shingle the road was not safe for fast r ding Alfred A. Fooks, Burveyor and cl^rk to the Longbeach Road Board. Ha 1 , had a good many yeara' experience m road m iking. Had superintended the metalling of Boundary road. The space it covered was tweuty-one feeti. In January last the road was quite fit for a horseman. The side of the road (unformed) waß uneven by the shrinkage of pca 1 -. The ward of the Board has been m debt for two or three years. The last expenditure on the road was m Apr I 1897— £62. Never had been any complaints to the Boord about the state of the road. The bank from the ditch on the east side of the road was there before witness's time. The drain on the shingle side of the road was deep enough to drain all the road. Had never seen water banked up on the road. By MrCulhbertson— Was an architect by profession, but was also a surveyor. The Winderraere road was about eight or nine chains away from the site of the accident. Where that road ran through peat it was treated m a similar way to the Boundary road. The £62 was spent on about half a mile of the road. By Mr Purnell — Most of the day used on Boundary road was taken from a pit about a mile and a half away. This closed the case for the defence, and counsel having addressed the jury, His Honor said that had the Board left the whole road untouched, it would not have been liable ab all. But having lef t one half untouched and made tbe other half fit for traffic, their liability ceased at the edge of the half they had shirigled. Plaintiff him self had said he was riding on the part that had been shingled. If he fell while on the unformed part, it would be his own fault, as he should h«ve kept to the road prepared for traffic, and he mast take the risk. The jury, however, had Been the ground, and His Honor had not, so that he need not charge them on that. There was a conflict of evidence as to whether the inequalities on the road ware oaused by the throwing of the soil from the ditches upon the road or by the shrinkage of the peat. It would be for tbe jury to say, from the evidence that had been put before them, whether the accident had arisen from any misfeasance of the Board. If they found that ib had been so, then they must give verdict for plaintiff ; if on the contrary, they must find for the defendant Board. They all regretted very much the accident to the plaintiff, but they must award m accordance with the law. The following issues were put before the jury : — (1). Did the accident occur by plaintiffs horee stumbling on the shingled) portion of the road while riding. (2). Pid it occur upon the unshingled portion of the road. (3). If the latter, was the accident, due to anything done by the Board. (4). If. so, to what damages is the plaintiff entitled ? Tbe jury retired at about four o'clock, and at 545 returned to ask a question of the judge, and again retired. At six o'clock they came into Court again, and m answer to His Honor, said there seemed little likelihood of agreeing, as three held the same opinion and one differed on wh%t should be the answer to the third issue. They then retired again, and having agreed, at 6 10 brought m a verdict, giving the fol lowing answers to the issues : — (1). No. (2), Yes. (3). Yes. (4), £25. His Honor gave judgment for the amount of the finding, with costs, aud Mr Purnell gave notice of appeal. The Court then adjourned till 10 o'clock to-day.

WEDNESDAY.

IN BANKRUPTCY. In re Leggott.— Motioi to Bet aside a bill of sale given by bankrupt to John Orr. For the Deputy Official Assignee, Mr Wilding ; for John Qrr, Mr Purnel}. Mr Wilding, m opening the case, eaid that on Augut, 7, 1897, Leggott and Klston, m partnership aB housepainters, gave Orr a bin of eale over their chattels. In February, 1898, the firm dissolved partnership, Leegott carrying on the business and taking over the liabilities. On February 2 last, Leggott went to Orr and Btated that he was m buch financial difficulties that he could not go on. He was pressed by his creditors and would have to suspend. Mr Orr then seized under bis bill of eale, and Mr WildiDg contended that this verbal notice was an act of bank ruptcy. Neither were the buik of the items m the bill sufficiently described for identification. John Davison, deputy official assignee, said bankrupt filed on May 2, 1898. After the bankruptcy witness made inquiries as to bankrupt's position and saw Mr Orr, who had an unregistered bill of sale over every thing. Demanded the stock comprised m the bill of sale, which Mr Orr declined to surrender. Mr Orr gave an account of the stock, which would be worth about £120. On May 12, Mr Orr made a statement to witnesp, not on oath, m which he mentioned that Leggott had eaid to him that he had got a aummons and could not finance or pay out, and that his case was utterly hopeless. On June 1, on oatb, Orr said he took pos sesßiononAp.ril4of Leggott's stock. The wall papers were the identical papers m the stock when the bill of sale was given, only less m quantity. One horse taken possession of on April 4 had its leg broken m Orr's paddock. Further on Mr Orr gave aa his reason for taking immediate possession that Legeott came to him on Saturday night, April 2, and tdid him he could not go on, being pressed and unable to pay. Thought then it would be better to take possession. Orr went into the whole matter and would not have taken possession had there been any chance of his pulling through. Made so formal demand frcm him, as he took it that Leggott asked him to take possession. Had asked Leggott to reduce his account, and be had not complied reasonably with the request. He said otherß had to have some of the money, and that he could not pay. Believed that his statement of not being able to pay was correct. Gathered from Leggott's previous statements before May 2 that he was not abe to pay his debts, On May 2 he told him of Andrew Lees 'having Bued him. Witness then referred to a statement by Orr that he dissented from Leggott's assertion m his >ffidavib, that he (Orr) was al ways' pressing him ; otherwise it was correcb. Leggott had eaid to Orr before the dissolution that if he had the business wholly m his own hands he could make a "do" of it. Orr said he would help him all he could m the ordinary way. After the dissolution Legott found the liabilities more than he thought and the assets les3. The position was hopeless from tha.b time. Wit? ness said that the dissolution bad occurred fn February and Leggot had carried on by himself till he became bankrupt; The first statement by Mr Orr, not on oath, wob made m witness's office, and so was the second (on oath)J Mr Orr was nob represented by a solicitor, nor was the importance of the questions put pointed out to him. Henry Leggott, the bankrupt, said that last Monday he had a conversation with Mr Orr. By Mr Purnell— -On Saturday April 2, went to Mr Orr's office, having been sent for by. Mr Orr. Had promised to pay him money, and had nob done so. Did nob remember saying that if, he had time he opuld carry on. Did not believe at the time that he*could carry on. Told him that he (witness) was full up of thin worry and he bad better take the key. Told him he would try to get Chapman to buy out the business. On the Monday Mr Orr sent for witness, and witness m reply to a question aB to whether he could carry on said it would be a miracle if he could. Mr Orr then said he had belter take the key. Witness gave h'm the key, and he took possealon The Bame morning told Mr Orr about having received a' summons from Andrew Lees. Leea w»" pushing him before thab, and witness told Orr so, bub that was the first time he had told Orr of the summons. The miscellaneous goods m the bill of sale were m use before Orr took possession. By Mr Wilding—The conversation with Mr Orr last Monday on the subjeob of this case was begun by Mr Orr. He pointed out to witness that ths conversation mentioned m witness's affidavit took place on the Monday and not on the Saturday. Ib was very likely thab he told Orr both, on the • Saturday and the Monday that his position was hopeless. It was hopeless from the dissolution. Had not a good memory for dates. John Orr. e^mined by Mr Purnell, said thab when he took the bill of sale, Elston and Leggott were indebted to him for a con siderable amount. Had ordered for them about £60 of wall pap<*r, and refused to deliver without payment or security. When they were m partnership he h&d hit doubts pboufc thllriOUQdneil, though, (htyMtt fcljtj

were. Was of opinion that Leggotb would do better by himself, and Leggotb waß very I sanguine that he would succeed. Had asked him for a statement of his affairs, but did not get it. Thought he waa aboub the only creditor. Sent for Leggott on Saturday, April 2, as he wanted to know about a settle ment. Leggott had been trying to raise money or to sell the business to Chapman. He said he had nob succeeded, and his uncle having invested his money could not help him. Next week, he f-aid, ho would decide wha; s'tould be done— either to go on or hand over the key. There was nob a word said about Andrew Lees. He said if he got time he would bo able to go on. He said nothing about his position being hopeless till after witness took possession. On the Monday he went up about nine o'clock to the Bhop. The boy was there, and Leggott was away work ing. Sent the boy for him, and when he came to!d him he thought it would be better for witness to take possession. He handed over the keys and seemed a little annoyed for a few minutes, but afterwards said it wa3 perhaps just as well as he had had a summons from Andrew Lees. He never gave witness any hint that he was going to stop payment. In fact he had carried on business after witness took possession. In the statements made by witness before the assignee he knew them m his own mind to be facts, but the questions were put to him m such a way that for the moment he was nob thinking that they were statements attributed to Leggott by him. By Mr Wilding— Did nob attach any great importance to the dates m the con versation, whether Leggotb Baid on Saturday or Monday that his oase waa hopeless, as he knew that the case was hopeless, and Leggott had not told him so, but rather tried to lead him to believe that he was not so. There was no confession by Leggott that his oase was hopeless till after he had taken poasea aion. There waa not a word said aboub Lees on the Saturday. In witness' sworn statement he had stated that Leggott had told him of Lees' SHmmons on the Saturday. This was inoorreob. Ib was on the Monday. It was on that date thab he gathered that the oase bad been hopeless ■ from the dissolu tion. Left no one m possession, but simply locked the place up. After Mr Purnell had addressed the Benoh, His Honor said Mr Orr had had time to I consider the admissions he had made to the Deputy Official Assignee, and now made con siderable qualifications on them. His Honor preferred the original admissions to the subsequent qualifications, and granted the motion aa made to set aßide the bill, with COBtl.

THE TWELFTH OF JULY.

• The Orangemen of the district cele brated the twelfth of July m the usual way. A largely attended Church parade took place on Sunday, the brethren wear ing their insignia, and headed by the band, marched m precession to St. Stephen's Church, where services of a special nature were conducted by the Vicar. On Tuesday evening the brethren and sisters, wiih friends, to the number of 200 or more, sat down to dinner m the Orange Hall, purveyed m excellent style by Mrs Primmer, and presided over by bro. Houston, W.M. After the cloth had been removed, the usual Orange toasts were honored, and several really good aongs were sung and leoitations given. Some of the songs were of a bright " orange " color, bub all were patriotic. "Rouse ye, Ulster," song by Mr Brook ing, was heard for the first time m Ashburton. Mr Frizzellb'a humorous recitations were as u>ual h'ghly ap preciated. The floor was cleared at eleven o'clock, and dancing began to Mr Ander son's music, and was kept up till an early hour.

A FATAL FIRE.

Sis Persons Burned to Death. United Press Association — By -Kl«nfcrin — Telegraph— Copyright. Hobart, July 12 The Criterion Hotel, at Gonnans ton, was destroyed by fire. Six lodgers, Messrs Davie, Mehl, Johnson and Henry Powell, and two Assyrian hawkers who were sleeping upstairs, were burnt dto death. Powell was a New Zealand miner. Lynch, the proprietor of the hote) a with his wife and phildren, escaped by the balcony ia their night clothes. A. number of lodgers jumped from the balcony a distance of sixteen feet, and several were slightly injured. Received Wakapuaka July 13, 9.50 a.m. Guardian Office 10.25 a.m. Hobart, July 13 Johnson, one of the victims of the Gormanston fire, was previously m. business m New Zealand, were he left twenty-four years ago.. He was one of the pioneer prospectors of the Mount Lyell mines.

Latest Items.

Irrigation. — Mr Wright is asking the j Government to arrange with Mr West, of Victoria, or Borne other expert, to deliver a series of lectures m New Zealand upon the subject of the proper use of water for irriga tion. Lacshi^or Estate —Mr Wright haa given notice to aek the Minister of Lands if he will endeavour to expedite the negotia tions for the purchase of the Laghmor* estate, co that if required the successful applicants may be put into possession of their allotments about the Ist March next. ' Accident. — The little daughter of the Rev T. A. Hamilton, who so unfortunately had her hip bone broken a day or two ago, ia progressiclg favorably under the care of Dr Trevor.

THE ABHBUiitfbN tftJARDJAK ; WEDftESDA*, JULY 13, I^9B.



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PUBLIC NOTICES. / *T O LET. A FARM of 732 Acres— about 562 Acres of arable land, and right of grazing 170 Aorea of bush land — being Sections 10744, 16707, 4138, 2463, 21358, 21535, and part 20812, Alford, VII., VIII., and XII. For further particulars apply to 7 59 G. A. M. BUCKLEY. QUCCEBS IN BUSINESS IS ONLY TO BE OBTAINED BY CAREFUL BUYING. ANDREW ORR * Has Purchased About — 100 LADIES' JACKETS and CAPES, Which will be Offered during the Next Few Weeks ATA mREMENDOUS QACRIFICF. JL REMENDOUS JOAORI6ICE. THEY ARE ALL THE LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE GOODS, — Including-— Seal and Olotb of Every Sbade. ANDREW ORR [T. H. UNDBILL ] [K. A. ONDBILL.] FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. WE beg to announce that at the request * of numerous clients, we have pur- chased a FIRST CLASS UNDERTAKING OUTFIT, and that we are prepared to furnißh funerals m the best possible Btyle. • EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. T H. UiWKILL AND CO,, FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. ANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON Note Address — Opposite Arcade, and nexb Building Sooiety Office. 5 217 KOZ2E TEA. JHomt Helftable



W. CONGREVE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMON GER, HAS IN STOCK THE CELEBRATED PRIMUS KEROSENE 6TOVES, ~\ \^ HIGH are superior to all others because : They Burn without a Wick. . They Create no Smoke or Smell, They will Boil a Quart of Water m Four Minutes, at a Coat of leas than one penny per hour. NO HOUSEHOLD IS COMPLETE WITHOUT ONE OF THESE STOVES. :o:— — iS" You are invited to Inspect them without being pressed to buy. *eai WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK- """"" WASHING COPPERS, COAL VASES, MANGLES, WBINGERS, BATHS, ETC . ETC. ETC All At Bedrock Prices. Call and See Our Window*, and You will be convinoed that the BEST VALUE m Ashburton can be obtained from W. CONGREYE, DIRECT IMPORTER, Burnett Street, opposite Aroade and at Christohuroh. R. CONGREVE, Branch Manager. — >— —^ EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Costume Cloths, Is 9d, 2a 3d, 2s 9J, bought to sell at Is, Is 3d, Is 9d. Black and Colored Melton Cloths, 2a 3d, 2s lid, bought to sell at Is 6d, la lid Black Cashmeres, Is 9d, bought to sell at _ ... Is 3d Black and Colored Velveteens, Is9d, bought to sell at Is 4d . Ladies' Macintoshes, all sizes, 22* 61, 23s 6d, 25s 6d, bought to sell at 12s 6d Ladies' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15a 6d, 163 6d, bought to sell at ... 8* 6d 32in Striped Flanelette, 5^6, bought to sell at : . , 3Jd Striped Turkish Towels, lOJd, bought to sell at «, 6£d Union Shirtings, Is, bought to sell at .„ , .„ «-; .„ 7Jd Boxes>f|2 dozen Safety Pins, 4^, bought to sail at ... .« , r . 3d IN Conjunction with the above Special Priceß we offer to make (m our belt style and finish) Costumes |from Cloth [specially designed for Coat and Skirt, for 3Os complete. MITCHELL & TURNER.



D. THOMAS. ABCADJi HORSE_ FAIR. TO-MORROW THURSDAY, JULY 14 MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his next Horse Fair on the above date, when he will offer on account of numerous Clients, — GOOD DRAUGHT . MARES & GELD- INGS. SADDLE & LIGHT HARNESS HORSES iPreaent entry— Bo. Sale at 11.30 o'olcok. D. THOMAS, 7 58 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1898. 100 AORBS 100 Fronting Taylor's Stream, Below Spring- burn Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tiona to Sell by Public Auction at the Aroade on the above date, on aocount and by order of the Public Trustee as administrator m the estate of John Rogers, deoeaaed, — R.S. 25476, containing 100 Acres, fenoed and otherwise improved, on which is erected a small Cottage. It is situa- ted just below theSpringburn Railway Station. Inspection invited. Terms at Sale, whioh takea place at 11.30 am. T. BULLOCK, 7 47 Auctioneer. TO LE~T^ /"COTTAGE of 4 rooms, Willa street, \J fronting the Domain, and near the rail- way station. Apply to T. BULLOOK. ' TO LET At a Low Rental. /COTTAGE of four Rooms and Scullery, V-/ together with two £ acre sections front- ing Aliens Road, Allenton. Apply T. BULLOCK. TO LET OR FOR SALE. 1/ A O R E 1/ /» /* mOGETHER with Cottage of two Rooms X and Scullery, fronting North Town Belt, near High School. A low rental will be accepted. If sold easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. lIOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE, together with £ Acre, well situated m Hamp- stead. Land of first-elate quality. Price — £95. Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE OK TO LET, at a Low Rental, viz,— £2o per annum. 1/iA ACRKS, with a Four-Roomed JLOv-J House, Bituated about three miles from Winslow, on upper side of Riil- •va.y. It is divided into three paddocks, well watered. T. BULLOOK. TO LET. " DWELLING of four rooms and scullery. Also small Stable, together with one aero between Allen's Road and William Street, Allenton. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Yob, sale AT A REDUCED PRICE. 2 A C R E S £1 ACRES & AND HOUSE ab Trevorton, being Lot 24, fronting Suffolk Street, with well- built dwelling of three rooms. There are often enquiries for properties such as this. Will be sold on exceptionally easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. I XTTE have just receivedour, New Season's Shipments of Garden and Farm Seeds from the well-known firms— Arthur Yates & Co., Auckland. Nimmo * Blair, Dunedin. Vegetable Seeds from 3d per Packet. Flower Seeds from lii, CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. Garden Tools of every desoriptioni WE have a reputation for the best value m Teaß m Ashburton, and have been appointed SOLE AGENTS IN ASHBURTON FOB THE DELICIOUS "MAZAWATTEE" TEAS. CARSON & CO., Grocers and Ironmongers, Tea Merchants and Blenders. TANORED STREET, AND ARCADE, ASHBURTON. PBIZE POULTEY. THE Proprietor of the PELHAM POULTRY YARDS draws atteDtion to the fact that owing to the necessity for reducing stock valuable birds for breeding may be obtained at greatly reduced price b The Indian Game, Houdans, and Partridge Cochins, some of tho best laying and table fowls known, are from the best strains m the Colony For Indigestion, the best remedy is vi • doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. The v can confidently be reoommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free fronr injurious drugs. Aoting at once as a Bplen- did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved uLequallec? for Indigestion, iWnpepsia, siok Headaohe and or Liv«r and Stomach oomplalnta. Sold m bobtle» *■ ljd, j2s 9d, and Ui, by ftll M«01.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD- TWENTY FIVE POUNDS REWARD. rpHE above reward will be paid to any -l_ person who will furnish evidence that will lead to the conviction of tho person ot persons guilty of destroying auy of the waterfowl within the Domain. By Order CHAS. E. FOOKS 7 92 Secretary. PIANO TUNING. ~ WWOOLDRIDGE is now m Ashbur- • ton on one of hia usual visitra for Pianoforte Tuning. Annual Tuning, three vbib q , £1 la ; single tuning, 10a. Orders may be lefb at Mr S. Salek'p, Jeweller, Eaßt Street, Ashburton. 7 91 PIANO TUNING. OUR TUNER, Mb JohnGofton, will be m Ashburton for a lew days. All Tuning and orders left with our Agent, Mr Henry Stephenson, will reoeive immediate attention. DRESDEN PIANOF'JRTE MANUFAC- TURING & AGENCY COMPANY. 790 J. A. X. Riedle, Manager. Islington Fertiliser. ISLINGTON No. 1 FERTILISER, ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOR SOWING WITH GRAIN. rpHE COMPANY can Recommend X Farmers m Sowing Wheat to USE ISLINGTON Jfo. 1 Fertiliser. rifff PER TON ON TRUCKS AT 3^D SMITHFIELD. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR QUANTITIES. FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT TO | SHAREHOLDERS. THE CHRISTOfIURCH Meat Company, Ltd., 7 89 TIMARU. FOR SALE. TT7E Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND gigs, & otheb yehicl.es, Which we can dispose of at- reasonable prices. F. & HT'STEEL, ! Viotorian Steam Carriage and Iron Workß, 7 96 West Street, Ashburton. //. A. FLOWER, FRUITERER, OONFECTtONER, Ftc., HAVING REMOVED to more com- modious premises m East Street, situated next to Drug n««>r>»ny_. haa_now_on -nsira A CHOICE STOCK OF CON- FECTIONER V, including - Fry's and Cadbury'a English Chocolates— over 30 varieties. Fancy Chocolate Boxes m endleßß variety. Hay Biob' Scotch Confectionery. Murray's, Dorothy, and Cream Caramels, etc. A choice variety of Fresh Toffees, Candied and Boiled goods always on hand. Choice Fruits m stock at Christchurch prices. For a Cap of good Tea, etc , and light Refreshments, try my Refreshment Booms H. A. FLOWER, EAST STREET, 7 93 A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. /LI NEVER fails any one m rUdXUIII such a predicament). To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is •* A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxdm, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the beat. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the oure lasts. No care is required while using it. Id does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inconvenience m its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that baa eve? been offered to to, the Spubtio. m a.,, popular form. ALAXDM OUKES Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition S NOTE THIS WELL,- The whole system of a human being may be ■perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the > > of the boay 1 may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to sec the prgans of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied ib acts directly on , the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the prcper assimila- tion of the food j and where there is no organio diaej^ae health must follow* This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Acoept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be "just as good.' . Ib may be bethr — for the dealer — because of itß better profit, but m such an instance the'dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE-. KEEPERS, mm 2s G D



Mr Elißha B,erry, of this places aays he never had anything to do him so much good and give' such quick relief from rheumatiem as Chamberlain's Fain Balm. He was both, ered greatly with shooting pains from hip to knee until he used this liniment, which affordß prompt relief.— B. F. Baker, drug- giqt, St. Paris, Ohio. For sale by the ABHBURTON DEUG COMPANY, Wanted, TO LET— House m Creek road, Allenton, with a i acre of garden. Low rent to good tenant. -f-A pply Offioe of this paper. •ggft ' LOST, between Mr Hanmer's residence on Tancred street, and Mr Bullock's residence, by way of East Belt — A Gold Watch Chain Finder rewarded— Apply B W Hanmkb, Weßb streeb. 7 91 TO LET — A Shop m Easb street, lfttely occupied by H. A. $io,wer. Possession at once. Apply Mft3 Agnes Anderson, Moore street," or J. Scaly. 7 83 TO BE LET — Shop, corner Burnett and • Eaat Streets. Apply — Ohas. J. Styche, Arcade, Ashburton. 7 84 FOR SALE — Several good second-hand Bicycles, m first class order. Will be sold cheap to clear.— John Orb & Co. 785 WANTED— Grassing for two dry Cow for nine months. Apply H.W. Offloe of this paper. FOR SALE— lndian Game and Houdans. Exhibition birds and for ccoaa br.eed-. ing purposes. Best table fowls known — Pelham Yards. XTEW BOOKS -The Standard Bearer JN (Crockett), Rev. Annabel Lee (Bu. ohanan), A Difficult Matter (Cameron), BiUy Hamilton {^&K^*Jvfi!s? (A. Swan), Sermonn (W. Bpbertaon, Bngh- ton), Dr Well's First P^ient (Oavey), Ward, Look and Oo'fl Polonwl S« Mi Jones.