Fighting in Zululand. Capetown, July 21. Intelligence has been received from Zululand of further fighting between Cetewayo and rebel Kinglets. Ihe latest accounts state that Cetewayo has suffered a severe repulse and heavy losses. L'setipu, a powerful chief, at tacked and defeated the King’s army, subsequently burning Ulundi, the capi tal town. In the battle Cetewayo was severely wounded. The Cholera. Cairo, July 23 The Khedive has returned to this city and has expressed his intention of supervising the operations for the extinction of the cholera epidemic. ' [Received July 25, 2.30 p.m.] Not Admitted. London, July 24. In the House of Commons to-day Mr Gladstone stated that the Govern ment had never admitted that Count De Lesseps possessed the monoply of the waterway through every part of Egypt, but only through the country directly forming the Isthmus of Suez. Cholera. Alexandria, July 24.

Cholera is now raging in this city and in Ismalia, and the latest reports from Cairo state that the British troops stationed there have been attacked, and are under immediate oiders to leave the city. Zululand. \ Capetown, July 24. Further telegrams to-day from Zulu land state that Cetewayo escaped cap ture after the defeat inflicted upon him by Usibepu, and has fled from Ulundi. Cetewayo’s followers suffered enormous Joss in the battle fought at that place.

AUSTRALIAN.

[bKUTBR’P TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Tasmanian Legislature. Hobart, Yesterday. Parliament was opened to-day by the Governor. In a speech on the occa sion, His Excellency offered his con gratulations upon the prosperous con dition and satisfactory progress of the colony. After referring to the Postal Conference recently held in Sydney, the Speech remarked upon the large number of immigrants now leaving England, and announced that it had been decided to appoint an Agent- General for the colony in London. Parliament will be asked to concur in an Address to the Queen praying that effectual measures may be adopted to prevent the occupation of the Pacific Islands by foreign powers. The Revenue accounts show in a very marked manner the continuous advance of the colony, justifying the remission of Customs duties upon certain articles of general consumption. [Received July 25, 12.30 p.m.] Shipping. Melbourne, To-day. Sailed, yesterday—S.S. Waihora, for the Bluff. The Annexation Question. The annexation questions continue to occupy a large share of public opinion throughout the colony. The Municipal Councils of Ballarat and Horsham have passed resolutions sup porting the Government, and it is ex pected that other Municipalities will follow suit.

Bailway Management Sill. In the Legislative Assembly last night the Railway Management Bill, providing intet alia for the appoint ment of three Railway Commissioners in addition to the Minister, was read a second time without division. Sporting. Sydney, To-day. For the Hawkesbury Handicap 47 horses have made the necessary first payment. The latest are— Kathleen Mavourneen,Segenhoe, Sweet William, and Sir Modr'ed.

TELEGRAMS.

[pee press association. ] Another Fire. Auckland, To-d»y. Kidd’s coach builder’s shed, Dovonport, was burned last night. The contents were insured in the National for LIOO. The shed was uninsured. Heavy Weather. A heavy north-east gale passed over the city last night, but no damage is reported in the town. In the harbor a timber barge dragged her anchor and was driven on the North Shore lower wharf, carrying it away. The barque Gazelle, lately seized by H. M. Customs in con-equence of the captain bringing a few pounds of tobacco ashore, was driven on a reef at Ponsonby. Found Drowned. Mrs Ansell, aged 74, was found drowned in a well in Ponsonby to-day. She was dressed in her night dress. Jewel Robbery. The shop ot Lewis, a jeweller near the Wharf, was last night robbed of goods to the value of L 76. A Fatal Fire. Dunedin, To-day. •Gilbert. Eocles, a ploughman at Wynd ham Valley, fell from his dray, and re ceived injuries which resulted in his death. Dunedin Gasworks- The City Council have received two offers for the purchase of the gasworks. A Leaky Craft. The schooner Davern has put back, hav ing. sprung a heavy leak.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, "WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 18S3.



Sir W. P, Andrew sends to the Times the following extract from a letter written by “a distinguished and most reliable traveller ” who has recently passed through the Suez Canal :—“ The Canal is last becoming a home for disease and mischief, and something should be done 'without delay to change it. The frequent stations now contain a good many people, and are growing in size ; they have been constructed for facility’s sake to drain into the Canal, and the consequence is that the Canal is rapidly becoming a mere sewer. If you anchor at a small Jstation for tho night the stench is pretty bad ; at a large one it is horrible and most mischievous. There is a standing joke among the ship doctors of persuading the passengers it ar ses from an unfor tunate camel which had just died at each station ; but the unhappy fact is that diarrbsea and sickness at night are com mon on board the ships, and the evil is daily increasing. It is not possib e to flash the Canal and carry off so many miles of sewage into the sea. But the sewage, properly attended to, and very Easily too, would be of incalculable bene fit to the land around if it was laid out Upon it, and the manured land might ... When worn down and ready to take your /bed. Hop Bitters is what you need to relieve ■/you.. See.—[Advt.] 5 , /‘Rough ON Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice, ‘ roaches, flies, ants, bed,-bugs, beetles, insects, ’ -skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Drug mi. nil. . Mass nn/1 n Qvrlnatf fintinml piloses. Mobs and Co., Sydney, General in a nanasome profit to the com-



A lady (says Truth of May 3) writes from Australia ; “ i constantly see in the papers sent me from England accounts of strange inquiries put by servants to their employers. When arranging with a cook some time ago I had a most -extra ordinary request made to me. The woman asked it she might bring her biby, which, she added hastily, would bo no trouble, as it was pic-led. It turned out that the poor little scrap was born and had died w' ile its father was absent on a voyage, from which he never returned. The mother, anxious to preserve the remains, and being ignorant of any other method, pickled the infant. She became so attached to the child in this state that she objected to be without it. I confess I felt a sympathy for her, and granted her re quest. I have never regretted it ; she is a capital servant, and her poor little relic is quite unobjectionable. I feel sure your I readers will view with horror the idea ©f such an inmate; yet, when rich people incur vast expense to embalm and even cremate their dead, great sympathy is often felt with them, and no repugnance shown towards the expensive remains. My poor cook felt all the sentiment of wishing to have her beloved dead. Was it her fault that her way of having it was necessarily cheap and original 1” Don’t physic, for it weakens and destroys, but use Hop Bitters, that builds up ! Read.— [Advt.] 5 Gorged Livers, Bih'ous condit : ons, consti pation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured by “ Wells’ May Apple Pills.” 5d and is boxes at druggists, Moses, Moss and Co,, Sydney, General Agents for Australasia. 2



For continuation of reading matter see fourth page . Late Advertisements. G OLD —Sketch PLANS of Rush can be seen at MoColl’a Hotel. 7 156 FOUND, at Tinwald—Three PIGS Owner can have same by applying at Office of this paper, and paying ex penses. 7 153 THE MEMBERS of the Ashburton Fire Brigade MEET for Wet Prac tice THIS EVENING, at 7 o’clock. Full dress. By order. J. C. DOLMAN, 7 157 Captain. T o BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a Dwellinghouse at Westerfield, for Donald Potts, Esq. Plana and speci cations may been seen at our office, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 12 NOON on Saturday, August 4th. FOOKS & SON, 7 158 Architects, &o. Entertainment. O DDFELLOWS’ HALL. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 27th and 28th July. Elocution Recitals, Dramatic, Humorous, and Pathetic, BY MR HENRY TEECE, (Prize Elocutionist, New South Wales), Interspersed with Vocal and Instrumental Music. For particulars see bills. Fide opinions of the Press. 7 152 To Let. 0 R O N G. TO LET, for one Crop—3o4 Acres urnip LAND, now ready for the plough, enders close July 28th. The highest or ny tender not necessarily accepted. For articulars, apply New Zealand Loan and lercantile Agency Company, Ashburton, r to ‘ DUGALD MACFARUNE, 97 Buccleugh. LEA Si E TO LET ON FOB. A TERM OF YEARS, OB FOR TWO CROPS, | IOA Acres of Land near Hinds, in IjlOu one or more lots. The Land is fenced and subdivided, and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 936 For Sale. Spring Wheat. gPLENDID SAMPLE TUSCAN O N S A L E, ALBERT ROBERTS, West street, 7 110 Ashburton. ARMS FOR SALE. BY PRIVATE TREATY. RISELEIGH, 670 Acres, Leasehold ; 2£ miles from Tinwald SYCAMORE FARM. 257 Acres, Freehold ; 1 mile from Winslow MAYFIELD. 323 Acres, Freehold ; 1 mile from Winslow ST. HELENA. 120 Acres, Freehold; 4$ miles from Winslow 420 Acres, Leasehold ; 4Jjt miles from Winslow MAORI RESERVE. 240 Acres, Leasehold; 1£ miles from Ashburton DROMORE FARM. 293 Acres, Freehold ; 1 mile from Dio more WOODLANDS. 1093 Acres, Freehold ; 1 mile from Dro more TUSSOCK LAND. R.S. 27462, 3 and 4. 214 Acres, Fieehold, near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s TUSSOCK LAND. E.S. 21093, and 4. 200 Acres, Freehold, near Orari Immediate possession. Terms liberal Apply to Or MR John carter Tinwald; FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton. Or 562 ROBT. WILKIN & CO., Christchurch and TimarU. BALL PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Gxjabdian Office, W~it street. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.'



Lecture. WESLEYAN CHURCP, Cameron street. THIS (Wednesda ) EVENING, a LEC TURE will be dd vered in the above Church by the Rev. V/. Mokley. Subject—“'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. SHBURTON LINKING CLUB. GREAT NOVELTY THIS EVENING, WEDNESDAY, JDLY 25th, 1883. A LINKING TOURNAMENT Combined with several DANCES ON RINKS, Will take place in the Town Hall on the above date 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 Rinking Club Steeplechases, over obstacles of various descrip tion. Admission, Is ; reserved seats on stage, 2s, to be had from the Committee. 7 133 Amusements- Rinking. HENRY ZANDER, 7 127 Hon. Sec.



0 D DFELLOWS’ Ashburton. HALL, THURSDAY, JULY 26. R E-A PPEARANCE! RE APPEARANCE I! FRANK M. WLLMOTT’S COMEDY COMBINATION COMPANY Will re-appear as above in “The Griiv’nor.” The Guv’nor The Gxjv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor T he Guv’nor The Gu’wor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor AO CM m E-' CO E-i 23 P 3 ■<j EH Ui iO CM The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nok The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nob The Guv’nor The Guv’nob The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nor The Guv’nob The Guv’nor Further particulars in next issue. 7 125 Public Notices. 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 treot. nl6



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. TIANDAL revolving disc tl harrows. A PUBLIC TRIAL of these celebrated implements will take place in Messrs Gould and Cameron’s Paddock, near Methven, on WEDNESDAY, August Ist, at 2 p.m. An inspection is solicited. C. J. W. Cookson, Junk, and Co., Agents for the manufacturers, Messrs Booth, McDonnell and Co. 7 151 COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS. Notice is hereby given that the ELEC TORAL ROLLS of the various Ridings of the County are ON VIEW from 18th inst to 31st inst., at the following places, viz-: Mount Hutt Riding Mouiß Hutt Road Board Office, MethverK South Rakaia Riding—South Katana Road Board Office, South Rakata Mount Somers Riding—Mount Road Board Office, Mount Somers Upper Ashburton Riding —Upper Ash burton Road Board Office, Tinwald Ashburton Riding—Mr Grigg’s house, Longbeach A copy of the Rolls is also on view at the County Council offices, Ashburton. Time for appeals against the said Rolls until 10th AUGUST Next. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 17th, 1883. 7 116 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. n a STATION & STOCK OWNERS, JL 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 charges, and prompt settlements, to merit a share of the public confidence and sup port. Receiving offices for Messrs Cuff and Graham’s “Australasian” FORWARD ING AGENCY, by which means a parcel of 21bs in weight can be forwarded from Ashburton and delivered in any part of England and Wales for the sum of 7s 3d, or in Scotland or Ireland for 8s 3d. Tariff of Charges car oe seen at either the office in East street or the Arcade Cham bers. J. WARD & SON, Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, 29th June, 1883 1187



Matson, Cox, ani Co. SATURDAY, 28th JULY, 1883. Messrs matson, cox & co, will Sell by Public Auction, ci Saturday, 28th inst., At 11.30 o’clock, IN TATTERS. ALL'S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON,. A consignment of Saddlery, Consisting of 6 Sets Spring Cart Harness 6 Ladies’ Bridles 6 Bridles Saddle Cloths G Riding Saddles 1 Ladies’ Saddle G Waterproof Goats Buggy. Bugs And a great number of articles too numerous to particularise 7 147 MATSON, COX & 00.



Matson, Cox <& Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, 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-cheats. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. 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 OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL BINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS, At II o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE AT TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY 31. * AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machin|£r MATSON, OOXf & CO. WEST STREET, AsliißUß.'tON. Cheafp Storage. Ap W’ 353 # MATSON, COX & CO.



T. .Bullock. T. Bullock, XTCTIONEIiR, ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT. The Arcade, BURNETT STRE E.T, AsHBUfiTON. T O LET—SHOP in Bast Street. Ap ply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. —A 6-rooraed HOUSE in Tancred Street, now in occupation of Mr Paul. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F o R S E. 2 Double-Furrow Ploughs. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE CHEAP. Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOCK, F O R 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 F O R S E. Price L 55. Town Section 818, Aitken street. Cash deposit only L 8 ss, balance by instalments bearing interest at 6£ 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. LAND FOR SALE. R.S. 27429, containing 118 acres 2 ro'ids, 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



T. Bullock. FURNUURE, FURNITURE. THURSDAY, JULY 26. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr David Ross to Sell by Public Auction, at his residence, East Town Belt, on the above date— The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of Tables Chairs Couches Bedsteads Bedding Carpets Glassware Crockery Kitchen Utensils 1 Portable Copper Boiler 1 Mangle, by Howard 1 Singer’s Sewing Machine, hand and treadle Sundriec, etc., etc. No reserve. Sale at 1 o’clock, T. BULLOCK, 7 136 Auctioneer.



George ~n. rjpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. THE A 'R BURTON COUNTY STOCK AND JSALEYARD3 COMPANY, LIMITED, la now prepared fo 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-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, 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 t/ GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton. Educational. Ladies’ School w ILL COMMENCE ON JULY 17 th. MRS THOMPSON, Moore street, Trevorton. 7 6B Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C. E. FOOES AND SONS, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. rjIHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo site “ Shades,” CHISTOHURCH P.S.—Communications promptly at tended to 031 Business Notices. Coal, Coal, Coal. FJIHE undersigned is now Landing a FRESH SUPPLY OP BEST Newcastle Coal, Also A SUPPLY OF BEST NATIVE COAL Alpheus Hayes, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, East street. SHORT WOOD supplied IN ANY QUANTITIES. G sep QHEAP STATIONERY. LAW AND COMMERCIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Drawing papers, tracing papers, tracing cloth, parchment, deed papers, insets, etc. Foolscap, excellent quality—ls per qu're ; Fine cream laid note paper—-6s per ream ; Good business Envelopes—ss Gd per 100 P. Fancy notepaper in great variety, including Pirie’a extra satin repp. Books exceedingly cheap, including Haydn’s Dictionary of Dates, latest edi tion—lßßl ; 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; Mayhew’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, Saunders’ Buildings, Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel, 1217 Jg GOT MAKERS. We, the undersigned, having taken the business of MrT. Chambers, wo 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 mHB GUARDIAN is published every JL evening, giving every day’s news, up to the hour of going to press. This is etter than buying a sixpenny weekly.



TIN WALD. Lot 97, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the owners to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Bur nett street, on SAT CRD AY, JULY 28, Lot 97, Ti iwald, having a frontage of 100 links on McMurdo street. The land is very good, and capital site for a cottage. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 7 134 Auctioneer.



TO MECHANICS, SPECULATORS, And Others. FOR SALE, 5 COTTAGES 5 Erected on TWO SECTIONS OP LAND, On East Town Belt. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustees in Mr Atkinson’s Estate to Sell by Public Auc tion, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, JULY 28, Lots 74 and 85, Part of R.S. 4904, having a frontage on East Town Belt, and on which is erected Four Two-roomed Cottages and One Four-roomed ditto. This property will be sold subject to existing mortgage, and affords a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of pur chasing a freehold on reasonable terms of payment. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 7-135 Auctioneer.



S. E. Poyntz. S. E. 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 splendid 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 atsix-roomed house on Wakanui road house in Moore street A two-roomed house at Trevorton A thfea-roomed house at Trevorton A foufe-roomed house in Princes street A threte-roomed house on N.E. Belt 4-acre®n North Belt, on which will be builwa house for purchase, payacle by monwily instalments JUBURBAN LANDS. jB— A paddbck of 16 acres in Allenton A paddfeck of 9 acres on Creek road 1 acre, I fenced and planted in Walsh’s paddo.'k 20 acr|s at Tinwald Several sections on Alford Forest road ; in Mayo’s block at Hampstead, etc. TO LEJ 1 — A well appointed four-roomed Mayo’s paddock A two-roomed house at Trevorton A shop in East street A shop and dwelling in Tancred street MISCELLANEOUS. FOR, SALE —. Ranges from £3 to £3O Boilers, .of all sizt Fountain Washing . oiler, from 12 gal. up Iron Wheelbarrows— verlaating wear Iron Pig-troughs—che and durable Agricultural Implement if all descrip tions.



Agent for the • HAMBURG-MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. S übactibed capita 1.......... £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, 835 Hamburg - magdebury 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 Lost. 10s Keward. LOST —On Wednesday, July 18th, a Black and Tan sheep DOG, having a collar No. 1214 on at the time ; answer* to the parne of Tweed. , Anyone detaining the dog after this-hotibe will be 7 148 ' Ashburton.



Business .Notices, T O 0 K-T A KING SALE Bargains ! Bargains!! £&,560 WORTS OF DRAPERY GOODS AT 33 3 OFF, Ladies’ Straw Hats, from 6d upwards "Ribbons, from 3d per yard ‘ : Flowers, at half-price Buttons, at 2d per dm Fringes, at 3d p°r yard < , Ladies’ Boots, at 3s lid •:, : ; Children’s Boots, at 9d per ppif Men’s Boots, reduced to ,7s 6d f 10« 6d, and 12a 6d ' ’ Children’s Socks, at 2d and 3d pw pfcJr CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS AT HALF PRICE, AS OVER-STOCKED. Brussels Carpet, at 3s lid | Boys’ Suits, from 13s 6d Kidder. Carpet, at 2a lid I Men’s Hats, from Is Men’s Suits, from 45a I Men’a shirts at Is lid, heavy SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM -£2 18s 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 stocktaking,, : . Blankets, at 8s 6d per pair Flannels, at 9d to la 3d per yard Colonial Flannel, at la per yard Heavy Shirting, at 8d to la per yard Ladies’ Jackets, at 8a 6d to 12s 6d Ladies’ Ulsters, at 3a 6d to 14a 6d Ladies’ Stays, at la lid to 6a 6d Ladies’ Stockings, at 6d per pair Splendid Wincey, at 6d to lOd per yard Black Fur Trimming, Is per yard 'Sr- ■* -■■’I JUNE, 1883.



TjiRANOIS T. MAY 6, HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON* >'« HAS FOR SALE— " Sections, with or without cottage^/- : -> Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. '] iJ ' Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. Bone Manure, from bone meal to inch bone . Also,— _ . :;i. An 8-horse-power Engine and Clayton and Shuttleworth Combine and Elevator. . J T Bones Purchased in any quantity for Cash. Orders by Post promptly attended to. F. T.~Mayo, F. Ferriman Has for sale harrow bt ', ~T 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 Ist Prize at the Mataura Show, Gore, 1880 Ist Prize at the Invercargill Show, 1880 Ist Award 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 ’ ! 1 Ist Prize Medal, Taieri Show, November, 1881 h Ist Prize, Patea Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Riverton Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Oamaru Show, December,lßßl Ist Award of Merit, Dunedin Exhibition, 1881 1 ■■■' ; Ist Prize, Dunedin Show, December, 1881 ■ Ist Prize, Christchurch Exhibition, May, 1882 ( r. Ist Prize, Invercargill, December, 1882 Ist Prize Sonthbridge, 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 morn durable. . • ; The flexible and spring-tooth working of the Harrows produce a steady, ptrain, which prevents horses from having, sore shoulders. . ' ’ A twelve-foot Harrow can he 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 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 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 overthe 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 much easier for the team that is drawing it. It is a perfect Chain or Seed Harrow, when turned on its back, acting .an inch or inch and a-half in the soil, leaving a smooth surface. 1132 jy-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 ■ '951,178 , ' ■ Ashburton Agenot: F. FERRIMAN^ ASX STREET.



O T I 0 E. Albert Eoberts IS A BUYER OF Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw haff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE — Clovers j White, Red, Alsyke, Oowgrass RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOLPACKS, 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 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 Seed, WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES 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 Roberts, Agent for R;0 BERTS, PAXTON & CO. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch. Also, THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION 1 Of Australasia. N.B.—BONUS YEAR, 1883-4. ■pOLL UPI ROLL UP!I 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. Gome and judge for yourselves. LIT, T L E DUST PAN, East street. 1156 TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. MRS 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 Work kept in stock, together with some of the latest novelties in Patterns, etc, Mrs White will open a Class for young Ladies, at which will be taught t rewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery, Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending o. ora and the working up of materials gwen gratis. All transactions strictly cash. 1432 JgOOTS ! BOOTS !! BOOTS !! ! 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, 50 to 75 per cent Discount. Men’s and Boys’ Awfully Cheap. Also, a quantity of Gum Boots, from 155., must be sold. At The Arcade, Ashburton.