steady at last prices, viz., Adelaide ex warehouse, at 50s; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 345; New Zealand wheat, ex store, 43s to 48s 6d. The, total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,900,000, being an increase of 180,000 quarters during the week. The market for Australian tallow is dull; best beef, 425; best mutton, 445. War in India. Calcutta, May 11. Intelligence is to hand from Cabul that engagements have been fought be tween the Ameer’s troops and a large force of rebel shinwarris, resulting in the complete defeat of the latter. Rebellion in Hayti. Kingston, Jamaica, May 11. - Hews .has- reached here that the rebelsrin Hayti have blown up the bridge nt Mifagoane (sic) by dynamite, and killed. 200 Haytian troops, who were operating against them. [Received May 14,11.12 p. m.] / . The Fisheries Exhibition. London, May 12. The International Fisheries Exhibi tion was opened to-day by the Prince of Wales, in the presence, of a large concourse of people. The proceedings passed Off most successfully. The Aus tralian 'section of the exhibition is in a very forward state, and . makes a good display/ s'; ;o i Archbishop Orohe. It has transpired that Archbishop Crofte has made a promise to the Pope that he will conform to the attitude which has been adopted by {Cardinal McCabe, in connection with the state ol affairs in Ireland. AUSTRALIAN [kbdtee’s telegrams—copyright ] [Received May 14, 12.10 p.m.] The Conference. Sydney, To-day. / The. Intercolonial Conference agreed to favor the system of federal quaran tined‘Thej results of the proceedings of the conference are generally con sidered satisfactory. _.. - M* Redmond. /Mr Redmond lectured on Saturday evening,and referred to Irish griev ances in. temperate language. He leaves for New Zealand shortly.

TELEGRAMS.

[PKB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] A Sculling Match. Wellington, To-day. William Boniface, of the Marine' Hotel, Riverton, writes to the New Zealand Times,'aftking on what terms Hearn, the Bcnlter, would meet Harrington, of River ton. He suggests that a match should be arranged to bo rowed on the Aparima River for a stake not exceeding LIOO. Hearn-has sent a reply that ho is willing to row. Harrington, and will allow him L2O to come-to Wellington, or take 120 and go to Riverton. The British Queen. The British Queen was admitted to pratique at 2.30 this afternoon. The Commission. Gbbtmouth, To day. The Railway Commission arrived here yesterday* and received a deputation from the Railway League this morning, when several documents were handed in. Two witnesses 1 are being examined respecting tfaa timber and general traffic along the Grey Valley.. Further evidence regarding the resources of the Gray Valley will be forwarded to the Commissioners from "here. They leave at noon for Kumara ( overland, and thence go on to Christ church. " ' ' Immigration. ' Dunedin, To-day. The nominations of immigrants by the outgoing mail are equal to 85$ statute adults. The Birthday Races- Gitana wilt not be au acceptor for the Birthday qr. Tradesmen’s Handicaps at the Birthday meeting. Shipping. Theship Jane Maria has arrived, 109 days out from Boston. 1 :i ; Pre-SessionaL Mr De Lautour received a unanimous vote of confidence at tfaseby on Friday. He said be saw no reason to shake his confidence in Sir George Grey as a leader.

The Rev.'W. Moriey, late President of the New Zealand Wesleyan Conference, lectured at Napier on Wednesday night on “ The Salvation Army, its Lessons and its Dangers.*’ He spoke of the mighty work Ged was accomplishing by means of the Army in the saving of thousands from depravity and vibe and from eternal woe ; and how the subsequent lives of the re claimed ones, spoke most clearly of the genuineness 'of the work that the Army are accomplishing in reclaiming the lower whom the Churches never seem to have reached. Their income in England was. L6o,oooper annum. They held there 60QO services per week, and their periodi- 'Thti War Cry, had a circulation of a quarter, of a million weekly. “ General ’* Booth .was ■ formerly a member- of the Wesleyan body. The Army, in the face pf moat severe persecution and opposi tion,-wts spreading over Europe and Aus tralia in a wonderful way. The lecturer spoke of its dangers as its terribly blasphemous placards as seen in London. Oanoh.-Farrar and Lord Shaftesbury had denqdnfeed the many questionable means they~Uße to attract notice when opening their batteries on a new battle field. General Booth had given cause for un favorable, comments by investing the im mense properties of the Army in bis own and, sons* names. The Army, apart from their rash statements and reported wan of *reverenoe and excesses, had his very warmest support and sympathy. He ad mired their noble self-denial and earnest ness for the cause of Christians in striving to rescue the outcnst and fallen, whose condition was a standing reproach to the Christian Church of the present day-

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MAY 14, 1883.



New Advertisement. IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden, at Ashburton. In the matter of the bankruptcy of GEORGE MARTIN HAHYEY, of Greenstreet, Farm Laborer, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that the creditors of the above-named debtor having failed to elect a creditors’ trustee, I hereby ap pointed William Richardson Boylb, of Ashburton, a certificated accountant in bankruptcy, creditors’ trustee in this bankruptcy, and further, that the said William Richardson Boyle has this day filed in the above Court a written accept ance under his hand of the said trustee ship. Dated this 11th day of May, 1883. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. B. G. Crisp, Solicitor for Debtor. 1111



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 GERALD DYSON BRANSON, of Ashburton, Bar rister and Solicitor, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that the credi tors of the above-named debtor have at the first meeting held this day appointed Joseph Itess of Ashburton, journalist, creditors' trustee in this ba kruptcy, and further, that the said Joseph Ivess has this day filed in the above Court a written acceptance under his hand of the said tru teeship. Dated this 14th day of May, 1883. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor for Debtor. 1118



TENDERS for BUILDING a Two roomed COTTAGE on Mr Patterson’s Farm, vVakanui, about five n.iles from Ashburton. Plan and specification at the office of W. F. BOYLE, 1114 Moore street.



LICENSE. I hereby give notice that I intend to apply at the County Council’s meeting on' 6th June, 1883, for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle for B.S. part 22084, Fords rond. GEORGE P. RAYMOND. Fords road, May 14, 1883. 1112 SATURDAY, 19xh MAY, 2 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Mr Charles Shutt, who is leaving the district, will Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, SECTIONS NOS 34 and 35, Henley street, Waterton, Each containing J-acre ; well fenced. Whereon is erected a good two roomed Cottage, also pig pens, fowlhouse, pump, and necessary conveniences. The cottage is insured for LSO with 9 months to run. Title quite clear. For absolute sale. ALFRED HARRISON, 1113 Auctioneer. TVTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR jS A PUBLICANS LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, JAMES MAGER, of Waterton, do hereby give notice that I desire to ob tain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on the 6th day of J une, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at Waterton, known as the Waterton Hotel, containing fifteen rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 12th day of May, 1883. 1116 JAMES MAGER.



lletar Advertisements. JJOUUT SOMERS ROAD DISTRICT. NOTICE. Qwing to damage done by the recent fidods. the Bdad between the Roxbrough Crossing and' the Catting above the Buo cleoch Woolshed will be CLOSED for T&ffio until repaired.' . ’ A. EDWARD PE ACHE, Ul7 Chairman. OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the SUP PLY : of SHINGLE, on the following ROADS : ' Barker’s road, Methven, to Back track, ~■* "6 yards to chain , Hlghbank road, from Haskett’s to Ger mAoVwhare,3 yards to chain : Solflnd*sroad,. from Holmes’ corner to coach road, 6 yards to chain Oairnbme road, from railway, 40 chains direction of Chertsey road, 6 'yards* to chain MflKriM flinders’ forthe above will be sreceiveds<nb to iNoon- of 17th inst, ad 4drSaaed to’Chairdian. ' ' %|fltttth«fc particulars can be ‘had on applying to MrMorgan, Mdthyen, store; * = araIAN^AOBBON, - Chairman.



"VTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR JS A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, JOHN HOOD, of Mount Somers, hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Ashburton, on the 9th day of June, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s license for a house situated at Mount Somers, containing nineteen rooms, exclusive of these required for the use of the family. Dated this 12th day of May, 1883. 1116 JOHN HOOD. Amusements.



A 0 ONCE will be held in the TOWN HALL, R T TO-NIGHT, MONDAY, Uth MAY, At 8 o’clock, In aid of the Catholic School. Given by the Children themselves. ' Admission—2s and Is 6d. 1057



OPENING OF THE ODDFELLOWS HALL. A CONCERT AND BALL To celebrate the OPENING of the ODDFELLOWS HALL, Will take place in New Hall, Ashbur ton, on WEDNESDAY, MAY 16. Prices of admission—3s, 2s, and Is, Full particulars in future advertisement. 1036 QHE RTSEY SCHOOL. A SOIREE and CONCERT to be fol lowed by a DANCE, in aid of the Chert- Bey School Fund, -will be hold in the Schoolroom on FRIDAY, the 18th May. Exceptionally excellent talent has been engaged for the Concert, and an efficient M.C. and sparkling music will be provided for the Dance. 1085 Tenders. COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for LEASE for GRAZING purposes on Reserves Nos. 99 and 1486,100 and 50 acres respectively, mouth of the Rangitata, for 14 years; also for LEASE of Reserve No 2450, 88 acres, Rangitata Island, for 14 years. Conditions of lease for the last men tioned reserve are on view at Mr A. Jack son’s house, Ealing, and the County Council Offices, Ashburton, ! Tenders will be received at the Coun cil’s Offices up to 11 a.m. on WEDNES DAY, 6th June, 1883. No fender necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 11, 1883. 1104



Meetings. Harvest tha nksgiving and ANNIVERSARY. WESLEYAN CHURCH, ASHBURTON The Public Tea Meeting in connection with the above will be held in the WESLEYAN CHURCH (CAMERON . t) on TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 22nd. Tea on the tables at 6.30 p.ra. ; admis sion, la 6d. 1021



g T O R M WATER. A MEETING of those interested in a Storm Water Scheme for the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt Road Districts will be held at the Town Hall, South Rakaia, on TUESDAY, the 22nd May instant, at 7-30 p.m. C. N. MACKIH 1 ,, 1052 Chairman S.F. Road Board.



ROAD DISTRICT. WARD No. 2. A MEETING of Ratepayers will be held at the Wakanui Schoolroom, on THURSDAY, 17th inst., at 7.30 p.m,, to consider the serious encroachment of the river, and take such steps as may be de termined on. Being very urgent and important, Rate payers are requested to attend. FOOKS & SON, 1100 District Surveyors, Etc. 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 Appjy 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. 726 Acres. 233 Acres. 226 Acres. 104 Acres. 1,289 Acres. rjlO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. I have several Cows, in full profit, for sale ; e irlj application necessary Oaten Sheaf Chaff now on hand. 59 ALBERT ROBERTS. ft——MM———M Public Notices. COURSING CLUB. "ALL-AGED and PUPPY STAKES for Dogs in the Ashburton County will be run on 24th inst. En'ries and accept ance fees Ll Is for All-aged Dogs, and 10s 6d for Puppies. Entries and accept ances will close on 23rd instant (the night of the draw) at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 8 p.m. 1039 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. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY NEXT, 16th and 17th, and may be con sulted at Quill’s hotel. 1065 ROAD DISTRICT. DANGEROUS ROADS. Persons are cautioned about travelling on the undermentioned ROADS, as being unsafe for Traffic : Great South road—Cutting at Binds, " washed away Waterton road—Large hole near Mr Taylor’s, etc. Beach road —Gutting at Hinds, washed away. FOOKS & SON, 1106 District Surveyors. R.S. 31385 I =?) R.S. 31475\ R.S. 31117 3 R.S. 31114 \ -5/



Lie. using Notices. IVTOTICE OF ■ APPLICATION 10 JJi A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881.— 3 d ul.elu'e. I, WILLIAM HARHIS, of Winslow, co hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on the 6th day of June, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at Winslow, and known as the Railway Hotel, containing twenty-four rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this 11th day of May, 1883. 1096 WM. HARBIS. XTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, GEORGE WOOD, of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that I desire to ob tain, and will at the next Licensing Meet ing of the Upper Ashburton Licensing Committee, holden at Ashburton on the Bth day of June next, apply for a certifi cate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at Allenton, containing eighteen rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the Bth day of May, 1883. 1102 GEORGE WOOD. "VTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. Licensing Act, 1881.—3rd Schedule. I, EDWIN OLIVER, of Wheatstone, do hereby give notice that I desire to ob tain, and will at the next Licensing Meet ing, to be holden at the Courthouse, Ash burton, on the 6th day of June, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at Wheatstone, known as the Wheatsheaf Hotel, containing fifteen rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 11th day of May, 1883. 1092 EDWIN OLIVER. To Let. 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. 936 George Jameson.



Any person or persona found on Grove Farm, gathering mushrooms or otherwise Trespassing iu 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. • n!6 Hamburg - Magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen E. Potntz 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 Hbndbkson, 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 fost Office to top of Cfiapman’s cutting Alford Forest road, from North Ashbur ton to Gunjs 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. COALS, COALS.—The undersigned is prepared to Supply COALS in small quantities, from 1 cwt to a ton, delivered in township or suburbs. F. M'FARLANB, 780 Carrier. Oysters, Oysters. CONSTANT Supply of Fresh FISH and OYSTERS to be had at Haeey AmcßN’s, Wakanui road, near Post Office. 929



George Jameson (Late of Jameson and Roberts), Yf o°L, GRAIN, HID AND GENERAL MERCHANT, West street, Ashburton (Next to the N.Z. Grain Agency Com pany’s Store). Ageiit for the NEW ZEALAND FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. 647



TTT ANTED TO PURCHASE— VV Second-hand BAGS. GEORGE JAMESON, 1090 Ashburton, QHAFF AND OATS. FOR SALE, in large or small quanti ties. GEORGE JAMESON, 1091 Ashburton. C( 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 & CO., Christchurch ; Or of GEORGE JaMESON, 991 Ashburton. fJIO FARMERS AND OTHERS. THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED, Is now prepared to Dip Sheep, At either the Tinwald or Ashburton Yards. For particulars as to the scale of charges, apply at the Yards, or at the Company’s Offices, West street, Ashburton. 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 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-claas 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, 86T (Agent, Ashburton. THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day’s news, up to the hour of going to press. This is , better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



I Strayed. if) R WARD Strayed or stolen from Biversdale, about the middle of March, two |Hamp shi e Down LAMBS. Anyone bringing them, or giving information leading to their recovery to Messrs Dudley and Nokthey, Biversdale, will receive the above reward. 825 R. Davies & Co. RAKAIA, FORTNIGHTLY SALE—MAY 17th. R DAVIES & CO. have received in # struct ions from Mr W. Hartnell to dispose of the following stock, etc., Without Reserve, 1,000 Sound-mouthed Merine Ewes and Wethers 1 Buggy and Harness, 3 flacks 1 Milner’s Sate 60 tons Oaten Sheaf Chaff 1 Corn Crusher And the whole of his Household Fur niture, etc , etc. On account of other owners. 1 Drill, 13 Coulters (nearly new) 1 Wooden Roller, 4 Draught Horses 1 Dray (nearly new), a quantity of Har ness, 30 pigs, 10 head of Cattle Furniture, Crockery, Farm Pro duce and Sundries. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. R. DAVIES & CO., 1092 Auctioneers, Rakaia Matson, Cox, and Co. ON ACCOUNT OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. A Splendid Farm FOR SALE, Together with LIVE AND DEAD STOCK THERE ON. osr FRIDAY, Ist JUNE, 1883. Messrs matson, cox & 00. have received instructions from Messrs Davies Bros., of Waterton (in con sequence of a dissolution of Partnership), to Sell by Public Auction, on Friday, Ist June, 1883, On the Premises. THEIR GRAND FARM situated near Waterton, containing ACRES First-class land, all in English grass, well watered and sub-divided into convenient sized Paddocks. The Improvements are most complete, connsisting of— Good Dwelling-house, Water-power Flour Mills, large Stables, Machine Sheds, Piggeries, Stock-yards, large Plantations, etc., etc.



W. H ?Gandry. W. H. (Sundry, ICE NSED LAND BROKER Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. 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 iklvi j Julvt Llw* Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Auditor for the Etc. Etc. Ltc. Agent for East street, Ashburton. 384



Business Notices. gOME ES B T STABLES. P. Husband Wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that he has taken the Livery and Bait Stables lately carried on by Mr J. Mcßae, and hopes to solicit a fair share of patronage. Good Paddock Accommodation, with plenty of water. , 1042



ONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE WBILB Hayes & Co. ARB SLAUGHTERING THEIR GOODS At the following pricea Good White Blankets French Dress Serges Costume Cloth ... Winceys American White Calico (per doz.) Tapestry Carpet ... ... Waterproof Coats We have a grand lot of Water proof Coates with Capes at ... Lot of Men’s Suits ...- Men’s Tweed Trousers Men’s Mole Trousers ~. Kid Gloves Ulsters Feathers Frilling Velveteen Stays Muffs Black Hats ... Bibs ... Ribbon Garters ... ... Muslin Work 8s lid 4Ad ' *l d 3|d 3s lid Is lid 12s 6d 25s 6d 25s . 6d 4s 6d 4s 9d Is Od 6s Od 6d 2£d Is 9d Is 9d Is Od 6d 3d Id Id 2d The above are Special Lines we are 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, i GRIOULTURAL IMPLEMENTS j± MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch 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 McCORMICK’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. Just 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



After the sale of the land the whole of the LITE AND DEAD STOCK Upon the farm will be submitted to public competition, as follows, viz.: — 6 Splendid Draught Horses, well known, young, sound and staunch 6 Hacks and Buggy Horses 4 Milch Cows 10 Head Young Cattle 30 Fat Pigs 20 Store Pigs 1,000 Sheep Drays Ploughs Harrows Harness and Sundries too numerous to particularise Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. MATSON COX & CO. S. E. Poyntz. Stephen E. Poyntz, JJIAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENT Has for sale several ELIGIBLE FARMS throughout the County ; ■ Amongst others — 222 acres, well fenced, and sub-divided; 60 acres in English grass; balance in stubble ; well watered by the County water-races. There is a good weatherboard house and six stalled iron stable, chaff-house, etc. [The interest of 96 acres reserve will be sold with this lot.] Also, 200 acres of good land, only one crop been taken off same; near the Wakanui Homestead. Also, 555 acres, part in turnips, well-fenced and subdivided ; good concrete house on the land. Also, 333 acres of good plains land, within easy access of Ashburton; 100 acres of this is in tussock, balance in stubble.



lOTORIA HOUSE, 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 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, READY-MONEY DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, &c., Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816



TO LET for a term of years— -200 acres in prime hear: for wheat. TO LET— An eight-roomed home, with well stocked garden ; centrally situated. Also, A good five-roomed House. WANTED - From 20 to 50 acres (with house) to rent, within six miles of Ashburton, FOR SALE or TO LET— Houses in various parts of the town ; also several town sections at reason able prices. FOR SALE— Ten teas of CARROTS, in lots of one ton and upwards. FOR SALE— A Bargain—A good Plough, set Har rows, and a Corn-crusher.. TO GRAZIERS, DEALERS, & OTHERS. FOR SALE— A snug little farm of twenty acres, se curely fenced, and laid down in English grass, within a few chains of the Tinwald Saleyards. There is a good dwelling-house on the property, and from its close proxi mity to the Tards must of neces sity considerably enhance its value. ~ Price moderate. Offices— Next Mr Andrew Orr’s Drapery Estab lishment. AGENT FOR THE HAMBURG MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. 835 S. B. POYNTZ.



HOTOG RAPHY 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, uni es a Pictures will be taken by himself, t w be a sufficient guarantee that none satisfactory Photographs will be sent 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, andfinished in Oil, Water Odor or Crayons. 96#



Gazette in Bankruptcy, OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts



Business Notices. ,■ .. -i Style and Fashion. JUST OPENED, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS ' Ex OPAWA, from LONDON r : i Black and Colored Velveteens Serges in all the New Shades for Costumes Embossed Plush Trimmings to match Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Flowers aod 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 MOATB AND CO.’S TEAS. Q. R A N D H I S - P L A .V OP New Winter Goods, JUST OPENED Ex HIMALAYA, DIRECT FROM LONDON. ALL THE LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE MATERIALS nr _ DRESS GOODS, VELVETEENS, SERGES AND COSTUME TWEEDS. NEW MANTLES AND ULSTERS, In Endless Variety. CHILDREN’S . ULSTERS, from os 6d each. EVERY DEPARTMENT FULLY STOCKED I VXiil AND GOODS CHEAPER THAN EVER. BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT op r NEW WOOL SHAWLS AND SQUARES. S. W. Alcom, EAST STREET.



EGETABLES FOR THEMILLION. V —ln consequence of the splendid season, the undersigned has about -20,000 CABBAGES, SAYOYS, etc., which he wishes to dispose of at alarmingly low rates for CASH. Cabbages, Is per do?; Turnips, 2d per bundle ; Carrots, 2d per bundle. About a ton of splendid Pump kins, suitable for jam making ; no reason able offer refused. large supply of best quality POTATOES always kept in stock, at cheapest rates. Frui% Con fectionery, etc., always on hand. Before going elsewhere give the undersigned a trial. (Opposite Fire Brigade Station). 771 P E C I A L N O T I P E. Alpheus 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 Pina Flooring and Match Lining can bs 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, and Shingles Posts and Bails. Gates and Gate Posts And every requisite for the trade Edward Ling, Wme D>TDVt>«n - ' Wills street



W. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, 6th April, 1883. 6 sep More ex- CITEMENT For the Wbabekh or BOOTS & SHO E S 0. 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 8a 6d Women’s Kid Boots from 7s 6d Children’s at;equally reduced rates. . 380



0 T 1 ° *4 .OC.I °T 1: Albert Roberts, Having purchased the premises lately occupied by Jameson and Roberts, will A CONTINUE TO CARRY ON BUSINESS AS USUAL, And is now prepared to BUT Wheat Oats Barley v ! i] l ; i Rye Grass, Peas. ; ~.. Tates ■ ■ Oaten Sheal ’ and Straw Chaff And other Produce. . / HAS FOR SALE— LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP ■ OORNSAOKS, Seeming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter>kegs , > Nails BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle KEROSENE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rock-salt FLOUR, 50,100, 200 lb bags, Oatmeal, Potatoes -. i FENCING WIRE, 8, 9,10, also Gal vamsedßarb ■ " J Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples CLOVERS, White, Red, Alsyke, Cow grass, Ryegrass, and Cocksfoot , TURNIPS, Purpletop, Green top, Devon Greystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Goree, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaft Chick wheat SEED, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Peas, Beans LOANS NEGOTIATED,



MONEY ADVANCED ok FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT BATES. - idERAL ADVANCES made on Gnia nd other Produce placed in Store _ R SALK OR SHIPMENT... Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTOIT. 4 , GRAIN MERCHANTS, ■ ’ 137, Manchester street, Christchurch. ; i 688