■■■■.: Counter Petitions. '‘"^Monsterpetitions ,are being signed ' here both for and against the opening ■ P(the Museum bn Sundays.

SPORTING.

r : —rr-. STEEPLECHASES. [by ikusgrafh] . ■ ' . Wangahci, To-day. ’ fey an error on the part of the handl tmpper;<(Mr Hately) the weights for the ?W*nguai.Handicap Steeplechase are hot 'as- stated. The top weight is 12st 71b, Under the Grand Rational Steeplechase ■rttWi.’’'-’ The following are the awarded weights received from the handicapper Mdiiht, 12st 7lh Reform, I2st 51b; Loch ’Xfomohd, HJst l21b; Ohandler,llat 101 b ; list 101 b ;.Lady Bab, Hat 51b; list 41b ; Parnell, Hat; A.G., ■il*t-;t} Ruahine, Hat 31b ; Woodpecker, Ibat 91b; Dan, 10at 91b ; Ngata, 10at 51b ; RaiavlOdt; Pastime, 10at; Dhudeen, lOafc; 'Galandtyy lOst. % 3‘3S& J ivi ’'V L

TELEGRAMS.

:: 'T/!: l! C i [***; ASSOWAIIOW.];,-/, J Boiling Down Plant Burnt. "I. \ / / n ; Wklumoton, To-day. > fireohroke out last night id J. and H. Barfaerfa boiling down works and slaughter ykrds'at : Rgahaut-anga^. which, along with : the plant, were coffipletely. destroyed. AhdtttHten‘ Unis of tidlovf''wire* alae dos tteyed, and nothing but the boilers are left siding, It Bras, with great difficulty .T^yerfelJmonsry was saved. The fi^3gf^ I ,oc.tthsi dts.ia. unknown, but it is sUppoaedthat a.apark was blown out frem thcfire -under ona of the vats. The premises were insured ih the National and' booth British, but the amounts are not ' "■ _J- :i ■ 3^MW»\ißSCi#Wb, . -- ’the as. Fenetanton. sailed for London j '■ to-day. Her cargo included 2,392 bales < of'wfebl, Snd ‘.7,840 carcases of frozen - £,i ■ 1 The'judgment rof . the Cbutt in the Monarch case .is that the. mishap was not caused hy tffie(default, of. any person, but .. bjr&wdspgon snd ’ accidents of the sea. It appealed thataUe care had. been taken, and .that. the accident " occurred through tbs; unexpected setting ; in •£ heavy rollers. ..... ;.K/0 .1 '

The relations of -this country towards Germany, remarks,an English; journal, oompdluafe ui° They have taken quite Ml- extraordinary advance in friendship of late; >1 Thb> Prince' bf -Wales has received honor -of'tho ‘rarest quality, and that hi' given -to him is meant also to rtflect-dnonf / tdler, ~aiid the nation. HiiMhof'defradtinff'frorathehighperaonal idint th'd feruige of Whales to give this additional definition of . the aofc of the Emperor oft Germany. ■ Our Prince wins ,so says gossip in alluding to many other matters ; talent, tact, add geniality aat:.-thei secret. 1 Webelieve His Royal HighnsAs Was perfectly well aware that he wbadd l be^,‘made-colonel of the Blucher Buksafd, J hut he* was not told that he Woffid rSceive'the crowning honor of being is Pield-Marabal. of, the German oup b! happiness of a prffice can yet* it is proved, contain a delicious drop more. The report is that tbe‘:Frinoe r of Wales will consequently visit' Germany again 'this year, to be pre sent at tlffi military manoeuvres. He has ySt hia splendid regiment on it in mimic warfare. In vifations nave. been given ,to the Hussar officqn, to - visit .England, and they will find, a .cordiality in every circle of life that, will clinch t the English relationship of the regiment.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THOR SPAY, MAY 10, 1883.



New Advsrtisamcat. ANTED—Two MEN, for Contract Fencing. G. Jameson, Ashbur burton. 1067 rpo DRAYMEN AND OTHERS. TENDERS are invited for CARTING 10,000 bushels of grain. Apply immedia ately to ALBERT ROBERTS, 1077 West street. A. J. Gardner, NURSERYMAN, JJ AS FOR SALE, 20.000 Pinna Insignia, 12s per 100; or, if planted and guaranteed, 15a per 100 •Macrocarpa 200.000 Box Thorn, 12s per 1000 Fruit. Trees, true to name Cabbage Plants, Is per 100. Any quan tity ready for planting out for early spring cabbage. Southbridge, May 7, 1883. 10G9 ■VTOTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR iX 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, centaining twenty-two rooms (22) exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this 9th day of May, 1883. 1076 WILLIAM POWER. "VTOTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR iJM A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, ARCHIBALD MoCOLL, of Ashbur tton, station-manager, 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, 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. ' Dkted this 10th day of May, 1883. 1078 .ARCHIBALD MoCOLL, "VTOTIOB OP APPLICATION FOR SS k PUBLICAN S LICENSE. ; Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, JOHN FRANCIS BUTLER, of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that I deaire.tb obtain, arid will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Ash-, burton 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 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. N OTIOE OP APPLICATION FOB , 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 fbr 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. : Daled the 10th day of May, 1883. 1082 MARK SCOTT.



ED] ii jjl/ c -IJMwest at 4.30 ; ji*. ,■. *». u- * i: ‘ i: :i New Adrertisea i" '.aftMfVrtT '• ' •■' ■ TXTANTBD—A smart W atom*', 0. R. ( lode ftreet. vj , J - - ■ - Wanted known- Buy a cheap Dri weß;seleicted'- goods - (ever witk a tmill profit) so to Compton's Bnildinga, Moc site fViedlandehßroe.- ■ Inthe estate o: and; Pinal ,Di above Batata is now Pay Taasaa’s, East street, on ] av. ; t . ' jyFßi F. G. THOM vr&T on and salted at QaiU’s hotel. • ' '-V.%1'../: 1t... n -A - TTPJPBB ashbdrto; , yy ;.TRIOT. «iKKIiAXi;KLEOiIOJ !d ;‘Vh3. BEES. Nominations of Cand •hot* Offices will be recei oh ,the 28th day of Ma Board’sOffioes, Tinwaid, aary) ( a Ptill will be tak DAYl'fiit! 7th m of Ju m R< Ti ...EL,, Weal '.IDUi „ Gree IV, „ Woe Ui :■ -■ ' aMK , e i i.j V.’ „ SauE wn V ■ -'GTRUi JE 1071 Rett „ m\



iCrbriOE OF APPLICATION for JN A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1883.—3rd , Schedule. ;I, JOHN REECHER, of Ashburton, 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, 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. IQBO J. BEECHER.



-VtOHOE OF APPLICATION FOE A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. “ Act, 1881. ” —3rd Schedule. s: 1, THOMAS QUILL, of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that I desire to oh* tain,, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Ashburton Borough,. on, tbe 4th day of June, 1883, apply: for a certificate authorising the issue of-a Publican’s licence for a house situated at'the Railway Station, Ashburton, .con taining two rooms,, exclusive of those re* quired for the use of the. family. V Bated the 10th day Hay, 1883.. 1073 n „. THUS. QUILL. N OTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR - PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. ‘1 Licensing Act, 1883. ’’—3rd Schedule. I, THOMAS QUILL, of Ashburton, do hereby..give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, tq 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 thbse required for the use of the family. Hated this 10th day of May, 1883. 1072 THOS. QUILL. “Kf OTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER OP PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. i Licensing Act, 1883.—3rd Schedule. I. 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 aa 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 McOoll, my ap pointee. Dated the 10th day of May, 1883. 1077 THOS. ORPHIN. ■VTOTIOE OP APPLICATION FOR jJi A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. > I,P. K. L. HILL, of Ashburton, do i hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, l and will, at the next Licensing Meeting i to be holden at Ashburton Borough, on > the 4th day. of June, 1883, apply for a ■ certificate authorising the issue of a I Publican’s License for a house situated at r Bast street, Ashburton, containing thirty . three rooms, exclusive of those required . for the use of the family. ’ Dated this 10th day of May, 1883. 1J1079 F.E.L.HILL.



New Advertisements* J O. O F., M U. The members of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows are hereby SUM MONED to atiend their Lodge on FRIDAY, the 11th inst., at 7.30 p.m. 1066 R MINN IS, P.S. 0 O NO E R T will be held in the TOWN HALL, Amusements. ON MONDAY, 14th MAY, At 8 o’o’ock, In aid of the Catholic School. Given by the Children themselves. Admission—2s and Is 6d. 1057



Meetings. Harvest thanksgiving & ANNIVERSAR. 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.m. ; admis sion, Is 6d. 1021 s TORMW A T B 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, «ri TUESDAY, the 22nd May instant, at 7.30 p.m. O. N. MACKIF, 1052 Chairman S.R. Road Board. Tenders. ITT ANTED—TENDERS for Addition ;VV to cottage in Burnett street. Plan and specification at H. M. Jones’s, Baring square. Tenders close 16th May. 1 1062 W N T E D. TENDERS for PLOUGHING |2OO Acres Land. Tenders to be lodged with Mr G. Jameson by the 14th next, : and from whom, also particulars can be ob* tained. 1046 CHISNELL BROS, W N B D. TENDERS for STUBBLE PLOUGH ING on J. T. Brown’s Farm, Mitcham. Furrows to be x 11. Contractors to state number of teams and quantity ten dered for. Tenders to be sent not later than Saturday, May 12, to J. T. BROWN, 1005 Tuam street, Christchurch.



George Jameson. George Jameson (Late of Jameson and Roberts), w 00 L, GRAIN, SEED 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



To Let AJS D FOR C ! TO LET, for two crop - goood I’llssock , District, in lots of luo wards. The land is near the rs block is fenced and we . water. Apply, Office of this Pi ' Public Noti Ashburton bri Blocked for Traffic SATURDAY, 12th inst. By order. J. Bt .1044 Engineer Work ALL ACCOUNTS owi signed must be PA SATURDAY, May 26th, will be taken for their reci 1038 QUIN ° T _ : Any person or persons i Farm, gathering mushroo Trespassing in pursuit of written notice, will be pr< JOHN 487 Ashburton pe: BUILDING & 1 SOCIETY. The above Society pays rate of 5 per cent, per a posits at Call, 6 per cent, three months, and 7 per ce if fixed for 6 months or ove J Office Arcade Chair street. Hamburg . magde INSURANCE COK scribed capital, £3,000,000. E. PoTtfrz has been appoi the Above Company in A will be prepared to accept current rates. Prompt.an< nrenta; Jaimes Henderson street, Christchurch, chief terbury.



Stephen E. Poyntz, JjIAST 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 i in slubble ; 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, f>ss 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 Ashburtpn; 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, i - 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 lots of one ton and upwards. FOR SALE— A Bargain—A good Plough, set 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. There 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.



a R A I N DRILL S. FOR SALE, twosecond-hand DRILLS', 17 COULTERS, in first-rate condition. GEORGE JAMESON, 1061 Ashburton. /Nhoioe FARM, FOR SALE, \, / situate in the Ashburton Forks, ad joining • the Greenstreet Township and School. It contains 120 Acres c£ really gtlod LAND. It is well fenced and 1 divided into 2 paddocks. Terms and particulars may be obtained from MESSRS, MILES & 00., ... . Chriitohurch; Or of GEORGE JAMESON, 991, Ashburton.



fjK) FARMERS AND OTHERS. THE! ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALETARDS 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 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 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, Fire Bricks, Special Brick ((red and white), Air Grates, Chimneypots, Roofing, Ridging and Floor ing | Tiles, Garden Border Tiles, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jam and Pickle Jars, Butter Crocks, Bread Pans, etc. Fireclay, Cement of the best brands. Goods forwarded‘by i rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply to GEORGE JAMESON, 861 1: ‘ (Agent, Ashburton.'



Offices— Next Mr Andrew Orr’s Drapery Estab. lishment. AGENT FOR THE HAMBURG MAGDBBURQ FIRE INSURANCE ‘ ! COMPANY. 835 S. B. POYNTZ.



Strayed. EWA R D 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 For Sale. POR SALE, —-A Six-Roomed HOUSE, well finished, and nearly new, situated fronting East Belt and Peter street. Also, a Six-Roomed HOUSE in l 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. 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. 945 ' . ... • IJIO DAIRYMEN AND; OTHERS. I have several Cows, in full profit, for . sale; early application necessary 1 Oaten Sheaf Chaff now on hand. 69 ALBERT ROBERTS. T. Bullock.



W. H. Ghmdry. W. H. Grundry, Licensed landbroke;r Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts, super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory . Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc., Etc., I to. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 384



Business Notices. gOMERSET .STABLES, P. Husband Wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that he has taken the Livery and Bait Stables lately carried on by Mr J. Mcßae, and hopes to solicit a fair share of patronage. Good Paddock Accommodation, with plenty of water. 1042



rrrONDERS WILL never cease WHILE Hayes & Co. ; SLAUGHTERING THEIR GOODS At the following prices Good White Blankets French Dress Serges Costume Cloth ... Winceys ... American White Calico (per doz Tapestry Carpet .. Waterproof Coats Wo have a grand lot of Water proof Coates with Capes at Lot of Men’s Suits Men’s Tweed Trousers Men’s Mole Trousers Kid Gloves UlsteVs Feathers Frilling Velveteen Stays ' Muffs ■ Black Hats Bibs Ribbon Garters Muslin Work The above are Special Lines we are offering at IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. OUR BOOT STOCK IS GRAND At Prices that must please all. Observe the address — HAYES & GO., n 4 Bullock’s Arcade.



ALTERATION OF DATE OF OPENING SALE AT THE ARCADE SALEYARDS. AI.IHI On account of the inclemency of the weather, the opening : sale at the Arcade will take place on • r SATURDAY, 12th INSTANT, Instead of sth, as advertised, When a large number of Horses, Landed Properties, Buggies, Spiring 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. B U L L O 0 K . Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 12xh MAY. Opemng Sale AT THE ARCADE sale yards. s FECIAL ENTRIES;- On account of Mr Edward Herring, Alford , Station — i A Horses, comprising 4 Draught Mares -E-v/ an 4 6 broken and unbroken Hacks. Oh account of Mr Robert Mclntyre— -1 A 3 and 4 year old Draught Colts and J-U Fillies, unbroken. On account of Mr John Carter, Grove Farm— g Medium Draughts and Hacks. On account of Mr William Bland— -62 and 3 year old Colts and Fillies, broken and unbroken. General entry : QA Horses, comprising Draughts, Light O" Harness Horses, and Hacks. , ' Will also offer— -1 Spring Trap and Harness, nearly new J Whitechapel Cart, new J Dog Cart, in capital order J Double-seated Baggy J Secondhand Gig . J Spring Trap, new , J Three-furrow Plough J Two-furrow do. Four-leaf Set Barrows, new' Three-leaf do. do. do. J Field Gates. , ; Sale at 12 o’clock sharps. Luncheon provided at 11.30. 1018 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. Matson, Cox, and Co.



ON ACCOUNT OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. A Splendid Farm LIVE AND DEAD STOCK THERE ON. FRIDAY, Ist JUNE, 1883. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from Messrs Davies Bros., of Waterton (in con sequence of a dissolution of Partnership), to Sell by Public Auction, on Friday, Ist June, 1883, On the Premises. THEIR GRAND FARM situated near Waterton, containing , First-class land, all in English grass, well watered and sub-divided into convenient sized Paddocks. The Improvements are most complete, connsisting of — Good Dwelling-house, Water-power Flour Mills, large Stables, Machine Sheds, Piggeries, Stock-yards, largo Plantations, etc., etc. After the sale of the land the whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK Upon the farm will be submitted to public competition, as follows, viz.: — ! 6 Splendid Draught Horses, well known, young, sound and staunch 6 Hacks and Buggy Horses 4 Milch Cows 10 Head Young Cattle 30 Fat Pigs 20 Store Pigs 1,000 Sheep Drays . Ploughs Harrows Harness and Sundries too numerous to particularise Sale at 12 o’clock sharp , Luncheon provided. FOR SALE, Together with ON ACRES MATSON, COX & CO.



P. & D. Duncan, i GRIOULTURAL IMPLEMENTS A MANUFACTURERS, : CHRISrOHUKOH AND ASHBTJETON, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the DEERING REAPER AND TWINE BINDERS, We are how prepared to take orders for next season. As only a limited number 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 MoCORMICK’S REAPERS AND BINDERS. i Makers of Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Rollers, Grub bers, Seed-sowers, Strippers, Disc HarrOws of all sizes, and every de scription of Farm Implements. Price List of Reapers and Binders and Catalogue of our own Implements' on ap plication. Oust received, ex Soukar, A large quantity of HORNSBY’S 1 PLOUGHSHARES, Old Beand, brdered expressly for Ashburton;, “ Also, Sothe extra heavy Mould Boards (ohr own pattern), best oast steel, suitable for contractors. ’REPAIRS of every description 'of MACHINERY at reasonable charges. 1015



IT I 0 T O R I A HOUSE, V EAST STREET. Dimant & Coe, Are still selling at prices which have gained for their establishment such an immense popularity in the past. All goods marked in plain figures, 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, Ashburton. 816



hotography Charles Lawrence, PHOTOGRAPHER (Of High street, Christchurch). By special Appointment to the Governor, Begs to informs the residents of Ashbur ton and the surrounding districts, that he has OPENED in SAUNDERS’ BUILD, INGS, East street, Ashburton, and as all Pictures will be taken by himself, it will be a sufficient guarantee that none, but satisfactory Photographs will bo sent out of his Studio. INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS of Children taken. Equally good results are obtained on , dull days as light ones by this process. Pictures enlarged to any size, andfinished in Oil, Water Color or Crayons. 966



Gazetta in Bankruptcy. OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian U a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors lets



—rlit'ff—i Business Notices. Style and Fashion. .0 0- ■ . . - r.y.-.y XU ST OPENED, A LARGE SHIPMENT Of NEWSOODS Ex OPAWA, from LONDON.. !) U fa . ». * Black and Colored yelveteena Serges in all the New Shades, for Costumes Plush Trimmings to match Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Flowers and Feathers in Great Variety \ 1 i |' Brussels Caijpets in Various Patterns ‘ Blankets and Flannels—Kaiapoi and English - Boots and Shoes at all Prices ' !•*’,?* '' | , Clothing in allthe New.;Stykft .; DRESSMAKING STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. •; loscro GROCERY SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. m ■ i ... j; - AGENT FOR NELSON MOATS AND, OQ.’S TEAS. ‘ , :,yy, n.r iiil ftavaH , ~ r . .v .m G R N D D OF PL A ' : .m'- 1., ■ ■■ ' £(i New Winter Goods, JUST OPENED , . Ex H I M A L A Y A, DIRECT FROM LONDON. : ’ t I>7SI ; ;t ALL THE LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE MATERIALS! ■' , nr ■ ! ' DRESS GOODS, VELVETEENS, SERGES AND COSTUME TWEEDS. . ... NE W MANTLES AN D U L.S T E K,S,._ ~ ' ;'j In Endless Variety. CHILDREN’S ULSTERS, from cs 6d each. t EVERY DEPARTMENT FULLY STOCKED .. . . i • ■■and ’■ GOODS CHEA PE R TH AN EVE R. BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT ■■■"': \r iU OF NEW WOOL SHAWLS AND SQUARES. S. W. Alcorn, BAST STREET.



VEGETABLES FOR THE MILLION. —ln consequence of ..the splendid season, the undersigned has about, 20,000 CABBAGES, SAVOYS, etc,, which he wishes to dispose of at alarmingly low rates for CASH, •; pabbagea, Is pet doz ; Turnips, 2d per bundle ; Carrots, 2d- per bundle. About a ton of splendid Pump kins, suitable for jam making ; no reason able, offer refused. A large supply of best quality POTATOES always’; kept in stock, at cheapest rates. , Fruit, Con fectionery, etc., always 6h hand. Before going elsewhere give the undersigned a tr»al. Edward Ling, j : Wilis stbbbt -I (Opposite Fire Brigade Station).. 771 gPECIAL N O T.I 0 E., rAlpheus Hayes Desires to inform his customers and others that his Ji;-- 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 withjiis Mills, at Wai mftte and Stewart’s Island, he is prepared to supply Timber and,Firewood in any quaptithq at the lowest possible rates, and that customer’s can have their orders de livered at any station along the railway line, or front hia yariis at Ashburton. The Timber in the Mabel Bush is known to be of superior quality, so that with perfectly new machinery White Pine Flooring and Match Lining can bs sup plied to customers’ satisfaction.



N ° T 1 0 E Albert Roberts, Having- purchased the premises lately occupied by Jameson and Roberts, will CONTINUE TO CARRY ON THE BUSINESS AS USUAL, v '.7 And is now prepared to BUY , Wheat , Oats -- Barky „ , \ Rye Grass, ■'* l ; Tares 1^ Oaten Sheaf ' 1 and Straw Qhaff . And other Produce, - - HAS 808 S ALB— LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP . CORNSACKS, Seaming Twine; ' . PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs.-Naib - BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle i KEROSENE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Spap, Rock-salt FLOUR, 50,100, 200 lb bags, Oatmeal, Potatoes FENCING WIRE, 8, 9,10, also Gal- ‘ vanised Barb Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples ' CLOVERS, White, Red,, Alsyke, Cow* grass, Ryegrass, and Cocksfoot ,; r TURNIPS, Purpietop, Greentop, Devon Oreystone, Whitestdne' Stubble,^ and Rape' ‘ > •>. ’ , Swede, Gorse, Mapgolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, 1 Chaff, Ohick ' wheat ' _ _ i . SEED, Wheal, Oats, Barley, Peas, Beans 1,., LOANS



ALWAYS IN STOCK— Best Newcastle Coal Firewood (short and long) Hoofing Iron Nails Lead Zinc Fencing Wire Y.D.L. Timber, Palings, and Shingles Posts and Rails. Gates and Gate Posts And every requisite for the trade W. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, 6th April, 1883. 6 sep More ex citement For the Wjsabbks of BOOTS & SHO E S C. Hawkins, Of East street, Ashburton, also of Tin ward, is selling Cheaper than ever. Men’s Elastic Sides from 10s 6d Men’s Watertight* from 12s 9d Men’s Bluchers from 8s 6d Women’s Kid Boots from 7s 6d Children’s at equally reduced rates. 860



MONEY ADVANCED o*r FREEHOLD . -i SECURITY . i T .‘O r STORAGE AT CURRENT BATES. i idERAL ADVANCES made on Onin ■ JflH nd other Prodace placed in Store . R SALE OR SHIPMENT. Albert Roberts, " AgenifOT^.- I^"'''- RO B B R T S, ! X GRAIN MERCHANTS, i 187, Manchester street, Christchurch. 688