copy of the resolution to the Minister for Juatioe. It is stated that the Gaa Committee of the Olty Council calculate that If Municipal gas works are eroded they : will be able to supply gas at 6a per 1000 ft. The Committee aro endeavoring to ascertain the probable support to be received from tho cltizons. At Kalapol tc-day the jury at an In quest returned a verdict that the Infant child of J,ane Morris was born alive and had a gepmate existence, that death w»3 1 caused by auffooation arising through want of proper assistance at the time of the birth, and neglect on the part of the mother m not obtaining help. 4 W&erant wan subeeqaently Issued {or hor arrest. Oonßt^ble Oollartoa, qtaiionod Taeura, had several' fiba broken by tijetag thrown f.rom his horse, whlo.h got Into, a quick* I aand^

THE ABHBURIOM GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 18&S



D. Thomas. FA.RMFFS, BUY BOOTH and MACDON AID'S Sheep Feeding Racks, Will pay for themselves In a Season. D. THOMAF. FOR SALE. Q<EVERAL GOOD FATIMS CHEAP TO LET. rt.l A A ACRES ALFORD FOREST, /CittVVj half Bngllßh graas, 3i p'tr Acre ■■ ' D, THOMAS, . Aahburton. I I HAVE FOR SALE OR TO LET. A GENERAL STORE (m Oheitaey) doing a good buaineaa. No Good- will. Stock at Valuation. No opposition. Profitable business; good opening for energetio man. Foe pattloalara apply D. THOMAS, Aehborton. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSUBANCE COMPANY. T HAVE been appointed Agent for -T- the above Company, and am now prepared to take risks on Buildings, Stock and Ciopa at current rates. D. THOMAS, Ashburton; Skin Bales* I shall hold Fortnightly' Saleß of the above throughout the Season, at my WOOL STOBES, West Street, Ashburton commencing FBIDAY, 29ih JDNE, at 12. o'clock, D. THOMAS. I have oeen appointed Agent FOR THE Mercantile Finance Co., 'CHBISTCHUBCH, Wb« are prepared to advanoe Money BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOCK CROP LIENS, or other Soonrlt>', D. THOMAS. I AM APPOINTED Sole Agent From Bakaia to Rongitata ?oa MORTON AND WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip Placed lßt by the Canterbury A. and Apscoiation after an exhaustive trial, D. THOMAS, Ashbuitoa Agricnltaral Implements. * I AM APPOINTED SOLE AGENT IN ASHRORTOA FOB Mesbbb BOOTH MoDONALD & l/w Carlyle Implement Works, Chrletchroh. ! SAMfiS IMFI.KIHEN'I8 L ON HANI>I Inspection Invited* B, THOMAS. (Late!©fMA.T£ON, Cox and Co,) - Aahburtoa,



Public Notices : WHAT WILL IT COST TO PEIMT? HpEE Oentennhl Publishing Company I undertake to revise and prepare Munuecnpt for JPUBLICATI! N, either m eeria 1 or book form, rstiraat?B and De- signs furnished GARNET WALCH I™-^,,, NAT J. B^RNEI' J dlfcorß - Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 1; 2 MUSIC. REDUCTION II TERMS. Lessona from £1 Is por Quarlor. MR J. H. B HOOKS is prrparod to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ. Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Is 1 ;, at greatly reduced terms Pupils can have Lessons at their own homea (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks 1 residence, Peter btreet. The Quarter commences from any date. Pianos tuned and repaired, also bought and sold on Commission. A reduction made for two or more pupils m one family. Particulars on application to J. H BROOKS, 6t62 Peter Street, ' WHY 1 WHAT'S O'CONJSELL DOING NOW ? Selling • HORSE CLOTHS from 15s Od WATERPROOFOILSBIN SUITS from ... 12s 6d CALICO TENTS from 12s 6d And everything else m the Trade equally cheap ; and sll his own make. Let us go and see P. O'CONNELL'S Al Tent Depot. Where is his Shop ? why, OOMPTON'S BUILDINGS! Moore Street, Ashburton. 6*29 JOHN VIOKEBY CASH BUYER OP PIGS AND A THOROUGHLY PRACTICAL BUTCHER AND BACON CURER BEGS to announce to the residents of Aahbartou and District that he has socoeeded la procuring a suitable cellar for the BACON CURING BUSINESS And la now prepared to execute orders m that line, and can guarantee eatiafaction and despatch. Orders left at the Pork Batohory, Eaet Street will have prompt attention. joeFyickery. 4 157 - THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co,, Ltd SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £11,000 DIRECTORB: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman. Geo. Jameson O. J. Harper H. Friedlander A. Harrison John Obr D. H. Bbown. fl IHE Directors are prepared to receive 1 4V DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent. If fixed for 6 months six per cent. If deposited at call fivo per oent. J. H. TWENTYMAN, Secretary. BLANKETS. BLANKER. I HAVE secured a large lot of Heavy ASHBURTON BLANKETS, slightly stained. COME EAKLY a8 the price will sell them quick. Ashkrton ClotMng Mart, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS. Kobert Alcorn. Trees. Trees. Trees. NOTICE TO PLANTERS. fTHLE UDderalgnad bpga to thank hie X numeroua Prlendn and Caatomera for their past favors, and calls tholr special ftttentlpn to hla extensive Btook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of every descrip- tion; . • y N.B. -Planting done by contract, and all Treea supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for -12 months. Fruit Treea pruned and gardena kept In order by the week or by the year. All kinds of Cabbage and Strawberry Pianta on Bale, All orders by post, or left with Mr H. G. Flower, Confectioner, East Street, shall receive my prompt attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSJEfcY, 4 192 Allenton, Ashburton^ 30 ? 000 FE : q : ITrfS : EESr~ No Chmtcfciwch Wcolly Aphis or Kangiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seosonis Planting by far the largest and Best Stock of Fiuit Treea m Canterbury, probably m the CakMfty, consisting cf— APPLE TREES M3AR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TBEES CHERRY TREES APIiJCOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, well grown robust tree s i and grafted on the best stocks. Also large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FO^KSI and SHELTEH TR&EP, ftoaea, Crna- mental Trees, Shrubs, Roo^s, &c, &c. m. great variety. MESSRg & SEALY # CO., Seedsmen, Eaßt sijree continue to act on my behalf «fc Town, nd all oydera, &0., entrusted to th,em, sh, &U have prompt attention. DESCBIPIIVE PIUOBD CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, THOMAiTsBALY, River Bank, Ashbuiini^i Fronting south approach to %H^H|



PuWic Notices mHE Tonder of H. Cbam-ield has been X accepted for CTc-H; Tu'-n icka at Aahburton Forks. 6 148 A. FRISBY, NOTICE la hereby given that the Clerk will be m attendance at the HM. Ooart Office, Sonth Rakaia, on FJKIDAF, 29th Juno Instant, between the hoars of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m By order, J. JR. COLYER, I 6 149 Clerk of Court, THE "BED CROS3" PRESERVING COMPANY, Ohapel Btreet, South Yarra, Victoria, /"^ ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \_J and at same price ; also Peaohee, Pears, Apricots, of the finoM; quality, and m heavy syrup. All theso goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, lato of California. The Jams, Jellies, Picklee, Toraata Sauce, and Afifiorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 Crystal Palace_Skatiag Rink, Patronised by the "ELITES* NOW OPEN DAILY : Morning, 10 to 12 Ladies only, admission free, Skates 6d 2.33 to 4.30, Ladies and Gentlemen, ad- mission Is, Skatea free 7.30 to IP, Ladies and Qentlomen, ad- mießion Is, Skates 6d The moßt enjoyable and healthful exercise m Ash burton. I SATURDAY NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT JMILE R\CE ?FOR LADIES. First Prize Silver Medal, LADIES' RACE. LADIES' RACE. The Prize will be presented to the winner at the Carnival. CRYSTAL PALACE ELITE HOLLER SKATING EINK. A GRAND FANCY DRESS BURLESQUE AND NATIONAL Costume Carnival, On Skates, takes place, at this Rink on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27th, Far surpassing any similar event ever seen m ABhburton. The scene of MERRY SKATERS IN COSTUME will be one of the most Dazzling and Brilliant^over witnessed m Australasia. Grand Entry of Costume. BKA.TES AT 8 30. Admission, la. 6 122 The Asliburton Dispensary. . SPEGIAL~SoTICE. CM". BROOKE begs to announce * that he Is dispensing the Aohbur- ton Doctors, Prescriptions at Wholesale Rato«, viz , One Shilling leas than the ordinary price. Patients are therefore advised to inßißfc upon having a written Prescription, that they may have the option, If they wish, of availing themselves of such roduded charges, . In the event of written Prescriptions being refused, by oommuaicatlng with C. M. Brooke, he will take otepa to prooure another thoroughly qunllfi ad dootor for the district. The finest Ood Liver Oil, specially imported, Linseed Meal, and other re- quisites m constant demand at Reduced Rates. AH Patent Medicines at Store* keepers' Prices. TfiStH FirBAOTED, .2s. c. m. bTooke, Pharmacist. T. I Bullock, fi\O LEI— 6-roomod. House with ver- X andah, East Town Belt, lately m oooapation of Mr F. Hltohlngs. Apply to _ T. BULLOCK, j TO LET. "DOOMS m the Aroade Chambers. JLii Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS. FOB SALE— 2 second-hand Double- Fuirow Ploughs, by Beid and Gray. _ T. BOLLOCK. TO LET, A DWELLING-HOUSE containing 9 rooms, well .situated m Tancred Btreot, lately occupied by R. McOwen, Eet lhere is an excellent water supply together with every convenience ; will be let at a low rental. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. OQ^ A well-built 4-roomed House] oLOO, and Seotion on Creek road, and known as part of Walsh's Paddock. Price aa above. This offers a favorable opportunity for a working man obtaining a cheap property, as the owner has decided to Bell at a great Baocifioa. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. -| Q ACRES, 31 porohes, fenced and laid XO down m Eoglieh grass, situated at the corner of Mitohana and South fioado, about 1J miles from the County Sale- yards. * Suitable paddock for persons living at a distance, and sending stock, to, the yards for Bale. T. BULLOCK; MONEY TO LEND on first c)a«8 Scourity m suma to unit borrowers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpO LET—At a very low rental, a large h. building fronting East Street, suit- able for » grain and chaff .store. T. BU,LL,(H K. FOR SA.LE}— Capital Building Site, oorner section fronting Alford Forest Road, near Mr Stool's Store Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET— 6 roomed honie, oentr«lly situated, m Tanored street. Apply to m T. BULLOOK. 'fKBttP GQUNTRX. ' '." ■tflO IE? ab,pat Aores Sheep I X Country far gra;alng. A very low 1 rental will be accepted. Apply to T. BULIiOOIT.



Public Notice ST. JOHKV3 LODGE, No 1858, E.o". rpHE Installation of the W.M. and S. investiture of Officers of the above lolgo will take place m the Maaonlo Hall, Tar.ored Btreet, on MONDAY, 25th mat,, at 7 30 p.m Viaiting Brethren cordially invited CYRIL JEPHSON, 6 147 Hon. Sec NOTICE TO SHEEP OWNERS. IT la pattlcularly reqaeated that the Annual Returns of Sheep owned on tho 3lst May last shall be sent m by the 30th inst. Aftor that date Section 21 of the Sheep Act, 3878, will beatrlofcly enforood. REGINALD FOSTER, 6 118 laapeotor In Charge. 1.T.N.0.T.G.A0.T.U. ON SUNDAY next, 24th Jane, being the Festival of Rt. John the Baptist, at the request of the Masons of Aehbar- ton, the Rev K. A. Scott will hold a Special Service at St Stephen's Church at 3 p.m , at the conclusion of which a col- lection will be made m aid of tho poor and distressed of the district. All Masons are requested to meet at the Somerset Masonic Lodge, at 2 p.m., for the purpose of marching m procession to attend the i Service. Full Regalia, White Ties and i Gloves. TflOS. WILLIAMS, R.W.M., Thistle Lodge. GHAS. HAWSON, W.M., St John's Lodge. HENRY W. FELTON, 6t138 W.M,, Somerset Lodge. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD EMPOWERING BILL. ■"VTOTIOE Is hereby given In accordance ±S with the Standing Ordera of the General Assembly that it is intended daring the presenteesßion of Parliament to apply for the PARSING of a BILL to authorise tbo sale by the Monnt Somers Road Board of Buoh part of Reserve 1631 In the Alford Survey District with the buildings erected thereon, as the Mount Somers Road Biard, the Mount Hufct Road Board, and the Anama ttoad Board shall by resolution severally passed by the nald Road Boards, determine to be no longer required foe Road Board purposes ; the proceeds of auoh sale to be divided between the Mount Somera Road Dlatrlot, tho Mount Hutt Road District, and the Anama Road Dißtriot m accordance with the terms of the agreement In that behalf made between the Bald Boards at the time of the separation of the Bald Road Diatrlols the one from the other A copy of tho Bftid BUI with plan oerti- fiod aa correct by Charles Corapton Fooka, authorized Surveyor, is deposited at the Resident Magistrate's Courthouse, Ashburton, for public inspection. OHAS. W, PURNELL, Solicitor for the Bill. Ashburton, 16th Juoe, 1888. 6 103 la Bankruptcy. In tho District Court of Aehburton (being a local Court of Bank- ruptcy) holden at Aahburton. In the matter ol'the "Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and the Acts amending the Bime, and of the bankruptcy c£ Thomas Gaumt Marhiott, of Ashburtor, iq the Provincial District of Canterbury, Farmer. I HEREBY summon a General Meeting of tho Creditors of tho above- named bankrnpt to be held at the District Courthouse, Aohbcrton, on FRIDAY, tho 29th day of Jane instant, at 11 o'clock In the forenoon, to connider the said Bankrupt's Intended application to the Oonrt for an order of discharge. Dated the 23rd day of Jane, 1888. J. C. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. Notice is hereby given that the Court h»s appointed FRIDAY, the 13th day of July, at 11 o'clook m the forenoon, as the time for hearing the above-named Bankrupt's application for an order of discharge, and such application will be made accordingly. Dated the 23rd day of June, 1888. OHAS, W. PURNELL, 6f146 Solicitor for the Bankrupt. _ Auctions. Clearing Sale D THOMAS has received instructions , from Mb S, Brown, to sell by Public Auction, on his farm, situated a Wakanui, the following LIVE AND DEAD STOCK OH THURSDAY, JUNE 28th, At 12 o'clock. IMPLEMENTS. Q -Furrow Plough fy D.R Ploughs A -Leaf Harrows -| Set Disc Harrows by Duncan •| Dray and Frame £\ Broadcast Sowers by Duncan " Sot Scotch Harness - 17-ooolter MoSherry Drill : " Rollor A quantity oj Gat Sheaf and Straw Chaff. A qu.a&tity of Graßß Seed Harneas, uovore, Sundries to numer* ous to particularise. HOUSES. O First-class Draught Horacß 5 Good Useful Carriage Horses and Hacka IBay Geldlog, 2yraold, "Murat," by Apremont, out of Mlbb Kate IBoan Carriage Horse, 6 years by Dundee IRoan Carriage Horse, 3 years, by Kingfisher IBay Mare, Fairy Queen, 6 yoars, Winner of Tiawald Selling race, ' 1 Chestnut Mare, L:\dy Agnea, 5 years, ran fourth Jn Ashburton Soiling Race againet fourteon, also ran third m Ashburton Con- eolation IBay Trotting Horse, 6 years, by Yankee Trotting fet»llion Hambletonlng, broker^ to single, and doubla harness, S^ery fatft Hatuesß wltn eaoh Horse' Q^A^.and 8-tooth fijerlno Ewes to fQO\J I^mb la September "i" %(\ loo^ Qwwbrod S*aeeaora "1 KC\ 00^ Crossbred Tarnlpers T f\f\ Cfoasbred 2 tooth Good Stores Luncheon provided. D, 6°lU AwUannt.



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KxATttra'fS Ooooh LozENOK3 cures Coughs, Afthma, and Bronohitis. Medioal testimony states that no other med^oine so efleotiial m the otife 6< those'dangdrous maladies. Otic Loz'^ogf aJote gi7BB ease*, one br two at Bed- time eaaores'teet. '.For relieving d,iffloalt^ p( jjreathin'g they are iaValaable. They contain no opldm pr any Sold by ill