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Election N eticcs. ASHBURTON ELECTION. The ELECTORS of Ashburton are in vited to abstain from pledging themselves to support any particular Candi iate until they know the names of all the Can didates who are likely to offer themselves for their suffrages. o 967 T THE ELECTORS op ASHBURTON. GiSKTiaMBH,—-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. Tours faithfully, 5 966 J. CATHOART WASON. Mr Wason REQUESTS the Electors of Ashburton TO MEET HIM AS SHE SOHOOLHOUSE, METHVEN, OH TUESDAY, 27th INST., At 7.30 p.m. 5 997 CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD.



Wherever a : Plantation Reserve forms ‘ the boundary of several freehold sections, the. property of .different owners, the Board will raceiveisnders for leasing the several portions of the Reserves adjacent to the several freeholds. Printed C’ ?pies of. the terms and condi tions under which the Reserves will be let, together with application forms, can be obtained at the offices of the County Ootmoils of Selwyn and Ashburton. Tenders for the above must be ad dressed to the Chairman of the Board, Ohristchnrch, and sent in not later than the 31st of May. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, . Chairman. . .30th May, 1884. 6 985 Business Notice. COMMERCIAL Stationery, Account Books, Presents, &c. £L. M. JONES, East Street . II 123



) DEPOT FOR BALE OP KAIAFOI MASCPACimUCS. I Cashel street, Christchurch. rour Customers residing at Ashburton, Bakaia end sur - ’ rounding districts. .Ladies aho Gentlemen,— Though the medians of your . widely circulated paper (Ashbub 3oh Gttabdiah) we thank you for year liberal patronage in the pest. We have to-day entered , into an arrangement with the Directors of the above paper to tgep yop .wed informed as to •nr import*, special bargains and . prices, and trust the arrangement will-be satisfactory to all parties. From returns just sent down - from the aeatof Government and. centre of Emigration, we notice .! that over 1600 Bew Comers have settled in bur province during the put month. If yon have op . portnnity kindly mention our name to any each as the cheapest Quh House in Canterbury for i General Drapery end Clothing. > . Let them know that we import ■■■- - direct frem the Old Country ell - we cannot manufacture in New -Zeeland, and that there is a sure saving of from 15 to 20 per cent, together with a good day’s eat ing, by making all your par* chases at onr House. Our Tailor ing Department is now in thorough working order. We axe showing over 200 samples of Tweeds, end guarantee onr work. No fit—no pay. Ask to see our 58s suits nude to order. Wish* ing your district every prosperity and a good Representative in the House of Representatives, We are. Toon faithfully,' O. L. DEATH & CQ.



Business Notices. N 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 €d ; unmounted, 16s. FOOKS & SON, 5 995 Licensed Surveyors.



STIMMO begs to inform the work • ing men of the district, who ore in want of a comfortable home, that he has taken the WATERLOO BOARDING-HOUSE in Tanered street, and hopes to receive patronage. Board LI per week. Meals, t all hours, Is. 3 453 BEST Rubber Stamp Manufactory in New Zealand. —Stamps of any size and for any purpose made by Lfonakd 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 9 iO 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 foi three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over j ward, Wanager. Office Aioacm Ohambeis, Burnett street. "I



Tancred Street. Baker & Co. Inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and its vicinity, that they have OPENED the above BUSINESS, and respaotfully 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, Loudon, . PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. Singing Glass for Ladies and Gentlemen at the Oddfellows’ Hall every Thursday Evening at 8 o’olock. Terms—One Guinea per quarter. 4 602



JQOMESTIC PATTERN DEPOT' Mrs Hodge DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, Begs to intimate 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 Chil 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. 1 173



EW BOOKS 1 NKW BOOKS ! ! New Books. —Land Nationalisa tion, by Wallace ; Progress and Poverty, by Henry George ; also, Social Problems, by Henry George ; Sergeant Ballantyne’s Experiences, John Halifax Gentlemen, Abbott’s Life of Bonaparte, The Race* horse in Training, by Day ; The Invasion of the Crimea, by Kinglake; Cyclopedia ofPractical Quotations ; 10 vols Cham bers’ Encyclopedia ; Choice Works of Mark Twain, in 1 vol; ditto Artemus Ward, 1 vol ; Life and Works of St Paul; Four Tears of Irish History by Duffey, Chambers’ Book of Days, George Eliot’s Works, Life of George Oruikshank, Bal fonr’s Botany, Thompson’s Land and the Book.



Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton. TTICTORIA HOUSE A HEAVY STOCK OF NEW & DURABLE WINTER GOODS IN DRAPERY, CLOT RING, Boots, &c., to select from. Sterlicg Value ! Popular Prices ! ! * —— The Shilling Table still the Attraction Dimant and Coe, Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, &c., (Late J. Orr and Go). East and Tanored Streets, Ashburton. 9528



CHEAP BOOKS. CHEAP BOOKS AND STATIONERY. Amateur Work, 8s 6d; Universal In structor, 8s 6d ; lllustrated.History of the World, 8s fid; Scientific Recreation, 8s fid; Curiosities of Literature by Isaac Disraeli, 8s fid; Reviews, Essays and Poems by Lord Macaulay, 3 vols., 7s fid j Haydn’s Dic tionary of Dates, new edition 1831, offered at the published price, Its fid ; Lily Series, Is Sd and 2s, well bound; the Quiver, Sunday at Home, T oung England, Family Friend, Friendly Visitor, Sunshine, etc, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF STATIONERY. i Toys, Fancy Goods, etc., in great variety and at lowest possible prices. B. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS Note the Address — Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217



Bazaar. Bazaar. Bazaar. BAZAAR. J N AI D O P THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, WJU BE OPENED ON SATURDAY, MAY 3Jst, 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 wool?. Hoods and. contributions towards it will bo received with thanks. EDMUND COFPEY. The dale of opening is changed in eon? of the Town Hall being engaged.



lost. ONE POUND HOWARD.—Strayed or stolen fio:n Mr Remington’* Form, Lagmhor road, sin 33 Wednesday week, 1 dark Mare, shod all round, had cover on when last seen. Apply, Office of this Paper. 5 974



Meetings- E BATING SOCIETY. The Regular MEETING of the above Society will be held at the Library Hall TO-MORROW (Friday), 23rd May, at dp.m. Subject for debate— ‘‘Vegetarianism. ” J. G. ROBERTSON, 5 997 Hon. Secretary.



A SOIREE will be held at the FLEMINGTON SCHOOLROOM, On the occasion of the Induction of the Rev. A. BLAKE, M. 4>> ON TUESDAY', 3rd JUN E, Tea on the tables at 6p. rn. 6 1000



Bailway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. The Fares in connection with Queen’s Birthday Paces at Dunedin, 23rd and 24th May, and at Christchurch on 26th May, will he as follows: — Saturday Return Tickets to Dunedin will be issued on 22nd inst., at all Stations issuing through tickets, and Saturday re turn tickets will be Issued from any station to any station on 23rd, 24th and 26th May, such being available for return in each case up to and including Slat ins’. J. P. M AXWELL, General Manager. General Manage) ’a Office, Wellington, May 19th, 1884. 5 982 N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section). SPECIAL NIGHT TRAIN DUNEDIN TO CHRISTCHURCH. A Special Train will leave Duuedin for Christchurch at 8.20 p.m. on Saturday, 24th inst, arriving at Christchurch at 7.30 next morning, stopping at Timaru and Ashburton. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, 21st May, 1884 5 1001 ZEALAND RAILWA Y S. (Christchurch Section). TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS, MAY 26th, 1884. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHAt-ES AT CHRISTCHURCH. The following alterations will be made in the ordinary trains on the 26th inst. In lieu of the 730 train from Timaru to Ashburton and the 10.56 a.m. train from Ashburton to Christchurch, a



Public Notices; i MY Perron or persons found Tres pa-bint on Peter Grant’s late fa-rne at Fairfield, Dcrnore, Kyle, after -bis date with Dog' or tuns will ho prosecute i. J v '■* ES Mi BEN. May 19th, 1884 5 977 •vt-otioe to deal r,', sheep DROVERS, Ac. Any person Driving Sheep or Cattle through the’ Coldstream Run after this date, without giving notiee as required by the Sheep Act, will be prosecuted. C. H. DOWDING, 6 943 Manager. WE, the undersigned, having pur chased the Book Debts of E. 0. Fribble, of Ashburton, butcher, have placed the same in the hands of Mr W. H. Gundrt for immediate Collection, and hia receipt only will be sufficient dis charge. All accounts must be paid at once. DAVID THOMAS, OCTAVIOS DIG BY. J9th May, 1884. 5 970 fjlO FARMERS AND BREEDERS Horses. Horses. Wanted a number of upstanding HACKS, sound, broken or unbroken, from 3 to 6 years old; not less than 151 hands high, for export. Apply personally or by letter, not later than May 26th, to B. COOKSON, i Livery Stables, i 5 904 Ashburton. i



ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK SALEYARD3 COMPANY (LIMITED), in large or 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. AND is prepared to Dip Sheep 3 407 GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



Stopping at other stations to pick up or set down passengers if required. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton trill start at 4.50 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than usual through out the journey. The evening train from Rakaia to Methven will start at 7 o’clock, and run 20 minutes later than usual throughout the journey. FARES: Saturday return tickets will be issued at all stations on the 23rd, 24th and 26th, and will be available for return up to and including the 31st inst. Goods traffic will be suspended on the 26th. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, May 20th, 1884. 5 996 Tenders. rpENDEKS FOR PLOUGHING. WANTED Tenders for Ploughing 70 acres stubble Land at Lauriston, 6£ inches by 10. Work must bo commenced at once and completed by 20th June. GEORGE J4MESON, 6 087 Ashburton.



rjlO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a Girls’ High SCHOOL, in tim ber. Plans and specifications may be seen at our office, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 5 p.m. on THURSDAY, 291 h. 6 994 C. E. FOOKS & SON, Architects.



Ashburton borough council. QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY. __ ( Monday, the 26th, being appointed by the Governor a HOLIDAY instead of ' Saturday, the 24th, the Queen’s Birthday, his Worship the Mayor requests the ; Bur- ' gesaea to observe the former day as a Holi day. ( By order. ‘ , CHARLES BRADDELL, < Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 21st May, 1884 5 922 Ashburton hospital and { CHARITABLE AID COM- J MITTTK. a Applications are invited for a married couple (without children), competent to J act as MASTER and MATRON of Ash- ] burton Hospital. 8 Applications endorsed “ Application for Master and Matron,” to be sent to the Chairman, on or before 26th instant. Copies of schedule of duties, etc., to 4 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 7th, 1884. 5 804 Ashburton borough council. ANNUAL ELECTION OF AUDITORS. In .pursuance of the Municipal Corpora tions Act, 1870, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876. I hereby give notice that an ELEC TION for TWO PERSONS to serve as AUDITORS for the Borough of Ashbur- < ton, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Burnett street, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 2nd day of June next , Nominations in the form set forth in i the second schedule of the last mentioned Act will be received at the Town Clerk’s Office, till 12 o’clock noon, on Friday, the 23rd inst. CHARLES BBADDELL, Returning Officer. 1 Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 16th May, 1884. 5 944 Ashburton high school board: The Ashburton High School Board pro pose to open a High School for Girls, and are commencing to build for the purpose. Parents intending to send Girls to the School are requested to communicate as soon as possible with the Secretary, as, if sufficient inducement offers, temporary arrangements will be made for commenc ing classes, pending the erection of the School. Instruction will bo given in English, Latin, French r German, Drawing, Ele mentary Science and Needlework. Parents may select the subjects in which they wish their daughters to be instructed, with the Lady Principal’s ap proval. Arrangements will be made for such pupils as desire to be instructed in vocal and instrumental music,, charges for which will be extra. Fees per term L2 2s, payable in ad vance F. MaINWARING, . 5 993 ‘ Secretary. pUBLIC NOTICE. Having been appointed Sole Agent in the Ashburton County for the sale of “ The Maclean Pickle and Preserving Company’s goods,”! am prepared to re ceive orders for pickles in bottle or jar, pure vinegar, cordials, and catsup. The ; quality of these goods is vouched for in s the following extracts, and they can be 1 supplied much cheaper than the imported article ; —Encourage local industries j ! ! “ The Maclean pickles obtained the high est award at the International Exhibition • 1882, against several of the principal English manufactures ; the highest award at the Canterbury Agricultural and Pas total Association’s gra-id show, 1883; and also a letter highly commendatory from - the President of the New Zealand Indus t trial Exhibition, 1883 and 1834 (no awards having been given). Professor y A. W. Bickerton, Colonial Aculyst, re y ports:—The pickles having been ex amined, were found to bo well preserved, d of good color, and perfectly free from il adulteration. * These pickles have been h in use in my own household for some time past, and I consider them to be superior y to those imported. The samples examined were purchased from a grocer in the city, and may therefore be considered to rep-e ---sent the average quality.” —S. E. POYNTZ, Ndvelty Bmpari> m, Burnett 0 street, Ashburton.- 3 506



ANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. TENDERS are invited for SKIM PLOUGHING three inches deep, about forty acres of Tussock Land, near Wins low, lo be completed by the 20th June. Tenders, addressed to the undersigned and accompanied by a deposit of L2, must be lodged at the County office, Ash burton, on or before the ,27th inat. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works: — ; No. 16—Formation 40 chains (more or less), on bank cf Hinds river No. 17—Formation Charles street, Tin-, .wald Plans and specifications can be seen at the Board’s Office, where tenders will be received till noon on SATURDAY,- 24th SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. POISONED WHEAT. TENDERS are invited for the SUP PLY of 200 Bushels . f Pououed Wheat for the destruction of Birds. Conditions are on view at the County Council 1 Offices, Ashburton, and Oily Council Offices. Christchurch. Tenders endorsed “ Tender, Poisoned Wheat,” will be received at the Council Offices, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, 6th June next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. *» vl0t»« Ashburton, May 91,1885. 6 1010 5 1002 EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. inst. 6 984 CYRIL JEPBSON, District Road Surveyor.



Stock Sales R A K A I Stock Sales. The undersigned will hold reguh : .SAIjH;S of all classes of STOCK, etc. etc., at South Rakaia, on the undei mentioned date's, the let and 3rd THU 11 '' DAY in each month : • June sth June 19th THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN ANI MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. C. W, TURNER, Agent. Matson, Cox & Co L. OXLEY, Rakaia Agent. For Sale. Potatoes. F}R SALE, in large or small quanti ties, good BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 913 West street. A R M FOR SALE. t)A A ACRES of the richest Farm tl/ jug LAND in New Zealand, situated on the Waimate Plains, North Island.



The owner, a single man, who is a prac tical fasmer, is prepared either to sell above right out, or join partnership with a suitable party in this and another pro perty he owns adjacent. Capital required about LISOO. For further particulars apply to MASON, STRUTHERS &.00., 6 1007 Christchurch. Messrs matson, cox & co. (in conjunction with Messrs McKer row and Co., Rakaia) have received in structions from the following owners to offer FOR SALE PRIVATELY The undermentioned very Valuable Properties Viz : ACRES. On account of Mr J. Mann, Tiv- __ . . orton, R.S. 1663, 17066-7, 1044 26902, containing On account Messrs Ross Bros., . , R.S. 27062, 26702-3, 26629, 104 containing On account same, R.S, 28312, PA/j 28728, containing On account Mr G. Dollamore, OAA 11. S. 27338, containing A\)\J On account same, R.S. 27064-4:, A Q/| 26704-5 6, containing rx.*JTX. On account Mr A. Murray, R.S. OQQ 26928, containing Cn account same, very valuable QQO reserve adjoining, containing Ut/t/ On account same, R.S. 27739, 4QK containing The above list of FARMS presents an opportunity that seldom occurs to bond fide farmers obtaining good land in an eligible position at a fair price, with liberal terms. To a capitalist also this should offer a rare chance pf investment, as most of the properties are contiguous. We have also in conjunction with Messrs McKerrow and Co., Rakaia, a large number of other farms worth the attention of purchasers. MATSON, COX & CO., 1 Ashburton ; 1 MESSRS MoKERROWA CO., * 4700 Rakaia. Auctions. SPECIAL ENTRY. 3 A SATURDAY, 24th MAY, MARES in foal at foot, by Cal s*ock Without reserve. LFRBD HARRISON, Auctioneer. 5 1009 TINWALD YARDS. shall have FOR SALE at the TINWALD SALE YARD*, ON TUESDAY 27th MAY, 1884, 9 n nn First-cross LAMBS, mixed aUlfv ' sexes, by Linooln-Leicester Pams, out of Rutherford’s Ewes ; a grand line. 5 998 MATSON, COX & 0 ). SATURDAY, MAY 24.



Auctions. SATURDAY, MAY 24. li/f R T. BULLOCK is instructed to JM. Sell by Public Auction, at the A - cade, Burnett street, on the above date 800 Heart Stakes 800 Sap Stakes 33 i-plitßads 54 Split Posts 18 Straining Posts Sale at 1 o’clock, T. "BULLOCK, 5 980 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 24. TO CAPITALISTS, FARMER'S, CON TRACTORS & OTHERS. Improved Farm, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR' T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr James Skill ing, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Saturday, May 24 His well watered Freehold Farm, containing 71 t o t t? s Being pan. x.-■' . ..-tcA, -*“d situated about 3 or 4 miles from the township of Ashburton. The land is very good, and would make a very desirable homestead. Will bo ' sold on liberal terms. Also, at the same time and place, his HORSES & PLANT, As follows, viz., — c ££ Draught MARES & GELDINGS j J HACK I DRAY r TRAP and HARNESS I SHAFT and LEADING HAR- „ NESS, &c. a a Sale at 12.30. C T. BULLOCK, g 953 Auctioneer. p



SATURDAY, MAY 24. TO FARMERS, CAPITALISTS, ANI) OTHERS. AN IMPROVED WELL WATERED Farm OF 196 ACRES 196 FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.) has received instructions from Mr Hugh Rainey, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 24th MAY, HIS WELL-WATERED FARM, CONTAINING 196 ACRES Situated only about one mile from the Winslow Railway Station. It is securely fenced with live fences, and divided into paddocks There is a capital House and other build ings erected on the property Persons desirous of purchasing a farm in this district are invited to inspect the above previous to sale. It will be sold on extremely liberal terms, declared at sale. Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 5 954 Auctioneer.



MR T. BQLLOOK haa received in structions from Messrs Furneaux and Dunlop, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on the above date— ££ Sound young Draught HOSSES Bay HACK 2 Tip DBAYS Quantity HARNESS, etc., etc. Sale at I o’clock, T, BULLOCK, 5 981 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 24th. MR T. BULLOCK, has been instruc ted by Mr Hugh Johnston to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, GOODWILL & LEASE of R.S. 16126. Containing 100 Acres 100 And adjoining the Ashburton Race-. course, laid down in English grasses. If the interest in the above is not sold, it will be let by auction for one crop. Terms liberal. Sale at 12,30. T. BULLOCK, 5 957 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, 24th MAY. ELIGIBLE Building Bites. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION MR T. BULLOCK haa received in structions from Mr James Graham to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, I on Saturday, May 24th, i Lot 47, Alford Forest road, containing 1 acre 1 rood 11 perches, securely > fenced, and laid down in English r grasses. Lots 100 and 101, Afford Forest road, containing 2 acres 36 percheg, also , securely fenced, and laid down in i English grass. s These properties are within a few chains r of the Woollen Factory, and are capital 1 f'.tes for private residences. ■ Sale at 12 30. t 5 5 933 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 31st MAY, 1884, ONE OF THE BEsT FARMS IN CANTERBURY. Messrs h. matson & co. in) conduction with Messrs Matson, Cox and Co.), have received instructions from Mr Robert Anderson, to dispose of by Public Auction, at their Land Sale rooms, Cashel street, Christchurch, on Saturday, 31st May, 1884, - At 2 o'clock — HIS MAGNIFICENT Farm OP 410 ACRES 410 Of the choicest land in Canterbury, ad joining the Flemington Cheese Factory and School. The improve ments are very complete ; good fencing; the land first class re claimed swamp, and is without doubt the best all-round Farm in the far-famed LONGBEAOH DISTRICT. We know the land thoroughly, and can recommend the Farm to anyone requiring a property, the good qualities of which have in no way bet n exaggerated in the above advertisement. H. MATSON & CO., . Christchurch. MATSON, COX & CO., 5 937 Ashburton.



Clearing Sale. FRIDAY, MAY 23rd, 1884, At one o’clock, AT LOWCLIFFE. Messrs matson, cox & r co., have received instructions from Mr James Moore to Sell by Public Auction, The whole of hia LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Without reserve, Also, 500 500 (Being Reserve No. 132?), Subdivided in three paddocks, well fenced ; 100 acres in stubble, ready for cropping ; 180 acres in English grass ; 220 acres in native grass sown with clovers and English grasses, with two-roomed house and six-stalled stable. 6 Draught Horses 2 Hacks 1 Yearling, by “ Burlington" 1 Foal, by “Burlington ’’ 1 McCormick Wire Reaper and Binder 1 do Slripg do do 1 Peering Wire do do 2 good Drays 1 Cambridge Roller 3D.F. Ploughs 2 Single do 2 Sets Harness 7 Sets Dray and Plough Harness Lot of Timber Quantity of Potatoes 3 Riding Saddles &o , &0., Ac. The above Land is some of the best in the Lowcliffe district, and held on favor able terms. Also 50 head CATTLE. 100 SHEEP. Luncheon provided. 6 768 MATSON, COX & CO.



Business Notices GRAND SM OF Drapery, Clotl ing, AT JpHB CHAMPION 00 WARDER, BUSHNSLL AND C Manufacturers, Springfield, Ohio, and i



ON SALE AT THE NOVELTY EMPORIUM AND GENERAL PROVISION STORE, PURE VINEGAR, in Bottle or Draught BEST PICKLES, in Bottle or Jars. ASSORTED JAMS, in Stone Jara, “ better ;md cheap?r than any others in the market. ” MUSHROOM CATSUP, best quality. /Ginger Wine, Sarsaparilla Cordials J Ginger Brandy, Raspberry in cases, "i Lemon Syrup, Pep, ermint \Lime Juice, Cl eves N.B.—The above aria all locally made,, and as their quality and cheapness must- 1 boat the imported article out of the mar ket heads of families will do well to patronise them. S. E. Poyntz, B.RNE IT STREET, Ashburton. A LBE ,R T*. ROBERTS HAS FOR SALE, choice Seed wheat VIZ— Hunter’s White Velvet Chaff Essex and Tuscan ALSO CORNSACKS (Few. Sizb-ani Weight) of best quality Blaestone _ Kerosene, Castor and Boiled Oils Seaming Twine and Wool jacks Oat Sheaf and Straw Bran, Sharps Cbickwheat, etc. Derwent Potatoes RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT CLOVERS: White,'Red, Alsyke and Cowgrass Rape, Carrot, Mangold and Corse Seeds Little’s Sheep Dip Ploughshares A Butter Kegs and Nails Lamp Black, Raddle Heart and Sap Stakes: i Staples Fencing Wire (all sizes), Plain v and Barbed Flour, 50, JOO and 200 lb bags Oatmeal, 23 lb bags Tea, Caudles, 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 Git AIN thoroughly CLEANED on shortest notice. STORAGE at favorable Rates. LIBERAL ADVANCES 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 Boberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & 00., GRAIN MERCHANTS, Christchurch. Also, UNITED FIRE-INSURANCE CO. AND MUTUAL L FE ASSOCIATION OF -./i '■ ; U3TBALABI& t 2 27



IN BE WALSH & O’CONNELL’S Dissolution of Partnership. D. O'CONNELL begs to inform his numerous’friends and the public gener ally that, having taken over the entire Stock owned by the late firm in Manches ter street sou h, valued at £2OOO, ha will hold 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, 6 961 Manchester street south. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has" the following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE— -906 Corner of Giay and Bast streets 427 Tancred street 1039 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street V 49,68, 69, 64, Eermode street 872 Aitken street ■ , ‘873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road 95 Wakanui road 96 Wakanni road 112 Corner of West and Kermodt streets, leasehold 76 (part of) East street, with build ings thereon 1011 Corner of Walker and Coz streets 1012,1013, Coz street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange *■ 31,32 Moba Square, with building* thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock stre'*': 781 Peter street . 1009 Peter street 21 Corner of Dobson and Bast street 639 |-acre Peter street 538 Peter street 685, 686, Cameron street Thomas Bullock, T ARCADE, ASHBURTON. O LE F—For one crop of wheat, 160 acres, part of Lagmhor Estate. Apply to T. BULLOCK, F OR SALE, CHEAP—Double‘teated -American Waggon, in good order. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rIN WALD. —Town Section 366, Mo Mnrdo street, with comfortable Cottage thereon, for Sale. Apply to T. BULLOCK. For sale DRAY. CHEAP—Second-hand T. BULLOCK- O l?FIOE3 TO LET in Arcade Cham bers. T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN LAND FOR SALE— Lots 27, 23, 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 63, corner Wakanui road and East belt, con taining £-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 the main thoroughfare to Longbeach. For terms, price, etc., apply to T. BOLLOCK. rpO LET.— 3-Roomed Cottage at Tre- I vorton. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. —A nice little Homestead containing 41 acres 29 perches situate! near Wheatstone township. Long beach. For particulars apply to T. BOLLOCK FOR SALE oe TO LET.—A Farm of 305 acres, being R.S.'s 2826 L 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 FOR SALE Cheap, or other property taken in exchange, Lots 103,104, 105, 166, township of Wmtertop. ... Apply to T. BULLOCK OR SALE CHEAP—Hone Power Chaff-cutter and intermediate motion. Apply to T. BULLOCK. j