of the debate in the House of Lords on the' Deceased Wife’s - Sister Bill, Lord Cairns (an ex-Lord Chancellor) said the statement was made Tery broadly that men and women may marry in the colonies and be lawful hus band and wife there, and come to Eng land and be no longer lawful husband and wife. In that way it was said that a man r may marry two wives—one in the colonies and one in England. He denied alto gether the idea that they, the parent country, were bound in all things to fol low the colonies and adopt their legisla tion. There ought to be no misunder standing as to the law of marriage in the colonies. He contended that the law was

this: That if a domiciled Englishman in one of the colonies married a woman whc was a deceased wife’s sisterjthey were man lfi , and wife all over the world. But if they were not domiciled—if they were residents there without being domiciled—the mar riage was not good, and ought not to be . good. The idea that there was a peculiar- ity between this country and the colonies .. . • upon this matter was perfectly idle. ■ . ■Mr Joseph Cook, the celebrated Boston . lecturer, who was in Auckland » few . months since, having returned home, thus - : referred to the Australian colonies in an address he recently delivered :— ‘‘ Aus tralia is the most Americanised portion of ;; the British Empire. It is so vast that in . the few months you spend in it, in meet ing crowded lecture appointments, you cannot see half of it. Hut Australia con centratea its population in its cities. In £freen cities ef Australia and Tasmania in which you lecture, you find more than i - half the population. The towns cling to the river sources and the best seaports. Australia is, and for ages is likely to be, a orescent of population. The tips of it are at Port Darwin in the north, and at Ade laide in the south. The chief thickness of it is at Brisbane, Sydney, and Mel bourne. This crescent will enlarge until perhaps there may be in it, in Australia alone, a hundred million of people. Near the crescent will burn two stars of the first magnitude—Tasmania and New Zea land. ' Minor stars like the Fiji and smaller islands under British control will snrronnd this group, and so the whole constellation will float through the azure of history.” ’ The Melbourne Leader has been “found out ” in a matter which, according to its • ' Contemporary, the Australasian, “ in ’■' volves a piece of deliberate, though rather clumsy, deception practised on the public.” Some time ago the Leader an nounced that its agricultural reporter, Mr

John Lament Dow, had been despatched "■ to California to report on the agricultural : resources of that country, and a reference r to the passenger list of the Zealandia, the steamer by which he is alleged to have ■ sailed, shows that he booked in the name • of “J. Lament ” Soon after this surrep titious departure of its representative, the loader announced that the first letters from him would be received “early in July,” and subsequently it stated that ;'Had arrived by the City of New York, Jand ■ his first article was published in the header of July 14th, and consisted of a Circumstantial description of the voyage to San Francisco. “Now (says the Australasian) we ask the attention of the reader to some dates. The Zealandia, by which Mr J. L. Dow , sailed, left Sydney, on May 17, and wai due to arrive in San Francisco on ’ June 14. The mail by which it was an nounced that Mr J. L. Dow’s letters weSw received was to leave San Francisco ■ oh June 2, or 12 days before his arrival. As a fact, the movements of the steamers did not exactly correspond to the mail tables. Mr J. L. Dow arrived in San : Francisco on June 12, two days before due, and the City of New York suffered a detention, in, consequence of which she did not leave till June 10. But still this was two days before Mr ,J. L. Dow’s arrival.” Another Mel bourne paper, referring to his ex posd, says:—“Mr Dow’s experience of newspapers has taught him the truth of the saying that if you give a lie twenty four hours’ start, you can never catch it. He has turned the adage round the other way, and given ns practical proof that if ?ou start a—well, an American letter orty-eight hours after a rapid mail steamer, it will overhaul the vessel, after its post-mark, unseal the mail-bag, and make ' room for one inside,’ long before '■the steamer reaches Australia.” ’u- ;

TOWN EDITION. Issued at 4.30 p.m. For continuation of reading matter see fourth page.

THE ASHBURTON GOARDIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1883.



Late Advertisements The dawn of peace lodge TEA MEETING is POSTPONED from the 20th hist, until further notice. 8 354 A MEETING to ELECT a COM MITTEE to carry out a Ploughing Match will be held at Patton’s Hotel, Methven, on FRIDAY 24th inst. ft 357 MEETING of the PROMOTERS of ____ the Fountain Head Prospecting Com pany will be held at the Somerset Hotel at 8 p.m. THIS EVENING. ' All subscribers are requested to attend. 8 357 gLAUGHTERING LICENSE. | We hereby give notice that intend, at the County Council Meeting 12th September, 1883, to apply tor a slaughter ing license for large and small cattle for ;RS. 27308. CHISNALL BROS., Ohinemuri. Aug. 18th. 8 355



BAPTIST CHURCH, Ashburton (Hew Oddfellows’ Hall.) —Services VA held in the above hall every Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.; Evening, 6.30 p.m. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m, TO-MORROW August 19th, the Ordinance of Be lievers’Baptism will be administered in the Domain, at 9.45 a.m. The Rev T. Bray, of Greendale, will conduct each Service. All are invited. Hymn books .supplied. 8 366 In Bankruptcy. ■V. R. fj^'OTIOE— The Ashburton Guardian Is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts.



IN the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the bankruptcy of CHARLES LAKE, pf JCakaia, Laborer, a debtor. This is to notify that Charles Lake, of . Bakaia, laborer, has this day filed in the above honorable Court a declaration of .'>* his inability to meat bis engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of credi tors 1 to- be held at the District Courthouse, Aihburton, oh WEDNESDAY, the 22nd day of August, at eleven o’clock in the fp^enoon. ‘Dated this 17th day of August, 1883. • • 1 W. MARTIN, l : "* r J | ' Clerk of the Court. - /Gbbild D. Bsamson, Solicitor for debtor. . 8 344



Amusements. Ashburton quadrille ASSEMBLY. A Grand Ball Will be held in connection with the above at the Oddfellows’ Hall, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30. Dancing to commence at 8 sharp. Tickets 7s 6d, refreshments included. W. HICKS, 8 340 Hon. Sec. Entertainment. ETHYEN LIBRARY. An Amateur Dramatic Performance will be held in the SCHOOLROOM ON FRIDAY EVENING, 31st AUGUST. Bardell v. Pickwick By Members of Committee and others, to be followed by music—Vocal and Instrumental, and to wind up with the usual DANCE. 8 330 Meetings. c ANTERBURY LINSEED OIL AND 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 m.; also, at the School house, Flemirrgton, 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, 8 323 Agent for the Company.



“ OSPEL TEMPERANCE MISSION. MOVEMENT. THIS EVENING. A series of three Meetings will be held in the Town Hall, 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.0.T., of Christchurch, and others. Music by an efficient choir. 8 269 Blue Bibbon



Anniversary. Postponement OF ■ PRESBYTERIAN TEA MEETING. In consequence of serious illness in Mr Beattie’s family the Tea Meeting will be POSTPONED until further notice. NNIYERS AR Y SB RVICE S 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 tinction Fund. 8 322 8 321 IX Tenders.



E N D R R S. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of NE W STORES in East street. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of the undersigned, where ten ders will be received up to 9 a.m. on THURSDAY, the 23rd inst. 8 348 ORR & CO.



AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works : No. 59—Chertaey road ; Re-forming sides, etc., about 410 chains No. 60—Great South road : Supply of about 700 yards of metal. Specifications, etc., can be seen at the Board’s office, where tenders, endorsed with number of contract, will be received wiui liuiiiuer ui uoiuraui, win uo tcucivo till 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, Sept. Ist. FOOKS & SON, rjIENDEE E P T E D - The Tender of has been ac cepted for Wire Fencing. District Office, August 18th, 1883. District Surveyors, •"8 345 Public Noticf* 8 350 Lagmhor. Ronald mclean, er of James Smithesin, [, and H. Porter has been Etorse Cutting. DONALD McLEAN, Lagmhor.



E W WORK Copies of Mr Bowron’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be obtained at this office. Price, Is.



COUNTY COUNCIL. CLEANING OUT WATER-BAOES. Notice is hereby given that Races A, C, and E, with their branches, will be shut off for a week from next THURS DAY, 23rd inst., during which time occupiers are specially requested to clean out and thoroughly overhaul the Races through their respective sections. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 8 352 County Engineer.



SOMERS ROAD BOARD. I hereby give notice that a SPECIAL ORDER will be passed at the Meeting of the Boar 1 to be held on Monday, Sep tember 3rd, resolving that TWO MEM BERS of the Board (to be decided by lot), shall retire in the first week of May, 1884, and that TWO other MEMBERS (also decided by lot) shall retire in the first week of May, 1885, as per sections 75, 76, Road Board Act, 1882. A. B. PE ACHE, 8 341 Chairman. jyj-OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. The Mount Somers Road Board hereby publicly notify their intention of making a RATE of One Halfpenny in the Pound for the period ending March 31st, 1884, payable in one sum, on September 15th, at the Board’s Office, Mount Somers, and that the RATE BOOK will be OPEN for INSPECTION on and after MONDAY, August 27th, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., at the Board's Office, Mount Somers A. E. PEACHE, 8 342 Chairman.



j Public Notices. LL ACCOUNTS owing to the assigned estate of T. Chasiukus, Bootmaker, must be PAID to me at once or legal proceedings will be taken. B. HUuHPP. Ashburton, August 30, 1883. 8 297 F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon-Dentist, will visit Ashburton on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 23rd and 24th August, and may be consulted at Quill's Hotel. jy£OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given to Ratepayers that in cases where GORSE is growing on roads, unless it bo cleared before August 31st, the Board will take steps, under the Public Works Act, 1882, to compel the same to be cleared. A. E. PEACHE, 8 308 Chairman. UNITED FIRE AND MARINE' INSURANCE COMPANY.



With Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates—less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton. -jyj-OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. Persons allowing GORSE to spread on to the roads from their fences and ne glecting 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, 8 319 Chairman.



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 k i 5 i i t? 'he undersigned will offer during the ce ung season the whole of his enormous s.o k at Wholesale Prices, comprising the balance of last year’s Stock, the whole of Mr E. Fuller’s Stock, and 20 Cases to ar rive per Waikato. HUNDREDS OF BATS, To select from by the following makers;— Cobbett, Duke, Lillywhite, Jeffreys, Bart let, Ayers, Bussy, Grimwood and others. Extra large discounts to Clubs and Schools. TO ARRIVE—A Large Stock of Lawn Tennis (good), with all the latest improve ments.



W. BRICE, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH. 8 338 ANTERBURY LINSEED OIL FIBRE COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO LAND OWNERS ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH i The Company is desirous of obtaining offers of Sites of from 5 to 10 acres of Land for the purpose of erecting their Scutching Machinery now to hand, with or without water power. Water must, however, be available for retting purposes. SEED FOR SOWING. The Company is prepared to supply Seed of the best quality. Application to beiSent in to the Company’s Offices, Here ford street. Mr J. DAVIS, the Company’s Agent, will visit the d.strict this week, for the purpose of addressing the farmers on the question of Flax Growing, and explaining the Company’s plans for the future. I BEG to announce that I have ar ranged to TRANSFER my BUSI NESS of Land, Estate, Commission, and Insurance Agent, Rent and Debt Col lector, etc., to Messrs J. Ward and Son, of the Arcade Chambers, and I have pleasure in asking my clients to give my successors a continuance *f their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist July next. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. n'O STATION & STOCK OWNE X MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTO & DISTRICT. AND IN THE DISTRICTS, &c., &c. 8 339 M. MURPHY. Secretary. WILLIAM SMITH.



In reference to the foregoing announce ment from Mr William Smith, we hare the honor to state that in addition to the business we take over from Mr Smith, we are prepared to undertake Accountancy in all its branches, as well as any other business of a confidential nature, and we booe that by careful attention, reasonable c. -ges, and prompt settlements, to merit a s are of the public confidence and sup po t. receiving offices for Messrs Cuff and Graham’s “Australasian” FORWARD-| ING AGENCY, by which means a parcel of 21bs in weight can be forwarded from Ashburton and delivered in any part of England and Wales for the sura of 7a 3d, or in Scotland or Ireland for 8s 3d. Tariff of Charges oar oe seen at either the office in East street or the Arcade Cham bers. J, WARD & SON, Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, 29th .Tune, 1883 4871 Lost. LOST —A Drown Entire PONY. In formation in reference to same to S. Saunders or D. H. Brown. 8 346 For Sale. JpARLT SEED POTATOES. ON SALE, a large quantity of several new kinds of Early beed Potatoes also Bath Kidney for seed, and Blue Der wents—at reasonable prices. A. W. RANDELL, 8 340 Fruiterer, East street.



To Let. TO LET ON LEASE FOB. A TERM OF YEARS, / ok r' FOR TWO CROP S, I 1 Acres of Land neatp3inds, in A jIOU one or more Ipla. The Land is fenced and subdivided, and well supplied with water. j Apply, Office of this PapeiS 936 R. Wilkin & Go. IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF SHEEP, HORSES, FARMING IM. PLEMEN TSj Etc. Messrs robt. welkin & co. (in conjunction with Messes Bros) have been favored with instructions from William .Sounders, Em., to SeH by Public Auction), i(at hia.Honestead, Bum das, about sjpy miles fronaJChertseyfand nine miles ftfm °»f ill FRIDAjI |l2|p’clock sharp, of his first-class STOCK' 5 5,500 1,500 8,500 From John Tinline’sj Moore’s Esq., and C. flocks. owf: As FA MERI hol S nb| impleme; Together with sheeA . r BRED SHEEP WWET^BRS



The above have been on turnips since April last, and are good lines for freezing purposes, and will be sold in lines to suit purchasers. Also, £|QQ FIRST-GLASS HOGGETS A(\ PURE-BRED LEICESTER BAMS 8- 17 18 Also, DRAUGHT HORSES, young, sound, staunch and un doubtedly good YOUNG UNBROKEN DRAUGHTS, 1,2 and 3 year-old HACKS, Buggy Horses and young unbroken Thorough breds by some of the best sires in the country PONIES, quiet and trust worthy Also, A very large Collection of Implements, Consisting of Reapers and Binders, all of which have been overhauled by an ex) ert, and are now as good as new; 2 sets Disc Harrows, 2 sets Tine Har rows, 1 set Flexible Harrows, 2 heavy Rollers, 2 American Horse Rakes, 2 Drills with'Box and Can isters, 2 Treble Furrows, Drays, Wheelbarrows, Wire, Stakes, Sheep IS etting. Harness, etc., etc. Terms at sale. Luncheon provided. ROBT. WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton. The Auctioneers would direct special attention to this important sale. The whole of the stock is first-class, and thelm plementaj'all in good working order.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson. Cox & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on moat favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sixes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, Q *"■ °r the ** HOME MARKET.



LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales OR HORSES, COWS, RIGS, and ALL RINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE AT ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, AUGUST 21. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co, Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, ‘ , Ashburton. Cheap Storage. Apply 35 MATSON, COX & CO.



Matson, Cox, anl Go. UNDER BILL OF SALE. Messrs matson, cox & co., have received instructions from holder o f B'll of Sale to sell by Public Auction at the ASHBURTON YARDS TUESDAY, AUGUST 21st, 1883, First-class Dairy COWS in calf and in p’-ofit. CALVES 6 10 Double-furrow Hornsby PLOUGH Set Three-leaf HARRDWS. 8 336 T. Bullock. T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE AND A GENERAL MMISSION AGENT. .V Tke^rcade, # r '" t B-'U RNETT STREET, Ashburton. 0 LIT—SHOP in East street. Ap ppto/ T. BULLOCK.



rji i./ SHOP Office. 0 in L E T. Triangle, near the Post T. BULLOCK. O E. SALE, 2 Double-Furrow Ploughs. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



PIER GLASSES. Two in Black and Gold, 38 x 30. T. BULLOCK.



PO R SALE CHEAP. Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE. 94 acres 2 roods 38 perches part of Ringwood Estate. This is very good land, well fenced, and laid down to grass. T. BULLOCK.



R.S, 28752, containing 146 acres, sit uated about 3 miles from the Town of Ashburton. This is new land, and suit able ior breaking up for wheat. T. BULLOCK.



F o R s E. Price L 53. 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,



LAND FOR SALE. R.S. 27429, containing 118 acres 2 roods, n its native state, situated only about three-quarters of a mile froir Dromore station. Price, L 425 ; terms, as may be arranged Apply to T. BULLOCK. M o N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. N Albert Roberts. O T I 0 E. Albert Roberts



IS A BUYER OF Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— Clovers, White, Red, Alsyke, Cowgrass RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOL PACKS, Seaming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Rails 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 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. ’ IBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store FOR SALE OR SHIPMENT Albert Boberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & 00. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch. THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of Australasia. - N.B. —BONUS YEAR, 1883-4.



S. E. p-yntz. THE ASHBURTON GENERAL AGENCY AND COMMISSION OFFICES, AND CENTRAL DEPOT FOR THE SALE OF GOODS OF COLONIAL MANU FACTURE, Having been ;;py>nintod ag“f t fur seve ral colonial manufactures, aud 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—



Bowick’s celebrated Lactine for calf feeding—better than milk and half the cost. Bowick’s Reatorine for Cattle, Sheep, Horses, and Pigs—the best fatten ing food extant. (Any article not in stock can be obtained direct from manufacturers.) C.’over Seeds of ad descriptions, quality good. 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 Hoad 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 house 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, Bax 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 ments. James Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022



George Jameson. New Seeds, PURE, AND 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-pipea, Mottlded 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 Paa, 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 apd 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 brap.dij. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the werks, South Malvern, ox from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply tf GEORGE JAMESON, 8,61 Agent, Ashburton,



Relief from cough in five MINUTES, Bonnington’s Pec toral Oxymel of Carrageen or Irish 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 Prorinoe. Sold everywhere.— Georg* Bohningxon, Christchurch.



Business Notices. JgXPIRATION OF LEASE. Cheap Sale OP Ironmongery Etc. As the LEASE of our PREMISES Expires in OCTOBER NEXT, we have resolved on CLEARING OUT A Large Portion of our Extensive Stocks



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 noval. 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 W i R E. 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. Practically Without Reserve. The Public will please observe that this is the FIRST SALE OF THE KIND WE And we can assure them that they will get good Value for their Money during the next six weeks. Crockery AND Glassware. HAVE HELD) Orr & 1-278



Easiness Noticed. jQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT. MRS HODGE, Dressmaker, Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbar* ton and neighbourhood that she has Winter Dress Materials that can be dis posed of exceedingly cheap. Ladies Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry Office for Dome«*ic ?orvants. 8 320



10 TORI A HOUSE, EAST STREET. Dimant & Coe, Are still selling at prices which have gained for their establishment anch an immense popularity in the past. All goods marked in plain figures, and sold at a profit calculated to afford such advantages as no other house in town can permanently offer. Our WINTER STOCK recently re ceived is Extraordinary Good Value. DIMANT & COE, RBAPT-MONBY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816 Coal, Coal, Coal, f |IHE undersigned is now lAnding a FRESH SUPPLY OF BEST Newcastle Coal, Also A SUPPLY OF BEST NATIVE COAL Alpheus Hayes, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT East street. SHORT WOOD supplied IN ANY QUANTITIES,



6 sep Books. Books. IN Great Variety, by the Beat Authors. Macaulay’s Essays etc., Sydney Smith’s Essays, Bacon’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. Sevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 jTr ano I s 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 Also, — 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.



Seeds. *£JED &■ WHITE CLOVERS ALSYKE COW GRASS GORSB MANGOLDS GRASS SEED PEAS BEANS KIDNEY POTATOES WHEAT OATS BARLEY We have food supplies of the above. All Prime Quality. HUDSON, RIDLEY AND CO., 136,138, Cashel street. 8 226 O O T M A K E R S . We, the undersigned, having taken the business of Mr T. Chambers, we hope by making a good article and strict attention to business, to merit a share of pnblie patronage. patruJUßgtts Fowke & M‘Ewen, BOOTMAKERS, East street, Ashburton. 7 jgOOTS ! BOOTS ! 2 BOOTS 11* HAYES & CO. having bought the whole of Chambers's Stock of Boots and Shoes, are determined to clear them at » Tremendous Sacrifice. Lot of Ladies’ and Children’s Kid Boots, 60 to 75 pet cent Discount. Men’s and Boys’ Awmlly Cheap. Also, a quantity of Gum Boots, from 155., must be sold. At Tn Aboabe, Ashburton.