BILLS. The following Bills were introduced, and read a first tiine:—To Amend the Law of Distress (Mr Holmes); Roads thr >ugh Private Lands (Mr Iveas); Drainage of Mines (Mr J. O. Brown); Auctioneers (Mr T. Dick); the Land Acts Amendment Bill to vest certain Lands in the Town of Invercargill in the New River Harbor Board (Mr Feld wick). THE ANNEXATION QUESTION. The Hon Major Atkinson moved the following resolutions, and, in doing so, said the debate would be taken on the Committee’s report ; —“That a Select Committee be appointed io consider and report upon the following resolution : ‘ That this House approves of the steps taken by the Government, in conjunction with other of the Australian colonies, to promote the establishment of British rule in certain islands of the Pacific ; that this House undertakes for its part to give

effect to any assurance that may be re quired by the Imperial Government; that ’ this colony will, in common with the other colonies of Australasia, bear a fair share of the necessary expenses ; the Committee to consist of Sir George Grey, Messrs Montgomery, Peacock, Wynn-Williams, Larnach, and the mover.’” Carried. BILLS. The following Bills were read a second time :—Bankruptcy; Impounding; Mining Companies Act, 1872, Amendment ; and Affirmation aud Declaration Bills. Itt Committee, the New Zealand Uni versity Act, 1874, Amendment Bill passed without amendment. tenants’ fixtures bill. Mr Montgomery |moved an addition to clause 6, “ provided always that security shall be given by the tenant, if demanded, before such fixtures shall be removed.”— Carried. The Houae adjourned at 6.30. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30, when it was lighted for the first time by the electric light. PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT. After the delivery of the Public Works Statement, * Mr Seodon moved the adjournment, criticising the Statement adversely. Sir G. Grey spoke in the same strain, bat the motion was negatived. in committee. The Tenants’ Fixtures Bill and the Prisons Bill were contidered in Committee and reported with amendments. PUBLIC WORKS ESTIMATES. These estimates were received by a mes sage from the Governor. The House rose at 12.45.

ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

The sixth annual meeting of the above Association was held this afternoon, in the Arcade Chambers. There was not a very large attendance, and Mr T. Bullock was /Voted to the chair. The Secretary (Mt G, Jameson), read the minutes of the previous meeting which were con firmed. ANNUAL REPORT. The following report was read : In presenting the fifth annual repoit and statement of accounts, your Commit tee have pleasure in stating that the As sociation has mado considerable progress during the period under review : the liabilities which were at the beginning of the year L3OO have been reduced to Ll6O and the affairs of the Association placed on a permanent and satisfactory footing. It will be in the recollection of members that when they were last called together the Association had the entire responsi bility of working the Ashburton Saleyards on its hands. This was found to he most inconvenient. The Yards have now been taken over by the Sa'eyards Company, and arrangements have been made where by the Association has the use of the Yards and Grounds for Show purposes ' for a period of 21 ye-jrs free of cost. The receipts 'have exceeded those for any former period, and the expenditure has been carefully watched and kept within the strictest limits of economy consistent , with the general efficient working of the Association. The horse parade in Sep tember and the show in November last 1 were in advance of any previous exhibi tions, both in the number of entries and the quality of the exhibits. Having re gard to*the heavy liabilities, y-mr Com mittee during the early part of the year, spent considerable time in revising the catalogue of prizes, in consequence of the small number of entries that had been received in previous years for some of the classes, it was decided to eliminate them from the catalogue altogether. In some instances this was done reluctantly, be cause the prizes < flared ware such as should have produced numerous entries. It will be necessary during the coming year to again revise the prize list, so as to make it suitable to the grow ing requirements and , altered circum stances of the (district. This is a matter deserving the greatest care and attention of members, because on this depends in a great measure the success or otherwise of the Association’s Shows. Your Com mittee in relinquishing office take the opportunity of urging farmers and others to take a more extended and active in terest in the affairs, of the Association by obtaining. new members, by forwarding exhibits to the annual Shows, and by a more general, attendance at the Associa tion’s meetings- The balance-sheet gave the debit ba-" lance at the commencement of the finan cial year at L 174 3a 611, while the total liabilities on May 31. 1883, amounted to L6s4 10s 44, the sum of L 145 14s for prize money being the chief item. The principal assets were—Subscriptions, Lll9 13s 6d ; annual hoise parade, L 9 18a ; annual show, entrance fees, LlO7 3s ; sale of privileges, L 56 ; gate money, LB6 14s ; private prizes, L 35 Is fid. The]Association started the . current year with a debit ba lance of Lll9 lls 7d. Chairman proposed the adoption of the reportyand, in doing so, said that he quite agreed with the Committee's re marks about the heed of further interest being taken by the farmers. The action that had been taken in connection with the Saleyards Company would do good to the Assbciatioh. He also referred to the gradual increase that there had been in the number of entries, which were 366 in 1879, 395 in 1880,438 in 1881, and 524 in 1882. This was a proof that, the Society’s shows were apprecia' ed. Mr Purnell seconded, and in doing so he endorsed what had been said by the Chairman. Unless the farmers showed more spirit, the Association would col lapse, and he said that if every mem ber would get another subscriber the membership would be doubled. The report and balance-sheet wore adopted unanimously. COMPLIMENTARY. On the motion of Mr H. T. Winter, a vote of thanks was accorded to the out going Committee, which the Chairman . acknowledged.

£ LECTION OF OFFICERS. . iW following officers were then elected: —President, Mr 0. J. Hawdon; Vice- Presidents, Mr H. T. Winter and Mr J. Hunt ; Committee, Means A. Leatham, ' F. T. Mayo, D. Thomas, R. Millar, 0, T. ■; Dudley, C. W. Purnell, S. Chapman, D. Oliver, J. Bilcoz, M. Stitt, J. Carter, '/ J. Btraohan, O. Digby, H. Friedlander, ■' J. Tucker, J, Mann, E. S, Coster, C. P. , Harper, T. Bullock, B. G. M.H.R., J. Ivess, M.H.R , J. J. C. Wason, | 'SBd pr Trevor. Treaisurer,Mr A. Harri - jion." Secretary, Mr G.. Jameson. Audi- I . • tors, Messrs Shury and Curtis. , The meeting then adjourned.

VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

[ri’.UTßß’s telegrams. J Melbourne, Yesterday. The Victorian Parliament was opened to-day by the Marquis of Normanby. In the course of his speech his Excellency stated that the movement to Tring about the annexation of New Guinea by the Imperial Government had been warmly supported by his advisers, and subse quently the importance of securing the islands lying between New Guinea and Fiji's had induced them to communicate with other colonies with a view to making a collective representation to the Home Government in favor of annexation or the establishment of a protectorate, and the various colpniea had given their heartyco operation to furthe" the project. An In tercolonial Conference had been held in Sydney, at which an agreement was come to regarding the admission of the colonies to the Postal Union, under conditions which would at once secure an adequate representation of the colonies and strengthen the hands of the mother country. The question of federation has been commanding the earnest attention of all who were interested in the welfare and development of the colonies, and it was the intention of his advisers to open negotiations with other colonies in order to ascertain to what extent federation was practicable. At the present time the necessity of securing an efficient state of defence was fully recognised. The reor ganisation of the forces was proceeding, and the necessary defensive works would be prosecuted without delay. Reference was made to the necessity for abolishing patronage in public services, and measures would be brought down at an early date for dealing with the management of rail ways and the proper selection, appoint ment, and promotion of public employees. Measures would also bo submitted to Par liament to provide for the establishment of irrigation trusts applicable to agricul tural land. Further legislation would be necessary in regard to the local military forces, with a view to the establishment of a militia under efficient instructors and officers. A Bill for providing for an in crease in the number of Ministers of the Crown was also promised, and in conclu sion his Excellency offered his congratu lations upon the flourishing condition of the colony at the present time.

CABLE NEWS.

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[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. 1 Monetary and Commercial. London, July 2. Consols have advanced to New Zealand securities remain at the following quotations :—5 per cent 10-40 Loan, 106*4 ; 5 per cent 1889 Loan, 102; 4 per cent, inscribed stock, 103. Adelaide wheat has fallen is per quar ter, and is now quoted ex store, at 46s ; New Zealand ditto has fallen 6d, and is now worth 42s 6d to 465. Ade laide flour, ex warehouse, is at 335, Anstralian tallow is dull, and un changed at 41s for best beef, and 42s 6d for best mutton. The total stock of tallow in London on the Ist inst was 7900 casks.

The Hop Harvest. Favorable accounts are to hand from the hop growing districts, the recent fine weather having effected a great improvement. The English harvest prospects are , generally considered favorable, owing to the fineness of the weather. The Mails. The homeward mails via Suez and Brindisi, from Melbourne May 22, were delivered here to-day. The Annexation Question. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr Gladstone, in replying to a question, announced that a despatch replying to

the application of the Queensland Go vernment for the annexation of New Guinea, was nearly ready for transmis sion. The despatch, the Premier stated, would refuse to confirm the action of the Colonial Government, which was moreover null and void in point of law and unwarranted by the circumstances of the case. As regards the policy of annexation, the Govern ment considered that the colony was unsuited to hold such functions, and the annexation by a foreign Power was not feared. Mr Gladstone concluded by stating that it was, however, in tended to strengthen the hands of the Governor of Queensland with regard to the maintenance of a police service in the Australian seas. London, July 3.

In the House of Lords last night Earl Derby, in reply to a question, stated that there was little hope of the Government assenting to the proposed annexation of the New Hebrides and other islands in the Pacific. His Lord ship suggested that it would be desir able for the Australian colonies to federate before entering upon any scheme of annexation. A Victorious Home Ruler. Mr T. M. Hcaly, who resigned his seat for Wexford in the House of Com mons to contest the vacancy in the re presentation of Monaghan, has been elected for that constituency by a majority of 265. The Cholera in Egypt. Alexandria, July 3. A death has occurred here from cholera. Much alarm is felt at the prospect of the epidemic spreading in the city, * The Comte de Chamhord. Comte de Chambord is still linger ing. A council of the Orleanist Princes has been summoned to meet at Paris to consider the position of party affairs. [Received July 4, 12.30 p.m.] The Victorian Loan. London, July 3. Tenders for the Victoiian two mil lion loan were opened to-day. The total amount offered was found to be L 5,160,000. Tenders at L 99 5s will receive 4 per cent., and tenders above that price will receive in full. The minimum was L9B 10s.

AUSTRALAN.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Markets. Melbourne, Yesterday. The Melbourne manager of the National Mortgage and Agency Com pany reports of the local grain market as follows ;—Shipping wheat continues dull at 4s rid to 5s ; malting barley is steady, but not in active demand at 5s 3d to 6s. New Zealand oats are in fair demand ; feeding sorts, 2s gd to 3s id; milling, 3s id to 3s 3d; New Zealand oats, under bond, are slow of sale at 2s id to 2s 46. One Farthing Damages. Sydney, Yesterday. The slander action Davis v. Harris, in which a verdict for plaintiff for one farthing damages was given, the ques tion of costs being reserved, was con

eluded to-day, wh u defendant was ordered to pay all costs, which it is stated will amount to L 4,000. Railway Accident. Adelaide, Yesterday. A railway accident occurred to-day at P vmpton, a workmen’s train being run into while coaling. Six men were severely injured. The accident is attri buted to a dense fog which prevailed at the time. [Received July 4, 12.30 p.m.] Revenue. Brisbane, To-day. The revenue of Queensland for the last quarter amounted to L672,c00, being an increase of L 69,500 compared with the June quarter of 1882. The revenue for the year ended 30th June was L 2,380,000, being an increase of Lzßi,ooo compared with the year 1881-82. [Received June 4, 1 10 p.m ] Parliamentary. ■" Melbourne, To-day. Addresses in'reply to the Governor’s Speech were carried unanimously in both Houses of Parliament last night. Mr Service declines to accept as final the decision of the Imperial Govern ment regarding the proposed annexa tion of the Pacific Islands, and intends to take steps ro press the proposal more earnestly. The Sugar Trade. Mauritius advices to June 21st report that the sugar market is inactive. The stock amounts to 6,000 tons and the clearances include 25 tons to Dunedin and 310 to Lyttelton.

TELEGRAMS.

[fKIl PRESS ASSOCIATION.] A Contradiction. Wellington, To-day. The reported withdrawal by the Shaw, Saville and Albion Company of their order for building steamers for direct service to New Zealand is authoritatively denied. Railway Works. The Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company will to-day call for tenders for the construction of seven miles of line, extending from the Fitzherbert bridge in a southerly direction. It is understood that Henderson and Co., of Otago, are the sue essful tenderers for the Porirua bridge contract portion of the line. The price is just under LIB.OOO. A Swindler Convicted. Dunedin, To-day. William Simms, for the matchbox trick, has been sentenced to twelve mouths im prisonment.

ffln ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1888



Don’t Die in (the House.—“ Rough on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers, 7Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. Thick Heads, heavy stomachs, bilious con ditions—Wells’ May Apple Pills—anti-bilious, cathartic. 5d and is. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents.



Tenders. mENDEi.ti are invited for SINKING a I WELL at the Woollen Factory. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Secretary’s Office. Tenders to be in by Noon on THURSDAY, Jn! sn, ad dresser! “ Chairman Wooli'cn Factory C 0.,” endorsed “ Tender fur wed.” S. E. POYNTZ, 7-3 Secretary. ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing Works : Seafield road—No. I section, re-form ing about 333 chains Seafield road —No. 2 section, re-form ing about 257 chains Chertsey roads—Clearing tussocks, 410 Chains Specifications can be seen at the Board's Office, where tenders will be received till 10 a.m. on SATURDAY", July 7. FOOKS & SON, 1450 ’ District Surveyors. Public Notice. ALL proved Credit ors in the Estate of Colin Campbell, late of Hinds, can receive their DIVIDEND, upon ap plying to Matson, Cox & Co.’s Office. ORR & CO. 1478 MATSON, COX & CO. 811 BURTON PERMAJN ENT 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!6 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 Chamber!}, 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. q O STATION & STOCK OWNERS, 1 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. J. WARD & SON, Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. 1487 IN consequence of Sheep being worried or otherwise half eaten, POISON will be laid on all lands belonging or n occupation of Wilkin and Carter, 1278 WILKIN & CARTER. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY (3rd and 4th July), and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. ■ 1065 NOTICE TO POLICY HOLDERS & OTHERS. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. The T imam Offices of this Society are now REMOVED to the Loan and Mer cantile Agency Buildings, Timaru, Mr Knud Sando has been appointed the Dis trict Agent for Timaru and Ashburton. THOS. SWAIN, Resident Secretary, 7-11 Wellington. 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. Business Notices. /q HEAP 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—ss per ream; Good bu iness Envelopes—ss 6d per 1000. Fancy notepaper in great variety, including Pirie’s extra satin repp. Books exceedingly cheap, including Haydn’s Dictionary of Dates, latest edi tion —lBBl ; 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 121*7 g SEARLE’S CASH DRAPERY SALE Will close SATURDAY, JULY 7th. GREATER BARGAINS THAN EVER. Don’t forget the New Shop, two doors from Bank of New Zealand, Fast street, Ashburton. 1347 ALL classes now acknowledge that tea as a daily beverage is indispensable. And if, as I. O. Moody says, “ a cup of good tea will thoroughly refresh the tired or depressed, and often remove headache, being one of the greatest blessings to the women of our race, and an important adjunct in the daily life of all sorts and conditions of men,” then to procure it of good quality is the great desideratum. Nelson, Moate and Co, have earned golden opinions for their SUPERIOR BLENDED TEAS, and I, as agent, can sincerely recommend these to all pur chasers, and warrant them to prove satis factory in the using. Fruits, General Groceries, and Italian Goods as usual, comprising almost svery article required in the household, and all at as low prices as possible for cash. H. M. Carson, FRUIT & ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, Next Bank of New Zealand, East st., Wholesale and Retail Agent for NELSON, MOATE & CO.’S Pure Blended Teas. nl



For. continu'tion of reading matter see fourth page. New Advertisements. mO LET,—MONA COTTAGE ; rent I. moderate. Apply to W. R. Boyle, Moore street. 7-21 WANTED Known—Best fresh Rutter, Is per lb. Fresh Eggs, la 2d per dozen, at Fribdlandbr Bros. 7-25 WANTED Known—Music Taught to Pupils in Ashburton or Tinwald, at their own homes, for guineas ; at my house for 2 guineas per quarter. Letters addressed to Post-office or to Mrs Charles Cornelius, third house on East Belt, next Davis’s. 7-19 Ashburton quadrille ASSEMBLY. The usual WEEKLY MEETING will take pla e THIS EVENING in the new Oddfellows’ Hall, at 7.30 p.m W. HICKS, 7-20 Hon. Sec. ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are required for FORM ING ROADS at Trevorton. Specifica tions 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. JMJNGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. POSTPONEMENT OF MEETING. The dale of receiving Tenders has been EX TENDED to July 12th, instead of the 6thC C. C. FOOKS, Acting Surveyor. District Office, July 4th, 1883. 7-23 \CH ROAD DISTRICT TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works : Beach road (Longbeach to Lowcliff) Repairing cuttings, approaches to bridges, etc. Dobbins road 1 Breaking stones, fill j ing ruts, etc. Isleworth Lowcliff Specifications can be seen at Fooks and Son’s office, Ashburton, where tenders will be received till 10 a.m on THURS DAY, July 12th, or at Longbeich Road Board office till 2 p.m. C. 0. FOOKS, 7-22 Acting Surveyor.



EADY MONEY! READY , MONEY! 50.000 SHEEP TO BE SLAUGHTERED WITHIN SIX MONTHS ! E. 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 Beef, Savaloys, Pork Pies, Real Epping Sausages, always ready at the READIf MONEY MEAT MART. R. LANCASTER, 748 Proprietor. 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.m.. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, June 26th, 1883.



Matson, Cox, anl Co. Matson, Cox & Co. UOTIONEBRS & VALUATORS,. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. IVOOL, 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. SKIRVTN 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. AGRICUL TURAL 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 or HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS 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, JULY 10. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, OOX, & CO. W T EST STREET, Ashburton. Cheap Storage. Apply, 1353 MATSON, COX & CO. £1 Strayed. R E W R D. 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 wald. 71 W. MEHARRY. .To Let. (JIO LET OR LEASE FOR A TERM OF YEARS, OR FOR TWO CROPS, 11 Acres of Land near Hinds, in jAOU one or more lots. The Land is fenced and subdivided, and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 936 For Sale. rj-f /Y—FOR SALE, a comfortable Four-roomed HOUSE, in good order, and half-an-acre of Land ; within ten minutes walk of the Post-office. TEN POUNDS deposit, balance on extremely easy terms. Address. YZ, Post Office, Ashburton. 1471 jp ARMS FOR SALE. BY PRIVATE TREATY. BISELEIGH, 670 Acres, Leasehold ; 2h 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 ; 4£ miles from Winslow MAORI RESERVE. 240 Acres, Leasehold; 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. 27452, Sand 4. 214 Acres, Freehold, near Messrs Qould and Cameron’s TUSSOCK LAND. R.S. 21093, and 4. 200 Acres, Freehold, near Orari Immediate possession. Terms liberal. Apply to f MR JOHN CARTER Tinwaldj Or FRIED LANDER BROS., Ashburton. ; Or ROBT. WILKIN St CO., 1562 Christchurch and Timaru.



T. Bullock. SALE OF Horses, Farming PLANT, ETC., AT MAYFIELD, RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT, UNDER BILL OF SALE & LIEN. FRIDAY, 6th JULY. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the holders lo Sell by Public Auction, Oa *he Farm of Mr J. L. Christiansen, near Mayfield, On the above date— Draught HORSES Draught COLT, 2-year-old HACK Good Milch COWS Stack Oaten SHEAVES (about fifteen tons) McCORMICK-R E A P E R and BINDER (nearly new) Wood REAPER and BINDER DRAYS Set HARROWS Double-Furrow PLOUGH Single-Furrow PLOUGH ROLLER Quantity HARNESS Tank, Wheelbarrow and Sundries Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 7-10 Auctioneer. T. Bullock, 7 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 A DCTIONEER, AND ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. The Arcade, BURNETT STRE FgT, Ashburton. Persons desirous of investing in Town Properties, Are invited to inspect the following sections, which have been placed in my ha' ds for sale on liberal terms of payment. Peing 675, Havelock street 316, 318, „ 689, Cameron street 704, Cameron and William streets, corner section 711, Wakanui road and Wills street 746, Wakanui road and Peter street 751, Town Belt East and Peter street, '’nrner section 822, Cox street 842, Aitken and Cass streets, corner section T. BULLOCK. fr«o LET—SHOP in East t-treet, now J_ in occupation of Mr Searle. Pos session can be given on Monday, 9th inst. Apply to 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. R 8 E. F 0 2 Double-Furrow Ploughs; also, Spring Cart, new. T. BULLOCK. pO R SALE CHEAP. Town Sections 625, 530, 506, 507, Tin- Id, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOCK. W HEAT LAND FOR SALE. R.B. 27429, containing ; 118 acres 2 rocds, 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. George Jameson, fjpo 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 the scale of charges, apply at the Yards, or at the Company’s Ofiices, 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. k WARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware A 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. Manqfaptqrers of Malt-kiln Tiles, Fire Tjles, Fire Bricks, Special Bripk (red apd white), Air Grates, Ohimqeypflts, 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, j Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply U GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton.



Business Notices. T O C K-T A KING S A Bargains ! Bargains! ! £9,500 WORTH OP DRAPFRY G°ODS AT 33 s OPP. Blankets, at 8s 6d per pair Flannels, at 9d to Is 3d per yard Colonial Flannel, at Is per yard Heavy Shirting, at 8d to Is per yard Ladies’ Jackets, at 8s 6d to 12a tid Ladies’ Ulatt-rs, at 9s 6d to 14s 6d Ladies’ Stays, at Is 11 d to 5s 6d Ladies’ Stockings, at 6d per pair Splendid Wincey, at 6d to lOd per yard Black Fur Trimming, la per yard Ladies’ Straw Hats, from 6d upwards Ribbons, from 3d per yard Flowers, at half-price Buttons, at 2d per do^ Fringes, at 3d per yard Ladies’ Boots, at 3a lid Children’s Boots, at 9d per pair Men’s Boots, reduced to 7s 6d, 10s 6d, and 12a 6d Chidren’s Socks, at 2d and 3d per pair CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS AT HALF PRICE, AS OVER-STOCKED. Brussels Carpet, at 3a lid Kidder. Carpet, at 2s lid Men’s Suits, from 45s Boys’ Suits, from 13s 6d Men’s Bats, from Is Men’s Shirts, from 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 stock-taking;- JUNE, 1883. c ASH SAL S. W. Alcorn’s ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE COMMENCED ON SATURDAY JUNE 16th. LOOK OUT FOR STARTLING BARGAINS IN BOOTS CLOTHING GENERAL DRAPERY MANTLES MILLINERY &c. &c. &C. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET. T3OLL UP! ROLL UP!! 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. Parlies Furnishing or needing any Household Requisites should pay us a visit. Come and judge for yourselves. LITTLE DUST PAN, Fast street. 1156 TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN a LADIES’ ART DEPO Ton SATURDAY, 23rd June, next to Meech’s Furniture Warehouse, Burnett street. A splendid varie’y of material for all kinds of Ladies’ Fancy Work kept in 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 of colors and the working up of materials given gratis. All transactions strictly cash. 1432 SPECIAL NOTICE. _ TT Alpheus Hayes Desires to inform his customers and Cithers that his NEW SAWMILLS at Woodlands, Invercargill, are now in full swing, in the finest block of bush in | Southland, known as the Mabel Bush, and and that, together with his Mills at Wai [ mate and Stewart’s Island, he is prepared to supply Timber and Firewood in any quantities at the lowest possible rates, and that customers can have their orders de livered at any station along the railway line, or from his yards at Ashburton. I 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 Naila Zinc Fencing Wire Y.D.L, Timber, Palings, and Shingles Posts and Rails. Gates and Gate Posts I And every requisite for the trade W. a COLLINS, Manager, Ashburton, 6th April, 1883. 6 aep Jif 0 » 1 0 e. 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, Rook-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 graaa, Ryegrass, and Cocksfoot TU RNIPS, Purpletop, Green top, Devon Qreyatone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SFEOS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat SEED, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Peas. Beans LOANS NEGOTIATED. MONEY ADVANCE!, on FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. i-IBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store FOR SALE OR SHIPMENT* Albert Roberts* Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON <£ GRAIN MERCHANTS,. 137, Manchester street, Christ ch