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[nuna's laisKiici — ooptkight. J The Bishop of Sydney. Los don, Aug. 7. The appointment of Dr Barry to the Metropolitan Bishopric of Sydney, New South Wales, has received official con firmation.

' Egyptian Reforms. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Gladstone announced that in the course of the recent note regarding the progress of military and judicial leforms : in Egypt, Lord Dufferin had reported 5 that the re-organisation of the Egyptian ; ‘.army was now.nearly complete. The , re-construction of the Civil Police force r had, however, proved a more difficult ■ ; aiatter,and was in a "more backward ’"condition ; and that a fair body of judges have been secured, for the ad ' ministration of justice in the Native * Xaw Courts. Cholera Prevention. London, Augusts. In the House of Commons last night ..a Bill providing regulations for prevent ■■ Ing the spread of cholera ■ within the city of London, in the event of an out break of the disease occurring, was finally passed. The Spanish Revolt. Madbid, Aug. 7. The revolutionary agitation, which : for some days past has been actively manifested at Badajoz and in the sur -roohding districts, is now rapidly sub - siding, arid tranquillity has been re stored. It is not expected that any further outbreak of disloyalty will occur at the present time.

' A Rumor. Capetown, August 7. Reports have been received here ' from Zululand to the effect that Cete ' Waiyo is still alive, and was not killed 'j.atjUlundi, as previously stated. The rumor, however, is distrusted, and has .‘)iiot!as yet received any reliable con firmation.

' [Received August 9 12 40 p.m.] The Cholera Spreading. Alexandria, Augusts. The cholera epidemic continues to jApead in, an alarming manner in this .city*: but accounts to hand from Cairo and elsewhere state that the disease *has J greatly* decreased, and hopes are efltfcrtained that its further spread has cprapletely checked. i The Meeting of the Emperors. _ Berlin, Augusts. •ok The which has been ar ranged between the Emperor William >«nd the Emperor Francis Joseph will -take place at lschl, in Upper Austria, and not Gastein as first announced. An Outrage. Si- Petersburg, Aug. 8. , bomb was exploded to-day io.ai Street-in*this city, hut although there ato .a number of people about at the time no bad was injured. The perpe trator otthe outrage was not detected

AUSTRALIAN.

'• [rioter’s telegrams—copyright. ] V The Markets. j , I ; , ; Melbourne, Yesterday. ." Shipping wheat is firm at 4s rod to sislnd ; malting barley, 5s 3d to 5s sod. The market is dull. New Zea land'bats are in fair demand at 2s 10s tb 3[s for feeding, and 3s id to 3s 3d for milling qualities. 0.1 v Shipping. . this morning—the Orient Steamship: Potosi, from Plymouth (June 3°)- ' "’■ The Informers. '.Sydney, Yesterday. • J Ip accordance with instructions which have been received here; from the Hpme Government, the Irish informers will be removed from the steamer Pathan and placed aboard H.M.S. Nelson, pending the completion of ar rangements which are being made for then departure. [Received August 9, 12.40 p.m.] ' The Annexation Question. Adelaide, August 9. In the Legislative Assembly last night a motion by Mr Ward in favor of inviting a'general action of the colonies in regard to New Guinea and the New Hebrides was rejected on a division. The, motion was opposed by the Go vernment, but at the same time Mr Bray, the Premier, announced that he had accepted the invitation of Victoria to Join in ia proposed conference on the annexation question.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] The Liauor Law. Auckland, To-day. olice are pressing the anti-Sunday liquor law. Mr Gilliander, of the Pacific Motel, was fined LlO to-day for a breach. The'PWsco Mail; Aoablegram reports that the Australia with the outward ’Frisco mail, arrived on the 7th, two days ahead of contract time. dj Auckland Regatta. The Secretary to the Regatta Committee written to the Australian Tacht Clubs stating that a prize of L2OO will be offered at ‘ the ndxt regatta, if any yachts will ooipe, over to compete, for it. The Dock Plans. Mr McDonald, 'engineer to the Harbor Board, has returned from Australia. The dock plans were approved by the consult ing engineer.

Joined the Majority. Wellington, To-day. Captain Gifford, a well-known mariner of, Dunedin, who was injured while step ping off a tram oar on Sunday, died from ll'e in juries in the hospital ■ yesterday afternoon. An inquest will be held. ‘ The Salvation Army. - ' Dunedin, To-day. At the City Police Court Captain Bur ford was | summoned for obstruction in allowing Salvation Army prayer in the Octagon. He was fined Is, without costs. Mr Denniston gave notice of appeal. 'j, 'The British King’s Arrival. The British King reached the Heads at 6 o’clock, and was berthed at Port Chal mers' three hours later. She has 2,000 tons d cargo, two-thirds of which is for this port. She brings 50 passengers. Mrs Miller, steerage passenger, died. The actual steaming time was 43 days 10& hours, and the best day’s work 833 muss. The Prospecting Licenses. ■ J " Christchurch. To-day. it the Waste Lands Board meeting to day s large number of applicants for pros pecting'licenses were disappointed, as tbeyare postponed till Monday. Tfce Oh«drmiririmflonnced ! the holders of licenses to prospect forfeited them if they trdMtfeß4nthemiliis'd that future licenses would-beforonly 100 acres, and that leases ■/ wopld be for 60ft by 60ft, except in the «US of prospectors, who would have ten tfmW 1 that ' quantity. The question whether th# folders of. prospecting licenses are ; to be Considered prospectors • to be decided on Monday.

WHAT FORBES THINKS OF US.

In an article on Australian character istics, contributed to a Sydney contem porary, Mr Archibald Forbes frankly confesses that when he left England he was - under the impression that Mel bourne was in South Australia. He knows belter now, but he reckons it among the disgraces ot Britain that the great Mother Country knows so little of her lusty offspring under the Southern Cross. Proceeding to dilate on the characteristics of the colonies, he says, “You have no life in Australia that corresponds at all to the life in one of the great European centres— London or Paris for instance. No where are you more than merely locally, or al the furthest provincially, metropolitan,' ; Even your greatest cities inures something still of the big village aspect.” But in rural Australia there is no life of that bonnie, phleg matic, vegetating type which one recog nises in all the by-ways of Europe. Our rural classes, he thinks, are a push ing, energetic, well-informed set of people. They do not believe in stand ing still, or sitting down contented with their lot, whatever that may be. They are constantly striving to better them selves, and in Australia, Mr Forbes tells us, there is no lot to which a purpose ful man cannot attain. He believes the Australians are honestly proud of their country; of what they have done to make it great; of its vast resources and natural beauties. He sees nothing to object to in' this kind of “ blow,” and of the other kind—the baleful, detest able, ignoble “ blow,” that “ stinks of brass,” his experience is that Austra lians are singularly guiltless. Arrogant snobbery he has not detected in the colonies, but of that he may not be a very good judge. Politics he declares to be the weak point of Australia. A member goes to Parliament not so much accredited to legislate for the good of the commonwealth as to agi tate, struggle, intrigue, bully, for the constituency that sends him up. He is not an item in the aggregate of a Legislature; he is a delegate from Little Peddlington or Bungorooboora. .Mr Forbes has no faith in federation. It is a chimera, and may be relegated to the limbo of indefinite immensities. He has a good word to say of social life among us. The female element is as pure as it is sweet and gracious. Among the male element decorum is stringent. He complains, however, of a want on the part of the men of that graceful courtesy towards the other sex, which it is always a pleasure to recognise. There is nothmg either very new or very deep in Mr Forbes’ article; but, as the remarks of one who is a pretty shrewd observer of life and manners, and who has seen a good deal of the world, it is not without some; little interest.

THE ASHBURTON G CASPIAN, "TggßsSjgT AUGUST 9, 1883.



For continuation of reading matter see ■ fourth page. Late Advertisements THE Tinwald Quadrille Assembly will MEET at the Temperance Hall, on FRIDAY Evening Next, at 8 o’clock. 8 273 RANTED TO LET. A Four-Roomed HOUSE in Cameron street west; also, Four ROOMS in Bur nett street east. Rent low. Apply, 8 272 S. E. POYNTZ. TIFICIAL TEETH. MR PARKER will Visit Mothven on TUESDAY Next, and may be Consulted at Patton’s Hotel. 8 271 Lost. LOST —On.Saturday night, a Malacca CANE, either in Moore street or Casa street. Finder will be rewarded on delivering same to J. Purchase, Hair dresser, East street. 602



Meetings. QOSPEL TEMPERANCE MISSION. Blue ißibbon MOVEMENT. A series of three Meetings will be held in the Town Hall, Thursday Evening, 16th August—Alfred Saunders, Esq., Chairman. Friday Evening, 17th August--Robert Alcorn, Esq., Chairman. Saturday Evening, 18th August—David Brown, Esq., Chairman. Chair will be taken at 7.30 p.m: Addresses will be delivered by the Rev. Taylor, of Addington ; Rev. Bray, of Greendale ; Rev. West, of Southbridge; J. T. Smith, Esq., P.G.W.C.T., of Christchurch, and others. Noonday Prajer Meetings in the Town Hall from Monday, 13th August, every day during the week, from 12.30 to 1.30 o’clock. Music by an efficient choir. 8 259 RESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ASH BURTON. The ANNUAL TEA MEETING will bo held, D.V., in the Town Hall on MONDAY, August 20, Addresses will be delivered by the Revs W. West (Southbridge), E. A. Scott, 0. H. Standage, J. Nixon, and A. McLennan.



Lecture. [ ORSE TRAINING. Free Lecture. PROFESSOR H. SAMPLE, the cele brated American Horse Trainer, will deliver a Free Lecture on the Manage ment of Horses at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING. All persons interested in the humane treatment of our roblest domestic animal, the Horse, are invited to attend. Doors open at 7.30 pm., Lecture begins at 8 p.m. 8-231



Vocal and Instrumental Music by the Choir. Rev A. M. Beattie, M.A., Chairman Tea at 5.30. Tickets 2s Each. The Rev. W West will Preach in the above Church on Sabbath, 19th August, Morning and Evening. 8-235 In Bankruptcy. IN the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, the several Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of WILLIAM FER GUSON and JOHN LBCKEY, formerly of Rakaia, Contractors, but now of Methven, laborers, debtors. Notice is hereby given that the above named debtors have this day filed in the above Court a declaration of their in ability to meet their engagements with their creditors. The first meeting of credi tors will be held at the above Court on TUESDAY, the Idth day of August, 1883, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon. : Dated this Bth day of August, 1883. W. MARTIN, i. Clerk of the Court. E. G. Chisp, Solicitor for Debtors. 8 267



Amusements. UADRILLE ASSEMBLY. METHYEN SCHOOLROOM. A Grand Ball In connection with the above will take place on FRIDAY, 10th AUGUST. Dancing to commence at eight. Tickets, 4s ; ladies free. Refreshments provided. 8 264 DDFELLOWS’ HALL, Ashburton. GIFTS! GIFTS ! ! GIFTS !! ! Look out for Kook’s Diorama OF •* EGYPT AND THE LATE WAR. OPENING NIGHT, AUGUST 10th. For three nights only. After a tour of unprecedented success in the Southern towns. Each scene (a work of art) will be graphically described by that talented artist and lecturer, G. F. Fodor. Grand mechanical effects of the bombardment of Alexandria and review of troops at Cairo; after which a lavish distribution of Gifts will be made. Prices—3s, 2s, and Is. GRAND MATINEE on Saturday, at 2 o’clock. Children admitted to all parts of the house on payment of 6d; each child present will receive a gift. 8 263



ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, Ashburton. Positively for one night only. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17. Return visit of Messrs Stanley and Darbyshire’s JUVENILE OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY OF 40 PERFORMERS 40 Who will appear in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Chef d’oeavre, the Pirates of Penzance OR THE SLAVE OF DUTY. New Dresses. New Scenery. New Effects.: Remember—FOß ONE NIGHT ONLY. Prices—Front seats, 4s ; back seats, 2s. Doors open at 7.30 ; overture at 8. Plan of reserved seats can be seen at O. Oarstens and Co’s, where tickets can also be obtained. W. FARMER, 8 268 Agent.



Mining Notices. Fountain head gold and DIAMOND PROSPECTING COMPANY. Intending participators in the above Company can receive all information on application to Box 39, Post Dffice, Ash* burton. 8 269 Impounded. IMPOUNDED— From Winslow, 2 Red SIEERS, I White STEER, about 3 years old ; I Red COW, ro visible brands. If net released on or before August 22nd, will be sold. WILLAM PRICE, 8 270 Poundkeeper, Tenders. jpLOUGHING. TENDERS are required for PLOUGH ING and HARROWING 304 Acres Turnip Land. Tenders close at Buccleuch on August llth. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars apply to DUGALD MACFARLANE, Buccleuch, Springburn. Or N.Z.L. & M.A. CO. 8-233 Ashburton. To Let.



T LET ON LEASE FOB A TERM OF YEARS, FOR 1,130 OB TWO CROPS, Acres of Land near Hinds, one or more lota. in The Land is fenced and subdivided, and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 936 Public Notices. 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. Wahd and Son, of the Arcade Chambers, and I have pleasure in asking my clients to give my successors a continuance ef their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist July next. _ WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. n O STATION & STOCK OWNERS, I MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF 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 ca> oe seen at either the office in East street or the Arcade Cham bers. J. WARD & SON, Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND i GLOBE INSURANCE' COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, 29th June, 1883 1487



Public Notices. UNITED FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. With Unlimited Liability of a largo COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates —leas 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton. 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.



Prospectus. GOLCONDA DIAMOND COMPANY, LIMITED, ALFORD FOREST. To be incorpora ed under the Joint Stock Companies Act. Capital ... £IO,OOO, in 2,0'./0 £5 shares. 1,000 of which are reserved for the pro moters; and the other 1,000 are now offered to the public. Scrip will be handed to applicants on payment of deposit of £1 per share. This, it is anticipated, will be all the capital re quired to open up and fully test the mine. Provisional Directors: Charles Louisson W. Reed W. Dunford W. H. Wood W, M. Watson Macgregor Watt B. Bale W, E. M'Dougall D. B. M‘Laren F. Arenas • J. H. Sture With power to add to their number. Bankers: Colonial Bank of New Zealand. . Solicitor: J. Bickerton Fisher, Esq. Secretary : Henry Black.



Those who are intimately acquainted with the Alford Forest district are of opinion that this Company possesses the most valuable selections of land for .min ing purposes, it being one of the earliest made, and in close proximity to the Pioneer Diamond Company, The Gol conda Diamond Company has a long frontage to a branch of the Ashburton River, and as it is well known that diai monds are usually found to bo more plentiful in the vicinity of streams, it is confidently anticipated from the reports already received from the promoters’ pro-: specting party and from the general for mation of thq country, that this' claim must ultimately be superior to any other in the district.' As there are about 2,000 shares in the company and the area of land is nearly 300 acres, the shareholders may expect immediate returns. Samples have been obtained from the Company’s section by several parties, and been pronounced equal to any obtained up to the present time from the diamond district. Applications for shares, accompanied by a deposit of £1 on each share applied for, to be sent to the temporary offices of tlje Company, 135, Cashel street East, or to oare of HENRIT BLACK, Secretary, 8 266 Box 163, P. 0., Christchurch.



T: Bullock, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. The Arcade, bVRNETTS T 11 E E T, Ashbueton.



I mo LET—SHOP in East street. Ap- JL ply to T. BULLOCK. LET. A 6-roomed HOUSE in Tancred Street, now in occupation of Mr Paul. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE. Double-Furrow Ploughs. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F O R S E. PIER GLASSES. Two in Black and Gold, 38 x 30. T. BULLOCK, F OR SALE CHEAP. Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F O R 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. jyj- o _n E r. Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. HEAT LAND FOR SALE. LAND R. S. 27429, containing 118 acres 2 rods, n its native state, situated only about of: mile from Dromore atatibA/ " •' - Price, L 425 ; terms, as may be arranged Apply to T. BULLOCK.



F O R S Price L 55. Town Section 818, Aitken street. Cash deposit only L 8 ss, balance by instalments bearing interest at 6jr per cent per annum. Apply to BULLOCK,



New Seeds, JIEESH, PURE, AND RELIABLE. CLOVERS GRASSES MANGOLD CARROT, also SUTTON’S CHOICE FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEEDS, in small packets, from sixpence each—in great variety, also BATH KIDNEY and BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. 7 160



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson Oox & (Jo. X LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on moat favorable terms, WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE 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 Ma.de on Consignments. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL BINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At II o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE AT TINWALD YARDS, On TUESDAY, AUGUST 14. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co, Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, OOX, & 00. WEST STREET, Ashburton. Cheap Storage. Apply 35 matson, cox & co.



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,, D,RA.IN-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, 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 tv GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton.



Exhibition. fJIIMARU POULTRY, PIGEON AND CANARY Show. AUGUST 17th and 18th. Entries close AUGUST 11th. W. MERSON, 8 256 Hon. Sec. Government Notice. The public trust office OP NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son : 1. —About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —Intending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement, 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor, or Administrator, wishing to be relieved of the burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis tration, the option of usi ig the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from .. .i. LI .USAMp Agent at Christchurch; Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882



S. E. Poyrf-* mHE ASHBURTON GENERAL J. AGENCY AND COMMISSION OFFICES, AND CENTRAL DEPOT FOR THE SALE OF GOODS OF COLONIAL MANU FACT ORE. Having been appointed agent for seve ral colonial manufactures, and being de sirous of introducing into the market b oally made articles, the undersigned Legs to notify to his friends and the public that he has in stock— Colonial-made Ranges, Register grates, Washing Boilers, Fountain Wash ing Boilers, Iron Wheelbarrows, Iron Pig Troughs, and sundry articles too numerous to mention at prices that will compare more than favorably with the imported article. Wire netting of all sizes, from Ift to 6ft wide, and from |inoh mesh to 4 inch do. Portable Poultry Hurdles, Hen Coops, Sheep Netting, Wrought Iron Stakes, etc. TO FARMERS— Bewick’s celebrated Lactina for calf feeding—better than milk and half the cost. Bowick’s Restorine for Cattle, Sheep, Horses, and Pigs—the best fatten ing food extant, (Any article not in stock can be obtained direct from manufacturers.) Clover Seeds of all descriptions, quality good. LAND AND AGENCY BUSINESS. Several eligible Farms in various parts of the County for sale. Fob Sale— A five-roomed house in Havelock street west A five-roomed house in Cameren street A six-roomed house in Wakanui road A six-roomed house in Moore street A two-roomed house at Trevorton A four-roomed house in Princes street, Trevorton A three-roomed house on N.E. Belt A four-roomed House on N.E. Belt, on vary easy terms Two four-roomed houses in Peter street And several others.



SUBURBAN PROPERTY. 16 acres in Allenton 9 acres on Wakanui Creek 1 acre, Walsh’s Paddock, splendid site for a residence 11 acres at Tinwald, fronting the Great South Road Sections in Allenton near the Woollen Factory ; also in Mayo’s paddock 100 acres near the racecourse. To Let— ' Several houses in town and suburbs, amongst others— A two-roomed house at Trevorton A three-roomed house at Tinwald A four-roomed house, Mayo’s paddock A shop and dwelling in Tancred street MONEY 1 MONEY!! MONEY I! ! Loans > arranged on Freehold security at current rates. Agent fpr the HAMBURG-MAGDEBURG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. capital £3,000,000. Risks taken on all classes of Property. Prompt settlements. MONEY TO LEND On Freehold Security, in sums to suit borrowers, at current rates. Apply— S. E. Poyntz, EAST STREET, Or, Box 43, P.O. ASHBURTON. 835 Hamburg - Magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen E. Poyntz has been appointed agent for the above Company in Ashburton, and will be prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. Prompt and liberal settle ments, Jambs Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022 Business Notices. ELIEF FROM COUGH IN FIVE MINUTES. Bonnington’s Pec toral Oxymel op Carrageen or Irish Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. May be obtained at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— George Bonnington, Christchurch.



O T I C E. Albert Roberts IS A BUYER OP Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw haff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE — CloverSj White, Red, Alsyke, Oowgrass RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOL PACKS, Seaming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Kails 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 TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Qreystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat, and Crushed Oats Seed, WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store FOR SALE OR SHIPMENT Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & CO. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch. Also, THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of Australasia. N.B.— -BONUS YEAR, 1883-4. ARGAINS! BARGAINsTi Bargains. TO SAVE REMOVAL 1 MUST BE SOLD 1 UNDER COST ! THE Little Dust Pan Having decided to CLOSE their ESTABLISHMENT on the 16bh of August. Offer to tho inhabitants of Ashburton the whole of their Valuable Stock at UNDER COST PRICE. GREAT REDUCTIONS In Crockery ware and Tinware. Note the Address— LITTLE DUST PAN, Corner East and Burnett streets, ASHBURTON. 1156 Books. Books. IN Great Variety, by the Best Authors. Macaulay’s Essays etc., Sydney Smith’s Essays, Bacon’s Essays, Locke on the Human Understanding, Locke on Toleration, Court and Times of Queen Elizabeth, Universal Instructor, Amateur Work, Illustrated History of the World, Scientific Recreation, The World’s Ex plorers, Brave British Soldiers, Life of Gladstone, The Lily Series (including a few new editions). An inspection respect fully solicited. A large stock of stationery of every description, including Drawing Papers, Tracing Papers, Tracing Cloth, Deed Papers, etc. Latest novelties in Toys and Fancy Goods. Liberal Dis count to Schools, Committees, etc. B. Bevau, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— N ext Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 121 V C(ROWN LANDS GUIDE No. 5 ' (latest Edition) on sale at the office t his paper



Coal, Coal, Coal rjIHE undersigned is now Landing a FRESH SUPPLY OF BEST Newcastle Coal, Also A SUPPLY OP BEST NATIVE COAL Alpheus Hayes, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT’ East street. SHORT WOOD supplied IN ANY QUANTITIES. 6 sep Seeds. ED & WHITE CLOVERS COW GRASS GORSE MANGOLDS GRASS SEED PEAS BEANS KIDNEY POTATOES WHEAT OATS BARLEY We have good supplies of the above, All Prime Quality. HUDSON, RIDLEY AND CO.. 136, 138, Cashel street. 8 225



Business Notices. T O C K- T A KING S A t K Bargains ! Bargains!! £9,500 WORTH. OP DRAPERY GOODS AT BB 3 QFP. Ladies’ Straw Hats, from ftd vu(s Ribbons, from 3d per yard Flowers, at half-price Buttons, at 2d per do? Fringes, at 3d per yard Ladies’ Boots, at 3s lid Children’s Boots, at 9d per fair Men’s Boots, rednced te 7a Mi 6d, and 12s 6d Children’s Socks, at 2d and 3d per fair CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS AT HALF PRICE, AS OVER-STOCKED. Brussels Carpet,:at 3s lid Kidder. Carpet, at 2s lid Men’s Suits, from 45 s SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM £2 18s 6d UPWARDS N.B.—Goods booked at the above Low Prices during the Sale to my ordinary Customers who pay monthly, being desirous to greatly reduce before stock-taking. I Boys’ Suits, from 13s 6d I Men’s Hats, from Is I Men’s shirts at Is lid, heavy B'ankets, at 8s Gd per pair Flannels, at 9d to Is 3d per yard Colonial Flannel, at Is per yard Heavy Whirling, at 8d to Is per yard Ladies’ Jackels, at 83 6d to 12a Gd Ladies’ Ulsters, at 9s Gd to 14s 6d Ladies’ Stays, at Is lid to 5s Gd Ladies’ Stockings, at 6d per pair Splendid Wincey, at 6d to lOd per yard Black Fur Trimming, Is per yard - JUNE, 1883.



F RANOIS T. MATO HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE— * Sections, with or without cottages. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. Bone Manure, from bone meal' to inch bone Also, — 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. F. T. Mayo, F* Femman jjas for sale harrow HAXTON & BEATTIE, Patentees and Solo Makers of the Celebrated 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 1880. This Patent Harrow has been awarded First Prize at the recent Exhibition held in Christchurch New Zealand, May, 1888, and the following prizes were also gained after competitions, trials, and testings:— Ist Prize Medal at Taiert Agricultural Show, 1880 Ist Prize at the Mataura Show. Gore, 1880 Ist Prize at the Invercargill Show, 1880 Ist Awari of Merit, Ashburton Exhibi tion, March, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Napier Show, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Invercargill Exhibition, November, 1881 Ist Prize, Launceston, Tasmania, 1882 Ist Prize for Light and Heavy, Dunedin, 1872 Ist Prize, Gore, 1882 Ist Prize Medal, Taieri 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 or this Harrow are as Follows: It is 25 per cent. Cheaper than any other. Because of its simplicity, it is more durable. The flexible and spring-tooth working of the Harrows produce a steady strain, which prevents horses from having 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 tint is drawing 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. 113 S . gOOTMAKER S . 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 pablio patronage. . > Fowke & M‘Ewen* BOOTMAKERS, East street, Ashburton. 7 69 THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day’s news, up to the hour of going to press. Ihis etter than buying a sixpenny weekly.