COMMERCIAL.

MONETARY.

[per prbss association.] London, M*y 29. The committee of Scotch depositors unanimously support the Bank of Vic toria's reconstruction scheme. The " Morning Advertiser " consider" that the offer of help from Cape Colony manifests an immense reserve of strength in the Empire, and marks an epoch in j Colonial history. The committee appointed in Glasgow to cake measures to protect the uninsured depositors, insist on the limitation of dividends in the reconstructed banks until the deposits shall have been repaid. The " Times " bays that the Australian banks are now withdrawing gold from Melbourne, and also stopping a portion of the late shipments at Colombo. Buenos Ayrbs, May 30. The Argentine Republic is determined to restore public credit, and to that end a Commission has been appointed to Arrange for the repayment of the debt, and to capitalise the overdue interest. Sydnky, May 30. The depositors and shareholders in the City of Melbourne Bank have accepted the reconstruction scheme.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

London, May 29. It is estimated that the effect of the unprecedented droughts will be to reduce the wheat yield of the world below the average. (Received May 31, 11 a.m.) London, May 30. Two Australian wheat cargoes sold at 29s 4d and 2Ss 7Jd respectively. Stdnjby, May 31. Vheat, chick, 3s 3d ; milling, 3s 6d ; flour. New Zealand, £8. Oat*, fair, 2* 7d ; bright feed, 2s Pd ; seed, 2s 8d to 2s 9d. Birley, Cape, 2s lid to 3s. Bran, B£d ; Pollard, B£d. Peas, 4s 2d. Pota toes, New Z^alani, £3; Circular Heads, £3 Hh to £3 12s 6d. Onions, £4 5s to £4 10a. Butter, dairy made, 6d to 7d ; factory, 9d. Cheese, 4£d. Bacon, s£d to 6jd ; hams, New Zealand, lid to lf>, Melbourne, May 30. Wheat, 33 Id to 3s l£d; flour, roller brands, £6 to £7 53. Oate, Algerian, Is lid ; stout, 2s 2d. Barley, O»pe, 2s 3d. Butter, factory, IOJd. Potatoes, £2 10s to £2 lbs. Cheese, New Zealand factoiy, in bond, sjd. Adelaidk, May 31. Wheat;, 3s 2Jd ; flour, £8 to £8 2s 6d. Oats, 3s to 3a 2d, duty paid. Barley, Cape, 2s 6d to 3s. Bran lOd ; pollard lid to ll£d.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

' PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. JFatwl Hirer Accident. Feildino, May 31. A young man named Donald Clark, in crossing Oroua river at Apita, was washed off Wb horse and drowned, Iht Maori Parliament. Wellington, May 31. Te Moana, one of the speakers at the self constituted Maori Parliament, re cently sitting near Napier, waited on the Native Minister with a petition which he intended to present at the next Parlia ment. The natives ask that the matia to administer their lands and property should be given back to them, and tha; this mana should be entrusted to a body known as a " Uniting of the Maori people." They wished to have two assemblies, one elected by the chiefs and the other by the hapus and tribes, such assemblies to subdivide the lands in a just and proper manner after the title has been investigated. The natives have prepared the petition, trusting it will be read in Parliament. Suicide. The body of a man, nged 40, believed to be a mill hand, was found hanging dead in a shed attached to Mr Ward's premises, Morrison's Bush, near Greytown. He is believed to have been insane. Home Stealing. Hawera, May 31. Oa the third charge of horse stealing against John and Murdoch McLean and Albert Young the accused were committed for trial. .. Th« Premier. Westpokt, May 31. The Premier left for Kelson and Wel lington per Grafton at 11 a.m. Thw lnaag-ahua feat. Sir Pobert Stout addresses the electors at Cape Foulwind this evening. j Unwearied. Duhbdin, May 31. , In the Supreme Couri an order was made suspending from practice William Henderson, solicitor, of Gore, for mis conduct, pending the decision of the Appeal Court. The action was taken at the instance of the Southland Law Society. The l»nnedln XJbel Caae. The "Globe" has given as the name of the writer of the alleged libel, Sydney Maxwell, a mill hand at Mataura. He will be proceeded agiinst at the Court to-morrow.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION.

ROYAL MILITARY TOURNA MENT.

(Received May 31, 10 35 a.m.)

London, May 30. At the Royal military tournament at Islington, the colonial military won five first prizes, six second prizes, and four third prizes

AUSTRALIAN.

THE DAVIS-MILLEDGE AFFAIR.

(Received May 31, noon.)

I Melbourne, May 31. The Cabinet has decided that Davies and Milledge were wrong in leaving the colony while the case against them was pending, and steps will be taken to swear fresh informations if they do not return to Melbourne. Sir Bryan O'Lbughlen, Attorney-General, •ob jected to this decision.

A BIG NUGGET.

A nugget of solid gold weighing fifty-three ounces has been found at Talbot in the Maryborough district.

COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA.

Several creditors in England have asked for an extension of time in fixing the date from which the recon" struction of the Commercial Bank of Australia is to begin, on the ground that insufficient notice has been given to the Home creditors, and they object to be compelled to become shareholders. The Court granted seven days in which to lodge an appeal.

BANK BILL.

Brisbane. May 31. In the Queensland Legislative As" sembly standing orders are to be sus pended to permit of the passage of the Bank Bill without delay. Government is not yet decided as to what action they will take in regard to the release ot current accounts in the suspended Banks in New Zealand.

LABOR.

Sydney, May 31. There is likely to be trouble in the building trades over a reduction of ten per cent in wages. The men have decided to resist the notice, which expires this week. About fifteen hundred men are directly involved in the difficulty.

VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS.

Under the Village Settlement Bill at present before the New South "Wales Legislative Assembly a settle ment must consist of not'less than twenty-four persons. Government is to subsidise each association to the amount of £240, the association pro" viding a similar sum.

MAIL NOTICES.

The lebter-box will be cleared for dcs patch of correspondence from Ashburton Post Office to the under-mentioned places as follows: — For a.m. p.m. p.m. Burnham and Dunsandel (daily) ... 3.15 Chertsey and Rakaia (daily) ... ... ... 6.30 3.15 6,20 Chrißtchurch and North (daily) ... 6.30 3.30 6.20 and on Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays... 10.30 Drorrore (daily) 6.30 Eiffelton and Willowby, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10.30 Elgin, Wakanui, River fcide, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur] days 6 30 Flemington Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 3.45 Geraldine (daily) 10.30 Greenstreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 6 30 Hackthorne and Lismore, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10.30 Methven (daily)... ... 3-15 Mt. Somers, Springburn, Bushside, anil Alford Forest (daily) 4.0 Mayfield and Buapuna, Mondays and Thursdays 1.0 Newlands, Tuesdays^ Thursdays, and Satur days 6.30 Timaru, Dunedin, and South (daily) 12.30 Temuka & Timaru (daily) 10.30 12.30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays ... 3.15 Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Waimate (daily)... 10 30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays ... 3 15 Westerfield, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days ... ... ... 4.0 Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, a»d Long beach (daily) 3.45 N.B. — Letters containing anything or value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, or bank notes, posted unregistered, will be compulsorily re gistered and charaed double fee registration

TflU ASHBURTON GUARDIAN $ WEDNESDAY, MAY tl, 180&



Mr John McLaughlan, of Southbridge, announces his intention of contesting the Ashburton seat in the Government interest. The schools in Dunedin have bad to be closed on account of an epidemic of measles, and the same sickness afflicts Napier. On Monday last there Were only 533 children at school out of 1069 on the roll. Donald Dinnie was expected to arrive at the Blufl on Monday, To an acquaintance in Invercargill he wrote from Melbourne re cently, that he intended leaving there for this part of the world on the 23rd. He brings with him a small but well selected variety company, and will give a series of entertainments in Invercargill and through out the country. The bill of fare will in elude singing, dancing, swordmanship and his own athletic feats. Tuesday's " North Otago Times " says of the Miss Albu:—"After making every allowance for the adage " the last is always the best," everyone who had the pleasure of hearing the Albu Concert Company at the Public Hall last evening will enthusiastically affirm that Amy Sherwin the Australian Nightingale, and Madame Patey, and the other eminent soprano vocalists have all been eclipsed by Miss Julie and Miss Bose Albu/ The Misses Albu appear in Ashtmrton on Friday and Saturday eVChSstchurch " Truth "says:- "Mr T. W. Stringer, the newly appointed Grown Prosecutor, appeared in the Supreme Court on Mouday to prosecute on behalf of the Crown. The learned counsel received any amount of congratulation from private frienr's, but there was not as was expected, any demonstration on the part of the BarJ Considering that the new Crown Prosecutor is Canterbury born and educated, it might have been expected that his legal brethren would have congratulated him formally upon his accession to the office." The children's concert at Ruapuna on the Queen's Birthday was, owing to the inclemeflsy of the weather, not such a suc cess as it otherwise would have been. More than seventy ticket-holders were unable to attend, and by request it was decided to reoeat the programme on Monday, favored by a glorious moonlight night people flocked from miles around and before eight o'clock the schoolroom was packed. Songs were given by the Misses A. and G. McLauchlan, Besets Dickie, Dellow, Whitelaw, McLeary, Glassey, and the pupils. Messrs Allen and Whitelaw gave recitations. The audience unioyed to the full every one of the twenty si* items, and had their repeated requests for encores been complied with the enter tainment would have been prolonged until nearly midnight. The singing of the children especially appeared to give everyone the greatest gatißfaetion. The chair was occupied



xsusiness Noticea bTEAM^cSFJT CUTTING AND CRUSHING, (jEORCxE Us BORNE. Begs to announce that he is PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF AND CRUSH GRIAN IN ANY QUANTITY. He uses Messrs Andrews and Beaven'e beat Canterbury Clmffcutter, and their crusher with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satis faction. i Orders may be left with [ MR GUDSELL, Tinwild. - Or GfcORGE OSBORNE, 3§5 Willowby._ TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On thj Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemakinp and Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, &a for the Dead Meat Trade, and the b.b* Merapi, for making Ice and pr* serving Passengers' Provisions PETTIFER'S HERBAnpKT' OR j FLOCKM ASTER'S FRIEND, Registered. For Tapeworm and all kinds of Worms In Lambs Husk Fever and Scour. THIS Invaluable Medicine prevents and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies have failed. One Dose will prevent Disease j in bad cases uwo or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded Dose bottles gratia. INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer & Son, M.R.C.V.S.L ORUDWBLL, NEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS ~ STOp "~ TERRA COTTA ! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). /^1 REENHOUSES Heated twenty-tour vU~ Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent Port able Terra-Cotta Stoves for Coal give pure and ample heat with common coal, or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. AUSTRALTAK * MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office whicl declares a Bonus Every Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by his Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerablj Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities thar that held by any other office in the Aus tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS £10,500,000 (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS STERLING), All invested to yitld nearly 6 per cent) BONUSEB , CASH BONUSES declared for the last FIVE Years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceed ing JOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1891, £489,828, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,009,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42*4 per cent on the premiums received during the year. lITURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Policies in Force 109,333 Sum Assured £37,066,211 Annual Income ... ... £1,860,447 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9£ PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. ¥; H. DERRY, District Secretary, Chrietchurch. H, ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. SPECTACLES! SPECTACLES! w. Salek, JEW2LLER, ASHBCJRTON, IS Sole igenfc for Lazarus Patent System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. The perfect eight that has been given to all who have been fitted by this new aid perfect method of Sight Testing is maHng LAZABDS' SPECTACLES A household *«rd throughout the district. S. SALEK las been thoroughly in structed in the tystem, and will shortly publish a few testimonials from those who have bad their fight tested and rimodiwii



KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES cute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical teeti mony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For reliev ing difficulty of breathing they are invalu ble. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, in Tins X.ljd and2a 9d each. U.S.S. CO. ; Fjj^ <7.5,S CO. l r '<-■-:,' ii USH.ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SATL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, md Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland —Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. For partlcu.arr apply to MILES & GO., LTD. AQEHTS, ASHBUKTON.



Entertainments ADDFELLOWS' HALU TWO GRANITcONCEttTS, First Appearance of England's Latest and Greatest Sopranos, THE MISSES ALBC, THE MISSES ALBU, THE MISSES ALBU, AND COMPANY. THE MISSES ALBU. Miss Julie Albu, S.R.C.M., Miss Bosk Amu, Mr John Fuller, Mr H. E. Guntbr, Mr M. L. M. Plunkbtt, Who will make their First Appearance as above on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY* i June 2 and 3. < In a Programme of Popular and Favorite Selections, Full Programme in Future Issue. Admission—3s t 2a, Is. i Box Plan now open at H. Friedlander's, Doors open at 7.30, commencing at 8. BOSCO WILSON, 5*225 Agent. ADDFELLOWS 1 HALL. Lessee ... Mr Robert Elston. —don'tTtorget—? TO-NIGHT. PEOPLES' POPULAR CONCERTS. AULD SCOTCH BALLAD NIGHT. —NOTE.- ' ■' •■ ->■ Is TO ALL PARTS OK THE HOUSE, Is 15?" Tickets to be obtained at School ' of Music, Mr H. G. Flower's and Mrs t Adams'. Musical Director .. Mr Horace Gatks. Business Manager ... Mk P.t r W.lltams. lUoverDment Notices. NOTICE. KAKAIA BRIDGE will be open to Road Traffic again as usual on and after FRIDAY, June 2. BF ORDER. Railway Engineer's Office, Christchurch, May 29, 1893. 5 255 Friedlander Bros. CLEARING SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1893. COMPLETE HOMESTEAD A/in ACRES of GOOD {\f\f\ OUU plains land. \j\J\J MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. instructed by Mr Martin Griffin, will offer by Public Auction, on the farm at NEWLANDS, on FRIDAY, June 2, 1893, his well kept property, consisting of 600 Acres of good average Plains land, subdivided into handy-sized paddocks, with good buildings, and all the required convenience for the working of such a Farm. The land has been properly farmed, and is in » good state of cultiva tion, some ready for cropping, and the balance in good pasture, and the whole block is well served by the County water races. Also the whole of his Farm Stock and Implements, consisting of Live Stock, as follows :— 8 Draught MARES and GELDINGS, all good woj kers. 3 Draught 3 and 4-year-old, FILLIES and GELDINGS. 2 Light Harness HORSES. 3 COWS, in full profit. 2 Polled Angus HEIFERS, in calf. 3 YEARLINGS. 3 Bacon PIG 3. 280 Merino EWES, in lamb. 4 RAMS. 20 Halt-br. d LAMBS. IMPLEMENTS consist of 2 Reapers and Binders, 1 Cambridge Roller, 1 17-coulter drill, with seed box attached, 1 broadcast Seed Sower, 1 Grass Stripper, by Duncan, 1 three-furrow Plough, 1 Double-furrow and 1 Single furrow Plough, 2 Farm Drays and framef, 1 set 6-leaf Harrows, Horse Power and Chaffculter, Corncrusher, 1 moveable Hut, Horse Covers. Harness, md num ber of Sundries. We beg to call special attantion to this clearing sale, as Mr Griffin has fully determined to dispose of the farm, and make a complete clearance of all his stock and implements. We shall be pleased to give full information to any intending purchaser as to terms, etc. Sale at 12 o'clock. FRIDAY, JUNE 2. Luncheon Provided. R. FRIFDLANDEK, 5J209 Auctioneer. POLITICAL. The Hon. J. McKenzie WILL Deliver an ADDRESS in the the Oddfellows' Hall on THURSDAY EVENING, 8 p m. _5§233 VTOTICE is hereby given to my Clients ._N and the Public, THAT I HAVE REMOVED I TO THE PREMISES IN TANCRED STREET, Lately occupied by the Building Society, where I will in future conduct my busi ness. E, G. CRISP, Barrister and Solicitor. May 31, 1893. 5 256 Mewellyn Owen. PTIHE New Term commences May 17. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 421 ~THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A* RRANGEMENTS can be made XJL with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :--.■ Second Saloon ... ... \.. £28 0s Intermediate .. £18 18a Third Class ... ... ... £13 Ofl For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO,.,.Limited, 6 %\ Ashburton *nd Rakaift,



"DAK\IA SECTIONS.—I have the | -*-* following numbers for Bade, for which I am prepared to receive offers viz: -26, 121, 124, 291, 292, 295,297/ 298,462, 468. Apply to T. BULLOCK. KINGSBUKY'S PATENT SELF KAISER LjIOR raising land lever of three-furrow and other Ploughs. Can be obtained from MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, 5 205 Christchurch and Ashburton. GRAZING ~~ "T WANTED TO LTCT, by the week or month, 2000 ACRES on the Ran gitata^ late Sawle's. Plenty of water; well fenced. Apply D. THOMAS. 5*241 Ashburton. "fdrnett street "" —r emta vr a w t.— MRS. C. J BRYANT BEGS to notify that she has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BDRNB.TT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to .be favored with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS. SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders. CATERING undertaken for balls; etc., on the shortest notice. 5 142 PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRN It A \CiiER "DEGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above. Thanking old Customers for their patronage, Bhe trusts they will "continue their tavors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms. Hob, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. s{ll T3EOPLE about to marry and furnish JL their houses, are invited to call on Pickfora A Undrill, AT THE ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON yiEW-^ Dining-room Suites in Kimn, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repoliehed on the Premises. —Note the address— TANORED STREET, Next Building Soaiety,



A SUCCESSFUL LOCAL INDUSTRY . . .. :o: .■■■.. "I N ORDER to meet the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we ai© X again EXTENDING and RE-BUILDING our PREMISES," and we are enabled to employ more labor ; ■*" BECAUSE Our Customers GET SATISFACTION, and recommend their Friends TO TRY Craighead and Berryman, FOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING AT REASONABLE PRICES. — Comfort and Durability,— XT We have Jubt Imported direct from the Best English Makers a Splendid Assortment of MEN'S HAND SEWN BOOTS AND SHOES. English Leather and Porpoise Hide Boots from 10s 6d to 35s per pair. WATERPROOF OVERCOATS in any style Made to Measure. Guaranteed Thoroughly Waterproof. CRAIGHEAD & BERRI'MAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. KAIAPOI HOUSE. :o: I^NE OF THE OLDEST OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENTS IN TOWN. \ Complete Outfit £2 i)s 6dl COLONIAL TWEED SUIT HIT SHIRT COLLAR FLANNEL / TIE DRAWERS BRACES SOCKS BOOTS Grand Saddle Tweed Suit 42s 6d. Large Supply of Noted Government Mixture, as supplied last Winter, daily expected in all Garments. MITCHELL & TURNER.



£37 10s.—Capital Building Site, fronting Alford Forest Road, being Lot 31, containing half an acre and two and a-half perches. Apply T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Private Residence, cen trally situated, coiner of Cameron and William streets, half-acre, being T.S's. 715 and 716. Easy terms of pay ment' _____________ T- BtJLLOCK. Public Notice. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to their OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well asi to the FARMERS and GKAZiBRS of the Asbburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and hare arranged to act in conjunction with MB HENRY Z&NDER, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J, X. FOItD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their care for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Clients may have entire confidence that their interests will be full; protected, CLEARING SALES will also have bheir careful attention either in Town or Country. J. T. Foib & CO. LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Chrisfcchurch. HENRY ZANDER, BTERCH4.NT ASHBURTON. THE LONGBEACH DESTROYER The only guaranteed effectual means of cooing with the SMALL fßJitp PEST. rpHE Longbeach Estate has been for L the last two years kept freer from Birds than ever before, at a merely nomi nal cost, and to Mr Grigg's entire satis* faction. Longbeach is now freer from Birds than any similar property ifl New Zealand. Testimonials from all parts of New Zea land and Australia. SupplieH may be obtained from FREDERIC POWELL, Care of John Grigg, Esq., 5*153 Longbeach . " ~ THE ASHBURTON ARCADE TDAINTING & "pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN "WILSON (Late Jas. Craigie), Has in stock a Choice selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs. BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. Estimates for Painting and Decorating t given, All work executed promptly, with "the very beat materials and workmen. i JOHN WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 380



IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. J : L lireakdown or the s.s. lonic/ ** -J O CASES OF NEW DRAPERY GOODS. O TRUNKS OF BOOTS. 0 CASES OF BELFAST LINEN GOODS. /WING to the breakdown of the s.s. lONIC the above Goodi have arrived to* late for the Season. ANDREW ORB WILL HOLD A - ' : Special Clearance Sale if OF HIS ENTIRE STOCK, COMMENCING JUNE 1. '"'"' ALL GOODS REMARKED AT A GREAT SACRIFICE. 1 Case ladies' Button Boots 4s 6d, formerly 10s. 1 Case Stanley Shoes Is 6d, formerly 2s 9d. 100 Pairs Ladies' Evening Shoes 3s lid. 100 Pairs Soiled Blankets, Colonial made, CHEAP. : CARPETS and LINOLEUMS Is 6d per yard, under former price* It E 91 O V %JL_' 1¥ 6 TiP I C K. BARItETT" BROS fT*AKE this opportunity of thanking their numerous friends and patrons for ttlC ■*• generous support accorded them since starting Business as GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIJSKS, &o. They have now much pleasure in announcing their intention of REMOVING TO LARGER AND MORE CONVENIENT PREMISES, THE OLD TOWN HALT, EAST STftEJET, Where by strict attention to the requirements of Customers, they hope to retain the liberal patronage already accorded them. •-.-■, The Business will be carried on in connection with H. Biirstow's. Furnishing Den&rtinenft^ THE FIRM TO BE KNOWN AS * ' * BARRETT'BROS. AND BATESTOVft THE HALL, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ] SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. BARRETT BROS. AND BAIRSTOW, FAMILY DRAPERY AND FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, The Hall, East Street, Ashburton. OPENING SALE—SATURDAY, MAY 27. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ko. New Goods to open, no old Stock. A lot of odd lines and 'Remnants to b« cleared very cheap. Everyone invited to walk through and inspect the stock No one asked to buy. All Goods marked in plain figures, at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. DOORS OPEN AT TEN O'CLOCK ON SATURDAY MORNING. THE HALL, EAST STREET. W. n. Collier. ; QRHHJQr C ORIFIjKTE QTOC&S ' J.in_ JBH. CHOICEST MILLINERY fi^^^S^fWraff' FLOWERS ' FEATBEtis I^Hmi^F^^iffi FLANNFL«, BLANKETS m™ UNDERCLOTHING,'ici, ' W Ml WXj LOWEST PRICES /&& "I GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURB /fIEmS) ,- (I FOUR-CLASP KID GLOVES Q^^^^B^^^jj|||gjJW DRAPER * CLOTHIER, ' IVIJitIAM SPARROWV t' (Late of the firm of Sparrow «ad Berrym*Ti.. I Tftilor and Outfitter, ''•' < I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE I'^Ma^bSling Trade of the Town And to enable me to do thit I have decided in oharge PriomtKat h»veMV«rlMMi I ' "■' '':'"_\l'[ \ \ \'l' t ,'.',,' fceard of in AahburUm ' , "'■.':[ Cottlei and See for Yourself i t .. ;.. ,,,,,,;} . . _ --.' ■."- •"•■?'*fr ! I ■ ' , -.- - - '', •-: ■;.[ :| *■ . I '[it '' Jif :,, :!;. ik| {I. 1 ' ' If ■ ' " i ::-3« w^.-y-- •■ newest ■ '.;-:- •. -"; '■ Tweeds, tJoatin^s, &-I| lani^^iß^ TOTK THE ADDBBSS. ?% , 1 SAW STREET, ASHBUBTOKj 1