AQUATIC.

TTa.nla.ri in Sydney* [nitJTXn’B TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. Sydney, Yesterday. Tne sculling match between Hanlan and Layoook took place on the Nepean river this afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the former by half a length. Banian never exerted himself, and won m he liked. The following are the details of the ra ce: —For the first quarter of a mile the boats were level. The competitors both appeared, to be rowing a waiting race. Banian then increased his speed, and at the half mile was leading two lengths. Layoook then sported, but Hanlan an swered apparently without exerting him self, and kept the lead for the remainder of the race, finishing half a length ahead. Time, 23min 45sec. There was a large attendance.

CRICKET.

— ♦ BOROUGH CRICKET CLUB. The following are the batting averages I of members of this Olub, who have played | in moie than three innings for the past j season : I

* Signifies not out. I The bowline; Analysis has not been kept I with sufficient accuracy for publication. I

COURSING.

PLUMPTON PARE CLUB. The following is the nomination and . draw for the Queen’s Birthday Meeting, to be held on the Plumpton on Monday : Birthday Stskb3, for 16 puppies at 13 each. Winner, L2O; runner-up, Ll2 ; two dogs, 13 each. Mr J. Tweedy’s bin Star of the South, by Spring—Topsy, meets Mr J. Bussell’s bo- w b Bonnie Belle, by Cham pagne Charlie—Semaphore Mr 8. Stewart’s bk w b Whipper, by Spring—Maggie, meets Mr D. _ O’Brien’s bk w b Obscurity, by Lancashire Lad— Sea T-f Mr G. Simpson’s f s Fossiker, by iWeanie - Aunt Sally, meets Mr Zander’s bkwb Fairy Queen, by Tiger—Tell Tale Mr T. Farrell’s f w b British Queen, by Happy-go-Lnoky—Echo, meets Messrs E. and O. Hill’s bk w h Maraschino, by Champagne Charlie—Rocket Mr B. Peacon’s f d Bedfellow, by Sea field—Bedmate, meets Mr R. J- Bill’s (na) bk w b Clicquot, by Champagne Char lie—Rocket _ , , . ■ Mr T. Napier’s be b B.ue Velvet, by Blondin.—Gossip, meets Mr J. Burnett’s bk w b Blonde, by Weanie—Aunt Sally Mr B. S. B. Bell’s bd d Ragamuffin, by Orichope Linn—Riot, meets Messrs Hale and. Judge’s bk w b Princess Charlotte, by Champagne Charlie—Papanui Mr T. Bassett's bk w b Bohemian Girl, by Champagne Charlie Semaphore, meets Mr Bingham’s .bk w b Forget-me not, by Spring—Topsy. Tkk Qumbm’s Stakk, for eleven all ages, at L 6 each. Winner, L3J ; rnnnor-up, Ll 5 y- third dog, LlO. Messrs Rosa and Bassett’s w b Oran-n ---■wail, by Musket—Banshee, meets Mr S. B. Bell’s bd d Sir George, by Balchristie ll—Restless , MrE. B. Deacon’s fwd Seadrift, by Hock —Sea Lass, meets Mr T. Mutter’s f b Butterfly, by Master Tom—Venus Mr J. Black’d bk w b Echo, by Totara __Vcho, meets Mr J. Howe|s t w d Grand Flaneur, by Azamat —Bella of the Isle Mr J. Wile’s bk v d Scott, by lack boy—Fan, meets Mr J, Farrell’s bk w d Glasgow Collie, by Capital—Hinemoa . Messrs Hall and. Judge’s r w d Her cules, by Champagne Charlie—Papanui. j meets Mr J. Crawshaw’s bl w b Bed of Stone, by Hock—Sea Lass Mr D. O’Brien’s bk w d Obstacle, by Orichope Linn—Hinemoa, a bye.

SPORTING.

PLUMPTON PARK RACES. The following acceptances havelbeen received Toos Tbot; three miles. Flora ... scr Minnie ... 25*eo Miriam ... «cr Dolly ... 45iec Train ... Igjec Novice ... 45sec Jimmy ... 15soc Maggie ... 45sec Formosa ... 25ssc Never- mind ' Spot... 25ieo her ... 50aec Warrior ... 25sec Gog 60aoo Flying Handicaf. st lb . at lb , - Whitbach ... 9 7 Shuffle the a Pilgrimage-... 9 6 ' Brogue ... 6 3 Gold Ooari ... 7 12 Time Tkot; two miles. --'Bcr-: : " "Rcwiger ... 25sso >' ... ’sot Novice ... 30seo ."■ JsXata ... saee Old Bob Rid liese Teto ... 35«ec r MEETING, fine- lor the race 1 aretho results •- r, and Sailor: Bo ren onMokarakan w Me he winner's time was

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

fnKTTTKH’R TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. 1 Tie Khartoum Expedition. London, May 21. The Pall Mall Gazette to-day states that the Government have virtually de cided to despatch an expedition to Khartoum unless General Gordon suc ceeds in escaping. The same journal adds that the force will consist of ten thousand men, under the command of Lord Wolseley, and that the expedition will proceed to Khartoum‘via Souakim and Berber.

Preparations for Belief. Cairo, May 22

The rumors that the British Govern ment are making preparations for the despatch of an expedition into the Soudan has gained credence here, and it is believed that a strong military force will be conveyed by steamers as far as Assouan, where the first inter ruption to the free navigation of the river Nile occurs. Officers attached to the British war vessels now stationed in Egyptian waters are already engaged in equipping the steamers suitable for river navigation, and several vessels are being fitted in a manner suitable for the conveyance of troops to Assouan.

AUSTRALIAN.

| [reuxer’s telegrams—copyright.] The Oriental Bank. Melbourne, Yesterday. The hearing of the petition for com pelling the winding up of the affairs of the Oriental Bank was commenced at the Supreme Court to-day, but ad journed until to-morrow. Shipping- Sailed Yesterday morning, the Manapouri, for the Bluff. Yesterday’s telegram announcing her arrival was incorrect. Sydney, Yesterday. Sailed Yesterday afternoon, the Union steamship Wakatipu, for Wel lington ; this afternoon, the Zealandia, for San Francisco, via Auckland.

TELEGRAMS.

fpKR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Fatal Accident. Auckland, To-day. Richard Fletcher was killed yesterday I by a ballast train on the Hamilton-Mor rinsvills railway contract. ▲ Vote of Thanks. Christchurch, To-day. Mr McMillan addressed the electors of the Coleridge district at Sheffield last night. A resolution thanking him for his address was moved, fo'lowed by an amendment expressing renewed confidence in him as representative of the district. The resolution was carried by 15 votes to 13. Fre-sessional. Dunedin, To-day. Mr Driver received an unanimous vote of confidence at _ Gore. He gave a flat denial to the statement that he intended to retire from the representation of Hoko nni.

THE ASHBURTON GtfABDIAN, EBIHAY, MAY 2d, 1334.



Ill9-.' " aquatic. TTa.n1a.ri in Sydney* tRiWSIl’B TBUSSKAMS—OOPTWSHT. Ktdnbt, Yesterday. Tne sculling match - between EJanlan «nd Lavoook took place on the ISepean river this afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the former by half a length. Banian never exerted himself, and won u he liked. The following are the details of ths race:—For the first quarter of a mile the . boats were level. The competitors both * appeared, to be rowing a waiting race. Banian then increased his speed, and at the half mile was leading two lengths. Layoook then sported, but Banian an- swered apparently without exerting him- ‘ •elf. and kept the lead for the remainder of the race, finishing half a length ahead. Time, 23min 45seo. There was a large attendance. CRICKET. BOROUGH OKIOKET CLUB. The following are the batting averages of members of this Olub, who have played in mote than three innings for the past season : — -r 9 BATSMEN. o . S 3t.s tv *2 <y c C §. <3 g 8) 2 S g G B 0 0 - 25 9 0J3 s H < CaygiH ... Robertson 3 74 5 1 * 2 74- 3 44 24 O 14.7 Prebble ... 6 73 62 I 14.6 Crocker ... 4 52 37 O 13-0 L, F. Andrewes S 89 So O 11.1 G. W. Andrews 5 41 25 O 8,2 Tephsan ... 4 -•33 *5 O 8.2 CoftCT ... Marsh 6 4 16 33* 13 I I 7-2 S-3 Purchase ... 5 19 ? O 3-8 Davis 6 14 6 1 2.8 j Quaine ... 3 5 4* I 2.5 Amos 7 13 4 1 2.1 Patching ... 3 5 4 O ll Fooks ... 4 6 S O 15



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Election Notices. A SH BURTON ELECTION. The ELECTORS of Ashburton are in vited to abstain from pledging themselves to support any particular Candidate until they know the names of all the Can didates who are likely to offer themselves for their suffrage?. 5 967 T 0 THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. Gentlemen, —In compliance with the request of a large number of influential electors in various pirts of the district, I have the honor to inform you that it is my intention to offer myself as a c ndi date for your suffrages at the forthcoming election, necoc&itated by Mr Wright’s re tirement. 1 shall take an early oppit tunity of explaining ray political views at length. Your obedient servant, 5 1017 CHAS. W. PURNELL. 0 THE ELECT OR S 1- OF ASHBURTON. Gentlemen,— Owing to the resignation of E. G. Wright, Esq., as member for this district, I purpose offering myself as a Candidate, and will take ' the op portunity of Addressing you at the vari ous centres at as early a date as possible. Yours faithfully, 5 966 J. OATHOART WASON. Mr Wason ■y EQUBSTS the Electors of Ashburton tl meet him at the SOHOOLHOUSE, METHVEN, TUESDAY, 27th INST., At 7.30 p.m. 5 997



The North Otago Times has this refer ence to an individual who is supposed to have levanted from that (town : —“ When last seen the supposed levanter was in a more ‘confused’ state than his books c uld possibly be, and he was frequently in a state of ;* confusion,’ the result of hold ing views diametrically opposed to Blue Ribbonism. On these occasions he has more than once and re-appeared again after a brief inter val of solemn sacrifice to Bacchus. It may therefore happen that the individual referred to will turn up again in Oamaru; but should.he not do so, a number of tradesmen will be able to abstract little satisfaction from the perusal of certain {•lios in their respective ledgers. _ Two loc>l bodies will also mourn a deficit, for the recovery of which there is no legal remedy. From what we can gather, there would bo but a melancholy satisfaction derived from briuging the levanter, or supposed levanter, back.”



Business Notices. London butchery, _ Tancked Stkeet. Baker & Co. Inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and its vicinity, that they have OPENED the above BUSINESS, and respectfully so-' licit a share of public patronage. Do not forget the address. All orders punctually attended to. 5 948 BAK R & 00., MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OP SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. Singing Class for Ladies and Gentlemen at the Oddfellows’ Hall every Thursday Evening at 8 o’clock. Terms—One Guinea per quarter. JQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, Begs to intimdte tc 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 Ohil dren’s apparel from the above Patterns, which are universally used. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry office for Female Servants.



Holloways Ointment and Pills.— Notable Facts.—lntense heat augments the ( annoyances of skin disease and encourages the ( development of febrile disorders; therefore i they should, as they can, be remove by these 1 detergent and purifying preparations. In stomach complaints, liver affections, pains, and spasms of the bowels, Holloway’s ungent well nibbed over the affected part immediately gives the greatest ease, prevents congestion and in flammation, checks the threatening diarrhoea and averts incipient cholera. The poorer inhabitants in large cities will find j these remedies to Jbe their best friends when any pestilence rages, or when from unknown causes eruptions, boils, abscesses, or ulcerations point out the presence of taints or impurities within the system, and call for instant and effective curative medicines.— [AdvtJ 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 medipine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the county had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in eycry way trying to induce sulering invalids to use. their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others 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 matter what - their style or-name is, and especially those i with the word “ Hop • ,br “ Hops ” in their ! name or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. _ Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the f white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the . glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and • chemists are srarned against dealing in imita - tsons or counterfeits.



Public Notice. A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given that at the next ordinary meeting of the Ashburton County Council, which will be he’d on Friday, tl e 6th day of June, 1884, at 11 b clock m the forenoon, the following resolution will be considered by the Council - Besolved—“ That inasmuch as it ap pears to this Council that the river works proposed to be constructed on the banks of and in connection with the river Ashburton are for the special benefit of that portion of the County of Ashburton, which is comprised within the boundaries hereinafter mentioned, this < oun cil do make a Special Order defining such portion of the said County, and such Special Order to be as follows, that is to say SPECIAL ORDER. Tn pursuance of the powers vested in it in that behalf by the Countie i a ct, 1876 the Roads and Bridges-Con struction Act, 1882, and the Acts amending the said Ac’s, the County Council of Asnburton do hereby order and declare th*t the portion of the County of Ashburton ' which is comprised within the fol lowing boundaries shall be deemed to be the portion of the County for the special benefit * f which tho raid works a re *0 be constructed, and the Poll and Special Rate re quired by the said The Beads and Bridges Construction Act, 1882, to be respectively taken and levied shall only be taken and levied of and on the ratepayers of such par ticular portion L Bounded on north-west by road line forming north-west boundary of R S 4923, with continuation there of to south side of Ashburton river - bed bounded on the west by south side of Ashburton river bed, on south-east by South Pacific Ocean on the east by road line f ° rm ' r '" western boundary of R.S. and the northern boundary of K 27956 to south-west corner of R b. 21585 thence in a straight line to bend of road at north-west comer of R.S. 14857 thence along road forming eastern nQ s^ erp boundary e| R.S. 7774 thence alone road line to the starting point as shown in plan in County Coun cil Office. By order. _ _» • warwf k I • TVA



A -SHBURTON HOSPITAL AND A CHARITABLE AID COM MIT ITB. Applications ero invited for a married conple (without children), competent to act M MASTER and MATRON of Ash burton Hospital. Applications endorsed “ Application for Master and Matron,” to be sent to the 'Chairman, oh or before 26th instant. | Copies of schedule of duties, etc.,, to j be seen at — County Council Office, Ashburton Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch Office Timaru Herald, Timaru Office Otago Daily Times, Dunedin By order. F. MAIN WARING, ' Clerk. , > Ashburton, May 1884 6 §O4



,F. MAINWAKING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 17th, 1884. 5 963 dUUd nn» MOWN; abiut THIS PAPER’ la on STUB and AdverUaisc Con tracts for U and all etber rsmipmpett eon bo made on tho most -fiifonblo term* *t theAd- ERSaiLM BRAINS GOOD EWSFAPCRS GOOD ITICLES I' . " vertutrat Agency of B. P. HtTBBABB.'Be-n; Hnfcn,-' one.. rrKirl-.ti •J oftho TT or". J



Puh ; ic Notices. jSJ' ° T 1 c y - The unde.-signed requests ALL CL \I.VIS a'jaiust the late W. R Boyle, to be sent in at onco. T. BOVLE. Ashburton, May 23rd, 1884. 5 1019 ATOTIOE TO DEALERS, SHEEP DROVERS, Ac. Any person Driving Sheep or Cattle through the Coldstream Hun after this date, without giving notiee as required by the Sheep Act, will be prosecuted. O W READY. MAPS of the Town of Ashburton and Suburbs, showing sub-divisions up to date may be obtained at our offices. Mounted, 22s 6d ; unmounted, 16s. 5 943 0. H. DOWDING, Manager. 5 995 FOOKS & SON, '' Licensed Surveyors.



WE, the undersigned, having pur chased the Book Debt? of E C. Prbbblb, of Ashburton, butcher, have placed the same in the hands of Mr W. H. Gundrt for immediate Collection, and his receipt only will be sufficient dis charge. All accounts must be paid at onco. . DAVID THOMAS, OCTAVIOS DIGBY. 19th May, 1884. 6 970 fJIO FARMERS AND BREEDERS Horses, Horses Wanted a number of upstanding HACKS, sound, broken or unbroken, from 3 to 6 years old ; not less than 15.1 hands high, for export. Apply personally' or by letter, not later than May 25th, to E. COOKSON, Livery Stables, 6 904 Ashburton. Ashburton borough council ELECTION FOR AUDITORS. I hereby declare Messrs James Charles Duncan and William Hickley Gundry (being the only Candidates nominated) to be duly elected Auditors for the Borough of Ashburton for the ensuing year. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 23rd May, 1884. 5 1016 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 tor 6 months or over j ward, ilariager. Office Aioaue Ohauibeis, Burnett street. THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (LIMITED), is prepared to Dip Sheep in large br small lots at the following Reduced Scale of charges:— For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one halfpenny each For the second 1000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, 3 407 Secretary.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. —Th?, Ash button Guairuk i*. n Gazette for a!1 notices under the Dubtors and Creditors Acts. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton, (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton, In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 Notice is hereby given that I, S S MUKL WOOD, of Dromore, in the Provincic. District ofCanrerbury and Colony of New Zealand, farmer, have this day filed in the above Court at Ashburton, a petition to be adjudged a bankrupt. Dated this 23rd day of May, 1884. Gerald D. Branson, Solicitor for debtor. 5 30t Stock Sales A K A I A The undersigned will hold regular SALES of all classes of STOCK, etc., etc., at South Kakaia, on the under mentioned dates, the Ist and 3rd THf T-“S -DAY in each month : THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. oAjVjIUBL WOOD. Stock Sales June sth June 19th 0. W. TDRNEB, Agent. Matson, Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Rakaia Agent.



Kailway Notic N‘ w ZEALAND (Christchurch Sec SPECIAL NIGHT THAI! TO OHBISTC H U R( A Special Train will leavt Christchurch at 8 20 p.in. 24th insfc., arriving at Ch 7.30 next morning, stoppir and Ashburton. FREDK. BA TraflE District Traffic Manager’s Christchurch, 21st Mi EW ZEALAND R A ] (Christchurch Sect TRAIN ARRANGEMENT 1884, * GRAND NATIONAL CHA'E S AT CHRIBTC The following alterations i in the ordinary trains on thi In lieu of the 7-30 a.m Timaru to Ashburton and th train from Ashburton to Ct train will run : as under : Timaru ... Rangitata Ealing. Hinds ... ... Winslow Tinwald Ashburton, Ashburton, Chertsey ... ... Rakaia 'Christchurch Stopping at other stations set down passengers if requi The evening train from to Ashburton will start at 4 run 35 minutes later than u out the journey. The evening train fron Methven trill start st 7 o’cli 20 minutes later than usut the journey. FARES: Saturday return tickets v at all stations on the 23rd, 2 and will be available for roti including the 31st inst. Goods traffic will be saap< 26th. FREDK. B Trail District Traffic Manager’s Christchurch, May 21 dep. » » » » f 9 arr dep 99 Tenders. ryiENDERS FOR P WANT D Tenders for acres .stubble Land at T.auri by 10. Work must be c once and completed by 20tl GEORGE 6 987 rjl O BU I L TENDERS are invited ft TION of a Girls’ High SCI bor. Plana and specificstio at our < ffice, where tenders in not later than 5 p.m. on



Ashburton b council. QUEEN’S BIRTH Monday, the 26th, being he Governor a HOLIDA Saturday, the 24th, the Qae lis Worship the Mayor reqi 'eases to observe the former iay. By order. CHARLES BRj Borough Council Office, 21st May, 1884. Ashburton higi board. The Ashburton High Sch pose to open a High School ire commencing to build fo Parents intending to set School are requested to c soon as possible with the S sufficient inducement offe arrangements will be made ing classes, pending the e t-'chool. Instruction will be givi Latin, French, German, mentary Science and Need Parents may select th which they wish them da instructed, with the Lady proval. ! Arrangements will be i pupils as desire to bo ineii and instrumental music, ,ch will be extra. Fees per term L2 2a, vance / Having bpen appointed the Ashburton County f F. MtlN' 5 993 ÜBL I 0 N



Meetings. O T I 0 E A SOIRKE will be held at the REMINGTON SCHOOLROOM, On the occasion of the Induction of the Rev. A. F.L 4 KE, M. A., < N TUiIS DA 1, 3rd JU iS if. Tea on the tables at 6p. in. 5 1000 Bazaar. Bazaar. Bazaar. BaZAAR. J N AID O. P THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, WILL BE OPENED ON SATURDAY, MAY 81sx, 1884 At 11 o’clock, IN THE TOWN HALL. A beautiful and select lot of goods will be sold. It will remain open for one week. Goods and contributions towards it will be received with thanks. EDMUND COPPEY. The dale of opening is changed in con> sequence of the Town Hall being engaged.



For Sale. Potatoe F)R SALE, in large or ties, good BLUE DERWENT P< GEORGE Jj! 5 913 A R M FOR OAfi ACRES of the i n g LAND in situated on Plains, North The owner, a single man, tical fasmer, is prepared above right dut, or join pa a suitable party in this am perty he owns adjacent. Cs about LI6OO. For further particulars ap MASON, STRUTHEB 5 1007 C Auctions. SPECIAL ENT: SATURDAY, 24th O MARES in foal at s*ook Without reserve % LFRED BAR \ Auctioneer. Alfred harrison is the owner to sell by P TO-MORROW SATURDAY, 24 WITHOUT RESE 1 Single-furrow Plongh ai 1 Drum Castor Oil 1 „ Linseed Oil 1 „ Neatsfoot Oil 1 „ Tar 1 Wheelbarrow 1 Box Glass Cable Wire Spades, Scythe, Garden I Rape Seed Mustard Seed Empty Sacks White Lend Sheep Brands Rope Rick Cloth Bedstead, Washstand And large variety of othe ALFRED HAI 5 1015 SATURDAY, MA MR T, BULLOCK hai structions from 1M Sell by Public Auction, a Burnett street, on Sa' urdat R.S. 25241, conta: 200 ACRES Situated about 7 or 8 mil burton, in the Wakt trict. Intending purchasers are spect this property previous be sold on liberal terms of Sale at 12.3( T. B 1 5 956 SATURDAY, M/ m-O rn T3FTT TOOV K



ON SALE AT THE NOVELTY EMPORIUM AND GENERAL PROVISION STORE, P U RE VINEGAR, in Bottle or Draught BEST PICKLES, in Bottle or Jars. ASSORTED JAMS, in Stone Jars, ( “ better *nd cheaper than any others in i the market. ” i MUSHROOM OATSDP, best quality. ] /Ginger Wine, .Sarsaparilla Cordials I Ginger Brandy, Raspberry in cases. | Lemon Syrup, Peppermint Juice, Cl eves j N.B.—The above are all locally made, and as their quality and cheapness must < boat the imported article out of the mar ket heads of families will do well to patronise them. S. E. Poyntz, B RNS iT STREET, Ashburton. ROBERTS HAS FOR SaLE, CHOICE SEED WHEAT VIZ Hunter’s White Pearl Velvet Chaff Essex and Tuscan ALSO CORNSACKS (Full Size ini Weight) of beat quality Bluestone Kerosene, Csator and Boiled Oils Seaming Twine and Woolf acks Oat Sheaf and Straw Chaff Bran, Sharps Chickwbeat, etc. Derwent Potatoes RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT CLOVERS: White, Red, Alsykeand Cowgrass Rape, Carrot, Mangold and Corse 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, 50, 100 and 200 lb bags Oatmeal, 25 lb bags Tea, Candles, and Soap, in boxes Sugar, in bags all weights Is a Cash Buyer OF RYEGRASS OATS PEAS TARES and other Produce in any quantities, or if desired would SELL on Commission. RYEGRASS . And all SEED G S AIN thoroughly CLEANED on shortest notice. STORAGE at favorable Rates. LIBERAL 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 & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, Christchurch, Also, UNITED FIRE INSURANCE CO. ■ ■; AND MUTUAL L J FE ASSOCIATION OF UoTRALASIA, 1 3 27



GRAND Bn OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, AT T HE CHAMPION CORD BINDER WARDER, BUSHNELL AND GLESSNKR, Manufacturers, Springfield, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois. The Champion Binder is a machine made for Hard Service, and upon this pre- I eminent fact the raputation of all Champion Machines is founded * The Cutting Ap* paratus is acknowledge to be immeasurably superior to that on any other Harvester. The finger bar is of angle steel and the fingers of wrought iron. The Platform Belt runs within half an inch of the knife, enabling the Champion to cut and convey the shortest crop in good manner. The Butter Belt employed on some machines is a rickety, rapidly running arrangement, and is superseded in the Chtmpion by an iron Butts Packer, durable and effective. The Main Wheel is ve;y high, has a broad tiro, and the bearing in the centre is 16in long, is vastly superior to the main wheel of any other binder, and will run a dozen years, and not cant over or get loose and shaky. The Elevating Belts on other harvesters are nearly perpenciai'ar, on the Champion, however, the angle is very slight, requiring much less power to elevate the grain, and it is not necessary to run the belts so close together, the heads of the grain are not broken off or shelled out. These features are only found in the Cham* pion, and every farmer will realise their importance. The binding Mechanism is a combination of the best know systems, and is thoroughly perfected. The makers of the Champion control the Appleby pa ents, and all harvesters using this system pay them a royalty. The Champion contains other improvements too numerous to'par ticularise, and must be seen to be appreciated. The Expensive Materials used iwthe Construction of this Harvester make it the Most Costlv of any made, but it is decided to MAKE THE PRICE THE SAME AS I HOSE ALREADY IN THE MARKET: AND ' SPECIAL TERMS • Will be made to Farmers ordering for Next Season. For full particulars, apply to the SOLE AGENT, EDWARD REECE, WHOLESALE AbD RETAIL IRONMONGER, Colombo strhkt, Christchurch. 5 1001 v



IN BE WALSH & O’CONNELL’S Dissolution of Partnership. D. O'CONNELL begs to inform his numerous friends and the pabl’o gener ally that, having taken over the entire Stock owned by the late firm in Manches ter street sou h, valued at £2OOO, he will hild a Clearing Sale for three weeks-only, commencing on > SATURDAY, MAY 17th, 1884. N.B.—This is a genuine sale, as posses sion of the premises must be given up at the end of above term. D. O’CONNELL, 5 961 ■■ Manchester street south. MB THOMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE— -905 Corner of Gray arid East streets 427 Tancred street 1059 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 69, 64, Kermode street 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road 95 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 112 Corner of West and Kermods streets, leasehold 75 (part of) East street, with bnlld ings thereon 1011 Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, , fronting the Grange 31,32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock atre^ 1 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 21 Corne* of Dobson and East street 539 4-acre Peter street 538 Peter street 685, 686, Cameron street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. mo LE f—For one crop of wheat, 160 8 acres, part of Lagmhor Estate. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Double-seated American Waggon, in good order. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ypINWALD. —Town Section 366, Mo I. Murdo street, with comfortable Cottage thereon, for Sale. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F DRAY. T. BULLOCK. OFFICES TO LET in Arcade Cham beta. T. BULLOCK SUBURBAN LAND FOR SALE— Lota 27, 2S, 29, 79, and 80, contain ing 1 acre 1 rood, and situated in Walsh's Paddock, close to the Canterbury Mills. T. BULLOCK. VALUABLE CORNER BUILDING SITE for Sale —Lots 62 and 83, corner Wakanui road and East belt, con taining 4-acre. This a capital site for a private residence. T. BOLLOCK FOR SALE.—Five Acres of first-class Land together with a comfortable Cottage, the property of Mr Bellamy, situated on Graham’s road, being''tha main thoroughfare to Longbeach. For terms, price, etc., apply to ‘ T. BULLOCK. mO LET.—3-Roomed Cottage at Tie vorton. Apply to T. BULLOCK. J7H)R SALE.—A nice little Homestead j containing 41 acres 29 perches situate! near Wheatstone township, Long beach. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE or TO LET.—A Farm of 305 acres, being R.S.’a 28251 and 28252, situated about two or three miles from the Ashburton Racecourse, upper side of the Railway, now in the occupa tion of Mr Thomas Woolley. For parti culars apply to T. BULLOCK. 1.1 OR SALE Cheap, or other property taken in exchange, Lots 103,104, 105, 106, township of Water ton. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE CHEAP—Horse Power Chaff-cutter and intermediate motion. Apply to T. PULL n CK*