■ A Threatening Letter- - - ~ ' London, May 10. ' A’ -brother of Joseph Brady, who was , , sentenced to death on the 13 th ult. for the Wurder of Lord F. Cavendish and Burke, has ‘ been summoned on a charge of sending threatening letters to tbeTorenban of the jury by which Joseph Bfttdy found guilty., , , J "’ ( 7 ..Mr BracQaagh. Mr ’Bradlaugh addressed a crowded meeting of- his constituents at North ampton' last night. - In the course of bis,addi;ess he. promised to persist in Ms ppdeaVors to take his seat in Parlia ment. ;;;.He was accorded an enthusias ticreception. J ; Shipping.. ■' >■ v r London, May 9. Arrived—Ship Jessie Readman, from Bluff, (January 31st) j Nelson, from. Po«cf6halmers (February 22nd). .. v and- Commercial J'Oontols remain at'ioijfi /New Zea landsecuritiesat yesterday’s quotations. Xls; market ‘is’quiet but steady, Adelaide,ex store, 50s; -New Zealand do>at 45310483. Adelaide flour,ex store, 34k! 7 ’Australian ‘ fallow is quiet; best beef, 435 ; best .mutton; : > fPh&AEonddn Chartered Bank of has declared adiVidend of 3 for, the;,' past half-year, and earned forward :<Lx 5,000 to the reserve failAx l --'■■•>!/ J: , ;;i H • ; 7 ij \.i TRec*ired May 11,12.40 p-m:] !|: - Theßank Rate of Discount. , Tbe had been to-ftay fexe(i,af 4 per cent, ah increase of x-per cent. - - - Trench Occupation of Tonquin. jg i ... v - HabiS, May 9. •Tf ;■ has; transpired that the French Cohsulvat Thihnai . is the bearer of a despatch frora : ' ,President Grdvy to Tpdoc, theßegent of Anam, regarding Of-'France m Tonquin. The document/'after'referring .to the cir cumstances -under’which France guar- of the King - ot Anam against China by the treaty of- portance'bf the Government, which has, been—displayed by -the Begent con ■'’^striibu measures to secure- better administration ot tbe kingdom! ah4:'withjthislview. the French Gqycraraepr'definitely decided to oc cupy province of Tonquin, to assumeobntrol of theAnaraese foreign relations, and; to pollect, Customs duties . and-taxeS. 'M. Gr6vy offers to grant an -annual subsidy-tp the Kingas compen sation. iLtheseiefms. amaccepted.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Jrkdtkb’* telegrams—COPYßlGHT ] j ( , -, ' ; " Mkiiboubhb, Yesterday. . <At. the CPolice ; Court “ to-day, a boy wholes Under arrest bn suspicion of the,.4lh inst. was discharged:: ( / *--fßeorirod May 11, 12.40 p.m.] i The’pbstaiConference ■sic; k Sydney, To-day. fAt-the'Postal Conference yesterday were. adopted in iavor of forming.a Postal Union. The resolu- will-;be : forwarded to the New Zea laftd' Gcivetijineht for concurrence. Mklboubnb,‘ To-day. ~ Great satisfaction is expressed here atthe resujtof tfap, Postal Conference alSydney. y The Snez Mail. i, : . Albaky, To-day. Arrived-—At King George's Sound, ; the’p. 'and Q., Steam ship Ballarat, with the. Shez' xnail, .dated. London April 6th.. • >

TELEGRAMS.

’ V ! - [?Bk' PBEBS ASSOCIATION.] . ; ’ '.Serious Accident. -i j. .. To-day. JLeadqn, whilst working-at hi* breweryat Waitara, fell.into a vat of boil ing Jiqaid and 1 was fearfully scalded about the shoulders. 1 Civil Sittings- ■ - - The ~ Supreme' Court civil sittings are now proceeding. The 'case of Marshall v; Cayley aipLTate;.arising out of the la‘e Mr JBakeV affairs was heard yesterday. The defendants- vrerb trustees for Mrs 'Marshall, but they allowed her friends to -Gambling, bjxifi- •- 'l.*' 1 To-day. * Twsnty-fbur" Chinamen were arrested ; £ last sight foiT playing fail tah. 'They will . this afternoon. •' s z Vl-—i Iwawgahua.Tn action. j i £ The«keenest; possible interest is being < taken election here. : menage- th£ 1 r ett*t& : TheJndge gave » ' T issUes, ahd the Issue WdllTorm tha Bubiect for an application to dec ‘ * elll -°' Tl^^^ittfiJtnw^Wiw'jiuade, ‘on board the ftneeoay oh that vessel ■Wmtara L .-; Is»tfls Noble,., said:— ptain a quartec of an;honr Istrtfck. Heaaked me if ..opened out:.taO“Sugar■ Loaves, ~lr -c ould not j see theih. 1 werO (from. land

lie of lhveroargill, ‘ was-' laughed l to 6lety-of- : Yibtbria,- bbl] ahcl to d; f* ‘ Pateht ad oflast year:— similar lb. t the number , of x o two systems of Bimetallic gas^is |witb rt P waking, there be rblbrts from the e, light*. •# observed m. most .-.'agreeable doos not affect the for some time; as is the electric light, to a severe test of threnheit, and - did lippaiatns, that the s'affected, or that taken place during .value of the resi he great wring of onsider that it must wpersede all other rj each burner con hdurV equal' to 59.6 febtofgoaper hour* KS/Chfif, manager of the". Huy tpn'and o , the ; .Wallasey, gai

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TOWN EDITION. i'l/MMcTaf 480 New Advertisements. TTTANTED TO PUR C HAS E V\ Secend-hand BAGS. GEORGE JAMESON, 1090 Ashburton, T/ITANTED, by a respectable young person-A SITUATION as Gene ral Servant, in town. Apply, Andrewes Bros., Servant’s Registry Office, East Street south, Ashburton. 1097 -VTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. ; Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, WILLIAM HARRIS, of Winslow, do. hereby give notice that I, desire to obtain, arid 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 fur a house situate at Winslow, and known as the Railway Hotel, containing twenty-four robins, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this 11th day of May, 1883. 1096 WM. HARRIS. JVONQBEACH ROAD BOARD. ; The Business of the Board for the pre sent will be conducted by Messrs Fooks and Son, Ashburton, tc whom all Rates, etc., must be Paid. JOHN GRIGQ, 1098 Chairman. ROAD BOARD. i All Rates Unpaid by the 31st instant Will be; Sued for without further notice, j FOOKS & SON, 1099 J District Surveyor, etc. ROAD DISTRICT. i WARD No. 2. ; A MEETING of Ratepayers Will be held at the, Wakanui Schoolroom, on THURSDAY, l?th inst., at 7.30 p.m., to consider the serious, encroachment of the river, arid'take such steos as may be de- on," being very urgent and im portant, Ratepayers are requested to at tend. FOOKS & SON, 1100 District Surveyors, Etc. OPENING OP THE ODDFELLOWS' • HALL. ,A CONCERT AND BALL To celebrate the , (pPENING OF THE ODDFELLOWS’



.I * :■ .... * HALL, - Will take place in the New Hall, Ashbur : ■ .ton,>-on >■ | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16. j Prices of admission—3a, 2s, and Is, Full.particulars in future advertisement, i .: 1036 HERTSEY SOHOOL. c I A SOIREE and CONCERT to be fol lowed by a DANCE, in aid of the Chert- Bey School Fund, will be hold in the Schoolroom on FRIDAY, the 18th May. i Exceptionally excellent talent has been engaged, for the Concert, and an efficient M.C. anti sparkling music will be provided for the Danoe. 1035 i ' RAKAIA. FORTNIGHTLY SALE—MAY 17th, R DAVIES A CO, have received in , stfuctions from Mr W. Hartnell to dispose of the following stock, etc., I Without Reserve, 1,000 Sounddnouthed Merine Ewes and Wethers j 1 ; Buggy and Harness, 3 Hacks ‘ . j 1 Milner'a Sate 1 50 tons Oaten Sheaf Chaff i I | And- 1 the;whole of his Household Fur 's 'I «-;riiture, etc , etc. { - - On 1 account of bther owners, i 1 Drill/13 Coulters (nearly new) ■ 1 I'Wooden Roller, 4 Draught Horses : 1 Dray (nearly new), a quantity of Har ; ness, 30 pigs, 10 head of Cattle j - Furniture, Crockery, Farm Pro ; dnce and Sundries. I ' Sale at 12 o’clock sharp, ■ i R. DAVIES & CO., Auctioneers, Rakaia. 1093 ■H- HA F F ‘A N D OA T S.; : iFOB» SALE. ia large or small quanti t:eß‘ GEORGE JAMESON, 1091 . Ashburton. TCrOTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR 1> A PUBLIC AN’S'LIOENSE. ; | Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. , I: EDWIN OLIVER, of Wheatstone.



db4»ereby 'give-' notice that I desireto ob tain, and will at the next Licensing Meet ing.'-to be holden «t the Courthouse, Ash b»rtonj on the dth'day of June, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue ef a Ptiblican’s License for a house situate at Wheatstone, known as the Wheatsheaf Hotel, containing fifteen rooms, r exclusive of those required for the use of the family. '< I Hated tW 11th day of May, 1883. lOfe EDWIN OLIVER.



c B. ' Having taken brer the book debts of Mr Febpkkxcx Pavixt, of Ashburton, ebrp factor, we have to request that the same ‘may be paid to WALTER B. MOSS, Auctioneer, Ashburton,, whose receipt will he a sufficient discharge. Any ac ebunts outstanding 14 days from this date be sued for without further notice. i Dated this 9th day of May, 1883. >. 1 R. MoKERROW & CO., 1094' South Rakaia. w ALTER B. MOSS. UiNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT AND . i BILL OF SALE. | WALTER B. MOSS, instructed as above, will sell by Public Auction at the residence of G. D. Branson, Esq., Cox street, on i - MONDAY NEXT, 14th MAY, At noon. H ousehold Furniture : " AND EFFECTS, 1 , Comprising everything necessary for j housekeeping, and including, amongst numerous other articles— ' Carpets, Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads ‘Mattresses, Sofa, Cheats of Drawers Fendersand Fire-irons - iWashstands, etc., etc., etc. ; | Also, Gold Watch and Chain, Plate and .{ Plated. Ware ■ Cutlery, Sewing. Machine, and about 50 volumes valuable Books, a quantity of tylusio, eto., eto., etc. NO RESERVE. WALTER B, MOSS, 1095



To Lot. - AN D FOR CROPPING TO LET, for two crops, 1446 acres of goood Tussock LAND, in the Hinds i iatrict, in lota of 155 acres and up wards. The land is near thourailway, and each block is fenced and well supplied with WAtor* Apply, Office of this Paper. 936 Strayed. R E W R D . Strayed or stolen from Riveradale, about the middle of March, two Hamp shire Down LAMBS. Anyone bringing thpm, or giving information leading to their recovery to Messrs Dudley and Northbt, Riversdale, will receive the above reward. ' 825 Licensing Notices. i XTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ■ J3| -A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. , 1, 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. IVTOTICE of application FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. ' Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, ARCHIBALD McCOLL, of Ashbur ton, station-manager, do hereby give notice that ! 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, t Dated this 10th day of May, 1883. 1078 ARC BIBALD MoOOLL, iVTOTICB OF APPLICATION FOR iM 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 burton Borough on the 4th day of June, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising tfie issue of, a Publican’s License for a house situated at; street, Ash burton,' containing twenty-nine rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the'loth day of May, 1883. 1081 J, F. BUTLER. XTOTICE OP APPLICATION FOB ±S A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, MARK SCOTT, of Tinwald, dp 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 these required for the use of the family. • Dated the 10th day of May, 1883. 1082 MARK SCOTT. TVTOTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR iM A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1883.—3 rd‘ Schedule. j I, JOHN BEECHER, of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that I desire to ob tain, and will at the next Licensing fleeting, 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 Wakanui road, Ashburton, containing about thirty rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this 10th day of May, 1883. Ibßo J. BEECHER. Notice op application for A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. *1 Licensing Act, 1881.”—3rd Schedule. : I, THOMAS QUILL, 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, oh the 4th day of June, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of 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, 1883.”—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 t 'ose required for the use of the family. Dated this 10th day of May, 1883. 1072 THOS. QUILL. '\TOTIOB OF APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER OF PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. 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 as the Ashburton Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to bo 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. $ OTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR A. PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, F. K. L, HILL, 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 'daylof Juhe, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at Eadtrstrept,.Ashburton, containing thirty three rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this 10th day of May, 1883. 1073 F, K. L. HILL,



CON C E K will be held in the TOWN HAI L, ON MONDAY, 14th MAY, At 8 o’clock, In aid of the Catholic School. Given by the Children themselves. Admission—2s and Is 6d. 1057



Meetings- H ARVE3T THANKSGIVING AND ANNIVERSARY. WESLEYAN CHURCH, ASHBURTON The Public Tea Meeting in connection with the above will be held in the WESLEYAN CHURCH (CAMERON Et) on TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 22nd. Tea on the tables at 6.30 p.m. ; admis sion, Is 6d. 1021



T O R M WATER. 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, Smith Rakaia, on TUESDAY, the. 22nd May instant, at 7-30 p.m. 0. N. MAOKIE, 1052 ■' - Chairman S.R. Road Board.



Tenders. WANTED— TENDERS for Addition to cottage in Burnett street. Plan and specification at H. M. Jones’s, Baring square. Tenders close 16th May. 1062 AN GIT AT A ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are required for making a GETTING into Hinds river, on School road (at Lismore.) S pacifications can be seen at the Ash burton County Council Chambers, where tenders addressed to Chairman Rangitata Road Board will be received till noon on MONDAY, May 14tb. No tender neces sarily accepted. Deposit £2. For the Board, J. O. BELL, Surveyor. Ashburton, 7th May, 1883. 1053 A N_ T E D. TENDERS for STUBBLE PLOUGH ING on'J. T. Brown’s Farm, Mitcham. Furrows to be 6J 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), IXTOOL, 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



RAIN DRILLS. FOR SALE, two second-hand DRILLS, 17 COULTERS, in first-rate condition. /CHOICE FARM, FOR SALE, \ I 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 1061 GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton.



MESSRS MILES & 00., Christchurch; Or of GEORGE JaMESON, Ashburton.



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 Offices, West street, Ashburton. 862 GEORGE JAMESON, Chairman of Directors.



HIGHEST AWARD and GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipe*, 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. Gbods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply to j ' GEORGE JAMESON, 861 ' Agent, Ashburton. -



Public Notices. \ SHBURTIN BRIDGE will b» B 1 >cki <J fur Traffic every night till SAT 111 12th inst. By order. J. BURNETT, 1044 Engineer Working Railways. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to the under signed must be PAID on or before SATURDAY, May 26th, or proceedings will be taken for their recovery. 1038 QUINTON BROS. N o T E. Any person or persons found on Grove Farm, gathering mushrooms or otherwise Trespassing iu pursuit of without written notice, will be prosecuted. JOHN CARTER, 487 , Manager. A SHBURTON PERMAN ENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of Ek per cent, per annum for De posits at Calif 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 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-: meats. James Hendbeson, 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, its whole length Persons travelling the . above roads will do so at their own risk, I further de clare the Rakaia Gorge Bridge cutting from Bridge to junction with Blackford road CLOSED against all traffic. JULIAN JACKSON, 1026 Chairman.



JJOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. GENERAL ELECTION OF MEMBERS. Nominations of Candidates for the above offices will be receivedup to noon of MON DAY, the 28th day of May next, at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, and if necessary a poll will be taken on THURS DAY, the 7th day of June, at the Board’s Office, Mount Somers, and at the Main School; Alford Forest. W. R. BOYLE, - Returning Officer. Nomination forms can be had from Mr J. Hood, Mount Somers, ■ 1059 Oysters, Oysters. CONSTANT Supply of Fresh FISH and OYSTERS to be had at Habry Aitken’s, Wabanui road, near Post Office. 929 GOALS, OO ALS. —The undersigned is prepared to Supply COALS in small quantities, from 1 owt to a ton, delivered in township or suburbs. - F. M'FARLANE, 780 Carrier. fl. E. Poyntz. Stephen PJ. Poyntz, ■gl AST 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 seres 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 wall stocked garden ; centrally situated. Also, A good five-roomed House. WANTED— From 20 to 60 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. Offices— Next Mr Andrew Orr’s Drapery Estab-. lishment. AGENT FOR THE HAMBURG- 1 MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. 836 S. E. POYNT Zi



For Sale. FOR SALE,—a Six-Roomed HOUSE, wall finished, jtnd ' 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 improvement Lhe can be, bought on extremely easy terms Apply to W. C, Page, Builder, Moore street, Ashburton. 336 Albert Boberts, HAS FOR SALE the undermentioned LAND within easy distance of the Mount Somers Railway and the thriving town of Mount Somers. Terms Exceptionally Easy. R.S. 31385 -6 —7 R.S. 31476 —6 R.S. 31117 226 Acres. R ' S : 31 Sj}>, 164 Acres. ’ 1,289 Acres. 945 fjlO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. I have several Cows, in full profit, for sale ; e.ixljr application necessary Oaten Sheaf Chaff now oh hand. 59 ~ BOBERTS. Matson, Cox, an 1 Co. Matson Cox & Go. UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. 726 j Acres. 233 Acres. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AHD GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACJCS. FENCING - WIRE-bfAll Sizes—BARBEL) and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TAnGRED turnips. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP. SEEDS of all descriptions. - . , MANGOLDS, ' ’ ' f CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOO rr and RYE GRASS. ; ] TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS,-BRAN; CHAFF, &C. r : ,



\CXICULTURAL 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 FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE ■. ' as ‘ ■ ;v ”■" ■" ; ' SATURDAYS, At.il o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK : Will be held at ■ASHBURTON' AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY: : ■ i •« NEXT SALE 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, Ashburton.



ON ACCOUNT OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. A Splendid Jarin FOR SALE, Together with LIVE AND DEAD STOCK THERE ON. 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, 1833, On the Premises. THEIR GRAND FARM situated near Waterton, containing 574 ACKKS 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,large Plantations, etCi,'etc. After the sale of the land the whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK Upon the farm will be submitted td 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 figs ; i 20 Store Pigs -1 ! . * LQOO Sheep Drays . i i. Ploughs Harrows . : ' ; . >■ Harness and Sundries too numerous to particularise •- Sale at .12 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. MATSON COX & CO.



Alfred Harrison.. SATURDAY, MAY 12th. 12 o’clock. ALLFRED HARRISON, instructed by the trustees in the estate of W. T. rNprrisbjiWatertfnj will by Public Auction, atnis* yards— . I Spring Cart 1 D.F. Plough Bellows, Blacksmiths’ Tools, etc., etc. 1051 ALFRED HAT'R ISON, ■ '■ Auctioneer:, UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. SATURDAY, 12xh MAY, At 12 o’clock. Alfred harrison win, Sell .by Public Auction, at his Yards, ' 1 BAY HORSE FOAL cow 2 YEARLINGS TIP DRAY and FRAME 17 SET DRAY HA RN ESS, RIDING SADDLE & BRIDLE SACKS CHAFF 1050 Trees, Lddder, and Sundries; also, Furniture and Effects. ALFRED HARRISON, • Auctioneer. T.'Bollock. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. THE ARCADE, b U RNETT STREET, Ashbuston. X U 0 TI O N'E ER’S l N OilC E. . In future- my SATURDAYS SALES will' Commenct at 1 o’clock instead of 1.30. T. BOLLOCK. T Q: LET.—SHOPS Apply to in East street. T. BULLOCK



TO LEL— ThVcEN'fRAL BAKERY, together with shop and dwelling house, near -Post office.- T. BULLOCK. flip LET, OR FOB, SALE-r-4flL lores I ' LAND, 1 together ■'with a' G 3TTAGE on the Fairfield Road, well watered with one of the County water races. T. BULLOCK fTIO LET—At a low rental. Central 1 BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri agle, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. o E 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, . ; ; [ : ; : I ! L ' . ,i Apply to , - -■ T. BOLLOCK. TjVIR SALE, P TER, together with Hbrae-poweir, by Andrews and Beavans. - T. BULLOCK. Jj together with a House of six rooms-, situated only a short distance from" the town of Ashburton. For full particulafa apply to the undersigned. - : - ;:o: T.. BULLOGE FOR comfortable COTTAGE of,sßooms, together wjth 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. ' 0 I ■ - T. BULLOCK, IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM; of , 123 Acres, well FOR SALE by private treaty, situated near the Hinds, together with interest in lease of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. / Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House;'of s‘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 seres 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 N. Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



ALTERATION OP DATE OF OPENING SALE. ■ ■' AT THE ARCADE SALBYARDS. On account of the inclemency of the weather, the opening sale at the Arcade will take place on - SATURDAY, 12th INSTANT, Instead of sth, as advertised, When a large number of Horses, Landed Properties, Buggies, Spring Carts, etc , will bo 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 C K . , Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MAY 12. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr James Bright to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on the above date, Hia well-known Racehorse s Nimrod. Nimrod is A . years old, end was the winner of the Ashburton Welter- Handicap and the Methven Cup., . Sale at 12 o’clock. ~T. BULLOCK, 1049 Auctioneer, j



W. S. (Sundry. —! i W. H. (Sundry, T JOE is' 4‘E D ' I i Uzn>EB I TKV! , l;'|„[ < \ LAND TRANSFER AOT, ‘PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books ahd Partnership' Accounts sUpiip»s ; vised, Audited, and Adjusted* Auditor fob thr Borough of AshbUrton a-rdsK, Ashburton Woollen Factory -Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter .Factory Ashburton Saleyarda Company -. Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Cdy. ’ ’ ' . • Ashburton Town Hall[Company 'V,'; - Etn, . ’ / Etc.,; ! Money to Lend ~ ON APPROVED FREEHCJdO j SECU RITY, repayable by, monthly instalments or otherwise. ;4‘ 1* Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY; ; STANDARD PROPERTY INYffIBT MENT SOCIETY.. East street, Ashburton.. -384 Business Notices. O M E:R SET STAB LE S. j -,n.-.:^p v --Husbaxidr ■" * Wishes to inform his friends and-the*, public generally that he has taken tjh Livery and Bait Stables lately earned on •by Mr J. Mcßae, and hopes to solicit a fair share of patronage.



: Good Paddock Accommodation, with plenty of water. ' 1042 w ONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE warns Hayes & Co. 01/ 25s 25a 4s : SLAUGHTERING THEIR GOODS ,1 At the following prices Good White Blankets ... ... 8s lid French Dress Serges - ... ... 4&d GostumeOloth ... 7«d Winceys • ... «d. American White Calico (pec doz.) ~3si lid; Tapestry Carpet .- ... Is lid’ Waterproof Coats ... ... 12s 6d We have a grand lot of Water proof Coates with Capes at ... Lot of Men’s Suits ... i ... ■Men’s Tweed Trousers ... — Mari’s Mole Trousers ■ ...- |Kid Gloves s ... .i; v \ ...‘ Ulsters - ... Feathers. ... ...‘ i Prilling ... ... *... fetays . ■ .... ... Muffs - Black. Hats ... .- Bibs■> ./i■■-/.. A ..'ivs;.-.--. ... Ribbon _-i...: . Garters . . - .v. Muslin Work ... L ... ... —2d- I Theabove are Special Lineewaare p. j offering at ■* t IMMENSE BEDUCTiONS. bun B6ot STOC'kS I • -V is aEAND 1 •' " ; At Prices that must please-all.. ■ 6d 6d ■6d dsiisa'! is oa 5s Od .• ...Bd 2Jd is 2d Is 9d 'ls 6d 3d. Id



pbaerve the address— - • HAYES & 00., h 4 Bullock's Arcade.' \ T • 1 H •> T .'i IS 51 lIS. i P. &D. Dtmcan,^ jiGRIOULTURAL. IMPLEMEOTH a. • SIANTJFAOTUBERS, L V‘-vi: 1 CHItiarOHUBCH AND ASHBIIBToi^,[ ~ IL j Haying-been appointed AGENTS .at-Aau-.r burtonfor the - ...., DEERING REAPER AND. T.^IISE binders, '' We are how. prepared-to take ordersfpr. next season. As only a limited number-, . will be imported, early . application u necessary. All orders received - after ApriT3o will be L 5 extra. 1 " j 1 Wq are also prepared to take orders for. MoCORMICK’S REAPERS BINDERS.,,, -6 Makers of Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Rollers,. Grab* hers. Seed-sowers, Strippers, Disc Harrows'of all' atzes, and every de i scription of Farm Implements. o;: -i I - Price List of Reapers andt /; Bindersan'd ;n Catalogue pf our own, Impleipfin,tjson plication. ' v ‘ “ ; tt-- •//■>': . ■ I. ,-i ■ 7. i'C Just received, A large quantity PLOUGHSHARES, Om»> BrandJ’ ordered expressly for Ashburton. Also, ■ - Some extra heavy Mould Boards (our own pattern)/ best cast steel, suitable ; i for contractors. s^sssuartr



REPAIRS of every description. o£ MACHINERY at reasonable charges. >. "y lOTOR I A.. RO JJ SB, EAST STREET. Dimant & Coe* ; Are still selling at prices which Gate gained for their immense popularity in the past. , U All goods marked in plain figures, and sold at a profit calculated to‘' r affor€f* J '’ such advantages as no other house in town can permanently offer. Our WINTER STOCK; recently 're-j. ceived is Extraordinary Good Value. DIMANT & COE, ; L: '< REAPY- MON E Y DR A PERS, ; 1 CLOTHIERS, &a. , ' 5 ' Victoria House, East street, lj Ashburton. ;■ .816 :



H O T O G RAP H T; : harles LawrendiE^S PHOTOGRAPHER (0! High street, Christchurch). By special Appointment to the Governor, 1 Begs to informs the residents of Ashbur ton and the surrounding districts, thathe has OPENED in SAUNDERS 5 BUILD. 1N63, East street, Ashburton, and as - all 1; Pictures will be taken by himself, it will be a sufficient guarantee that none b|it:o satisfactory Photographs will be sent out' ; of his Studio. ■ "■-■■■ w. «-.ihl mqs i - ,V-OC INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS of Childrentaken. Equally {good results are obtained on dull days" this process; Pictures enlarged to an/ f * site, andfinisfaed in Oil; Water'Color orl. Crayons. 966



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