SHIPPING.

POET OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Dragon, barque, from London. Kawatiri, bb., from Westport. Timaru, 8.5., from Westport. Sailed. Yesterday. Timaru, a.s., for Westport. Kawatiri, s,s., from Westport. amPPINO TELEGRAMS. i r ■ I Avokiahe, Yesterday, Arrived —Yolanda, from Timaru. Sailed—City of Sydney, for Sydney; Hawea, for South with San Francisco nail. Wehjngtjn, Yesterday. Arrived—Hauraki, from Onehunga and Waitara. Sailed-. To Anau, for Melbourne via the South and Hobart; Wanaka, for Picton and Nelson. Greymouxh, Yesterday. Arrived Pelham, from Auckland ; Wallabi, from Wanganui; Examiner, from Lyttelton. Sailed—Kennedy, for the North ; Graf ton, for the usual ports. The Oreti is to be launched to-morrow. Dunedin, Yesterday. Sailed—Rotorua, for the North.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, Junk 3. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Ashburton flaleyards—Stock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. This Evening. Flemington Schoolroom —Soiree, at 6 p.m. St Stephen’s Sunday School—Entertain ment in the Schoolroom, at 7.30 p.m. Thursday, June 5. Star of Ashburton, L.O.L. Monthly Meeting, in AM Arcade Chambers, at 8 p.m. Friday, June 6. Ashburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Elgin District School—Ball, at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7 Wakanui Road Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Monday, June 9. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambej's, at 7.30.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1884. The Coming Election.

The election of a member ot Parlia ment to fill an extraordinary vacancy is not as a rule an event which causes much excitement outside of the locality immediately interested, and had it not been that during the last few days ne gotiations have been carried on with the view of getting Sir Julius Vogel to contest the Ashburton seat the battle about to take place here would have passed off unnoticed except in the con stituency itself. There has been a good deal of vagueness in the rumors' that have been flying about concerning the negotiations we have referred to, but we presume we may now take it for granted that the ex-Agenl-General is coming forward. Previous to Sir Julius’s name being mentioned, three candidates had presented themselves, namely, Messrs Wason, Purnell and Jolly. The chances of the last-men tioned of being elected are so infini tesimal that it is scarcely worth while discussing them. His speech at the Town Hall showed that his political ideas are of that crude kind one might expect from a man in his rank of life, and although he may poll a few votes j among those of his fellow laborers, who I are a little more ignorant than himself, we have too high an opinion of the general intelligence of this district to believe that he will meet with anything but the most meagre support. Each of the other candidates Has addressed the constituents, and the electors are therefore in full possession of their views on the important political questions of the day. Mr Wason is a gentleman who is socially speaking eminently popular, and in addition to this he enters on the campaign with a certain advantage over his local oppo nent. It will be within the memory of all that at the general election Mr Wason was returned as representative for Wakanui, but was afterwards un seated on the petition of the present member for that constituency. This result was brought about, not by any fault of the candidate himself, but through a mistake of one of the election officials, so that he was deprived of his seat in the House solely upon a legal technicality. Now, nothing raises up sympathy for a man so much as his having been made an innocent victim of the law, and we think that Mr Wason will secure as many votes on account of his past misfortune as he will because his political opinions are in accord with those who support them. We are quite aware that sentimental considera tions should not enter into a question of this kind, but while human nature is

what it is we must recognise that these things are important factors in deter mining the result of popular elections. On the other hand, we have to take into account the fact that since he last wooed the suffrages of the people Mr Wason has entirely changed his views on politics. At the general election he declared himself in favor of the present Ministry, but now be is ready to fight under the banner of Mr Mont gomery, whose watchword during the next session is, as far as we can make it out, -to be “ decentralisation.” These sudden changes of opinion always arouse suspicion, and it has been pretty averred that Mr Wason’s con version is due to personal feeling as to a certain district railway in which he has shown considerable iiterest. We will not, however, concern ourselves with motives, but in hts speech at Methven the candidate showed only too plainly that, like every convert to a 1 new creed, he is not very sure of the | ground he is walking on—in short, he , finds it difficult to give a reason for the > faith that is in him. All that we can ■ gather from his address is that he is in i favor of separation between the two islands of the colony, that he is averse ' to further borrowing, that the idea of f federation with Australia is premature, and that the raising of the railway grain tariff by the Government was unjust. As to his eccentric suggestion that our railways might be made to pay if the fares were reduced to a minimum and that the same rate be charged irre spective of the distance travelled, Mr Wason has explained that he only meant this as a jest, although it is not easy to see the point of it. Let us - hope that it was in a similarly jocular spirit that he stated his intention to vote for a land tax, if proposed by the , Opposition, although he objected to such an impost, for the purpose of turning the Ministry out. Truly it , may be said of this candidate, ,as it > was said of a certain Scotch editor, ) “ he jocks wi’ deeficulty.” We wish, i however, to do every justice to Mr 1 Wason, and we honestly confess that ' we think him to be better than he speaks. Lately he has shown himself very sensitive to criticism, a decided weakness on the part of any man who aspires to hold a public position. In this morning’s issue of our local con temporary there appears an advertise ■ ment signed by Mr Wason in which he . attempts to answer some strictures we passed upon a letter he wrote recently : to some Otago settlers regarding the Waimea Plains railway. The assertion he makes concerning a conversation he alleges to have had with a representa tive of this journal is, to put it mildly, a freak of the imagination on the part of the candidate, for the simple reason that up to . the period referred to, the representative had not seen the letter, and could not therefore pass an opinion upon it. As .to the charge brought against us to the effect that our columns have been placed at the disposal of one of the candidates for the purpose of influen cing the election, it is so contemptible that we shall not attempt to refute it. A little Saxon word of three letters would best define Mr Wason’s con duct, and he will do his cause but little service by making assertions for which there is not the slightest shadow of a foundation. We do not regard him as a great star in the political firma ment, and his recent change of views does not appear to have improved Ijim, but as to feeling the “ malice ” • towards him, which he imputes to us the idea is absurd. Should the electors place him : at the head of the poll, w'e should say they would choose a representative who would no doubt do his duty to his constituents, but whose influence in the House would not be very great. Iff; he would take our advice we woul<J j i

counsel him to fight the battle fairly and honorably, and not resort to tactics unworthy of an English gentleman —a title that we had hitherto considered ap plicable to Mr Wason, whatever our opinion might be of his ability as a politician. We had intended to speak of the other two candidates who have declared themselves, Sir Julius Vogel and Mr Purnell, but exigency of space compels us to defer our remarks till another issue.

The South Eakaia Licensing Gommittes held its first meeting in the Courthouse yesterday. Present—Messrs Lyttelton, Coster, Holmes, and Chamberlain. The first named gentleman was unanimously elected Chairman. The police reported that all the houses in the district had been well conducted, and there was no co >;plaint. Renewalswere then granted to A.. ,T. Howell, for the South Rakaia Hotel; S. Compton, for the Railway Hotel, Kakaia; and to G. J. Russell, for the Ohertsey Hotel. Accounts to the amount of L 8 143 3d were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned. The South Rakaia School Committee met in the Library yesterday evening. Present Messrs Hardy (chairman), Howell, Broadbent, and Oxley. The master reported the attendance as fol lows; Average tor month, 111.2; for the past week, 112; highest attendance, 142 ; and number on roll, 177. The first standard children wore now taught in the large room, but great inconvenience was felt through lack of desk room. The grounds again require cleaning of tus socks, and m ire shingle is required. The annual examination taking place in Oc tober, it would be as well to have the midwinter holidays soon. It was decided not to have the shingling done at present, and the question of holidays was post poned for a month, the Chairman to have the ''tussocks out. Correspondence was read from the Central Board, stating that the proposed new lavatory would cost more money than that body could aflord to spend at present, and suggesting that the porch should be used; also asking for the sizes of desks and the number re quired. The Chairman was requested to give the information re desks, and to inform the Central Board that a lavatory was urgently required, as the porch had to be u sod as a classroom and could hot be utilised. A circular from W. J. >tewart, M. H.R., was read re a proposed new Bill, enclosed. The Bill was agreed to with the exception of Clause 17, which allowed lodgers to vote at elections This Committee being of opinion that only parents, guardians, or householders should vote. The present school cleaner not f giving entire satisfaction it was re solved that Messrs Oxley and Broadbent bo empowered to let the work to someone else, the present cleaner to be paid up to the end of the quarter. The Rev. Mr Chambers not having attended the last four meetings forfeited his seat, and Mr Robinson was appointed in his stead. Accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting ad^urned. The return cricket match between the local Brewers and Publicans takes place on the East Belt ground to-morrow after noon. Mr Meadows will act as caotain for the Publicans, and Professor Anderson will take charge of the Brewers. After we went to press yesterday Mr Crisp brought before the. Borough Licens ing Committee the question of eleven o’clock licenses. He said he appeared on behalf of all the holders of publiohouse licenses in Ashburton, with the exception of one, Mr W. Power, of the Royal Hotel. The Bench, after listening to the argument of counsel, retired, and on returning to the Court the Chairman said that the Committee had-deoided to grant eleven o’clock licenses all round. At the same time the Committee would take care that the hotels should close at the licensed hour, and they hoped the law would be strictly enforced by the police. The master of the Old Men’s Home

wishes to acknowledge with thanks the o£ tobacco for the use of the inSsateiL— The third of the St Stephen s sixpenny entertainments will ba given this evening in the schoolroom at 8 p.m. A very good programme has been prepared, which will include songs, duets, a trio, quartettes and seadings The quartette party will ba led by Mr Branson. Last night a rough-riding match came off at Tattersall’s, Christchurch, between Darcy Hyland, of Ashburton, and Steve Margrett, of Christchurch. Upwards of 1.000 spectators paid for admission, and the competitors were repeatedly applauded during the progress of the contest. Seven confirmed buck-jumpers were provided for the trial, and it fell to Margratt’s lot to take the first ride. He Had consider able difficulty in adjusting the saddle and bridle upon a young colt, and as soon as he mounted the horse made soma very vio lent attempts to unseat his rider, and then fell. Margrett was very soon in the saddle again, and the horse gave the contest. Hyland had a much quieter manner than hia opponent and was loudly applauded for the clever manner in which he secured the horse allotted to him. He used no saddle, but a surcingle with handles, which unfortunately broke shortly after the rider took hia seat, and he was, of course, dislodged. Hyland however, soon had a saddle on the horse, and appeared to stick to him without diffi culty. None of the other horses succeeded in ridding themselves of the rider. Mar grett used a whip and spurs, and the horses ridden by him appeared much more violent than those allotted to Hyland, although there is no doubt that the kindly influence which the latter is noted for exercising over refractory steeds had much to do with this difference of be havior. At the conclusion of the contest,

Mr James Campbell, who had been ap pointed fudge, gave bis decision in favor of Margrett, remarking at the same time that the display of horsemanship had been exceptionally brilliant, but Margrett had had the roughest mounts. Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speedily yields to Baxter’s Anti- Neuralgic Pills. will be paid for any case that Hop bitters will not cure or help. Doubt not. See. —[Advt.] “ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs,-beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. 7 Drug gists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 Wells’ “ Rouqh on Corns.”— Ask for Wells’“ Rough on Corns.” f'/z d. Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 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 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 every way trying to induce suflering invalids to u e 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 with the word “Hop” or “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 white label, and Or Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions or counterfeits. .

It. is very gratifying indeed to be able to notice that matked success has attended the Caledonian Society’s efforts to further education among the community. It is still more gratifying to know that the in dividual efforts of Mr Hogg, 8.A., to

help the Society in its laudable endeavor have been so highly appreciated, and we are in a position to state that Mr Hogg’s claia of evening scholars held under the Society’s auspices is steadily increasing in the numbers of its members, who thoroughly appreciate his kindness in spending his leisure time for their benefit. Quite a large number of young men are now under his tuition, and making the gress that only men. can who are folly In earnest in the work they are undertaking. The quarterly inspection of the Ashbur ton Bines took place at the Arcade last

evening, when 34 of all ranks paraded under the cemmand of Captain Douglas. After the Company had been £ut through company and battalion drill, sword, bayonet exercise, etc., Lieutenant-Colonel Lean addressed the men and said he was

pleased with their drill and with the good attendance. He- could see they were animated by a proper spirit and were determined to do their best in spite of their many disadvantages. He hoped to see the Company in Christchurch on Anniversary'Day.

It will be seen from an advertisement appearing in another column that Mr 0. W. Purnell has determined to withdraw from the forthcoming contest for the Ash burton seat. Sir Julius Vogel has defi nitely announced his intention to stand, and a meeting of electors favorable to bis

return was held at the Arcade Chambers

last evening. Sir Julius will probably be only able to address one meeting of elec tors during his candidate re—probablyeiiiy next week ; but his Committee will take

steps to provide special facilities for resi dents in tho country districts to attend.'

At the conclusion of the Volunteer parade last night, in response to a request by several members of the corps, the captain raised the question of a church parade on Sunday next. The members of the corps, almost to a man, voted for a divine service in uniform, and on Sunday the corps will parade at the post office with the band if possible. As in the ordi nary arrangements of the corps, the parade will this time be held with service in the Wesleyan Church, it ia highly pro bable that the corps will march to the Wea leyan Chapel, and as hitherto the iter Mr Standage has always received the volun teers kindly, the services on Sunday will no doubt be of a special character. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received the following cable mes sage :—London, May 21—Ruapehu, a. a. , left Plymouth at noon to-day for Port Chalmers.

It having been asserted that the report of the Bluff Harbor Master re the depth of water in the vicinity of the Bluff light ship and her position was incorrect, a deputation' of underwriters visited the spot and sounded. At low water, about 100 yards from the lightship, on the wharf side, 16ft was got. The boat then paddled out as if to cross the channel. In some places 19ft was got, but 10 fathoms out side of the lightship and in the fairway only 14ft to 15ft were found. The Har bor Master reported 20ft at low water all round the lightship. The mistake arises from the fact that the harbor staff hare permitted moorings to go to pieces, and the vessel is banging by temporary moor ings, and out of her original place (a patch of kelp). The Harbor -Board Com mittee met yesterday, and the matter will be considered by the Board at next meeting Mr Sutton addressed his constituents at Clive on Saturday night, and condemned .Radical proposals re land nationalisation, unearned increment, etc. He supported such a tariff as would make the railways pay interest. He could not say on which side he would vote; but though he had no faith in the present Government, he would not support • any motion which would risk Sir George Grey being placed in power. The Hawea, with the San Francisco mail, left Ouehunga at two o’clock yes terday afternoon for Wellington via New • Piymoatfe-—_&h,oia_6xpectpd at Welling ton at 12 o’clock to night. The Southern mails will be despatch® J by the Wanaka, leaving Wellington for Lyttelton to-mor row morning. At the annual meeting of the Waimea Plains Railway Company yesterday after noon Mr W. J. M. Larnacb, M.H.R., expressed his intention to assist in having the District Railways Act repealed, as it had proved a mistake. Messrs Bracken and Fish yesterday re ceived the following reply from Major Atkinson re unemployed :—“ Greatly, re gret t o hear people unable to.obtain work in Dunedin. Government baa carefully considered the question, and is prepared to offer work at 4s per day, through Mr Colin Allan, Immigration Officer,- to, whom all applications must be. 'made. From past experience, it has been found that about 4s per day is sufficient for re lief purposes, in which light the work • must be regarded.” Mr Bracken also re ceived a telegram from Major Atkinson declining his request to grant free pass ages to the North, whore work was more plentiful. Remember that a little Hop Bitters saves big doctor’s bills, and cures when all else fail. Read.—[Ad vt.]

Holloway’s Ointment and Pills. — ' Gladj Tidings.—Some constitutions have a ' tendency to rheumatism, and are throughout ‘ the year borne down by its protracted torture, ’ Let such sufferers bathe the afflicted > parts with warm brine, and afterwards rub in i this soothing Ointment. They will find it the i best means of lessening their agony, and, ; assisted by Holloway’s Pills, thesurest way of overcoming their disease. More need not be i 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 easy and inexpensive remedies, which comfort by moderating the throbbing vessels and calm ng the excited nerves.— Advt. “ German Syrup.” —No other medicine in the world was ever given such a test of its . curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thou* sand small bottles of this ■ medicine were dis tributed free of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town andf' village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. “ Three doses will relieve any case.— [Advt.] 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 sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits qf H, 8., and in every way trying to induce suffering invalids to use their stuft instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of Hi 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. Aji 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 connecte 1 with them or the;r name, are imitations or,counterfeits-: Je ware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitter?, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the w» he label, and Dr ."oule’s name blown m th glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and ch.mists are warned against dealing in imtß* tioas or counterfeit''

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TOES DA S', JUNE 8, 1884.



Domestic pattern isepot. _ 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, ' trbiob are universally used. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry office for Female Servants. 1 173 ■K7- lOTORIA HOUSE. A HEAVY STOCK or NEW & DURABLE WINTER GOODS IN DRAPERY, CLOTHING, * Boots, &0., to select from. Sterling Value ! Popular Prices ! ! Tttk Shxlmno Table still the Attraction Dimant and Coe, Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, &c. (Late J. Orr and Co). HUbt and Tasorbd Streets, Ashburton. 9528



BOOKS ! NEW BOOKS !! j\| New Books.—Land Nationalisa tion,' by Wallace ; Progress'and Poverty, by Henry George ; also, Soofal Problems, by Henry George ; Sergeant Ballantyne’s Experiences, John' Halifax Gentlemen, Abbott’s Life of Bonaparte, The Bace : horse in Training, by Day ; The Invasion of the Crimea, by Kinglake; Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations ; 10 vols Cham bers-’ Encyclopedia; Choice Works of Mark Twain, in .1 vol; ditto Artemus Ward, I vol; Life and Works of St Paul; Font Tears of Irish History by Duffey, Chambers’ Book of Days, George Eliot's Works, Life of George Cruikshank, Bal four’s Botany, Thompson’s Land and the Boek. ThomasF. Farley, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, fpHE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OP VICTORIA (LIMITED). Head Office: No 77, Collins street West, Melbourne. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE AND ENDOWMENTS/ Policy-holders Divide Profits. Head Office for Middle Island, New Zealand: COLONIAL BANK BUILDINGS, v Ddhemn. * Directors : Hon William Bayles (Melbourne) Hon W. H. Reynolds, M.LO., Chair man; John M. Ritchie, Esq., J.P.; John Roberts, Esq., J.P. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. OHRISTOHDROHDISTRICT AGENCY Oitt Chambers, Hereford Street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand.) W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent, F. Ferriman, East street, W ASHBURTON.



Wanted WANTED— General Servant; one that can milk. Apply, gMrs Harris, Railway Hotel, Winslow, 6 1076 WANTED —A respectable Youth, able to milk and look after herses. Apply to E. Oookson, Livery Stables, Ashburton. 5 1073 \\T ANTED \\ boarders can be accommodated with comfortable lodgings at Mrs Wil liamson's, Tancred street, 6 10S0 WANTED Known—Best Rice, 3d ; Sago, id ; Tapioca, Bd ; Flemington Factory Cheese, 6|d per lb.—J. Mo Gregor, Tancred street, opposite the Arcade. i 640 WANTED Known—The cheapest house in town to buy Millinery, Dolmans, Jackets, Dress Stuffs, etc., is fl. 0. Segers’s, Sealy’s buildings, East street. First-class goods marked with a small profit. New goods now open. 228 i WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical A«ent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c WANTED at once, 500 customers. Hayes and Co. having bought 500 pairs of sample boots are determined to clear them at startling prices. Chil dren’sE.S., Is per pair; ladies’ kid E.5.,3s lid per pair. H. «fc Co. hive also a grand lot of boys’ and men’s boots at prices that will astonish all. 4 749 Y*7"ANTttD Known—That every Pur \\ chaser of Meat will save 50 per cent by Purchasing their Meat at the London Butchery, Tancred street. All kinds of Small Goods constantly on sale. Meat delivered to any part of Ashburton or suburbs. Baker and Co., Proprietors. 5 1060 WANTED Known —For sale cheap, a Three and Four-Roomed House, Half Acre of Land ; two frontages, situated on East Belt, near Wakanui road. Terms easy. Also, S Acres in English grass, with county water race through it. Apply W. C. Davis, next Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. 5 765 VTTANTED Known—That Jones and W Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, et-., etc., etc.,'cheaper and of a better class than any other in the tcwn. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 4 752 WANTED —The public who are in want of Boots to inspect our win dow before purchasing elsewhere. As far as style and cheapness we are determined not to be excelled. Boots for everyone, and at any price. Large stock of women’s beat prunellas from 7s 6d ; men’s half sole and heeling, 4s fid ; women s do, 3s fid ; girl’s do, 2a fid. Nokbs, Leicester Boot Warehouse, Burnett street, 12 1107 VETERINARY SHOEING FORGE. WANTED Known— W. T. Kingston (late with J. R. Steel, Blacksmith) begs to announce to the public of Ash burton and surrounding district that he has commenced business in a new shop erected on the Wakanui road, next O. Ray, Engineer, Millwright, etc. (nearly opposite Central Hotel), and trusts to re ceive a fair share of public patronage. All shoeing done in his usual style, and guaranteed the best workmanship. Re pairs neatly executed. Estimates given for builders’ ironwork. " 3 552 Special Advertisements. N E W WORK Copies of Mr Boweon’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be c l 'tained a* this office. Price, 2s.



Com Crushed. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING leased that largo Grain Store from Mr T. Bullock, I am pro pared to STORE GRAIN and other pro duce at lowest profitable rates. CHAFF FOR SALE. 3 529 T. H. ZOUCH.



GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Engineer, Millwright, Reaper and Binder Expert. All kinds of Machinery repaired with despatch, and on reasonable tertna. Ex tras of all kinds; orders taken for the latest improved reapers and binders, and the best twine. Sawing machines re- Charles Ray, paired. „ 10 800



T> OBER TS, PAXTON & CO. CASH PURCHASERS OF WHEAT BEANS BARLEY PE AS OATS COCKSFOOT AND RYE GRASS SEED. They supply farmers with the best quality Large Cornsaoks, at the lowest market rates, and will ma'co liberal Cash Advances against Grain placed in their hands for shipment to London or else where.' ROBERTS, PAXTON & Co. Late P. Cunningham and Go’s offices, Corner of Manchester and Lichfield Sts.. Christchurch. 3 523 Meech and Co. DO not, as a rule, care to blow about the Excellence of their Goods, but when they find that they can offer induce ments which no other house in Ashburton can possibly do, they feel justified in rushing into print to let the general public know that they will be studying their own interests by purchasing from the makers, MEECH~AND CO., CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, UNDERTAKERS, &C., &C., &0., BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Being supplied with the latest improved Machinery, they are able to turn out Fur niture, &c., in all the newest designs, and at prices which defy competition. Farmers and others wishing to make their homes comfortable should pay this Firm a visit, and they will find that MEECH AND CO. can supply every Household requisite at prices which, to meet the times, will really surprise them. Brackets and all other kmds af Gutting done for the trade. 376 i



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THE ULSTERS, JACKETS, MANTLES, FUR CLOAKS, FUR CAPES & TRIMMINGS, DRESS MATERIALS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS Exc., Exo., Are for Excellence OF Quality and Design, THE CHOICEST EVER SUBMITTED GREAT CARE HAS BEEN BESTOWED IN THE SELEC TION OF THESE GOODS TO MEET THE VARIED TASTES OF ALL CLASSES.



The internal alterations to various De partments are now completed, which RENDERS THE SHOW ROOMS AMONG TH’H! MOST SPACIOUS in the COLONIES And gives Increased Accommodation to DRESS, MANTLE-MAKING AND MILLINERY DEPARTMENTS. . E. C. BROWN & Co. beg to return Thanks for Past Support, and Solicit a Continuance of Favors and Kind Recom mendations. Fob STYLE, QUALITY, AND VALUE GO TO E] C. BROWN & CO., FASHION HOUSE, Chris cohobch.



Special Advertisement gTATIO N E R Y. Commercial, Plain, and Fancy. ACCOUNT BOOKS PRIZE BOOKS SCHOOL BOOKS & REQUISITES oupplied) j TOYS & FANCY GOODS. Andrewes Bros., BeoKsniUßS, Stxtionbrs, Ac. ,5 ASHB¥RTON. ■



The undersigned is new landing PRIME C4STLE COAL for honsoheld purposes. (Also on hand, BEST NATITE COAL AN* BLACK PINE FIREWOOD. Building Timber at Prices to suit the Times. ALPHEUS HAYES, Coal an* Timoer Merchant. WILLIAM COLLINS, 'Manager.



INTER SEASON.] THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are now Showing NEW MANUFACTURES FOR THIS SEASON. A Splendid Variety of Garments manu factured from the OEI EBRATED MOSGIEL TWEEDS. Patrons are specially requested to inspect this season’s OVERCOATS, SAC SUITS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS & VESTS, And our Grand Variety of CHILDREN’S and BOY’S CLOTHING. Every Description of Hosiery, Hats, Shirts, etc., AT WHOLESALE PRICES. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLE SALE PRICE. 23 BRANCHES NOW OPEN, Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY.



g P E O I A L TERMS will be allowed to PURCHASERS OF PIANOS FROM • £6O UPWARDS 808. THE NEXT TWO MONTHS, in consequence of being largely overstocked. ' 200 PIANOS TO SELECT FROM BI VARIOUS MAKERS, including all the principal and Continen tal manufacturers. Brinsmead and Sons, Erard, Collard and Collard, Broadwood, Lipp and Sohn, Playel, Bord, the Leipziger model, Dres den model and many others. Milner & Thompson Ashburton, 441 H. M, JONES, Agent.



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, G<) TO DA * IS’S JHEAP FURNITURE AND BSD DING MANUFACTORY, east street south, ASHBURTON. B7IVERY article Sold at Christchurch M-J Prices and best of •material and w orkmanahip. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED «1 EOH SALE—A Compact Farm, con taining 130 acres, sub-divided into four paddocks by substantial gorse fences; well watered, and within an easy distance of a school. F. FERRIMAN. J M PORT ANT TO AGRICULTURISTS DEATH TO THE BIRDS. The Undersigned has just received a consignment of DOWN’S FARMERS’ FRIEND FOR PREVENTING THE SMUT IN WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, &c., The Ravages of the Slug, Grub, and Wire Worm, and the incursion of Birds and Vermin. It will also promote the Germination and Growth of the Seed, and increase the produce of the Crop equal to a change of seed. A. Tin is sufficient for Seventy-tw.> Bushels of f'eed, which can be dressed and fit to sow in a qsartor of an hour, and is easier and drier for the drill at the time of sowing than any other plan. , T n using it no Lime or Brine is required. F. ?EJIRIMAN.



Special Advertisements. COMMERCIAL Stationery, , Account Books, Presents, &c. £[. M. JONES, East Street. 11 123



E N ROTHii ENGLISi from Genuine Waltham Levers, All watches guaranteed tv Special attention to repa guaranteed twelve months. a. ADAMS Practical English Watchmat street, Christchui Opposite City H 151.A.1 CABINE UPHOLD SHOP-FJ Wakanui Road (near F Begs to thank his cust< favors and to announce t; prepared to execute orders of suites of furniture in t velvet, leather and horse hi every one- Furniture uj polished. Mattresses le-n pets re-laid. People from will do well to pay J. A. .nent a visit before purchas All work entrusted to bin fully carried ost, and hia pi competition. Agent for Walter Gee’s Venetian B J. B. Mansfield, Monum FUNERALS CONDUCT REASONABLE TEE J. BALL/VNTYN] Have now opened Shipments NEW WINTER DR A large Choice and Magi ment in all the Depart under Special Advantag manufacturer All GOODS Marked at LO their rule is 1 CLEAR OUT THE ST( SEASON.. T T» J Pys ntiA Mr



To encourage Colonial Manufactures, and assist in keeping Colonial wealth within the colony ai far as that can be done by the efforts of a single firm, we have received a hue selection of-T WEEDS from Kaiapoi and Oamaru ; also a splen did assortment of MOiGLEL 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 sxylb, fix, and other essentials can always be relied on. CRAIGHEAD AND GO., CLOTHIERS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. gANKRUPT STOCK. Invoice value ... ... £1648. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. Christchuch, May, 1884. —Sik, —We hereby accept your offer of £I2OO for the Drapery, Clothing and Fancy Stock in the Estate of Messrs Hudson, Ridley and Co,, as shown on invoices, amounting to £1648, which are in our hands lor settlement by arbitration on behalf of the English credi tors. M. HARRIS \fj, t A. MOORE J- irU3tees - JOHN BaLLANTYNE. English Creditors. £ s. d. 8 oases, Henry Parnell and Co., clothing, etc. ... ... 459 6 11 6 cases, Tillie and Henderson, containing 180dozshirts ... 297 5 7 2 cases, I. and R. Morley, hoiaeiy, collars and scarfs... 82 17 4 2 cases, Copestake, Hughes, Crampton and Co., laces, * collarettes, curtains, etc. ... 92 3 3 2 cases, Sharpe, Perrin andCo, frocks, pelisses, robes, cos tumes, etc. ... ... ••• 63 0 8 1 case, Rylanda and Sons, Limited, containing ribbons and ties 61 18' 7 3 cases, Smith and Lester, containing flowers, hats and bonnets ... ... ••• 63 3 10 8 cases, Brown, Davies and Co., Limited, fringe, gimp, purses, crinolettes, under clothing ... ... ••• 256 0 3 4 cases and .bales, Caldicott and Sons, cretonnes, shirt ings, towels, flannels, serge 132 13 3 9 cases, David Hyam and Co., containing fancy goods of all kinds ... ••• 131 17 4 I case, A. E. Mackintosh, containing paintings, land scapes, etc. ... ... ... 17 14 2 46 cases. Invoiced wine... 1648 0 2 This stock represents an actual retail value of £2300, for which we only gave £I2OO cash. • Now we intend to offer it to you at the actual invoice price, by which you save nearly 10s in the pound in now goods, seasonable, and just opened, which will suit you these hard times and ajso pay us. SALE TO MORROW AT 10 am H. E, If. A Y AND C 0., THE HALL, HIGH STUfiET,