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'[eBUTJSE’S TBXSOBAUS —COPYRIGHT.] [Received May 1, 12.45 p.m.] The Phoenix Park Trials. London, April 30. ■, V James Filzharris, another of the ‘ Phoenix Park prisoners, was brought up y' for trial to-day, at Dublin, and the case in still proceeding. Another Plot Discovered. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr Trevelyan; Chief Secretary for Ire land, stated that a widespread conspi ' Jracy to murder has been discovered in County Glare, in the West of Ireland, i and the Executive hoped to be able to completely unmask the whole plot. Slot at Port Said. Alexandria, April 28. - News has been received here that serious disorders have occurred at Port Said. The Greek residents were attacked yesterday by a body of Arab , fanatics, and several of the former were killed and wounded before the disturb ance was quelled. The British troops now stationed at Port Said were called out. and protected the Greek church, / the destruction of which was threatened '! ;hy the Arabs. ?

AUSTRALIAN.

IbBQXBB’s TEfcBOEAMS—OOFTBIGHT ] [Rewired May I, 12.45 p.m ] w-i ; ' %tib Toatal oo*ferenc6. Mbxboubnb, To-day. The Victorian, Tasmanian, and . South Austaalian delegates to the ' ■ Postal Conference have started for Sydney, The Museum. j. r The; Melbourne Museum and Picture vGallery will be opened t 9 the public on ■ * ‘Sundays from the 6th inst The Mail Service. , ,i : f.v. (. tom, To-oay. The legislative Council has passed the Posthoaster-Generars resolution for the continuance of the Francisco mail service as agreed' to in the As sembly. The Bank Of New South Wales. The Bank of New South Wales has declared a dividend for the past half year at the rate of fifteen per cent; per annum. ■ . .

TELEGRAMS.

:- x I ■ [nß PRESS ASSOOIAHOX.] The Governor. , Auckland, To-day. It is understood that the Governor will not leave Auckland till immediately be *. fore the meeting of Parliament. .The ■’•Premier, leaves'for Wellington on Thura day. ■ . AJ ; A Gambling House.. A‘ Chinese gambling house in vyake field was discovered by the police.; One ■ Chinaman having lost L7O at fan-tan to the beeper, refused to pay up, alleging 1 that he bad been cheated. The keeper of • <the ho'Sse detained him prisoner until the .police, hearing of the matter, liberated ol "im, • ; '• Statistics. ■ Napike, To-day.. The Customs duty for the month of April, amounted t0L4,254, and the beer duty to Lira. The vital statistics are: — Births, 32 ; deaths, 9 ; marriages, 9. The rainfall is 3.40 for this month, for the past four montha.ljL7B. . i ' Ahauba, To-day 1 ’’ Mr X. Shaw has addressed meetings of 'electors at'.Ho Town, Granville Island,- and Moonlight, and has received a vote of confidence at each place. An Important Decision. Dunedin, To-day. Mr Carew has decided that: it is lawful - for a publican to supply liquor to a lodger at all times —not only for his own con sumption, but also for the entertainment of his guests.

THE ASHBURTON , GOAKDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1888.



TOWN EDITION. .iv, v, \lt sued at .580 p.m.J .



New Advertisements. YITANTED— Three PLOUGHMEN. W . Johk Gbiqo; Longbeach, April 30th. 978 XXT ANTED to rent—From 100 to 150 \y / Acres Agricultural L iND. State tßrnu,applying to 0.Z., Guakmak Office. . 97 4 r ANTED KNOWN—Now showing , ■■■’ a.' splendid assortment of new Winter Dress Materials, Trimmings to match. Eveiything marked with a small profit. ~H. O. Segues, Compton’s Build ine. Moore street (opposite Friedlander BrU) 973 TO LET—Twe 4-rootned HOUSES, near Woollen Factory. Mitchelc and Tubjisb. . ■ 975 A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. A OUNT SOMERS LICENSING DISTRICT. .1 hereby appoint thefollowing days for the'MEETINGS of - the ■ Mount Somers - Licensing Committee, to be held at' the R.M Court. Ashburton, viz.: —June 7, September 6, and December 6, 1883, and Match 6, 1884,' at noon on each day. . , F. MAIN WARING, ' Returninet Officer. - Ashburton, April 30,1883 8 979 WILL NEVER CEASE! Hayes & Go. ‘j! r . • ABB SLAUGHTERING THEIR GOODS i At the following prices : Good White Blankets • £ Ftienoh Drers Serges. .. ■CqUpme .Cloth ... /. .. American White Calico (per doz.) 3s 1] •Tapestry Carpet Is 1] :,;iWaterpreof Coals ... ...12s I - We have a grand lot of Water sroof$ roof Coates with Capes at ...25a I Lot of Men’s Suits ... ... 25s I -. ‘ Man's Tweed Trousers ... ... 4a ( /Men's Mole Trousers ... ... 4a ! '■ /Kid Gloves .... ... ... Is ( *’! 'Falling 2 Velveteen ... ... Is ! v / Stays ... Is i Hub ... Is i .-Black Hats ... ... lUbbo *" ... ‘ Th* ahoie are Special Lines we are ■ ■ offering at ,)>- n« 8:* ;;mMENSE REDUCTIONS. At Prices that must please all. BOOT STOCK »I‘J ISGHASTD ■ • .AtP-* : '- msair«fiPdb.-. irtha address— BnUook’sAroade. t&b&u' ,



New Advertisements. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, MAY 5. Gold and Silver Watches, Studs, Pins. Ear-rings, etc. A really valuable lot of jewellery. Absolutely without reserve. A. LFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. 976 A SHBURTOIS BOROUGH COUNCIL. Statement of Receipts and Expendi ture foe the Year Ending the 31st Mabcii, 1883. Receipts. £ s. d. Rates, 1880... 8 0 Rates, 1881... £ll 15 0 Rates 1882 ... £1,200 13 10 Rates, 1883... £IOB 12 61,321 9 Borough seal fees 8 8 Rants of reserves 483 18 Licenses dogs 110 10 Licenses excise 334 10 Licenses under bye-laws ... 58 5 Licenses per Collector of Customs 160 0 Fines under bye-laws ... 54 16 Earth sold ... ... ... 72 1 Culverts and bridges 15 10 Bye-laws, sale of 7 Water supply, pipes sold ... 35 3 Sale of cottages 130 5 Horse sold 23 10 Closet pans ... 6 9 Old timber sold 13 Nuisnaces, removal of refund 7 Salaries, refund from Road Boards 40 0 Asphalt, refund 41 13 Formation, refund from Road Board Timaru wrecks subscriptions Rents of cottages Deposit on contract in hand... Union Bank overdraft on 31st March, 1883 ... ... 1,424 610 33 6 10 5



Expenditure. Union Bank overdraft on Ist April, 1882 Formation Channelling Wages, labor at formation ... Asphalt Water kupply Planting ... Gas Company Repairing lamps, etc Lamp-posts ... Purchase of section 918, etc. Insurance Ashburton Fire Brigade ... £73 14 0 Western Fire Bri gade ... ... £ll 8 0 Horse feed, etc. ... Hospital and charitable aid... Timaru wreck relief fund re mitted Salaries Borough Engineers’ commis sion ... Borough Solicitor ... ... Removal of nuisances Charges on sale of cottages ... Difference in price of safe ex changed Charges Printing and advertising ... Excise licenses—costs in con nection ... Share of alteration to bridge approach Dog licenses refund to County Council ... Dog licenses — cost of collars Oxvrra grairfrfee ... ;.. Valuation Borough seal—refund of fee Fire bucket pumps ... Interest on overdraft £4,376 10 4 £ s. d. 89017 8 334 9 11 382 2 4 802 17 llli 9 212 13 115 14 245 10 39 1 44 12 46 14 3 3 29 82 65 85 2 135 16 95 4 5 11 250 1 173 1« 11 15 5 8 10 43 3 0 20 0 0 17 10 6 0 l 1 23 0 1 1 13 11 78 18



£4,376 10 4 Audited and found correct. W. H. Gundry \ „ ALFRED CtJKTISj CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. STATEMENT OF RESERVES, Slsx MARCH 1883. Rural reserve, Hinds, 422 a Or 18p, let to R. S. Jeff for 14 years, fixed at £147 14s 4d for the first seven years, and £295 14a 8d for the second seven years. 134 Ashburton town sections, contain ing 33a 3r 3p, of which 16 sections are let for 21 years at L 390 13s 4d for the first seven years, increasing 50 per cent, each period of seven years. 42 sections let for five years at £64 IQs per annum. CHARLES BRADDELL, ' Town Clerk, ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Statement of Assets and Liabilities at Stable and cot tage ... ... 70 0 0 Western Fire Brigade ... 20 0 0 Cottage on Re serve 1689 ... 20 0 0



Lamp-posts and lamps ... 22 10 0 Rates, 1881 ... 23 2 0 Rates, 1882 ... 27 18 10 Rates, 1883 ...1,172 0 0 £3,735 14 6 Liabilities. £ s. d. Bank overdraft on 31st March, 1883 1,426 6 10 Contracts— Channelling 275 0 0 Asphalt 28 6 1 Sundry accounts 97 4 0 Balance, assets in excess of liabilities ... ... ...1,908 17 7 £3,735 14 6 CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. AuDiroKs’ Report. We have audited the balance-sheet of Borough of Ashburton for the year end ing 31st March, 1883, and have comparr d it with the vouchers and Bank pars book, also with the dog register and collars on hand, rate-books, and list of arrears of rates, receives book, and list of arrears of rents, and find the same to be in order and the balance correctly stated. We would suggest that the list of arrears of rates prior to 1883 and the arrears of rents be placed in the hands of the Borough Solicitor for collection, in order to make the check on the books complete. We have much pleasure in bearing testi mony to the excellent manner in which the Borough accounts have been kept.



W. H. GUNDRT ALFRED CURTIS Ashburton, 21st April, 18f Auditors. i. 980



New Advertisement. riHUROH OF ENGLAND TEMPE- I RANGE SOCIETY. Annual Meeting postponed, on account of bad weather, until Tuesday, May 8, at 7.30 p.m. F. FERRIMAN, 981 • Hon. Sec. Licensing act, it-si, and the LICENSING ACT AMENDMENT ACT, 1882^ Notice is hereby given that, in pursu ance of the provisions of the above-named Acts, the Quarterly (Annual) Meeting of the Licensing Committee for the Districts of Ashburton Borough, Ashburton, Mount Somers, and Upper Ashburton, will be held at the Resident Magistrate’s Court house, Ashburton, on the dates specified below, for the purpose of considering ap plications under the above Acts, of which due notice is given. Date of Meeting. Monday, 4th June, 1883. Wednesday, 6th June, 1883. Thursday, 7th June, 1883. Friday, Bth Tune, 1883* WALTER MARTIN, Clerk to Committees, May Ist, 1883. 982 District. Ashburton Borough, Ashburton Mount Somers Upper Ashburton... GIT ATA ROAD DISTRICT. ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF ROAD BOARD. Public Notice is hereby given that on MONDAY, the seventh day of May, 1883, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., a POLL will be taken at the Road Board Office, Lismore, Hinds, for the ELEC TION of FIVE MEMBERS to serve on the Rangitata Road Board. The following persons hare been nominated William Ohisnall James Coskerie David Morrow William Spence Peter James Ebenezer Trevor Edward George Wright JOHN C. BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, 30th April, 1883. 969



Tenders. SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for— Five miles Water-race, including three Fords, near centre of Rangitata Road District. Plans and specifications can be seen at Council Office, and Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, 22nd May next. By order. TENDERS are invited for Painting and Glazing to shop in Tancred street. Specifications to be seen at Mr Lublow’s, East street, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p.m. on THURS DAY, May 3. R. Bird. 930 WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer.



pHOTOGR A P H Y. Charles Lawrence, PHOTOGRAPHER (Of High street, Christchurch). 3y opooial 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 nona. but satisfactory Photographs will be 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



AL SWELL HOUSE, Christchurch. HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT HOME FOR INVALIDS. Da PHILIP RYDER TIVV, M.R.C.S.L. (the well-known Hydropa-hist), Resident Medical Superintendent. G. T. NIXON, Proprietor. ; Mr Nixon desires to inform his friends and the public of New Zealand that the successful results obtained by h'm under the superintendence of Dr Tivy since starting in his Hydropathic £siab i; bhnaent in Colombo street north, Chris-church, and the large increase o' patients,! have warranted his leading that magnificent country residence, s.anding in its j own beautiful grounds at Ra’swel), known as Hals well House, a focali.y noted through out Canterbury for its heal .hi ness and pretty surroundings. Not only Wll our patients receive proper dietary, aUeht'on, and enjoy all the comforts of a home, but they will also derive all the advantages of an establishment fitted with the most perfect modern appl'ancea for carrying out Hydropathy treated, added to the external aid of Ho.-air Baths and Galvanism, where found neoes s; ry. A conveyance will be at the dis posal of patients to and from Christchurch Railway Station. Every information can be obtained on application, personally or by letter, to Dr Trvx or the Proprietor, AND Halswell House. 22d



rpHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE— ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED E VERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journa 1 . The Ashborxon Guardian will be forwarded to ?ny address in the colony for 2 4a per annum (paid in advance),- or 6s <Jd per quarter, postage extra. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Cbectsey, Seafield. Meth vec, Ah'ord Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwa’d, Winslow, Waterton, an every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communicat thus being the best general as well as local medium for Advertising.



THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Djily, Can be obtained from the follow in



Amusements. j; j aryest ball. A BALL will be held in t’ e Wnkanui Schoolroom on FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 4th. Dancing to commence at 8.30p.m, sharp. Tickets 3s. Ladies free. Refreshments provided Free. 944 Public Notices. N 0 T 0 E. Any person or persona found on Grove Farm, gathering mushrooms or otherwise Trespassing in pursuit of game, without written notice, will be prosecuted. JOHN CARTER, 487 Manager. N o T 0 E. All ACCOUNTS owing to the late firm of Jameson and Roberts, must be SETTLED before the end of the month, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken to recover them. GEORGE JAMESON 871 ALBERT ROBERTS ANY Person or Persons, with Dogs, found trespassing for Game on the Belmont or the Terrace Farm (Meth ven), will bo prosecuted as the law directs, and the dogs will be shot. JOHN F. TICKLE, 863 G. STEDMAN. BREWERY COMPANY. Owing to the Dissolution of Partner ship, all Accounts due to the above Com pany must be paid forthwith to Mr W. H. GtJNDBT, East street, Ashburton, in order that the. books may be closed. 890 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over.



J. WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. n!6 COALS, COALS.—The undersigned is prepared to Supply COALS in small quantities, from 1 cwt to a ton, delivered in township or suburbs. F. M'FARLANE, 780 Carrier. * *-R, F. G, THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, wiil VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. ___ au^l rpO FARMERS AND DAIRYMEN. The undersigned is a Cash Purchaser of Corn-fed PIGS, either as pork at the Factory, Wills street, or alive at the the Farm, THOS. W. GREEN, 826 Ashburton, A THRESHING MACHINE is open to engagement at once. Apply, Office of this Paper, 968 HALLENGE. —The undersigned is willing to run his horse Nimrod against Mr J. O’ Brien’s King Philip, on the Ashburton Racecourse next Saturday at 9a m. Stakes, L2O a-side. Distance, miles. — Jas. Bright. 970



Oysters, Oysters. CONSTANT Supply of Fresh FISH and OYSTERS to be had at Hakjry Aitkbn’s, Wakanui road, near Post Office, ?29



s. E. Poyntz. Stephen E. Poyntz WISHES ,to inform his numerous friends and the public that he will carry on the Business of LAND, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, From this date, on his own account. All Business will be promptly attended to and clients interests carefully guarded. Offices —Next Mr Andrew Orr’s Dra pery Shop, East street (office lately occu pied b> Mr G. D. Branson, solicitor). N.B.—The Offices of the Cheese and Butter Factory and Woollen Factory are removed to the same place. 835 TO LET for a term of years.—2oo acres, fenced and weli watered; rent moderate. S. E. POYNTZ. TO LET—A good SHOP, in a Central Position. S. E. POYNTZ. F IOUR and Two-roomed HOUSES at low rental. S. E. POYNTZ. T7IOR SALE,—Ten tons of CARROTS. S. E. POYNTZ. FOR SALE —555 acres of good Land. Well fenced, and in good heart for cropping. Abundantly supplied with water, and within easy distance of Ash burton. S. E. POYNTZ. OR SALE, OR TO LET ON PUR CHASING CLAUSE. F



200 acres of good LAND in the Wakanui. Had only one crop off, and now in' prime heart for wheat. S. E. POYNTZ. X‘ ' FOR SALE—A Bargain—A good Plough, set Harrows, and a Corn* crusher. S. E, POYNTZ.



Meetings- A SHBURTON HORTICULTURAL Jx. SOCIETY. The MONTHLY MEETING of above will be held at the Arcade Chambers on WEDNESDAY, MAY 2. at 8 p.m., when a paper on “Modern Flower Gardens” will be read. The ANNUAL MEETING of the So ciety will be held on WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, at same place— To receive Annual Report and Balance sheet and elect Committee for en suing year. ~STE. POYNTZ, 950 Hon. Sec. jyj-OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. The Annual MEETING of RATE PAYERS will be held at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on MONDAY, the 7th May, at 12 o’clock noon. A. E. PEAOHE, 955 Chairman. jyj-OUNT HUTT ROAD DISTRICT. In pursuance of the provisions of the “ Road Boards Act, 1882,” and the “ Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” I hereby give notice that an ELECTION of FIVE MEMBERS to constitute the Board of the above District will be held at the Offices of Messrs 0. J. W. Cookson, Jun., and Co., Methven, on WEDNESDAY, May 9, 1883. Nomination of Candidates must be made in the form set forth in the second sche dule of the “ Regulation of Local Elec tions Act, 1876,” and must be delivered to me at the aforesaid offices before noon on Wednesday, May 2, 1883. C. J. W. COOKSON, Juk., Returning Officer, 823 Mount Hutt Road District.



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. 0. 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. 726 Acres, 233 Acres. 226 Acres. 104 Acres. 2,072 Acres. rjlO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. I have several Cows, in full profit, for sale; early application necessary Oaten Sheaf Chaff now on hand. 959 ALBERT ROBERTS. R.S. 31385 | —6 V R.S. 314751 —6/ R.S. 31117 R.S. 311141 George Jameson.



George Jameson (Late of Jameson and Roberts), 00 L, GRAIN, SEED 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. AND 647



Matson, Cox, and Co. UNDER BILL OP SALE. Trevurza to D. Wilson. Trevurza to J, Orr. Absolute sale without Reserve. Messrs matson, cox & 00. have received instructions from holders of Bill of Sale, as above, to Sell by Public Auction, on the Premises of Mr David Wilson, Wakanui, on FRIDAY, 4th MAY, 1883. At 12 o’clock, 13 First-Class Draught Horses 6 Sets Shaft Harness, 10 Sets Leading Harness 4 3-Horse Drays, 3 Double Furrow Ploughs 1 M'Cormick Reaper and Binder 1 Deeringdo. do. 1 Monarch Grain Drill 2 Sets Harrows 12 Sets Plough Harness Cambridge Roller Iron Tank Scoop Spring Cart Two Tip Drays Swing)etrees, etc., etc. Also, On account of Mr D. Wilson and others, Horses, Cattle, Farm Implements, etc., etc. Luncheon Provided. No Reserve. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. 946 MATSON, COX & CO. T. Bullock.



TXT ANTED to PURCHASE—Second ▼ ” hand CORNSACKS. GEORGE JAMESON, 906 Ashburton. rpO FARMER S. The undersigned is a Cash Purchaser of good samples of RYEGRASS. GEORGE JAMESON, 906 Ashburton.



rjlO FARMERS AND OTHERS. THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED, Is now prepared to Dip Sheep, At either the Tinwald or Ashburton ' Yards. For particulars as to thescaleof charges, apply at the Yards, or at the Company’s Offices, West street, Ashburton. GEORGE JAMESON, 862 Chairman of Directors.



SATURDAY, MAT 5. TWO-ACRE BUILDING ALLOTMENT AT TREYORTON FOR SALE, ALSO, TWO BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Near the Woollen Factory. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Dr Trevor to sell by .Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Saturday, May 5 Fart of Rural Section 4949, containing 2 acres, and having a frontage of chains on Suffolk street, Trevor ton. This is a capital building, site; the situation high, dry, and healthy. Lots 11 and 12, Each containing 1 rood 36 perches, fronting James street, opposite the Woollen Factory, in the Allenton Suburban District. The land is of first-class quality; capital site for a house ; and property in this dis trict has lately been much increased in value. 24, Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 948 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MAY 5. OPENING OF THE ARCADE SALE YARDS, BURNETT STREET. fT)HE Undersigned will hold the First | Sale at the Arcade on the above date, when a large number of Horses, Landed Properties, Buggy, 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. SO. ' T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY sth, 1131 ACRES 3 ROODS 9 PER. Cultivated Land, Watered with two of the County Water races, situated in the WAKANUI DISTRICT. MR. T. BULLOCK has been favored with instructions from Messrs Cowan and Tomes to offer by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, sth MAY, The following R.S's., situated in the WAKANUI DISTRICT— -28403 28405 28406 28407 containing » *> A. a. r. 705 0 0 103 1 19 387 2 20 234 3 10 143 T 3 9 The above property will be offered in one lot, but if not sold will bo divided as above. Persons desirous of purchasing a block of land in this district are re quested to inspect this Property as it will be sold cheap and on liberal terms, de clared at sale. Bale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 879 Auctioneer. Fiiedlander Bros.



HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdon, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIPE AND FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes:—Canterbury Agricultu ral and Pastoral Association : Grand No vember Show, 1881, First Prize, Silver Medal. Ashburton Agricultural and Pas toral Association ; October Show, 1881, First Prize. The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Silver Medal for Bricks, Special Quality. First-class references from Engineers, Architects, Contractors and others. Manufacturers of Malt-kiln Tiles, Fire Tiles, Fire Bricks, Special Brick (red and white), Air Grates, Chimneypots, Roofing, Ridging and Floor ing Tiles, 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, 861 Agent, Ashburton.



RELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned, in view of their re tiring from the retail business, have determined, at the request of numerous valued constituents, to combine with Grain business that of Auctioneers, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENTS, They have, with this object in view, made arrangements for the conduct of their Mr W. B. Moss (Late Agent of the N.Z. Loan and Mer cantile Agency Co.), whose 28 years’ experience in this particular branch will be sufficient guarantee that the interest of their constituents will be well conserved. AUCTION SALES WITH 702 FRIEDLANDER BROS. W. B. MOSS, Auctioneer.



Strayed. OTRAYED, from Ashburton river-bed, a chestnut HACK ; had cover on. Finder rewarded on application at this Strayed or stolen from Biversdale, 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, Biversdale, will receive the Office, or Thomas Brankin. 942 B E W A B D . above reward. 826



Business Notices, Style and Fashion. JUST OPENED, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF NB;W GOODS Ex OPAWA, from LONDON. Black and Colored Velveteens Serges in all the New Shades for Costumes Embossed Plush Trimmings to match Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Flowers and Feathers in Great Variety t Brussels Carpets in Various Patterns Blankets and Flannels—Kaiapoi and English Boots and Shoes at all Prices Clothing in all the, New^Stylee DRESSMAKING STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. GROCERY SHOP IN T4NCRED STREET. AGENT FOR NELSON MOATE AND CO.’S TEAS.



u NIYERSAL S L A U G H T-B R. ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, S. W. Alcorn MONSTER Commences a CHEAP S ALE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, &c., at the BIGGEST REDUCTIONS ye known in Ashburton. £B,OOO WORTH of DRAPERY and CLOTHING to fbe SACRIFICED. Compelled to realise, in consequence of being heavily overstocked. FARMERS, now is your opportunity. SEND YOUR WIVES RIGHT ALONG for a twelvemonths’ supply. NO RUBBISH from Christchurch or Timaru here, the STOCK being ALL*NEW and FASHIONABLE GOODS, imported direct. The balance of Jacob Joseph’s Wholesale Stock, purchased at one-quarter the cost price (enough having been sold to pay for the lot), will be almost given away. OOK at the following list of REDUCTIONS, which will give you a faint idee of the universal slaughter. Fill your purse, and GO FOR THE BARGAINS— Men’s Linen-faced Collars, four boxes for Is Men’s Colored Silk Pookethandkerchiefs, 4s ; now Is 9d Men’s Puggarees, Is ; now 4d Men’s Blue Cloth Caps, 3s 6d ; now Is 9d Men’s Tweed Hats, 6s 6d ; now 2s lid Men’s Drab Felt Hats, 6s 6d ; now 2s Boys’ and Youths’ Elastic Belts, 9d ; now 4jd Men’s Elastic Belts, Is 3d ; now 7Jd Men’s Canvas Shoes, 5s 6d ; now 3s lid Men's Watertights, 17s 6d ; now 14s 6d 9-4 Blue Blankets, from 9s 9d 9-4 White Blankets, from 9s 6d Tapestry Carpets, 4s 6d ; now.'3s 4d Wide Felt Carpets, 3s 6d; now. 2s 8d 20doz. Stay Busks, 6d ; now 3d; Linen Reels, Is 4d ; now 9d Crochet Reels, now Is lid per doadn Coats’ Machine Cotton,: 400yds, 2s6d per dozen . o.r-i Infants’ and .Girls’ Underclothing, half price Ladies’ Silk Biding Hats, 21s 4 now 7s 6d Cretonnes, Is Id ; now !04d . New Prints, ssd ; now 3|d - New Dress Stuff, 104; now 7Jd ■ . Striped Dimity, lid ; now 9d ; New Cotton Shirtings, B£d ; now 6Jd MILLINERY REDUCED TO ABOUT HALF-PRICE. WERTHEIM. and WANZER SEWING MACHINES at TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT, during the Monster Cheap Sale. FOR O N E AT M O N T H, S. W. Alcorn’s, EAST STREET.



VEGETABLES FOR THE MILLION. —ln consequence of the splendid season, the undersigned has about 20,000 CABBAGES, SAYOYS, etc., which he wishes to dispose of at alarmingly low rates for CASH. Cabbages, Is per doz ; Turnips, 2d per bundle ; Carrots, 2d per bundle. About a ton of splendid Pump kins, suitable for jam making ; no reason able offer refused. A large supply of best quality POTATOES always kept in stock, at cheapest rates. Fruity Con fectionery, etc., always on hand. Before going elsewhere give the undersigned a trial. Edward Ling, Wills steebx (Opposite Fire Brigade Station). 771 gPECI AL NOTICE. Alpheus Hayes Desires to inform his customers and others that his NEW SAWMILLS at Woodlands, Invercargill, are now in full swing, in the finest block of bush in Southland, known as the Mabel Bush, and and that, together with his Mills at Wai mate and Stewart’s Island, ho 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. The Timber in the Mabel Bush is known to be of superior quality, so that with perfectly new machinery White Pine Flooring and Match Lining can bs sup plied to customers’ satisfaction. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Best Newcastle Coal Firewood (short and long) Roofing Iron Nails Le..d 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



o T 10 B. 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 BUT Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE FIREPROOF SAFE LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP CORNSACKS, Seeming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Nails BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle KEROSENE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rock-salt FLOUR, 50, 100, 200 lb bags, Oatmeal,, Potatoes FENCING WIRE, 8,9, 10, also Gal vanised Barb ' Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples CLOYERS, White, Red, Alsyke, Cow grass, Ryegrass, and Cocksfoot TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Whiteatone,•. Stubble, and Rape u > .• Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat SEED, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Peas, Beans



More ex citement For the Wkakbks or BOOTS & SHOES C. Hawkins, Of East street, Ashburton, also of Tin wald, is selling Cheaper than ever. Men’s Elastic Sides from 10a 6d Men’s Watertights from 12s 9d Men’s Bluchers from 8s 6d Women’s Kid Boots from 7s 6d Children’s at equally reduced rates.



LOANS NEGOTIATED. MONEY ADVANCED oh FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT BATES. idERAL ADVANCES made on Grain nd other Produce placed in Store R SALE OR SHIPMENT. Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON ft CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, 137, Mancheeter street, Christchurch. m