PHASES OF THE MOON.

June.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1899. THE SEAMY SIDE.

A. case came before the Police Court here a day or two since of a nature which we are glad to say has seldom to be recorded m the annals of the local Court, Owing to the late ness of the hour when our reporter's notes came to hand, the tiue character of the evidence wag not disclosed until just as we went to press, otherwise we should have given a very much shorter notice of the case than we did give. We take occasion however to say that while we are resolved to accord proper publicity to such matters which coim under the category of news, or useful information, and as far as possible to i expose wrong doing, we shall not per mit our columns to be Bullied by the ■ record of proceedings which cannot but reflect disgrace upon all concerned, and even upon the community m which* they can occur. It is we fear almost useless to hope that the doings of the seamy side of human nature can be kept from the knowledge of our women and children. Indeed there are those who think that it is necessary for their own protection | that they should know iomethingof what i human passions are capable of. But at least we can prevent the evil doings of the most depraved portion of the com munity from being thrust before the readers of this papor m all the hideous coarseness of a Police Court examina tion, This being so, it may be taken for granted that cases like that which was heard before the local Justices of the Peace on Wednesday last will not be recorded m our columns m future, except m the briefest way. Those who may desire details will hare to seek for them elsewhere.

Local and General.

%* Notes from our Mnyfield and Lynd hurst) correspondents will be found on the first page. Obituary.—A Press wire from Dunedin states that Mr Towle, conductor of Pollard's Opera Company, died lasb night. Personal.—Mr E. Watkins friends will be pleated to hear that he hat so far recovered from his attack of typhoid fever &b to be able to leave the Ashburton Hospital, and his daughter, who is under treatment for the same disease, will be able bo leave the Hospital m a day or two. A Right of Way. —A block occurred m the supposed right of way between Mr Rule' shop and Lac dell and Son's this morning, owing bo the proprietor of the property on the Havelock street side putting down a post m the middle of the track to assert his right as owner. Hicavy Losses of Sheep.—According to m Auckland telegram, two natives from the Waiotapu district were on Friday charged with sheep stealing from Butcher's Strath more station, and were committed for trial. Constable Bern stated that during bhe last three years 2100 sheep had been lost from the station. Many of these died from natural causes, bub a considerable number were unaccounted for.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE TROPIC BIRD.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,—The recent) capture of a specimen at Westport of a specimen ef this rare and heautiful bird, is a very interesting fact m Zoo-geography. If the bird is not a red phalarope from Australia, instead of the red tailed tropio bird, ib is the bhird recorded in stance of its occurrence on the New Zealand shores. As the presence of so rare a visitor bo New Zealand, deserves more bhan a mere passing notice m a newspaper, I have thoughb that the following notes on the fcropio bird may interesb some youthful rea ders of bhe Guardian during these long nights. The early Wesleyan and English Church Mission missionaries, who arrived m New Zealand m the early years of the century, found the Ngapuhi bribe of the far north m possession of the red tail feathers of the tropic bird, whiph were then much prized decorating the heads of chiefs on festive days. The bird is known to bhe Natives under the name of Amokura. In the Maori love song of the fairies, it) is alluded to m these these lines, translated-—

Come deck my head With Amokura plumes. The tropio bird ia generally dispersed over the temperaita and warmer latitudes of the Indian Ocean and the South Seas. It is met with m the Bay of Bengal and about the Andaman and Nicobars and m Auciteum, where its tail feathers are also much prized by the natives, who pall them from the birdi while they sit m their nests. It also nesti m,Norfolk, Nepean, Philip, and Lord Howe Islands. It will thus be observed that the tropio bird enjoys an extensive geogra phical range. Probably the recent great westerly gales on the Tasman Sea. may have driven the bird on to the New Zealand coast. There is a touching "bale of the sea" associated with tltie tropio bird related by Charles Waterbon m his •'Essays on Natural History," lad series, page 291:—" The burning Zone " he relates "m which the ancients have placed the Zodiac, is the favorite resort of this solitary wanderer of the deep. Far, far away from land, where the Atlantic waves roll beneath the Northern tropic, our mariners are often favored with a view of the tropio bird, The total absence of all other winged inhabitants of the air, save now and then a Mother Carey's phioken, renders the appearance of Pheaton very interesting m this sequestered region of the ocean. In my passage home across the Atlantic, on board the " Dee," West Jlndiamm, commanded by Captain Gray, we saw Pheaton sitting on the wave, within gunshot of the ship—a rare occurr ence. I fired at him with effects, and as he lay lifeless on the water, I said (without any expectation of recovering the bird) "A guinea for him who will fetch the bird to me." The vessel was then going smartly through the water. A Danish sailor, who was standing on the forecastle, insbantly plunged into the sea with all his clothes on, and swam towards the bird. Our people ran aft to lower down the jolly-boat, which was filled with lumber, and had been well secured with lashings for the passage home. Our poor Dane was now far astern, and ia our attempt bo tack ship, she missed stays, and we were obliged to wear her. In the meantime we all expected that the Dane had gone down into Davy Jones's locker. Bub at last we fortunately came up with him, and we found him buffeting the waves with the dead bird m his mouth* I dis sected ib and prepared ib, and have keps ib ever since, nor do I intend that ib sh%ll ever leave my house, as the sight often brings to | my remembrance an occurrence of uncom- I mon interest), now long gone by." Ib is cer tainly an honor to he able bo include so heautiful and interesting a bird m the New Zealand avi-fauna,—l am, etc., W.W.S.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashburton I County Council was held yesterday.. Pre- I sent—Messrs Harper, Herring, Chapman, I Stitt, Lambk 1, Johuston, and Williamson. , An »polo^y for Mr Wright's absence was re- { c< ive.i by telegraph, Mr Wright being hardly , yet convaltic-nb from a severe attack of bronchitis. Mr Harper waa appointed chairman for the meeting. chairman's statement. ! The Chairman's statement was read as | follows: -The Crown Lands Office nofci6eE i that the surveys of exchange of lands for planting purpose** with the Alford and Bue slcugh estates have been completed and re quests payment of same. The half cost ot bhis survey has been paid as agreed on. The necessary transfers are now beiog proceeded with. The Rangitata Road Board writes enquiring on what terma the Oounoil would erect a sboek bridge over the Hinds river at M >ronan similar to the bridge at the May field crossing. The manager, Acton estate, informs the Council thab.he.is. nob prepared bo lease reserve 173 at ttio present rental for another yeari The South Rakaia Koad Board asks if the Council cannot see its way to pay la pc? 100 on total purchase of eggs and heads of small birds during the whole seaeon. The Borough Oounoil and Tinwald Town Board write on the subjeot of improve ment of the approaches to the Ashburfcon traffio bridge. At the new by-laws for slaughtering are now m force the Council will have to consider appointment) of an in spector as provided m the by-laws. Mr Taylor forwards a letter with" reference to i an allowance on his special rate, Ruapuoa. No 1 district, being granted on account of a j well sunk previous to the formation of this district. The Aehburton Borough Council draws the Council's attention to the danger threatened by the growth of willows m the Aehburton riverbed below the traffic bridge, and also applies for an annual contribution towards maintaining the Ashburton Pound. The o mmitbee appointed has inspected Markey's Bridge and will.report to-day.

HINDS STQOK BRIDGE. The engineer's report regarding the Hindi stock bridge was approved. HINDS RIVER WEIR. The Council declined to expend money on the Hinds weir at present,, a,od decided to send a copy of .the report and resolution to th? Coldstream Road Boaid.j.-^ PLANTATION BKSBitfJI 1774. The engineer's report on plantation reserve 1774 was referred to the Planting Committee. ' «RLD OVER. '■■■..: : •■■'"'■ A. return showing amounts paid on Account ofdomdns and cemeteries was laid on the table, and an application for a contribution towards fencing, etc, on the Hinds Domain of ten acres was held over for consideration at next meeting, as was also the question of thinning plantations, raised m the engineet'a report.

ASHBUBTON BRIDGE, In accordance with the "resolution' of- the Council passed at last meeting, moved by Mr j Wright, for an estimate of the coat of shortening the Ashburton bridge by 6OOfc and substituting an embankment therefor, the engineer reported as under:— j Aihburton Traffic Bridge — Shortening 600 feet at South End—ln accordance with instruction* I beg 60 report on this question as follows :—I estimate the cod of embtnk. ment for roadway 600 feet m length, 12 feet high, and same width as present roadway at £640. Embarking aad protective works, from north-end of proposed new road embankment 20 chains upwards to a point on southern bank of river, £425. Total, £1065. Against this would have to be placed the value of bridge materials set free after defraying cost of dismantling, removal, etc., some of which materials would be serviceable for. repairs on thi* and other bridges. It would hardly pay to extract the pileo, and some of the decking m lifting would be ii jured and rendered unservice able for renewale. Even with the protective work proposed I fear the new works would run great, risks of being swept away m time of high fi iods, especially as the river bed has a considerable fall south-westwards at that place, and I would anticipate the cost of maintaining these works would be much more than the maintenance of the 600 feet of bridging which they would replace; at least until such time a3 tohe main structure of the bridge wears out. Such a contraction of the bridge would also tend to deflect the river towards the northern bank, and mights thus afford grounds for compensation claim?, Ab affecting the r&ilway bridge, the sanction of the railway department would also have- to be obtained. RITBR ENCROACHMENT. Mr Mt Spencer waited on the Council, and 1 pointed out that the river was steadily en -1 croaching on his land, and he aßked per mission to run his stock on the tiveibed opposite his land without risk of impounding. ! —It was decided that the engineer report on the matter of the encroachment. Consideration of the report was held' .over till next meeting. It was resolved that the Engineer be re quested to report on the advisableness of protecting bridges by planting. markky's bridge. The Bub-eomncittee reported on Markey's bridge as follows:—The Committee found that the inconvenience was due not so much to the narrowness of the bridge, which is about twenty feet m width, as to the awk* ward arrangement of the wing fencing, (alterations and improvemonto on which would cost about £s)—and the Committee recommended a grant of £5 to the Hamp stead Town Board for carrying out the alterations proposed. The Committee further recommends the fencing of the north side of the creek between the bridge sad the railway, which work the railway department would do.

A copy of the report was ordered to be sent to the Hampstead Town Board. WATKB CHABGHS. Mr Harper moved the motion given notice of by him at last meeting to reduoe the water charges for the Ashburton-Rangitata diatriot from June 15, 1899. After disous sion, it was decided to reduce the charges from 9d to 7d per chain. LKATB OP AB9BNOK, Mr John Holmes was granted leave of absence for two months. PAYMENTS. , ■ ,q ii\ 'Accounts to the amount of £1091 were passed for payment: TRAFFIC BRIDGE. The Ashburtoa Borough Counoil wrote asking that the intention of the County Council to undertake new work on the Ash burton traffic bridge be notified to the Borough Council. This was agreed to, but so far as the County Council was aware no new work had been undertaken beyond the necessary repairs. \ WILLOWS. The Engineer was instructed to report on the question of the overgrowth of willows m the riverbed. FOOTPATH.ON BRIDGE APPROACH

The Brdugh Council wrote, asking that a footpath be constructed on the Ashburton end of the Ashburton traffic bridge outside the existing fence. It was resolved that the Borough Council be informed that, m the first place, the Borough Council must grub up the trees now planted by them on the bank, remove the gas lamps, and agree to pay half cost of the formation and maintenance of the footpath, after which the County Council would con sider the question, as much of what was complained of was caused byt he trees on the North-West aide preventing the sun's rays reaching the approach. It was not considered necessary to form a footpath on the south side, but a portion of the approach would be kept clear for foot passengers. ' '' ASHBURTON BOUND. The Ashburton Borough Council wrote, asking for a grant m aid of maintenance of the Ashburton Pound, but the County Council declined to make any special grant for this or any other pound m the County. HINDS STOCK BRIDGE. The Engineer was instructed to reports as to the cost of a stock bridge over the Hinds river at Maronan. SMALL BIRD'S NUISANCE. Consideration was postponed till next meeting of the letter from the South Raka a Road Board asking tor repayment of moneys paid for birds' eggs and heads for three months—£l9 5s Id—and also for 71,046, the total purchase for tho whole year, £35 10a sd. SLAUGHTERHOUSES. Constable Stanley, Rakaia, was appointed inspector of slaughterhouses for Rakaia district, with remuneration m accordance with the by-laws,

SHSCKLLANtOPf. A large atnouut of minor business wu transßioted; much of it referred to the Engineer. CREEK. Mr G. A. M. Buekl»y waited on the Council ia reg&rd to the quantity of water turned int" a creek ou bin property, which had tiiie t ffaot of watei logging the couutry and making the creek daugtarous for sheep. Thecrefck wbs very tortuous, the witiding» being very tnauy. tie wou.d even be pre pased to bear a portion of the excuse of straightening the creek. \ Mi- Harper and Mr rititt were appointed a commitiee to inspect the creek with the Engineer and report. CIENEBAL BATE. Th - Council held a bpeoi&i meebiof? to ooa firm the striking of & general r<ue of a ii, p*yabie on July 1, the Cierk io be oolleotwr. The Couucil then adjourned.

LAND SALES.

ARCADE.

Mr T. Bullock was favoured with a good attendance at the Arcade to-day, when he offered m two lots, on acoouut of Mr B. Corry, 80 acres of land at Alford Forest. 40 acreti of bush was passed m at the owner's reserve of £2 per acre. The homestead of 40 acres with house and shed, near the school, being R. 5.10228.10228 and 24215, found a buyer m Mr Peter Bdtea at £5 12s 6d per acre,. On account of Mr James Hampton, one 1 sore with four roomed house, Tinwald, was knocked down to Mr George Grice, junr,, at i £120. .> J

CAPTAIN RUSSELL.

United Frew Association—By Klecbrto Telegraph Marton, June 3 Gaptain Russell addressed a crowded and enthusiastic meeting at Marton last night. He laid the policy of the Opposition if they came into power would nob be reactionary regarding the legislation of the present Go?eminent. * He advocated the money t appropriated by Parliament) for road work , being handed to the local bodies for expendi- < turn, ao as to remove a mean* of corruption from the Government of the day. He rag geated making the Legislative Council elective, which would make it independent of the Government, and enable it to properly carry out it* fuuiiona ai a reviling chamber. Captain Russell was given three hearty cheera at the conclusion of the meeting, and a call for cheera for Mr J. Steven* was responded to by groans.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

THE FIRST TEST MATCH.

United Press Association—By Elcotrio Telegraph—Copyright FIXTURES: Jane s—Lord's, v M.C.C. and Ground. Jane B—Cambridge, t University, London, Jane 1 The game was quiet, the bowling was clever throughout, and the fielding was brilliant. Darling played a fine defensive innings for 2hrs ■■ 47min. Nob'e't inning* iacted 2hrs lOmin, bub it was rather jmtchy. The attendance numbered fifteen thousand. At the close of one day's play, the Aus tralians.had loit eight wickets for 238. [Received Wakapuaka Jane 3, 9-15 i-m, Guardian Office, 9 50 a-m) London, Jane 2 The weather waa bri'lsant for the second day's play, and the wicket played much fdiiter than yesterday. The attendance wae moderate. The Australians are all out for 252. At the start of the Englishmen's inniagß Jones was no-balled first ball, which went close to Grace's head. Then he clean bowled Fry, but the umpire called no ball, and the batsmau remained at the wicket, Trumble then wfKb on for one over m place of Jones, m order to allow Jones and Howeil to change j ends. I England's first innings closed for 193. LUlj tsinhji had two chances declined before ho had reached double figures. Gregory m t. top ping a hard hit to mid-iff, damagsd his finger, and McLeod took his plnoe m the field.

I The following are the scores :— ( AvsiftAlMNS. , "< First Innings. Iredale, o Hayward, b Hearne ... ... 6 Darling, b Hearne .. 47 Noble, b Rhodes 41 Gregory,, b Hirst 43 Hill, ran out .. ..52 Tiramper, b Hearno .. 0 Kelly, c Hirst b Hearne  « 26 Howell, o Hayward b Rhodes  .... 0 L*ver, b Rhodes ... .„ .„ .., 3 Trumble, cot out .« 16 Jone», c Fry, b Hearne ... ... ,„ 4 Extras 9 Total 852 Bowling Analysis.—Hearne, five wiokete for 71; Rhodes, four for 58; Hirst, one for 42. | Engianp. First Innings. Grace, c Kelly, b Noble 28 Fry, b Jones «, ... ..... 50 Jnokion, o Darling, b Noble _ «. 8 , Gunn, b Jones M .- , M M 14! Hayward, run out ... _ ... 0 Ranjitsinhji, b Jones ... ... m 42 Tyldesley, o Layer, b Howell — ...22 Storer, b Jones ... 4 Hirst, b Howell .„ .« .„ .« 6 Bhodes, o Kelly, b Jones... M ... 4 Extras.. .„ ... mm ... 9 Total ... .„ .. .„ 193

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, Jane 1 ' A committee of Liverpool and Man chester merchants propose to build a monorail railway on theßehr system, to connect Liverpool with Manchester, at a coat of £11,500,000, It ia esti mated that *he journey will occupy twenty minutes, ; ; * Fa&js, Junel General Galliene, the Governor of Madagascar, proposes to construct rail ways and roada oh the island, costing j fifty million francs, ' Berlin, June 2 The Workmen's Protection Bill, drafted by the Kaiser, has been aubr mitted to the Reichstag. It provides severe punishment for picketting and intimidation, and inflicts penal servi tude m extreme cases where strikes endanger the security of the Empire and imperil life and property. 1 Sydney, June 2 Baker has been acquitted of the murder of a child on the ground of insanity. The woman Bay ley, charged with the murder of her daughter, was acquitted on similar grounds.

THE TRANSVAAL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegrap h—Copyrighb (Received Wakapuaka June 3,10.40 am, Mail Office 11-50 a.ml Capetown, June 2 Sir Alfred Milner and President Kruger confer four hours daily. Sir Alfred presents a definite programme, embodying minimum acceptable co« ---ceasionB demanded by the British for the Transvaal,

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

United Press Association - By Eleetrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka June 3, 10 40 a m, GnAEDiAN Office 11 60 a.m) Kussiaii Emigrants. i-T. FETERSBUfiG, June 2 Seventeen hundred Kuusian emigrants accompanied by tuilitary force, have started from Udessa for Fort Arthur. Ihe I'lague | Cairo, June 2 The Plague outbreak at Alexandria is only of a slight type, and declared non-infectioua.

Australian.

United Press Association—By fileotrio , Telegraph-Copyright

(Received Wakapoaka, Jane 3,1256 p.m. GujJiDiAH Office 1-27 pm) The Overdue Schooner. Nkwcastlk,. Jane 3 The overdue schooner Countess Errol h&s arrived Bafely, {Received-Wakapnaka June 3. 18 5 a.m, GcABDiiN Office 11-14 a.m) Gold Dredging. MfiLBOD«ifK, Jane 3 Consequeot on the success of gold dredging m New Zealand, there has been a great rush ia Victoria for gold dredging leases.

MAJOR MARCHAND.

(Received Wakapoaka June 3,10-6 a.m, Gvabdiak Offioe 1114 am) Paris, Jane 2 JBoundleßi enthasiMin' wsW displayed in^Paris towards Major Marchand. It resembled the demonstration on the occasion of the Czar's rttnption. Ladfos also smothered Marchand with flowers, and the crowd bailed him as the conqueror of Fasboda. M. Lcckroy, Minister of Marine; M. Brazza, Governor of the French Congo; and other notabilities overwhelmed him with congratulations. Major March* and'e attitude was dignified and reserved. He received a sword of honor, M. Lou bet accorded him an interview, and the Chamber of Dopu i ties passed him a rote of thanks.

SPORTING.

NORTH N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL MBETING.

United Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph. Auckland, June 3 • Delightful weather prevails for the open ing day of the North New Zealand Grand National Meeting. There is a large attend, ance, including a number of West Com* visitors. Lord and Lady Ranfarly and viceregal party are present. Bellman was scratched for the National Hurdles at ten minutes to one, having sprung a tendon. Following are results :— Maiden SrKTPLECHASE-Voltigeur 11. I, Natation 2, Kuitoa 3. Scratched—Libeller. Won by six lengths. Dividend—£3 19 : Wkltxb.—Cavalier 1, St Ursula 2, Ad miral Bawke 3.. Scratched— Aoone. Won by a, head. Dividend—£B 14s. Nooth NZ, Gband National Hubdlbs, Shylock, 9*t 41b, 1.

At the Oatnaru Races on Thursday, Lobo aud Glenore were bracketed on the totalisa* tor m the Hurdle Race;'.

COMMERCIAL.

The Akhburton Agency of the New Zealand Partners' Co-operative Association ot Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on June 2, 1899 :— Wheat—New Prime milling Pearl ,- 2s lsd „ .  Tuscan... 2s 21 „ „ Hunter's It ll£d Oats—Duns .„ Is to Is Id Danish . .„ Is. Canadians Is 2d to Is 3d Sparrowbills Is Id Barley—Malting, prime, 2s 6d to 2s 9d Inferior 2s to 2s 3d Chaff-Good oatsheaf 30s Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 8d to 2s New „ Is 3d to Is 6d The above are 1 prices ourrent paid to \ farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

M r, David Thomas nporta on the liva stook market ia the Ashburton ooanty for the week ending Jane 2, m followi:—On Tuesday at the Ashbartou Yards the usual weekly eale waa held. There win good attendance of farmers, dealers, and other* j bat toe tone of the market), was nob to brUk a* that of previous sales. Buyers were shy at operat. ing tan baekwud stores. Kwes and hoggets held their own, tad good prioee were obtained m tome oases, tin ireezing sheep competition was brisk, and 18s 9d was obtained for wethers and 15s 6d for lanhs. The total entry for the day was 10,156 sheen, 29 head of cattle, and 14 pigs, My entry comprised 4364 sheep, 17 head of cattle, and 1 pig, and m conjunction with Messrs Fried lander Bros. I sold 1183 sheep. The follow ing are the sales I made—lß fat wethers 15s 4d, 40 fat ewes 10* 6d, 17 fat ewe« 7s lid, 9 lambs 10s 4<J, 13 fat wethers 14s 9d, 721 crossbred ewes 10* sd, ,30 crossbred ewes 10* lid, 32 crossbred ewes 10s Id, 88 cross, bred ewes 10s 3d, 65 merino ewes 6s, 34 cross bred ewes IQsSd, 171 crossbred ewes and wethers 11s lid, 46 lambs Us 9d, 30 oroes bred ewes and wetben 16s, 819 lambslfeM. 400 crossbred ewes 10s Id, 24 lambs 9s lid, 253 merino ewes 7« Id, 1193 crossbred wethers 16s 7d, 175 orotsbred ewes 18s 3d, 246 crossbred lambs UslOd, 136 crossbred ewes 10* 7d, 6 wethers 13s Bd. Oattle-2 fat heifers £5 ss, 1 fat heifer £3 10t, 1 fai steer £5 2s, 1 fat bow £4 ss, 1 heifer & 10s, 2 fat bullocks £7 7» 6d, 1 fat heifer £5 Is od, 2 fat oattle &X ss. 1 fat heifer «417s 6d, 1 fab heifer £4 16s 6d» 2 stem 16s tl pig £25*. - .

Messrs Fritjdlander Brot., limited, report that at the Ashburton saleyards on Tuesday, there wh again a bigger yarding of sheep than usual for this time or year. A large entry of turnipers caused buyers to act with caution, but as holders would not quit under late rates prioes were maintained, liamba were again eagerly sought after* The totals entered were—lo,lss sheep, 29 cattle and 14 pigs, of which our entry was 3.Q85 sheep, 12 oattle and 7 pigs, besides whioh we sold a line of 1,200 wethers m conjunction with Mr D. Thomas at 16s 7d. Our sales were— Sheep—4o fat crossbred 11s 4d, 3 fat lambs 14a 9d, 2 fat ewea 15a, 2\ fat merbo ewes 9i, 6 fat lambs 12s 6d, 20 fat ewes and wethers 15s, 23 fat lambs 12s, 58 fat two-tootha 15s, 38 fat two-tootha 16a Id/ 26 fat lambs 14s 9d, 72 fat four-tooth wethers 18i lOd, 122 1 two and four-tooth* 13a, 212 full mouthed merino wethers 8s 9d, 145 crossbred ewes m lamb 13a 4d, 23 orossbred ewes m lamb 12s 10d, 84 lambs 10s 9d, 29 two-tooth wethers 12a 31, 202 crossbred ewes and wethers 15s, 659 crossbred ewea and * ethers 15a, 327 crossbred ewos and wethers 14s lOd, 406 lambs 11s, 265 merino ewes m lamb 7s 6d. 237 two-tooth ewes and wethers 14s Bd. Cattle—2 fat steers £6 17s 6d, 2 fat steers £5,1 fat heifer £518 a 6d, 1 |fat heifer £4, springer £5, cows £4 7a 6d,' £3 2a, £4. to £410s, bull 18i 6d. Pigs-7 at 32a 6d. Private sales-1,611 two-tooth wethers and ewes 15i, 720 fat sheep 17s, 122 fat sheep 16s 9i, 30 f»t ewes 13, 3d, 3J fa* merino wethers 13*-10d t 837 fat lambs 14s 6d. Fairton—The following additional sections have been sold 180 to 184, including each 10 awes, and 185 U acres 8 roods 16 poles,

THE ASHBOKTON GtJARpIAfI t cJATOBOAY, JUNE 3, 1890



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' I smell ib f upon my life ib will do well (King' John). This remark applies bo Diamond Jubilee TjEA.-rShearmap Bros, agents " ; ' '



Fr.edlander lares. WS have for PRIVATE SALE (in structed by 1 E Pagan, Esq ,)— Bun No. 36416, Alford-Spaxtoa Survey District, Containing 180 ACRES. Section No. 6, Reserve 240, Alford-Spaxton Survey District, Containing 2 0 AOHE 8. Fall particulars on application to FiUEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd, LAND & ESTATE AGENT 3. FOB PRIVATE!.SALE. T¥TB have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED ~nFOR~piIYAT^ -SALeT THE WELL KNOWN SINGLE-TREE PROPERTY, Containing 2 160 ACRE S, Situated near AlfbrdjForeat, For further particulars apply to FRIKDLAKDER BROS, Ltd., Liad and Estate Agents. TTTE are OaSH Buyers of good lines of MILLING <fc SHIPPING WHEAT, -Also, — OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS, (FRIFDLANDEK BROS., Lld* Ifairton. 1 XXTE are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots m this Township. Apply early, as there are only a few Sections left. Farmers .and others would do well to see us regarding a 5 01 10 Acre^Block. APPLY AT ONOE , TO FRIffDL^DSR BROS., Ltd, LAND & ESTATE JAGENTS .i,vr—>mt*J!PCTaatmmmmmmai*mm>tmmmgHtmmmm>mmmmmmmm Special Job Purchase. VELVETEENS TO BE CLEARED AT Is 4|d Per Yard, In Navy, Myrtle, Eau d' nil, Electric, and Maroon Frenoh Cashmere (m light colors) Is 9d per yard Fancy Lustre (m light shades) to go ati 4Jd per yard Fancy Brocaded and Plain Japanese Silks, Also a variety of Trimming*. The above are all very suitable for making EVENING COSTUMES. IN SHOW BOOM. LOT OF LADIES' WATERPROOF CLOAKS from 5a lid each. Usual price of these Goods wore from I§9 upwards  Lot of Ladies' Jackets from 7s 114 each. Usual price from 18s. Lot of Ladies' Oapea from 12s 6d. Lot of Girls' Cloaks 10s 6d. Usual price 21s , ASHBURTON DRAPEBY COMPANY. FOR SALE—In splendid position for private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with 34 acres Land and improve' meats. A bargain. I HAVE FOR SAfcE---Well built House of nine rooms, with good improve* ments, asd m first-class position m Tancred street. I HAVE FOR SALE—Comfortable Dwell ing and £-aore, Wakanpi Road east. Cheap. I HAVE FOR SALE—Three Sections, Wills Street westi Sanny side of the road. Good site for house, being handy to Domain, Railway, and Post Office, but m very quiet locality. FOR SALE—Three-roomed Cottage and 4 acre, Cameron Street East. FDR SALE—In good healthy locality, 7 roomed house. Good garden and permanent watfir supply. FOR SALE—House and 1 acre land, near Wakanui Road, Hampstead, Full particulars »o4 terms on application to H. W, BARRETT, g 131



THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," BURNETT STREfT, OPPOSITE ARCADE, XNVITES his many friemlß and acquaintances to inspect stock of the] following apeoia I lines, without being pressed to buy. GUNS t GUN^ ! i GUNS !{ ! On Sale or hire, CARTPIDGRB AND AMMUNITION. Tha beat selected Stook m A-hburtou, at very low prices LAMPS 1 LAMP*!! LAMPS 1 ! To Suit (he Million, Borse Clippers, Horse Overs, Sh«cp Netting, Fowl Netting, Gorse Knivee, Spades, Forks, etc., Rirgpn, Register Grates, Fenders, Fire Irons, General Household H< quisles, Table and Pocket Cutlery, The Uelebrared "I Wilson" Butcher's Kn'.vee* CARPENTERS' TCOLS.—The C>u*i:p«-st, Largest and Greatest Variety m Stook m '^"V G. MEDDINS (Successor to W. Oongreve.) ANDREW ORE OPTING Nh,W GOODS DAILY FOR THE PRESENT AND COMING SEASON SFEO.ISAL VALUE IN ', OAPBS AND JACKETS from 10s 6d. , New Costume Cloths,' Stylish Tweeds, Serges, Robes, Millinery m good Styleiand Finish, Trimmed Sailors, Lace Curtans, Umbrellas and Corsets. 150 Pieces New (FLANNELETTE!, m all Shades and Patterns. Sp'endid; value, from 3id upwards. 10 Piece* New HEALTH FLANNEL, aots like' a charm for Rheumatism, thoroughly shrunk, 36 inches wide. 130 Pairs Best Colored Small BLANKETS, at Wholesale Prices. Bfßrit) AJ?D BOY 6' SUITS, Every Style and Make, Equal to Tailor Made. ' . «#H« . :— D RJBSHM A I£lN«— A Pronounced Success. A trial."osJer>iHConvinoß AN#RE W O RR. EA»X ': ■ HTBEET H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from ¥ DayH to 12 Months, according to Value Purchased. dS|, per Week forTo'al Disablement up to Ten Weeks. for Death from Accident. Special Conocasione to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Ca°h purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top va'ue; specially put up'tnj'London for my own trada. Fancy and^Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSONS — PIANOS— By Brinsmead and Sona, Hopkinson, Goss and T>T A TVT/^Q K*Hman, Wagner, Collard and Colic rd, Broad- X J-XXXN V/O"~" wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp — PIANOS- and Sohn. — OKOAWS— By .Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, f\Ts(~^ A IVTCi_ Willcox and White, Mason and Famlin, the Chioago Com \J Xl\jr J nLi\ O" pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OII6AINH- Fbom lOs to *50. ORGANS From - .- !©»' per month PIAIVQH „ ... .. ... - - •« «O» „  LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Value Obtaikablb, Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodical?, at LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Cbratohurch and Dune din Bouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. H. m."Tones. JUST LANDED— \V^\ GUNS 80LD OABH'OR ODERMS Ai FIRST-OLASS \f/\ ai »hb Supply of \Y^ \ AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc , " V<J\ LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. for the Coming V>K GUNS, Etc repaired on the Premises SHOOTING SEASON. VyA * PWCtiCal GUnBmUh ' *' CARi^»GE* \\j\ Shorte^otice. ■" _, , \^Ha\ AH Kinds of Plumbing done. Of all Makers. \ SOXW' fton 12s 6d,, / , Y&\ ES™A™ 81VEN' ■'■'■ ' \ rr»\'' TANKS from 3O». \ ' TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. /"\UR Success with these GOWNS .last Season gives us Confidence m Requesting the Patronage of those Ladieß to whom a SMART COSTUME^is a necessity. We hold a Compkehbusive Stock of COATINGS, suitable for this purpose aud would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON BALE — £\ BALKS CARPET SAMPLES tf) £% BALES GOAr SEIN RUGS g> MITCHELL & TURNER.



CHURCH SERTrCESi SX" 8 T «i-F HBN ' 8 UaUHU^ Athburton, FIRST SUNDAY AFTKR TRINITY. (June 4th.) 11 am—Matins, Holy Communion and Serroon 3 p.m.—Service at GREENSTRKET. 6.30 p m—i^vMUug Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOOOTHORPE, MA., Vicar. f7"ferriman. FOR SALE. IHaVP? for Sale a Capital Farm o\ ?20 Acres, within a short distance of the Freezing Works. To a man with • email Capital this is an excellent oppor* tunny to secure » good Sheep Farm. I F. FE BRIM AH. FOR SALE. I have for Sale • Capital Building Site, with ample frrrta«es on the Wakanni Koad aud Wills Street. Psice-£OS. Baey terms. F. FERRIMAN. FOX SALE, a comfortable' nihe-roomed HOUSE. TT7 BY live In a small house when you YV can bayirom the undersigned & Comfortable Nine-roomed House, to gether with half-acre of land of first olass quality for £325, which at interest at the race of six per cent, only amoun'a to 8j per week rental. This property ie very suitable f ->r a Hording Hoa*,. FFBRMM4N . FOR SALHJ, VILLA RESIDENCE AT ALLENTON. • : '!.-'.■'■ BY private treaty, a well built suburban VQla Residence, with stable and outbulldlngs 9 together with about three acres of good lard, a portion of which Is well stocked with fruit trees. The property possesses ample frontage and is close to a School and Post Office ; and to a prompt purchaser reaßouable terms will be given. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, THE GOHDWI-.L OF LEASE IN" PEHPETUITY AT HIGHBANK. ITlxVft for Sale the Goodwill of Loass of 50 acres of L-»nd at High bfsnk, upon whioh N eree'ed a Comfort able House. The land is m excellent) conc'i ion and the price is moderate. F. FERRIMAN. MONEY %■' I. HAVK for Investment on Firet- Class Freehold Securities Sums up to £18,000 .at 4| per cant. ALSO,— £800 at 5 per cent., which can be advanced on First-Class Perpetual Lease holds. F. FERRIMAN. SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this. Dressing has now arrived, and its j ever increasing sale each year proves its popularity. IT IS A THOROUGH SHOT PRE VENTATIVE;. j it is e&sty to use, dissolving m cold water. Ie hastens instead of retarding germination, and ie very much cheaper than any other dressing —Is per pncUe*. Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed. AshburtonDrugGOtLtd,] wholesale & retail agents. : ■■■■'. ' . 5 hi fRUIT & FORhiST TR&hB. WANTED— AH those about to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere. All Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 montha, Quotatioas supplied on application. Jaineß, PcMte/\ ■ ALLENTON, ASHBURXON- 8 "*Stbonobst Where Others are Weakest. —The '99 design Zealandia Bicycles are fitted with all the very latest improvements, butted tubing making frames, forks, and head unbreakable, arch crown, overhanging ©bain wheel, natrow tread, twin roller chaiD, Kiswkk hubs, and dus6 proof throughout, enamelled m fancy colours ; prices—Gentle men's £21, Ladies' £22; twelve months' written guarantie. L'irge assortment of accessories m aV'^k — Acetylene gas lamps 255, Siiver King 17s 6'l; lamps from 5s jbella from 1» ; Graphiluleo 6d, 9i, Is, veiy best for chains ; lamp and bicycle oil Ie ; handle bars from 12»6(1; ladies' parcel carriers 3i 61 • —Oates, Lowby, ano Co., lar|eßb cycle manufac ureia m Australasia, Buruett #ireefe, Aihburton; and at Ohristchurob. Ad.