that country. ~ A French man-6f-wai has been warned of the attack ol Chinese, and ordered to keep watch upon the coast The Affirmation Bill< Owing to the slow progress which has been made with the Affirma tion in Lieu of Oaths Bill in the House of Commons, the Premier has given notice that he will move that prece dence be given to the measure. - The Dean of Windsor. The Rev. F. H. O’Connor, M.A., Dean of Windsor, who lias been seri ously ill, is now dying. [Received May 2, 11.55 a.m.] Direct Steam Service. London, May 1. It has been ascertained that the AgentrGeneral for New Zealand has not received any tenders for the direct steam service between New Zealand and Eng land. , The time for receiving tenders expired yesterday. Obituary. The Very Rev. F. H. O’Connor, M.A.y Dean of Windsor, died yester day. , Home Ships. The Merchant Shipping and Under writers’ Association report, under date London, April 30th, the arrival of the ships iAs'morc, from Auckland (27th Dec.:); i Mercia, from Wellington (sth Jan.); Wanganui, from Wellington (ioth |an.);‘ Serapis, from Port Chalmers (ibtbiFeb.).' Arrived .’at New York—■ Caberfeidh, from Auckland (3rd Feb.) , [Received May,-2, 2 p.m.] The Phcsnix Park Trials. London, May 1, Evening. The trial at Dublin of James Fitz harris, one of the Phoenix Park pri soners, was finished to-day. The jury retired and after a short deliberation brought in a verdict of “ Not Guilty ” of the murder of Lord F. Cavendish and Mr Burke. v The Amsterdam Exhibition. Amsterdam, May 1. *phe International and Colonial Ex hibition was opened here to-day with great iclat The various colonial courts are well arranged, and make a splendid show of the products of the colonies.

AUSTRALIAN.

[RIDTE&’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. ] Shipping* .1 . . Melbourne, Yesterday. Sailed, this afternoon—The Union steamship Arawata, for the Bluff. The Markets. The Melbourne manager of the National Mortgage and Ageucy Com pany of New Zealand reports of the local grain market as follows :—Ship ping wheat, steady, at 5s 4d to 5s s<i; malting barley in good demand at 5s fid to 5s rod. New Zealand oats are quieter, but: are steady at 2s rod to 3s sd for feeding, and 3s 2d to 3s 4d for milling sorts ; New Zealand oats, under bond, as 3d to 2s Bd. • The Land Laws. ...... [Received May 2, 12.45 p.m.] ... . Sydney, To-day. Messrs Augustus Morris and George Rankin; the Commissioners appointed to ’’enquire , into the working of land laws bl New South Wales, have made their report to the Government. It strongly condemns the effect of the ex isting Land Ads. Vote of Censure Rescinded. The Legislative Assembly has passed a motion rescinding a resolution of the Bth November, 1881, censuring Mr Baker, late Minister of Mines, for his connection with the Milburn Creek Copper Mine award.

TELEGRAMS.

- -[fbr press association.] 5 Chinese Gambling. = - ; Auckland, To-day. Thopolice intend taking action under the-Gaming and Lotteries Act against the keeper of the Chinese gambling-house in Wakefield street. k. ‘ . . Local Industry. The Candle Manufacturing Company’s machinery has arrived. , Vital Statistics- The city..vital statistics are:—Births, 79; deaths, 33. * ~ The Mail New Plymouth, To-day. The steamer Wanaka, with the English mail en beard, left direct for Wellington at six this morning. An Arrest. Wbujngton, To-day. James M'Kay, bedroom steward on board the s. a Penguin, was arrested this morning on a charge of stealing a gold pin, a sUk, handkerchief, and a pair of socks, ▼slued .at BOs, the property a passenger Adams. He was remanded till Saturday. . . The Weather.

Steady run set in last night, and has Continued since. It is still raining heavily; and there are no indications of its leaving off. * ' The Bailway Commission. -- ii Greymouth, To-day. •*olo' Wert Coast Railway Commission visited -Brunner 'yesterday, and viewed the'iipaP mines and other works there. Tft'qy-received the Railway League depu tation last night.and took evidence. The Commissi on. le ft. Oreymouth at half-past four this morning, proceeding to No ' Town, Lake Brunner, Teremakau, Hurn nuiSaddls, Lake Somers and Hurunui ripeiy thence to the Amuri Plains, then up the Waian to'the junction of the Hops. Then the, party will separate, half going to-Beefton direct via'lda Saddle, and the other half proceeding to Abaura by the Am uriSoddle. Both parties will meet at Reef tonabout the 9th inst., where they will take-evidence, and will afterwards proceed to 1 Westport, taking evidence rhere, re turning t 6 Christchurch either by Nelson ci' Hokitika as opportunity offers. On Suspicion. - , Christchurch, To-day, ‘Tfaie police have arrested a man named Hepry Jackson, who is believed to be the men who, fired at Mr John Deans last "‘ymfJtv. r sjij- ■ . yA Presentation. *’ Dunedin, To-day. At the University last night Mr Stout, op behalf of subscribers, presented to the Institution a subscription portrait of Mr * John Hialop, secretary of education. > n A Degree. ‘ It was announced that a cablegram had been' received intimating that Dr Stuart Had been created an L.L.D. by the Uni versity of Edinburgh. , Picture Gallery. ’ ' A, movement is bn foot to obtain por trait* of Sir John Richardson and Mr Macandrew for the University Hall.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1883.



. A telegram received to-day from Wei* iMigton etates that the Taiaroa takes on the'dduthern : Frisco mails to Lyttelton, and, should railway communication with be still interrupted, she will then’ go on tdPort Chalmers.



New Advertisement. ALTERATION OF DATE OF OPENING SALE 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 bo provided at 11.30. bullock. AT THE Auctioneer.



TENDERS are invited for building a STORE at Tinwald. Plans 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 rjpO BUILDERS. TENDERS are required for the erection of a DWELLING-HOUSE, for Hugo Friedlander, Esq. Plans and specifica tions may be seen at our office, where ten ders, are to be sent in not later than 10 a. m., MONDAY, 14th inst. ANTED KNOWN—If you want to w buy a Cheap Parcel of well selected Drapery, everything marked with a small profit, go to H. 0. Segers, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street (op- AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. The Annual MEETING of RATE PAYERS will be held at the Board’s Office at 1 p.m. on MONDAY, May 7th. The annual Election of Members will be held in the first week in June. Date will be hereafter fixed. 987 FOOKS & SON, Architects. positeFriedlander Bros.) 983 FOOKS & SON, Surveyors, etc. District Office, April 25th, 1883. 986



The public are notified that Ashburton BRIDGE will be BLOCKED for repairs during the next four days. J. BURNETT, Assistant Engineer. Ashburton, 2nd May, 1883. 989



EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON BRIDGE. The above BRIDGE is dangerous. Traffic of every description is STOPPED. JAMES BURNETT, Meetings. SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MOUNT SOMERS LICENSING DISTRICT. I hereby appoint the following days for the MEETINGS of the Mount Somers Licensing Committee, to be held at the R.M Court, Ashburton, viz.:—June 7, September 6, and December 6, 1883, and March 6, 1884, at noon on each day. 990 Assistant Engineer. F. MAINWARING, Returning Officer. Ashburton, April 30, 1883. 979



COURSING CLUB. A MEETING of this Club is called at the Somerset Hotel on THURSDAY, the 3rd May next, at 8 p.ra., to consider the advisability of holding a meeting on the 24th May, and any other business requit ing attention. By order. F. MAINWARTNG, Secretary. Ashburton, April 30th, 1883. 962 -pANGITATA ROAD BOARD. ANNUAL MEETING. In pursuance of the provisions of The Road Boards Act, 1882, I hereby give notice that the ANNUAL MEETING of Ratepayers will be held at the Road Board Office, Lismore, at noon on MON DAY, May 7th, 1883. By order EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman, Rangitata Road Board. April 19th, 1883. 860



JJANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF ROAD BOARD. Public Notice is hereby given that on MONDAY, the seventh day of May, 1883, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m,, a POLL will be taken at the Road Board Office, Lismnre, Hinds, for the ELEC TION of .FIVE MEMBERS to serve on the Rangitata Road Board. The following persons have been nominated : William Chisnall James Coskerie David Morrow William Spence Peter James Ebenezer Trevor Edward George Wright JOHN 0. BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, 30th April, 1883. 969 Tenders. TENDERS are invited for Painting and Glazing to shop in Tancred street. Specifications to be seen at Mr Lublow’s, East street, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p.m. on THURS DAY, May 3. . R. Bird, TENDERS required for riasing about 10 Acres of Potatoes on Grove Farm. Horses and ploughs can be ar ranged for,—Apply 935 J. CARTER.



Licensing act, issi, and tbb 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 ... Mount Somers Upper Ashburton Wednesday, 6th June, 1883.’ Thursday, 7th June, 1883. Friday, Bth Tune, 1883 WALTER MARTIN, Clerk to Committees. May Ist, 1883. 982



, New Advertisements. £1 RB W A R D • LOST, from * paddock near the Ash burton Saleyarda, .on Tuesday, 16th April, 189 Merino EVVJCS, branded ZR, and giving information to Mr Geo. J&l&sptti' Ashburton, that will lead to the t&tfmny of the sheep will receive the



Borough Council. ASH BURTOA BOROUGH COUNCIL. Statement of Receipts and Expendi ture fob the Year Ending the 31st March, 1883. Receipts. £ a. d. Rates, 1880... 8 0 Rates, 1881 ... £ll 16 0 Rates, 1882 ... £1,200 13 10 Rates, 1883 ... £IOB 12 6 Borough seal fees ... ... 8 8 0 Rents of reserves 483 18 2 Lice~?es dogs... ... ... 110 10 0 Licr excise 334 10 0 Licenses under bye-laws ... 58 6 0 Licenses per Collector of Customs ... ... ... 160 0 0 Fines under bye-laws ... 54 16 0 Earth sold 72 1 6 Culverts and bridges 15 10 0 Bye-laws, sale of 7 0 Wa er supply, pipes sold ... 35 3 4 Sale of cottages ... ... 130 5 0 Horse sold .. ... ... 23 10 0 Closet pans ... ... ... 6 9 8 Old timber sold 13 0 Nuisances, removal of, refund 7 6 Salaries, refund from Road Boards 40 0 0 Asphalt, refund 41 13 0 Formation, refund from Road Board ... ... 33 5 0 Timaru wrecks subscriptions 514 6 Rents of cottages 10 7 6 Deposit on contract in hand... 5 0 0 Union Bank overdraft on 31st March, 1883 1,424 6 10 £4,376 10 4 Expenditure. Union Bank overdraft on Ist April, 1882... Formation Channelling Wages, labor at formation ... Asphalt Water supply... Planting Gas Company Repairing lamps, etc Lamp-posts Purchase of section 918, etc. Insurance Ashburton Fire Brigade ... £73 14 0 Western Fire Bri gade £ll 8 0 Horse feed, etc. Hospital and charitable aid... Timaru wreck relief fund re : mitted ... Salaries Borough Engineers’ commis sion Borough Solicitor Removal of nuisances Charges on sale of cottages ... Difference in price of safe ex changed Charges Printing and advertising ... Excise licenses—costs in con nection ... Share of alteration to bridge £ s. d. 890 17 8 334 9 11 382 2 4 802 17 2 111 9 6 212 13 3 115 14 4 245 10 9 39 1 6 44 12 2 46 14 9 3 3 8 85 2 0 135 16 8 95 4 8 5 11 0 250 1 9 173 16 0 11 15 4 5 0 8 10 3 29 0 0 82 8 4 65 7 8 43 3 0



approach 20 0 0 Dog licenses refund to County Council 17 10 0 Dog licenses —cost of collars 6 0 0 Crown grant fee ... ... 118 Valuation ... 23 0 0 Borough seal—refund of fee 110 h ire bucket pumps 13 11 0 Interest on overdraft ... 78 18 0 £4,376 10 4 Audited and found correct. W. H. Gundeyl AudUor3 Alfred Curtis J CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, April 21, 1883. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Statement of Assets and Liabilities at Assets. Water pipes, about 267 t at L 6 per tori Cement on hand Timber Centrifugal pump Horses and plant Tools Furniture Buildings— Offices 200 0 0 Shed 35 0 0 Stable and cot tage ... ... 70 0 0 Western Fire Brigade ... 20 0 0 Cottage on Re serve 1689 ... 20 0 0 CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. STATEMENT OF RESERVES, 31st MARCH 1883. Rural reserve, Hinds, 422 a Or 18p, let to R. B. Jeff for 14 years (from 7th Sep tember, 1880) at £147 14s 4d for the first seven years, and £295 14s 8d for the second seven years. 134 Ashburton town sections, contain ing 33a 3r 3p, of which 16 sections are let for 21 years at L 390 13s 4d for the first seven years, increasing 50 per cent, each period of seven years. 42 sections let for five years at £64 10s per annum. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk.



Amusements. A K V E S T BALL. A BALL will be held in the 'Vnkanui 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. N 0 T B, 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 (Me'h ven), will be prosecuted as the law directs, and the dogs will be shot. JOHN F. TICKLE, 863 G. STEDMAN. lON BREWERY COMPANY.



Owing to the Dissolution of Partner ship, all Accounts due to the above Com pany must be paid forthwith to Mr W. H. Gundrt, East street, Ashburton, in order that the books may bo 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. COALS, COALS. —The undersigned is prepared to Supply COALS in small quantities, from 1 owt to a ton, delivered in township or suburbs, F. M'FARLANE, 780 Carrier. |»yrß. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, wiil VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l T :0 FARMERS AND DAIRYMEN. The undersigned is a Cash Purchaser of Dorn-fed PIGS, either as pork at the Factory, Wills street, or alive at the ;he Farm. THOS. W. GREEN, 326 Ashburton. A THRESHING MACHINE is open to engagement at once. Apply, Office of this Paper 968 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, miles.— Jas. Bright. 970 T 0 SPORTSMEN. For SALE, a breech-loading GUN (double-barrelled) by Anderson ; modified and chokebore ; snap action ; with about IfiO cartridges, turn-over, etc. Apply to W. Bond, Longbeach Coach. 961 Oysters, Oysters. CONSTANT Supply of Fresh FISH and OYSTERS to be had at Harry Aitkbn’s, Wakanui road, near Post Office. ' ■ 929 ———— M—■ S. E. Poyntz.



Stephen K. Poyntz WISHES to inform his numerous friends and the public that he will carry 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



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. POYNTZ. FOUR and Two-roomed HOUSES at low rental. S. E. POYNTZ. TTIOR SALE.—Ten tons of CARROTS. ■■ S. E. POYNTZ. FOR SALE—SSS acres of good Land. Well fenced, and in good heart for cropping. Abundantly supplied with water, and within easy distance of Ash burton. S. E. POYNTZ. FOR SALE, OR TO LET ON PUR CHASING CLAUSE. 200 acres of good LAND in the Wakanui. Had only one crop off, and now in prime heart for wheat. B. B. POYNTZ. 1710 R SALE —A Bargain—A good j Plough, set Marrows, and a Corn crusher. S. B. POYNTZ.



Auditors’ Report. We have audited the balance-sheet of Borough of Ashburton for the year end ing 31st March, 1883, and have compared it with the vouchers and Bank pass book, also with the dog register and collars on hand, rate-books, and list of arrears of rates, reserves book, and list of arrears of rents, and find the same to be in order and the balance correctly stated. ■ Wo would suggest that the list of arrears of rates prior to 1883 and the arrears of rents be placed in the hands of the Borough Solicitor for collection, in order to make the check on the books complete. We have much pleasure in bearing testi mony to the excellent manner in which the Borough accounts have been kept. Ashburton, 21st April, 1883. W. H. GUNDRY) ALFBED CURTIS ] | Auditors. }3. 980 To Let. TO LET—Two 4-roomed HOUSES, near Woollen Factory. 976 MITCHELL & TURNER.



For Sale. I iIOR SALE. —A Six-Roomed HOUSE, Jj well finished, and nearly new, situated fronting Last Belt and Peter street. Also, a Six-Roomed HOUSE in Moore street, well finished throughout, nearly now, with well stocked garden, and other improvements. The above can be bought on extremely easy terms Apply 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. 2,072 Acres. rjlO DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. I have several Cows, in full profit, for sale; early application necessary Oaten Sheaf Chaff now on hand. 959 ALBERT ROBERTS. George Jameson. R.S. 313851 -?} R.S. 31475 \ R.S. 31117 } R.S. 311141 -5/ George Jameson W OO (Late of Jameson and Roberts), L, GRAIN, SEED 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



WANTED to PURCHASE—Second hand CORNSACKS. GEORGE JAMESON, 905 Ashburton. rpo FARMERS. The undersigned is a Cash Purchaser of good samples oi RYEGRA.SS. GEORGS JAMESON, 906 Ashburton. rjpo 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-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, P g 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 GEORG B JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton.



Matson, Cox, and 00. UNDER BILL OF SALE. Trevurza to D. Wilson. Trevurza to J. Orr. Absolute sale without Reserve. Messrs matson, cox & 00. have received instructions f holders of Bill of Sale, as above, to 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 Seta 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 Swingletreos, 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.



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 Lot 24, 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. 948 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MAY 5. OPENING OF THE ARCADE SALE YARDS, BURNETT STREET. THE Undersigned will hold the First Sale at the Arcade on the above date, when a large number of Horses, Landed Properties, Buggy, 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. T. BULLOCK, 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, Burneti street, on . SATURDAY, sth MAY, The following R.S's., situated in the WAKANUI DISTRICT— -28403 28405 28406 28407 containing JJ « A. Jtt. r. \705 0 0 103 1 19 387 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 < f 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’clock. T. BULLOCK, 879 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros.



WILL NEVER CEASE! Hayes & Co. ARE SLAUGHTERING THEIR GOODS At the following prices : Good White Blankets 8s lid French Dress Serges 44d Costume Cloth 7|d Winceys ... ... ... ... 3fd American White Calico (per doz.) 3s lid Tapestry Carpet Is lid Waterproof Coats ... ... 12s 6d Wo 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 6d Men’s Mole Trousers 4s 9d Kid Gloves ... ... ... Is Od Ulsters ... ... ... ... 5s Od Feathers ... Od Frilling 2^d Velveteen ... Is Od Stays ... ... ... Is Od Muffs Is Od Black Hats Od Bibs Od Ribbon Id Garters ... ... ... ... Id Wool 2d The above are Special Lines we are offering at IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. O.U R B O STOCK IS GRAND At Frioes that must please all. Observe the address— HAVES & CO., 977 Bullock’s Arcade.



RELIMINAR.Y 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 & COMMISSION AGENTS. They have, with this object in view, made arrangements for the conduct of their 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 be well conserved. AUCTION SALES WITH 702 FRIEDLANDER BROS. W. B. MOSS, Auctioneer.



Strayed. STRAYED, from Ashburton river-bed, a chestnut HACK ; had cover on. Finder rewarded on application at this Strayed or stolon 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 Northey, Riversdale, will receive the above reward. 826 Office, or Thomas Brankin. 942 reward.



Easiness Notices. Style and Fashion. JUST OPENED, A LARGE SHIPMENT OP NEW GOODS Ex OPAWA, from LONDON. Black and Colored Velve teens 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. *1 GROCERY SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. AGENT FOR NELSON MO ATE AND CO.’S TEAS.



u NIYERSAL SLAUGHTER. OH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, S. W. Alcorn MONSTER SALE Commences a CHEAP or DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, &c., at the BIGGEST REDUCTIONS ye known in Ashbnrton. £B,OOO WORTH of DRAPERY and CLOTHING to be SACRIFICED, Compelled to realise, in consequence of being heavily overstocked. * FARMERS, now is your opportunity. SEND YOUR WIVES BIGHT ALONG for a twelvemonths* supply. NO RUBBISH from Christchurch or Timaru here, the STOCK being ALL NEW and FASHIONABLE GOODS, imported direct The balance of Jacob Joseph’s Wholesale Stock, purchased at one-quarter the coat price (enough having been sold to pay for the lot), will be almost given away. OOK at the following list of REDUCTIONS, which will give you a faint idea;, of the universal slaughter. Fill your purse, and GO FOR THE BARGAINS— Men’s Linen-faced Collars, four boxes for Is Men’s Colored Silk Pockethandkerchiefs, 4s ; now Is 9d Men’s Puggarees, Is ; now 4d Men’s Blue Cloth Caps, 3s 6d ; now Is 9d Men’s Tweed Hats, 6s 6d ; now 2s lid Men’s Drab Felt Hats, 5s 6d ; now 2s Boys’ and Youths’ Elastic Belts, 9d ; now 4|d Men’s Elastic Belts, Is 3d ; now 7sd Men’s Canvas Shoes, 5s 6d ; now 3s lid Men’s Watertights, 17s 6d ; now 14s 6d 9-4 Blue Blankets, from 9s 9d 9-4 White Blankets, from 9s 6d Tapestry Carpets, 4s 6d ; now 35.4 d Wide Felt Carpets, 3s 6d; now 2s 8d 20doz. Stay Busks, 6d ; now 3d Linen Reels, Is 4d ; now 9d Crochet Reels, now Is lid per dozen Coats’ Machine Cotton, 400yds, 2s 6d per dozen Infants’ and Girls’ Underclothing, half* price Ladies’ Silk Riding Hats, 21s; now 7a 6d Cretonnes, Is id ; now lOid New Prints, 5Jd ; now 3|d New Dress Stuff, lOd ; now 7Jd Striped Dimity, lid ; now 9d New Cotton Shirtings, B£d ; now 6Jd . MILLINERY REDUCED TO ABOUT HALF-PRICE. WERTHETM and WANZER SEWING MACHINES at TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT, during the Monster Cheap Sale. FOR ONE AT S. W. Alcorn’s, EAST STREET. MONTH,



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 largo 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 Station). 771 gPBCIAL 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, 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 bs sup plied to customers’ satisfaction. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Beat Newcastle Coal Firewood (short and long) Roofing Iron Nails Le.d Zinc Fencing Wire Y.D.L. Timber, Palings, and Shingles Posts and Rails. Gates and Gate Posts And every requisite for the trade W. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, 6fch April, 1883. 6 sep



More ex- CITEMEET For the Wbarekh 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 Watertights from 12s 9d Men’s Bluchers from 8s 6d Women’s Bad Boots from 7s 6d Children’s at equally reduced rates. 860



O T 10 B. 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 BUT Wheat Oats Barley



Bye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE PI REPROOF SAFE LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP CORNSACKS, Searrjing Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Rails BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle EEROSEfiE, Castor and Roiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rook-salt FLOUR, 60, 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 NEGOTIATED. MONEY ADVANCED ok FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. L ioERAL ADVANCES made on Grain nd other Produce placed in Store R SALE OB SHIPMENT. Albert Heberts, < Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & 00* GRAIN MERCHANTS, 137, Manchester street, Christchurch. ess