mains at 4 per cent., and the market rate at 3 yi per cent. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is Li 1,300,000. a redaction of Li,400,000 during the week.. Hie proportion of-reserve to liabilities has declined to 35 per cent. Colonial breadstuff's continue dull. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, remaihs at 465, and New Zealand wheat, ex warehouse, has declined to 42s to 455, according to quality. New Zealand wheat, c.f.i., is quoted at 41s id. Adelaide flour, ex store, remains at 335. Australian tallow is dull and unchanged at 41s for best beef, and 42s 6d for best mutton.

A USTRA LIAN.

[reoter’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] An Emphatic Denial. Sydney, Yesterday. The French Consul at this city has taken occasion to deny emphatically the statement made in Brisbane to-day that a French war steamer had hoisted the French flag on Mallocol and Erro manga, in the New Hebrides group. The Markets. New Zealand wheat remains at 4s 3d, and New Zealand oats have ad vanced to 25 6d. Maize, per bushel, 2s lod. Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, per ton, L 35. Adelaide, Yesterday. Wheat remains at 5s id. The mar ket is steady and the delivery during the week has been on a small scale. Town flour, per ton, Ln 5s to Lxi 10s. Country brands, Lio 5s to Lio 10s.

TELEGRAMS.

[pee PEEB3 ASSOCIATION.] Serious Floods. Auckland, Today. A destructive flood at Coromandel washed away, er badly damaged, all the bridges, and caused great destruction of private property. This was the heaviest flood ever known, and it is still raining. Reward Offered. The City Council has offered a reward of LSO for the discovery of the person who cut the hose at the late fire. Turned Up. Wellington, To-day. Mr Jameson, of the Masonic Hotel, who was reported as missing, turned up safe last night, having been on a visit to the Tera,whiti goldfields. Inquest. Dunedin, To-day. At the inquest on the body of Alexander Stuart, a verdict of accidentally poisoned was returned. Minter’s Case. In Minter’s case the jury ( were unable to agree, and the Judge on discharging them said he regretted that for the second time this session the jury were unable to come to any conclusion. Mr Haggitt said he thought it was a case in which the trial might well be held in some other place, tut the Judge held it as being an abor tive trial, and the prisoner could not be tried elsewhere on this indictment. A fresh trial will take place on* Monday

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week. For continuation of reading matter see fourth page. Late Advertisements. gAPTIST CHURCH. SUNDAY, JULY Bth, 1883. The Rev. W. C. Spencee, of Lincoln, w,ill Preach Morning and Evening. 7-43 LOST, a Silver Scarf PIN, with gold rose leaf, etc. Finder rewarded. Apply, Office of this Paper, 7-44 CAME ASTRAY, one Bay GELDING, with saddle and bridle on ; Wednes day, 4th. Owner can have same by pay ing expenses. Section 28252, opposite Kaiapoi re>erva, Upoer Ashburton. 7-42 THOMAS WOOLLEY. TRAYED or STOLEN, from Wheat stone, last Monday, July2n'—A Bay MAKE, clipped, branded G over A P, star on forehead. If .-traye ), £1 re ward will be given for information leading to her recovery, and if stolen, £5 reward on conviction of the offender. Apply to J. McConnell, Wheatstone, or W. E. Bond, Longbeach coach. 7-45



Tenders. TEND BBS are invited* for BREAK ING UP Three Hundred Acres LAND, Shepherds Bush Estate, South Hinds, Tenders close 10th July. F, FOSTER, 7-28 Manager. 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. J. FOSTER, 7-13 Manager. W AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT, TENDERS are required for FORM ING ROADS at Trevorton. Specifioa t'ons can be seen at the Board’s office where tenders will be received till NOON on WEDNESDAY, July 11th. FOOKS & SON, 7-24 District Surveyors, To Let. LEASE TO LET ON FOR A TERM OF YEARS, OB FOR TWO CROPS, QA Acres Land near Hinds, in > A OU one or mor-. lota The Land is fenced and subdivided, and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 936 For Sale. FOR SALE, A Two-roomed COT TAGE, with half-acre section, in Trevorton, nearly opposite Mr Mayo’s terms moderate, Apply to W. R. BOYLE, 7-36 Moore street. FOR SALE, Cheap, for cash —Oats Oaten sheaf Chaff, Oat Straw do., Chick Wheat, Bran, Sharps, and Flour. S. HARDLEY, East street, 7-39 Ashburton. TO LET, for a term of years, all those premises, separately or together, being live SHOPS at the corner of Tan cred and East streets, Ashburton, adjoin ing the Bank of New Zealand and Fowler’s Buildings, and now occupied by Messrs Orr and Co. and their tenants, whose lease expires about the 30th Octo her next; or a long Building Lease would be given for part or the whole, or if de sired would Sell part or the whole of the frontage on reasonable terms. Frontage 203 feet from Bank of New Zealand to Fowler’s Buildings. The oldest and best business corner in Ashburton, the corner shop being the best drapery stand in Ash burton for years, being occupied as such by Middleton and McQuade ; Geo. Cole man and Co.; and Andrew Orr. For further particulars apply to GEO. COLEMAN, Wingfield Park, 7-33 North road, Christchurch. Public Notice. I BEG to announce that I have ar ranged to TRANSFER my BUSI NESS of Land, Estate, Commission, and Insurance Agent, Rent and Debt Col lector, etc., to Messrs J. Ward and Son, of the Arcade Chambers, and I have pleasure in asking my clients to give my successors a continuance of their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist July next. WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. O STATION & STOCK OWNERS, MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. In reference to the foregoing announce ment from Mr William Smith, we have the honor to state that in addition to the business we take over from Mr Smith, we are prepared to undertake Accountancy in all its branches, as well as any other business of a confidential nature, and we hope that by careful attention, reasonable cbaiges, and prompt settlements, to merit a share of the public confidence and sup port. J, WARD & SON, Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GL -BE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. 1487 IS af Is le Exhibition. ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY ASSOCIATION. d. li 11- id The Third Annual Show of the above will be held in the TOWN HALL, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, August 3rd and 4th, When prizes will be offered in 113 dif ferent classes. There will be a grand distribution of over 100 exhibits selected by the Com mittee at great care and cost. Tickets of admission, entitling to a chance of a prize, at a cost of one shilling each can be ob tained from the Secretary or any member of the Committee. The following special prizes have been kindly given by various gentlemen : The following are confined to the Dis trict : 1. A copy of Wright’s “Ulus- s. trated Poultry Bo*ok,” for the largest prize-taker in the Poultry Glass, value ... 35 0 (N.B. —The Secretary has decided to forego his right to compete for this prize.) 2. Best Cochin Hen, under 12 months 10 6 3. Best Colored Dorking Cock... 10 6 4. Best pair Silver-spangled Hamburghs .. ... ... 10 6 4. Best pair Fowls in classes 57 and 58 10 6 (N.B. —Class 57, Heaviest pair Fowls ; class 58, best pair Fowls for table pur poses, to be shown alive.) 5. Beat pair Tumbler Pigeons... 10 6 6. Best cage four Canaries, each a different typo 10 6 7. Purest bred Cinnamon Canary in show ... ... ... 10 C 8. Best Variegated Norwich Ca nary 10 G 9. Best Slate-coloredLowrie Par rot 10 C 10. For the six largest and heaviest Hen Eggs ... ... 10 ( Open to all : 1. A Silver Cup, value £8 Bs, for the exhibitor securing the greatest number of points, for birds the bond fide property of exhibitor ; each prize and commended ticket gained to count one. 2. A copy of Tegetmier’s “ Illustrated Book of Poultry,” value £1 Is, for the best pair of White Dorkings (cock and hen). (N B.—For this prize special entry and exhibits are required.) 3. A copy of Tegetmier’s “ Illustrated Book of Pigeons,” for the best pair of Antwerps in Show. 4. Wright’s “ Illustrated Pigeon Ma nual,” for the best pair of Jecobina in Show. Prize schedule and any further infor mation can be obtained from the Secre tary. Entries close on Thursday, July 31st, at 5 p.m. STEPHEN E, POYNTZ, 1485 Se retary. ad M L Appointed Agent for the Ashbur ton Guabman at South Rakaia.



Meetings. O HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR OP ASUBURTnN. Snt, —We the undersigned Burgesses of Ashburton respectfully request that you will convene a public meeting, to be held on an early day, for the purpose of discuss ing the proposals now before the General Assembly, for decentralising the adminis tration and establishing a more effective system of Local Government than now prevails in the colony. We have the honor to be, etc., etc., Samuel Saunders Joseph Clark Chas. W. Purnell Andrew Orr Hugo Friedlander John Orr Geo. Jameson Albert Roberts G. M. Robinson John G. Restell H. M. Jones O. H. Neate Thos. Quill Chas. Reid S. E. Poyntz P. Walker Robert Alcorn. Ashburton, 6tb July, 1883. o n a a ti o k t ( f To the Gentlemen signing the above requisition. Gentlemen, —I have much pleasure in complying with your request, and convene ( a Public Meeting to be held in the Town Hall on TUESDAY NEXT, the 10th instant, at 8 p.m., to consider the sub jects mentioned in the requisition. I am, etc., DONALD WILLIAMSON, 7-37 Mayor. Tenders. COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE of Perry Reserve, South Rakaia Town ship, with buildings thereon, for 14 years. Tenders will be received up to 11th July next, at 11 a.in.. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, June 26th, 1883. ROAD DISTRICT TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works s Beach road (Longbeacb to Lowcliff) Repairing cuttings, approaches to bridges, etc. r ° ad \ Breaking stones, fill- Specifications can be seen at Peeks and '** Ebb** office, Ashburton, where tenders ■; will be received till 10 a.ra on THURS DAY, July 12th, or a* Longbeach Road "Board office till 2 p.m. 7*22 Acting Surveyor.



E. G. Staveley. > A ÜBURTON YARDS. ” Sheep ! Sheep !! . 8000 “TS * 3000 o y SPECIAL ENTRY. The n.z. loan and mercan tile AGENCY CO., will sell at the above Yards on TUESDAY, 10th JULY, • 1500 Prime Merino EWES, sound mouthed 1500 Prime Merino WETHERS, sound mouthed r 3000 B. G. STAVELEY, 7-40 Auctioneer. J. T. Ford. ASHBURT N YARDS. TUESDAY, 10th JULY. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to offer o AAA ME»INO EWES, in lamb an( j early shorn ■I AAA MERINO WETHERS, early shorn and in forward con dition. J. T. FOBD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 7-30 Agent, Ashburton. Strayed. 10s Keward. STRAYED or Stolen from Wheatstone on Monday evening, July 2, a bay MARE, clipped, with cover on. Branded G over AP on near shoulder. Any person giving information leading to her recovery will bo rewarded as above. Apply J. McConnell, Blacksmith, Wheat stone. 7-31 REWARD. Strayed, on Sunday night, from Tin wald, Three HORSES, two bays, one with cover on, and one white-faced, and one black horse*with long tail. The above reward will be paid on delivering at Tin -7-1 ’ W. MEHARRY. F. Ferriman, F. Ferriman H AS FOR SALE HaRRO BY WS 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 since 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 1 Ist Prize at the Mataura Show, Gore, J 1880 Ist Prize at the Invercargill Show, 1880 Ist Awari of Merit, Ashburton Exhibi tion, March, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Bapier Show, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Invercar.ill 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 Ist Prize, Patea Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Kiverton 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 Southbridge, 1882 FIRST PRIZE, ASHBURTON, 1882. The Principal Advantages of this Harrow are as Follows : It is 25 per cent. Cheaper than any other. Because of its simplicity, it is 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 entirely done away with. Each tooth acts independently of the others, and will do its work thoroughly over level, rough, knolly, or unevenly ploughed ground. It is the only Harrow in the world that can bo 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 cost of any other. It is the only Harrow in the world that will do its work thorough and well in harrowing crosswise over new ploughed ground, without turning over the turf. * Because of the flexible and spring tooth movement of the Harrow it is im * possible for any of its teeth catching against roots or rocks, thereby making it i much easier for the team that is drawing | 3 It is a perfect Chain or Seed Harrow, I when turned on its back, acting an inch f or inch and a-half in the soil, leaving a smooth surface. 1132 d ’ “ Q BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY, d d >f n Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 r- Ashburton Agency: e- f. FERRIMAN, ly East street. 5 Cheap Storage. Apply, 353 MATSON, COX & CO.



Matson, Cos, ani Co. UNDER BILL OF SALE, Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from holders of bill of sale, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON MONDAY, 9th JULY, 1883, t I I WITHOUT RESERVE, ON THE FARM OF MR H. BECKETT, W A K A N U I, A COMPLETE Threshing Plant, By.Ransomo, Sims and Head. Second season ; a magnificent plant in splendid order, Also, Chestnut GELDING “Sam ” Grey GELDING, “ Prince ” Grey MARE, “Peggy” Black MARE, “Flower” Black MARE, “ Messer ” Bay GELDING, “ Roy ” Roan GELDING, “Billy ” Bay FILLY, “Blossom,” rising 2 years, by Glenroy Bay FILLY, “ Violet,” rising 1 year, by Bismarck 2 REAPERS and BINDERS, by McCormick and Osborne Self-Delivery REAPER, Hornsby, 2 DRAYS and FRAMES 2 Large CHAFF CUTTERS, for steam power. WATER TANK 0 Sets HARROWS 2 Double and 1 Single Furrow PLOUGH 1 CORN CRUSHER and GRIND- A stone 0Q Sacks OATS 00 Sacks 2nd and 3rd WHEAT Riding SADDLE Quantity HARNESS Quantity of Grass SEED 1 Lot Empty BAGS < i &c. &c, ( No reserve. t Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. ® ] MATSON, COX & CO., 7-26 Auctioneers. Matson Cox <& Co. AUCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS, uOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most ravorable terms, *V O OL, G R A I N, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. 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 I 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, &o. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities op'consigned to the r CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Ma.de on Consignments. Weekly Sales OP HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL ; KINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE : on SATURDAYS, Atjll o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. 0 NEXT SALE AT ASHBURTON YARDS y On TUESDAY, JULY 10. 3 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. , iL,! ■ and Co. o J-v.'chines. ; & CO. t-’kEET,



T. Bullock. T. Bullock, -EaT A T L AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. The Arcade, BURNETT STRS F£T, Ashburton. TO LET.—A 6-roomed HOUSE in Tancred Street, now in occupation of Mr Paul. Apply to T. BULLOCK. mO LET—SHOP in East Street, now X in occupation of Mr Searle. Pos session can be given on Monday, 9th inst. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O R S E. Second-hand BUGGY, in thorough re pair; nearly new. T, BULLOCK. F O R S E . 94 acres, 2 roods, 38 perches, part of Ringwood Estate. This is very good land, well fenced, and laid down to grass. T. BULLOCK. O R S E Price L 55. Town Section 818, Aitken street. Cash deposit only L 8 6s, balance by instalments bearing interest at 6i per cent per annum. Apply to T. BULLOCK, M o N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F 0 R E. 2 Double-Furrow Ploughs; also, Spring Cart, new, T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE CHEAP. Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOCK, i w HEAT LAND FOR SALE. 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 be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Business Notices. pi RAN CI S T. MAYO, L HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOB SALE— Sections, with or without cnttages. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. Bone Manure, from bone meal to inch bone Also, — An 8-horse-power Engine and Clayton and Shuttleworth Combine and Elevator. ones Purchased in any quantity for Cash. Orders by Post promptly attended to. F. T. Mayo, R EADY MONEY! READY MONEY! 50,000 SHEEP TO BE SLAUGHTERED WITHIN SIX MONTHS ! R. Lancaster Having purchased a large Sheep Run, is now compelled to Slaughter ,to meet en gagements. Come and see for yourselves Quarter of Mutton for Is. The greatest Slaughter ever known at the Ready Money MEAT MAHT, next to Ready Money Hayes, Bullock’s Arcade. All Joints marked in plain figures. No de ception, 64 ozs Bread for 6d, and a Leg of Mutton for Is. Patronise Ready Money and you will save at least One Hundred Per Cent, in your household. Small Goods of all descriptions—Cow Heels, Tripe, German Sausages, Cooked Beet, Savaloys, Pork Pies, Real Epping Sausages, always ready at the READY MONEY MEAT MART. R. LANCASTER, 7-18 Proprietor. jfIEAP STATIONERY. AND COMMERCIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Drawing papers, tracing papers, tracing th, parchment, deed papers, insets, Foolscap, excellent quality—ls per re ; Fine cream laid note paper—ss per im ; Good bu-inesa Envelopes—ss 6d r 1000. Fancy notopapor in great riety, including Pirie’s extra satin repp. >oks exceedingly cheap, including vydn’s Dictionary of Dates, late-t eJi m —lBBl ; Household Medicine, by G. ack, M D, ; History of Napoleon Bona rte ; Hume’s History of England; orthies of the World ; Land, Sea, and :y ; May hew'3 Illustrated Horse Mauagc ent. Books of daring and adventure ; ioks for evening entertainments, etc. .beral discount allowed to schools, com ittees, etc. Toys and fancy goods in ■eat variety. Note the Address— R. SEVAN, venders’ Buildings, Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel 123 ? (X. R. West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSEMEN, Princes street, Dunedin Have great pleasure in announcing that it is their intention to cater for the Music loving population of Ashburton in such a man-Ter as has never before been at tempted. „ Messrs G. R. West & Co. are the Largest Direct Importers of PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, BRASS, WIND, AND STRINGED INSTRUMENTS In the Colony, and a largo and varied stock of the above can always be found. Mr G. R. West, being at present in England, is shipping direct to Dunedin all the latest novelties in MUSIC ! MUSIC ! ! MUSIC 11 ! And the firm respectfully solicit a call from their friends, teachers, and the public in general to inspect their magnifi cent stock of Music, personally selected. dl4



George Jameson. fjpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. ; THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED, Is now prepared to Dip Slieep, 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. 1 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 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 best brands. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply tf GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton. S. E. Poyntz. THE ASHBURTON GENERAL AGENCY AND COMMISSION OFFICES. Stephen E. Poyntz, ; SHARE BROKER, LAND, ESTATE, ] AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Mortgages and Loans negotiated at Moderate Charges. Sums from L2OO to LIO,OOO at current rates. Farmers can be supplied with all kinds of Agricultural Implements on the shortest - notice. Builders and persons furnishing a house can be supplied with Ranges, Register Grates, Washing Boilers, etc., at prime cost. Samples on application. Agricultural seeds of all descriptions. Having made arrangements with one of the leading houses, S. E. POYNTZ is in a position to supply the above at extremely low rates. LANDED PROPERTIES FOR SALE, Several eligible farms, from 20 acres up to 600 acres in different parts of the County. LSO cash will buy a 200 acre farm in a good locality. HOUSE PROPERTIES FOR SALE. A five-roomed house in Cameron street west A five-roomed house in Wakanui road A six-roomed house in Moore street A three-roomed house on N.W. Belt The equity of redemption of five cot- _ tages on half an acre of land, bring in a handsome return. Small cash deposit. - TOWN SECTIONS— -905, 906, Grey street 771, Corner of Wakanui road 830, Cox street 492, 493, Cameron street east, ral others. 1 and seve- i f < SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. S Sections at Allenton from J acre up to 5 acres. One acre in Walsh’s paddock, fenced ' and in grass. ( TO LET. A three-roomed cottage, with three acres of land, on Wakanui road. Two, three, four, and five-roomed houses at a low rental. Offices of the Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Co., Limited. Ashburton Woollen Factory Co., Limited. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 835 S. E. POYNTZ. Hamburg -magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Mib 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 W. H. Gundry. W. EL (imidry, T- ICENSED LAND BROKER J Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the 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., - Etc. 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 BARGAINS! Bargains I—6 doz But ton- for Is ; Calico, 2a 9d per ddz ; Ribbons, 3d per yard; Splash-mata, Ud each ; Apron Handkerchiefs, 6d each. — A. Obk’s Cheap Sale. 1414



Business Notices. T 0 C K- T A KING SA Bargains ! Bargains!! £9,500 WORTH OF DRAPERY GOODS AT 3 OFF. Blankets, at 8s 6d per pair Flannels, at 9d to Is 3d per yard Colonial Flannel, at la per yard Heavy Shirting, at 8d to Is per yard Ladies’ Jackets, at 8s Cd to 12s Gd Ladies’ Ulsters, at 9s 6d to 14s 6d Ladies’ Stays, at Is lid to 5s Gd Ladies’ Stockings, at Gd per pair Splendid Wincey, at 6d to lOd per yard Black Fur Trimming, 1s per yard Ladies’ Straw Hats, from Gd upwards Ribbons, from 3d per jard Flowers, at half-price Buttons, at 2d per do? Fringes, at 3d per yard Ladies’ Boots, at 3s lid ■' s ' Children’s Boots, at 9d per pair Men’s Boots, reduced to 7s Gd, 10s 6d, and 12s Gd Children’s Socks, at 2d and 3d per pair CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS AT HALF PRICE, AS OVER-STOCKED. Brussels Carpet, at 3s lid Kidder. Carpet, at 2s lid Men’s Suits, from 45s Boys’ Suits, from 13s 6d Men’s Hats, from Is ■ Men’s Shirts, from Is lid, hear/ SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM £2 iSs 6d UPWARDS. 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-taking. jf/h JUNE, 1883. H S AL E. W. Alcorn’s ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE COMMENCED ON SATURDAY JUNE 16th. fm* LOOK OUT G s. FOR STARTLING BARGAINS IN BOOTS CLOTHING GENERAL DRAPERY MANTLES MILLINERY &c. &c. &c. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET.



-pOLL UP! ROLL UP!! OPENING ON SATURDAY, Corner of Burnett and East streets, Ash burton, THE ASHBURTON BRANCH 01 NOTED Little Dust Pan. Truly called a Direct SUPPLY STOR E, Importin'? all our own GOODS or Pur chasing Insolvent Estates, wo can ofler special advantages to Purchasers. Parties Furnishing or needing any Household Requisites should pay us a visit. Come and judge for yourselves. little dust p AN. East street. N E, mo THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON x U and SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. Ufou a w WHITE will OPEN a LADIES’ ART DEPOT on SATURDAY, 23rd June, next to Meech’s Furniture Warehouse, Burnett street. A splendid variety of material for all kinds‘of Ladies’ Fancy Workkeptin stock, together with some of the latest novelties in Patterns, etc. Mbs White will open a Class for young Ladies, at which will be taught Crewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery, Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending o. ora and the working up of materials g veu gratis. All transactions strictly cash. 1132 gPECIAL NOTICE. Alpbeus 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 m Southland, known as the Maoel Bush, and and that, together with Ins Mills at WBi mate and Stewart’s Island, ho 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 lino, 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 W lute 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 Albert Roberts, Having purchased the premises lately occupied by Jameson and Roberts, will CONTINUE TO CARRY ON THE BUSINESS AS USUAL, And is now prepared to BUY Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP CORNSACKS, 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 and Sap Stakes, Staples CLOVERS, White, Red, Alsyke, Cow grass, Ryegrass, and Cocksfoot TUf fN IPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Qreysione, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gome, Mangolds, Carrot and and Carden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat SEED, Wheat, Oats. Barley, Peas. Beans LOANS NEGOiIATED. MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store FOR SALE OR SHIPMENT. Albert Heberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & 00. GRAIN MERCHANTS, 137, Manchester atioet, OhrJttchuroh.