THE MARK OF THE BEAST

There is not a very large population in New Zealand—not quite half a million of whites—but the number of crimes against morality, oh the nature of that for which Longliurstjp.it Wellington has just been sentenced to the lash, and a ten years’ im prisonment, are alarmingly frequent. Scarcely a sitting of the Supreme Court is held, but one or more instances of this sort occur, and every district of the colony contributes its quota to the filthy cata logue. We will not attempt to assign any reason for the frequency of these offences, and only deplore the low moral tone they indicate. They are the outcome of a brutal and debased nature, and when a man permitshis unclean passions, the worst of our human nature, to carry him into the commission of acts against which all the better nature of humanity revolts, it is necessary that the pruning knife should be mercilessly applied. To be capable of such offences, men must have sunk to the level of the brutes, and as such they should be punished. Cowardly in the extreme, they must be, as the brutal always are ; and there is only one deterrent influence that society can make use of— viz., the lash. For desperate diseases desperate remedies are required, and the grovelling and sensual coward can only bo taught to restrain his unclean propensities through the only appeal his deadened feelings seem to understand, and that is the whip. Not long ago the larger cities of England were terrorised over by gangs of garrotters, and it was scarcely safe to walk the streets. So soon as these liers-in-wait found that conviction meant a well-whipped hide garrotting became unpopular, and the professional thief respected the person. We believe in the lash for the hide of the sensualist, when simple imprisonment has no effect upon him, and heartily coincide with the conduct of the Judges who make a whipping part of the sentence of each prisoner convicted of gross sensual crime. It is intolerable that little girls cannot play in safety away from their homes without being set upon by those moral vampires whom we find exist amongst us, but only learn of their existence when the police succeed in running them to earth. Such, we say again, fear only one punish ment—the cat-o’-nine tails. Let them have it, and let them know that every offence against children’s purity will meet this punishment from the lusty arm of a prison warder.

RAILWAY CHARGES.

At the meeting of the County Council on Wednesday, Mr. Grigg drew attention to the high rates for carriage charged by the railway authorities, and emphasised the point chat the tariff was the same on our lines, that run through level country and were constructed at comparatively trifling cost, as the rates charged for car riage on railways in Otago, where the rail ways were constructed only after a great outay. This is a subject that the district is indebted to Mr. Grigg for ventilating, and which it ought to be the duty of all the public bodies to agitate. It is the right of those who are fortunate in securing physical advantages, such as nearness to streams of water, bush, etc., to profit by [these advantages, and if, for instance, we should complain that our land is dry and exposed, as our plains are, we will be told that these are our misfor tunes and .that they must be borne with. are our misfortunes that be borne, then surely the inexpensiveness of our railway lines is one of our few pieces of good fortune, and we ought to profit by it. In no other part of the colony have long stretches of rail way lines been laid down at such small cost as has the part of the main line that runs through the Canterbury plains, and surely we ought to be allowed a concession on this account. But this matter leads up to the larger question of railway fares and rates in general, and when the for midable figure one has to pay before he can undertake a journey of any length is considered, it must be at once allowed that the high tariff militates against busi ness. Not one of the many trains that run on our lines do their full share of business, and only one or two do even a fair share. We feel certain that were large concessions made to the public in the direction of lowering the fares, and reducing the parcel rates, an increase of work would accrue that would be profit able in the highest degree to the lines, as double or treble the number of travellers would use the railway. In these times especially a few shillings are a considera tion, and many keep at home who would willingly travel were fares less formidable.

THE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA’S BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE.

The name of the Empress of Russia (says a writer in a London paper) has been a good deal in people’s mouths lately. It may therefore interest my readers to read the following account of her birth and character, abridged from £ " Les Mysteres de la Russie,” by M. Frederic Lacroix, published in 1845 :—Travelling through Germany with the view to finding a suit able bride, Alexander arrived at the court of the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, and was received with great pomp. The Grand Duke, anxious to become the father-in-law of the Czarewitch, presented two of his daughters to the young Prince. The latter, however, was polite, and nothing more. However, among the young ladies who composed the court of the Grand Duke, the Czarewich remarked one whose modest appearance and simple attire were in remarkable contrast to the luxury and formality which prevailed around her. Evidently she did not belong to the Grand Ducal family, for at table, at the play, everywhere, in short, she occu pied the second rank, and seemed com pletely forgotten, not to say treated with contempt. This mystery provoked the curiosity and interest of Alexander, who ended by falling as desperately in love with the girl as his cold nature would allow. He made inquiries, and ascer tained that her history was rather a sin gular one. One of the Grand Duke’s chamberlains allowed himself to become enamored of the Grand Duchess and there was reason to suspect that his love was returned. One day the Grand Duchess ■was confined of a daughter. The Grand Duke displayed great chagrin at the event. The child, whose undesired ap pearance caused so much grief and scan dal, was brought up at the Grand Ducal Palace ; but, deprived of the care of her mother, who died while her daughter was still an infant, the poor little thing, though not formally disavowed, was made every day to expiate her mother’s fault by humiliations of every sort. From this un happy lot she was delivered by her marriage with the Czarewitch, and it is she who is now the Empress of Russia.

An envelope, addressed to “H. Howell, Post-office, Foxton—to be left till called for,” was immediately despatched, and a constable in plain clothes was stationed in the locality of the Foxton post-office to await subsequent events. No great inter val elapsed before a tap came to the office window and the enquiry made, “Any letters for H. Howell?” “Yes, sir, one,” replied the clerk, at the same time hand ing him the closed envelope in question. The stranger, having carefully deposited the supposed treasure in his coat pocket, at once marched home, and was followed by the policeman who had been an ob server of the whole of the proceedings. Arrived at home, the man was arrested. It turned out to be Mr. Hermann Rockell, a member of the Manawatu Highway Board, and a justice of the peace. About the house were discovered slips of paper bearing evident attempts at producing the name of Arthur Ammond, and in a pocket was placed another slip containing the words “ Henry Howell,” which it is sup posed served as a reminder to call for the letter. Mr. Rockell has- been brought before the Fielding Court, and com mitted for trial at the ensuing criminal sittings at Wanganui, having been let out on bail himself in LSOO, and two sureties of L 250 each.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1880.



A J. P. UNDER A CLOUD. [From the Auckland Evening Star. ] would imagine that Justices of the like Caesar’s better half, should be above suspicion. But it is not so. A few days ago the manager of. a bank at Bulls received a letter with the signature of ‘‘A Ammond,” containing a request that a LSO note and three LI notes might be forwarded in an envelope to “H. Howell,” to be called for at the Foxton Post-office. Suspicious of the genuineness of the sig nature, the manager wrote to Mr. Am mond, one of his customers, with a view of ascertaining whether he had really made the request or not. Mr. Ammond replied that the signature was a forgery. The question then arose, “Who forged it? ” After communicating with the police, the following plan was arranged upon :



“ Cut and Comb Again,” as the girl said to her lover when she heard “ master” stumbling around in the dark. Wanted. ■WANTED—PADDOCKING for Two * ’ Horses through the winter. Pad dock must be well fenced. Near town preferred. Apply by letter to “Alpha,” Herald Office. 295c-712g JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wakanui Road, near Post Office, is A CASH PURCHASER of POULTRY and NATIVE GAME, which will be sold at Reasonable Prices, at his Shop, near Post Office. 672 g McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in widtn from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, '546g-2400 Canterbury Foundry. NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAYE opened those premises situated in Tancred street adjoining Messrs. Orr and Co’s General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &c., &c., JUST ARRIVED. Mr. Craighead’s experience as Head Cutter in connection with First Class Tailoring Establishments in Edinburgh and San? Francisco has extended over a period of ten years, and from the immense success which has always attended his efforts to please, he .is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Ci. ! s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a Tenders. A ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited Floodwater Drainage more and Methven. The work will be sections, and the Engin Stitt’s, Winchmore, on Thursday, 15th ini tractors over line of p Tenders, addressed be sent in to the C burton not later than April. By order, WILLI 7070 16 Miles of een Winch i six separate will be at Mr. 10 o’clock a.m. to show con osed drainage, the Chairman, to Offices, Ash jATURDAY, 17th BAXTER, ounty Engineer. ANTED, TEMPERS for PLOUGH ING 400 acres of stubble land on the Hinds, contract to be complete by July 31. To be ploughed G inches deep and 10 inches wide. The contractor to have the use of a sevenstalled stable and house. Tenders to be sent in nut later than Saturday, 17th April, at noon, to H. MOFFAT, 285c-703g Wakanui Mill.



Lost. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST from Ashburton, Bay Hack MARE, Branded on near shoulder, wart on near flank. Apply, E. Cook son, Livery Stables, Ashburton. GGBo LOST. LOST— From Seafield, about 120 ewes chiefly cross-bred, also three rams j all branded Jjj on off shoulder. Any person giving information that will lead to their recovery to Mr. James Brake, Seafield, or to the Herald and Guardian offices will be rewarded. 697 g For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 5G4 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. CORN SACKS FOR SALE, by the undersigned. E. Pavitt, East street, Ashburton. 699 g E N 0 I N G IRE AND STANDARDS. PJpHE undersigned have FOR SALE all numbers of Fencing Wire. GUTHRIE & LARNACH’S CO. (Limited), Manchester street, Christchurch, opposite the Railway Station. 700 a



Public Notices. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Air. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c., and is au horised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-652g Ashburton. V. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. of application to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office. C. PERCY COX, 627 g Registrar of Electors. RE JAMES STEVENS’ BANKRUPT ESTATE, ALFORD FOREST. ALL persons indebted to the above estate will require to pay their ac counts at once to Mr. John McDonald, at the Store, Alford Forest, whose receipt will be sufficient. All accounts not paid on or before the 12 th April will be sued for without further notice. ANDREW ORR, 624 a Trustee. NOTICE. ANY person TRESPASSING in pursuit of Game on the Lagmohr Estate will be prosecuted. 276c-694c DONALD M'LEAN. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ■'VTOTICE is hereby given that all ±S Borough RATES NOT PAID by Ist MAY next, will be sued for imme diately after that date. By order, CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 6th April, 1880. 33-290c-705g ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ~\TOTICE is hereby given, that, in ac cordance with clause 42 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876, the Burgess List for 1880-81, and Defaulters List, are now open for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office, during office hours, till the 15th day of April, 1880. All objections thereto must be in writing, in the form of the Gth schedule of the Act, addressed to me, and delivered to me at my office, on or before the 15th day of April, 1880. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk.



Borough Council Office, Ashburton, SlstMarch, 1880. 259c-682g-32 LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. TWO applications having been made on the same day for the undermen tioned section of Crown land, it will be submitted to auction at the Land Office, Christchurch, on MONDAY, the 3rd day of May next, at 12 o’clock, and the bid dings will be confined to the applicants. FIVE (5) ACRES near Tinwald, being sub-division No. 2, lot 14, of reserve 350 in red. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, April 1, 1880. 7090 THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY, SCHOLARSHIPS. OTICE is hereby given that TEN J3J SCHOLARSHIPS of the annual value of Forty Pounds each, and tenable for two years, will be AWARDED upon examination in the month of June next as follows : (a) Two Scholarships open to all children whose age does not ex ceed eleven years on the Ist day of June, 1880. (b) Two Scholarships open to all whose age does not exceed tw’elve years on the Ist of June. (c) Two Scholarships open to all whose age does not exceed thirteen years on the Ist of June. (d) Two Scholarships open to all whose age does not exceed fourteen years on the Ist of June. And Two Scholarships to be applied to the the three classes a, b, and c, according to the respective merits of the candidates in those classes. Candidates must enter their names by giving notice in their own handwriting to the Chairman of the Board on or before the 10th day of May next, in every case, stating the day and year of birth, and the school at which the candidate is receiving instruction. The Board will not publish the name of the school fuom which a candidate comes without the consent of the principal teacher of the school, which may be sent with the notice of entry. Any candidate not attending school must give his or her address. The Board reserves the right of acquiring proof as to age. The examinations w r iil be held at Christ church, beginning on Tuesday, the Ist day of June, for classes (a), (b), and (c), and on Tuesday the Bth day of June, for class (d), Necessary expenses of travel ling, and of board and lodging, will be de frayed by the Board. The subjects in which candidates in classes (a), (b), and (c) will be examined are the followingßeading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, English grammar and composition, geography, and British history. The subjects for class (d) are as follows: —Arithmetic, English grammar and com position (including spelling), physical and political geography and history (ancient and modern), geometry, and algebra. A Scholarship 'will not be awarded to any candidate who has not obtained 25 per cent of the possible number of marks in each subject, and 50 per cent of the possible total. J. V. COLBORNE-YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, March 6th, 1880. 710 g



J. E. Buchanan and Co. PEREMPTORY CLEARING SALE. BALANCE OF BANKRUPT STOCK. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & Co. have received instructions from the trustee in the estate of James Stevens to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the store (late in the occupation of the above) ALFORD FOREST, All the remaining STOCK-IMRA DE. The store has been sold, therefore every line must be cleared. SALE on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14. Commencing at 11 a.m. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. 701 g Auctioneers.



TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF FIRST-CLASS LAND. ESSRS. J. B. BUCHANAN & CO. have received instructions from SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Chertsey Hotel, on TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL, At 2 p.m., The whole of that valuable FARM being R.S. 26021 and 26030 situate at Kyle, comprising 400 AcR E s 400 The land is all in excellent condition for cropping next year. The property adjoins that of Messrs. Lambie, Gordon, and Buckley, and can be sold in one lot or, if desired, can be sub-divided. Terms most liberal, at Sale. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, 702 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. the freeholder to Of first-rate land.



Public Notices. GIFT AUCTION. The Financial Committee of the ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Respectfully announce that arrangements have been made for a GIFT AUCTION, IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE CHURCH, To take place on THURSDAY, 6th MAY NEXT, At the TOWN HALL, At 1 o’clock, By Thomas Bullock, Esq., who has kindly consented to act on the occasion. Contributions in Grain, Poultry, or Dairy Produce may be left with Messrs. D. Williamson, A. Orr, G. M. Robinson, and F. Pavitt, before that date. 70Gg IN THE MATTER OF A BILL IN TITULED “AN ACT TO AMEND THE ASHBURTON COUNTY COUN CIL WATERWORKS ACT 1579.” ~]VT OTICE is hereby given that applica- JLM tion is intended to be made at the next Session of the General Assembly of New Zealand by the Ashburton County Council for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the Ashburton County Council Waterworks Act 1879 empowering the Council with the consent of the ratepayers as therein provided. To purchase undertake execute enlarge and from time to time alter or repair the works it may deem necessary for the pur pose of any water supply scheme to be provided by the Council under the Ash burton County Council Waterworks Act 1879 and of this Act. To raise a loan not exceeding one hun dred thousand pounds sterling to enable the Council to purchase and execute the said water supply scheme and the works required therefor and for the purposes of the Act. To impose and levy on any district for which the Council shall resolve to provide a water supply a separate rate as in the said Act provided to secure and pay the interest upon and provide a fund for the repayment of such loan and for all the purposes of the said Acts. To enable the Council to obtain the con sent of the ratepayers within any district and defining the mode by which such con sent is to be obtained. To enable the Council to provide for and regulate the supply of water to rate payers and the charge to be made there for. To make all necessary by-laws affecting such object and all regulations necessary for the guidance of the Council in carrying out the provisions of the Acts and to fix penalties for the breach of any by law or regulation or for the wilful or mali cious injury to or trespass on any work or for taking or abstracting water there from and for the recovery of such rates and penalties. Notice is hereby further given that copies of the proposed Bill may be obtained at the Offices of Messieurs Garrick and Cow lishaw Solicitors Christchurch and at the following places : The Offices of the County Council Town of Ashburton Road Board Office Wakanui Road Dis trict ~ ~ South Rakaia Road District „ ~ Mount Hutt ~ ~ ~ Upper Ashburton ~ ~ ~ Mount Somers ~ ~ ~ Longbeach „ W. 0. WALKER Chairman Ashburton County Council. Messrs. GARRICK & COWLISHAW Solicitors for the Ashburton County Council Christchurch. G 730



In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Acts, 1878 and 1879, and of the bank ruptcy of DAVID HAROLD, of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, a debtor. npHIS IS TO NOTIFY that David Harold, i. of Ashburton aforesaid, laborer, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the District Court-house, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, the sixteenth day of April, at eleven o’clock a.m. Dated this 9th day of April, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor for Debtor, 711 G



H. Matson & Co. THIS DAY. WITHOUT RESERVE. SPLENDID INVESTMENT IST LEESTON DISTICT, WAKANUI DISRICT, UPPER ASHBURTON DISTRICT Messrs, h. matson & co., in conjunction with Messrs. Fried lander, Bros., have received instructions from the administrator of the Estate of the late John Joyce, TO SEEL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Land-Sale Rooms, on THIS DAY (Satcbdat), APRIL 10, At 2 o’clock p. m., The following really magnificent Free holds and Leaseholds. Lot I.—Freehold, consisting of 75 acres of very rich agricultural land, situate in Leeston district, being rural sections 5951 and 5952. The land is thoroughly fenced with live fences into convenient sized paddocks. These sections are both now in wheat stubble, being the first crop after having been laid down for a very long time in grass. These sections will be sold separately. Lot 2.—The goodwill of the lease of an educational reserve No , consisting of 159 acres of first class land, having about seven years to run, at the absurdly low rental of ss. per acre. This land is situated close to Kil linchy. All laid down in Eng lish grass, securely fenced with gorse, water in every paddock, and is admitted to be some of the finest grazing land in the pro vince. Lot 3.—200 acres really good agricul tural land (freehold) situated on the Wakanui, securely fenced, and sub-divided into four pad docks, with live fences, good dwelling house, stock yards, and all needful accessories for pro perly working a first-class farm Lot 4.—346 acres of good freehold agricultural land, adjoining the well known property of Messrs. Gould and Cameron. The land is well fenced, and sub-divided into six paddocks. Upon it there is a new four-roomed house, and 8-stalled stable, with chaff house attached ; also 2 acres of garden planted with fruit trees. 140 acres of this farm is laid down with English grass. The balance is in stubble after a first crop. Lot 5. —293 acres of freehold land similar to the above, and im mediately adjoining it. The land is fenced and divided into 2 pad docks, 100 acres is in wheat stubble after the first crop, the balance is in turnips. Remember the date, SATURDAY, April 10, 1880. Terms easy at sale —Luncheon at 1 o’clock. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & CO., 637 a Auctioneers.



CLEARING SALE. HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, &c. Messrs, h. matson & co. have received instructions from Mr. Godfrey, who is leaving for England, to sell by Public Auction on TUESDAY, APRIL 13th, 1880. At the Ashburton Yards, 1 Chestnut Horse 1 Brown Horse 1 Bay Mare 1 Bay Mare IMPLEMENTS, 1 H. H. Morsby Plough 1 Set 3-leaf Harrows 1 Cambridge Roller 1 Reid and Gray Sowing Machine 1 Reid and Gray Dray and Frame Swingle Trees &c., Ac., &c. 698 g ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Messrs, h. matson & Co. have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION. AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Immediately after the sale of the Fairfield Estate, on THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd. At 2 o’clock, THE UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES, Viz.: OAA ACRES GOOD LAND, divided OV/l/ i n t o 4 Paddocks, 2 miles from Ashburton, all watered. Has only had one crop taken off it. QQQ ACRES GOOD LAND, now in OOJU Turnips. At Dromore. gQQ ACRES GOOD LAND, now in Near Chertsey, 128 AORES G00I) LAND, i n turnips And adjoining, ACRES GOOD LAND, in turnips. THURSDAY, APRIL 2 2ND. At 2 o’clock. Very easy Terms. 692 g H. MATSON & Co.



Acland, Campbell, and Co. TO BACON CURERS AND OTHERS. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDA Y, A PRIL 13. Messrs, acland, Campbell, AND CO. will sell by auction, as above, HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, &c. , &c., &c. SPECIAL ENTRY, 80 »at_pios 3Q Further entries will be taken at the Auctioneer’s Offices. ACLAND, CAMPBELL AND CO., Ashburton and Christchurch. 708 a



H. Matson and Co. THE GREAT Fairfield Estate. CLOSE TO THE TOWN OF ASHBURTON. THE GRANARY AND STOCK DEPOT OF CANTERBURY. TOWN SECTIONS, DAIRY FARMS, AND FARMS. SPLENDID POSITION. MARKETS CLOSE AT HAND. CERTAIN INCREASING VALUE. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, TWO O’CLOCK. rSSRS. H. MATSON & CO. have received instructions from the Free holders (in conjunction with ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO.), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 22ND APRIL, 1880. At 2 o’clock p.m., ALL THAT PORTION OF THE FAIRFIELD ESTATE, Situated in the immediate neighborhood of the Town of Ashburton, COMPRISING 2000 ACRES 2000 Subdivided into— -Ist—CONVENIENT ASPIBURTON SU BURBAN SECTION FOR BUILD ING PURPOSES, VILLA RESI DENCES, &c., &c. 2nd—PROFITABLE DAIRY FARMS FROM FIVE TO TEN ACRES. 3rd—BEAUTIFUL FARMS OF FROM FORTY ACRES UPWARDS, Thus bringing this highly favoured dis trict within the reach of all classes of purchasers. The enormous yield of grain from lands in this immediate neighborhood, and its favourable gives this property an unusual high-class value. The Ashburton is rapidly becoming the great central depot for grain and stock, and a large active population is settled there. Buildings, warehouses, and gra naries and erected, and extending in all directions.



Any special water supply adapted for the Town of Ashburton could easily be applied to this estate, and an abundant supply can readily be obtained from sink ing wells at a very small, depth. This property is situated in close con tiguity to the Town of Ashburton, and very near to the Great Southern Railway. The soil is rich alluvial. It has, there fore, the immense advantages of certain increasing value, markets for its produce close at hand, with railway facilities for taking advantage of every market, home or foreign. It is expected that the return of the Lincolnshire Delegates to England will have the effect of sending large numbers of settlers with means to this province and district. A large Government reserve has been made adjoining this property, "or Govern ment railway workshops, which will neces sitate, when established, a large working population being settled there. Arrangements will be made for the con veyance of intending purchasers by rail way at greatly reduced rates, upon the day of sale. The terms are made easy to suit all classes. TITLE ! CROWN GRANT. APRIL 22. 2 o’clock. Luncheon at 1 o’clock. For further particulars, plans, &c., apply to C. PERCY COX, Agent for Auctioneers, Ashburton, and MESSRS. MILES, HASSAL&CO.; And MESSRS. ACLAND & CAMPBELL, 6Mo Christchurch. R. Davies & Co. SALE BY AUCTION AT AN EARLY DATE. FARM AT SEAFIELD, In the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy. R DAVIES & CO. have received in i, structions from Messrs. R. M'Ker row and Co., as agents for the vendor, to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Ashburton, at an early date, unless previously disposed of privately, That WELL-KNOWN FARM situa ted in the Seafield district, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy, consisting of 625 ACRES OF GOOD ARABLE LAND, Viz.: 230 acres broken up, 75 acres of which are in turnips" 230 acres wheat stubble 150 acres barley stubble, And the balance consists of a garden and avenue, planted with blue gum trees. The property is ring fenced, sub-divided into three paddocks, with live fences. There is also a good well, whard, and other improvements. Terms at sale, or on application to MESSRS. R. M'KERROW & CO., Rakaia; or R. DAVIES & GO., 689 a Auctioneers, &c., Rakaia.



Business Notices. Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. ORE AND CO. JJTAYE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the most Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s. to £25.



Public Notices. TO FARMERS. undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEEDING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing.



THE PEERING TWINE took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. JJAYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R ° S AGENTS for THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.