,-'■’ “ Guilty,” and the prisoner yesterday v 'lias sentenced to" penal servitude for life The Government Defeated. -'fn the House of Commons last night one of the clauses in the Land Revende Bill; which was under consideration, ;yras,, rejected. This decision in the . House is considered tantamount to a ' defeat of the Government Land Tenure Reform. Mt Dodson, Minister of Agriculture, yesterday introduced his measure for 1 compensation of tenant farmers. C‘ England and Turkey. B! ... . Conbtantinoplb, May 10. Lord *Dufferin had an audience of the Sultan ’to-day upon his return to Stamhoul, and was accorded a cordial reception by his Majesty. < i’oinbr: ■ ~ ■ .

AUSTRALIAN.

• ;? |B|6oTKb’« TKIKIORIM3—COFTRIGHT ] :: 4*. '■£.%'Accident. ■■ <•■.s. . : . Mkibotjbnb, Yesterday, i r ’ ,J " A fatal accident occurred at Girded 'Gaily mine, at. Sandhurst this after noon. t Two men were ascending a ,;shaft£ : dheft- thie bucket jerked and , t typth were ■,thrown ; put and fell to - Ute hottoni bf the shaft, a distance of ijo' feet ‘Both bodies were terribly mutilated , ■ ' J ' He Postal Conferenc e Yesterday. • '’The Intercolonial -Postal Conference dosed its sittings to-day. ( - a 'v <"> - The Markets.

• : 'J New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 4s 6d ; New Zealaqd bats, 2s gd ; maize^ . as-. 9d.il Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces; pet ton, L 35.. • ■ fJ/ May 12,1 p.m.] i r' The intercolonial Conference. Stonbt, To-day. ■ >’ ‘Before'the conclusion of the sitting of the Intercolonial Conference, a reso- Tlutioa was passed, in tavor of the reduc * .tion.of the- rates’ on press telegrams I from Europe by 25 per cent. It was ~ also decided that the Intercolonial tele grams between Victoria and New South Wales should be reduced to one shilling per tea words. The other colonies re presented would not agree to a similar .reduction. _ ", ” v. Abeludb, Yesterday. Wheat quiet' at -5s ’ 6d; town flour, -Lia los per ton ; country brands, Lir ios." The marketfor flour is dull, and without enquiry. "

TELEGRAMS.

. [?KK PEEBS AIWOOIATION.] - A Ball. Auckland, To-day. LadyJervois gave a ball at Govern" meat H6nse yesternight. i ~ , Auckland Museum. - MrL. D. .Nathan; while travelling ip Egypt. recently purchased a number of 'cariosities, which he has presented to the ' f Museum. ‘ ’’ '' ' ' 1 ' The, TJ Diversity. I 1 The, Governor mil open the tJniversity ou Monday week. Professor Walker’s Successor. - .The Colonial. Secretary has cabled to - -the*' Agent-General to appoint a successor to Professor Walker, from the applica tions already in hand, if desirable. . Found Dead. - The body of Alison, a buahman, baa if been'found at the foot of a cliff near Me ' Cbanio’s Bay. He had evidently fallen ' oveir into the Harbor. The deceased has * 5 ’ been, in town for a month, drinking ; htovily. j ■ -• * JJ l ' Sporting. I The following are the acceptances for the Takapnna Birthday Handicap —M«|r- X' liny irishwoman, Maori, Lonehand, Kalp, Cadet. Steeplechase ' ‘ Chandler, Christmas, TiU •*'. many Tatters, Hawthorne. ! " iv.i . : The Commission. i f \, LI . ’ WasTPoar, To-day.i .The Bailway Commission arrived heke : last night,.and visited, the harbor works, coalmines, etc., to-day. They take evi dence ait 8 o’clock to-night, and leave for Jtoafton .to-morrow morning. MlllAccident. Ddssbin, To-day. l _ A lad named Charles Strachan had his r- 1 left hand out off at R. Guthrie and Ooi.’s timber factory this morning. He was en gaged inoilragthe planing machine, and happening l to slip, his hand got caught !ih. -..it.- —•- . i The Wild Deer Passengers. ! A.aubscription list has been opened tor , the Wild'JDoer passengers. The funeral 6f the late Fireman Chosaon ~' ,wOl takeplaoe at.Timar u to- morrow. The deceased" was A'jfiember of the 0 Battery N.Z. Artillery and Band, and also a mens * ber of, the Timaru Fire Brigade! y_ v IThieconcert in aid of.the Catholic School '-iir AsHburtbn takes place at the Town Ball i.jj on .Monday evening next, The children ,y.themselves' are to.be the principal ppr .'Two important decisions affecting the • I ~ ; mercantile commuoity were delivered: in Chamber.-, at Wellington, yesterday - morping by his Honor Mr Justice Eidh >■- 'Wond: 'The first, .was-an ae ion brought . WTMfeakrs Qriffin and Co., of LondonJtb . *:fettrthr Mr, J. Guilford, of tbis city, from ’ ll J ‘'fraudulently imitating their labels; ' Mr -Brown appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Travers for-the defendant. His Honor ~ that it was not necessary to entitle: to an injunction that bis label -i ..Should be registered nnder the Trades it.Msirks Act, 1866. His Honor considered &r. -ithat defendant’s label was a fraudulent imitation of the plaintiff’s label, and granted an injunction against the use of ' .such label till judgment or further order. ' "’/'Tbe .second was in the <ftse of Wise and ' otljera(thei' well-known' booksellers lin ' J t v.‘ Wright Mr Brown, on be |. of,tho plaintiffs, moved for an interim injunction. His Honor held . that tne copyright law regarding the publication of ;..beok»~fint_made in New Zealand lira# governed by the New Zealand Copyright .. ■ „ Ordinance of 1842, and the English Oopy - right - Act did not apply to such publica tion. An injunction was granted, re ' strioting Mr Wright from selling his book, Wiled ** Wright’s Australian and A meri ' oan Commercial Directory and Gazette.” ~' u . Mr Brandon gave notice on behalf of the ‘ defendants of his intention to appeal. ,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1883.



,£, "VaMM TOWN EDITION . \lmudmt 5 jan*.] ' T ’\" ' ' i»; a.-rv i . ■ > -■\ Kevr Advertisement. ‘s,m ' - O. F. ffr STAR OF*ASHBURTON; No. 3 L r. _ JIAL MEETING of the abhvi L vili %e on MONDAY, at f at Hill’aSomeraet Hotel. nrg«nt«ndimppriamfi, 1 ~ AMOS, P. 0.8. ilfes



New Advertisements. WANTED— TE ff DB E H fo» PLOUGHING. Apply, Watson, Cox and Co., Ashburton. 1108 WANTED— A strong GIRL to assist in house. Apply Mrs J. Tasker, East street. 1107 WANTED— A respectable PERSON to take a Baby to Nurse. Apply Office of this Paper, stating terms. 1101 WANTED— An experienced PLOUGH MAN. Apply, A. Murray, Lau ris ton; or Office of this Paper. 1103 Slaughterhouse license. I hereby give notice that I intend, at the Council’s Sitting, on the 6th June, to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle, lor R.S. 27335 Dromore road. S. WOOD. Dromore road, May 12, 1883. 1103 LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. DANGEROUS ROADS. , Persons are cautioned about travelling on the undermentioned ROADS, as being unsafe for Traffic : Great South road—Cutting at Binds, washed away Waterton road—Largo hole near Mr Taylor's, etc. Beach road—Cutting at Hinds, washed away. FOOKS & SON, 1106 ~ District Surveyors. ; I



Ashburton count y council. SNDERS are invited for LEASE for GRAZING purposed on Reserves Nos. 99 and 1485,100 and 50 acres respectively, month of the Rangifata, for 14 years; also for, LEASE of Reserve No 2450, 88 acres, Rangitata Island, for 14years. Conditions of leasO for the last men tioned reserve are on view at Mr A. Jack son’s house, Ealing, .and the County Council Offices, Ashburton. '' Tenders will be received at the Coun cil’s Offices up to 11 a.m. on WEDNES DAY, 6th June, 1883. No tender necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 11, 1883. 1104



TVTOTIOJE of application for a jS PUBLICAN'S LICENSE., I, GEORGE WOOD, of Ashburton, do hereby, give , notice that I desire to ob tain, and will at the next Licensing Meet ing of the Upper Ashburton Licensing Committee, holden at Ashbunon on the Bth day of June next, apply for a certifi cate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house situated at Allentoh, containing eighteen rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the Bth. day of May, 1883. 1102 . GEORGE WOOD. —Having" taken over the book debts of Mr Frederick Patut* of Ashburton, corn factor, we have to request that the same may be paid to WALTER B. MOSS, Auctioneer, Ashburton,, whose receipt will be a sufficient discharge. Any ac counts outstanding 14 days from this data will be sued for without-further notice. Dated this 9th day of May, 1883. a< Public Notices. u T I O B. 1094 R. McKERROW & CO., South Rakaia.



-4- LL ACCOUNTS owing to the under signed must be PAUL) on or before SATURDAY, May 26th, or proceedings will be taken for their recovery. 1038 QUINTON BROS.



E. Any person or persons found on Grove Farm, gathering mushrooms or otherwise Trespassing hi pursuit of game, without written notice, will be prosecuted. : JOHN GARTER, 487 Manager.



A SHBURTON PERM AN ENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT 4 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 fitted for 6 months or over. . ‘ J. WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, - Burnett street. ' , ; p l 6 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 jyj-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, Us whole length



Perrons travelling the above roads will do so at their own risk. I farther de clare the Bakaia Gorge Bridge catting from Bridge to junction with Blackford road CLOSED against all traffic. JULIAN JACKSON, 1026 Chairman. ROAD BOARD. The Business of the Board for the pre sent will be conducted by Messrs Fooks and Son, Ashburton, tc whom all Bates, etc., must be Paid. JOHN GRIGG, 1098 Chairman. JMINGBEAOH ROAD BOARD. All Rates Unpaid by the 31st instant will be Sued for without further notice. FOOKS & SON, 1099 District Surveyor, etc. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Public notice is hereby given that this Board intends hereafter to conduct its elections in accordance with the 49th sec tion of the Road Boards Act. 1882. A special order will be made on the Monthly Meeting to be held on Monday, May 28th, 1883. CYRIL JEPHSON, 1030 Clerk to Board. COALS, CO ALS.—The underaipied is prepared to Supply GOALS in small Stuantities, from 1 owt to a ton, delivered D'township or suburbs. F. M'FARLANB, ?80 ‘ • Carrier! Oysters, Oysters. CONSTANT Supply of Fresh FISH' and OYSTERS to be had at Habbt A Imran's, Wakanui , road, near. Post Offloe. S 929



Public Notices. jyj-R, F. G. TiicMAS, Sdhgeon Denti ;t, will VISIT ASHBURTON on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY NEXT, 16th and 17th, and may be con sulted at Quill’a hotel. 1065 Licensing Notices. IVTOTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR JM A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881. —3rd Schedule. I, EDWIN OLIVER, of Wheatstone, do hereby give notice that I desire to ob tain, and will at the next Licensing Meet ing, to be holdeh at the Courthouse, Ash burton, on the 6th day of June, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a honse’situate at Wheatstone, known as the Wheatsheaf Hotel, containing fifteen rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 11th day ‘of May, 1883. 1092 EDWIN OLIVER. ~VTOTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, WILLIAM POWER, of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that I desire to ob tain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Ashburton on Monday, the 4th day of June, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house known as the Royal Hotel, situate in Moore street, Ashburton, containing twenty-two rooms (22) exclusive of those required for the use of the family. . Dated this 9th day of May, 1883. 1076 WILLIAM POWER. Notice of application for A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, ARCHIBALD MoOOLL, of Ashbur ton, station-manager, dp hereby give notice that 1 desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on Monday, 4th day of June, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at Ashburton, and known as the Ashburton Hotel, containing sixteen rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this 10th day of May, 1883. 1078 ARCHIBALD MoOOLL, * VrOTICB OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, "JOHN FRANCIS BUTLER, of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Ash burtbn Borough on the 4th day of June, 1883, apply fork's certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License fora house situated at'Havelock street, Ash burton, containing twenty-nine rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family.- Dated the 10th day of May, 1883. 1081 J. F. BUTLER. TVIOTICE OF APPLICATION FOB iv A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881. —3rd Schedule. I, MARK SCOTT, of Tinwald, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at the Courthouse, Ashbur ton, on the 6th day of June, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at Tinwald, known as the Tinwald Hotel, containing twenty-seven rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 10th day of May, 1883. 1082 MARK SCOTT.



Notice of application for A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881. —3rd Schedule. I, JOHN BEECHER, of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that 1 desire to ob tain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Ashburton Borough on the 4th day of J une, 1883, apply for a . certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at Wakanui road, Ashburton, containing about thirty rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this 10th day of May, 1883. 1080 J. BEECHER.; nVTOTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR IS A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. “Licensing -Act, 1881.”—3rd Schedule. I, THOMAS QUILL, of Ashburtqn,. do hereby give notice that I desire to ob tain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Ashburton Borough, on the 4th day of June, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue o£ a Publican’s license for a house situated at the Railway Station, Ashburton, con taining two rooms, exclusive of those re quired for the use of the family. Dated the 10th day May, 1883. 1073 THUS. QUILL. Notice of application for PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. “ Licensing Act, 1881.”—3rd Schedule.



I, THOMAS QUILL, of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Ashburton Borough on the 4th day of June, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at East street, Ashburton, con taining about forty rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this 10th day of May, 1883. 1072 THOS. QUILL. OTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER OP PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act,! rvlL—3rd Schedule. .1. THOMAS ORPHIN, of Ashburton, hotelkeeper, being the holder of a Publi can’s License, in respect of the house and premises situate at Ashburton, and known as the Ashburton Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ash burton, on the 4th day of June, 1883, apply for a Transfer of the said License from myself to Archibald McColl, my ap pointee. Dated the 10th day of May, 1883. 1077 THOS. ORPHIN. ■\TOTIOE OP APPLICATION FOR JM A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, F. K. L. oJHILL, of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Ashburton Borough, :on the 4th day of June, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License fora house situated at Bast street, Ashburton, containing thirty three rooms, exclusive of those required for the use' of the family. , Dated this 10th day of May, 1883. 1079 F. K L. HILL.



Lie using Notices. Fotjcb of application for A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881. —3 d c'.c ’.u’e. I, WILLIAM HARRIS, of Willow, co hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on the 6th day of June, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at Winslow, and known as the Railway Hotel, containing twenty-four rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this 11th day of May, 1883. 1096 WM. E ARRIS. Tenders, IP PPER ASHBURTON ROAD DIS TRICT. GENERAL ELECTION OF MEM BERS. Nominations of Candidates for the above Offices will be received up to noon; on the 28th day of May next, at the Board’s Offices, Tinwald, and (if neces sary) a Poll will be taken on THURS DAY, the 7th day of June. Forks: No. I. Ward- Road BoardOffioe, Tinwald Westerfield School Greenstreet School . Woolshed, Winch , more r . „ Saunders’s Mill. CYRIL JEPHSON,. Returning Officer. n. 111. IY. 1071 W N T E TENDERS for STUBBLE PLOUGH ING on J. T. Brown’s Farm, Mitcham. to be 6£ x 11. Contractors td state.number of teams and quantity ten dered for. Tenders to bo sent not later than Saturday, May 12, to j. t. Brown, 1005 Tuam street, Christchurch.



THE, EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OP NORTH CAN TER BUR Y. TO BUILDERS. - TENDERS are invited for the EREO TION of a Master’s HOUSE at Lismore (Upper Hinds). Plans and specifications can be seen at the house of Mr Joseph Ward, Ashburton. Endorsed tenders are to be sent in to the Chairman of the Board, not later than 3 p.m. on WED NESDAY, 16th May. The Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. EVERARD C. FARR, Architect to the Board. Christchurch, Bth May, 1883. 1068 George Jameson.



George Jameson (Late of Jameson and Roberts), W OOL, GRAIN, SE E D 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



TTTANTED TOPURCHASE- Second-hand BAGS. GEORGE JAMESON, 1090 Ashburton, QH AFF AND OATS. FOR SALE, in large or small quanti ties. GEORGE JAMESON, 1091 Ashburton. CJHOIOE FARM, FOR SALE, / situate in the Ashburton Forks, ad joining the Greenstreet Township and School. It contains 120 Acres of really good LAND. It is well fenced and divided into 2 paddocks. Terms and particulars may be obtained from MESSRS MILES & 00., ; Christchurch; Or of GEORGE JaMESON, 991 . Ashburton.



O FARMERS AND OTHERS. THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED, la now prepared to At either the Tinwald or Ashburton Yards. For particulars as totheacaleof charges, apply at the Yards, or at the Company’s Offices, West street, Ashburton. Dip Sheep, 862 GEORGE JAMESON, 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, Fhre 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, 981 . {Agent, Ashburton,



Amusements. CONC E R T will be held in the TOWN HALL, ON MONDAY, 14th MAY, At 8 o’clock, In aid of the Catholic School. Given by the Children themselves. Admission—2a and Is 6d. 1057



OPENING OF THE ODDFELLOWS HALL. A CONCERT AND BALL . To celebrate the OPENING of the ODDFELLOWS HALL, Will take place in the New Hall, Ashbur ton, on WEDNESDAY, MAY 16. Prices of admission—3s, 2s, and Is. Full particulars in future advertisement. 1036



ERTSEY SCHOOL. A SOIREE and CONCERT to be fol lowed by a DANCE, in aid of the Chert soy School. Fund, will be hold in the Schoolroom on FRIDAY, the 18th May. Exceptionally excellent talent has been engaged for the Concert, and an efficient M.C. and sparkling music will be provided for the Dance. * 1085



Meetings. Harvest thanksgiving and ANNIVERSARY. 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.ra. ; admis sion, Is 6d. 1021



g I O R M WATE R. A MEETING of those interested in a Storm Water Scheme for the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt Road Districts will be held at the Town Hall, South Rakaia, on TUESDAY, the 22nd May instant, at 7.30 p.m. 0. N. MACKIE, 1052 Chairman S.R. Road Board. '



TTTAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. WARD No. 2. A MEETING of Ratepayers will be held at the Wakanui Schoolroom, on THURSDAY, 17th inst., at 7.30 p. m., to consider the serious encroachment of the river, and take such steps as may be de termined on. Being very urgent and important, Rate payers are requested to attend. FOOKS & SON, llpd District Surveyors, Etc. S. £- Ffyntz. Stephen E. Poyntz, -piAST 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 is, a good weatherboard house and six stalled iron stable, chaff-house, etc. [The interest of 96 acres reserve will be sold with this lot.] 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 term 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 lota of one ton and upwards. FOR SALE— A Bargain—A good Plough, sot Har rows, and a Corn-crusher. TO GRAZIERS, DEALERS, & OTHERS. FOR SALE— A snug little farm of twenty acres, se curely fenced, and laid down in English grass, within a few chains of the Tinwald Saleyards. Thera is a good dwelling-house on the property, and from its close proxi mity to the Yards must of neces sity considerably enhance its value. Price moderate. Offices— Next Mr Andrew Orr’s Drapery Estab lishment. AGENT FOR THE HAMBURG MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. 836 S. B. POYNTZ.



For Sale. FOR 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. f, 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, 1,289 Acres. 946 rjlO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. I have several Cows, in full profit, for sale; early application necessary .Oaten Sheaf Chaff now on hand. 59 ALBERT ROBERTS. Matson, Cox, ani Co. Matson Cox Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ' ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on moat 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 v CLOVER SEEDS of ail descriptions, COCKSFOO’ 1 ' and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-cHests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &C. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Ma.de on Consignments. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL RINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS, AtjH o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at . ASHBUjRTON AND TIN WALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT RALE AT ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, MAY 15. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashbdeton. ON ACCOUNT OP DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. A Splendid J’arm FOR SALE, Together with LIVE AND DEAD STOCK THERE ON. ON FRIDAY, Ist JUNE, 1883. Messrs matson, cox & 00. have received instructions from Messrs Davies Bros., of Waterton (in con sequence of a dissolutioh of Partnership), to Sell by Public Auction, on Friday, Ist June, 1833, '



On the Premises. THEIR GRAND FARM situated near Wat'erton, 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, connsistingof— 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 Oows 10 Head Young Oattle 30 Fat Pigs 20 Store Pigs .1,000 Sheep , i Drays Ploughs Harrows Harness and Sundries too numerous to particularise Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. Ltihcheoii provided. MATSON COX & CO.



To Let. 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. 936 Strayed. jgg R E W A RD. 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. 826 i. .. ■' j W. B. Moss. MOsS ' UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT AND BILL OF SALE. WALTER B. MOSS, instructed ais above, will sell by Public Auction at this residence of G. D. Branson, Esq., Cox street, on MONDAY NEXT, 14th MAY, At noon. H ousehold Furniture AND EFFECTS, Comprising everything necessary for. housekeeping, and 'including, amongst numerous other articles— . Carpets, Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads ■>. Mattresses, Sofa, Cheats of Drawers : Fenders and Fire-irons Washstands, etc., etc., etc. . ■ i Also, Gold Watch and Chain, Plate and Plated Ware Cutlery, Sewing Machine, and About 60 volumes valuable Books, a quantity of Music, etc., eta, etc. NO RESERVE. WALTER B. MOSS, 1096 Auctioneer, i T. Bullock. T, Bullock, ESTATE AGENT. * DOTIONEER, A. AND GENERAL COMMISSION THE ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



a; uotioneeß’s Potior In future my SATURDAY’S SALES ill Commence at 1 o’clock instead !o£ will 1.30. t. bollock T O LET.—SHOPS Apply to in East street. T. BULLOCK; TO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, together with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. ■ T. BULLOCK: TO LET OR FOR SALE—4O Actes LAND, together with a ODTTAGE on the Fairfield Road, well watered with •oneof the'Oounty water races. - T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low Cental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri agle, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. ' T. BULLOCK T O « SHOP in Havelock street. ; Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, “The Grange,” containing 724 acres, with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, seven stalled Stable,' Gra nary, Cowshed, Piggeries, and "other out buildings. Apply to T. BULLOCK. For sale, cheap—chaff-cut ter, together with Horse-power, by Andrews and Beavans. T. BULLOCK EOR SALE—2O acres GRASS LAND, together with a House of six rooms, situated only A short distance from the, town of Ashburton. For full particulars apply to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section, situated at Hampstead, near the Wakanui road, lately, in occupation of Mr Wm. Johns.. liberal terms of, pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE by private treaty, situated hear the Hinds, together with interest in lease of 160 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc. The freehold is divided into three pad docks, and the leasehold into five; one of the county water races runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will be sold with the ..property. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. For full particu lars, apply to T: BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



M ' ° ~ E Y ’ Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to 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 0 K. , Auctioneer.



.. W. a Gunary,- W. H. Gfundiy, r T lOENSED LAND.BRDXKR 1 1 Ukwse' the' - . " /j LAND TRANSFER'ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super* ; vised. Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor foe the' '■" ■ “ Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen, Factory ; Company Ashburton Cheese and Batter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company ■. -. Ashburton Gas, Cbal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company ! ’:fl Etc., Etc., v«JCte.



Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SBQU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. , Agent for >!■"„. ' STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD: PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY, . * East street, Ashburton. 884 - ' Business ■ — * 7-- ■.,.>«** * gOMERSBT J TABLES. P. Husbaiil s : Wishes to inform his public generally that he has taken the *, , - ‘ “ h VDIIJiT Livery and Bait Stables lately. oarHb&on by Mr J. Mcßae, and hopes to solicit a fair share of patronage. ' Oood Paddock Accommodation, ; with plenty of water. 1042 w ONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE WBZLB Hayes & Co. a; SLAUGHTERING THEDEt GOODS At the following prices ; r Good White Blankets ... ’ ,i, 8s lid French Dress Serges ... s ... 44d Costume Cloth ... ... ... 7«d Winceys ... ... ...' ... . 3fd American White Calico (per dbz/), Solid Tapestry Carpet ... ... ... U lld Waterproof Coats ... ...'l2s.' 6d Wo have .a grand Jot of Water* ‘ proof Coates with Capes at ... 25s 6d Lot of Men’s Suits. ... ... 25s 6d Men’s Tweed Troupers ... ... 4s 6d Men’s Mole Trousers ... .... 4s 9d Kid Gloves ... pis , Od Ulsters ... ... .;. .... M Od Feathers ... ... 6d Frilling ... ... ... 24d Velveteen ... .' ... ’‘'ls Sd Stays . v Is 9d Muss ... ... ... <■" ... Is Od Black Hats ... ... 1.. , . fid Bibs ... ... ... ... ’ ‘ 3d Ribbon .... ?u ld Garters ... ... ... . .... , Muslin Work ... ... ... 2d The above are Special Lines we ate offering at i/3 J A IMMENSE REDUO^ONWp- OUR BOOT ST



IS OBANS ... • - At Prices that'must pleasealL Observe the address— • * HATES & CO M ' " n 4 Bullock’s Arcade. P. & D. Duncanv 4 GRIOULTURAL IMPLEMENTS A MANUFACTURERS; *£’=o CHBIBI^HXJROHAraABH»IJS?ro»i !t Having been appointed AGENTS at’Ash burton for the * ■ " ' i! ri -' • DEERING REAPER AND"'TWINE ■ BINDERS, ' We are now prepared to takedtdi&fc'foc next season. As only a limited' nbmber 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: - A ii rj .• O . Makeraof i Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Rollers, Grab bers, Seed-sowers, Strippers, Disc Harrows of all sizes, and every de scription of Farm Implements. Price List of Reapers and Binder* and Catalog ue of : our own ap plication. Joat received, ex Soukar, j, A large quantity of HORNSBY’S PLOUGHSHARES, Ou> : Bhakd. 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



EAST STREET. Dimant & Coe, Are still selling at prices which have gained for their establishment subh an immense popularity in the past.* * ' All goods marked .in plilnfigures, and'sold at a profit calculated to afford such advantages as no other. house in town can permanently offer. Our WINTER STOCK recently re ceived is Extraordinary Good Value. DIMANT & COE, REAPY-MONEY DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, &0., Victoria House, East street, H O T O G RAP H Y Charles Lia.^rreßoe, By special Appointment to the Governor, Begs to informs the residents of Ashbur ton and the surrounding district!, that he has OPENED in SAUNDERS* BUILD INGS, East street, Ashburton, as a Pictures will be taken by himself, t w be a sufficient guarantee that none' satisfactory Photographs will be seat of his Studio. J INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS of Children taken. Equally good' nenlta are obtained on dull days as light ones by this process. Pictures enlarged *to any size, andfiuished in Oil, Water Color or Crayons., : J, ' ! |p#66 Gazette ini Bankruptcy. J^OTIOE— Tb» Ashjsttktoh Guakdia* is, a Gazette lor all notices ujndet tbf Debtors and OreditorsArtf ’’ Ashburton. 816 (Of High street, Christchurch^, PHOTOGRAPHER