\ II [ll nil If "Nilii \'Z__jjs ■ ([Received Jane 18, 3 „.»’•] Sailed. m , . Melbourne, To-day. Sailed, this morning—Te Anau, for ' tlie Bluff. The New Guinea Expedition. The- Age has received a telegram from their special correspondent des '■■■■■■> patched to New Guinea, reporting his return to Thursday Island, North Queensland. The telegram states that the advance of the expedi tion was Stopped by 1,200 natives, but that fully 6oo)miles into the interior of ' New Guinea were travelled over. One of the party is missing.

TELEGRAMS.

■■ (pur PRESS ASSOCIATION.] * J ‘-* : A Trespass Case. Blenheim, To-day. At the Police Court to day the Justices dismissed a charge of trespass in pursuit of game brought against John Dryden, of Renwiok, by Wm. Pollard, manager for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile v Company of the 'Birch Hill run. The defence was that hares were not game in Marlborough ; that the defendant had a legal right to go along the track through tbe rtm, which, though net a surveyed road, was' the only access from the Wairau river to. the Wairau diggings; and that such track was witbin a goldfield. Notice of appeal was given. The'Weather. Very heavy rains continue and floods are anticipated. Bivoree pase. Wellington, To-day. In the Divorce Court this [morninjg in the case of idwards v Edwards a decree ‘ absolute was granted. The custody of the children was, on the application of - the petitioner, given to the mother. Libel. ~ .Dmnenr, To-day. Ihe Supreme Court to-day was occu- ' . pied with, the case of Wright v. George Balaille- The claim is for L 260 for the .. publication of an alleged libellous letter iwhich the defendant, a schoolmaster. \ wrote. The letter complained of is a ' very extraordinary communication to Miss Stewart, teacher in one of the city schools, - warning her against marrying the plain tiff. The defendant said he had written it at the request of the girl’s mother. It . appears that -Wright married the girl - against 'the wishes of her parents. The jury, returned a verarct for LSO with costa. ' j The Coming Election. i .... Mr Donad Stuart docs not intend con- 1 testing any seat. Mr W, Wathen, a - member of the local press, and Captain Baldwin will oppose Mr Green for Dune din Bast. Mr David McKean of Tapanui la likely to contest the Dunstan seat. J V A Quick Run. The AraWata made the run from Lyttel ton to the railway pier at Port Chalmers InlShra. 46mins.

THE ASHBTJBTON GDAJRDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, ISoL



Holloway’s Ointment and Pilis,— Glad Ridings.—Some constitutions have a tendency to rheumatism, and are throughout the year home down by its protracted torture, , Let such sufferers bathe the afflicted parts with warm brine, and afterwards rub in this soothing Ointment They will find it the best'means of lessening their agony, and, assisted by Holloway’s Pills, the surest way .of overcoming their disease. More need not be said .than to request a few days’ trial of this safe and soothing treatment, by which the disease' will ultimately be completely swept away. Pains'tthat would make a giant shudder ' are assuaged without difficulty by Holloway’s easy, and inexpensive remedies, which comfort fay moderating the throbbing vessels and calm* iif the exdtednerv.es.— Advt. The Bad and Worthless t ate never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has been •tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine; on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in -which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in everyway trying to indude suffering invalids to'use their stun instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B Many others started nostrums put up in simi. Jar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or ‘‘Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such -pretended-remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those - with the word “Hop” or ‘‘Hops” in their name or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Be* ware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a-bunch or cluster of green Hops on the ,w> s te label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in tb glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and ch .mists are warned against dealing in muta tions or counterfeit'' The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a .family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprang up and'began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce su*iering invalids to use their- stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many othenf started nostrums put up in simi lar Style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe -they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no nutter what their style or name is, and especially those : with tfafr word “ Hop ” or “ Hops ” m their nßine or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. •. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use fiothipg .bnt genuine American Hop Bitters, W&habanch or cluster of green Hops on the ‘ .i wlufe label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the • glass. Trust -nothing else. Druggists and ‘ chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions or counterfeits.



Govanuaent Notice. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. ifiilil',,, „ I to (he provisions of this Office,- and to thereby easy ™-t. Supjeot to such offer# to every par- IBIBi <s§ R. ■ #-S ---lo^wt. k»his or her Will or end the Trusts of or relieved 01 itete w*- asmatee eolation, obtained hatch



Business Notice. r BEST Rubber Stamp Manufactory in New Zealand.—Stamps of any size and for any purpose made by Leonard Pozzi, Gunsmith, and ten years practical Sewing Machinist. Mathematical, Musi cal Instruments, Electric Batteries, and Musical Boxes, etc., repaired. 138 Glou cester street, opposite Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 5 980 JQOMESTIO PAT TERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they will find a great saving of time and ma terial by Cutting their Dresses and Chil dren’s apparel from the above Patterns, which are universally Ucod. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry office for Female Servants. 'I 173 Corn Crushed. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING leased that large Grain Store from Mr T. Bullock, I am pre pared to STORE GRAIN and other pro duce at lowest profitable rates. CHAFF FOR SALE. S 529 T. H. ZOCOH. Agricultural machine shop. Charles Eay, WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Enginejeh, Millwright, Reaper and Binder Expert. All kinds of Machinery repaired with despatch, and on reasonable terms. Ex tras of all kinds; orders taken for the latest improved reapers and binders, and the best twine. Sewing machines re paired. 10 800 ( Jjj I N w aT l d. Boots. Boots. great reductions. 0. HAWK T NS having reduced his prices to such an extent, he is now offer ing good serviceable BOOTS, at prices which cannot be competed with in Ash burton. Come and Judge for yourselves. ( C. HAWKINS, Boot and Shoemaker, Tinwald. 6 115 B. Baker, i (Late of Baker Bros.) J JT>UILDBR, CABINET-MAKER, * AND ‘ UNDERTAKER. Corner of Peter and Williams street. n 2 J In premises recently occupied by 5 W. R. Dunn. 6 1122 - —J r OHN FOWLER, Corn and Ohaff Store, Tanorkd street. J. F. has always on hand : t; Seed Oats, Feed Oats, Crushed Oats a Oaten Chaff, Straw Chaff, Chick Wheat Barley, Potatoes, Carrots, Flour 8 .Oatmealj Cheese, Bran, Sharps And general produce. Tea, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Salt, by the bag or box. . Grain bought and sold on commission. All goods delivered to any part of the P town at prices that will d«-fy competition. * Note address: h J. FOWLER, c 6 1082 The old stand, Tancred street O MONOPOLY, TO HOUSEHOLDERS AND OTHERS " All who wish,to save 25 per cent, in their meat account. R. Lancaster Having reduced his staff about £lO per week, be intends shifting his principal Branch of Business to the READY-MONEY MEAT MART, a ; ro, for cash, he intends selling meat ] cheaper than ever. Prompt monthly customers waited on and supplied at cash prices. All joints marked in plain figures. No deception ; 16 ounces to the lb. ’ Money saved is money earned these critical times. 5 1071 "k LANCASTER. Special Terms and Special Prices will be allowed to PURCHASERS OF PIANOS FROM £SO UPWARDS EOR THE next two months, One of the Finest Stocks (second to none) in the Colony to select from. 200 PIANOS TO SELECT FROM BY VARIOUS MAKERS, " including all the principal and Continen tal manufacturers. Brinsmead and Sons, Erard, Collard and Oollard, Broadwood, Lipp and Sohn, Playel/Bord, the Leipziger model, Dres den model and .many others. Milner & Thompson Ashburton, 441 H. M, JONES, Agent. m WBIIiT THIS PAPER' Is on BTLB sad Advertislne Con . troots fbr«t and All other, it Avepspers ’oaabo fliadoonthc no t t ftivorstole terms at tlie Ad- A etascy INS GOOD 6000. ITICLES tUt Vt Haven. C«u^»rub-Ji3icr



Enter tanments. » rjl 0W N HALL. » FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, June 20th and 21st. * GRAND DISSOLVING VIEWS ’ ENTERTAINMENT, ? Consisting of Views of London, Continen of Europe, Egypt, and a complete hi-tory of the Kelly Gang. For particulars see day bills. 1 The Excelsior Band will be in attend | ance each evening. ' Prices of admission, 3s, 2s, and Is. 3 1165 For Sale. FOR SALE—A Four-Horse portable Engine, in good working order. Can be te n at Mr T. H. Zouch’s Stoio, West street, whore all information can be obtained. ’ 6 1149 Potatoes. }R SALE, in large or small quanti j ties, good BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 913 West street. s GOTHLAND. FOR SALE, To close a .Trustee’s account. FOR SALE, — A first-class FARM, consisting of 914 acres of laud, on the celebrated Ben Moore Flat. The land is in good heart, principally in grass, and is subdivided into seven paddocks, and a ra Iway line is laid out on the property, placing it within an easy distance of a port. F. FERRIMAN, 1112 Ashburton. F 0 R S E. 25 ACRES good LAND, situate Two miles from the Ashbur ton Post Office, securely fenced and well-watered; being Lot 9, Messrs Tancred and Allen’s land. For particulars apply to GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton ; or to MESSRS MILES & CO., 6 1146 Christchurch. Public Notices. rpHE Uj deraigned is prepared to CUT 1 CHAFF in any quantities at the lowest rate. Orders left with B. S. Bean, Coal Merchant, or at the machine where woikiog will be punctually at tended to. 5 1042 A, FOSSS, O w READY. MAPS of the Town of Ashburton and iburbs, showing sub-divisions up to date ay be obtained at our offices. Mounted, !a 6d ; unmounted, 16s. FOOKS & SON, 995 Licensed Surveyors. mHE NEW ZEALAND MEAT PRE SERVING COMPANY, Washdyke, Desire to intimate that the Works will be CLOSED for the Season at the end of this month, and that the Manager wid * attend the sales on the 17 th and 24th instant, for the purpose of purchasing any E suitable sheep. 6 1142 c f WE, the undersigned, having pur- t chased the Book Debts of E. j C. Pb\bblb, of Ashburton, butcher, have £ placed the same in the hands of Mr W. , H. Gundrt for immediate Collection, and ( bis receipt only will be sufficient dia- } charge. j All accounts must be paid at once. t DAVID THOMAS, OCTAVIUS DIGBY. f 19th May, 1884. 5 970 MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. Singing Class for Ladies and Gentlemen at the Oddfellows’ Hall every Thursday Evening at 8 o’clock. Terras—One Guinea per quarter. 1 4 602 ' T PURCHASERS OF CROWN LANDS. FOR SALE—The NEW ZEALAND CROWN LANDS GUIDE for 1884. Price, Jne Shilling. Apply, y GUARDIAN ” OFFICE. A 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 mouths, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over ,i ward, Manager. Office Aioaao Cnambeiß, Burnett street., n * D ISC H A R R o Trial. w A TRIAL of P. and D. Duncan’s PATENT DISC HARROW Will be held at MR JAMES LEMON’S FARM, Near Smith’s Nursery, ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, JUNE 19th and 20th. 6 1159 N OTIC R. S. Bean, B. Is now landing a splendid Cargo of the best Newcastle COAL. Agent for the celebrated Hartley Coal. Oats, Bran, Sharps, ' Chick Wheat, Crushed Oats, Oaten Straw Chaff, Straw Chaff, Stakes, Post and Rails, Strainers, Fire wood, W T lre, etc., etc., etc., for sale at the -very .lowest prices.: R. S. BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, ; West stbebt, 6 IH7



j Tenders. MENDER''are invited for Building a I r i hree-rooraed COTTAGE on the Alford Foieit road. PDna and specifications can be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be rent not later than 5 p m. on TUESDAY, 25th mat. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. 6 1178 K. BIRD. gOUTH RALAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to NOON on THURSDAY, 19th June inst., for the following works : Forming about 220 chains of Loudon’s road Forming about 15 chains of road, Rakaia township Specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAK IG, 6 1161 Clerk of the Board. CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD, TENDERS are invited for: 90 chains of fencing, near Winslow, and 100 chains near Dromore The specifications can be seen at the office of the County Council, Ashburton. Tenders must be sent in not later than SATURDAY, 21at June. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 6 1170 Chairman. jn’bankruptoy. IN THE ESTATE OF S E. POYNTZ. TENDERS are invited for the STOCK IN-TRADE and OFFICE FURNITURE as under: I. Groceries 2. Horticultural Goods and Iron mongery 3. Office Furniture Invoiced stock lift may be inspected at Mr Albert Roberta’ office, West street, 1 Ashburton, where conditions and every information can be obtained. Tenders to 1 be addressed to the undersigned and sent in not later than SATURDAY, June 21st 1 proximo. The highest or .any tender not necessarily accepted. J. O. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton, June 16th, 1884. 6 1171 * Stock Sales. A K A I A ( Stock Sales. The undersigned will hold regular ( SALES of all classes of STOCK, etc., etc,, at South Rakaia, on the under- ] mentioned dates, the Ist and 3rd THI TD i- , DAY in each month : June 19th THE NSW ZEALAND LOAN AND < MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. C. W. TURNER, J Agent. c Matson, Cox & Co. £ L. OXLEY, Rakaia Atrent. s — ■ ‘ — ! e Election Notices. J V. R. E LECTORAL DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. In pursuance of The Regulation of Elections Act, 1831, I Walter Martin, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Ashburton, do hereby give notice / that, by virtue of a writ bearing date the * sixth day of June, 1884, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an Election will be held for the return of ONE quali fied Person to serve as MEMBER for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Resident Magistrate's Courthouse, Ashburton, at noon, on the twenty-fifth day of June, 1884; and that the Poll (if necessary), will be taken at the several polling places of the said district on the second day of July, 1884 The following are the Polling Places for the Electoral District of Ashburton : j Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ash burton (principal) Road Board Office, Methven Road Board Office, Mount Somer* Schoolhouse, Alford Forest bchoolhouse, Greenstreet Schoolhouse, Hinds Schoolhouse, Lismore WALTER MARTIN, Returning Officer. Dated this 9th day of June, 1834, at Ashburton. 6 1126 rji o THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. ’ 3 Gentlemen, —I am coming forward to stand as a Candidate for the Ashburton County, specially as a Liberal, for 1 see , the sufferings of the people and wish to help them in their need and necessity. I believe in the Horae Government, ; and hold with the Home rule. I do not at present favor immigration. 1 think the Government should put on third class carriages for third class passengers, such as paupers, cow boys, shepherds, plough boys, housemaids if these are not all third class quality the Government can call me a liar. I believe that the Government should look to the unemployed, so as to take them all over the colony by railway free. I believe in reducing the duty on spirits, beer, tobacco and tea, and lowering the price of trainage. These are my principal views, and my other views most of the people of Ashbur ton County know. lam not able to em ploy the halls and public schools to lecture in, so I am in the habit of visiting all churches of religion and all ministers while they are in time of devotion, and I inspect them, and it is their fervent prayer, looking to Christ on High, lhat He might forgive them all their sins and elect their souls to their Heavenly Bhther, who I put my trust in, and you will elect me in that grand and magnificent Parlia ment seat. I will stand on the nominating day and the day of the poll, and I will give a speech to your satisfaction. Yours truly, 6 1176 PHILTL MAGUIRE. mo THE ELECTORS A- OF ASHBURTON. i > ? Gentlemen, —Owing to the resigiation of E. G. Wright, Esq., as member ftr this district, I purpose offering myself as a Candidate, and will take the op portunity of Addressing you at the ’ari ous centres at as early a date as posable. Yours faithfully, 6 966 J, OATHOART WAS ON



To Let. a LET —Five*Roomed House, Stable e 1 and Ohnff House, J acre garden aud 1 acre paddock adjoining. Low rent-to 1 a good anaot, Apply John Aerbs, near 1 the Convent. 6 1149 > - f B 10 BE LET,-—Four hundred Acres of I, Stubble Land, in one or more lots ; also, Tussock Land. Apply to Mr Jamb son, or Dr Tkbvor. 6 1132 AND FOR CROPPING. i IOAA ACRES TURNIP LAND XAUI/ TO LET for One Crop, i near Alford Forest, in Blocks to suit. Apply, 6 11C0 MATSON, COX & 00. pi A RMS TO LET. The undersigned has several eligible PROPERTIES TO LET in the Ashbur ton district. ceorge Jameson, 5 1049 Ashburton. Auctions. SATURDAY, JUNE 28. LAND FOR TO FARMERS, CON i RAOTORS, AND OTHERS. 15.0 ACRES TO LET IN ONE CROP. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Hon. John McLtan, To Let, by Public Auction at the Arcade, on Saturday, June 28, About 1500 acres FOR ONE CROP, On the Lagmhor Estate, in Blocks from 42 to 250 Acres. This land fronts the Hinds river, and is some of the le<t in the County. Mr Donald McLean will show it to in tending purchasers. Plana can be seen at the office of the undersigned. Sale at I o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 6 1158 Auctioneer. Sporting. RACING CLUB. 1 STEEPLECHASE MEETING, 26th June. Gang Forward Handicap, 150 sovs, 31 miles. Maiden Plate, 60 sovs, 2 miles. Hunt Club Cup, value 25 sovs, 2 miles. Tally-Ho Handicap, 100 sovs, 2A miles. Consolation Handicap, 30 sovs, 2 miles. Acceptances for the Gang Forward Handicap with 5 sovs, and Tally-Ho Han- ' dicap with 3 sovs each, to be sent in ad- 1 dressed to the Secretary on or before 9 1 p.m. on the 19th Juno. < Entries for the Maiden Plate with 3 1 sovs, and Hunt Club Cup with 2 sovs j each on or before 9 p.m. on the 19th 1 June. 1 D. MoKBNZIE, ' 6 1166 Secretary. 1 SHBUKTON O OU NTY HUNT B CLUB STEEPLECHASES. 1 To be Held on the • ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th, 1884, President; E. G. Wright. Vice-Presidents : M. Stitt and W. G. Rosa. Judge: M. Stitt. Stewards : E. G. Crisp, O. Dig by, W. B. Denshire, C. T. Dudley, M. Friedlander, H. Hunt, T. Leahy, John M‘Lean, T. Quill, J. G. Restall, F. A. Read. H. W. Strouta, and J. Scott. Treasurer : C. Wrouglton. Starter ; T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales : M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Course : H. W. Strouts. Handioappers : T. Leahy and S. Saunders. First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Hunter’s Hurdle Race (handicap), of 15 sovs, over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high; nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15a. Amateur riders allowed lOlba, 1£ miles. 2. Winter Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomi -1 nations, 10s; acceptance, 20a ;1£ miles on the flat, 3. Hunt Club Cop (handicap), of 20 sovs, over such country and jumps as the • Stewards may appoint ; nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 20a. Amateur riders allowed lOlbs. 4 Flying Handicap, of 10 sovs ; nomi nation, 10a ; acceptance, 10s. f mile on the flat. 5. Consolation Steeplechase (handicap) of 10 sovs ; for all horses beaten at the meeting ; nomination, free ; ac ceptance, 10a, to be made to the Secretary within ten minutes of de claration of weights ; m lea. RULhS AND REGULATIONS. lr No entry will be received excep 1, upon the condition that all disputes# claims, aud objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2 Ashburton Racing Club rules strictly adhered to. 3. Horses will not be qualified to com pete in the Hunter’s Hurdle Race and- Hunt Club Cup, unless they have been fairly hunted to the satisfaction of the Committee during the present season with the Ashburton hounds, and have been commonly resident in the Ashburton Couuty from May Ist, 1884, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting and owned by members of the Ashburton Hunt Club who have resided in the same County during the same period. 4. All nominations to be accompanied by entrance fees «nd age of horse and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Satur day, 26th July, 1884. Weights will be declared about Thursday, 31st July, 1884, and acceptances must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, sth August, 1884. S. SAUNDERS, 6 1150 Hon. Sec. N EWW Q R K Copies of M r Bovveqn’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be c Mained at this office. Price, 2s.



Business Notices. V I C TO E I A HOUSE. A HEAVY STOCK OF NEW & DURABLE WINTER GOODS IN DRAPE RY. CLOTHING, Boots, &c., to select from. Sterling Value ! Popular Prices !! « The Shilling Table still the Attraction Dimant and Coe, Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, &c. (Late J. Orr and Co). East and Tancred Streets, Ashburton. 5289 ANEW DEPARTURE.—Why is my new Fruit and Italian Warehouse file a ri.er? Because it becomes flo ded now and again wi.h new Goods tr meet the steadily increas ing clem; nds. T y gord; but that’s not the answer Try again. Becaus : “ Shops may come and she ps may go, but this goes on for ever.” Very good indeed; tut still that’s not the answer. Here it is then—Because it has a bank on e ther side. I trust the intelligent ml discerning pu' lie will mark, learn, and inwardly digest the following part ofthisadver tisement. The enquiry is still made—Where can we procure good tea? I answer again —Use Nelson Moate and Co.’s pure blended leas, and you will derive much pleasure and satis faction. Why ? Because that firm thoroughly understands the tea trade. Mr Nelson is a tea. taster of life-long experience, and his blends of pure Indian and other teas give universal satisfaction. Try them 1 I am wholesale and retail agent for Ashburton, and these teas of the different kinds and prices, can, at all times, be procured at my shop in packages, boxes and half-chests. " My stock now embraces nearly every article in the gro cery and Italian trades, and family orders I can now deliver anywhere in Ashburton and neighborhood. I shall be supplied with the various fruits in season, as usual, and while heartily thanking all my customers I respect fully solicit their continued patronage. I assure them and the general public that I shall strive to deserve the preference they may give me by studying their interests—as well as my own. —H. M. CARSON. "A * APOLOGY. \v e promised some time ago to supply the public with full particulars of our new stock of winter goods ; but since a closer examination has been made, we find the variety so much greater than we antici pated that with the limited space at our command such a course would be im practicable. We may, however, state that ; Our Supply of : 1 : FANCY COATINGS : : AND ‘ : TWEEDS • : From tfe Home Markets • : SURPASSES • j Anything We Have • ( • Hitherto Received. • * * To encourage Colonial Manufactures, and assist in keeping Colonial wealth within the colony as far as that can be done by the efforts of a single firm, we have received a fine selection of T WEEDS from Kaiapoi and Oamaru ; also a splen did assortment of MOsGIEL TWEEDS, manufactured only for the bespoke trade. As these goods have been awarded highest honors at the Sydney and Melbourne Ex hibitions, they require no further recom mendation at our hands. The success which we have already achieved in Ashburton, and the reputation we now enjoy for accurately fitting the human figure, will be a sufficient guaran tee that style, fit, and other essentials can always be relied on.- craighea!) AND CO., , CLOTHIERS, TANCRED STREET. A-SH BURTON J \ DEPOT FOR SALE OF KAIAPOI MANUFACTURES, J Cashel street, Christchurch. TO our Customers residing at Ashburton, Rakaia and sur rounding districts. Ladies and Gentlemen, — Though the medium of your widely circulated paper (Ashbub ton Guardian) we thank you for your liberal patronage in the past. We have to-day entered into an arrangement with the Directors of the above paper to keep you well informed as to our imports, special bargains and prices, and trust the arrangement will be satisfactory to all parties. From returns just sent down from the seat of Government and centre of Emigration, wo notice that over 1500 New Comers have settled in our province during the past month. If you have op portunity kindly mention our name to any such as the cheapest Cash House in Canterbury for General Drapery and Clothing. Let them know that we import direct from the Old Country all we cannot manufacture in New Zealand, and that there is a sure saving of from 15 to 20 per cent, together with a good day’s out ing, by making all your pur chases at our House. Our Tailor ing Department is now in thorough working order. We are showing over 200 samples of Tweeds, and guarantee our work. No fit -no pay. Ask to see our 58s suits made to order. Wish ing your district every prosperity and a good Representative in the House of Representatives, We are, Yours faithfully, G. L. DEATH & CO. ft 1004



Friedlander Bros. T o THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. Friedlander Bros. Beg to inform the Ladies of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts that they have secured the services of MISS GREEN of Dunedin .to superintend their DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, and as she comes to them recommended by one of the Best Houses in the Trade they have every confidence in soliciting the patronage of those requiring DRESSES OR JACKETS MADE IN THE LATEST STYLES, combining economy with a PERFECT FIT. FRIEDLANDER BROS., DIRECT IMPORTERS. Twenty-five cases and bales of NEW 1 GOODS just landed by the s.s, i Aorangi, comprising Blankets, Flan nels, Sheetings, Calicoes, Hosiery, 1 Dress Goods, etc., and a Magnificent Stock of New Clothing, latest styles. Gent.'s Hats, Mercerj and Under clothing in great variety. TO FARMERS. LARGE STOCK SEED WHEATS, viz:— HUNTERS’ WHITE, ROUGH CHAFF, TUSCAN, ESSEX, PEARL, Etc., Etc., Etc., All grown on good land, clean and true to name. LARGE SHIPMENT NEW CLOVERS, Just Landed in Splendid Order. Samples and Quotations forwarded per post on application. Plough Shares! Plough Shares! THE OLD “ CIRCLE BRAND. 3 JUST LANDED— A LARGE QUANTITY OF ALL SIZES. Bluestone! OUR SHIPMENT OF BLUESTONE (First Class Quality) IS JUST TO HAND, AND WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. Friedlander Bros*



Easiness Notices. R THOMAS BULLOCK has th» following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALK -905 Coroerof Gray and East streets 427 Tnncred street 10wJ corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street ' : • 49,68, 69, 64, Kermode street ■« 872 Aitken street * 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets ' 94 Wakanui road 95 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 1011 Corner of Walker and Ooz streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Origg and Peter streets, fronting the Orange 31,32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock steer'i 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 21 Corner of Dobson and East street 639 £-acre Peter street *.* 538 Peter street - 086, 686, Cameron street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. jpENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. Some No. 8 and 10 for sale very cheap. T. BULLOCK. TOWN SECTION 1169, Corner of North-east Town Bolt and Havelock street, FOR SALE. Capital site for a Cottage. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, CHEAP—Double-seated American Waggon, in good order. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE CHEAP—Second-hand DRAY. T. BULLOCK OFFICES TO LET in Arcade Cham hers. T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN LAND FOR SALB JLiota 27, 28, 29, 79, and 80, contain ing 1 acre 1 rood, and situated in Walsh’s Paddock, close to the Canterbury Millk T. BULLOCK. VALUABLE CORNER BUILDING SITE for Sale.—Lots 62 and 63, corner Wakanui road and East belt, con taining £-acre. This a capital site for a private residence. T, B*'tLOCK FOR SALE.—Five Acres of first-class Land together with a comfortable Cottage, the property of Mr Bellamy, situated on Graham’s road, being the' main thoroughfaie to Longbeach. For. terms, price, etc., apply to ■ T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —A nice little Homea&ad containing 41 acres 28 perches situated near Wheatstone township, Long* beach. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK EOR SALE Cheap, or other property taken in exchange, Lots 103, 104, 105, 166, township of Waterton. Apply to T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE CHEAP—Horse Power . Chaff-cutter and intermediate motion. Apply to T. POLLOCK. EOR SALE—On very liberal! terms, a twelve-roomed dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, a Bargain—Owner leaving the district Lots 4,16, 16, 17, 18, . on which is erected a well built'i-cottage of 4 rooms, which can easily 4>e enlarged, the property of Mr A. MoTaggarL This , property adjoins Mr Orr’s, the whole of sections having a frontage on the Alford Forest road. Persons in want of such a property are invited to inspect this. Very liberal terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. A. LBERT ROBERTS HAS FOR SALE, :hoice seed wheat Hunter’s White Pearl Velvet Chaff Essex and Tuscan ALSO - CORNSACKS (Full Size -mw Weight) of beat quality Blnestone Kerosene, Castor and Boiled Oils Seaming Twine and Woolsacks Oat Sheaf and Straw Ohaf| Bran, Sharps Chickwheat, etc. Derwent Potatoes RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT C L O V E R S; White, Bed, Alsyke and Cowgrass Rape, Carrot, Mangold and Gone Seeds Little’s Sheep Dip Ploughshares Butter Kegs and Nails Lamp Black, Raddle Heart and Sap Stakes Staples Fencing Wire (all sizes), Plain and Barbed Flour, 60, 100 and 200 lb bags Oatmeal, 26 lb bags Tea, Candles, and Soap, in boxes Sugar, in bags all weights Is a Cash Buyer OE RYEGRASS ♦OATS PEAS TABES and other Produce in any quantities, or if desired would SELL on Commission. RYEGRASS And all SEED GRAIN thoroughly CLEANED o- shortest notice. STORAGE at favorable Rates. LIBERAL ADV\NOEB Made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store for Sale or Shipment. Having a Railway Siding can guarantee immediate delivery for Shipment or otherwise. Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & 00., GRAIN MERCHANTS, Christchurch. Also, UNITED FIRE INSURANCE 00. AHD MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF U3TB4LASIA. *«