The members of the Ashburton Qua drille Assembly are reminded that their Usual class meets this evening in the new Oddfellows' Hall at eight o’clock. The Oamaru dredge arrived yesterday, and will commence operations in the har bor to-morrow. The diedge is expected to fully realise the expectations formed of it from its trial in Dunedin. The bottom of the harbor is formed of a material that can easily be deepened t> any required depth.

Forsyth, the patentee of the rabbit ex terminator, sued Albert Dornwell for the money due for . having cleared off the rabbits off a farm of 550 acres. Evidence was given by several witnesses that no rabbits survived the poisonous fumes ad ministered in the burrows by the plaintiff, and although rabbits were seen a few days . after the.land .was said to te cleared, they must have come in from the neigh boring farm. The Magistrate was of opinion that Forsyth had carried out his contract to clear the land, and gave judg ment accordingly. His Excellency was received at Gisborne with great enthusiasm by a large crowd of town and country people, and was en tertained at luncheon, and replying to the toast cf his health expressed his pleasure and-surprise at finding Gisborne such a large and prosperous town. Observing that 1 his name had been pronounced by the Mayor as if he were a Frenchman, he said he would tell them a secret. He. was not a Frenchman nor even an Englishman, but an Irishman. Referring to the har-. bor, he said they naturally wanted a breakwater, It was necessary the harbor 'should be' adapted to. the requirements of their splendid dis trict, but it appeared to him that New Zealand was in danger just now of suf fecjpg.fcpm an eruption of breakwaters. Daring his trip around, their harbor, he had examined the plans for a breakwater, and ,quite approved of them, and he hoped their'representatives in Parliament would be able te obtain the necessary facilities for so' important a work. If he had a vote he would heartily support the'proposal to construct the breakwater.

THE ASH-BUB lON G OARM AN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1883.



For continuation of reading matter see ' founhpage.\ TOWN EDITION. <]lssued at 4 30 p.n*.J ■ ,r New Advertisements. TTTANTED—BOARD and LODGING VY -'for asingle gentleman. Apply, A., Office oftbis Paper. _ 1272 TIT ANTED to SELL, a PIANO, nearly V». ■ new; full tone; a capital instru ment. ; by Chappell. Cheap, for immediate niuchaser. Apply,'Office of this Paper. ■ 1273 THE members of the Tinwald Sports Commit teeare hereby requested to attehd 4 MEETING to be held at Scott’s Hotel; Tinwald, on FRIDAY next at 8 p.m. ' iVery' urgent business. -H. YBRNON CHICHESTER, 1273 ‘ ' Chairman. R T U N 10 N In consequence of the several books of not being returned, the Art Union- {under the permission of the Colonial Secretary) is POSTPONED till further’ notice. 1274 B. COFFEY, £1 i;R ■ E' - W R D. STRAYED from Graham’s road, seven CALVES, two red and five roan. The above Toward will be paid -to anyone de livering same to JOHN WOODS, 1271 Graham’s road. BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given that all Rates not PAID by the Ist June next will be Sued for withontfurther delay. By order. CHARLES BRADDBLL, 1276.- Town Clerk. TVBAFNBSS. —Quacks calling them- W 9 ': selves “ Doctors,” are utterly ruin ing,the .organs of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for so doing. I have two infallible remedies (No. 1, deafness arising from colds ; No. 2, the thickening of the . parts. of the Tympanum) from recipes sent me by those world-known Anrists, the late and pre sent Senior-Surgeons of the Royal Dis pensary for' Diseases of the Ear.—Send stamps - for particulars to T. B. Hanna- Pobd, Auckland, N.Z. 1270 R ACING CLUB. The Half-yearly General MEETING of the Club will be held at the Club’s Room, Quill’s Hotel, on TUESDAY, sth June, at 8 p.in. . . Business : To receive report and statement of ac counts. T0.:.-deal with motions (2) of which 1 notice has been given. To elect officers for the ensiling year. And any other business which may be r , introduced.



New Advertisements v - r - ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON BRIDGE. The above Bridge will be CLOSED for Repairs on FRIDAY, Ist June, from 4 p.m., until. 6.30 a.m. on SATURDAY, 2nd June. By order. J. BURNETT, Assistant Engineer Working Railways. Christchurch, May 28, 1883. 1269 TENDERS are invited for PLOUGH ING 150 acres of Land (more or leas) at Newland. Tenders to be closed by noon on SATURDAY, June 2nd. Specifications may be seen at the office of the undersigned. F. FERRIMAN. May 29, 1883. 1267 Public Notices. Pi AAA TO LEND, on Freehold SI)UUv security only, in sums to suit borrowers. C. W. Purnell, Solici tor, East street. 1248 ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of Mr Colin's Campbell, farmer, late of Hinds, must be rendered to Messrs Mat son, Cox and Co. on or before WEDNES DAY, June 6th, 1883, otherwise they will not be recognised. JOHN ORR, 1239 MATSON, COX & CO.



N o E. We have one of Andrews and Beaven’s Chaff Cutters with all the latest improve ments, and are prepared to OUT 10 to 12 tons per day, of either Oaten Sheaf or Straw, at reasonable rates. E. DAYIES & CO., Eakaia, 1245 As Agents for the Owners.



John Broom, SIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, COACH PAINTER, &c. Orders may be left at McColl’s, Ashbur ton Hotel; or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s Hotel. 1257



The burgesses of the BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN.—I have much pleasure in offering myself for election as one of the Auditors of your Borough, and beg to solicit your support at the Election on FRIDAY Next. Yours faithfully, 1258 W. R. BOYLE. ROAD BOARD. The Annual MEETING of Ratepayers will take place at the Board's Office on MONDAY, June 4th, at noon. 1229 By order. 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. *>l6



Any parson 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.



0. Ryel, OYSTBR SALOON. Fresh and Smoked FISH always on hand. Tea and Coffee at all hours. Also, Fried Fish. Note the address—Wills street, next Cookson’s Stables. 1213



jyj'R F. G. THOMAS?, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. 1065 - AMERICAN DRILLS These Drills are the BEST IN THE MARKET, and combine the lightness and simplicity of the American with the strength and durability of the English. For particulars apply to GEORGE JAMESON, 1235 Ashburton.



To Let. AN D 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 w&tor* Apply, Office of this Paper. 936 For Sale* 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'j —6 }■ 726 Acres. R-S. 31475 j 2 33 Acres. R.S, 31117 1 226 Acres. R.S. 31114 104 Acres. 1,289 Acres. 945 ,(JlO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. I have several Cows, in full profit, for sale ; early application necessary Oaten Sheaf Chaff now on hand. 59 ALBERT ROBERTS. rjlO VOLUNTEERS. FOR SALE at the Guardian Office, the “ New Zealand Volunteer Drill Manual for 1883. ” Price Is each. 1211 Barrister, Solicitor &e. Mr F. Wilding, Barrister, solicitor, and NOTARY PUBLIC. MR WILDING has established a BRANCH OFFICE in Ashburton under the management of Mr Caygill, who has bad several years experience in legal busi ness, and who has taken up his permanent lesidenpe in A^bburtpn. Mr Wilding will attend thp sittings of the District and R.M. Courts as usual. Obticeb —Next the Mail office, 1162



S. SAUNDERS, Secretary* S. A JV’O R 1,200 MERINO LAMBS. B. 1266 Apply to E. M, GOODWIN, ■ Cracroft. SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for— L Water-race and Fords near Hatfield, Rakaia 3. Flame and Culvert near Hatfield, Rakaia pinna and can be seen at Council office, and tenders, addressed to the. Chairman, to be sent in not later than jla,m., WEDNESDAY, 6th June next. ■ By order. WILLIAM BAXTER 1208-': Coqnty Engineer, BREWERY. XXXX AND BEEPER ALE, BITTER ALE. PLEASES BOTH EYE AND PALATE TONIC AND WHOLESOME. Guaranteed absolutely free from adulteia tion. The following are specimens of the com pjimeptg we are receiving frequently : f* Rleaaa shjp by nejt bpat 3 hhds‘ Aje t name as'last } very pood indeed.' --Bluff. “ 1 believe yonr beer is the best in the market.”—Balolutba. “ I must congratulate you on the quality of the beer :it is magnificent. If you, can keep it up to that you have got a good thing. ’' —Waimate. XEABT & McCarthy, looted. - - Agent* for Menfco rr’s Brandy, Roderipk v Dhn and Shanghraun Whiskies, and Mars* den..'and Raffley’s celebrated Billiard , Tables. 1266 <• : Xtf '



F. Ferrunan. JP O R SALE. One of R. Hornsby and Sons, New Patent HEDGE CUTTING AND TRIMMING MACHINE. F, FERRIMAN. T 0 LET, FOR A CROP, 250 Acres, IN GOOD CONDITION, F. FERRIMAN.



Haxton & Beattie’s QPRING TOOTH FLEXIBLE ' HARROWS. They combine Lightness of Draught, Practicability, and Cheapness, and meet the approval of all who have examined them. AGENT, F. FERRIMAN.



THREE AND FOUR ROOMED HOUSES. F. FERRIMAN.



JP O R SALE, On account of the ownei leaving the district, A FARM OF 186 ACRES, Principally in Grass, well watered, close to rail and school. Also, AN IMPROVED FARM, OF 500 ACRES, In good heart, with a running stream of water, in a good district.



n O R SALE, GOOD SECTIONS, In various parts Town and Suburbs, Apply, F. Ferriman, LAND AND ESTATE AND GENERAL AGENT, ASHBURTON. 1132



BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 Ashburton Agency: F. FERRIMAN, East street, 774 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 George Jameson. George Jameson West street, Ashburton (Next to the N.Z. Grain Agency Com pany’s Store). HAS FOR SALE SEED WHEAT— Hunter’s White Pearl Tuscan PLOUGH-SHARES— Hornsby’s and Ransomes Anglo-American Drills Oats, Barley Chaff, Bran Sharps, Flour Oatmeal, Tea, Sugar Soap, Candles Oils (Kerosene and Boiled) . Little’s Sheep Dip Arsenic, Blue Stone, Rock Salt Fencing Wire, Stakes and Staples Drain Pipes Potatoes (Derwent and Kidney) 047



R Davies & Co. METHVEN. R DAVIES & CO. will hold their , next Monthly Sale a' Mi Pa*ton’s Yards, on THURSDAY, MAY 3ist, When they will offer HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, PIGS, &c. At the same time A GIFT AUCTION In aid of the Piesbyt=rian Church will be held, when they will dispose of Wheat, Oats, Farm Produce, etc. Sale at 2 p.m. R. DAVIES & CO., Auctioneers, 1226 Eakaia and Methve '. Alfred Harrison. THURSDAY, 31st MAY. 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by the trustee in the estate of F. Pavitt, will SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THE RAILWAY RESERVE, The BUILDING, used as an Office, Also, FITTINGS and EFFECTS. ALFRED HARRISON, 1237 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 2nd JUNE. { ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Dodson, Esq., Trustee for Mrs A. McKellar Wix, will Sell by Public Auction, at his Yards, Draught Horses and Hacks 1 Dog Cart Cambridge Roller Harrows Plough Grindstone Furniture and Effects, etc. ALFRED HARRISON, 1240 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 2nd JUNE. A LFRED HARRISON, instructed by the Agent to the New Zealand In surance Company, will sell by Public Auction at his Yards— The whole of the Ironwork etc., belong ing to a combine and elevator



This is a valuable and most useful lot, and special attention is called to it. ALFRED HARRISON, 1238 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. T. Bullock, UOTIONEER, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. THE ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, Ashbubton. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY the Undermentioned SECTIONS : Town Sections— -850, fronting Aitken street 665, 666 (corner sections), corner of Park, Cameron, and Havelock streets 439, Tancred street, with cottage thereon 1011, 1012, 1013, facing the Domain 164 (half of), £th acre, fronting Burnett street 858, 855, Grey street 101 (leasehold), with improvmeents, corner of‘Cass and Tancred streets 309, 310, corner of Burnett and Have lock streets, facing the Town Belt East 311, fronting Havelock street 305, Burnett street 860, Grey street 706, 732, Wills street 872, 873, corner of Aitken and William streets 49, 58, Kermode street 59, Moore street 64, corner of Park and Kermode streets



Tinwald— -118, with cottage. Hampstead— -80 and 81, one acre, capital building site AtLENTON— -57, 58, part of block known as Allison Smith’s 27, 28, 29, 79, 80, part of block known as Walsh’s paddock 11 and 12, each 1 rood 36 perches, part of block known as Orr’s. FOR SALE, SECOND-HAND BUGGY. T. BULLOCK. M o N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. THURSDAY, MAY 31. Trees, Trees, Trees. LEYIATHAN SALE OF TREES. MR T. BULLOCK hs*3 received in structions to sell by Public Auc tion, at thp Arcade, Burnett street, on THURSDAY, 3iST MAY, The following splendid lot of TREES, Namely— -2,000 Apple Trees, 2 and 3 years old, all best sorts 1,000 Cherry Trees, 2 and 3 years old, all best sorts 1,000 Peach Trees, 2 and 3 years old, all best sorts 1,000 Plum Trees, 2 and 3 years old, all best sorts 1,000 Apiicot Trees, 2 and 3 years old all best sorts 500 Filbert Trees, 2 and 3 yearej olc|, all bets sorbs' 500 Walnut ’frees, 2 and 3 years old, all best sorts Ten Thousand African Box Thorn, several thousands of the leading Californian Pines and Cupresses, and a variety of other rare speci men trees; Gooseberries, Black and White Currants.



rjlO 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 thescaleof 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-PRICK, 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, 861 Agent, Ashburton.



The whole will be sold without the slightest reserve, and Farmers aqd others should embrace thja opportunity of pro curing hardy trees.' Sfcle at f.2 o'clock, 1231 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



WANTED KNOWN —Every deacrip : tipp of Plain apd Fapcy Pointing executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, next Matson, Cox, and Oo.’s, West street



Robert Wilkin and Co. BONA FIDE Clearing Sale, Jn consequence of DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Between Robert Wilkin and John Carter. Messrs robest wilkin & 00. (in conjunction with Mr G. Jameson) are instructed to hold a CLEARING SALE, At the Yards nest Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, on FRIDAY, Bth JUNE, ■OF HORSES CATTLE SHEEP FARM IMPLEMENTS, and A large variety of Sundries. The sale will commence at 11 o’clock sharp. Luncheon Provided. . ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Auctioneers. GEORG 3 JAMESON, 1251 A shburton.



Matson, Cox, and Go. Matson Cox & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and cn most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNS ACKS. 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. COCKSFOO' 1 ’ 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 FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS, At.ll o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE AT TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JUNE 6. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton.



METHVEN. CLEANING SALE OF Contract Horses, &c Messrs matson, cok & co. have received instructions from Mr VN m. McOliraont, of Mount Somers, to Sell by Public Auction, at Patton’s Melhven Hotel, on WEDNESDAY, 13th JUNE, 1833, OA Well-known good DRAUGHT 40 HORSES in HACKS and LIGHT HARNESS AV HORSES 2Q Seta HARNESS 2 Good WAGGONS. Sale at 12 o’clock. MATSON, COX & CO., Entries of Extra Stock will be taken. 1244



Matson, Cox, and Co. ON ACCOUNT OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. A Splendid Farm FOR SALE, Together with LIVE AND DEAD STOCK THERE: ON. ON 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, 1833, 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. 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.



TATTERSALL’S. WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, JUNE 2m}, 1833. Messrs matson, oox & co. have received instructions from J. Hawdon, Esq., to Sell as above, WITHOUT RESERVE, £ Good DRAUGHT HORSES 2 DRAYS GRUBBER Three-Furrow PLOUGH *£ Two-Furrow PLOUGH Stf HARROWg I Large lot of Harness and Sundries Sale'atTl.3o. 1268 MATSON, COX & 00.



Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from Mr Henry Hudson, Storekeeper, Water ton, to Sell by Public Auction, ON THURSDAY, 7th JUNE, 1883, Lota 1 and 2, Waterton Township Ex tension, containing 1 Acre 13 per ches of Land, on which is erected a first-class Store and Dwelling House of 5 Rooms (with which a really good and remunerative busi ness is attached), Meat House with concrete floors. Stables and Out buildings, etc etc. Also, Lot 40, Township of Waterton, con taining Jof an Acre, on which is erected SHOP, DWELLING and SHED. The ground is well planted with fruit and ornamental trees Also, VALUABLE Leasehold Farm Of 157 Acres 1 Rood 21 Perches, with in one mile of the Cheese Factory. The land is really first class, and subdivided by live fences into 8 Paddocks, with a never failing stream running through the centre. On the Property there is a com fortable 4-Roomed Cottage, 3- Stall Stable, Sheds, Stock Yards, etc., etc. Also, The whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK connected with the Store and Farm, as follows, viz. : 500 Merino Ewes, in Lamb to Lincoln j Rama I 100 choice Cross-bred Lambs 100 Fat Wethers 70 Pigs 4 Dairy Cows 35 Head Young Cattle 13 Draught and Light Harness Horses, staunch, and nearly all young Double and Single Furrow Ploughs 2 Sets Harrows 2 Drays Horse Rake Sausage Machine and Filler 2 Spring Carts 2 Sets Light Harness Plough, Dray, and Leading Harness Milner’s Fireproof Safe, 28 x 22 And a large amount of sundries. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. 1144 MATSON, COX & CO. Business Notices. QHEAP STATIONERY. LAW AND COMMERCIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Foolscap, excellent quality—ls per quire Bankers* superfine envelopes— Is per pckt. Superfine cream laid note paper—ss per ream Good business Envelopes—6s 6d per 1000 CASH. Books by the moat popular authors, of fered at alarming sacrifice, to make room for new stock shortly to arrive from Lon don. D’Aubigne’s His'ory of the Refor mation, full morroco, published price 60s, offered at 40s. Faiths of the World, half calf, 2 vols., published price 60s, offered at 40a. Dictionary of Universal Bio graphy, half morroco, published price 20s, offered at 15s. Note the Address— R. B E V A N, Saundeks’ Buildings, Next Shop to * Quill’s Hotel. 1217



OLL UP! ROfcL UP!! OPENING ON SATURDAY, Corner of Burnett and East streets, Ash burton, THE ASHBURTON BRANCH OF 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 Purchaser a. Parties Furnishing or needing any Household Requisites should pay us a visit. Come and judge for yourselves. LITTLE DUST PAN, East street. 1156 CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.'



Easiness 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—Eaiapoi and English Boots and Shoes at all Prices Clothing in all the New Styles DRESSMAKING STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. GROCERY SHOP IN TANORBD STREET. AGENT FOR NELSON MO ATE AND CO.’S TEAS. a R A N D D I S P L A V of 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. W 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. Alcorn, EAST STREET.



VEGETABLES FOR THE MILLION. —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 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 tmL Edward Ling, Wills street (Opposite Fire Brigade Station). 771 gPECIAL NOTICE. 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, 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 bs sup plied to customers’ satisfaction. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Beat Newcastle Coal Firewood (short and long) Roofing Iron Nails Lead Zinc Fencing Wire Y.D.L. Timber, Palings, and Shingles Posts and Ralls. Gates and Gate Posts And every requisite for the trade W. H. Manager. Ashburton, 6th April, 1883. 6 sep More ex- CITEMENT For the Wkasekh BOOTS & SHOES OF C. Hawkins, Of East street, Ashburton, also of Tin wald, is selling Cheaper than ever. Men’s Elastic Sides from 10s 6d Men’s Wasertights from 12s 9d Men’s Bluchers from 8s: fid Women’s Kid Boots from 7s fid Children’s at equallyj'reduced rates.



O T 1 o B Albert Eoberts, Having purchased the premises lately; occupied by Jam esc n and Roberts, will; CONTINUE TO CARRY ON Tisß BUSINESS AS USUAL, And is now prepared to BUT Wheat Oats 'Barley Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chat And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— LITTLE’S 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* vaniaed Barb Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples CLOVERS, White, Red, Alsyke, Oow grass, Ryegrass, and Cocksfoot TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape ■ ' Strode, Gone, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat SEED, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Peas, Beans LOANS NEGOTIATED* MONEY ADVANCED oh FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. I ijdERAL ADVANCES made on Grain nd other Produce placed in Store R SALE OR SHIPMENT. Albert Eoberts, Agent for. ROBERTS, PAXTON & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, 137, Manchester street, Christchurch-