pies, carvings, bridges, and scenery; photographs of Mandarins and of the aboriginal inhabitants of Yunnan and the Shan States—the sketches of the men and women of the two latter men tioned countries showing great diversity and picturesqueness in the methods of attire. 'ln a few words the Rev. Dr Goold expressed the thanks of a large audience to Mr Colquhoun for his very interesting and instructive address.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The special annual meeting of the Bo rough Council was held at the Chambers this afternoon. Present—His Worship the Mayor, Crs St Hill, Nelson, A. Orr, and Bird. The Clerk read the clause in the Act under which the meeting was convened. His Worship the Mayor said that the meeting was called for the purpose of confirming the balance sheets and audi tors’ report of the Council for the past year.. The-balance-sheet now before the Council was open for discussion.

Cr St Hill drew the attention of the Council to the item for repairing lamps L 39 Is fid. He certainly thought that it was excessive.

The Mayor stated that the item in cluded several repairs, including new iron work, etc., and new lamps. Or St. Hill said that two or three lamps ware not lighted from the 28th April to May sth. He knew for a fact that some of -the glasses of the lamps were taken away and stored in sheds, and no one knew anything about them. He thought that if new lamps were supplied they should not be charged under .the head of “re pairs to lamps,” as in the balance-sheet before them. By letting a contract for repairing the lamps, he thought the Coun cil would effect a saving. Cr Orr said that the Gas Company could not light the lamps which Cr St. Hill had referred to, because they were not repaired during the time.

Cr Nelson said he could see that the the item was a very large one for lamps, and it was hardly right to pass the balauce ■ sheet if the item was unsuisfactory. His Worship the Mayor said that the repairing of the lamps was let to Mr .Hyde for-twelve months. He did not : think that any overcharge had been made.

Or St Hill said he did not wish to dis pute any of the accounts, but he certainly thought the auditors should not allow six hew lamps to be charged in the balance sheet as repairs to lamps. The matter then dropped. Cr St Hill moved the adoption of the balance-sheet and report. Or A. Orr seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. His Worship then signed the balance sheet, after which the meeting adjourned. A meeting of the Works Committee of the Borough Council was held this after noon.. Certain works referred to in the Engineer’s and inspectors of Nuisances reports were considered.

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[rbuter’s telegrams—copyright. ] The Fisheries Exhibition. , London, May 8. The Australian section of the Fisheries Exhibition, which is shortly to be opened here, is being pushed for ward rapidly. The various courts are already finely decorated, and the ex hibits are being unpacked and arranged without deley. The Royal College of Music. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales will open the new Royal College of Music to-day.

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{REDTBB’b TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] The Melbourne Art Gallery. Melbourne, Yesterday. The Art Gallery and Museum were opened yesterday for the first time on Sunday. Two thousand seven hun dred persons visited the building during the day. The Timber Trade.

Messrs C. S. Ross and Co. of this city report the sale of a cargo of kauri timber, ex Defence, at the following prices :—Super sawn flitches, 17s 6d ; sawn boards, rin, 16s per 100 ft lineal; T. and G. flooring, 6 x 8s; ditto, 9 s 3d-

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[per PRESS ASSOCIATION.] A Land Dispute. Auckland, To-day.

Mr Cornwall, of Samoa, whose dealings with Messrs McArthur and Co. have been several times before the public, and who recently horsewhipped a member of the firm in Queen street, has drawn up and transmitted to the Secretary of State for the Colonies a petition entering fully into all the circumstances of the case, and con tending that the seizure of land made by Messrs McArthur was unjust and illegal, and injurious to the interests of a large number of the natives of Samoa. It is reported in town that Mr Cornwall has got up a comp ny in connection with Samoa, and that Mr John Luudon left by the jerque India on Sunday to take pos session of the land in dispute. Arson. New Plymouth, To-day, At the Supreme Court, the .case of Daniels, for arson, was called on to-day, and is now being proceeded with. A Terrible Fate. Fbilding, To-day. A shocking fatal accident occurred here yesterday. A boy, ten years of age, named - William Salisbury was thrown from his horse. One of his feet caught in the stirrup, .the horse plunged about and then bolted,: dragging the unfortunate lad for about a mile. The body was found near the railway crossing shockingly mutilated, being disemboweled, both legs and arms broken, and the skull scalped and fractured. The body presented a most ghastly appearance. An inquest will be held to-day. T|te Minister pf Lands, Cheistohuech, To-day. Mr Bolleston left for Wellington this afternoon. Fatal Accident- A lad named Webb, an apprentice on the barque Cairnburg, fell off the yard to-day, and was killed.

Mr Rolleston left Christchurch for Wei. lington yesterday. Jackson, charged with shooting at Mr JohO'Deans, has been identified by Mr Deans’* gardener. The arson case against King and wife was partly heard at Christchurch yester day. and then adjourned till Friday. The annual meeting of the Church of England Temperance Society will be held to-night in the Arcade Chambers, Burnett atreetfttt 7.80 p.m. Special services are being held at the Primitive' Methodist Church every ■ evening"this week. The Rev. 0. H. Standage will, preach to-night, and Mr ' Barns to-morrow evening.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1883.



New Advertisements j TTTANTED —The person who toot YV away the rails from my gate in e front of my section at Tinwald, to return them at once to save prosecution. Jas. y Gudseli. • 1045 * ANTED. ! TENDERS for PLOUGHING 200 y Acres Land. Tenders to be lodged with Mr G. Jameson by the 14th next, and from whom also particulars can be ob tained, 1046 CHISNELL BROS, rj HE TENDER of Mr James Gardner L has been Accepted for building Store at Tinwald. 1047 R. BIRD. Ashburton bridge win b 9 Blocked for Traffic every night till SATURDAY, 12th inst. By order. J. BURNETT, 1044 Engineer Working Railways. Church of England temper ance society. ANNUAL MEETING TO-NIGHT, in the Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, at 7.30 p.m. F. FEREIMAN, 1048 Hon. Sec. a— l^— B——ln



Public Notices. 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. O T I 0 E. Any person or persona found on Grove Farm, gathering mushrooms or otherwise Trespassing in pursuit of game, without written notice, will be prosecuted. JOHN CARTER, 487 Manager. 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. nl6 F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, wiil VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l 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



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. Oysters, Oysters. CONSTANT Supply of Fresh FISH and OYSTERS to be had at Harry Aixkbn’s, Wakanui road, near Post Office. 929 COALS, COALS.—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. ) Tenders. WANTED, TENDERS for PLOUGH ING about 235 acres of Turnip and Stubble Land. Tenders to be in by Saturday, May 12. For particulars apply 1029 MATSON, COX & CO. AN TED. TENDERS for STUBBLE PLOUGH ING on J. T. Brown’s Farm, Mitcham. Furrows to be 6£ x 11. Contractors to state number of teams and quantity ten dered for. Tenders to bo sent not later than Saturday, May 12, to J. T. BROWN, 1005 Tuam street, Christchurch.



Strayed. £2 REWARD. Strayed or stolen from Riversdale, about the middle of March, two Hamp shire Down LAMBS. Anyone bringing them, or giving information leading to their recovery to Messrs Dudley and Northey, Riversdale, will receive the above reward. 826 For Sale. FOR SALE, —A Six-Roomed HOUSE,' well finished, and nearly new, situated fronting East Belt and Peter street. Also, a Six-Roomed HOUSE in Moore street, well finished throughout, nearly new, with well stocked garden, and other improvements. The above can be bought on extremely easy terms Apply to W. C. Page, Builder, Moore street, Ashburton. 336 Albert Roberts, HAS FOR SALE the undermentioned LAND within easy distance of the Mount Somers Railway and the thriving town of Mount Somers. Terms Exceptionally Easy. R.S. 31385 —6 —7 R.S. 31475 —6 R.S. 31117 226 Acres. R.s.3m4} I(MAcrea 1,289 Acres. 945 (JIO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. I have several Oows, in full profit, for sale; early application necessary Oaten Sheaf Chaff now on hand. 59 ALBERT ROBERTS. 726 Acres. 233 Acres.



8. E. Poyntz.



Stephen P 3. Poyntz, 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, 1 655 acres, part in turnips, well-fenced and subdivided ; good concrete house on the land.



Also, 333 acres of good plains land, within easy access of 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. 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. Offices— Next Mr indrew Orr’s Drapery Estab lishment. AGENT FOR THE HAMBURG MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE ( COMPANY. 835 S. E. POYNTZ.



George Jameson. George Jameson (Late of Jameson and Roberts), 00 L, GRAIN, SEED GENERAL MERCHANT, West street, Ashburton (Next to the N.Z. Grain Agency Oom- NEW ZEALAND FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. 647 r(HOIOE FARM, FOR SALE, I situate in the Ashburton Forks, ad joining the Greenstreet Township and School. It contains 120 Acres cf really good LAND. It is well fenced and divided into 2 paddocks. Terras and particulars may be obtained from MESSRS MILES & 00., Christchurch : Or of GEORGE JaMESON, pany’s Store). - Agent for the 991 Ashburton.



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



HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdon, South Malv apd Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIPE AND FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes:—Canterb ury Agricultu ral and Pas Loral Association : Grand No vember Show, 1881, First Prize, Silver Medal. Ashburton Agricultural and Pas toral Association: October Show, 1881, First Prize. The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Silver Medal for Bricks, Special Quality. First-class references from Engineers, Architects, Contractors and others. Manufacturers of Malt-kiln Tiles, Fire Tiles, Fire Bricks, Special Brick (red and white), Air Grates, Chimneypots, Roofing, Ridging and Floor ing Tiles, Garden Border Tiles, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jam and Pickle Jars, Butter Crocks, Bread Pans, etc. Fireclay, Cement of the best brands. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply to GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton.



T. Bullock. ALTERATION OF DATE OF OPENING SALE ARCADE SALEYaRDS. On account of the inclemency of the weather, the opening sale at the Arcade will take place on SATURDAY, 12th INSTANT, Instead of 6th, as advertised, When a large number of Horses, Landed Properties, Buggies, Spring Carts, etc , will be offered. Entries can be made up to 10 o’clock on the day of sale. Luncheon will be provided at 11.30. BULLOCK. AT THE Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MAY 12. CAPITAL BUILDING SITE FOR SALE On Alford Forest Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Michael Kis sane to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, MAY 12. 1 ACRE 38 PERCHES, Being part of R.S. 8767, known as Tancred and Allan’s Land, fronting the Alford Forest Road, and not far from the Woollen Factory Buildings. This section, containing nearly acre, makes it a desirable site for a private residence, and intending are invited to inspect it previous to the sale. Containing Sale at 1 o’clock. 1019 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 12th MAY. Operdng Sale AT THE ARCADE SALE YARDS. s PECIAL ENTRIES On account of Mr Edward Herring, Alford Station— "l A Horses, comprising 4 Draught Mares and 6 broken and unbroken Hacks. On account of Mr Robert Mclntyre— -1 A 3 and 4 year old Draught Colts and Av TTilliPe nn’hrnlrAn. Fillies, unbroken. On account of Mr John Carter, Grove Farm— g Medium Draughts and Hacks. On account of Mr William Bland— -62 and 3 year old Colts and Fillies, broken and unbroken. General entry : O A Horses, comprising Draughts, Light v TTawiAßa TTnrftPft. anr? FTaplra Harness Horses, and Hacks. Will also offer— -1 Spring Trap and Harness, nearly new 2 Whitechapel Cart, now 2 Dog Cart, in capital order J Double-seated Buggy 2 Secondhand Gig 2 Spring Trap, new 2 Three-furrow Plough 2 Two-furrow do. 2 Four-leaf Set Harrows, new Three-leaf do. do. do. J Field Gates. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided at 11.30. 1018 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



TOWN SECTION 850 FOR SALE. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Proprietor to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street on SATURDAY, MAT 12, That Valuable Town Section, Numbered 850, having a frontige of 66 feet on Aitken street. Persons de sirous of procuring a Town Section on which to erect a dwelling-house would do well to inspect this, as it will bo sold on liberal terms, de clared at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 1020 Auctioneer.



Meetings. A SHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The ANNUAL MEETING of the So ciety will be held on WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, at the Arcade Chambers, at 8 p.m. To receive Annual Report and Balance sheet and elect Committee for en suing year. S. E. POYNTZ, 994 Hon. Sec.



ARVEST THANKSGIVING & ANNIYERS AR. WESLEYAN CHCTROH, ASHBURTON The Public Tea Meeting in connection with the'above will be held in the WESLEYAN CHURCH (CAMERON St) on TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 22nd. Tea on the tables at 6.30 p.ra. ; admis sion, Is Gd. 1021



W. H. Gundry. W. H. Ghmdry, T' lOENSED LIND BROKEjR Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc., Etc., Etc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments I or otherwise. Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 384 To Let. AND FOR CROPPING TO LET, for two crops, 1446 acres of goood Tussock LAND, in the Hinds District, in lots of 155 acres and up wards. The land is near the railway, and each block is fenced and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. , 639 Business Notices. W ONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE WHILE Hayes & Co. ARB SLAUGHTERING THEIR GOODS



At the following prices : offering at IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. OUR BOOT STOCK IS GRAND At Prices that must please all. Observe the address— HAYES & CO., n 4 Bullock’s Arcade. P. & D. Duncan, 4 GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS VO. MANUFACTURERS, CnmsrcHUßOH and Ashburton, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the DEERING REAPER AND TWINE BINDERS, We are now prepared to take orders for next season. As only a limited number will be imported, early application is necessary. All orders received after April 30 will be L 5 extra. We are also prepared to take orders for MoCORMICK’S REAPERS AND BINDERS. Makers of Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Rollers, Grub bers, Seed-sowers, Strippers, Disc Harrows of all sizes, and every de scription of Farm Implements. Price List of Reapers and Binders and Catalogue of our own Implements on ap plication. J ust received, ex Soukar, A large quantity of HORNSBY’S PLOUGHSHARES, Old Brand, ordered expressly for Ashburton. Also, Some extra heavy Mould Boards (our. own pattern), best cast steel, suitable for contractors. REPAIRS of every description of MACHINERY at reasonable charges. 1015 gOMERSET STABLES. P. HUSBAND wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that he has taken the Livery and Bait Stables lately carrie 1 on by Mr .1. Mcßae, and hopes to solicit a fair share of patronage. Good Paddock Accommodation, with plenty of water. 1042



TO STATION HOLDERS, FARMERS, TRADESMEN, & THE READING PUBLIC. Ex s.s. Te Anau, a large Assortment of good and useful Books to suit all classes, among which —The Horse, by Youatt, Cattle, by Youatt, Cattle and Sheep, by Armatage, Birdkeeping, by Dyson, Smiles’ Scotch Naturalist, and a large as sortment of Tradesmen’s Manuals ; also, a large Stock of first-class STATIONERY, comprising Handmade Drawing Papers, Banker’s Handmade Note, Ladies’ super fine Repp, Ladies’ Socid Note Paper and Envelop ;s (in boxes). Envelopes from common to finest quality. Stationery in boxes. Architects’ and Engineers’ materials supplied. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Saunders’ Building, Ashburton. 1041



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



Licensing act, issi, & the LICENSING ACT AMENDMENT ACT, 1882. ALTERATION OF DATES OF MEET INGS OF MOUNT SOMERS LICENSING COMMITTEE. Notice is hereby given that in pur suance of the above Acts, the Quarterly (Annual) Meeting of the Licensing Com mittee for the Mount Somers District, will be held in the Courthouse, Ashbur ton, for the purpose of considering Ap plications, of which due notice is given, on SATURDAY, the 9th day of June next, instead of the 7th June, as already advertised. WALTER MARTIN, Clerk of Committee. May 4th, 1883. 1017



Business Notices. Style and Fashion. JUST OPENED, A LARGE SHIPMENT OP NEW GOODS Ex OPAWA, from LONDON. Black and Colored Velveteens Serges in all the New Shades for Costumes Embossed Plush Trimmings to match Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Flowers and Feathers in Great Variety Brussels Carpets in Various Patterns Blankets and Flannels—Kaiapoi and English Boots and Shoes at all Prices Clothing in all the New Styles DRESSMAKING STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. GROCERY SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. AGENT FOR NELSON MO ATE AND CO.’S TEAS.



R A N D DISPLAY OF New Winter Goods, JUST OPENED Ex HIMALAYA, DIRECT FROM LONDON. ALL THE LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE MATERIALS IN DRESS GOODS, VELVETEENS, SERGES AND COSTUME TWEEDS. NEW MANTLES AND ULSTERS, In Endless Variety. CHILDREN’S ULSTERS, from as 6d each, EVERY DEPARTMENT FULLY STOCKED AND GOODS CHEAPER THAN EVER. BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF NEW WOOL SHAWLS AND SQUARES. S. W. A loom, EAST STREET.



VEGETABLES FOR T HE MILLION. —ln consequence of the splendid season, the undersigned has about 20,000 CABBAGES, SAVOYS, etc., which he wishes to dispose of at alarmingly low rates for CASH. Cabbages, 1s per doz ; Turnips, 2d per bundle ; Carrots, 2d per bundle. About a ton of splendid Pump kins, suitable for jam making ; no reason able offer refused. A large supply of best quality POTATOES always kept in stock, at cheapest rates. Fruit, Con fectionery, etc., always on hand. Before going elsewhere give the undersigned a tr>aL Edward Ling, Wilis street (Opposite Fire Brigade Station). 771 gT PEC IA L NOTICE. Alphens Hayes Desires to inform his customers and others that his NEW SAWMILLS at Woodlands, Invercargill, are now in full swing, in the finest block of bush in Southland, known as the Mabel Bush, and and that, together with his Mills at Wai mate and Stewart’s Island, ha is prepared to supply Timber and Firewood in any quantities at the lowest possible rates, and that customers can have their orders de livered at any station along the railway line, or from his yards at Ashburton. The Timber in the Mabel Bush is known to be of superior quality, so that with perfectly new machinery White Pine Flooring and’ Match Lining can b:> sup plied to customers’ satisfaction. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Best Newcastle Coal Firewood (short and long) Roofing Iron Nails Lead Zinc Fencing Wire Y.D.L. Timber, Palings, Shingles Postsand Rails. Gates and Gate Posts And every requisite for the trade



W. H. COLLINS, Manager, Ashburton, 6th April, 1883. 6 sep More ex citement For the Wearers or BOOTS & SHOES C. Hawkins, Of East street, Ashburton, also of Tin wald, is selling Cheaper than ever. Men's Elastic Sides from 10s 6d Men’s Watertights from 12s 9d Men’s Bluchers from 8s 6d Women’s Kid Boots from 7s 6d Children’s at equally reduced rates. 360



O T I 0 E. Albert Boberts, Having purchased the premises lately occupied by Jameson and Boberts, will CONTINUE TO CARRY ON THE BUSINESS As usual, and is now prepared to BUT Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Ohaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE PI REPROOF SAFE LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP CORNSAOKS, Seaming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Niiils BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle KEROSENE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rock-saTi FLOUR, 50, 100, 200 lb bags, Oatmenl, Potatoes FENCING WIRE, 8,9, 10, also Gal vanised Barb Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples CLOVERS, White, Red, Alsyka, Cow grass, Ryegrass, and Cocksfoot TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat SEED, Wheat’ Oats, Barley, Peas, Beans



LOANS NEGO HATED. MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. I idERAL ADVANCES made on Grain nd other Produce placed ia Store R SALE OR SHIPMENT, Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTOiN & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT’S, 137, Manchester street, Chris tohurch. 682



IVL’ic Companies. FIRE INSURANCE. Lowest Rates of Premium. ■ Insurers Share Profits without any Liability whatever. • ; * * THE AUSTRALIAN MERCANTILI UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Oapitai £250,000, With power to increase. Twenty per cent, of the profits divided annually amongst the policy holders. Directors: John Blyth, Esq., of Messrs Jehn Blyih and Co., President Alfred Shaw, Esq., of Messrs A. Shaw and Co,, Vice-President Joseph Webster, Esq., of Messrs Joseph Webster and Co. Robert Reid, Esq., of Messrs Wsme and Reid Stanford Chapman, Esq., of Messrs Th> goe, Son and Chapman. List of Shareholders: John Elyth, E?q., J.P., of John Blyih and Co., merchants, Melbourne Alfred Shaw, Esq., Wm. Hughes, Esq.. Matthew Gill, Esq., of A. Shaw aid Co , importers, Melbourne, .Brisbane, etc. Gavin Shaw, Esq., J.P., merchant, Mer bourne W. McLean, Esq., O. McLean, Esq., e( McLean Bros, and Rigg, iron mar* chants, etc., Melbourne A. Currie, Esq., of A. Currie and Oft, merchants and shipowners F. S. Roberts, Esq., Henry Meeks, ZSsq., of Briscoe and Co., iron merchants, Melbourne, Sydney, etc. 6. Whittingham, Esq., J. WhittinghaSß, Esq., merchants and millownexß, Melbourne 0 Edward Duckett, Esq., wholesale Irma* and Spinks, merchants, Melbourne Geo. Robertson, Esq., publisher, Mel* bourne Sydney, etc. Geo. Ramsden, Esq , miller, Melbourne H. N. Alcock, Esq., J.P., of Alcook and



Co., billiard table manufacturer* John Larimer, Eaq., W. Graham, Esq., of Connell, Hogarth, and Go., nut* chants, Melbourne G. H. Traill, Esq., manager Oriental Bank Hastings Cunningham, Esq., John K. Smyth, Esq., of Australian Mort gage and Agency Company, limited P..Nettleton, Esq., J.P., wool merchant A Newell, Esq., of Newell and Go., met* chants S. Chapman, Esq. of Virgoe, Boa And Chapman, merchants. F. Throssell, Esq., of Throsaell and Tan* hard, maltsters A and R Coughey, wine merchants, Melbourne J. A. Kitchen, Esq., of J. Kitchen and Sons, candle manufacturers R T. Blackwell, Esq. of Brooks, Robin* son and Go., glass, oil, and color merchants F. J. Sargood, Esq., H. Butler, Esq., of Sargood Butler and Nioholl, ware housemen, Melbourne and New Zen* land J. Paterson, Esq., J. R Laing, Esq., John M. Bruce, Esq,, of Paterson, Laing, and Bruce, warehousemen, Melbourne O. Fenwick, Esq., J.P., of Fenwick Bran warehousemen W. EL Thomson, Esq., J.P., S. Benwiok, Esq., of James McEwan and Go. iron merchants, Melbourne. Davies and Campbell, solicitors, Mel bourne R Harper, Esq., of R Harper and Go., spice merchants and millers 0. B. Parsons, E-:q., Melbourne agent South British Insurance Company James Thomson, Esq., shipowner, Mel bourne monger, Melbourne W. F. Moffatt, Esq., Wm. Peacock, Esq.,



of Robertson and Moffatt, drapers, Melb urne 9 Joseph Webster, Esq., of Joseph WehstSC and Go., Melbourne J, S. Peterson, Esq., John Whiting, Esq., of Wm. Peterson and Co., tea mer. chants, Melbourne James Dodgshun, Esq., Mayor elect ol Melbourne Joseph Dodgshun, Esq., of James Dodg shun and Co., warehousemen Robert Reid, Esq., of Wame and Bald, warehousemen James McDougall, Esq., D. MoDougaQ, Esq., of Messrs Sands and McDou> gall, wholesale stationers A. Rowan, Esq., J.P., of De Oastellaand Rowan, wine growers William Brooks, Esq., Melbourne Paper Mills John Thompson, Esq., of Kilpatrick and Co., jewellers, etc. Hon. James Service, James Ormond, Esq. of James Service and 00., merchants Melbourne. • Thomas Swallow, Esq’, J.P., F.T. Der* ham, Esq., of Swallow anq Ariell, biscuit manufacturers, Melbourne, mas Miller, Esp of James Miller and Os jute manufacturers, Ed. Baines, Esq. .wholesale, Ironmonger, Melbourne J. A. Davies, Fsd., miller, Richmonb Wm. Dean , Esq.,of Wm. Dean and 00., oil and colonr merchants. F. 0 Lange, Esq., of Lange and Thone man, merchants D. Beatb, Esq., of Beatb, Schiess and Go., warehousemen and manufac turers a Smith, Esq., J.*P., J. A. Fielding, Esq., of Smith, Winn and Fielding, malt* sters and merchants Thos. Alston, Esq., J.P., of Alston and Brown, drapers & H. Moore, Esq., J. Christie, Esq., F. J. Spinks, Esq., of Moore, Christie, X. E. White, Esq., of A. Shaw and Co. 5 merchants, Brisbane i W. G. Stephens, Esq., of Stephens and Watts, drapers A. Parker, Esq., of R. Goldsbrough and Co., Limited W. E. Adcock, Esq., of Adcock, Bros., merchants Hon. J. O. Francis, 0.M.Q., of Francis and McPherson Charles Campbell, Esq., of 0. Campbell and Co., lime and cement merchants John L. Roberts, Esq., director City ol Melbourne Bank A. B. Robinson, Esq., commercial editor ofthe Age J. B. Simmons, Esq., commercial editor ol the Telegraph Wiseman Brothers, woollen warehouse* men A. Jack, Esq., of A. Jack andOe., whole sale stationers H-. J. Langdon, Esq., J.P., of H. 3, Langdon and Co., drysalters 3, T. Russell, Esq., manager Melbourne Exchange Hugh McNeill, Esq., of Briseoe and Oft, Dunedin 0. Forrester, Esq., Victoria Sugar Cora ' pany John Binnie, Esq., of Georgs Wabstsi and Co., merchants &c., &c., &o. Christchurch Board of Directors: William Pratt, Esq., Chairman Henry Thomson, Esq., M.H.B. William Strange, Esq. John Frith Roberts, Esq. H. Hobday, Esq, J. McYEY BAIRD, Manager for New Zealand. Offices: Hereford street West, . Adjoining Union Bank. Insurances against Fire effected on almost every description of property. All Losses promptly settled in Christ chuich.



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