grain markets as follows Shipping wheat quiet at 5s 3d to 5s 4d; malting barley, 5s rod to 6s market strong. New Zealand oats are in fair demand at as rod to 3s ad for feeding, and 3s 3d to 3s 4d for milling. New Zealand oats under bond, as 3d to as Bd. The Postal Conference. Sydney, Yesterday. Mr Alexander Stuart, Premier of New South Wales, has given notice of bis intention to move at the Interna tional Conference that each colony should act independently in regard to joining the'Postal Union. [Received May 9,12.50 p. m. ] Mblboubnb, To-day. The correspondent of the Argus at Sydney telegraphs that it is improbable that either the Victoria or Queensland delegates will accept the proposal to join the postal union, and that it is doubtful whether the colonies will agree to enter the union together. Mr Francis’s Health. Mr James Francis is progressing favorably towards recovery. Shipping. Sydney, To-day. Arrived, yesterday morning, the ■ Tarawera, from Auckland. A Duplicate Gable. It is expected that the Intercolonial Conference now sitting here will con sider the question of a duplicate cable subsidy on the basis of the population of the contributing colonies, and also < the question of >altering the. inter colonial telegraphic rates.

TELEGRAMS.

[PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION.} The San Francisco Mail. Auckland, Te-d*y. A cable has been received stating that the mail fsteamer loft San Francisco on ; May 6. The Costley Bequests. A communication has been received stating that the wife of the late Edward Costley, who left L 130.000 to Auckland charities, is alive at Christchurch. This " will not affect the bequests. Accident to the Hawea. New Plymouth, To-day. The second mate of the s.s. Hawea somehow or other mistook the Waitara light-for New Plymouth, and grounded the vessel at the mouth of that river at two o'clock this morning, bn the ebb tide. The tide having made sufficiently, she floated off without sustaining any damage, . and anchored in the roadstead at nine a.m. Supreme Oonrt> The Supreme Court case of Daniels, for - arson, was not concluded last night, and the jury were locked up all night. The 1 Judge; After opening the Court this morn - ing, summed up at some length, and the S: retired; and Danniels was found y, and. sentenced to five years’ im prisonment. A Captain Drowned: : . Wellington, To-day. The Huia arrived from Wanganui at ‘ one this afternoon. Her chief officer, Captain Alexander Murphy, was lost over board during the passage. It appears that he was in charge of the deck after leaving Wanganui, and when about 20 miles, from that port he was seen to fall overboard, and it is supposed that the suction drew him underneath the vessel, . and he was struck by the propeller, as he was not seen afterwards. It is a mystery what caused him to fall overboard, but it is surmised that while standing besides the rail he fell asleep, and went over the side.. Morphy leaves a wife and four children resident in Wellington. An en quiry is to be held. The flags in the town write lowered half-most oat of re spect to his memory. University Revenue, Dunedin, To-day. The Otago University’s revenue for} the year is L 9,222, of which JL6,620 was de rived from endowments. Legal Technicalities. Judge Williams to-day ruled there was no reason under the legislation of last session why a married woman, after ob taining a protection order, could not com mence an action to obtain the probate of a will* in which she is named executrix. The Public Trustee had pleaded that she could not.

It was currently reported in town to day that considerable defalcations hare been found to exist in the accounts of one . of the County Road Boards. Mr Ollivier, the Provincial Auditor, hasmade a rial: audit; and we understand that it L3OQ is unaccounted for. One of the most prominent officials of the Board, it is said, is conspicuous by his absence from the district. ■The Risking Clpb holds its first regular meeting to-night at the Town Hall. The previous success which the club has met and the interest with which its mem bers practise qkatipg should foretell another - successful season.'

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1888.



New Advertioemaut. [ JJANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are required for making a CCTTINGinto Binds river, on School road (at Liamore.) Specifications can be seen at the Ash burton County Council Chambers, where tenders addressed to Chairman Rangitata Road Board will be received till noon on MONDAY, May 14th. No tender neces sarily'accepted. Deposit £2. For the Board, J. C. BELL, Surveyor. Ashburton, 7th May, 1883. 1053



RANGITATA ROAD BOARD TRICT. DIS- The following ROADS, being damaged by jjthe recent floods, are CLOSED for Traffic, until repaired : The Hackthorne road, at the river crossing, near the Rangitata out station The road from Lismore school to the Binds, at the river crossing The Mayfield road, at the forks of the Hinds Peter's road, at the culvert near Toners The Cutting into the Hinds, at the end of Fountain’s road and the road from Twentyman’s to Moorhouse’s at the cuttings. The public using these roads will do so at their own risk: EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman Rangitata Road Board. May 7th, 1883. 1054



SOMERS ROAD BOARD. GENERAL ELECTION OF MEMBERS. Nominations of Candidates for the above offices will be receivedup to noon of MON DAY, the 28th day of May next, at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, and necessary a poll will be taken on THURS DAY, the 7th day of June, at the Board’s Office, Mount Somers, and at the Main School, Alford Forest. W. R BOYLE, Returning Officer. Nomination forms can be had from Mr J. Hood, Mount Somers, 1059



CONCERT will be held in the TOWN FALL, ON MONDAY, Uth MAY, At 8 o’clock, Jo aid of the Catholic School. Given by the Children themselves. Admission—2s and Is 6d. 1057



O BUILDERS. TENDERS are required for the erection of a DWELLING-HOUSE, for Hugo Friedlander, Esq. Plans and specifica tions may be assn at our office, where ten ders are to be sent in not later than 10 a.m., MONDAY, 14th inat. 987 FOOKS & SON, .Architects.



ONE’S NEW ZEALAND Herbal Eemedies. DIARRHO3A., DYSENTERY, &c., Completely conquered by Monk’s Herbal Extract (Registered), Price 3s 6d and 4s per bottle. The above “Extract” is one of the most marvellous discoveries of the age. Its effects are instantaneous, and never fail in chronic or acute cases, however severe. The great properties of this medicine consist in its never producing costivo ness, no matter how freely used, and its being perfectly harmless and purely her bal, yet curing Diarrhoea, Dysentery; Eng lish Cholera, etc., with the greatest cer tainty. Sir,— Having carefully examined the N.Z. Herbal Extract, I find it to be a skilfully prepared vegetable preparation, possessing the properties of the plants from which it is derived in a highly con centrated state, a fact which I hare veri fied by evaporating a fluid drachm placed in a watch glass over a spirit lamp. On weighing the result, a dark green extract, 1 found the weight to be 14£ grains. On further submitting the extract to analysis .1 found it to be rich in tannin. In a large number of cases of ordinary diarrhoea, as wgll as in qiany chronic cages and in dysentery, lhave proved it to possess great specific control, added to the unusual feature in a majority of diarrhoea medi cines, that it does not subsequently con stipate the bowels. £ feel satisfied that, from the number of trials I have been enabled to make of it in a somewhat ex tensive practice, it is a most valuable addition to modem therapeutics. The following cases are taken at ran dom from my note book : Case No. I—Mrs M , West Eyre ton, suffering for two years from chronic dysentery, which had reduced her almost to a skeleton. After a fortnight’s trial not only had the diarrhoea stopped, but she commenced eating meat without pain, and the usual concomitant vomiting. In two months she had gained ISlbs weight. Case No. 2—A G., child, aged five years. Fortnight diarrhea. Was effectually cured on third day. Case No. 3—A soldier who had con tractsd’dysentery in India got a small two ounce phial, and was well before he had finished half of it. TESTIMONIALS. Bangiora, July 7, 1881.



New Advertisements. WANTED— A PLOUGHMAN, used to double-furrow. Apply to W, Pbeshli, Wheatstone. 1060 8 T OEM W A T E R. A' MEETING of those interested in a Storm Water Scheme for the South Rakaia and Mount Hult Road Districts will be held at the Town Hall, South ;Rakai«, on TUESDAY, the 22nd May Instant, at p.m. ..<y 0. N. MAOKIff, 1062 Chairman S.B. Road Board. A SHBURTON HORTICULTURAL Q SOCIETY. The ANNUAL MEETING of the So ciety will be held on WEDNESDAY, MAT 9, at the Arcade Chambers, at 8 p.m.: To receive Annual Report and Balance* - sheet and elect Committee for eh - spins yepr. ' ■ ■ S. E- POYNTZ, *894 : Hpn Sjep. P \fr r K ft CANTERBURY PLANTATION MfS v BOARD. 'ft f i NOTICE. i. certain persons are in the jlilCbit of tming the Public Plantations as ‘ idoqkaptor depasturing, their stock. "hfs is to give notice that under section f the Public Reserves Act, of 1881, offending are liable to a penalty recoverable. summarily by any writing to that effect sniissioner of Waste. Lands. JWABO G. WRIGHT, Canterbury Plantation ■*£*** ’ ‘ BFBR—Wanted IN ae Book-keeper (single or Tradesmen’s Books s:Jj™ -r i.---. -L; a fer Addition street; Jonkb’s, Tlosejelh May. •SS



(Signed) , Charles DeLacy McCarthy, M.A., M. 8., etc., Trinity College, Dublin. 'Surgery, Rangiora, .July', I§§l, MONK'S NEW ZEALAND HERBAL MIXTURE JOB NEURALGIA, Price, 3s 6d per bottle. The Mixture acts like a charm in the above painful disease, and gives almost instantaneous relief. Testimonials to {>rove the efficicacy of the “ Nevr Zea and Herbal Mixture,” can be seen at the Agents. Prom Capt. Kennedy, U.S.B. Hauroto, Pert Chalmers, Feb. 7th, 1883. Dear Sir, —Thanks tor the medicine you were kind enough to send me. I have only to say that in my case—a severe attack of neuralgia in the head—it afforded me considerable relief. It has also the advantage of not being in the least nau seous, like most remedies. I remain, dear sir, yours faithfully, A. Kennedy. Mr H. D. Monk. Sole Wholesale and Retail Agent for " . Ashburton County, " J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pbapnapputica} Chenpst, Sole Proprietor, H. D. MONK, 1058 Dunedin, New Zealand,



New Advertisements. IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the matter ef the bankruptcy of ROBERT BARTER, of Ashbur ton, Tinsmith, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that the above named debtor has this day filed in the above Court a declaration that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the above Court on WED NESDAY, the 16th day of May, JB3B, at 11 in the forenoon. Dated this 9th day of May, 1883. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. E. G, Crisp, Solicitor for debtor. 1065 IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtois and Cre ditors Act, 1876, and the several acts amending the same, and in the matter of the bankruptcy of JOHN TUMLEY MANNING, of Graenstreet, in the County of Ashburton, laborer, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that the above | na'.ned debtor has this day filed in the above Court a declaration that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the above Court on MONDAY, the 14th day of May, 1883, at 12 o’clock noon. Dated this Bth day of May, 1883. W. MARTIN,' - ' Clerk of the Court. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor for Debtor. 1055 IN the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the matter of the bankruptcy of JAMES NICHOLSON, of Ashbur ton, laborer, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that the above named debtor has this day filed in the above Court a declaration that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the above Court on MONDAY, the 14th day of May, 1883, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon' Dated this Bth diy of May, 1883. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor for Debtor. 1056 Meetings.



Harvest thanksgiving & ANNIVERSAR. WESLEYAN CHURCH, ASHBURTON The Public Tea Meeting in connection with the above will be held in the WESLEYAN CHURCH (CAMERON St) on TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 22nd. Tea on the tables at 6.30 p.m. ; admia-



George Jameson. George Jameson (Late of Jameson and Roberts), GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANT, West street, Ashburton (Next to the N.Z. Grain Agency Com pany’s Store). Agent for the NEW ZEALAND FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. 647



Public Notices. Ashburton bridge win i.a Blocked for Traffic every night til) SATUUDAX, 12th inst. By order. J. BU NUTT. 1044 Engineer Working Railways. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to the under signed must be PAID on or before SATURDAY, May 26th, or proceedings will be taken for their recovery. 1038 QUINTON BROS. N o E. Any person or persons found on Grove Farm, gathering mushrooms or otherwise Trespassing in pursuit of game, without written notice, will be prosecuted. JOHN CARTER, 487 Manager. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, Manager, Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. nl6 F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, wiil VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l Hamburg - Magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen E. Poyntz 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 Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022 M OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. In consequence of damages caused by late floods, I declare the following ROADS CLOSED against wheel traffic : Coach road from old Post Office to top of Chapman’s cutting Alford Forest road, from North Ashbur ton to Gums Broom Park road, its whole length Persons travelling the above roads will do so at their own risk. I further de clare the Rakaia Gorge Bridge cutting from Bridge to junction with Blackford road CLOSED against all traffic. JULIAN JACKSON, 1026 Chairman.



FOR SALE, two second-hand DRILLS, 17 O jULTBRS, in first-rate condition. GEORGE JAMESON, 1061 Ashburton.



Oysters, Oysters. CONSTANT Supply of Fresh FISH and OYSTERS to be had at Harry Aitkbn’s, Wakanui road, near Post Office. 929 COALS, COALS.—The undersigned is prepared to Supply COALS in small quantities, from 1 cwt to a ton, delivered in township or suburbs. F. M‘FARLANE, 780 Carrier. S. B. Poyntz.



Stephen E. Poyntz/ STREET, ASHBURTON, HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENT Has for sale several ELIGIBLE FARMS throughout the County; Amongst others 222 acres, well fenced, and sub-divided; 60 acres in English grass, balance in stubble ; well watered by the County water-races. There id a good weatherboard house and six stalled iron stable, chaff-house, etc. [The interest of 96 acres reserve will be sold with this Jot.] Also, 200 acres of good land, only one crop been taken off same; near the Wakanui Homestead. Also, 555 acres, part in turnips, well-fenced and subdivided ; good concrete house on the land. Also, 333 acres of good plains land, within easy access of Ashburton; 100 acres of this is in tussock, balance in stubble. TO LET for a tprm of years— -200 acres in prime heart for wheat. TO LET— An eight-roomed house, with well stocked garden ; centrally situated. Also, A good five-roomed House. WANTED - From 20 to 50 acres (with house) to rent ? within six miles of Ashburton. FOR SALE or TO LET— Houses in various parts of the town ; also several town sections at reason able prices. FOR SALE— Ten tons of CARROTS, in lots of one ton and upwards. FOR SALE— A Bargain—A good Plough, set Har rows, and a Corn-crusher. Offices— Next Mr Andrew Orr’s Drapery Estab lishment. AGENT FOR THE HAMBURG MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. 835 S. E. POYNTZ.



r CHOICE FARM, FOR SALE, i situate in the Ashburton Forks, ad joining the Greenstreet Township and School. It contains 120 Acres cf really good LAND. It is rpell fenced and divided into 2 paddocks. Terms and particulars may be obtained from MESSRS MILES & CO., Christchurch ; Or of GEORGE JaMESON, 991 Ashburton. rpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. THE ASHBURTON COUNTY §TOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED, Is now prepared to Dip Sheep, At either the Tinwald or Ashburton Yards. For particulars as to the scale of 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 Ogdon, South Malv 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, Gar4en Border Tiles, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jaiq and fickle Jar's, Butter Crocks, Bread Paqs, etc. Fjfeolay, Cement of the best brands. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply to GEORGE JAMESON, 861 t Agent, Ashburton.



Tenders. W ANTED. TENDERS for PLOUGHING (200 Acres Land. Tenders to be lodged with Mr G. Jameson by the 14th next, and from whom also particulars can be ob tained. 1046 CHISNELL BROS. N E D. W J TENDERS for STUBBLE PLOUGH ING on J. T. Brown’s Farm, Mitcham. Furrows to be x 11. Contractors to state number of teams and quantity ten dered for. Tenders to be sent not later than Saturday, May 12, to J. T. BROWN, 1005 Tuam street, Christchurch Strayed- REWARD. Strayed or stolen from Riversdale, about the middle of March, two Hamp shire Down LAMBS. Anyone bringing them, or giving information leading to their recovery to Messrs Dudley and Northey, Riversdale, will receive the above reward. 825 For Sale. POR SALE,—A Six-Roomed HOUSE, well finished, and nearly new, situated fronting East Belt and Peter street. Also, a Six-Roomed HOUSE in Moore street, well finished throughout, nearly new, with well stocked garden, and other improvements. The above can be bought on extremely easy terms Apply to W. C. Page, Builder, Moore street, Ashburton. 336 Albert Roberts, HAS FOR SALE the undermentioned LAND within easy distance of the Mount Somers Railway and the thriving town of Mount Somers. Terms Exceptionally Easy. R.S. 313851 —6 > 726 Acres. R - S - 31475 1 233 Acres R.S. 31117 J 226 Acres. R.S. 311141 104 Acres. 1,289 Acres. 945 (JIO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. I have several Cows, in full profit, for sale; early application necessary Oaten Sheaf Chaff now on hand. 69 ALBERT ROBERTS. T. Bullock.



ALTERATION OF DATE OF OPENING SALE AT THE ARCADE SALEYARDS. On account of the inclemency of the weather, the opening sale at the Arcade will take place on SATURDAY, 12th INSTANT, Instead of 6th, as advertised, When a large number of Horses, Landed Properties, Buggies, Spring Carts, etc., will be offered. Entries can be made ,up to 10 o’clock on the day of sale. Luncheon will be provided at 11.30. Tb u l l o c k . , Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MAY 12. CAPITAL BUILDING SITE FOR SALE On Alford Forest Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Michael Kis sane to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, MAY 12. Lot 41, Containing 1 ACRE 38 PERCHES, Being part of R.S. 8767, known as Tancred and Allan’s Land, fronting the Alford Forest Road, and not far from the Woollen Factory Buildings. This section, containing nearly 1J acre, makes it a desirable site for a private residence, and intending purchasers are invited to inspect it previous to the sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. “t. bullock, 1019 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MAY 12. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr James Bright to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on the above date, His well-known Racehorse Nimrod. Nimrod is 4 years old, and was' the winner of the Ashburton Welter Handicap and the Methven Cup. I-ale at 12 o’clock. 1049 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, MAY 12th. 12 o’clock. ALLFRED HARRISON, instructed by the trustees in the estate of W. T. Norrish, Waterton, will sell by Public Auction, at his yards— -1 Spring Cart 1 D.F. Plough Bellows, Blacksmiths’ Tools, etc., etc. ALFRED HARRISON, 1051 Auctioneer. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. SATURDAY, 12th MAY, At 12 o’clock. Alfred harrison win sell by Public Auction, at his Yards, BAY HORSE FOAL COW 2 YEARLINGS “IP DRAY and FRAME i SET DRAY HARNESS, 1 RIDING SADDLE & BRIDLE | fj SACKS CHAFF Trees, Ladder, and Sundries ; also, Furniture and ESects. ALFRED HARRISON, IQ6O .Auctioneer.



W. H. Qnndry. W. H. (sundry, Licensed land brokeir Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for thb Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc., Etc., Ftc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY, East street, Ashburton. 384



To Let. AND FOR CROPPING TO LET, for two crops, 1446 acres of goood Tussock LAND, in the Hinds District, in lots of 165 acres and up wards. The land is near the railway, and each block is fenced and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 639 Business Notices. W ONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE WHITE Hayes & Co. ARE SLAUGHTERING THEIR GOODS At the following prices Good White Blankets ... ... French Dress Serges Costume Cloth Winceys ... American White Calico (per doz.) Tapestry Carpet ... Waterproof Coats We have a grand lot of Water proof Coates with Capes at ... Lot of Man’s Suits Men’s Tweed Trousers ... Men’s Mole Trousers ... ... Kid Gloves Ulsters ... Feathers Frilling ... ... ... ... Velveteen Stays ... ... ... ... Muffs Black Hats Bibs Ribbon Garters Muslin Work 8s lid 4id *|d 3|d 3s lid Is lid 12s 6d 25s 6d 25s 6d 4s 6d 4s 9d Is Od 6s Od 6d 2£d la 9d la 9d Is Od 6d 3d Id Id 2d The above are Special Lines we are offering at IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. OUR BOOT STOCK IS GRAND At Prices that must please all. Observe the address— HAYES & CO., n 4 Bullock’s Arcade. P. & D. Duncan, 4 GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS A : MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the DEERING REAPER AND TWINE BINDERS, We are now prepared to take orders for next season. As only a limited number will be imported, early application is necessary. All orders received after April 30 will be L 5 extra. We are also prepared to take orders for McCORMICK’S REAPERS AND BINDERS. Makers of Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Rollers, Grub bers, Seed-sowers, Strippers, Disc Harrows of all sizes, and every de scription of Farm Implements. Price List of Reapers and Binders and Catalogue of our own Implements on ap plication.



Just received, ex Soukar, A large quantity of HORNSBY’S PLOUGHSHARES, Old Brand, ordered expressly for Ashburton. Also, Some extra heavy Mould Boards (our own pattern), best cast steel, suitable for contractors. REPAIRS of every description of MACHINERY at reasonable charges. 1015 gOMERSET STABLES. P. HUSBAND wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that he has taken the Livery and Bait Stables lately carried on by Mr J. Mcßae, and hopes to solicit a fair share of patronage. Good Paddock Accommodation, with plenty of water. 1042 TO STATION HOLDERS, FARMERS, TRADESMEN, & THE READING PUBLIC, Ex 8.8. Te Anau, a large Assortment of good and useful Books to suit all classes, among which—The Horse, by Youatt, Cattle, by Youatt, Cattle and Sheep, by Armatage, Birdkeeping, by Dyson, Smiles’ Scotch Naturalist, and a large as sortment of Tradesmen’s Manuals ; also, a large Stock of first-class STATIONERY, comprising Handmade Drawing Papers, Banker’s Handmade Note, Ladies’ super fine Repp, Ladies’ Soci tl Note Paper and Envelopes (in boxes). Envelopes from common to finest quality. Stationery in boxes. Architects’ and Engineers’ materials supplied. Thomas P. Farley, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Saunders’ Building, Ashburton. 1041



HOTOGRAPHY Charles Lawrence, PHOTOGRAPHER (Of High street, Christchurch). By spepial Appointment to the Governor, Bpgs to informs ihe residents of Ashbur ton and the surrounding districts, that he has OPENED in SAUNDERS 1 BUILD. INQS, East street, Ashburton, and as all Pictures will be taken by himself, it will be a sufficient guarantee that none but satisfactory Photographs will bo sent out of his Studio. INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS of Children taken. Equally good results are obtained on dull days as light ones by this process. Pictures enlarged to any size, andfinished in Oil, Water Color or Crayons. 966



CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



Business Noticed Style and Fashion. JUST OPENED, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF HEW QOOpS Ex OPAWA, from LONDON. Black and Colored Velveteens - Serges in all the New Shades for Costumes > Embossed Plush Trimmings to match Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Flowers and Feathers in Great Variety Brussels Carpets in Various Pattens Blankets and Flannels—Kaiapoi and English Boots and Shoes at all Prices Clothing In all the Nenr Style* DRESSMAKING STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. GROCERY SHOP IN T4NORED STREET. AGENT FOR NELSON MOATB AND CO.'S TEAS. AND DISPLA Y or New Winter Goods, £ JUST OPENED Ex HIMALAYA, * DIRECT FROM LONDON. ALL THE LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE MATERIALS ’ IN DRESS GOODS, VELVETEENS, SERGES AND COSTUME TWEEDS^ NEW MANTLES AND ULSTERS, In Endless Variety. | ijpp” CHILDREN’S ULSTERS, from 2s 6d each. EVERY DEPARTMENT FULLY STOCKED t l AND GOODS CHEAPER THAN EVER BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF * NEW WOOL SHAWLS AND SQUARES. S. W. Alcorn, BAST STREET. G E



VEGETABLES FOR THE MILLION. —ln consequence of the splendid season, the undersigned has about 20,000 CABBAGES, SAVOYS, etc., which he wishes to dispose of at alarmingly low rates for CASH. Cabbages, la per doz ; Turnips, 2d per bundle ; Carrots, 2d per bundle. About a ion of splendid Pump kins, suitable for jam making ; no reason able offer refused, A large supply of best quality POTATOES always kept in stock, at cheapest, rates. Fruit, Con fectionery, etc., always on hand. Before going elsewhere give the undersigned a trial Edward Ling, Wilis street (Opposite Fire Brigade Station). 771 P E 0 I A L N 0 T I 0 : l , _ Alpheus Hayes Desires to inform his customers and others that his NEW SAWMILLS at Woodlands, Invercargill, are now in full swing, in the finest block of bush in Southland, known as the Mabel Bush, and and that, together with his Mills at Wai mate and Stewart’s Island, he is prepared to supply Timber and Firewood in any quantities at the lowest possible rates, and that customers can have their orders de livered at any station along the railway line, or from his yards at Ashburton. The Timber in the Mabel Bush is known to be of superior quality, so that with perfectly new machinery White Pine Flooring and Match Lining can bs sup plied to customers’ satisfaction. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Best Newcastle Coal Firewood (short and long) Roofing Iron Nails Lead Zinc Fencing Wire Y.D.L. Timber, Palings, and Shingles Posts and Rails. Gates, and Gate Posts And every requisite for the trade W. H. COLLINS, Manager, Ashburton, 6th April, 1883. 6 sep



O T 1 0 . B, Albert Bober^ Having purchased the premises lately occupied by Jameson and Roberts, will CONTINUE TO CARRY ON Till As usual, and is now prepared to BUT Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass, Peas HAS FOR SALE PI REPROOF SAFE LITTLE’S SHEEP. DIP CORNSACKS, Seaming Twine PLODGHSHARES, 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 and Sap Stakes, Staples CLOVERS, White, Red, Alsyke, Cow grass, Ryegrass, and Cocksfoot TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Wbitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorae, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat SEED, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Peas, Beans LOANS NEGOTIATED. BUSINESS Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY



More ex- CITEMENT For the Weasskh of BOOTS & SHOES C. Hawkins, Of East street, Ashburton, also of Tin wald, is selling Cheaper than ever. -Men’s Elastic Sides from 10s 6d Men’s Watertighta from 12s 9d Men’s Bluchers from 8a 6d Women’s Kid Boots from 7s 6d Children’s at equally reduced rates* 360



STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. L ibERAL ADVANCES mad* on Grain nd other Produce placed In Store R SALE OR SHIPMENT. Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON A 00., GRAIN MERCHANTS, 137, Manchester street, Christchurch.