prior to her departure for England for refitting. A large parly were on board the vessel during the run, which was pronounced to be satisfactory. She fully reached the -expectations of her commander.the speed acquired being fifteen knots. The Austral sails for Glasgow on the 4th prox. Shipping. Arrived, this morning—Union steam ' ■ ship Albion, from Auckland. [Received May 29, 12.40 p.m.l Sydney, To-day. Arrived, last evening Wakatipu, from Wellington. A Boxing Match. . A.glove,contest for LSOO came off lait evening between Foley and Miller. r ./After two hours’ boxing, the match was drawn, Foleys friends having rushed the ring.

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[per press association.] . The Governor at Napier. Napier, To-day. .The Governor landed to day, and was , received by] the Mayor and Councillors :... and a large concourse of people. The Volunteer companies, the Artillery, and . s Rifles .formed a guard of honor. The . usual, .addresses were delivered. Much enthusiasm was shown along the route, from the port to the town. On arriving in 1, Hastings street, the cortegi was stopped to allow a Fire Brigade demonstration to /= be, witnessed. .. This consisted of an arch ; of water, from ten . jets on either side of ... the street. The Governor was afterwards if, driven to the District School, when four children were drawn up and sang the National Anthem. He after- Wards visited the Ho pital. To-night he will he entertained at a dinner by mem ben of the Hawke’s Bay Club, and will be taken, after wards by a special train to c Bi»ersled r when the Gubernatorial party will be guests of Mr Thos. Tanner. The Immigrants. ~u AH thh immigrants by the Westmeath ... and Rangitvkei found employment within ton days ; domestic servants from 10s to 16sa week." Most of them have had no experience. 1 . Alleged Incendiarism. J ' ' Chmsxchijkch, To-day. At theMagiatrdte’s Court this morning, /!ii pharies Fleming was charged With haying 76 tot file to the premises of his father, . Thomas Fleming, on May 24. The pri ?'soher"was remanded till Friday. V,. !’ f : ,The.Toa Trade., : ’ “ f , Dunedin, To-day. . r ’:‘Mr Bathgate has received Foo Chow advices that the. market for Australia is riot' yet opened! The Congou crop is 200,000 half-chests better than last year’s. Dearth of Domestics. , The Caroline’s' ‘immigrants all found ■1 riskdy engagements as domestics from 7a - to 14a pet Week. The dearth is as great ; l The Licensing Act. ’ ! f Tha Times declares that the city Licens ihg Committees have agreed in future j to alloW rid hotel in the city to keep open after 11 at night, and to strictly adminis ter the Aot

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1883.



The annual meeting of the shareholders , in the Ashburton Woollen Factory Co., WM heldin the Arcade Chambers this ; afternoon, bat it commenced too late for a report of the proceedings to appear in (his issue.



For continuation of reading matter see i ■ fourth page.



TOWN EDITION. 1 lamed at 4 30 p.n*. J New Advertisements. 'ANTED—TENDERS for SIGN WAITING for G. J. F. Lublow, Tancred street, where specifications can be seem Tenders close oh FRIDAY, June,lst. 1264 .8 BBURTON SELECT QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY. .The Members of the above will please ; MEET at the Oddfellow’s Hall on WED NESDAY; EVENING next, 30th inst. , Dancing to commence at 8 o’clock sharp. WM. HICKS, .1255 1 Hon. Secretary. mHB BURGESSES OP THE Xr BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN —I have much pleasure in offering myself for election as one of the Auditors of your Borough, and beg to solicit your support at the Election on r FRIDA? Next, tl , j Yours faithfully, 1258 . W. R. BOYLE. ' John Broom, SIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, 11 COACH PAINTER, &o. ,j Orders may be left at McGoll’s, Ashbnr ■ ton Hote l; or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s r»otel . 1257 GENT SOMERS ROaD BOARD ELECTION. . . Tbe.foliowing persons having this day been duly NOMINATED, viz. Alfred Edward Peache . , [William, Campbell Walker ~ ~ ; Samuel MpLymont ..i • Win.iam Tafylor Chapman ■ Andrew McFarlane Thomas Elrick Mcßae A Poll for the ELECTION of FIVE MEMBERS will be taken on THURS DAY, the 7th June, at the Road Board office, Mount Somers, and at the Alford Forest Main School. W. R. BOYLE, Returning Officer. Mount Somers, 28th May. 1254 I CYRIL JEPHSON, Returning 9 Officer for the Upper Ashburton - Road District, hereby declare that the following gentlemen were duly nominated as members for above Board : For No. 1 Ward, Donald Maclean i » 2 ~ Cbas. J. Harper r >» 3 „ Isaac Sargent „ 4 ~ Matthew Stitt „ 6 „ Hugo Friedlander and Donald Williamson. Mr Donald Williamson declared his in tion of withdrawing from the position in favor of Mr H. Friedlander. This mak ing the requisite number, I declare that Messrs D. Maclean, C. J. Harper, Isaac Sargent, M. Stitt, and H. Friedlander to . be duly elected as members. CYRIL JEPHSON, Returning Officer. f ,,. ■ . .Road Board Office, , . Tinwnld, May 28,1883. 1263 Bases! Boses!! ROSES!!! W Jkl ' 'j. ' m **’. AT £ L TB R B. MO S 8’ SALE OF TREES TO-MORROW, '• 10 Dozen Grand Specimens’ of ROSE BUSHES."., ii# : : A3|63^silf'B, MOSS. ■



New Advertisements. COUNT x COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the Supply of 20,000 TREES, one year 01d—75 per cent, to be insignia, 25 per cent, to he macrocarpa, Scotch fir, or other varieties to be named by the tenderers, at the Council’s choice. Tenders to be for planting and supplying the above, with or without guarantee, for one year. Tenders will be received up to 11 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, 6th June next. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 28, 1883. 1256 ROAD DISTRICT. ELECTION OF MEMBERS. NO. 1 WARD. Mr Francis Lewis being the only can didate nominated for the Office of mem ber representing No. 1 Ward on the Board of the Longbeach Road District, I hereby declare him duly elected. EDWARD BELL, 1259 Substitute Returning Officer. yyjNGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. ELECTION OP MEMBERS. NO. 2 WARD. The following candidates have been nominated for the office of member for No. 2 Ward in the Board of the Long beach Road District: C. Thornton Dudley George Gilmour A poll for , the election of one of the above-darned candidates will be taken at the FJemington Schoolhouse on THURS DAY, the 7th day of June, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. H. ; CAPE-WILLIAMSON. 1260 Sub-Returning Officer. TONGBEAOH ROAD DISTRICT. ELECTION OF MEMBERS. NO. 3 WARD. Mr John Grigo being the i only candi date nominated for the office of member representing No. 3 Ward on the Board of the Longbeach Road District, I hereby declare him duly elected. CHAS. COMPTON FOOKS, 1261 Returning Officer. ROAD DISTRICT. ELECTION OF MEMBERS. NO. 4 WARD. Mr Edward H, Dobson being the only candidate nominated -for the office of member foi No. 4 Ward on the Board of the Longbeach Road District, I hereby declare him duly elected. EDMUND JOHN FOOKS, 1262 Sub-Returning Officer. Found. FOUND —A sum of MONEY, in East street. Apply to G. Cates, Orr and Co. 1227 For Sale. 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. 726 Acres. 233 Acres. 226 Acres. 104 Acres. 1,289 Acres. IJIO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. I have several Cows, in full profit, for sale ; early application necessary Oaten Sheaf Chaff now on hand. 59 ALBERT ROBERTS. -?} R.S. 314751 -6/ E.S. 31117 R.S. 311141 -5/ "V. R. rjpO VOLUNTEERS. FOR SALE at the Guardian Office, the “New Zealand Volunteer Drill Manual for 1883.” Price Is each. 1211 Public Notices. AAA TO LEND, on Freehold ii)UUU security only, in sums to it borrowers. C. W- Purnell, Solici r. East street. 1248 ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of Mr Colin Campbell, farmer, late of Hinds, must be rendered to Messrs Mat son, Cox and Co. on or before WEDNES DAY, June 6th, 1883, otherwise they will not be recognised. JOHN ORR, 1239 MATSON, COX & CO. y ROAD BOARD. The Annual MEETING of Ratepayers will take place at the Board's Office on MONDAY, June 4th, at noon. 1229 By order. 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. , n l6 N 5 T _ 1 5 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. C. Ryel, QYBTBB SALOON. Fresh and Smoked FISH always on hand. Tea and Coffee at all hours. Also, Fried Fish. Note the address —Wills street, next Cookson’s Stables. 1213 F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. 1065 - AMERICAN DRILLS These Drills are the BEST IN THE MARKET, and combine the' lightness snd simplicity of the American with the strength and durability of the English. For particulars apply to GEORGE JAMESON, 1236 - ; ' Ashburton.



F- Ferriman. F OR SALE. One of R. Hornsby and Sons, New Patent HEDGE CUTTING AND TRIMMING MACHINE. F. FERRIMAN. rp O LET, FOR A CROP, 250 Acres, IN GOOD CONDITION. F. FERBIMAN. Haxton & Beattie’s SPRING TOOTH FLEXIBLE HARROWS. They combine Lightness of Draught, Practicability, and Cheapness, and meet the approval of all who have examined th in. AGENT, F. FERRIMAN. T o L E T. THREE AND FOUR ROOMED HOUSES. F. FERRIMAN. jp O R SALE, On account of the owner leaving the district, A FARM OF 186 ACRES, Principally in Grass, well watered, close to rail and school. Also, AN IMPROVED FARM, OF 500 ACRES, In good heart, with a running stream of water, in a good district. O R SALE, ‘GOOD SECTIONS, In various parts Town and Suburbs, Apply, F. Ferriman, LAND AND ESTATE AND GENERAL AGENT, ASHBURTON. 1132 JjJ'ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: F. FERRIMAN, East street. 774 George Jameson. George Jameson West street, Ashburton (Next to the N.Z. Grain Agency Com pany’s Store). HAS FOR SALE SEED WHEAT— Hunter’s White Pearl Tuscan PLOUGH-SHARES— Hornsby’s and Ransomes Anglo-American Drills Oats, Barley Chaff, Bran Sharps, Flour Oatmeal, Tea, Sugar Soap, Candles Oils (Kerosene and Boiled) Little’s Sheep Dip Arsenic, Blue Stone, Rock Salt Fencing Wire, Stakes and Staples Drain Pipes Potatoes (Derwent and Kidney) 647 fJIO 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 Ogdon, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIPE AND FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-PipesCanterbury 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, Garden 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 to GEORGE JAMESON, gfil Agent, Ashburton. TT7ANTED KNOWN—Every descrip. » » tion of Plain and Fancy Printing executed on the shortest notice, at the Qwxrdian Office, next Matson, Cox, and Co.'s, West street



Tenders. fjl O BUILD Eu. 8. TENDERS are invited for ADDI TION3 to a house in Tancrnil stre • f , for Mr G. Jameson. Plans ai.d specifications may be seen by applying to the under signed, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 4 p. m. on FRIDAY, Ist June. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 1236 ‘ R. BIRD. To Let. AND FOR CROPPING TO LET, for two crops, 1446 acres of goood Tussock LAND, in the Hinds District, in lota of 155 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. 936 Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, 2nd JUNE. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Dodson, Esq., Trustee for Mrs A. McKellar Wix, will Sell by Public Auction, at his Yards, Draught Horses and Hacks 1 Dog Cart Cambridge Roller Harrows Plough Grindstone Furniture and Effects, etc. ALFRED HARRISON, 1240 Auctioneer. W- B. Moss. Trees, Trees, Trees. BY AUCTION on WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 30th inst., at Auction Rooms, Burnett street, at Noon About T 7 FRUIT, FOREST, SHRUB 4 ,OUU a nd HEDGE TREES, from the leading Nursery , in Dunedin. Without reserve. WALTER B. MOSS, 1219 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. T. Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. THE ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY the Undermentioned SECTIONS Town Sections — 850, fronting Aitken street 665, 666 (corner sections), corner of Park, Cameron, and Havelock streets 439, Tancred street, with cottage thereon 1011, 1012, 1013, facing the Domain 164 (half of), £th acre, fronting Burnett street 858, 855, Grey street 101 (leasehold), with improvmeents, corner of jCass and Tancred streets 309, 310, corner of Burnett and Have lock streets, facing the Town Belt East 311, fronting Havelock street 305, Burnett street 860, Grey street 706, 732, Wills street 872, 873, corner of Aitken and William streets 49, 58, Kermode street 59, Moore street 64, corner of Park and Kermode streets Tin w ALD US, with cottage. Hampstead— -80 and 81, one acre, capital building site A llbnton 57, 68, part of block known as Allison Smith’s 27, 28, 29, 79, 80, part of block known as Walsh’s paddock 11 and 12, each 1 rood 36 perches, part of block known as Orr’s. FOR SALE, SECOND-HAND BUGGY, _ T. BULLOCK. Jiyr O' N E Y . Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. THURSDAY, MAY 31. Trees, Trees, Trees. LEVIATHAN SALE OF TREES. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auc tion, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on THURSDAY, 31ST MAY, The following splendid lot of TREES, Namely— -2,000 Apple Trees, 2 and 3 years old, all best sorts 1,000 Cherry Trees, 2 and 3 years old, all beat sorts 1,000 Peach Trees, 2 and 3 years old, all best sorts 1,000 Plum Trees, 2 and 3 years old, all best sorts 1,000 Apricot Trees, 2 and 3 years old all best sorts 500 Filbert Trees, 2 and 3 years old, all bets sorts 500 Walnut Trees, 2 and 3 years old, all best sorts Ten Thousand African Box Thorn, several thousands of the leading Californian Pines and Cupresses, and a variety of other rare speci men trees; Gooseberries, Black and White Currants. The whole will be sold without the slightest reserve, and Farmers and others should embrace this opportunity of pro curing hardy trees. Sale at 12 o’clock. 1231 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Robert Wilkin and Co. BONA FIDE Clearing Sale, In consequence of DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Between Robert Wilkin and John Carter. Messrs Robert wilkin & 00. (in conjunction with Mr G. Jameson) are instructed to hold a CLEARING SALE, At the Yards next Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, on FRIDAY, Bth JUNE, op HORSES CATTLE SHEEP FARM IMPLEMENTS, and A large variety of Sundries. The sale will commence at 11 o’clock sharp. Luncheon Provided. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Auctioneers. GEORGS JAMESON, 1251 Ashburton. Matson, Cos, ani Co. Matson, Cox & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms WOOL, GRAIN, 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 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, Ac. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales OP HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL KINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS, At il o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE AT ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, MAY 29. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashbokton. METHVEN. CLEARING SALE OF Contract Horses, &c Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from Mr v\ m. McClimont, of Mount Somers, to Sell by Public Auction, at Patton’s Methven Hotel, on WEDNESDAY, 13th JUNE, 1883, ()A Well-known good DRAUGHT HORSES -I A HACKS and LIGHT HARNESS J-U HORSES 20 Sets HARNESS 2 Good WAGGONS. Sale at 12 o’clock. MATSON, COX. & CO., Entries of Extra Stock will be taken. 1244 TATTERS ALL’S. WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd, 1883. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from J. Hawdon, Esq., to Sell as above, WITHOUT RESERVE, Good DRAUGHT HORSES 2 DRAYS J GRUBBER Three-Furrow PLOUGH Two-Furrow PLOUGH Set HARROWS Large lot of Harness and Sundries Sale at 11.30. 1255 MATSON, COX & CO.



Matson, Cox, and 00. ON ACCOUNT OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. A Splendid Farm FOR SALE, Together with LIVE AND DEAD STOCK THERE ON. ON FRIDAY, Ist JUNE, 1883. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from Messrs Davies Bros., of Waterton (in con sequence of a dissolution of Partnership), to Sell by Public Auction, on Friday, Ist June, 1833, On the Premises. THEIR GRAND FARM situated near Waterton, containing 574 A 0 R E S First-class land, all in English grass, well watered and sub-divided into convenient sized Paddocks. The Improvements are most complete, connsisting of— Good Dwelling-house, Water-power Flour Mills, large Stables, Machine Sheds, Piggeries, Stock-yards, large Plantations, etc., etc. After the sale of the land the whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK Upon the farm will be submitted to public competition, as follows, viz.: — 6 Splendid Draught Horses, well known, young, sound and staunch 6 Hacks and Buggy Horses 4 Milch Cows 10 Head Young Cattle 30 Fat Pigs 20 Store Pigs 1,000 Sheep Drays Ploughs Harrows Harness and Sundries too numerous to particularise Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. MATSON COX & 00. MESSRS MATSON, COX & CO. have received instructions from Mr Henry Hudson, Storekeeper, Water ton, to Sell by Public Auction, ON THURSDAY, 7th JUNE, 1883, Lots 1 and 2, Waterton Township Ex tension, containing 1 Acre 13 per ches of Land, on which is erected a first-class Store and Dwelling House of 5 Rooms (with which a really good, and remunerative busi ness is attached), Meat House with concrete floors. Stables and Out .. buildings, etc etc. Also, Lot 40, Township of Waterton, con taining iof an Acre, on which is erected SHOP, DWELLING and SHED. The ground is well planted with fruit and ornamental trees Also, VALUABLE Leasehold Farm Of i 67 Acres 1 Rood 21 Perches, with in one mile of the Cheese Factory. The land is really first-class, and subdivided by live fences into 8 Paddocks, with a never failing stream running through the centre. On the Property there is a com fortable 4-Roomed Cottage, 3- Stall Stable, Sheds, Stock Yards, etc., etc. Also, The whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK connected with the Store and Farm, as follows, viz. ; 400 Merino Ewes, in Lamb to Lincoln Rams 100 choice Cross-bred Lambs 100 Fat Wethers 70 Pigs 4 Dairy Cows -35 Head Young Cattle 13 Draught and Light Harness Horses, staunch, and nearly all young Double and Single Furrow Ploughs 2 Sets Harrows 2 Drays Horse Rake Sausage Machine and Filler 2 Spring Carts . 2 Sets Light Harness Plough, Dray, and Leading Harness Milner’s Fireproof Safe, 28 x 22 And a large amount of sundries. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. 1144 MATSON, COX & CO. Business Notices. /"'f HEAP STATIONERY. LAW AND COMMERCIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Foolscap, excellent quality—ls per quire Bankers’ superfine envelopes— Is per pokt. Superfine cream laid note paper—ss per ream Good business Envelopes—ss fid per 1000 CASH. Books by the most p opular authors, of fered at alarming sacrifice, to make room for new stock shortly to arrive from Lon don. D’Aubigne’s His ory of the Refor mation, full morroco, published price 60s, offered at 40s. Faiths of the World, half calf, 2 vols., published price 60s, offered at 40s, Dictionary of Universal Bio graphy, half morroco, published price 20s, offered at 15s. Note the Address— R. B E V A N, Saundbks’ Buildings, Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 UP! ROLL UP!! OPENING ON SATURDAY, Coiner of Burnett and East streets, Ash burton, THE ASHBURTON BRANCH OF NOTED Little Dust Pan. Truly called a Direct S U PP L Y STORE, Importing all our own GOOUS 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 yourselves. LITTLE DUST PAN, Fast street. 1156 CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



Business Notices. Style and Fashion. UST OPENED, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS Ex OP A WA, from LONDON. r 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 Patterns Blankets and Flannels—Kaiapoi and English Boots and Shoes at all Prices Clothing in all the New Styles DRESSMAKING STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. GROCERY SHOP IN TANORED STREET. AGENT FOR NELSON MOATS AND CO.’S TEA& D D I S P L A V OP 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, CHILDREN’S ULSTERS, from as 6d each. EVERY DEPARTMENT FULLY STOCKED f AND GOODS CHEAPER THAN EVER. BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT or NEW WOOL SHAWLS AND SQUARES. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET. G R N New



VEGETABLES FOR THE MILLION. —ln consequence of the splendid season, the undersigned has about 20,000 CABBAGES, SAVOYS, etc., which he wishes to disp me of at alarmingly low rates for CASH. Cabbages, Is per doz ; Turnips, 2d per bundle; Carrots, 2d per bundle. About a ton 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, Wills street (Opposite Fire Brigade Station). 771 gPECIAL NOTICE. 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 1 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. <rt>LLINS, Manager. Ashburton, 6th April, 1883. 6 sep More ex- CITEMENT For the Weabbkh op BOOTS & SHOES C. Hawkins, 7 Of East street, Ashburton, also of Tin wald, is selling Cheaper than ever. Men’s Elastic Sides from 10a 6d Men’s Wacertights from 12s 9d Men’s Bluchers from 8s 6d Women’s Kid Boots from 7a 6d Children’s at equal Iy|»reduced rates.



O T 1 c B Albert Roberts, Having purchased the premises lately occupied by Jamesen and Roberts, will CONTINUE TO CARRY ON THE BUSINESS AS USUAL* And is now prepared to BUT Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass, Peas , Tares Oaten jjlheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP CORNSACES, Seeming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs,' Nails . 6LUESTONE, 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, CLOVERS, White, Red, AkuykspOow* gras?, Ryegrass, and Cocksfoot TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Whiteatonss, Nibble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and' and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat SEED, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Peas, Beans LOANS NEGOTIATED. MONEY ADVANCED ok FREEHOLD SECURITY ‘ STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. . ioERAL ADVANCES made on Grain nd other Produce placed in Store R SALE OR SHIPMENT. Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON * 00., GRAIN 137, Manchester street, Chnstohanh* «■ ■ - , .. . % ■ !