sfi. . district. The extension will be about 6 miles in length. Should any balance then remain of the special fund ol £.250 returned by the Road Board and allocated tor water supply purposes for South Rakaia district, I would suggest that lit be used in widening the fords on some of the branch races in that district, especially that on D 4 race near Mr Vuchetick’s, which is an im portant line of road. The branch race Fi which passes through Caunty Saleyards will he finished in a few days. The races 83, Ri, and Qi in Rangitata district, have been com pleted since the Council last met. I have pre pared specifications etc. for Alford Station water supply, tenders for which will be laid before you to-day, and have also arranged for a branch race for the settlers nearTaylor’sstream in the event of their contributing for that service as they say they are prepared to do.—Mainten ance of County Water Supply : As requested by the Council I have prepared detached lists shew ing length of water-races through the various properties from which it appears the aggregate is now 732 miles, including the races tendered for to-day; the mileages being as follows r. 1 Ashburton-Rakaia Plains Water Supply—

• Miles. Constructed out of county funds ... 271 1 Constructed at owner’s expense ... 130 Wakanui Flat—owners paid half cost 27 , 428 2. Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply— Constructed out of county funds ... 190 Do. at owners’ expense, including Al ' lord Station supply 59 ' 1 Do. Mount Somers out of county funds 25 Wheatstone district (authorised) ... 30 ’ . 304 ■ Grand Total 732 With reference to the mileage charge for maintenance proposed by the Council, I have affixed prices to those races which have been made out of the county funds, on the basis of a minimum length of 40 chains at a yearly rate for that length of 15s, and 7s 6d for every, additional 20 chains or fraction thereof. This would give a yearly revenue for mainte nance as follows : - ■ £ s. d. Ashburton Rakaia water-race ... 437 7 6 Ashburton Kangitata 257 5 6 Mount Somers and Springburn... 33 7 6 Wakanui Flat ... 24 18 9 Wheatstone district 25; o o

£777 19 3 • The rates for Wakanui flat and VV heatstone are. computed at one half of the others, as the owners contribute half cost of the races. For the . races made entirely at owners cost, I understand the Council do not propose in the mc&ntime to make any rate From the data how givefa in the accompanying detailed lists, the Council will be in a position to determine" itt what direction it will be desirable to make alterations, w|iei her in regard to the minimum lengths,; or Scale of charges. The above amount of L 777 will probably be found too small to meet the cost of periodical clearing out such repairs to head-works after floods, fords,,rangers wages, and other contingent ex penses, representing as it does only about one sjxtemth{l-l6th) of a penny per pound on the ratable value of the County.—Main Road : With reference to the question of main road in KJjde district, for which the Council has applied to Government for a grant in aid under the Roads 'and Bridges Construction Act, it-' would appear from the maps just returned from the Land Office, that part only ofitheroad applied for comes under the cate gory .of -a main road, and it will be for the Council to consider how the remainder is to be dealt with. This general question of main roads throughout the County seems to me to form a subject for the Council’s revision at the present time.—Water-races : The supply in the various Yaces has been fairly maintained of late witji tile exception of P and R races in the Hinds and Ealing districts, both of which have been rather intermittent. It would _ tend greatly to the efficiency Of the races in the Kahgrtata district if a small shanty were pro vided and placed in a central position in that district Tor Ranger No. 2, so that he might be able to stay there over night occasionally, and devote more time than at present to that out lying district. As the time has now arrived for making final arrangements for the thorough cleaning of water-races by the various occu .. pitfrs, I beg now to ask instructions from the Council as to this matter. I would suggest that a commencement be made in a week, and that three alternate races, with their branches, be shut off for a week at a time until all the races in their (turn have been gone over. Taking first week, viz., races A, C, and E with their branches. A being the line passing Pound at Methven; thence through Mr Ulyett’s 1. land, crossing railway about 2% miles north of Ashburton, and so on through Fairfield Estate and Messrs Cowan and "Mime’s property to the sea line, Cis the line knowti as the original test channel from Methven to Dundas, and Cl its extensions sea wards, C2 is the Lyndhurst and Dundas race supplying near its lower end Mr Martin Griffin, Messrs Hampton, Allen, and others. E, El, Ea, E 3, E 4, Es, and E 6 represent all the races supplied from Mount Harding, the mains cross sing the railway between Chcrtsey and Kakaia, and embracing the Highbank, Corwar, Rokeby, Rakaia, and Acton districts. The will have to exercise great vigiience, and concentrate their attention for the time being to such of the races as may be in process of ."being cleared out, and if they cannot get over all the ground in the short time allotted for the work, special provision must be made to supplement theiwork of inspection, so that the scheme for cleansing maybe efficiently car ried out. —Hinds River Conservancy : I have seen .Mr Grigg on this subject; he fs prepared to take the'initiatory stepsjto have the district fixed, and the control of the works placed in the Council’s hands. Meantime he is anxious that’the Council should undertake the work of clearing out some part of the obstruction re cently formed in New Cut to Big Gully, so that the river might work its way through it. He also requests the' Council to undertake as a mepsttre for temporary relief the clearing away of % gravel bank at Boundary road, to cost about L3O, and to state the conditions under which, they will do those necessary works. In every case he asks that the work be done under the supervision of the Council.—Encroach mentsr—Ashburton River : The heavy flood of yesterday, caused by the melting of snow on the ranges, have further damaged the river" banks in Wakanui district. I was having the Inlet of the Wakanui Flat water supply opened up," but as the flood ha% earned away about a chain of the river bank and cut oft the small sluices, etc., it will be needless to do anything there' until the Committee decides on the general- 1 question of protective work. The Eead-wdrks in the hill district are uninjured, only in softie instances a quantity of silt will reqmre to be cleared away.—Upper Rangitata Badge : iThe Rangitata-river was in full flood yesterday, and this bridge remains secure.— W. Baxter, County Engineer. WATBB-BAO£ IN WATERTON DISTRICT.

It 'was resolved that the Engineer’s sug gestion in regard to the race for Messrs Rountree, Bundle, and others in the ■Waterloo district should be approved, and that the owners interested be re quired to sign an agreement signifying their liability to keep clean the creek which supplies the race. " maintenance o t water supply. On the motion of Mr Bullock, seconded by Mr Taylor, it was decided that the paragraph in the Engineer’s report re the annual charge for water supply be referred to the Water Supply Commutee for their oonsideration and report.

WATER RACES. The Chairman was auth rised to arrange for a moveable hut for ranger No. 2. It was resolved that the Engineer’s scheme for clearing the water-races be approved of, and the matter be proceeded with as soon as possible, owners of pro * petty; |to be given a week’s notice by advertisement -1 BfNpS RIVER CONSERVANCY. IJJhe Jjngineer was authorised to get the necessary work done, at a cost not exceed ing L7O, on the receipt of that sum from - (fio persons interested, such payment to he tpe first charge on the proposed special Wte. ASHEORTON RIVER ENCROACHMENT. Jt was decided that the Protective Works Committee be requested to report pn (hi* matter: DEPUTATION. Messrs D. McLean, H. Friedlander, #pd,A. Hartison waited on the Council / for (lie purpose of obtaining information ©oncoming the .declaring certain roads I mamrisads. . Tl» Chairman enlightened the deputa rK . tion on the subject, and they then with- I® 1 dWW. t r.

PLANT ING COMMITTEE. A report from this Committee was read and on the motion of the Chairman, se conded by Mr Jackson, was adopted. PROTECTIVE WORKS. The Protective Works Committee re ported that they have visited the points where the river encroaches,'and that they are unable to approve of the Engineer’s suggestion that a straight cut through the land of Messrs Du lley and Northey to carry the river in one stream t' the sea, as they did not think the responsibility attached to such an undertaking should be borne by the Com cil. A furthar exteo sion of time was asked by the Committee to enable them to interview persons inter ested in each case.—The report was adopted. SMALL BIRDS. The Small Birds Committee reported that all the poisoned wheat had been dis tributed. The quantity sent out was sufficient for this year and the Committee understood it had been very effective. It was recommended that during the earning spring the same price should be given for collections of eggs and heads as last year. The report was adopted.

ACCOUNTS. The monthly accounts were passed for payment. CORRESPONDENCE. Mr S. E. Poyntz wrote, asking the Council to take into consideration Mr Bradley’s claim from the contractors McComb and Co., and that some action be taken in the matter. The letter was read, and it was decided that the affair stand over.

Mr J. Jackson, Chairman of the Mount Hutt Hoad Board, forwarded » resolution of the Board to the effect that the County Council should pay the cost of repairs hat are necessary to the roads in the neigh borhood of Methven, on acconnt of the storm-water turned on to them from Chapman’s creek.—Referred to the En gineer to report. Mr Wm. Sutherland wrote stating that he had been at a considerable loss in carrying out his contract, and asking the Council to take his case into considera tion.—lt was decided that the Council does not see its way to help Mr Suther land in the matter.

Mr W. L Allan wrote accepting the Council’s offer to lease reserve 173 for seven years at a yearly rental of 10s per acre.—Read.

[Left sitting.]

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, August 9. The anxiety felt for the safety of the ship Northumberland has been somewhat allayed, as advices have been received that she was at St Helena on June Bth. She encountered a very severe gale. All the officers required for the organi sation of the difence scheme have been selected at Home. Certain officers of the Railway Depart ment have reported upon the feasibility of constructing much lighter and cheaper lines than any yet made. The Melbourne Presbytery appointed a committee to consider what action •be taken regarding the recent proceedings in Scott’s Church, on the occasion of a lec tors delivered by Judge Higginbotham. Judge Skinner finally retires from the County Court Bench at the end of the year. The Exhibition Trust is taking steps to utilise the Exhibition buildings as a place of recreation for the public. Shakell, lately declared to be elected by the Election Committee, is now being sued for penalties. If the case goes against him the Governor in Council will remit penalties. Sydney, August 9. The question of the Irish informers oc cupied a prominent place in public atten tion, and great satisfaction was felt at tbe decision of the Homo Government to take charge of the men, who are now on board the war ship Nelson. The Ministers of Education, Mines and Justice have proceeded on a tour in the Northern District.

Mr Stevens Moor, Second Clerk in the Legislative Council, has been appointed Sergeant-at-Arms in the room of Mr Shadforth, who retires. Sir Francis Smith, Chief Justice of Tas mania, is at present on • a visit to this colony. Very large entries were received for the Spring meeting of the A.J.C. Forty three still remain in the Metropolitan, but will be thinned down before the final acceptances are declared. It is very fine weather, and rain is much wanted in the country districts. Brisbane, August 9. A large influx of Chinese ,is expected daily. Nearly a thousand Chinese laborers have been ordered to be sent out as fast as possible before Paliament meets and restrictive legislation can be adopted. Mr Mcllratth, in addressing the elec tors, said he did not intend ko recede one inch from the principle, and had not the slightest doubt he would be able to carry out tbe pridciples initiated.

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The following additional cable message has been received from Mr Kelsey, Lon don. “Four first-class brokers have de clared the stones genuine, hence my cable. In reply to yours pressing for opinion ex pressed and answering mine to await result of cutting, the result now shows the stones to be only crystals (something here undecipherable). The specific gravity wanting. Hold Government geologist’s certificate. Appearance of stones admitted very deceptive.

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[reuter’s telegrams—copyright.] The French Outrage. London, August 14.

In the House of Commons last night, Lord E. Fitzmaurice stated, in reply to a question, that parleying was now proceeding with the French Go rernment regarding the detention of the Rev Mr Shaw, a British mission ary, by the French authorities at Tama tave. The Earthquake at Ischia- A fund has been started at the Man sion House for the relief of the suf ferersby the recent earthquake at Ischia. The Spanish Rising. Madrid, Aug. 13. King Alfonso has decided to make a tour through the disturbed provinces, and will review the garisons at various towns. [Received August 15, 2 25 p.m.] Fatal Fire in a Lunatic Asylum. London, August 14- The private lunatic asylum at South all, nine miles from London, was totally destroyed by fire last night, and five in mates perished in the flames, T|ie Cholera Spreading. Alexandria, Aug. 14. Notwithstanding the stringent pre cautions being taken to prevent the spread of the epidemic there has been an alarming increase in the number of people attacked with cholera during the past 24 hours.

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[REUTER’S lI'LKO RAAIS—COPVRIODT. ] Shipping. hVDNET, Yesterday. Arrived, this morning—Union Com pany's steamship Waihora, from Auck land. Sporting News. The following is the latest betting on the Hawkesbury Handicap—Gately, 2 to 1 ; Cunnamulla, 8 to 1. Mr John Tait, the well-known horse owner, is seriously ill.

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[per press association.] A Successful Start. Auckland, To-day. The floating of the new Mortgage Com pany, with a capital of L 2,000,000, has largely exceeded the expectations of the promoters of the Company, as the appli cations for shares from all portions of the country are far in excess of any number that can be allotted them if the entire 100.000 shares were issued instial of 50.000 as originally intended. It is not known what action the directors will take to meet the demand for shares, but pro bably a larger number will issue than was contemplated. Even the applicants can not by any means receive the number of shares they have applied for. A Gum Monopoly.

Mr Oppenheimer, of Auckland, has arranged for the working of the gum fields of New Caledonia. He has a concession to dig and export gum for ten years, and has made a contract with the Messageries Maritime Comp ny, to convey gum from New Caledonia to London for 60 francs per ton. Mr Oppenheimer is to have 350 convicts employed in digging and seventy natives. He intends to send down from 100 to 150 experienced gum diggers from Auckland. Three Runaways. Three boys named Thomson, Parker, and O’Leary, the latter boy from the South, are mirsing from the Training School since July 25th. A boat was stolen on the same night, and as a gale was blowing at the time, it is feared they a:e drowned. The same boys bolted with Mitchelson’s yacht some time ago, and were caught. Severe Earthquake. Gisborne, To-day.

The most severe shock of earthquake ever experienced here occurred this morn ing at three o’clock, followed by several minor ones. The first seemed as if som« powder magazine had exploded, and caused much consternation amongst timid people. The Golden Crown Claim. Wellington, To-day. The value of the gold taken from the Golden Crown claim is stated by good authorities to range from L 3 15s to L 3 18s per ounce. Fire. Dunedin, To-day. A six-roomed house at Roslyn, owned and occunied by William liarnes, was totally destroyed by fire last night. The origin of the lire is unknown. The build ing was insured for Ll5O. Ecclesiastical. The presbytery have refused to sustain the call of Napier to the Rev Charles Rosa.

Licensing. Mr Haggitt applied to the Supreme Court for a mandamus compelling the Licensing Bench to issue a license for the railway refreshment rooms.

THE ASHBUBTON GKDAKDIAN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1883.



Kidney complaint, one of the most copimon and yet most neglected diseases of this country, can be readily cured by the use of tlop Bitters. See.—[AdVl.] S Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, consti pation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured by “ Wells’ May Apple Pills.” $d and is boxes at druggists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents for Australasia. 2 Holloway’s Pills. —The changes of tem perature and weather frequently upset persons who are most caretul of their health, and most particular in their diets. These corrective, purifying, and gentle aperient Pills arc the best remedy for all defective actions of the digestive organs ; they augment the appetite, strengthen the stomach, correct biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from the system. Holloways’ Pills are composed of rare balsams, uumixed with baser matter, and on that account are pe culiarly well adapted for the young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained fame in the past, so will it preserve it in the uture by itsrenovutingandinvigoratingqualities, and its incapacity of doing harm.—[Advt.]



TOWN EDITION. Issued at 4. 30 p. m.



ttsa Late Advertisements Postponement OF PRESBYTERIAN TEA MEETING. In consequence of serious illness in Mr Beattie’s family the Tea Meeting will be POSTPONED until further notice. 8 321



PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Rev. W. West will Preach in the above Church on Sabbath, 19th August, Morning and Evening. Collections in aid of Church Debt Ex tension Fund. 8 322 ANTERBURY LINSEED OIL FIBRE COMPANY (LIMITED). A MEETING of those interested in the European Flax Industry will be held on FRIDAY next, 17th inst., at Quill’s Hotel, at 7 30 p in.; also, at the -chool house, Flemington, on SATURDAY, August 18th, at 7.30 p.m. All information in referenc to the steps about to be taken in .this district by the Company during the ensuing season will be thoroughly explained by the under signed. J. DAVIS, Agent for the Company. 8 323



In Bankruptcy. IN the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the bankruptcy of WILLIAM FERGUSSON and JOHN LECKEY, of Methven, Laborers, debtors. Notice is hereby given that the credi tors of the abovenamed debtors having filled to elect a creditors’ trustee, 1 hereby appoint William Richardson Boyle, of Ashburton, a Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, creditors’ trustee jin this bankruptcy; and further, thatj|the said William Richardson Boyle ha«B fc his day filed in the above Court a written acceptance of the said Trustee ship. Dated.this 15th day of August, 1883. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. E. G. Crisp, 1 Solicitor for Debtors. 8 324 I hereby summon a meeting of the preditora of the abovenamed debtors to be held at the offices of E. G. Crisp, solicitor, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 20th day of August instant., at 2 p.m., to consider an intended application by the above named debtors for their discharge. Dated this 15th day of August, 1883. W. R. BOYLE, Creditors’ Trustee. E. G. Crisp,. Solicitor for debtors. 8 325



Lost. LO'-T —An ORDER, on G. Gould, of Chiisitchcurch. Drawn in favor of James Corrigan, signed by Donald Cameron. Payment thereof is stopped. Finder rewarded by leaving same at the Office of this Paper. 8 305 Amusements. Oddfellow s’ hall, Ashburton. Positively for one night only. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17. Return visit of Messrs Stanley and Darby shire’s JUVENILE OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY OF 40 PERFORMERS 40 Who will appear in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Chef d’oeavre, the I Pirates of Penzance OR THE SLAVE OF DUTY. New Dresses, New Scenery. New Effects. Remember—FOß ONE NIGHT ONLY, Prices—Front seats, 4s ; back seats, 2s. Doors open at 7.30 ; overture at 8. Plan of reserved seats can be seen at O. Carstens and Co’s, where tickets can also be obtained. W. FARMER, 8 268 Agent.



Meetings. jQ RAMA T I C CLUB. A MEETING of the above will be held at Town Hall, THURSDAY, August 16th, at 7 p.m. sharp. Important busi ness. All members please attend, D. ZANDER, 8 318 Secretary.



TEMPERANCE MISSION. Blue Ribbon MOVEMENT. A series of three Meetings will be held in the Town Hall, Thursday Evening, 16th August—Alfred Saunders, Esq., Chairman. Friday Evening, 37th August--Robert Alcorn, Esq., Chairman. Saturday Evening, 18th August—David Brown, Esq., Chairman. Chair will be taken at 7.30 p.m. Addresses will be delivered by the Rev. Taylor, of Addington ; Rev. Bray, of Greendale ; Rev. West, of Southbridge; J. T; Smith, Esq., P.G.W.C.T., of Christchurch, and others. Noonday Prajer Meetings in the Town Hall from Monday, 13th August, every day during the week, from 12.30 to 1.30 o’clock. Music by an efficient choir. 8 259 Tenders. rjIKCsDERS FOR GoßtiE CUTTING. TENDERS are invited for CUTTING 30 (thirty) miles GORSE FENCES Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than noon on FRIDAY, the 17th instant. For particulars apply to DONALD M'LEAN, 8 280 Lagmhor. rjp O WIRE FENC ER S. TENDERS are invited for the PUT TING UP of 10 (ten) miles of wire Fencing Tenders to be sent in not later than noon of FRIDAY, the 17th instant. None but first-class fencers need apply. For particulars apply to DONALD M'LEAN, 8 281 Lagmhor. Public Notices. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to the assigned estate of T. Chambers, Bootmaker, must be PAID to me at once or legal proceedings will be taken. B. HUuHES. Ashburton, August 10, 1883. 8 297



I HEREBY authorise Messrs Robinson and Townshbnd, Merchants, Have lock street, to COLLECT the FEES for my Entire horse Drayman. J. B. SUTTON, 8 262 Invercargill. N OTIOE OF REMOVAL. The undersigned begs to notify that he has REMOVED into his new offices, No. 3, Friedlander’s Buildings, Burnett street. Office of the Ashburton Woollen and Cheese and Butter Factories (Limited). 8 31.) 8. E. POYNTZ. Tl/rOUNT HU IT ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. Persons allowing GORSE to spread on to the roads from their fences and ne- | electing to remove the same are liable to the Road Board for the cost of removing the obstructions in all cases in which the Board has to perform the work. JULIAN JACKSON, g gig Chairman. gANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Applications to LEASE the premises formerly occupied by the Bank in East street will be received up to MONDAY, the 20th inst. Full particulars as to terms and con ditions can be obtained from S. S. REVANS, Manager. Ashburton, 13th August, 1883. 8 306 u NITED 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, 139]_ West street, Ashburton.



Ashburton building SOCIETY. PERMAN ENT & INVESTMENT The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, G 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. To Let, TO LET ON LEASE TERM OF TEARS, OR FOR TWO CROPS, 1,130 Acres of Land near Hinds, in one or more lots. The Land is fenced and subdivided, and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 936



T. .Bullock. Saturday, is™ august. Trees, Trees. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to f 0 1 by Public Auction, al tint Meade, on the above date— -2,000 Fruit Trees, Apples, Pears, etc. 1,500 VVellingtonias, Lawsonianas, Cu presses, etc. Sale at 1 o’clock. 8 313 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



VALUABLE SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Freeholder to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, 18th AUGUST, A very desirable plot of ground, on which is erected a comfortable Dwelling-house, being, part of lot 256 and part of rural section 6559, containing about 2 roods 20 perches, having a fron tage of about li chains on the Wakanui road, and a very short ! distance from the Town Belt. Persons desirous of purchasing are in vited to inspect it previous to the sale. Terms liberal. Sale at I o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 8 284 Auctioneer. mO LET—SHOP in East Mreet. Ap 1 ply to T. BULLOCK. rji O L E tT SHOP in Triangle, near the Post Office. T. BULLOCK. O R SALE. 2 Double-Furrow Ploughs. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



OR SALE. PIER GLASSES. Two in Black and Gold, 38 x 30. JjlOR SALE CHEAP. Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. O R SALE. 94 acres 2 roods 38 perches part of Ringwood Estate. This is very good land, well fenced, and laid down to grass. 0 R ‘ S A L E . R. S, 28752, containing 146 acres, sit uated about 3 miles from the Town of Ashburton. This is new land, and suit able !or breaking up for wheat. T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK.



M o _* . V. Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BfJLtOOK.



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,



Albert Roberts. 0 T I C E. Albert Roberts Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. White, Red, Alsyke, Oowgrass RYE JRASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOL PACKS, Seaming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Hails BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle KEROSEHE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rock-salt FLOUR, 50, 100, 200 lb bags, Oatmeal, IS A BUYER OF Rye Grass, HAS FOR SALE— Clovers,



Potatoes FENCING WIRE, 8,9, 10, also Gal vanised Barb Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat, and Crushed Oats Seed, WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store FOR SALE OR SHIPMENT Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & CO. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch. Also, THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of Australasia. N.B.—BONUS YEAR, 1883-4.



S. E. Pc V'v* r: meE ASHBURTON GENERAL X AGENCY AND COMMISSION OFFICES, AND CENTRAL DEPOT FOR THE SALE OF goods o ; ' c. gonialmanu j- act dr-;.



Having been : pm>it.'ed agcf-t for s< ve ral colonial m--ii:wfa im s, a..U being de sirous of introducing into the market locally made articles, the undersigned begs to notify to his friends and the public that he has in stock— Colonial-made Ranges, Register grates, Washing Boilers, Fountain Wash ing Boilers, Iron Wheelbarrows, Iron Pig Troughs, and sundry articles too numerous to mention at prices that will compare more than favorably with the imported article. Wire netting of all sizes, from Ift to 6ft wide, and from finch mesh to 4 inch do. Portable Poultry Hurdles, Hen Coops, Sheep Netting, Wrought Iron Stakes, etc. TO FARMERS— Bewick’s celebrated Lactine for calf feeding—better than milk and half the cost. • . Bowick’s Restorine for Cattle, Sheep, Horses, and Pigs—the beat fatten ing food extant. (Any article not in stock can be obtained direct from manufacturers.) Clover Seeds of all descriptions, quality goodj



LAND AND AGENCY BUSINESS. Several eligible Farms in various parts of the County for sale. For Sale— A five-roomed house in Havelock street west A five-roomed house in Cameron street west A six-roomed house in Wakanui road A six-roomed house in Moore street A two-roomed house at Trevorton A four-roomed house in Princes street, Trevorton A three-roomed house on N.E. Belt A four-roomed House on N.E. Belt, on very easy terms Two four-roomed houses in Peter street And several others.



SUBURBAN PROPERTY. 16 acres in Allenton 9 acres on Wakanui Creek 1 acre, Walsh’s Paddock, splendid site for a residence 11 acres at Tinwald, fronting the Great South Road Sections in Allenton near the Woollen Factory; also in Mayo’s paddock 100 acres near the racecourse. To Let— Several houses in town and suburbs, amongst others— A two-roomed house at Trevorton A three-roomed hou»e at Tinwald A four-roomed house, Mayo’s paddock A shop and dwelling in Tancred street MONEY! MONEY!! MONEY!!! Loans arranged on Freehold security at current rates. Agent for the HAMBURG-MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Subscribed capital £3,000,000. Risks taken on all classes of Property. Prompt settlements. MONEY TO LEND On Freehold Security, in sums to suit borrowers, at current rates. Apply— S. E. Poyntz, EAST STREET, Or, Box 43, P.O. ASHBURTON. 835



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- ' stents. James Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022 a——M—— George Jameson. New Seeds, jpiRESH, PURE, AN© RELIABLE. CLOVERS GRASSES MANGOLD CARROT, also SUTTON’S CHOICE FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEEDS, in small packets, from sixpence each—in great variety, also BATH KIDNEY and BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. 7 160



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, 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 tf GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton. Relief from cough in five MINUTES. Bonhinqton’s Pec- XOKAL OXYMEL OF CAKKAGEEN OB IbISH Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. May be obtained at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— Geokge Bonnington, Christchurch.



Business Notices. •jgXPIRATION OF LEASE. Cheap Sale OF Ironmongery Etc. As the LEASE cf our PREMISES Expires in OCTOBER NEXT, we have resolved on CLEARING OUT f A Large Portion of our Extensive Stocks of IRONMONGERY AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE. The prices we have decided on Selling at are bound to effect this object, and save the expense and risk of Removal.



FURNISHING IRONMONGERY. A Splendid Assortment of New Goods. RANGES AND GRATES, New shipment, very Cheap. New and Handsome LAMPS. BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY, CARPENTER S’ TOOLS. 200 Kegs Wire NAILS, all sizes. 30 Tons Fencing wire. Galvanized Steel Barb WIRE 50 KEGS STAPLES. Orr and Co. Provisions AND Groceries. We have a Large and Superior Stock of all the Leading Lines in this Depart ment, and our TEAS are Pure and of Excellent Quality. Those who complain that they cannot procure a good article elsewhere, SHOULD GIVE US A TRIAL.



Purchasers in this Department will par ticipate in the reductions, we have now decided on making. Crockery AND Glassware. Practically Without Reserve. The Public will please observe that this is the FIRST SALE OF THE .KIND WE HAVE HELD, And we can assure them that they will get good Value for their Money during the next six weeks. Orr & Co. 8-278



Business Notices. yiOTORIA HO ÜBS, 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 p.ofit calculated to afford such advantages as no other house in town can permanently c Shr. Our "WINTER STOCK recently re ceived is Extraordinary Good Value. DIMANT & COE. READY-MONEY DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, &0., Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816



Coal, Coal, Coal. IJIHE undersigned is now Landing a FRESH SUPPLY OF BEST Newcastle Goal, Also A SUPPLY OF BEST NATIVE COAL Alpheus Hayes, TIMBER AN» COAL MERCHANT, East street. SHORT WOOD supplied IN ANT QUANTITIES.



T>ARGAINS! BARGAINS li & Bargains. TO SAVE REMOVAL! MUST BE SOLD'. UNDER COST! THE Little Dust Pan Having decided te CLOSE their ESTABLISHMENT on the 16th of August. Offer to tho inhabitants of Ashburton the whole of their Valuable Stock at UNDER COST PRICE. GREAT REDUCTIONS In Crockeryware and Tinware. Note the Address— LITTLE DUST PAN, Corner East and Barnett streets, ASHBURTON. 1156 Books. Books. IN Great Variety, by the Best Authors. Macaulay’s Essays etc., Sydney Smith’s Essays, Bscon’s Essays, Locke on the Human Understanding, Locke on Toleration, Court and Times of Queen Elizabeth, Universal Instructor, Amateur Work, Illustrated History of the World, Scientific Recreation, The World’s Ex? plorers, Brave British Soldiers, Life Of Gladstone, The Lily Series (including a few new editions). An inspection respect fully solicited. A large stock of Stationery of every description, including Drawing Papers, Tracing Papers, Tracing Cloth, Deed Papers, etc. Latest novelties in Toys and Fancy Goods. Liberal Dis count to Schools, Committees, etc. R. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, j Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 121?



RAN CIS T. MAYO, HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE— Sections, with or without cottages. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. Bone Manure, from bone meal to inch bone An 8-horse-power Engine and Clayton and Shuttleworth Combine and Elevator. Bones Purchased in any quantity for Cash. Orders by Post promptly attended to. Also, — F. T. Mayo,



Seeds. JJED # WHITE CLOVERS ALSYKE COW GRASS GORSE MANGOLDS GRASS SEED PEAS BEANS KIDNEY POTATOES WHEAT OATS BARLEY We have good supplies of the abere. All Prime Quality. HUDSON, RIDLEY AND CO., 186,138, Cashel sheet. 8 2



g.o ,0 T MAKERS We, the undersigned, having taken the business of Mr T. Chambers, we hoje by making a good article and strict attention • ■ to business, to merit a share of pnblfe ■ patronage, Fowke & M‘Ewen, BOOTMAKEBS, East street, Ashburtfu. 7 69