A HIDEOUS STORY.

A New York paper tolls this hideous story : In Oswego, the negro, Dan Searles known as “ Black Dan, was executed by officers of the law. Previous to dying, he had sojjl' his body for the sum of 15d015., the nrfney to go to his father. No one seems to have thought it worth while to cry out against this proceeding. The doctors who bought the body went to the execution in company with the father of the condemned negro, and watched all the proceedings with the keenest interest No sooner had the body been pronounced dead than the doctors, whose, property it then became, rushed forward to take pos session, while yet warm. But the father then stepped between them and the body of his son, and said it was his property, it should not leave his hands until the ISdols. were paid. An unseemly wrangle then took place, nobody seeming to think it worth while to interfere. At length the doctors paid the money to his father, and he went off with titter unconcern. The doctox - s having entered in possession, cut off the head, sawed open the skull, took out the brain, and that day plastered bills all over the town announcing that the bead would be exhibited and an anatomi cal lecture delivered upon it. The citizens of Oswego, quite as shameless as these doctors, crowded the hall, and the lecture proved so successful that they announced they would take the skull over the State with them, and exhibit it in the same way.

DRESS AND HEALTH.

Dr. Richardson lately delivered a lec ture at the London Institution on “ Dress n Relation to Health.” It was, he said, altogether apart from his purpose to de precate good fashion in dress. Good health and good fashion would always go well together. Errors of fashion were due, as a rule, to the fact that fashions were dictated and carried out by vain and ignorant persons, who were skilled neither in art nor in the rules of health. Con sidering dress first of all in relation to its mechanical adaptation to the body, the lecturer objected to everything that led to unequal pressure and to tight binding about the body, neck, feet, and limbs. The dress should be loose, and its weight borne by the shoulders. In the dress of men this was fairly accomplished, but the dress of women dragged from the waist, and occasioned physical bondage, which placed them at a great disadvantage as active workers. He condemned the corset and waist belt worn by women, and the strap and belt used by boys when performing gymnastic feats. The belt in terfered with free breathing, and tended to produce hernia. Ho suggested, as a reform in the dress of women, that it should be made similar in most respects to that of men. He would have mothers clothe their girls precisely as they clothed their boys, with the one distinguishing mark of a light, loose flowing gown. The lecturer next discussed the quality of clothing, and the amount required at various seasons. Heavy underclothing should be avoided. There was no neces sary connection between warmth and weight.

THE GREAT NEWSPAPER COUNTRY

Our great progress in journalism is shown by the fact that in 1775 there were in the United States less than forty news- periodicals, whose aggregate issue lor that, year comprised 1,200,000 copies ; now the united press publishes over 500 daily newspapers, more than 4000 weeklies, and about 600 publi cations ; of the dailies that existed in 1870, about 800,000,000 copies were struck off that year ; and of the week lies, about 600,000,000 ; and of other serial publications about 100,000,000, amounting in all to 1,500,000,000 copies. And to sum the matter up yet more forcibly it must be stated that the United States publishes more newspapers, with greater combined circulation, than all the other countries of the world can boast of having. The oldest paper of un interrupted publication in this country is the Hartford Courant, which has already attained the hoary age of 110 years. In regard to its last birthday it plavntively says, “ We believe that with the already announced death of a New Hampshire paper, recently, at the age of 116, we are left in a condition of absolute isolation. The last of our early contemporaries is gone.” —San Francisco Call.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1880.



Neai. Dow. —Neal Dow, the great temperance reformer of Maine, had a narrow escape the other day. For a whole generation he has been regarded as a con sistent teetotaller. But a tramp solemnly swore that he and Neal Dow stood at the same counter and imbibed brandy and water. Things looked a little serious for awhile, and the temperance folk in that far-off region felt that even the greatest of us will once in a while have a fall. The tramp, however, on cross-examination, explained that he drank the brandy and Neal Dow the water, and the whole State of Maine breathed freely, once mere.



Public Notices. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership hitherto existing between Messrs. Jones and La wry, trad ing together under the style of Jones and Co., Butchers, Bakers, and Storekeepers, Seafield, is hereby DISSOLVED as from the Ist day of May, instant, by mutual consent. The business will be conducted in future by Mr. Walter Lawey and Mr. William Lawey, under the stylo of Lawey and Son. It is requested that all accounts for pay ment be forwarded to Messrs. J. E. Buchanan and Co., who are authorised to collect all the debts, now due to the late firm. Dated at Ashburton, this Ist day of May, 1880. (Signed) THOMAS MYNETT JONES. WALTER LAWRY. 8140 Commission Agent, Ashburton. LAND. LAND. ESSRS. POYNTZ & CO. OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE an unimproved FARM of 40Q Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four of a Railway the main line^ have received instructions to treaty,



Public Notices. SLAUGHTER IIICENSII I HEREBY give notice that .if intend to apply 1 for a Slaugliterin|j License for R. S. 20065, for large ahd srhall cattle at the County Council meotiifg, on the 2nd day of J une next. a J. STANLEY® BRUCE. Wakanui, May 4th, 1880. 8090



NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). OAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £BOO - £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M'DOWALL, Manager, 578 g Hereford street, Christchurch.



Y. R. In the District Court of Christ church, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of JAMES BAYLIS, the elder, of Seafield, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, Farmer, a Debtor. THIS IS TO NOTIFY that the above named JAMES BAYLIS, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors to be held at the District Court-house. Ashburton, on SATURDAY, the Bth day of May, at 11 o’clock a.m. Dated this third day of Mav, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor for Debtor. ' 8030 V In the- District Court of R Christ church, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, Amend ment Act, IS7B, the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, Amendment Act 1879, and of the Bankruptcy of JAMES PHILIP PARKER, of Ashburton, Watchmaker, a debtor. T HEREBY SUMMON a MEETING of A the creditors of the above-named debtor to be held at the offices of Messrs. Branson and Purnell, solicitors, in East street, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the FIFTH day of MAY, instant, at eleven o’clock in the fore noon, to consider the intended application by the said debtor for an order of discharge. Dated, this 3rd day of May, 1880. FREDK. PAVITT, Trustee. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an that an application will be made to above named honorable Court, at the sitting thereof next, after the expiration of ten clear days from the publication thereof, for an order ol dis charge to be granted to the said debtor. Dated this 3rd day of May, 1880. Branson and Purnell, 8060 Solicitors lor Debtor.



SHBURTON STEEPLECHASE MEETING. SATURDAY, MAY 29th, 1880. List of Officers : President : E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Yice -President :W. C. Walker, Esq. Stewards : Mr. Hay T. Smith Mr. John Carter Mr. JL. E. Corsbie Mr. R. Friedlander Mr. Neil M‘Lean Mr. J. Hunt Mr. E, Saunders Mr. A. McLean Mr. E. S. Coster Dr. Ross Judge: Mr. M. Stitt. Starter : Mr, John Carter. Clerk of the Course : Mr. E. Saunders. Clerk of the Scales : Mr. E. F. Wright. Hon. Secretary : Mr. J. Wilkie. Hon. Treasurer : Mr. C. C. Fooks. Handicapper : Mr. H. P. Lance. FIRST RACE TO START AT 12.30 P.M. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase, of 40 sovs., added, to a sweepstakes of 2sovs. each lor acceptors ; over about 3 miles of fair hunting country; nomination 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap of 20 sovs., added to a sweep of 2 sovs. for acceptors ; 2 miles ; nomination 1 sov., for district horses only. 3. The Wakanui Stakes, of 20 sovs.; weight for age ; open to all horses ; 2 miles ; entrance 1 sov.



4 Farmers’ Steepechase, of 15 sovs.; about miles ; weight for age ; en trance 1 sov.; for district horses only. 5. Hack Steeplechase, of 5 sovs.; 1 mile ; catch weights ; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. Rules and Regulations : The N.Z. Grand National Rules strictly adhered to, except where specified. A district horse shall mean a horse commonly resident in the County since March Ist, 1880, and the bona fide pro perty of the owner ; and “ owner ” shall mean a person or persons commonly resi dent in the County of Ashburton not less : than six months previous to this meeting. The decision of the Stewards on all dis puted points shall be final. No protest will be received unless 2 sovs. be deposited, which shall be forfeited if the protest be considered frivolous. Nominations for the Handicaps to be sent to the Secretary at Quill’s Hotel not later than 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 20th. Weights will be declared on Tuesday, May 25th. Acceptances on night of general entry, Wednesday, May 26th, at 8 p.m. All entries to state age, color, and name of the horse, and the colors of the rider. JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec. 791 a Ashburton Steeplechases. NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. WE, the undersigned, Trustees in the Estate of W. Benniaon, of Ashbur ton, hereby certify that the said estate has NQ CLAIM on the different fees due from the service of the ENTIRE HORSE “Sir Julius Yogel,” the property of W. Holley, which travelled the Ashburton and surrounding districts the season of 1878. B. EDE. JOSEPH CLARK. In reference to the above, I, the under signed, beg to state that after having waited until after harvest, at the request of different persona who have not paid for the service of the abovementioned horse, I must now ask for payment of all moneys due respecting the same. Payment to be made to W. Holley, Tuam Street East, Christchurch, or legal proceedings will be taken to recover the same without further notice. Ist May, 1880. 410c-818e



Public Notices. HORSE BREAKING. THE undersigned is now prepared to Undertake the BREAKING of HORSES to double and single harness, also to saddle. Mr. Willcocks has had a very consider able experience in Australia, and his success there as a Trainer is sufficient guarantee as to his ability. All orders to be left at the Coach Office, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, or the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Wheatstone. 403c-8160 GEO. WILLCOCKS. IMPOUNDED. IMPOUNDED at South Rakaia, April 24, from Cor war, 50 SHEEP, brands indistinct. If not released by the Bth May, they will be sold. GEO. SHELLOCK, 807 g Poundkeeper. Business Notices. DON’T! PLEASE! DON’T! STOP! DO STOP! STOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IF you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. 350 YARDS READY TO CUT. 350 JUST ARRIVED —The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money. SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. ( SAMPLES } 70 T 0 70 (SELECT PROM ) Comprising the following : German Cloths, plain and fancy, the most fashionable Beaver Cloths, suitable for Winter Scotch Tweeds, assorted Mosgiel ~ „ Kaiapoi ~ ~ West of England Cloths Bedford Cords Irish Frieze, (&C., <fec., &c. CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. MOTTO; Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. and Finish second to none. J^CONOMY £1 Is. Cash for a Pair of Trousers £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed Suit. The Address is— G. J. F. LUBLOW, THE TAILORING DEPOT, Triangle, Ashburton, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. 7820-380 c NOTICE. WESTERFIELD MILL. TO FARMERS, BAKERS, & OTHERS. IjIHE Westerfield Mill is now in full work, and the public can be supplied with FIRST-CLASS FLOUR on most reason able terms. Every attention will bo given to Public Gristing, and fanners from a distance can have grist done immediately affer de livery. Apply to the Miller, HENRY BOWERS. Grain stored on liberal terms. 389c-796g GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. 0. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 g Ashburton,



LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from 6 feet C inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, 6160-210 c Canterbury Foundry. 394c-8030



Meetings. * A ST. JOHN’S LODGE, E.C. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held on TUES DAY, May 4th, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Visiting brethren invited. By order, 409c-815a W.M.



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. GENERAL MEETING. A GENERAL MEETING of Members will be held at Shearman’s Hotel on TUESDAY 4th May, at 3 o’clock. Business : To elect a Committee and Auditors in accordance with the provisions of the “Agricultural and Pastoral Societys’ Act,” and to receive the i-eport of Sub-Committee appointed for the purpose of obtaining plans and estimates for the erection of yards. GEORGE JAMESON, 334c-750g Secretary. Tenders. TENDERS, mO BE LET BY TENDER, the FEED ING off 60 ACRES of SPLENDID TURNIPS, situated on Mr. William Liddle’s farm, Hinds, the Turnips to be fed off by the Ist JULY next. H. MOFFAT, Wakanui Mills, 304c-724g Ashburton. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TfIENDERS will be received up to noon X on THURSDAY for FORMING about two-and-a-half miles of Lambie’s road, near Kyle. Specifications can be seen at the Board Office, South Rakaia, where tender forms can be obtained. A. MAKEIG, 801 g Clerk to the Board. TENDERS—CROPPING. TENDERS wanted for CROPPING about 200 acres of land on Mr. Dougherty’s farm, near Barr Hill, and two miles from the Lyndhurst railway station. Also for breaking-up, harrowing, sowing with rape seed, and rolling 225 acres on same farm. Tenders must be sent in to the under signed not later than Saturday, April 24. Specifications can be seen by applying to Mr. Claridge, on the property ; also at the Barr Hill Hotel ; Messrs. Gundry, Edmiston, and Co.’s offices, Ashburton ; and at the offices of the undei’signed. ROBERT WILKIN ■& CO., 718 a Hereford street. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following Works : No. 18. Beach Road, Forming to full width from Finger Post to Wakanui School, about 200 Chains. No. 19. Beach Road, Metalling above, 15 yards to the chain. No. 20. Suburban Roads near South East Belt, Metalling about 50 chains. No. 21. Additions and Repairs to eight immigrants’ cottages in district. No. 22. Leadley andßuttorick’sDrain, Miking three concrete falls. Specifications, etc., can be seen at the Board’s office, Moore street, where tenders will be received till 10 a. m. on THURS DAY, MAY Gth, addressed to the Chair man, endorsed with No. of contract, and accompanied with 5 per cent, (marked cheque) on the value of the work tendered for. FOOKS & SON, 757g-365c Surveyors’ to the Board. Y. R. PRINTING ELECTORAL ROLLS. TENDERS will be received at my office until noon on SATURDAY, the fif teenth of May, 1880, for Printing the Electoral Roll for the District of Coleridge. They must be addressed to the Registrar of Electors for the District of Coleridge, and marked outside “ Ten der for Printing Electoral Roll.” Conditions. 1. The number of copies to be printed is two hundred and fifty. 2. The paper, type, and size of pages to be according to the sample to be seen at my office. 3. The tender to state the rate per page, which must cover all expenses of composition, presswork, paper, folding and stitching, and alterations and correc tions in proofs. Blank pages not to be charged for. 4. Proofs and revises to be furnished in duplicate to the Registrar of Electors, who will return the same to the printer within two days after being received. 5. Should the printing of the Roll not be completed before the last day of May, 1880, the contractor shall forfeit the sum of ten shillings for every day beyond that date during which the work shall remain unfinished. 6. Security to be approved by the Re gistrar of Electors, to be given for the due performance of the contract. 7. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. C. PERCY COX, Registrar of Electors for the District of 8130 Coleridge.



Y. Mit E. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MAIN LINE TO UPPER ASH BURTON. ASHBURTON BRANCH EXTENSION CONTRACT. FORMATION AND PERMANENT WAY. WRITTEN TENDERS will be re ceived at this Office till Noon on SATURDAY, May 22nd, lgßo, for the above Contract. They are to be marked on the outside, “ Tender for Ashburton Branch Extension Contract,” and ad dressed to the Hon. the Minister for Pub lic Works. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any telegraph office by noon of the above-mentioned date, provided that written tenders in due form are at the same hour lodged in any District or Resident Engineer’s Office. Plans, specifications, and general con ditions may be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Offices at Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By command, W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin, April 21st, 1880. 789 a



WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may bt> had at the “ GUARDIAN OFFICE.”



Edmiston, Sundry, & Co. TO-DAY. GREAT CLEARING SALE. BANKRUPT ESTATES AT THK ASHBURTON YARDS. IN THE ESTATE OF RISELY BROS., AND D. EVANS, AND UNDER BILL OF SALE BE JAMES GARDINER. Messrs edmiston, gundry AND CO. have received instruc tions from the Trustees in the above Estates TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ASHBURTON SALEYARDS, TO-D'AY (TUESDAY), 4th MAY, The Whole of the FARMING STOCK, AND IMPLEMENTS, Comprising— -12 good DRAUGHT HORSES 3 good HACKS 1 C-HORSE WAGGON 4 FARM DRAYS 4 REAPERS and BINDERS, By Osborne, Wood, and M’Cormick 6 & and D. FURROW PLOUGHS 1 HORSE POWER and CHAFF CUTTER 2 CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS 1 Reid & Gray TILTER, quite new HARROWS IRON TANKS SADDLE and BRIDLES, HARNESS SACKS, &c., &c. Also, At the same Time and Place, THE EQUITY OF REDEMPTION OF THAT WELL KNOWN FARM, OF 197 ACRES, 197



Now in the occupation of MESSRS. RISELY BROS. This Property is situate on the FAR-FAMED WAKANUI ESTATE With good roads, and contiguous to Ashburton. As the present mortgage will be allowed to remain on the property it pre sents an eligible opportunity to small capitalists. Also same date. IN THE ESTATE OF EDWIN WATKINS WITHOUT RESERVE. ASHBURTON SALEYARDS, on TO-DAY (TUESDAY), THE 4th MAY, The whole of his Farming Stock AND IMPLEMENTS, Comprising— -9 good Draught Horses 6 Unbroken Draught Colts and Fillies 30 head of Cattle 600 Sheep. IMPLEMENTS. 2 McCormick’s Reapers and Binders 1 Samuelson’s Reaper 2 D.F. Ploughs 2 New Farm Drays 2 Spring Traps (one quite new) 1 Cambridge Roller Sets Harrows Harness, &c., &c.., &c. WITHOUT RESERVE. Also, THE EQUITY OF REDEMPTION of a well-finished 4-roomed COTTAGE and SECTION OF LAND, containing one acre, at the corner of N.E. Belt. This property is without doubt one of the best in Ashburton at the present time in the market for an hotel site, being at the corner of the East Belt and the roads leading to the townships of Fairfield, Seafield, and Wakanui. Sale at 12 o’clock. TO DAY (TUESDAY), MAY 4TH. ASHBURTON YARDS. EOMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO.. : 802g-108c Auctioneers.



Edmiston, Qundry & 00. NOTICE. POSTPONEMENT OF SALE. mHE Sale of Farm Stock and Implo- I nients in the Estate of Edwin Wat kins is POSTPONED until TUESDAY, 4th May. EDMISTON, GUN DRY & CO., 783 • Auctioneers. /"ANTED TO PURCHASE, GOOD SAMPLES OF RYE GRASS SEED TARES EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Go. FOR SALE. ON EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TERMS. TWO QUARTER-ACRE SECTIONS, Mayo’s Land, Beach-road, Trevorton, with well-finished 2-roomed Cottages erected thereon, to he sold on EXCEEDINGLY EASY TERMS. For particulars, apply to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. SEEDS FOR AUTUMN SOWING THE UNDERSIGNED have on SALE at the LOWEST MARKET PRICE, WHITE CLOVER RED CLOVER COW GRASS ALSIKE TREFOIL LUCERNE RYE GRASS COCKSFOOT TIMOTHY TURNIP (White Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen.) EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. 761 a East Street. H. Matson and 00. SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTORS. TOWNSHIP OF METHVEN. ASHBURTON FORKS DISTRICT. RAILWAY TERMINUS. Messrs, h. matson & c O . have received instructions from John Crigg, Eaq., TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE LAND AND ESTATE SALEROOMS, Cashel and Hereford streets, ON SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1880, At 2 o’clock, SECTIONS in the beautiful TOWNSHIP OF “METHVEN. ”



This township is situated close to the terminus of the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway, and is at the junction of six roads, leading to the Rakaia, Rakaia Gorge, Mount Somers, Alford Forest, etc., etc., Methven being almost the centre of the Ashburton Forks and Rakaia districts bids fair to become a place of great im portance as a large depot and outlet of grain and produce of the surrounding country. It is contiguous to the holdings of Messrs. D. G. Holmes, Gould and Cameron, Brown and Allan, Murray- Aynesley, Esq., and Edward Chapman, Esq., and the whole of the large and ex tending neighborhood is well settled upon. For investment or occupation the town ship of Methven must prove to be one of no mean order, as it must become the township of the district. Terms most Liberal. Lithographic Plans on application. SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1880. 2 o’clock. H. MATSON & 00., 811 g Auctioneers. PUBLIC NOTICE. On account of whom it may concern. SALE OF CHOICE LITTLE FARM OE j2o aores - WITII LARGE IMPROVEMENTS. By order of the Mortgagees. jyj-ESSRS. H. MATSON & CO. have received instructions from the Mortgagees TO SELL, AT THEIR CANTERBURY WOOL STORES, ON SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1880, Sale at 2 o’clock, The whole of that choice and compact FREEHOLD FARM, Being lot 4 on deposit plan No. 415, containing 120 acres, 3 roods, and 10 perches, more or less, part of rural sections Nos. 21693, 24605, 21695, 8395,16771,16843, and 8398, and known as JAMES WARD’S FARM, LONGBEACH, With large improvements. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. Plana and conditions of sale at the offices of the auctioneers, H. MATSON & CO. Thomas and Bruges, Solicitors for the Mortgagees. 812 a



H. Mat-son & Go. TATTE RS A f -L’S. THURSDAY NEXT, MAY 6. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. UNRESERVED SALE j\i|'ESSRS. H. MATSON & CO. have i?X received instructions from. John Grigg, Esq., to offer for sale, at Tatter sail’s on Thursday next, May 6, His Eighth Annual Draught of HEAVY HORSES, From the Longheach Station. Particulars Lot I—Black draught gelding, Duke, Cyrs, hy Lord Glasgow, broken to all work Lot 2—Black draught gelding, Darkie, 4yrs, by Lincolnshire Traveller, broken to all work LotS—Bay draught gelding, Joe, 4yrs, broken to all work Lot 4—Bay draught gelding, Brandy, 7yrs, by Red Rover, broken to all work Lot s—Bay draught gelding Nelson, 4yrs, broken to all work Lot 6—Bay draught gelding, Captain, 6yrs, by Sir Colin, broken to all work Lot 7—Bay draught gelding, Clyde, 4yrs, by Lincolnshire Traveller, broken to all work Lot B—Bay draught gelding, Tom, 4yrs, broken to all work Lot 9 —Chestnut draught gelding, Dick, 4yrs, by Lincolnshire Traveller, broken to all work Lot 10 Chestnut draught ' gelding, Ginger, syrs, by Lincolnshire Travel ler, broken to all work Lot 11—Chestnut draught gelding, Hero, syrs, by Lincolnshire Traveller, broken to all work Lot 12—Chestnut draught gelding, Foxy, 6yrs, by Invincible, broken to all OF as under : GELDINGS.



work Lot 13—Grey draught gelding, Charlie, 7yrs, by Tasman, broken to all work Lot 14—Grey draught gelding, Aaron, 7yrs, broken to all work Lot 15—Brown draught gelding, Crecy, 7yrs (imported), by Baron of Clyde, broken to all work Lot 16—Bay draught gelding, Bob, aged, by Wellington, broken to all work Lot 17—Bay draught gelding, Billy, aged, by Wellington, broken to all work Lot 18—Black draught gelding, Cannon Ball, 3yx - s, broken to all work Lots 17 and 18 are bred by Mr. William Boag. . MARES, Lot 19—Chestnut draught mare, Molly, syrs., by Lincolnshire Traveller (3G6), stinted to Bobby Burns (108), broken to all work. Lot 20 —Chestnut draught mare, Daphne (137), by Sir Colin Campbell, stinted to Bobby Burns (108), broken to all work. Lot 21—Chestnut draught mare, Juno, 3yrs., by Crecy, broken to all work. Lot 22—Bay draught mare, Maggie (208), 7yrs. (imported), stinted to Bobby Burns, broken to all work. Lot 23—Bay draught mare, Darling (140), aged, by Lincoln, stinted to Lord Bcaconsfield (106), broken to all work. Lot 24—Bay draught mare, Bess (358), 7yrs., by Red Rover, stinted to Lord Beaconsfield (10G), broken to all work. Lot 25—Bay draught mare, BIoomer(193), 7yrs. (imported), stinted to Bobby Burns (108), broken to all work. Lot 26—Bay draught mare, Lucy, 7yrs., by Tasman, stinted to Bobby Burns (108), broken to all work. Lot 27—Bay draught mare, Luce, 4yrs., stinted to Bobby Burns (103), broken to all work. Lot 28—Bay draught mare, Dolly (365), aged, by Lord Glasgow, broken to all work. Lot 29 —Bay draught mare, Jean, 4yrs. broken to all work. Lot 30—Bay draught mare. Flirt (181), syrs., broken to all work. Lot 31 —Bay draught mare, Lily, 4yrs., by Lincolnshire Traveller, stinted to Lord Beaconsfield (106), broken to all work. Lot 32—Bay‘draught mare, Jane, 3yrs., by Crecy, broken to all work. Lot 33—Bay draught mare, Nelly, aged, stinted to Waverley (107), broken to all work. Lot 34—Bay draught mare, Minnie, Gyrs., by Red Rover, stinted to Waverley (107) broken to all work. Lot 35—Bay draught mare, Jess, 6yra., broken to all work. Lot 36 —Bay draught mare, Snip (112), by Lincolnshire Hero, stinted to Bobby Burns (108), broken to ail work; Lot. 37—Brown draught mare, Gipsy, 7yrs., by Invincible, stinted to Bobby Burns (108), broken to all work. Lot 38—Bay draught mare, Nelly (173), aged, by King Fergus (1.22), stinted to Bobby Burns (108), broken to all work. Lot 39 —Bay draught mare, Damsel (360), 7yrs., stinted to Bobby Burns (108), broken to all work. I Lot 40— Black draught marc, Beauty (138), | aged, by Black Champion. Lot 41—Grey draught mare, Miss Page, j 4yrs., stinted to Bobby Burns (108), broken to all work. Lot 42 —Grey draught mare, Flora, 3yrs. by Crecy, stinted to Bobby Burns (108) broken to all work Lot 43 —Bay draught mare, Kate, aged, stinted to Bobby Burns (103) broken to all work Lot 44—Brown draught mare, Nora, aged, stinted to Bobby Burns (108), broken to all work N.B. —The numbers shown above refer to the “ New Zealand Draught Stud Book,” Yol. 2. The Auctioneers, in announcing this, Mr. Grigg’s eighth annual sale of horses, feel that they cannot too strongly recom mend to intending purchasers the above line. They are sound, and, with one or two exceptions, all young, bred on the Longbeach station, where they will have been in constant work up to the day of sale. For stud purposes, nothing but the best sires have been used, and most of the mares are stinted to Bobby Burns, Lord Beaconsfield, and Waverly, all well-known horses.



Sale commences at 11.30 a.m., when every lot will be absolutely sold WITH OUT RESERVE. TATTERSALL’S, THURSDAY NEXT, MAY 6. Luncheon at 11 a.m. Terms Liberal. 8100 H. MATSON & Co. Auctioneers.



.Alfred. Harrison. TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, AT TWO O’CLOCK. FARM AT SEAFFEITD, In the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy. ALFRED HARRISON, in conjunction with. R. Davies and Co., have re ceived instructions from Messrs. R. M £ Kerrow and Co., as agents for the vendor, to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION; At his rooms, Ashburton, on 'WEDNES DAY, MAY 5, 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 aOK acres of good arabl OaO land, Viz.: 230 230 150 Acres broken up, 75 acres of which are in turnips 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; R. DAVIES & CO., Auctioneers, &c., Rakaia; or ALFRED HARRISON, 744.0 Auctioneer, Ashburton. TO-MORROW. SALE OF SUBURBAN PROPERTY. UNRESERVED SALE. A REALLY GOOD OPPORTUNITY. TO-MORRO (Wednesday), sth MAY, 2 o’clock, A LFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the owner to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION. At his rooms, on the above date, SEC T I O N S 24 Situated most beautifully and con veniently close to the West Town Belt, in the rear of the Hospital Grounds. This property offers an exceptionally good chance to any wishing to build within easy distance of their employment, and, as an investment, must of necessity prove a very remunerative one, situated as this property is, in the highest and most healthy part of the town. Absolutely Without Reserve. Terms : One-third cash ; one-third six months ; and one-third 12 months. Interest at 9 per cent. Sale at 2 o’clock. TO-MORROW. ALFRED HARRISON, 758 g Auctioneer.



J. E. Buchanan and Co. SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY. TO MECHANICS, ARTIZA.NS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF FIVE ACRES SPLENDID LAND ' ' IN BUILDING- ALLOTMENTS. WITHOUT RESERVE. MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS. 1/TESSRS. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO, Iri. have received instructions from the owner to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Rooms, Havelock Street, ON SATURDAY, MAY Bth, At 2 p.m. i '(* SPLENDID SUBURBAN O 10 . SECTIONS. ID The property consists of 5 acres of most fertile land, situated 'at the Junction of the North and West Town Belts. The auctioneers would highly recommend the land for its superior quality and position. The terms will be of the most liberal des cription. The title is perfectly clear, and may be obtained if necessary on the day of sale. For further jiarticulars see handbills and sale plan at the offices of J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. 93g . Auctioneers/ Wanted. WANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw kins, the Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of of Boots Made and Repaired. 805 g For Sale. FOR SALE. • CHEAP. CHEAP. CHEAP. 30,000 STAKES,, Also, FEET BUILDING TIMBER. Now in stock, and daily arriving from the mills. ALPHEUS HAYES, 738 g East street, Ashburton. A SMALL Lot of MERINO EWES and a few pure bred LEICESTER RAMS of Mr. W. Boag’s breeding FOR SALE. Also, Grazing for a few quiet Cattle. Apply on Elgin Faem, Wakanui. 804 g J. STANLEY BRUCE. FOR SALE. HEAVY Draught GELDINGS and FILLIES, 3 yrs. off. Apply, WM. C. WEBB, 808g' Upper Riccarion.