and Parliament will re-assemble on the zist The Phoenix Park Trials. James Fitzharris, cabdriver, who had been identified as having been em ployed by the Phoenix Park murderers, will be tried for conspiring to murder Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr Burke. The trial of Edward Mc- Cafferty, one of the alleged four actual assassins, commences at Dublin to day. [Received May 3, 1 p.m.] The Tasmanian Loan. The tenders for the Tasmanian half million Loan were opened to-day, apd were found to amount to the exact sum required. The average of the tenders is L9B 10s, being tos above the fixed minimum. Sentenced to Death. Patrick Delaney and Thomas Caf fery, two of the Phoenix prisoners, have confessed to complicity in the murder of Lord F. Cavendish and Mr Burke, and have been sentenced to death. Earl Dnfferin. Cairo, May 2. Earl Dufferin has started from this city for Constantinople, his mission to Egypt having been completed.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT ] Racing in Victoria. Melbourne, Yesterday. At a meeting of the Victorian Racing Club to-day, it was decided to add z,ooo sovs to the Melbourne Cup, making 1,500 sovs added money, and that the winner of the Victorian Derby must carry ylb penalty for the Mel bourne Cup. It was also resolved to withdraw the Champion Stakes from the programme of the New Year’s Day meeting, and to substitute in its place' two races to be called the Bagot Stakes and the Standish Plate, the winner of the latter to receive 500 sovs. The race for the Champion Stakes is here after to be run at the autumn meeting, in March, the added money being as at present—l,ooo sovs ior the first horse, and 200 sovs for the second. [Received May 3, 1 p.m.] The Sunday Question. Melbourne, To-day. There is much discussion regarding the Sunday question. A monster meeting is to be held at the Town Hall to-night in favor of the opening of the Library on Sundays as well as the Picture Gallery and Museum. An opposition meeting is to be held on Monday. Mr Francis’s Health. The state of Mr James Francis’s health is now reported to be very pre carious. N.S.W Parliament. Sydney, Yesterday. Parliament was prorogued by his Excellency the Governor to-day. In the‘course of his speech Lord Loftus stated that the revenue of the colony was very satisfactory, and fully realised the Treasurer’s estimates.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] Crime in Taranaki.

Mew Plymouth, To-day.

The Supreme Court was, opened to-day by Mr Justice (yillioa. In the charge to the Grand Jury, His Honor said the cases were somewhat numerous, but not more than was to be.expected in a grow ing population. The majority of the cases came from out districts, on the out posts of civilisation, where wild and law less characters congregated. At the sme time the cases were not of a heinous character, none of the higher class being in the calendar. There are ten charges against eight persons, three of whom are Maoris. The most serious was a charge of arson. There was a prisoner on bail '•ommitted on a charge of forgery in the Bank passbook. As the Judge was given to understand that there was a doubt as to his surrendering to his bail, he would order him to be called before the bill was sent to the Grand Jury, so that it might not be necessary to delay the case. Acquitted.

At the Supreme Court Hori Ngrao, alias T b Kooti, charged with stealing a horse from Mr Comewall, at Stratford, was found not guilty, and discharged.

Fatal Accident. Wanganui, To-day.

J. M. Bentram, a passenger by the Hula from Wellington, fell overboard last night. At about twenty minutes to nine, when off Mana Island, ho was standing on the bridge leaning against the rail. He lost his balance and fell overboard. It was too rough to lower a boat, but a rope was immediately thrown out. It was of no avail, however. He was a draper of Halcombe. An enquiry will probably be held to-day.

RAILWAY COMMUNICATION RESTORED.

[by telegraph] Timaru, To-day.

Passenger communication between Christchurch and Dunedin has been resumed. The express trains north and south got through this afternoon.

TUP, ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1883.



Mr B. Foster, Inspector of Sheep for the North Canterbury district, has given the following report on the result of the trial of Tomlinson and Hayward’s gly cerine dip :—“I have made a careful ex amination of Mr T. Croft’s sheep, which were dipped, in my presence, at Ashley, on March 26, in Tomlinson and Hay ward’s glycerine dip. The result of my inspec tion is, I am pleased to be able to state, in every rtspect highly satisfactory. The sheep were badly infested with lice and ticks, and in consequenee were not thriv ing, After they were dipped they were, at my request, put hack in the same pad dock from whence they came. To-day the sheep have the appearance of having thriven well since dipping. The wool is soft and silky te the touch, and is unusually bright and glossy considering the short space of time since they were dipped. Although the shee.p smell very strongly -of the dip there is very little ataib in'the wool. I found no live lice or ticks f and, what is in my opinion highly important, the tick eggs are all dead. As the lice ova are not easily visible to the naked eye I am not able to



, say what condition they are in ; but as they are supposed to hatch within four , teendeys, and as there were no young ' lice to be seen, it may I think be taken . 'for granted that they are all dead. 1 at tribute this killing of the eggs to the length: of tithe the sheep were kept in the dip~-tlear]y a minute, which in my opi nionis not any too long.” Siialutary remarks were made by a Magistrate at Sydney recent'y to a nuanttuiti who charged a prisoner with , ; hivih£;b6endno of, three men who had rpbtmdylum of sixteen LX notea The hadlately come from Dubb ) iW&rftwdMv-- where, he intended spending a ■looking his money down, ay: evening was knocked id, 'ln his pocket, besides ehteltt he was relieved, ifor ,LIBO. In Court idmitted. having appeared a aimilar position, and Mr id him in the following i —“Youappear to be one



of a class of men born to be prc> ed upon by thieves and sharpers. They cou d not live without such as you. Coming to Sydney, and then coming to Court, as you have done, shows there is something wrong in your character. It shows that you go prowling about in places you ought not to. You should stay away from Syd ney altogether, if when y®u come here you must behave like an imbecile. You deserve to be sent to gaol yourself for having come to this Court.” The prose cutor looked foolish and uncomfortable under the lecture, and muttered some thing about it being “ only once a year.”



TOWN EDITION. 1 Issued at 4.30 p.m.J New Advertisement. WANTED— TURNIPS. Must be good fences. MATSON, COX & CO. WANTED— A SERVANT, age 15 or 16 years. Apply, Guardian Office. 992 VKT ANTED TENDERS—For PAINT ** ING the whole of the exterior of the South Rakaia Hotel, one coat. Ten ders close 8(h inst. Apply A. J. HOWELL, 993 Proprietor. WANTED KNOWN—Now showing a splendid assortment of new Winter Dress Materials, Trimmings to match. Everything marked with a small profit. H. C. Segers, Compton’s Build ing, Moore street (opposite Friedlander Bros.) 973 PPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT.



The Annual MEETING of RATE PAYERS will be held at the Board’s Office, Tinwald, at 12 noon on MONDAY, May 7th. The annual Election of Members will be held in the first week in June. Date will be hereafter fixed. Road Board Office, Tinwald, April 26th, 1883. 996 Ashburton 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. HOICE FARM, FOR SALE 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. Terms and particulars may be obtained from . MESSRS MILES & CO., Christchurch ; Or of GEORGE JaMESON, 991 Ashburton. SATURDAY, sth MAY, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON instructed by the owner, will Sell by Public Auction, at his Yards— -4 Draught Horses, good in all kinds of Work; 1 new 3horse Draj 7 and Eram; 1 set Dray Harness, new ; 3 Back hands and chains, new ; 2 sets Leading Harness, new ; Collars, Haimes, Winkers, etc., etc. CYRIL JEPHSON. S. E. POYNTZ, 994 Hon. Sec. ALFRED HARRISON, 997 Auctioneer. In Bankruptcy.



IN the Distr’ct Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Cre ditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the bankruptcy of THOMAS TREVURZA, of Elgin, in the County of Ashburton, farmer, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the first meeting of the creditors of the above named debtor, hel 1 at the above Court this day, Alfred Harrison, of Ashbur ton, auctioneer, was elected creditors’ trustee ; and further, that the said Alfred Harrison has this day filed in the above Court a written acceptance under his hand of the said trusteeship. Dated this 3rd day of May, 1883. W. MARTIN, 995 Clerk of the Court. To Let. TO LET—Two 4-roomed HOUSES, near Woollen Factory. 975 MITCHELL & TURNER. Tenders. TENDERS are invited for building a STORE at Tinwald. Plana and specifications may be seen by applying to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p.m. on MON DAY, 7th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. Bird. 984 Public Notices. Licensing act, issi, and the LICENSING ACT AMENDMENT ACT, 1882. Notice is hereby given that, in pursu ance of the provisions of the above-named Acts, the Quarterly (Annual) Meeting of the Licensing Committee for the Districts of Ashburton Borough, Ashburton, Mount Somers, and Upper Ashburton, will be held at the [Resident Magistrate’s Court house, Ashburton, on the dates specified below, for the purpose of considering ap plications under the above Acts, of which due notice is given. District. Date of Meeting. Ashburton Borough, Monday, 4th June, 1883. Ashburton ... ... Wednesday, 6th June, 1883. Mount Somers ... Thursday, 7th June, 1883. Upper Ashburton ... Friday, Bth June, 1883. WALTER MARTIN, Clerk to Committees, May Ist, 1883. 982



Amusements. aryest ball. A BALL will be held in the Wakanui schoolroom on FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 4th. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p. m. sharp. Tickets 3s. Ladies free. Refreshments provided Free. 944 Public Notices.



Any person or persons found on Grove Farm, gathering mushrooms or otherwise Trespassing in pursuit of.game, without written notice, will be prosecuted. JOHN' CARTER, 487 Manager.



ANY Person or Persons, with Dogs, found trespassing for Game on the Belmont or the Terrace Farm (Meth- Vcn), will be prosecute 1 as the law directs, and the dogs will be shot. JOHN F, TICKLE, 863 G. STEDMAN. BREWERY COMPANY. Owing to the Di-solution of Partner thip, all Accounts due to the above Com pany must be paid forthwith to Mr W. H. Gundry, East street, Ashburton, in order that the bo' ks may be closed. 890 SHBURTON 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 COALS, COALS.—The undersigned is prepared to Supply COALS in small quantities, from 1 cwt t > a ton, delivered in township or suburbs. F. M'FARLANE, 780 Carrier. jyj*R. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, wiil VISIT • ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l ipO FARMERS AND DAIRYMEN. The undersigned is a Cash Purchaser of Corn-fed PIGS, either as pork at the Factory, Wills street, or alive at the the Farm. THOS. W. GREEN, 826 Ashburton. CHALLENGE. —The undersigned is willing to run his horse Nimrod against Mr J. O’Brien’s King Philip, on the Ashburton Racecourse next Saturday at 9 a.m. Stakes, L2O a-side. Distance, l£ miles.— Jas. Bright. 970 Oysters, Oysters. CONSTANT Supply of Fresh FISH and OYSTERS to be had at Harry Aitken’s, VVakanui road, near Post Office. 929 S. E. Poyntz.



Stephen E. Poyntz WISHES to inform his numerous friends and the public that he will cany on the Business of LAND, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, From this date, on his own account. All Business will be promptly attended to and clients interests carefully guarded. Offices—Next Mr Andrew Orr’s Dra pery Shop, East streei (office lately occu pied bj Mr G. D. Branson, solicitor). N.B.—The Offices of the Cheese and Butter Factory and Woollen Factory are removed to the same place. 835



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 INOS,East street, Ashburton, and as all Pictures will be-taken by himself, it will be a sufficient guarantee that none but satisfactory Photographs will be 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, andfinished in Oil, Water Color or i Crayons. 966



TO LET for a term of years —2OO acres, fenced and weli watered; rent moderate. S. E. POYNTZ. TO LET—A good SHOP, in a Central Position, S. E. POYNIZ. F |OUR and Two-roomed HOUSES at low rental. S. E. POYNTZ. F OR SALE.—Ten tons of CARROTS. S. E. POYNTZ. 1710 R SALE —555 acres of good Land. ’ Well fenced, and in good heart for cropping. Abundantly supplied with water, and within easy distance of Ash burton, OR SALE, OR TO LET ON PUR CHASING CLAUSE. F 200 acres of good LAND in the Wakanui. Had only one crop off, and now in prime heart for wheat. S. E. POYNTZ. FOR SALE—A Bargain—A good Plough, sot Marrows, and a Corn crusher. S. E. POYNTZ. Strayed. £2 R E W R D 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 Dooley and Nouthkt, Riversdale, will receive the above reward. 825



For Bale. FOR SALE, —A Six-Ronmsd HOU E, well finished, and nearly now, j situated fronting East Belt > ,r >d Peter [street. Also, a Six-Kooiif-d '■ USiin Mooro 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. 0. Page, Builder, Moore street, Ashburton. 336 Albert Boberts, HAS FOR SALE the undermentioned LAND within easy distance of the Mount Somers Railway and the thriving town of Mount Somers. 945 rjlO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. I have roveral Cows, in full profit, for sale ; early application necessary Oaten Sheaf Chaff now on hand. 959 ALBERT ROBERTS. George Jameson.



George Jameson (Late of Jameson and Roberts), ypoL, GRAIN, ?’S E D AND GENERAL MERCHANT, West street, Ashburton (Next to the N.Z. Grain Agency Com pany’s Store). Agent for the NEW ZEALAND FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. 647



Matson, Cox, and Co. UNDER. BILL OF SALE. Trevurza to D. Wilson. Trevurza to J. Orr. Absolute sale without Reserve. Messrs matson, cox & go. have received instructions from holders of Bill of Sale, as above, to Sell by Public Auction, on the Premises of Mr David Wilson, Wakanui, on FRIDAY, 4th MAY, 1883. At 12 o’clock, 13 First-Class Draught Horses 6 Sets Shaft Harness, 10 Sets Leading Harness 4 3-Horse Drays, 3 Double Furrow Ploughs 1 M'Cormick Reaper and Binder 1 Deering do. do. 1 Monarch Grain Drill 2 Sets Harrows 12 Sets Plough Harness Cambridge Roller Iron Tank Scoop Spring Cart Two Tip Drays Swingletrees, etc., etc. Also, On account of Mr D. Wilson and others, Horses, Cattle, Farm Implements, etc., etc. Luncheon Provided. No Reserve. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. 946 MATSON, COX & CO. T. Bullock.



WANTED to PURCHASE—Second hand CORNSACKS. GEORGE JAMESON, 906 Ashburton. fJO FARMERS. The undersigned is a Cash Purchaser of good samples ot RYEGRASS. GEORGE JAMESON, 903 Ashburton. rpO 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.



ALTERATION OF DATE OF OPENING SALE AT THE 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 sth, 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. TB U L L 0 C K . , Auctioneer.



HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdon, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIPE AND FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes;—Canterbury Agricultu ral and Pastoral Association : Grand No vember Show, 1881, First Prize, Silver Medal. Ashburton Agricultural and Pas toral Association : October Show, 1881, First Prize. The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Silver Medal for Bricks, Special Quality. First-class references from Engineers, Architects, Contractors and others. Manufacturers of Malt-kiln Tiles, Fire Tiles, Fire Bricks, Special Brick (red and white), Air Grates, Chimneypots, Roofing, Ridging and Floor ing Tiles, 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, BGI Agent, Ashburton.



WILL NEVER CEASE! Hayes & Co. ARE SLAUGHTERING THEIR GOODS At the following prices Good White Blankets 8s lid French Dress Serges ... ... 4id Costume Cloth 7|d Winceys 3|d American White Calico (per doz.) 3s lid Tapestry Carpet ... ... ... Is lid Waterproof Coats ... ... 12s 6d We have a grand lot of Water proof Coates with Capes at ... 25s 6d Lot of Men’s Suits ... ... 25s 6d Men’s Tweed Trousers 4s Cd Men’s Mole Trousers 4s 9d Kid Gloves Is Od Ulsters ... ... ... ... 6s Od Feathers ... 6d Frilling 2£d Velveteen Is 9d Stays ... ... ... ... Is 9d Muffs , Is Od Black Hats ... ... ... Od Bibs ... ... ... ... 3d Ribbon Id Garters Id Wool 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.



SATURDAY, MAY 5. TWO-ACRE BUILDING ALLOTMENT AT TREYORTON FOR SALE. ALSO, TWO BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Near the Woollen Factory. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Dr Trevor to sell by. Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Saturday, May 5 Part of Rural Section 4949, containing 2 acres, and having a frontage of chains on Suffolk street, Trevor ton. This is a capital building site ; the situation high, dry, and healthy. Lots 11 and 12, Each containing 1 rood 36 perches, fronting James street, opposite the Woollen Factory, in the Allenton Suburban District. The land is of first-class quality ; capital site for a house ; and property in this dis trict has lately been much increased in value. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 948 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MAY sth, 1431 ACRES B ROODS 9 PER. Cultivated Land, Watered with two of the County Water races, situated in the WAKANUI DISTRICT. MR. T. BULLOCK has been favored with instructions from Messrs Cowan and Tomes to offer by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, sth MAY, The following R. S's., situated in the WAKANUI DISTRICT— -28403 28405 28406 28407 containing >) )) » <705 0 0 103 1 19 38*7 2 20 231 3 10 1131 3 9 The above property will be offered in one lot, but if not sold will be divided as above. Persons desirous of purchasing a block cf land in this district are re quested to inspect this Property as it will be sold cheap and on liberal terms, de clared at sale. ■Sale at 1 o’c’odf. T. BULLOCK, 879 Auctioneer. Alfred Harrison. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, MAY 5. Gold and Silver Watches, Studs, Pins, Earrings, etc. A really valuable lot of jewellely. Absolutely without reserve. Alfred harrison, Auctioneer. 976 Priedlander Bros. J)RELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned, in view of their re tiring from the retail business, have determined, at the request of numerous valued constituents, to combine with Grain business that of Auctioneers, ESTATE & COMVIISSION AGENTS. They have, with this object in view, made arrangements for the conduct of their AUCTION SALES WITH Mr W. B. Moss (Late Agent of the N.Z. Loan and Mer cantile Agency Co.), whose 28 years’ experience in this particular branch will be sufficient guarantee that the interest of their constituents will bo well conserved. FRIEDLANDER BROS. 702 W. B. MOSS, Auctioneer.



Business Notices. Style and Fashion. JUST OPENED, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF 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 T4.NCRED STREET. AGENT FOR NELSON MOATE AND CO.’S TEAS.



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, SIT CHILDREN’S ULSTERS, from 2s 6d each. EVERY DEPARTMENT FULLY STOCKED ANI> GOODS CHEAPER THAN EVER. . BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF NEW WOOL SHAWLS AND SQUARES. S. W. Alcorn’s, EAST STREET.



VEGETABLES FOR THE 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, Is 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 trial. Edward Ling, Wills street (Opposite Fire Brigade Stat’on). 771 gPECIAL N OTICE. 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 VVai 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 bi sup plied to customers’ satisfaction. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Best Newcastle Coal Firewood (short and long) Roofing Iron Nails Le..d Zinc Fencing Wire V.D.L. Timber, Palings, and Shingles 1 Posts and Rails. Gates and Gate Posts And every requisite for the trade W. 11. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, 6th April, 1883. 6 sep More ex citement For the Wearers of 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 Water tights from 12s 9d Men’s Bluchers from 8s 6d Women’s Kid Bools from 7s 6d Children’s at equally reduced rates. ow



O T 10 E. Albert Roberts, Having purchased the premises lately occupied by Jameson and Roberts, will CONTINUE TO CARRY ON THE BUSINESS As usual, and is now prepared to BUY Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. ITAo JfOii SALE— FI EPROOF SAFE LITTLE’' SHEEP DIP CORNSACKS, Seaming 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 FENCING WIRE, 8,9, 10, also Gal vanised Barb Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples CLOVERS, White, Red, Alsyke, 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 itJERAL ADVANCES made on Grain nd other Produce placed in Store R SALE OR SHIPMENT. Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, 137, Manchester street,‘Christchurch. 682



Public Ccin^alaa.:' FIRE INSURANCE. Lowest Rates of Premium. ' Insurers Share Profits without any Liability whatever. THE AUSTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, J LIMITED. ' * • Capitax. £250,000, With power to increase. Twenty per cent, of the profits divided annually amongst the policy holders. Directors: \ John Blyth, Esq., of Messrs Jehu Blyth and Co., President .■ ; Alfred Sh*w, Esq., of Messrs A. Shaw ,: and Co., Vice-President Joseph Webster, Esq., of Messrs Joseph .: * ; Webster and Go, ' Js ’ f : ' Robert Reid, Esq., of Messrs Wans and Reid Stanford Chapman, Esq,, of Messrs Vir- . goe, Son and Chapman. List of Shareholders: John Blyth, Esq., J.P., of John Blyth and. Co., merchants, Melbourne Alfred Shaw, Esq., Wm. Hughes, -Esq. j Matthew Gill, Esq., of A. Shaw ana Co , importers, Melbourne, Brisbane, etc. : " ,ri : Gavin Shaw, Esq., J.P., merchant, Mer> bourne •« W. McLean, Esq., O. McLean, Esq., e( - McLean Bros, and Rigg, iron mer chants, etc., Melbourne A. Currie, Esq., of A. Currie and o®., merchants and shipowners F. S. Roberts, Esq., Henry Mesks, Esq., - of Briscoe and Co., iron merchants, Melbourne, Sydney, etc. ; Q. Whittingham, Esq., J. Whittinghans, Esq., merchants and millowncrs, Melbourne ■ c-- , , Edward Duckett. Esq., wholesale Iron* and Spinks, merchants, Melbourne ■ Geo. R bertson, Esq., publisher, Mel*..- bourne Sydney, etc. Geo. Ramsden, Esq , miller, Melbourne H. N- Alcock, Esq., J.P., of Alcock and Co., billiard table manufacturers John Larimer, Esq., W. Graham, Esq.,of ’,-t Connell, Hogarth, and Ob., mer* . 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 Co., net* chants S. Chapman, Esq. of Virgoe, Son and’ . Chapman, merchants. F. Throssell, Esq., of Throssell and Tan* kard, maltsters A. and R. Coughey, wina merchants, ' Melbourne J. A. Kitchen, Esq., of J. Kitchen and Sons, candle manufacturers R. T. Blackwell, Esq. of Brooks, Robin* - son and Co., glass, oil, and color merchants F. J. Sargood. Esq., H. Butler, Esq., el Sargood Butler and Nioholl, wars* housemen, Melbourne and Naw Zen* >■ •; - land . ■ J. Paterson, Esq., J. R. Laing, Xtq., John M.. Bruce, Esq,, of Paterson, Laing, and Bruce, warehousemen,. Melbourne O. Fenwick, Esq., J.P., of Fenwick Bros. warehousemen W. K. Thomson, Esq., J.P., S. Ron wick, Esq., of James McEwan and 00. iron merchants, Melbourne. ,1 Davies and Campbell, solicitors, Mel*



bourne B. Harper, Esq., of R. Harper and Oa,; spice merchants and millers ■' 0. R. Parsons, Eq., Melbourne agenf South British Insurance Company James Thomson, Esq., shipowner, U«!< bourne 1 monger, Melbourne W. F. Moffitt, Esq., Wm. Peacock, Esq., ’ of Robertson and Moffatt, drapers, Melb urna 9 Joseph Webster, Esq., of Joseph Webster and Co., Melbourne J. S. Peterson, Esq., John Whiting, Esq., of Wm. Peterson and Co., tea melt 1 chants, Melbourne James Dodgshun, Esq., Mayor eleot of Melbourne Joseph Dodgshun, Esq., of James Dodg* shun and Co., warehousemen Robert Reid, Esq., of Warne and Reid, warehousemen James McDougall, Esq., D. Mo Dongall, Esq,, of Messrs Sands and McDoa> gall, wholesale stationers k. Rowan, Esq., J.P., of Do Oastella and 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, mes Miller, Esp of James Miller and Oe jute manufacturers, Ed. Baines,Esq., wholesale, ironmonger, Melbourne J. A. Davies, bad., miller,Richmonb Wm. Dean , Esq., of Wm.Deanand 00., oil and colour merchants. F. 0 Largo, Esq., of Lange and Those* man, merchants D. Beath, Esq., of Beath, Schiess and Go., warehousemen and mannfae* turers 0. 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 Br.wn, drapers dk E. Moore, Esq., J. Christie, Eq., P. J, Spinks, Esq., of Moore, Christie* T. E White, Esq., of A. Shaw and Co. 5 merchants, Brisbane j 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 1 Hon. J. 0. Francis, C.M.G., of Francis and McPherson Charles Campbell, Ksq., of C. Campbell and Go., lime and cement merchants John L. Roberts, Esq., director City Melbourne Bank A. B. Robinson, Esq., commercial editor of the Age J. B. Simmons, Esq., commercial editor o( the Telegraph Wiseman Brothers, woollen warehouse* men A. Ja.ck, Esq., of A. Jack and Co., whole* sale stationers H. J. Langdon, Esq., J.P., of H. J. Langdon and Co., drysalters 3. T. Russell, Esq., manager Melbourne ' Exchange Hugh McNeill, Esq., of Briscoe and Oct, Dunedin 0. Forrester, Esq., Victoria Sngar Oona pany John Binnie, Esq., of Qeorge Website and Co., merchants Ac., &c., &c. Christchurch Board of Director*; William Pratt, Esq., Chairman Henry Thomson, Esq., M.H.R. William Si range, Esq. John Frith Roberts, Esq. H. Hobday, Esq, J. McVEY 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* church. Agents for AshLurton and Dislrict: ORB. & OO nf