The Sentence on the Wains

s,. t " Tho Wains were brought up for sen tence this merning. The male prisoner - pleaded that the Judge would be lenient on his wife’s account. The Judge refused to reserve the point raised by Mr Den niston, saying that the medical evidence was absolutely clear. Addressing the prisoners he said that ha concurred in the verdict which had been returned, which he was sure would have been given by any jury in any part of the colony. Whilot giving weight to the jury’s recommenda tion to mercy, he pointed out that if the ‘ prisoners had by their act contemplated the child’s death they were guilty of mur der. He thought the prisoners were animated towards the unfortunate child by a wicked, evil spirit. He sentenced each to seven years’ penal servitude.

HHE ASHBUETON GUAHDIAM, MONDAY, JULY 16, 18b3.



: Negotiations are proceeding between the Wellington Meat Export Company and the Union Company to have the Waihi and some o.ther small steamers fitted up with freezing chambers, to con ' carcases from Blenheim, Napier, New .' 'Plymouth, and Wanganui to Wellington f for export. / ■ A criminal information for libel at the , .suit'-of Mr W. L. Rees has been laid . against Kenneth Kerr, editor of a Gis borne paper called Facts , and Charles Webb, proprietor of the Standard, and : printer of Facts, for an article in last . Friday's Issue of Facts relating to the X<and Company’s doings. The case comes .. on this morning. - The following team has been chosen to £. represent Canterbury in the coming In . terpTovincial football m>ttoh against Otago mi Saturday next From the Ohrist ; church F.C.—E. Cottrell, F. W. Ander- son, F. H, ArideraOn, T. D:, Harman, Q. 'H. ‘ Helmore, W. Y. MilUon, and F. Archer Ravens F O.—H. F. Farr.



East Christchurch . F.O.—R. Blanchart ; and tt H. Parsons. North Canterbury P’Aoyergne, L. H. Lane, W. 'B. G. Winalowe and B. B. Millton. : Sydenham F.C.-—J. McLean. A captain df the- team will be chosen during the ' week. The following is the Otago team —Bachs—B. S. Allan, Galbraith, Brad don,' J. Murray, W. Allan, A. Allan. Forwards —J. Allen, Brown, Fowler, V Leith, Mills, Nicol, Robertson, Russell, O’pbnnell. —Taiaroa cannot go, and it is , jnot‘ ‘certain whether W. Allan can get away. Wells’ "Rough on Corns.”—Ask for . Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” 7j£d. Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, i bunions. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, , General Agents. , 3 ■ - Flies and Bugs.—Beetles, Jttits, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab l. hits, cleared out by " Rough on Rats.” 7j£d. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents ■ Wanted Known—That J. Meech is im porting all his own goods, which enables him . to sell cheaper than any other furnishing house c-in Ashburton. . He has every class of furniture to suit all parties, from the kitchen to the , drawing-room. All kinds of cutlery, crockery ware,'fendersand fire-irons, iron beadsteads, irarpets, .table cloths, matting, and druggetting. AvaHety df tinware and other cooking uten sils, etc, ' A splendid lot of Vienna chairs in walnut and maple. Feathers, flock, horsehair, and wbdl for furniture and mattrasses —in fact r every article' for house furnishing. Owing to ■ j facilities afforded to him, enables him to sell cheaper, than if in East street. Furniture ex changed, and parties selling out will find that he . gives the highest.price for furniture. All kinds b of furniture repaired; practical workmen kept. ’ Agent .for the celebrated Dunedin blind-maker. ’ * Spring window rollers kept in stock. Carvings ‘ and turnery sold to the trade, — J. Meech. ' N6te the address, next Bullock’s Arcade.— ■ ■ [Advt.] .



Sor continuation of reading matter see .. fourth page. Late Advertisements. WANTED Known That the Open Lodge MEETING, which was to have been held To-morrow evening at Tinwald, is POSTPONED to a future f ANTED, by a single steady young ' man; of 7 years experience, a EJATION as Plougnman or Teamster. •Apply to A. 8.0. , Ashburton Hotel. 7 98 i A GENTLEMAN—German, who has :j 'Jr\‘ been a long time in France, wants 'i IS giye,' .'some LESSONS in these two languages. Terms moderate. Apply to G, BiNDEMA-KN, Post Office, Ashburton. M ‘”-' r - 9 99



R O P P I N G, TO LET, for one Crop—3o4. Acres Tnmip LAND, now ready for the plough. - Tenders close July 28th. The highest or "smy tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars, apply New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ashburton, or to 7. ■■■ / ■ • , • r, DUGALD MACFARL&NE, , ? 97 Buccleugh.



w ESLEY. AN OHUEOH, Cameron street. . WEEK OF Special Services, Commencing from 16th inst. Mid-day Prayer Meeting each day from i 12.30 to 1.30. Service each Evening, commencingat 7.30. All invited. 7 100



Meetings. n '(HE ordinary MEETING of the Ash i burton Debating Society will be held THIS EVENING at the Arcade Chambers. Subject for debate —“Can morals be taught under our so-called godless system of education? W. TOWNSHEND, 7 95 Hon. Secretary.



Church of England temper ance SOCIETY, Ashburton. A PUBLIC TEMPERANCE Meeting Will be held THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, IN THE ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, At which Mr Watson And other speakers will deliver addresses. Admittance free. Chair to be taken at 7.30 p.m. Collection at end of meeting to defray expenses. 7 86



Public Notice. ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD STOPPED. The Boundary Road at its junction with the river Hinds, is STOPPED against traffic for the next six months! C. O. FOOKS, Acting Surveyor. District Office, June 25th, 1883. 1460



In consequence of Mr William Smith, leaving Ashburton, I have placed my Accounts in the hands of Mr W. White for collection, whose receipt will be a suffi cient discharge. 7 87 CATHERINE MARTIN.



I HEREBY authorise Mr S. D. Nathan to Collect all ACCOUNTS due to the Estate of the late G. J. Martin, Butcher, of Ashburton, and his receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge. Signed CATHERINE MARTIN, 7 89 Sole Executrix. Ashburton building SOCIETY. PERMANENT & INVESTMENT The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 6 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. nlfi IN consequence of Sheep being worried or otherwise half eaten, POISON will be laid on all lands belonging or n occupation of Wilkin and Carter. 1278 WILKIN & CARTER. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. 1065 R WALTER SYKEg, Dental Surgeon, Of Christchurch, will attend professionally at Mr Cambridges’, on TUESDAY, 17th July. 7-78 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. 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 Sok, of the Arcado Chambers, and I have pleasure in asking my clients to give my successors a continuance of their support. The tranafei: takes date from the Ist J uly next, WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. 0 STATION & STOCK OWNERS, „ Merchants, tradesmen & THE PUBLIC OP ASHBURTON &DISTRICT.



In reference to the foregoing announce ment from Mr William Smith, we have 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 hope that by careful attention, reasonable charges, and prompt settlements, to merit a share of the public confidence and sup port. 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 sum of 7s 3d, or in Scotland or Ireland for 8s 3d. Tariff of Charges can be seen at either the office in East street or the Arcade Cham bers. 1 J, WARD & SON, Agents to the LIVERPOOL - AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, 29th June, 1883 1487 To Let. rpo LET ON FOE, A TERM OF YEARS, OB LEASE FOR 1,130. TWO CROPS, 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



JJQOTS ! BOOTS !! BOOTS !! 1 HATES & CO. having bought the whole of Chambers's Stock of Boots and Shoes, are determined to clear them at a Tremendous Sacrifice. Lot of Ladies’ ;»nd . Children's Kid Boots, 50 to 75 per , cent Discount. Men’s and Boys’ Awfully Cheap. Also, a quantity of’Gum Boots, from 155., must be sold. At The Afoajdk, Ashburton. ' : , Amusements. ASH BURTON SELECT ’ QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY. The usual WEEKLY MEETING of the above will be held TO-MORROW EVENING (Tuesday), at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Wills street, when an extended pro ' gramme will be given. W. HICKS, ,7 96 ■ , , Hon. Sec. In Bankruptcy.



' V ;. : , IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Cre dit —° 4<*t f 1876, the several Acts ao .. . the same, and of the bank. '1 ■, 7 of SAMUEL JAMES BHI'J)- I of Barthill, Farmer, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the first meeting of tho creditors of the above named' debtof, 'mild at the District Court house, .Aahhdrt<’nj oh Saturday, the 14tl day of July i; ant, Fkejderick Fekri M*jr, of Asihi) 1 ; non, commission agent wa duly oloo'. 1 creditors’ trustee ir bankruptcy ui '■ te property of the saic debtor 3 and t! o aaid Frederick Ferrimar has this day e:. ; ,3ed to me in writing hii acceptance of tbo said office. Dated this ibih day of July, 1883. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. C. W.Pptsa ~ Solicitor for the Debtor. 7 10i



TO LET, for a term of years, all those ] premises, separately or together, being five SHOPS at the corner of lan ored and East streets, Ashburton, adjoin ing the Bank of New Zealand and Fowler’s Buildings, and now occupied by Messrs Orr and Co. and their tenants, whose lease expires about the 30th Octo ber next; or a long Building Lease would be given for part or the whole, or if de sired would Sell part or the whole of the frontage on reasonable terms. Frontage 203 feet from Bank of New Zealand to Fowler’s Buildings. The oldest and beat business corner in Ashburton, the corner shop being the best drapery stand in Ash burton for years, being occupied as such by Middleton and MoQuade ; Geo, Cole man and Co.; and Andrew Orr. For further particulars apply to GEO. COLEMAN, Wingfield Park, 7-33 North road, Christchurch.



Matson, Cox, ani Co. TIN WALD. Messrs matson, cox & co. will have for sale Bi PUBLIC AUCTION, ON TUESDAY, 17th JULY, 1883, AT THE TINWALD YARDS, 11A Magnificent Dairy COWS, milk and springing iJQ Head Good Young CATTLE in 7 80 MATSON COX & CO. Matson, Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



WB HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—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, &c. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES,



or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales Of HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL HINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS, o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE AT TINWALD YARDS, On TUESDAY, JULY 17. 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, 353 MATSON, COX & CO. For Sale. Ashburton gas, coal, an® COKE COMPANY, LIMITED, ‘ ■j f* Tons of COKE FOR SALE at £1 J-tJ 10a per ton, at the Gasworks. J. WARD, 7-82 Secretary. g EED WHEAT. For Sale—Purple and White Straw TUSCAN. 7 74 GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton.



Trees ! Trees !! THURSDAY, JULY 19m. MR T. BULLOCK liaa received in structions to Sell by Public Auc tion, at the Arcade, on Thursday, July 19th, A large number of TREES, SEEDS, etc,, Comprising, — 2,000 Wellingtonia Gigantea 2,000 Pinis Insignia 2,000 Ash 2,000 African Box Thorn 1,000 Mixed Fruit Trees 400 Oak Trees, Silver Poplars, Cupres sus Lawsoniana, Mixed Shrubs, etc, 200 Packages Choice Tree and Vege table Seeds Sale at 1 o’clock. 7-77 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



T. Bullock, A UCTIONEER, AND ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. The Arcade, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



SOMERS HOTEL. Mount Somers, COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. TO BE LET by Tender for five years, the above well-known Hotel, in which the Proprietor has carried on business very successfully during the last eight or nine years, and the reason he is now letting it is that he is about devoting his attention to farming. The Terminus of the Mount Somers Railway, when the present contract is completed (about October next), will be within miles of the Hotel, A Coach runs at the present time to meet all Trains, and the Proprietor having a contract to convey the mails, the interest in this will be given to the incoming tenant. There is a ten-stalled stable, loose boxes, etc., near the Hotel ; also a paddock of fifteen acres, which may be tendered fcr either with the Hotel or separately. The Stock and Furniture to be taken at a valuation. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than August 7th. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. T. BULLOCK, 783 Agent for owner, Mr John Hood, TO LET.—A 6-roomed HOUSE in Tancred Street, now in occupation of Mr Paul. Apply to T. BULLOCK. fnO LET—SHOP in East Street, now JL in occupation of Mr Searle. Pos session can be given on Monday, 9th inst. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



F O R S E . 94 acres, 2 roods, 38 perches, part of Ringwood Estate. This is very good land, well fenced, and laid down to grass. T. BULLOCK.



•pi O R S A L E. Price L 55. Town Section 818, Aitken street. Gash deposit only L 8 ss, balance by instalments bearing interest at 6$ per cent per annum. Apply to T. BULLOCK,



arms for sale. BY PRIVATE TREATY. RISELEIGH, 570 Acres, Leasehold ; 2| miles from Tinwald, SYCAMORE FARM. 257 Acres, Freehold ; 1 mile froir Winslow MAYFIELD, 323 Acres, Freehold; 1 mile Iron Winslow ST. HELENA. 120 Acres, Freehold; 4£ miles Iron Winslow 420 Acres, Leasehold ; 4£ miles fror Winslow MAORI RESERVE. 240 Acres, Leasehold; miles fror Ashburton DROMORE FARM. 293 Acres, Freehold ; 1 mile from Die more



Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Second-hand BUGGY, in thorough re pair : nearly new. T. BULLOCK.



F B 2 Double-Furrow Ploughs; also, Spring Cart, new. T. BULLOCK.



OR SALE CHEAP. Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. : HEAT LAND POR SALE. R.S. 27429, containing 118 acres 2 roods, in its native state, situated only about three-quarters of a mile from Dromore station. Price, L 425 ; terras, as may be arranged. IMPOUNDED, at South Rakaia, July 5, from Corwar—2B SHEEP, a mixed lot ; 1 crossbred Ram, no brand ; 1 woolly, two punch holes off ear, near ear slit, front and back notch, one front notch near ear off j(ear tip and slit-brand ace of clubs ; one woolly front quarter. If not released, they will be' sold 20th Apply to T. BULLOCK. Impounded. July at noon. 7 79 GEO. SHELLOCK, Poundkeeper.



Strayed. STRAYED or STOLEN, from Wheat stone, last Monday, July 2n —A Bay MARE, clipped, branded G over A P, star on forehead. If strayed, £1 re ward will be given for information leading to her recovery, and if stolen, £5 reward on conviction of the offender. Apply to J. McConnell, Wheatstone, or W. E. Bond, Longbeach coach. 7 Tenders. TENDERS are invited for BREAK ING UP Three Hundred Acres LAND, Shepherd’s Bush Estate, South Hinds. Tenders close 19th July. F, FOSTER, 7.28 Manager. . 1 RENDERS are invited for the right to CROP Three Hundred and Fifty Acres Turnip LAND, on the Shepherd’s Bush Estate, South Hinds. Tenders close 20th July. ‘ ‘ J. FOSTER,* 7*13 , Manager.



WOODLANDS. 1093 Acres, Freehold ; 1 mile from Dro more TUSSOCK LAND, R.S. 27452, 3 and 4. 214 Acres, Freehold, near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s TUSSOCK LAND. R.S, 21093, and 4, 200 Acres, Freehold, near Orari Immediate possession. Terms liberal. Apply to MR JOHN GARTER Tinwald; . Or FRIED LANDER BROS., Ashburton. ; Or ROBT. WILKIN Sc CO., 1652 Christchurch and Timarii.



i i. .; : feaucationai.' 1 ' ' ‘ Ladie3’"School w ILL COMMENCE ON JULY 17 th. MES THOMPSON, Moore afreet, Trevorton. 7 65



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



HIGHEST AWARD AKD GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882,. for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdon, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRIC K, DRAIN-PIPE AJND 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, harden Border Tiles, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jam and Pickle Jars, Butter Crocks, Bread Pans, etc. Fireclay, Cement bf the best brands. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply tc 861 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton.



S. E. Poyntz. THE ASHBURTON GENERAL AGENCY AND COMMISSION OFFICES. Stephen E. Poyntz, SHARE BROKER, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Mortgages and Loans negotiated at Moderate Charges. Sums from L2OO to LIO,OOO at current rates. Farmers can be supplied with all kinds of Agricultural Implements on the shortest notice. Builders and persons furnishing a house can be supplied with Ranges, Register Grates, Washing Boilers, etc., at prime cost. Samples on application. Agricultural seeds of all descriptions. Having made arrangements with one of the leading houses, S. E. POYNTZ is in a position to supply the above at extremely low rates.



LANDED PROPERTIES FOR SALE. Several eligible farms, from 20 acres up to .600 acres in different parts of the County. LSO cash will buy a 200 acre farm in a good locality. HOUSE PROPERTIES FOR SALE. A five-roomed house in Cameron street west A five-roomed house in Wakanui road A six-roomed house in Moore street A three-roomed house on N.W. Belt The equity of redemption of five cot tages on half an acre of land, bring in a handsome return. Small cash deposit. TOWN SECTIONS— -905, 906, Grey street , 771, Corner of Wakanui road 830, Cox street 492, 493, Cameron street east, and seve ral others. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Sections at Allenton from acre up to 6 acres. One acre in Walsh’s paddock, fenced and in grass. TO LET. A three-roomed cottage, with three acres of land, on Wakanui road. Two, three, four, and five-roomed houses at a low rental. Offices of the Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Co., Limited. Ashburton Woollen Factory Co,, Limited. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 835 S. E. POYNTZ. Hamburg - magdkburg 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 Hendkeson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022



F. Ferriman. F. Ferriman AS FOR SALE. HARROWS HAXTON & BEATTIE, SPRING TOOTH FLEXIBLE HARROWS. They combine Lightness of Draught, Practicability, and Cheapness, and meet the approval of all who have examined them.- Over 500 at work in New Zealand since This Patent Harrow has been awarded First Prize at the recent Exhibition held in Christchurch New Zealand, May, 1882, and the following prizes were also gained after competitions,,trials,; and testings:— Ist Prize Medal at Taieri Agricultural Show, 1880 Ist Prize at the Mataura Show, Gore, Ist Prize at the Invercargill Show, 1880 Ist Awari of Merit, Ashburton Exhibi tion,; Maxell, 1881 , Ist Prize Medal, Napier Show, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Invercargill Exhibition, Patentees and Sole Makers of the Celebrated 1880. 1880



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton.



HEODOBE B. JACOBSEN, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo site “ Shades,” CHISTOHUP.CH P.S.—Communications . promptly at tended to °3l HAMPSTEAD, ASHBUKTOIN, AS FOR SALE— Sections, with or without cnttages. 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. Architect, Business Notices. Also, — F. T. Mayo,



November, 1881 Ist Prize, Launceston, Tasmania, 1882^ Ist Prize for Light and Heavy, Dunedin, 1872 Ist Prize, Gore, 1882 . ~ , Ist Prize Medal, Ta’ieri Show, November, 1881 Irt Prize, Patea Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Riverton Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Oamaru Show, December, 1881 Ist Award of Merit, Dunedin Exhibition, 1881 Ist Prize, Dunedin Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Christchurch Exhibition, May, 1882 Ist Prize, Invercargill,'December, 1882 Ist Prize Southbridge, 1882 FIRST PRIZE, ASHBURTON, 1882. The Principal Advantages of this Harrow are as Follows: — It is 25 per cent. Cheaper than any other. - ' . Because of its 1 simplicity, it is more



durable. The flexible and spring-tooth working of the .Harrows produce a steady strain, which prevents horses from haviilg sore shoulders. A twelve-foot Harrow can be taken to pieces and put together again by any boy in five minutes’ time. Every tooth being a component part of the Harrow, the extra labor and expense of tools, bolts, nuts, threads, shoulder pieces, framework, etc., is entirely done away with. Each tooth acts independently of the others, and will do its work thoroughly over level, rough, knolly, or unevenly ploughed ground. ■ It is the only Harrow in the world that can be taken to pieces in ten minutes, and securely packed in a bag ready for ship ment, or that can be taken to a black smith’s and sharpened, at half the cost of any other. It is the only Harrow in the world that will do its work thorough and well in harrowing crosswise over new ploughed ground, without turning over the turf. Because of the flexible and_ spring tooth movement of the Harrow it is im possible for any of its teeth catching against roots or rocks, thereby making it much easier for the team that is drawing it. It is a perfect Chain or Seed Harrow, when turned on its back, acting an inch or inch and a-half in the soil, leaving a smooth surface. 1132



HEAP STATIONERY. LAW AND COMMERCIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Drawing papers, tracing papers, tracing cloth, parchment, deed papers, insets, etc. Foolscap, excellent quality —la per quire ; Fine cream laid note paper—ss per ream ; Good bminess Envelopes—ss 6d per 1000. Fancy notepapcr in great variety, including Pirie’a extra satin repp. Books exceedingly cheap, including Haydn’s Dictionary of Dates, latest edi tion—lßßl ; Household Medicine, by G. Black, M.D. ; History of Napoleon Bona parte ; Hume’s History of England ; Worthies of the World ; Land, Sea, and Sky; Mayhew’s Illustrated Horse Manage ment. Books of daring and adventure ; books for evening entertainments, etc. Liberal discount allowed to schools, com mittees, etc. Toys and fancy goods in great variety. Note the Address— R. B E Y A N, Saundeks’ Buildings, Next Shot to Quill’s Hotel. mn



OOT MAKERS. 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 public patronage. Fowke & M'Ewen, bootmakers, East street, Ashburton. 7 69



VEGETABLES FOR TELE MILLION.! —ln consequence of the splendid season, the undersigned has about 20,000 CAULIFLOWERS, SAVOYS, etc., which he wishes to dispose of at alarmingly low rates for CASH. A Good Supply of CABBAGE and CAULIFLOWER Plants now on sale either at the shop or Hamp stead Garden. A large supply of best quality POTATOES always kept m stock, at cheapest rates. Fruit, Con fectionery, etc., always on hand. (Opposite Fire Brigade Station). 771 Edward Ling, Wills street



~VTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: F. FERRIMAN, Bast street. 774



Business Notices. ■i-m’tti s TOC K - T Bargains ! A KINGS AL B Bargains!! £9,500 WORTH OF DRAPERY GOODS AT 83 1 3 OFF. Blankets, at 8s 6d per pair Flannels, at 9d to Is 3d per yard Colonial Flannel, at Is peryard Heavy Shirting, at 8d to Is per yard Ladies’ Jackets, at 8s 6d to 12s Od Ladies’ Ulsters, at 9s 6d to 14$ 6d Ladies’ Stays, at Is lid to 5s 6d Ladies’ Stockings, at 6d per pair Splendid Wincey, at 6d to lOd per yard Black Fur Trimming, la per yard CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS AT HALF PRICE, AS OVER-STOCKED. Boys’ Suits, from 13s 6d Men’s Hats, from Is M «n’tf SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM £2 18s 6d UPWARDS. N.B.—Goods booked at the above Low Prices during the Sale to my ordinary Cußtomers r who pay monthly, being desirous to greatly reduce before stock-taking. Brussels Carpet, at 3s lid Kidder. Carpet, at 2s lid Men’s Suits, from 46a Ladies’ Straw Hats, from 6d upwards Ribbons, from 3d per yard Flowers, at half-price Buttons, at 2dlper do« Fringes, at 3d per yard Ladies’ Boots, at 3s lid Children’s Boots, at 9d per pair Men’s Boots, reduced to 7» 6d, 10s 6d, and 12s 6d Children’s Socks, at 2d and 3d psr pair JUNE, 1883.



c A S H SAL S. W. Alcorn’s ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE COMMENCED ON SATURDAY JUNE 16th. LOOK OUT [fok STARTLING BARGAINS IN BOOTS • CLOTHING GENERAL DRAPERY MANTLES MILLINERY &c. &c. &o. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET.



-pOLL UP! ROLL UP!! OPENING ON SATURDAY, Corner of Burnett and East streets, Ash* burton, THE ASHBURTON BRANCH OP NOTED Little Dust Pan. Truly called a Direct SUPPLY STORE, Importing all our own GOODS or Pur* chasing Insolvent Estates, we can offer special advantages to Purchasers. Parties Furnishing or 1 needing any Household Requisites should pay us a visit. Come and judge for yourselves. LITTLE DUST P AN, East street. 1100



lio THE LADIES OF*ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN a L \DIES’ ART DEPOT on SATURDAY, 23rd June, next toMeeoh’a Furniture Warehouse, Burnett street. A splendid variety of material for all kinds’of Ladies’ Fancy Work kept in stock, together with some of the latest novelties in Patterns, etc. Mrs White will open a Class for young Ladies, at which will be taught Crewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery, Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending ol ora and the working up of materials given gratis. All transactions strictly cash. 1432 PECIAL NOTICE. Alpliens 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, he 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 be sup plied to customers’ satisfaction.



O T 1 O B. Albert Roberts IS A BUYER OP Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— White, Red, Alsyke, Oowgrass RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOL PACKS, Seaming Twine PLOT) GHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Nails BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle . KEROSExxE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rock-salt FLOUR, 60, 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 WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES Clovers, Seed, MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY



ALWAYS IN STOCK- Best Newcastle Coal Firewood (short and long) Roofing Iron Nails Lead Zinc Fencing Wire V.D.L. Timber, Palings, and Shingles Posts and Rails. Gates and Gate Posts And every requisite for the trade W. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton. 6th April, 1883. 6 sep



STORAGE AT CURRENT BATES. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store F,OR SALE OR SHIPMENT Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & 00. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurek* Also, THE MOTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of Australasia. 1 N.B.—BONUS YEAR, 1883-4.