[by telegraph.] Christchurch, To-day. The Waterloo meeting was continue o-day. Purse. Third Round. Seadrift beat Sir George. Alchemist beat Spot. Gran-u-Waii beat Queen of Scots. Plate. Second Round, Taraban beat Bridegroom Miranda beat Flora Mclvor Pordeau ran a bye Mermaid a bye.

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[rECTEb’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Mail Transit. Loudon, July 19. In consequence "of the difficult) which is experienced in making ar rangements for the transit of the Suez mails across the Continent, and the strict quarantine regulations enforced at various Mediterranean seaports, the next two mails will be brought by steamer -direct to Plymouth, instead of being landed at, Brindisi. Friendly Relations. The morning Press, commenting ' upon the appointment of M, Wadding ton, French Ambassador to the Court of St James, as successor to M. Tis sott, generally agree in regarding it as an evidence of amity towards England on the part of the French Government, and as calculated to ensure the con tinuance of harmonious diplomatic re lations between the two countries. [Received July 20, Ip.m.] Frozen Meat. ' > ; London, July 19. * The cargo of frozen meat, consisting •Of 5,769 carcases, in the s.s. British ’ Queen, from Lyttelton (31st May), has arrived in excellent condition. A por tion was placed on the market to day, and realised an average of yd per pound. [Received July 20, 2.15 p.m.] The Suez Canal- London, July 19. Mr Gladstone has announced his ; intention of making, on Monday next in the House of Commons, a statement as to the course the Government would pursue regarding the agreement con - eluded with the Count de Lesseps for 'the second Suez Canal. New Guinea. The Hon. Evelyn Ashley, Under .Secretary for the Colonies, stated in -the. House of Commons to-day, in .reply to a question, that Sir Thomas -Mcllwraith, Premier of Queensland, had telegraphed to the Colonial Office that Strong discontent prevails in the colony at the decision arrived at by the Imperial Government on the question •of the proposed annexation of New .Guinea. Mr Ashley added that the Government still consider the proposal premature. The Cholera. Alexandria, July 19. ■ The Khedive has accepted the prof fered aid of England for the suppres sion of the cholera epidemic, and Sir EL: A. Malet has telegraphed request ing that twelve doctors should forthwith be despatched to Egypt.

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[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] [Received July 20,1 p.m.] The Com Doctor. Melbourne, To-day. The preliminary hearing of a charge against Henry Winter, for fraudulent bankruptcy and perjury, was concluded to-day, when the prisoner was com mitted for trial at the ensuing sessions.

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. [per press association.] Shipping. Auckland, To-day. Arrived—Glance, ship, 103 days from London, no passengers; Sybil, from Yokohama. Damages for a Leg. At,the Supreme Court the jury awarded John Gibbins L7OQ damag e against the Kaipara .- hipping Company, for loss of his [eg by a line thrown from one of the Com pany’s steamers purling round it, while plaintiff was a passenger aboard. ; A Councillor Condemned. Af: the City Council last night, the {Jay or strongly condemned Councillor De vore fer issuing a circular to members of Parliament calculated i o imperii tl>e City Loan Bill which has been approved by a poll of the ratepayers. Church Matters. - The parishioners of All saints Anglican ObojrcK, now vacant, have passed a resor Jution condemning the present system by which the Anglican clergymen may leave their church at three tenths' notice, while the parishioners have no means of getting rid of him. They urged the no minators to insist’in any nomination of a new parson, on a clause providing, that the agreement shall only be for seven years. The Rev. Whyttock, recently re turned from Dunedin, has been appointed assistant to the Rev. Thomas S'purgeon, in the Baptist Tabernacle here, and Rev. Mr Clark, of West Melbourne has been cabled for, to supply Mr Spurgeon's pul pit, while he goes on a holiday to Aus tralia.

The Gaol Inquiry. Wellington, To-day, The Dunedin Gaol Commission resumed this morning. Two prisoners have been examined. The evidence so far is unim portant with the exception that one pri soner stated that he often saw the warders drunk. On one occasion Sergt. Watson was so drunk that he let half the prisoners out of their cells. Hunt 7. Gordon.

At the Supreme Court the case Hunt ▼; Gordon was resumed. Several of the issues in the declaration were struck out, and his Honor ruled that Sir Arthur Gor don had the power to deport any person or persons whom he considered were dangerous to the peace of the islands. The jary were re-empanelled this morn ing; and Mr Harper is now addressing them. It 's expastedthit the counsel’s address will be concluded this afternoon. tig camming up pf Judgjs Richmond a ; the consideration of the jury will pupy some h'eurs, Canterbury Goldfield. Cmexstchurch, To-day. ' Information has been received through Mf fl. Thomson, M.H.E., that the Go vernment will offer a reward for the dis obvery of a payable goldfield in Canter bury, and a considerable amount of excitement prevails in town in certain quarters' oh account of the alleged dis povetv of gold near Southbridge. It js (tftthd that a number of men have already eft to try their fortune at the supposed Jf'Olatcbie and Main tosh, ran on to the tffeakwifer at Lyttelton this morning, and Js not likely to get off. ; The Leeston RM. Court. fr- A public meeting yes erday condemned the action of the Government in closing

the R. M. Court at Leeaton as ill-advised and arbitrary, and resolved to petition for the resumption of fortnightly Courts at Leeston and Southbridge. Fire- The shop of Makanini, a barber in Colombo street, had a very narrow escape from destruction by fire last night. A number of pictures in the window were ignited by the gas, but after hard work the flames were extinguished before the Fire Brigade arrived.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN*, /FRIDAY; JULY 20, 1883.



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Young ladies’ journal for July. 7 133 H. M. JONES. WANTED to SELL a valuable COW in full profit ; perfectly quiet. W. H. Pdddicombe. 7 131 WANTED the Public to remember that the Dawn of Peace Tea Meet ing and Entertainment will be held on August 20th. 7 130 rp E N D E R S. i TENDERS will be received jip till noon on MONDAY, July 23rd, for SHIFTING Office, and ERECTION of Wooden Store (labor only), in East street. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 7 J 32 James c. duncan. Wesleyan church, Cameron street. REV. WM. MORLEY, of St. Albans, will Preach <>n SUNDAY next, 2nd inst. Morning, 11; Evening, 6 30. A P BLI'l MEETING will be held on MONDAY EVENING, 23rd, at 7-30, Audresses will be delivered by the Rev. Win. Morley and others, explaining the object and operations of the Loan Fu d. On WEDNESDAY EVENING, 25th inst., a LECTURE will be delivered by Mr. Morley, Subject — S( John Wesley—the scholar, preacher, author, and ecclesiastic.” To commence at 7.30. Admission free.



A collection will be taken during the evening towards the Loan Fund expenses. 7 133 in bankruptcy. IN the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, and the Acts amend ing the same, and of the bank ruptcy of GERALD DYSON BRANSON, of Ashburton, in the said district, Solicitor, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that a general meeting of the creditors of, the above named debtor will be held at the Mail office Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 23rd day of July instant, at four o’clock in the afternoon, to consider an application by the said debtor for his order of discharge. Dated this 20th day of July, 1883. JOSEPH IVESS, Creditors’ Trustee. And notice is hereby also given that ap plication will be made to this honorable Court on MONDAY, the sth day of August next, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon or as soon after as counsel can be heard, for the said debtor’s order of discharge. Dated this 20th day of July, 1883. EDWD. G. CRISP, 7 120 Solicitor for the Debtor, Amusements.



SHBURTON RINKING CLUB. GREAT NOVELTY WEDNESDAY, JULY 25th, 1883. A RINKING TOURNAMENT Combined with several DANCES ON RINKS, Will take place in the Town Hall on the above data at 7.30 pm. During the evening the following events will be carried out: — Ashburton Rinking Club Grand Handi cap Flat Race (32 acceptances) Ladies’ Flat Race Ashburton Kinking Club Steeplechases, over obstacles of various descrip tion. Admission, Is ; reserved seats on stage, 2s, to be had from the Corarnittee. IN Binking. HENRY ZANDER, 7 127 Hon. Sec.



fJIOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. THURSDAY, JULY 26. REAPPEARANCE! RE APPBARaNCE !! FRANK M. WLLMOTT’B COMEDY COMBINATION COMPANY Will re-appcar as above In “The Gruv’nor.” The Gdv’nor The Guv’nor The Gdv’nor The Guv’nor The Gov’nor The Gdv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Gd’vxor The Gdv’nor Guv’nor The Guv’nok The Gdv’nor CM < H a? iC CM The Gdv’nor The Gov’nor The Guv'nor The Guv’nor The Gdv’nor The Guv’nor The Gdv’nor The Guv’nor The Gdv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Gov’nor The Gdv’nor The Gdv’nor The Guv’nor Further particulars in next issue. 7 125



Alfred Harrison. WEDNESDAY, 25th JDLY, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Mr G. G. Winser, will Sell on the premises, Cox street (late Powrie’s house), A quantity of really first-class Furniture And Effects, comprising— Feather Beds, Horsehair Mattrasses 2 Pier Glasses 3 Washstands, marble top Bagatelle Board Carpets Handsome Dinner, Tea, and Toilet Services I Antique Liqueur Frame Oil Paintings &c., &c. On view day prior and morning of sale. ALFRED HARRISON, 7 128 Auctioneer. To Let. TO LET, at Seafield, a COTTAGE and SHOP suitable for a blacksmith or carpenter. Apply to H. W. Strouts. 7 107



HOPPING. TO LET, for one Crop Turnip LAND, now ready for the plough. Tenders close July 28th. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars, apply New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ashburton, or to 7 97 DUGALD MACPaRL -.NE, Buccleugh.



T 0 LET ON LEASE FOR A TERM OP YEARS, OR FOR TWO CROPS, Acres of Land near Hinds, in one or more lota. The Land is fenced and subdivided, and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 936 i,130 For Sale. Spring Wheat. gPLENDID O N SAMPLE SALE. TUSCAN ALBERT ROBERTS, West street, 7 110 Ashburton.



Public Notices. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. 1065 I HEREBY authorise Mr S. D. Nathan to Collect all ACCOUNTS duo to the Estate of the late G. J. Martin, Butcher, of Ashburton, and his receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge. Signed CATHERINE MARTIN, 7 89 Sole Executrix. BOROUGH SCHOOL. The Borough School will be RE-OPENED ON MONDAY NEXT, The 23rd inst. J. WARD, 7 126 Secretary. UNITED FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. With ' Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates—less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton.



Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Gall, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett 0 T' I C E. From opr Yard in West street. Orders left at our Office in East street as usual. J. WARD, Manager. street. n!6 We are now supplying TUCKER, RESTELL & CO. July 19 th, 1883. 7 123



TJPPER ASHBURTON ROAD PUBLIC NOTICE. In accordance wi h the Rating Act, 1882, Section 17 and 18. On MONDAY, July 30, the above Board intend toSTltftCE a RATE not exceeding Three Farthings in the £, pay able in one sum on October 1, 1883, for the period 83 84, and that the Ratepayers’ Roll is Now Open for Inspection at the Board’s Office, Tinwald. CYRIL JEPHSON, Clerk Upper Ashburton Road Board. 7 105 BURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Notice of intention to make By-Laws under the Ashburton County Council, Empowering Act, 1882. Notice is hereby given that at the next ordinary meeting of the Ashburton County Council, to be held on WEDNES DAY, the 15th August, 1883, a reso lution will be proposed, resolirimf'Yhat, by special order, certaiu By-Laws shall ma fe vl'nder the provisions of the Ashbur ton County Council Empowering Act, 1882. The objects of the proposed By-Laws are to protect the races and other water works constructed or which may hereafter bo constructed by the said Council within the County of Ashburton against tres passes and injuries of all descriptions ; to empower the Council to make and levy charges or rates for the maintenance and repair of such waterworks; and generally to secure the proper maintenance and ad ministration of the sud waterworks. A copy of the proposed By-Laws is de posited at the office of the County Council, in the town of Ashbn- 1 -.: , and may be inspected by the raL v .*yera of the County on any day, except Sunday, during office hours. Dated this 11th day of July, 1883. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Council. 7 76



Tenders. TENDERS are invited for the right to CROP Three Hundred and Fifty Acres Turnip LAND, on the shepherd’s Bush Estate, South Hinds. Tenders close 20th July. $ K D H R S. TENDERS are required for the LEASE of RESERVE up the Lagmhor road, known as Fraser’s Reserve Conditions of lease can be had on ap plication to CYRIL JEPHSON, Clerk to Upper Ashburton Road Board, 7 104 Tinwald. E N D E R S. RENDERS are invited for the EREOt TIQN of a STABLE for the Board. Plans and specifications of the work can be ob tained from the Clerk at the Road Board office, Tinwald, or at Messrs Friedlander Bros.’ Ironmongery Store. Tenders are to be delivered at Tinwald en or before July 30, at noon. CYRIL JEPHSON, Clerk Upper Ashburton Road Board. 7-13 J. FOSTER, Manager. 7 103



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, JULY 21. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. THE GOODWILL OF LEASE OF 104 ACRES 104 GROWING CROP OF WHEAT. Also, GOODWILL OF LEASE OF 100 ACRES 100 . GOOD WHEAT LAND, Broken up and ready for ploughing, situated in the BARRHILL DISTRICT. MR. T. BOLLOCK, has received in structions from Mr F. Ferriman, trustee in the estate of Mr James Bright, to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE SALEYARDS, On the above date— The Trustee’s interest in LEASE of R.S. No. 14806, containing 150 acres, 60 acres of which is now in wheat, and the balance broken up, ready for cross ploughing Also, Trustee’s interest in LEASE of R.S. No. 27330, containing 50 acres, 44 acres being in wheat



The above will be sold subject to the agreement entered between Messrs McIU raith Bros, and Mr Bright. For further particulars apply to the auc. oneer. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, ,7 109 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 28th. Farm AT LONGBEAGH FOR SALE. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Mortgagee, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AX THE ARCADE ON SATURDAY, 28th JULY, THE FARM At Longbeaoh, known as Barr’s Being R.S. numbered 18582, 16850, 16969, 21692, containing 270 ACRES 1 ROOD 35 PERCHES Persons desirous of procuring a Farm in this well known district, are invited to in spect the Property prior to the Sale. A large proportion of the purchase money c an remain on mortgage at 7 per cent. Sale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SOMERS HOTEL Mount Somers, COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. TO BE LET by Tender for five years, the above well-known Hotel, in which the Proprietor has carried on business very successfully during the last eight or nine years, and the reason he is now letting it is that he is about devoting his attention to farming. The Terminus of the Mount Somers Railway, when the present contract is completed (about October next), will be within l£ miles of the Hotel. A Coach runs at the present time to meet all Trains, and the Proprietor having a contract to convey the mails, the interest in this will be given to the incoming tenant. There is a ten-stalled stable, loose boxes, etc., near the Hotel ; also a paddock of fifteen acres, which may bo tendered for either with the Hotel or separately. The Stock and Furniture to be taken at a valuation.



Tenders to be sent, to the undersigned not later than August 7th. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. T. BULLOCK, 783 Agent for owner, Mr John Hood. -pROPERTY SALE. MY NEXT Sale of Properties Will take place on SATURDAY, 88t« INST. Entries can be made up to Saturday, 81st ~~ T. BULLOCK. LET. A 6-roomed HOUSE in !_ Tancrod Street, now in occupation of Mr Paul. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ' p,O LET—SHOP in East "treet, now |_ in occupation of Mr Searle. Pos session can be given on Monday, 9th inst. Apply to T. BULLOCK., .



Matson, Ooz, an! Co. Matsoii Cox & Co. A VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. IV O O L, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MER( HA" TS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, ,•';* ;i or thp .■. - HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Ma.de on Consignments. Weekly Sales OR ; HORSES, COWS, PIGrS, and ALL RINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE .on SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE AT ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY 24. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co, Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton.



Cheap Storage. Apply, 353 MATSON, COX & CO. S. E. Poyntz. S. K. Poyntz, Ashburton general agency AND COMMISSION OFFICES. FARMS. FOR SALE— A farm of 222 acres, together with a reserve of 96 acres (given in), in sp'endid order. A farm of 555 acres, partly in crop, well fenced, good buildings. A farm of 300 acres, good land, well watered. HOUSE PROPERTIES. FOR SALE— A five-roomed house in Havelock street west A five-roomed house in Cameron street west A six-roomed house on Wakanui road A six-roomed house in Moore street A four-roomed house on half an acre of land, Alford Forest road A two-roomed house at Trevorton A three-roomed house at Trevorton A four-roomed house in Princes street A three-roomed house on N.E. Belt SUBURBAN LANDS. FOR SALE— A paddock of 16 acres in Allenton A paddock of 9 acres on Creek i oad 1 acre, fenced and planted in Walsh’s ■paddock ■ 20 acres at Tinwald Several sections on Alford Forest road ; in Mayo’s block at Hampstead, etc. TO LET- A well appointed four-roomed house, Mayo’s paddock A three-roomed house in Burnett street A two-roomed house on Alford Forest road A shop in East street A shop and dwelling in Tancred street MISCELLANEOUS. FOR SALE— Ranges from £3 to £3O Boilers, of all size Fountain Washing oiler, from 12 gal. up Iron Wheelbarrows— re luting wear Iron Pig-troughs— n d durable Agricultural Implement d all descrip tions.



F O R SALE CHK-iC P . Town Sections 525, 530, 50fi, 507, Tin wald, the two latter oornerJfections. Apply UT BULLOCK. O R AL E . 3$ perches part of 94 acres 2 roo^ Ringwood Estat , This is very well fenced, and laid down to gyas?; ' T. BULLOCK. jl O/y SALE. Price I So/ Town Section 818, Aitken street. j®ash deposit only L 8 ss, balance by instalments bearing interest at 6J per cent paf annum. Apply to T. BULLOCK, O N E Y . S®?eral Sums ready for investment on Sagproved Freehold Security, at the lowest currdUt rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F 0 R S A B. Second-hand BUGGY, in thorough re pair ; nearly new. • • T. BULLOCK. F y R s £. 2 Double-Furrow Ploughs; also, Spring Cart, new. T. BULLOCK. HEAT LAND FOR SALE. LAND R.S. 27429, containing 118 acres 2 roods, in its native state, situated only about three-quarters of a mile from Dromore station. Price, L 425 ; terms, as may bo arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Agent for the HAMBURG-MAGDEBURG FIRE . INSURANCE COMPANY. Subscribed capital £3,000,000. Risks taken on all classes of Property. Prompt settlements, MONEY TO LEND On Freehold Security, in sums to suit borrowers, at current rates. Apply— S. E. Poyntz, EAST STREET, Or, Box 43, P.O. ASHBURTON. 835 Hamburg - magdebury fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen E. Potntz has been appointed agent for the above Company in Ashburton, and will be prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. Prompt and liberal settle ments. James Hendekson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022



George rjlO FARMERS AND OTHERS, THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED, Is now prepared to Dip Sheep, At either the Tinwald or Ashburton Yards. For particulars as to thescaleof charges, apply at the Yards, or at the Company’s Offices, West street, Ashburton. GEORGE JAMESON, 862 Chairman of Directors.



HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdoo, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIPE AND FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes:—Canterbury Agricultu ral and Pastoral Association : Grand No vember Show, 1881, First Prize, Silver Medal. Ashburton Agricultural and Pas toral Association: October Show, 1881, First Prize. The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Silver Medal for Bricks, Special Quality. First-class references from Engineers, Architects, Contractors and others. Manufacturers of Malt-kiln Tiles, Fire Tiles, Fire Bricks, Special Brick (red and white), Air Grates, Chimneypots, Roofing, Ridging and Floor ing Tiles, harden Border Tiles, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jam and Pickle Jars, Butter Crocks, Bread Pans, etc. Fireclay, Cement of the beat brands. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply t/ GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton.



O T 1 O E. Albert Roberts Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— White, Red, Alsyke, Cowgrass , RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOL PACKS, Seaming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Nails BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle KEROSENE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rock-salt FLOUR, 50, 100, 200 lb bags. Oatmeal, Potatoes FENCING WIRE, 8,9, 10, also Gal vanised Barb Heart arid Sap Stakes, Staples TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat, and Crushed Oats WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD IS A BUYER OF Rye Grass, Clovers, Seed, SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES,



Educational. Ladies’ School w ILL COMMENCE ON JULY 17 th. MRS THOMPSON, Moore street, Trevorton. 7 65 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c.



Q E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, . 'ivil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, •HE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton.



Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, site “ Shades,” OHISTOHURCH P.S.—Communications promptly at tended to 031



Business Notices. Coal, Coal, Coal. fyiHE undersigned is now Landing a PRESS SUPPLY OF BEST Newcastle Coal, Also A SUPPLY OF BEST NATIVE COAL Alpheus Hayes, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, East street. SHORT VVOOD supplied IN ANY QUANTITIES. 6 sep QHEAP STATIONERY. LAW AND COMMERCIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.



LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store FOR SALE OR SHIPMENT Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & 00. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch. Also, THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of Australasia. N.B.—BONUS YEAR, 1883-4. -pOLL UPI ROLL UP!! OPENING ON SATURDAY, Corner of Burnett and East streets, Ash burton, THE ASHBURTON BRANCH OF NOTED Little Dust Pan. Truly called a Direct SUPPLY STORE, Importing all our own GOODS or Pur chasing Insolvent Estates, we can offer special advantages to Purchasers. Parties Furnishing or needing any Household Requisites should pay us a visit. Come and judge for youc;elvea. LITTLE DUST P AN, East street. 1156



Drawing papers, tracing papers, tracing cloth, parchment, deed papers, insets, etc. Foolspap, excellent quality—ls per quire ; Fine cream la’d note paper —ss per feam ; Good business Envelopes—ss Gd per 10Q0, Fancy notepaper in great variety, including Pirie’s extra satin repp. Books exceedingly cheap, including Haydn’s Dictionary of Dates, latest edi tion —lBBl ; Household Medicine, by G. Black, M.D. ; History of Napoleon Bona parte ; Hume’s History of England ; Worthies of the World ; Land, Sea, and Sky; May hew’s Illustrated Horse Manage ment. Books of daring and adventure ; books for evening entertainments, etc. Liberal discount allowed to schools, com mittees, etc. Toys and fancy goods in great variety. ’ Note the Address— R. B E V A N, Saundeks’ Buildings, Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 121*7 OOT M AKERS. We, the undersigned, having taken the business of Mr T. Chambers, we hope by making a good article and strict attention to business, to merit a share of public patronage. Fowke & M‘Ewen, BOOTMAKERS, East street, Ashburton. 7 69 THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day’s news, up to the hour of going to press. This is etter than buying a sixpenny weekly.



rno THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON 1 A!ND SURROUNDING dis tricts. MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN a LADIES’ ART DEPOT on SATURDAY, 23rd June, next to Meecb’a Furniture Warehouse, Burnett street. A splendid vario y of maierial for all kinds of Ladies’ Fancy Work kept in stock, together with some of the latext novelties in Patterns, etc Mbs White will open a Class for young Ladies, at which will be taught i.rewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery, Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending o. ore and the working up of materials gnven gratis. All transactions strictly cash. 1432 HAYES & CO. having bought the whole of Chambers’s Stock of Boots and Shoes, are determined to clear them at a Tremendous Sacrifice. Lot of Ladies' and Children’s Kid Boots, 60 to 76 per cent Discount. Men’s and Boys’ Awfully Cheap. Also, a quantity of Gum Boots, from 155., must be sold. At Thb Afcadb, Ashburton.



Business Notices. s TOC K • T Bargains ! AKING S A L IT Bargains!! £9,500 WORTH OF DRAP.CRY GOODS AT 33 3 OFF, Blankets, at 8a Cd per pair Flannels, at 9d to Is 3d per yard Colonial Flannel, at Is per yard Heavy Shirting, at 8d to la per yard Ladies’ Jackets, at 8s 6J to 12s 6d Ladies’ Ulsters, at 9s 6d to 14s 6d Ladies’ Stays, at Is lid to 5s 6d Ladies’ Stockings, at 6d per pair Splendid Wincey, at 6d to lOd per yard Black Fur Trimming, Is per yard Ladies’ Straw Hats, from Gd upwards Ribbons, from 3d per yard Flowers, at half-price Buttons, at 2d per do'? < c ■ Fringes, at 3d per yard Ladies’ Boots, at 3s lid t- Children’s Boots, at 9d per pair Men’s ' Boots, reduced to 7s 6d, 10s 6d, and 12s 6d ■ . : Children’s Socks, at 2d and 3d per pair CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS AT HALF PkICE, AS OVER-STOCKED. Brussels Carpet, at 3s lid I Boys’Suits, from 13s 6d Kidder. Carpet, at 2s lid I Men’s Hats, from Is Men’s Suits, from 45s | Men’s shirts at Is lid, heavy SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM -£2 18s 6d UPWARDa ■ ' N.B.—Goods booked at the above Low Prices during the Sale to my ordinary Customers who pay monthly, being desirous to greatly reduce before stock-talringL ‘ JUNE, 1883.



JIRANOIS T. HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR Sections, with or without cottages. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. Pone Manure, from bone meal fo inch bone Also, — An 8-horse-power Engine and Clayton ard Shuttle worth Combine and Elevator. Bones Purchased in, any quantity for Cash. Orders by Post promptly attended to. F. T. Mayo,



F. Permnan Has for sale harrow BY HAXTON & BEATTIE, Patentees and Sole Makers of the Celebrated SPRING TOOTH FLEXIBLE HARROWS. They combine Lightness of Draught, Practicability, and Cheapness, and meet the approval of all who have examined them. Over 500 at work in New Zealand silica 1880. This Patent Harrow has been awarded First Prize at the recent Exhibition held in Christchurch New Zealand, May, 1882, and the following prizes were also gained after competitions, trials, and testings:— Ist Prize Medal at Taieri Agricultural Show, 1880 Ist Prize at the Mataura Show, Gore, 1880 Ist Prize at the Invercargill Show, 1880 Ist Awari of Merit, Ashburton Exhibi tion, March, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Napier Show, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Invercargill Exhibition, November, 1881 Ist Prize, Launceston, Tasmania, 1882 ... Ist Prize for Light and Heavy, Dunedin, 1872 Ist Prize, Gore, 1882 Ist Prize Medal, Taieri Show, November. 1881 . Ift Prize, Patea Show, December, 1881 . Ist Prize, Riverton Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Oamaru Show, December, 1881 Ist Award of Merit, Dunedin Exhibition, 1881 Ist Prize, Dunedin Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Christchurch Exhibition, May, 1882 Ist Prize, Invercargill, December, 1882 Ist Prize Sonthbridge, 1882 FIRST PRIZE, ASHBURTON, 1882. The Principal Advantages of this Harrow ark as Follows: It is 25 per cent. Cheaper than any other. Because of its simplicity, it ia more durable. The flexible and spring-tooth working of the Harrows produce a steady strain, which prevents horses from having sore shoulders. A twelve-foot Harrow can be taken to pieces and put together again by any boy in five minutes’ time. Every tooth being a component part of the Harrow, the extra labor and expense of tools, bolts, nuts, threads, shoulder pieces, framework, etc., is entire'y done away with. Each tooth acta independently of the others, and will do its SWork thoroughly over level, rough, or unevenly ploughed ground. ' ■*; ; . It is the only Harrow in the world that* can be taken to pieces in ten minutes, and securely packed in a bag ready for ship ment, or that can be taken to a black smith’s and sharpened, at half the coat of any other. It is the only Harrow in the world that will do its work thorough and wall in harrowing crosswise over new ploughed ground, without turning overthe turf. Because of the flexible and spriug tooth movement of the Harrow it is im possible for any of its teeth catching against roots or rucks, thereby making it much easier for the team that is drawing it. It is a perfect haiu or Seed Harrow, when turned on ita back, acting an inch or inch and a-half in the soil, leaving a smooth, surface. 1132



jTOPvTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,000,000 Fire Fund 1,201,243 Life Fund 3,380,107 Premiums for 1880 ... 961,179 • Ashburton Agency: F. FER RI MAN, Bast street.