THE PRIMATE ON EARLY MARRIAGES

The Archbishop of Canterbury m opening Oxford Hall. Bethnal Greer, expressed his satisfaction that the work carried on at Oxford Honse— out of whioh the new hall has grown— bod a religious basis In referring to efforts made for the social elevation of the working classes bis Grace Bald that ihe two great evils of Bethnal Grren were drunkenness and early rccklfßS mar riage?; Drunkenness w»b an < ffeuce against all mankind, and early reckless marriages were ofT-rces aln_.o-.fc rs great. Early marriages did not appear tn take place amonjj the upper class^a, for he had heard it said that the young men seemed inclined to g've up the idea cf marriage. They put It off until they possessed enough to keep a wife and ohildren. But m his own part of Lon don it almost made his blood run cold to think of the many early marriages. Sometimes he heard In Lambeth Church on a Sunday morning after Easter the lists read ont of the third and the second and the first time of asking So-and-so, and there was au enormous nnmber of minors who did not think it any harm with no means m the wcrld to Bet up and begin to bring a family into tha world. Self-restraint was the road whioh governed both kinds of intemperance. There was only one way by whioh men oould obtain a fair share of God's good things, and that was by the road of dellgence, industry and thrift.

HOW MACAULAY WORKED.

The following, m "GrevilJe's Memoirs " ft of Interest as recording what James Stephen told Greville of Macautay'a plan of life, "No care or cultivation, however (Greville reflects), oould have made me what MioauUy is : — " When In India Maoaulay used to get up at Bye every morning (as everybody else did), and till nine or ten he read Greek and Latin, acd went through tbe -whole range. of olassloal literature of every sort and kind ; that one day m the Government library he had met with the works of Ohrysostom, fourteen Greek folios, and that he had taken h "me first one volnme and then another, till he had read the whole through, that is, he had not read every word, because ho had found that it contained a great deal of stuff not worth reading, bnt he had care fully looked at every page, and bad actually read tbe greater part, I asked Stephen by what mental process Maoaulay had contrived to accumulate such bound less stores of information, and how it was all so sorted and arranged m bis head tbat it was always producible at will. He laid that he had first of all the power of abstraction, of giving his undivided at tention to the book and the subject on which he was ocoupled j tben, as other men read by syllables or by wordß, he bad the faculty, acquired by use, of reading by whole sentecces, cf swallowing as lt were, whole paragraphs at once, and thus he Infinitely 'abbreviated the mere meohanloal part of study."

THEATRICAL REALISM.

The latest novelty ln theatrical realism Is than described by the " San Francisco Chronicle" In a notice of the first perform ance of a* new play entitled "A Dark Secret " ;— " The Interest of the scenic portion of tbe play centres around the water scenes m tbe third and fourth acts, snd no scenes of more complete realistic effect have beed presented on the San Franclsoo stage. The hero of the drama, Martin Brooke, who Is entered for the diamond sculls, has had his arm lamed on the morning of the raoa by Stephen Norton, and at the last moment Henry Petersen, the well-known oarsman of this elty, makes his appearance and defeats the villain Stephen, and wins the race. Tht finish of tbe race', is exhibited to the andience, not by the nenal stage devices, but by Petersen rowing his shell aoross the line on real water, while boats and canoes and a steam launch ply about m the vicinity. But the interest m the water scene ia heightened ln the fourth *o* t when Stephen throws May Joyce bodily into the water, to conceal the evidence of a murder he has oommltted, which evidence she has m her possession. Bhe sinks onoe, and a second time, and as abe is about to *\-k a third time, Martin Brooke takes a header from ihe bow of a wherry m wbioh he is being rowed on the river, eelies the drowning girl and supports her until the boat can come to their assistance. These two scenes are not only realistic, they are real, as the drip ping blo>hei of May and Martin testify." It may be added that the actress who, as the heroine of this piece, nightly Indulges m this plunge-bath, was onoe well known |n Melbourne, viz., Hiss Annie Mayor.

AN UNFORTUNATE PRESSMAN.

The "Toronto Globe" announces the death of Mr Georgo Eyvel, of the Canadian "Hansard" staff, and one of tbe best known journalists of the Dominion, from the effects of a most 1» men table series of events. Ho waß going home alone one very cold night, about four weeks ago when he was set upon by three men and sand bagged. He was rendered uncon scious by at least two heavy blows, and was then robbed by bis assailants, who even took tbe overshoes from his feet. He lay unconscious for about four hours, then recovering, fonnd his hands frtz-m and himself unable to get homo. He dragged himtelf to the nearest house, and being unable to find or reach the nearest bell rapped with his hands on the glass beside the r}oor. Not being able to attract attention, he rapped harder and broke the glass. This aroused the people of the house, who came down, and mis apprehending the* situation Instead of taking him In kept him oqt of doors while somebody went to s drng store to telephone for the police. In due time two constables arrived. Mr Eyvel gave them bis name and address, bnt they, Instead of taking him home, took bim to the police station where he lay till 11 o'olock next morning, when he was taken home. On arriving there he was placed under medical care. Tbe utmost tbat surgical skill could do was done, but m vain. A few days ago parts of all the fingers of his left hand were removed, and a day or two afterwards throe £ngera of hlo right hans} were taken a*hyi Owing tb*h|a health having fc^en run down at tbe time of the occurrence Mr Eyvll'a consti tution was unable to stand these severe shocks, and be sank until Monnay, when he dibd. He leaves a wife and three tm«U children « ' .

LICENSING COMMITTEES.

j (Wellington " PoBt.") Thit tte House ehould have been of>unted out m the eff.:t ti aeoure for women the rght to vote at licensing e'- ctionß, la comes hat of a r» fl ction on )ihe gallantry cf honourable members. . They might a» leaot have aeuiflted to make [ a hov e, bo hb to follow tho claims of the j fclr sex to be fairly di cussed, even If not ! prepared to concede them. Wd certainly ' would not like to ace universal suffrage, irrespective of sex, established In regard to licensing elections In f. c f , instead of having tho elective p-inc'ple txtended m any way it would bj infi .Holy preferable to see it abolished Nho^cther. It has certainiy not worked vr 11 m t»ny way. Tho Interests of temperance have not been advanced by tho licensing tribunals being made elective bodies, but m many instances gross Injustice hss been Icflioted on private iudlvidoalß. Iv m >re tban one locality licenses have been granted by eleoted committees whioh certainly would not have been granted by any Bench o Magistrates of responsible Ctmmisaiouers. The enormous powers of tbe Lioenaing Act have, In a great many places, devolved upon incompetent or unecrnpuloua persons, and altogether the present system of elec tion must be pronounced a complete fail ure. If tbe franchise were extended so as to do away with the present qualifica'ion of paying rat if- , and were made universal, whioh would ha^e lo be the case to meet Mr Fulton's viewa, the result would, we believe, be moat disastrous, and the Licensing Commit teeß would be evan of a worse type than st preeent. It would be far better to repeal the clauses providing for elective oommlttees, and revert to the old practice of nominated Licensing Com missioners. Tbe triennial farce of voting as to whether licenses may be Increased or not, might also well be done away with. If, however, eleoted committees are to be retained, lt Is m every respect desirable tbat tbat tenure of offioe Bhould be extended. Assured of a three years' term a better class of men wou'd probably be found to ocoupy seats on committees, and I those honestly desirous of using their poaition to improve the class and character of licensed houses generally would have some chance of doing so. At present they have none. Any committee-man who now gave notice of his determination to insist on improvements, would atand a poor chance of re-election In a great many dlstrlots. It would be a great Improve ment on the present system to have the oommlttees chosen for three years, and there would then be some obanoe of the law being strictly and uniformly enforced.

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES ON " PIANO POUNDING."

I don't like your chopped music any way. That woman— she bad more sense m her head than forty musical societies — Florence Nightingale, says the musio yon pour out is good for sick folk, but the music you pound out isn't. Not that exactly but something like it. I have been to hear some musio pound* lnp, Ik was a young woman, with as many while muslin flounces round her as the planet Saturn has rings, that did it, I She gave the music stool a twirl or two, [ and fluffed down on lt like a whirl of soap suda m a band basin. ! Then she pulled np her cuffa ss If Bhe was going to fight for the champion's belt. Then she worked her limba and hands — to limber them, f suppose— and spread out her fingers till they looked as though they would pretty much cover the keys from tbe growing end to the squeaky one. Then ttoie two hands of hers made a jump at the keys as If they were a couple of tiger coming down on a flock of black and white sheep, and the piano gave a great howl as if It's tail had been trod on ; Dead ■ op— bo still you could haar yonr hair growing. Then another jump and another howl as if the piano bad two tails and you had trod on both of tbem at onco ; and then a grand scramble and string of jumps, up and dowo, backward and forward, one hand over the other, like a stampede of rats and mice more than like anythlug I call music. I like to hear a woman sing, and I like Ito hear a fiddle slag ; but these noises they hammer out of their wood and ivory anvils — don't talk to. ms. I know the difference between a bull-frog and a thrush.

FRIDAY'S DIVISION.

The division on Friday evening on Mr Seddon's proposal to adjourn the debate on Mr Monk's amendment to the p_totion for going into Committee of Supply is significant of the very peculiar position of parties m the House. On looking over the names recorded by tho teller, it will at once be seen that five members of what is known as the old Opposition, or Opposition proper, voted with the noes snd even Ministers were m a minority of 9. No doubt, Messrs Fish, Feldwick, Levestam, Turabull and. Pratt voted as they did m order to show that the question wag not to be regarded as a party one, and that the division itself was not the outcome of an organised movement to unseat Government. But the fact remains that with the aid of five of their following the Government were badly beaten and that had the division been taken strictly on party lines they would have found •hemselves m a minority of not Jesa thaii eighteen. 'Jn fact, as stated during tne debate, it is absolutely fine thas Ministers are at. the head of the smallest of the three parties m the House, and are dependent for their retention pf office on the support or forbearance of the party of which Mr Lance is apparently de facto the leader, and Messrs Walker , aud Fitchett, the whips. In regard to i the Tariff proposals, Sir H. Atkinson is m the main carrying out tho v'""^ 0 f this party who cn»£ not i iave c ; rried mem without his assistance, and there foie the Opposition proper rally round him when needful to enable him to push on m tl^e direction m which they wish hiin'to go, but knowing by past ex perience how high handed tho Premier is, the Opposition evidently think it necessary to make him aware that while they may be counted on ag $lUe_s so long ag t^e, Goyericiuient pursues the path or policy whioh they approve they are not to be regarded as having merged their identity m that of the Atkinson following, and have not gone over to the Ministerial stqucford. That, as we readj the indications, is the mean ing ot Friday's division and no more than that. By the division the Opposi tion have made this clear to the country and they have made it equally cleav that the Ministry without their aid could not stand for a day. The Fremiev will, it may be anticipated, try to $mpn the position to best account by forcing the estimates as far as. possible, trusting to the unwillingness of his opponents to turn him o^t $t thp urpsen^ critical juncture, but h,e vf\\\ do well to abstain from pushing too far or he may have reckoned without his host, and that m place o% a friendly hint, he may be con fronted with an uumistakeably hostile demonstration, »

A POWER BEHIND THE GERMAN THRONE

William, lately The Crjwn Prince of Prussia, ia now Emperor of Germ*ny. The sudden change which haa taken plaoe m the affairs of that great nation may lead to ourions complications. Not the least curious, perhaga, will be those ln which a lady of American birth is like'y to play a prominent part. Impetuous, domineering, autoo.-aiio aB the new Emperor la understood to be, he is like wise said to be aa wax m the hands of one c ever and cl>ar-headtd woman — the lady juat r. ferred to. HER HISTORY. The atory of how aha became a power whit one of the moat exclusive of raaes, morbidly jjaluua of the Influence of foreigners domiciled among them, is worth the telling. It waa m 1864 that the beauty and grace nf Mary Lea, the daughter of a New York banker, capt.vated tha heart of old Prlnoe J?.eder.ok of Sohleewlg-Hol steln. She was tlnn but twenty -four, and he wa% stVdnty. Tbe marriage, howeve r , took p'aoe after a red hot oourtablp of fewer daya than he had years. The bridegror m wai ii.fatuated with his; bride, fortune smiled, and the Emperor of Austria created her Princess von- Noer m her own right. Hen lively companion* ship on a tbree months' trip among the Arabs and m the Hoy land still further enslaved the aged groom, who, In the wealth of his eff otlon, left her every farthing of his enormous riches on their return to Cairo. The Noor estates alone were worth nearly a million sterling. A few daya afterwards he died of apoplexy, aud the fair Amerioan found heratlf, at less than twenty-five, a Princess, one of the wealthiest women m Europe, free, to marry whom she would, and with a romance about her that doubled all her charms. her "second." She soon had crowds of suitors at her feet. Among them oame Count Walder- Bee, a noble of ao undent Prussian family, a favorite with tho KtDg ond Chancellor, an officer of mark, and, what Is more, a handsome, cl ver and emblllous man. The Battle of Sadowa made him a M*jor- General. They were wad towards the end of 1866, and shortly aftewarda took up their residence m Berlin. IHE WAIiDERSEES. Aided by the wit aud cleverness of tbe wife and the popularity and ability of the husband, the Walderaees aoon baoame great people. The Franco-Prussian war only added to his reputation, and when Count Von M_ol)ke'a age compelled him to seek a deputy, tbe Count waa ohoeen for the post. As Quartermaster-General his power In the military nation wbb naturally acknowledged, and the salon of the Countess became one of the rallying points for the friends of the Ohacoellor. In 1881 Prinoe William, the present Emperor, married. Hia wife, the nelce of Oountees Waldenee's first husband, is— not to put too fine a point on It — a stupid, unatiraotlve woman. The talent and wit of the ex-Empress (our Princess Royal) are intolerant enemies of stupidity and sloth of brain, and no pretence was ever made of hiding this. Naturally, Prlnoe William's indignation at h'B mother's treatment of his wife was great. Very unhappy, chagrined, and helpless, be turned to the brilliant, clever Prlnceaa In Ms trouble. First the wife fell completely uuder the subjection of Lady Waldersee, whoEe quasi -relationship naturally gave a clever woman the greater hold over her, and tbe husband was not long In follow ing. Both are aworn friends of hers, and completely under her dominion — co goes the Btcry. COURT QUARRELS. The immediate effects, of oourae, are not hard to see. The bitterest sort cf bate has been sown between tbe Empress mother and the fair Amerioan, whom the former regards aa a schomer, an intriguer, and adventuress. The Indirect are that the present Emperor and hia wife are at daggers drawn with their mother and mother-in-law. In the salon of the Countess they attend tha lectures of Pastor Smoker, the leader of the furious sooial war against the Jews, which is a disgrace to German civilisation, which displeased the liberal-minded Emperor Frederick, and whioh has on one oooasion given Prince Bismarck more than enough to do m smoothing down and explaining away m offioial notloea the forolble phrases of the reigning monarch. THE WALDEBSBES' REVERSES. The Count and Countess, when the late Emperor oame to the throne, naturally met with their reverses. On March 24 the Count waa ordered to the command of the army of the Rhine. It was a pretty plain hint. But considering that In hla house the s'auderera of Sir Morell Mackeoz'e met m force, that there Dr Siocker preached a kind of cru-ade against one part of tho cU'^ins of the Empire, and that tho party of heatod opposition to the Empre.s and intrigue against her found their headquarters m the same plaoe, it is htrdly to be wondered at that Moltke'a representative was really asked m an unmlstakeahle manner to absent himself from Berlin* THE JTUTURB. But it will be another story now. The Princess Waldersee Is not likely to have her light put out for long. At all events the " New York Tribune" doea not think so, to judge from the following, written of course Borne time ago: — "During the past six months court has been paid to her, suoh as was paid to Madame de Malntenon, during the latter part of Louis XlT'a reign. Until the death of ' Unser Fritz' (the late Emperor) her stir will suffer a slight ecllpae. But as soon as young William suoceeda the t&'e of our countrywoman will become a commanding one, and the ' power behind the throne' will be vested ib the person of Mary Lea Prlnoess of Noer and Countess of Walder see. When the end cornea the banished American will triumph, and aßßlet the present Crown Prlnot.es Iq managiqg the next Emperor, and tqrnJog the Snglleh out of Conj-t bag and baggage, The Count will tben return frrpi the Rhino a Field-Blwshal, and the Qoggteic will al to the majostlg feelghta 0 f fc*. ijmbllion ;S

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

(by -blbctrtc txlegbafh copyright.) (Per Pbess Association.) (Reoelved July 3 12 40 p.m.)

DISPUTE.

Sydney, July 3. The question of the ownership of the ] Murray river is . again m dispute between Victoria and New South Wales. The former colony claims jurisdiction over half and the latter colony claims jurisdiction over the whole of the river. The dispute is again raised by the action of New South Wales m pro claiming the river closed for net fishing for ti. reive months.

PUBLIC COMPANIES.

Melbournb. July 3 During the year ending May 31st two hundred and seventy Companies, with nominal capitals were registered m the colony.

CABLE ROUTE.

Lord Knutsford replying to a request made by the Postal Conference, held m January last m Sydney, that the ' Admiralty should survey a route for the | Pacific cable, says that H.M.S. Egeria, which is now on a general surveying tour, would furnish information con cerning deep sea soundings for a general line of cable, but that to survey a route to any purpose would entail long and searching examination. Lord Knutsford adds that no alteration can now be made m the Egeria's orders. The question of hastening the work of surveying must remain open until Lord Knutsford is satisfied there is a prospect of tee necessary funds being forthcoming. The annual cost of the Egeria is ;£r 2,000, and if another vessel is provided to complete the survey the expense will be increased to about irrespective of the ship and expenditure of outfit. ammmmammmamamaaamaiaaaammmammmmmmmmmmma

ASHBUMON f^UAtIDiAN, TtJESDAY, JOLY 3, 188&



aafma—maaaaamawmaaaammammmamjammmmaaamammmama-'-'*. D. Thomas. CHEBTcSEY SALE. The next Sale of SHEEP ASD CATTLE Wil! be held at the above Yards aa JrtONDAY, JULY 9th TO LET. i QAA ACRES of Land, ei;mted at -LOUKJ Majfield, fciuda, and known as Burgess Farm. 'fiotfli D. THOMAS, ;. "16* Ashburton. -i. FARMERS, BUY 7* BOOTH and MAjCDONAIxD'S Sheep -^ikclDi^ \^-. .* Will pay for themsolvei In a Season, D. THOMAB, FOR SALE. QEVERAL GOOD FARMS OHEAP TO LET.| 91AI1 A?-R?S ALFORD FOREST, 6-m\J\J half English grass, 3j pec ... A?" D, THOMAS, Aahburton, ■a | T HAVE FOR SALE OR TO LET.  A GENERAL STORE (m Chertsey) doing a good business. No Good- will. Stock at Valuation. No opposition. Profitable business; good opening foe energetlo man. . . . r .,,- ■■,■■-. Foe partioulars apply ,-..*•: . -D. THOMAS, ■..--■• Ashbnrton. LONDON AND LANOASHHIE FJRE INSURANOE .COMPANY. T HAVE been appointed Agent for ■*■ the above Company, and am now prepa? Ed to take risks on Buildings, Stook and Ciopß at current rates. •;■ D; THOMAS. Ashburton. Skin Sales. ._» I Bhall hold Fortnightly Sales of the above throughout the Season, at my WOOL STORES, Weßt Street, Ashburton .commencing •--■ FRIDAY, 29th JUNE, at 12. o'clock, D. THOMAB. I have oeen appointed Agent FOE THE Mercantile Finance Co., SCHBISTCHUBOH, Who are prepared to advance Money BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOOK OROP LIENS, oc other Bauuit}« D. THOMAS, ' . 'if I AM APPOINTED SOLD. A.OENT From Bakaia to Rangitata TOR M URTON AND WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip Placed Ist by the Canterbury A. and Association after an exhaustive trial, , D. THOMAS, Ashbuiton Agricultural Implements. , I AM APPOINTED . SOLE AGENT IN ASHBURTOU FOR Messbb BOOTH MoDONALD A tv Carlyle Implement Works,.. Christchrch. '.:'■ •- . ••' .JS SAMi.'A IMPLBTV!BNIf? fc ON HAtfDjh/' - Inspection Invited. D. THOMAS. i(Late' 4 of MATsON^CoxlaacgOo,,) Afhburtoni



I Public Notic 93 MUSIC. REDUOTION 13 T£RMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter. MR J. H. BKOOKS is prepared to re- ceive pupils for Piano, Organ.. Violin, Singing and Wee Production, from June Ist, at greatly reduced terms Pupils can have "Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brooks' residence, Peter fc treet. m, - 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. Partioulars on application to J. H. BROOKS, 6t62 Peter Street, BLANKETS. BLANKETS. IHAVE scoured a large lot of Heavy ASHBUBTON BLANKETS, slightly stained. OOME EARLY as the price will sell them quick. Ashburton Clothing Mart, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn. , i ■■ ■ WHY 1 WHAT'S O'CONNELL DOING NOW 1 SelliDg HORBE CLOTHS from ... ... 15s Od ' WATEBPROOFQILSEINSUITS from 12s 6d ] CALICO TENTS from 12s 6d And every thing else m the Trade equally cheap ; and all his own make. Let us go and cc r P. O'CONNELL'S | Al Tent Depot. Where is his Shop ? why, , OOMPTON'S BUILDINGS! Moore Street, ABhburton. 6*29 MONSTER CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing 1 , AMD BOOTS. ANDREW ORR WILL OOMMENOE HIS HALF YEARLY SALE ON Friday, the 29th. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, See Handbills for prioes. ANDEEW OBJL J, Ivess and Co., AUCTIONEERS', GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND FORWARDING AGENTS, SOAREBROKERS, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AOENTS, Lichfield Stbeet, OHRISTCHOROH, BEG to inform the Inhabitants of the Oounty of Aehburton, that the; h»ve made arrangements with one of tbe loading Grain Merchants m Sydney, to receive consignments on their behalf, and are now prepared to make liberal o»uh advances ou all kinds of D.iry and Farm Produce, for Sale m the New Zealand, Sydney, or English markets. In all ca_J63 the original acoount Saleß will be attached to their reports, and their Clients may rest assured that no unnecessary charges will be debited against their consignments Mr Ohables Brabdell hai been ap- pointed to aot as their Ashburton agent, and all business entrusted to bim will reoeive bis best attenthn. Samples of Grain, etc, may be left at his office, where latest Mew Zealand and Inter- colonial market quotations may be ob* tamed. The Shipping branoh of the bußlneiß will be oonducted by «n experienced I Clerk, and business mbn end farmers re* oelvlng goods at Lyttelton will find their charges moßfc moderate. M-lnlng, Insurance, and Bank Shares bought and sold at highest market prioes. Oountry Sales undertaken. Forniture and Produce Sales held every Saturday. Loans negotiated. J. Ivess and Co., LICHFIELD STREET, CEBISTCHTJRCH. | MH,



J Public Notices | Trees. Trees. Trees. fIIHE Undersigned begs to thank his X numerous Friends and Oustomers for their past favors, and calls their speolal attention to his extensive stook of FKUIT AND FORE3T TREES of all sorts. N.B, —Planting done by oontraot, and all Trees supplied and pUnted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order byjthe week or by the year. 40,000 Oup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 4a 6d per 100. 20,000 ditto, 2 year old, 7s 6d and l(b per 100. 24,000 Pious Inslgnis, 4s per 100. All orders by post, or left with Mr H. G. Flowbb, Oonfeotioner, Bast Street, shall receive my prompt attention. James Porter, OLIFTON NURSERY, 4 192 Allenton, Ashburton. 11 -" '  ! 1 T. ißullock, I]o LEX— 6-roomed Home with ver- andah, East Town Belt, lately m occupation of Mr F. Hitching!. Apply to T. BULLOOK. ■ TO JLET. T>OOMB m the Aroade Chambers. X\) Apply to T. BULLOOK. 1 TO FARMERS. FOR BALE--2 second-hand Poublc- Futrow Ploughs, by Reid and Gray. T. BOLLOCK. TO LET, A DWELLING-HOUSE containing 9 • rooms, well situated iv Tanored street, lately occupied by R MoOwbn, j EfQ There is an excellent water supply together with every convenience ; will be let at a low rental. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. -—*—-■ — *•«- OO^ A well-built 4-roomed House 3tO£r» and Seotlon on Greek road, and known bb part of Walsh's Paddook. Price as above. This offers a favorable opportunity for a working man obtaining a oheap property, as the owner has deoided j to sell at a great sacrifice. , T. BULLOOK, FOR SALE. ( ■f Q ACRES, 31 perches, fenced and laid JLO down m Eoglieh grass, situated at th« corner of Mitcbam and South Roada, about 1_ miles from tho County Sale- yards. Suitable paddock for persons living at a distance, and seudiDg stock to tho yards for sale. T. BOLLOCK. MONEY TO LEND on first clbbs Security iv sums to suit borrowers, Apply to < T. BULLOOK. TO LET — At a very low rental, a large " building fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff ..tore. T. BULLOt K. FOR SALE— Capital Building Site, corner section fronting Alford Forest Road, near Mr Steel's Store Apply to ' T, BULLOOK. TO LET — 6 roomed houeo, centrally situated, m Tanored street. Apoly to __ ; T. BULLOCK. SHEEP OOUNTRY. TO LET aboat 2000j Acres Sheep ' Oountry for grazing, A very low rental will be accepted. Apply to T. BULLOOK. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmma John Orr and Co. GIGANTIC SALE OF SURPLUS MILLINEEY i a MANTLES DRESS GOODS GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, j JOHN ORR & CO.'S ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE (Always noted fer Genuine Bargains) WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 30th JOKE. BEING heavily overstocked In Oallcos Sheetings, Blankets, Flannels, Dalits, Men's and Boys* Tweed Suits, &o, surprising Bargains may be counted on, at tho Whole Stook MUST BE CLEARED. 1 && NOTE, —THE GENUIISB OHEAP : SALE IS AT r , JOHN ORE & CO.'S



Public Notices. j Crystal Palace_Skating Rink, WEDNESDAYNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT SIAMESE RACE, SIAMESE RACE, to start at 8.30. to start at 8.30. FRIDAY NIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT Ladies' and Gentlemen's Race, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Race, First prize, pair of Bkates for the winning Lady. The great HA r and CAP CARNIVAL takes place on TUESDAY, 10th July, when FOUR Handsome Medals will be presented to the Ladies and Gentlemen wearing the smallest, largest ond most original HAT and OAP. IL & E. Craighead TAILORS, BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY ABE ■ 1 REMOVING TO COLMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STREET. ; maaaammmmmmmmmmaaaaaaammmmmmmamm - — — ■■ Sporting. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. I To be held on the Ashburton Racecourse 1 ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1888. Patrons : Hon John McLean and Matthew . Stitt. President : John Grigg. Vice-Presidents : G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, D. McLean, and Dr Leahy. I Stewards : J. Coibelt, E W. Bowyer, J. C. N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, J. Jackson, F. Russell, A, Fooks, J. Heseltine, H. G. Pitt, W. B. Denshire. Judge :M. Stitt. Starter :D. Thomas. Ct.erk of the Course : A. Hewson, Clerk of the Scales : T. E, Upton. I Handicappers : Mark Scott, John Corbett, W. B. Denshire. , PROGRAMME : The first Race to start at 12.30 p jn. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 soys \ the second horse to receive 3 soya from ' the stake. For qualified hunters, the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club. Nomination, 10s acceptance, ss. About 2 miles 2. Hunt Club Steeplechase Cup Han- dicap, of 20 soys (cash or trophy) ; the second horse to receive 3 soys Irom the stake. Open to any qualified Hunters, the property of members of any recog- nised Hunt Club. Minimum weight, 10 stone. Nomination, iosj acceptance, ips. About 3 miles over fair hunting 1 country. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 soys jno i weight under 9 stone. The winner to be sold by auation immediately after the race for io soys, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Post entry, 10s. Three-quarters of a mile. 4. Maiden Stkepleciiase Plate, of 15 soys ; the secorjd horse \o veceive 3 soys from the stake, For horses that have never won a handicap steeplechase j for qualified Hunters, the property of mem- bers of the Ashburton County Hunt Club. Weight-for-age. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, free. About two miles. 5. Hunters' Flat Rack Handicap, of 15 soys ; the second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified Huntess, the property of members of the Ashbur- ton County Hunt Club, horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m front of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. Nomi- nation, 10s; acc^ptynce, ss.' About two miles. . 1 .1 • *■' ■ §. Selling Hunters' Steeplechase. Han-. DIqAP, of iq soys ; winner to b<j sold by auction immediately after thi? r aC e for IS sp.vs, any surplus* §0 to the funds of tta £lul> Nomination, jos j acceptance ffee; to bje notified to the Sscwtavy wittyn. teg minutes, afte* the weights aio declared,- On9e *o\md the Stoa^; ec ' hase course * m I fcuLES AND REGULATIONS. 1. 1 he meeting will be held under the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules where applicable. 2. No entry will le received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objec- tions arising out of the racing, shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint, their decision ou all points connected ' with, the carrying out of this programme to be final. 3. A qualified Hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1888 Master of Hounds cerlifi- » cate to be produced at the scales, 4. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all monies payable m accordance wi'h this programme for expenses of the course. 5. AU nominations and acceptances to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Riders m all races except Selling Hack j Race must be members of some recognised Hunt Club, and member's ticket must be pro- duced at the scales if required. 7. Riders who have never won an advertised race of any sort, value 20 soys or over, al- lowed 7lbs m all races, except the Selling Hack Race. f NOMINATIONS. Nominations and entries for Maiden Steeple- ■ chase and Selling Hunters Steeplechase, ac- companied by fees, name, age, description, and performances of horses, and colors of the 9 riders, must be m the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashbuiton, not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 21st, 1888. WEIGHTS. Weights for the Handicap Hurdle Race, Hunt Club Cup, Maiden Steeplechase, and Hunters' Flat Race, will be declared on Mon- day, July 30th, 1888. Weights for the Selling Steeplechase will be declared immediately after the Hunters' Flat Race is run. f. ,_____»______ 1 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances, accompanied by fees, muit be ' m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 4th, 1888. £). Ji FOOKS, |g y Secretary,



Public Notices. MR P. MULLER, Waterton Hotel, presents his oompliments and invites his Friends to a GRAND BALL and SUPPER to be held at the Watertcn Library on THURSDAY, July sth, st 8 o'olook. Ladies by invitation only, 7 5 EVENING OLASSE3 are being held at my Offioe, Montgomery's Bnlld- lngß, Barnett Street, on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9 p.m. . Architectural, P.otor.al, Model, and all branohes of Freehand Drawing, etc., are being taught. B, M. BLAKE, 4 160 Arohiteot; ASHBURTON OOAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT RS. BEAN m thanking his Friendß , for the liberal patronage bestowed npon him for the last six years, begs to inform thorn and all the inhabitants of Ashburton that he is still prepared to deliver promptly all orders tor Newcastle, Westport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Postß and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, Oats, Bran, Chiff, Potatoes, Chick Wheac, &c. &c, at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address :— R. S. BEAN, West street. 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia. •■■-■■■■■■■■■-■■■■■■■'■■■-''■■■■■■'■■'-^ Auctions | : mm WEDNESDAY, 4th JULY, 1888. On the Premises, S.E. Town BeU> bottom of Burnett Street. At 12 o'olock. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Mb Wilfred Wakd, (who is leaving the Oolony) to Sell by Publio Auction, at the above time and place,*— Tho whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Consisting of DRAWING ROOM— Piano, Sofa and 3 Chairs, Walnut and Damask, Ladles end Gentlemen's Arm Chairs, Occasion- al Oh&ifj, Occasional Tables, Brussels Oarpot, Fenders, Fire Irons, Over- ma ite!, Blaok and Gold, Whatnot, Blaok and Gold, Glass Sconces, Oval Wall Mirror, Pictures. DINING ROOM— Suite m Green Plush and Walnut, Book Case, Oheffionier and Esoretolre combined, Telescope Dining Table, sft Bin x 3ft Gin, Table Qover, Brussels Carpet, Fender, Fire Irons, Overmantel, Walnut, Sewing Maohino, " Daviee," Brackets, Orna- ments, Pictures, eto, BEDROOM — Double Brass Bedstead, Spring Mattresses, Single Iron Bed- stead, Spring Mattress, Hair ditto, Mahogany Dressing Table, Swinging Looking Glass, Mahogany Washstand, Marble Top, Chamber Set, Wardrobe, Lookiog Glass Door, Chest Drawers, Carpets, Chairs, Fenders, Arm Chair, HALL-Oilolotb, Bronze, Hat Stand, Carpet Bordering. KITCHEN mm Oilcloth, T^ble, fender, Cooking Utensils and other things, too numerous to mention. Gas jpttlogq throtighotyt the House. FRIEDLANDER BROS, PWR WILLIAMS $**&? Auotion«»-- A, Harrison* ■ . Alired Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOOE AND ESTATE ; AGENT AND VALUATOR. i ! SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olook sharp —Horses, Oattle, Pigs, Prodnoß and Merohandlao. * T7K)R SALE.— Piano by Steinhardt, • Jj quite new ; full trichord ; a beantlful I instrument ; very oheap. Tpxms easy. — i Runts collected, and the business oi I absentees managed with oaro. t Valuation made of Properties or Mer- f chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Good* 1 delivered at the Storo_j for Sale. fc » Agent for the Norwioh Union Firo In. f surance Company, [ TO LET. [ BOARDING-HOUSE fn Oameror f street (baok of Harriao_,*__ Auotlon Yards) __ Eleven Bedrooms, Large Dining R.iom % eto. The whole ia now pat m the best i, order and repair. Possession at onoe. Apply | ALFRED HARBISON,



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