applause at the conc.n-ion ot the Burns’s “ A man's a nu■■ *f**-»’ *!\at’ and the celebrated Charge of the Light Brigade of the Poet Laureate were the next items, the latter being recited with great spirit. Hood’s “ Lost Heir ’ wasa mirth-provoking piece of farce, and terved to show what wonderful power of facial expression Miss Dargon possesses. This was the final selection and it sent the audience away in good humor. It is to be regretted that owing to arrangements this talented lady’s atsj was limited to one evening, as we feel certain that there would have been a large attendance at the hall at a second entertainment had it been given to-night.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASHBURTON.— To-dat. ((Before H O. a Baddeley, Esq., R.M ) ' Breach of the Peach. —John Grlgg »nd Walter Kemp were charged with being the principals in a slight scuffle at • Uethvea last evening. They admitted the offence, blows having been resorted to when their language failed to unravel the intricacies of an argument in which the parties were involved. Fined 10s each and costs. Dhreoibtebkd Dogs.—Edward Gale, ease dismissed ; John Hcrcock, J-hn Baker, H. Dally, William Duncan and William Tatty were each fined 10s. The case against W. Granville was withdrawn. Obstructing a Thoroughfare. ■ — A. Kenny and F. Betts were charged with obstructing a thoroughfare on the 22nd inst., by running s foot race on the Waka nni road, opposite Beecher’s Central HoteL Fined 20s each, and costs. CIVIL CASES. Eden v. O’Oiady, claim of LBll6s, for threshing done. —Mr Crisp for the plain tiff, Mr Wilding for the defendant.—Mr Wilding said that his client was prepared to pay the amount into Court provided it was not paid out until a claim which his client had against the plaintiff for negli gence in the work now claimed for was heard.—After some argument between counsel, the ease was adjourned until the 12th of Jane, when the cross action will also be take a. Stockdeli t. Anderson, claim of L 99 19s Id. —Mr Purnell for the plaintiff. There was no appearance of tho defend ant, and judgment was giveu for the amount claimed with costs. Chapman v. Poole—Mr Parnell for the defendant, said that the bailiff had baen .unable to serve the summons upon Poole, and there was reason to believe that he was intentionally keeping out of the way. His Worship having taken the evidence of the plain tiff and the bailiff, ordered that ■ the summons might be served upon any . occupant of Poole’s house above the age!of 14 years. Shearer v. Horsfall, claim L 24 Is 7d Mr Purnell appeared for the defendant, and applied for a nonsuit, on the ground -.of informalities in the bill of particulars. The Bench ruled that the case be ad journed for a week to enable the plaintiff -to amend .his claim, the plaintiff to pay .cdsis.

ALLEGED NARROW ESCAPE.

About eleven o’clock yesterday morning there was a narrow escape from a collision in the Lyttelton tunnel. A passenger train from Christchurch bad justentered, and the driver noticed that he could not see light in front. He whistled and put on the -brake, and brought the train to a stand still« few yards from a goods train from Lyttelton. The driver of the latter heard the whistle and also stopped. [by telegraph.] Christchurch, To-day. The railway authorities deny that there was a narrow escape from an accident in the tunnel yesterday, and assert that the goods train was on a siding at the Heath cote end waiting for a passenger train to come through. Several passengers by the latter state that when approaching the Besthcoto end of the tunnel tb# whistle was-i&peatedly blowing and the train almost brought to a standstill. On emerg-. leg from thetanhel a goods train was seen on the siding at the mouth of the tunnel, bat whether or not the goods tiain bad been in th« tunnel they could not say. Later. Later information re the Lyttelton tunnel railway incident shows that the cause of the passenger train being slowed down was that the light near the Beath eole end of the tunnel had gone out, and according to rule the driver, on finding such' to be : the' case, at once shut oft steam. From the position of the goods train a collision could not l ave occurred. Wellington, To-day. The railway authorities here state there is too truth whatever in the Christchurch telegram that two trains met in the Lyt telton tunnel yesterday morning.

ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY COMPANY.

■■ -e Annual Meeting - . The annual general meeting of the above Company was held at the Arcade Chambers at 3 30 p.m. to-day. Mr Hugo Friedlander, the Chairman of Directors, occupied the chair, and there were about 20 shareholders present. The minutes of last general meeting were mid and con firmed. The following balanco-vheet was taken as read:— Dr. I s d To nominal capital, L 25,000, 5,000 shares of Lg eacb, viz:— - 1,975 shares allotted at LS, L9,Bys; 3,025 shares un allotted at L 5, Li 5,125 ... 25,000 0 o Capital account —145 shares, I 5 paid up, L72S; 1,270 shares, 90s called up, L. 5,715; 560 shares, 80s called up, ljt t 240 ••• ... 8,680 o o arrears of calls, Li,034 is... 7,645 19 0 Received on aCcdunt future calls 120 2 4 Mortgage, debts owing, and Bank overdraft ... ... 2,781 15 1 j£io,SS3 16 5 Cr. . 1 Freehold properly—land and buildings 5.329 ” 8 Plant and machinery 3,926 5 o C ' Preliminary expenses 199 18 10 , Salaries , ••• 0 ° Charges, etc. 69° o 11 y, _ _ _ , J , 16 s > . Capital Account. ' Df amount of nominal capital.., 25,000 o o 11... 11, 15,1*!' o o tup, 1.725; J2O 19s ... 7,645 19 o 1.1,034 is; I, Li,i95... 2,229 1 o kid that the Directors 1 a written report lo imtieally nothing had « Company since lost sqipt to rsiss money as 1 authorised to at last t tobe inopportune,' but trehoiders to give pro* oalls not then due, to iany shareholders had there bad paid the '"daw in l * cash, ? his 1 Directors to send nacbinery, a large pdr* mid anriveby the ship f expected, and the ba w by various vessels in herring to the balance at rf the .item WOU bad been paid in cash

and the Manager had accepted 65 fully paid-up shares in iieu of salary due to to him. The item charges L 698 Os lid included L 240 7s 6d to the debit of this account at the end of last half year, and the balance was made up by rail charges, interest, and other incidental expenses. He referred to other items in the accounts and concluded by moving the adaption of his report and the balance-sheet. Mr T. Bullock seconded the adoption of the report end balance-sheet, and on being put to the meeting was carried. In (reply to a question from Mr Painter, the Chairman said that the machinery shortly to arrive was only adapted to the manufacture of yarns and the coarse class of goods. Mr Craighead proposed, Mr Bullock seconded, and it was carried — u That shareholders holding ten shares be qualified to become directors.” The Chairman proposed, Mr John On seconded, and it was carried—“ That the Directors of the Ashburton Woollen Fac tory. Company, Limited, be empowered and requested to issue 2,000 pr - ferential shares of L 5 per share, such shares to be part of the itsue of 6,000 shares originally agreed upon in the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and- the capital represented by such preferential shares to be part of the origi nal capital of L 25,000, The holders of these preferential shares will have a pre fe-ential claim to interest over ordinary shareholders to the extent of L 8 per centum per annum, end in the event of the Company being at any time wound up, they will bo the first to receive the money paid by them. ” Messrs Hugo Friedlander and John Orr, the retiring Directors, were re elected.

Messrs Jameson and Gundry were re elected auditors

A vote of thanks to the Directors closed the proceedings. The hour at which the meeting was held precludes us from giving more than an outline of the proceedings, but a full report will appear in to-morrow’s issua.

FOOTBALL.

THE ZEALAND TEAM AT PARA MATTA. [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS—COPVHIOHT. Sydney, Yesterday. The New Zealand football team opened thei* campaign at Paramatta to day against the County of Cumberland team. The weather was fine, but the ground hard. At the close of the day's ploy ihe New Zealanders had scored thirty-three points, and the home team none. For the visitors T. Ryan scored one goal, and 6. Helmore three. Roberts, Robertson, O’Donnell and Lecky each obtained two tries, and Taiaros and W. V. Million (captain) three each. The Paramatta team displayed poor play, but that of the New Zealanders was much admired. [Received May 29, 12 30 p.m.} Sydney, To-day. In the match against the County of Cumberland yesterday, four goals for the New Zealanders were obtained by Ryan and W. V. Million (caj tain), not Ryan and Helmore as telegraphed yesterday. Million obtained three out of the four goals. Taiaroa particularly distinguished himself by his brilliant play. The visitors were entertained at dinner in the evening at Parramatta. An extra match has been arranged to take place in Sydney on June 3.

SPORTING.

THE DERBY. [bEDTER’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] (Received May 29, 11 a.m. London, May 28. The race for the Darby was run at Epsom to-day, and resulted as follows: 1. Galien and Harvester ran a dead heat for first place, Queen Adelaide third. [Received May 29, 2.20 p.m.] London, May 28. The owners of St Galien and Harvester who ran a dead heat for the first place in the Derby, have agreed to divide the stakes.

CABLE NEWS.

LAT tST FROM EUROPf. fB KDTKU’p TRLROHAMS —OOPVHK. ITT. I Monetary and Commercial London, May 27. Consols remain at ioij4, and New Zealand securities at yesterday’s quo tations. The markets for colonial breadstuff's and tallow are without quot able change. jThe Wool Sales. ■At the wool auction to-day 11,700 bales were offered. A better demand lor all descriptions was experienced. The withdrawals since the opening of series . now amount to 24,000 bales. Sales have been adjourned to June 4th for the holidays. The Mails. London, May 28. The Homeward mails via Suez and Brindisi, per Orient steamship Sorata, from Melbourne (April ißth), were de livered here yesterday. Parliamentary. •Both Houses of Parliament ad journed last evening for Whitsuntide holidays. Baker Pasha. Oaibo, May 27. It has transpired that the Khedive addressed a letter to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, requesting that Baker Pasha (Colonel Valentine Baker), may be reinstated to the position in the British Army which he previously held.

Defeat of the Rebels- Telegrams have been received from the Governor of Dongola stating that he has defeated the rebels in the neigh borhood of Debbeh, and recaptured that town.

[Received May 29, II a.m ] Cetewayo’s Successor. Capbtown, May 28. Intelligence is to hand (rom Zulu land that the Boers have crowned Dim zuelt, Cetewayo’s only son and heir, as King of Zululand, and this action has been fully concurred in by the Chain, Usibepu and other chiefs. General Gordon. ■ Cairo, May 28 It is announced that Zebehr Pasha has forwarded to the Government a letter he has received from General Gordon, in which the latter insists on his (Zebehr’s) immediate return to Khartoum. I (Received May 29, 2.20 p.m ) Shipping- ‘ . London, May 28 The Merchant Shipping and Under writers’ Association report the arrival at New York on May 27th of the ship Alcestis from Auckland , (January 20).

TELEGRAMS.

[pKB MUCH* ASSOCIATION.] Disqualified. Auckland, To-day. The Takapuna Jockey Club has dis allowed a protest against Grey Momus in the Steeplechase, Dressmaker was die. qualified for 12 months for unfair tiding ud Huxtable, the jockey, Is also dis qualified.

An Old Fraud , A gross fraud is being perpetrated here Agents are Bellini a weak solution of nitric acid called argenti e at ss, as guarante d to silver plate article-, but the polish wears off after two or three days. It transpires that three pence worth of nitric acid will make 96 bottles of the mixture. The agents are about to visit the South, but they will probibly be prosec ited before they leave The Salvationists. Welli.ngton, To-day. At a meeting of the Salvation Army, “ to bring under the notice of the Chris tian public the desirability that a special eff.rt be made to rescue the perishing,” about 600 were present, fully half of whom were ladies. Mr E Baker, J. P., was in the chair, and a resolution was carried—“ That a Committee be formed, consisting of six, for the ourpose of aiding in the rescue of the fallen women of Wellington.” The Aorangi. The steamer Aorangi sailed for London via Rio Janeiro at noon to-day- Amongst her passengers are Mrs Atkinson (wife of the Premier), Colonel Me irtnoy, Drs Kemp and Muller, and Captain W. 11. Colbeck. East Coast Election. The nomination for the E°st Coast election is fixed for the 9th Juno, and the poll will be akon on the 16th. Accident to an M.H.R. • A private cablegram received by the United Press Association from Hobart this morning, states that Mr Fergus, M.H.R., for Wakatipu, had met with an accident and had been confined to his bed for some time. The report that he in tended resigning his seat is untrue. Fre-sessional. New Plymouth, To-day. Mr Kelly addressed his constituents last evening, when a vote of confidence was carried. No Intention. Dunedin, To-day. Mr De Lautour has intimated that he . has no intention of seeking re-eiectioa for . Mount Ida.

THE ASHBURTON GDABDIAN, THuRBDAJ, May 29, Ijß4.



Bazaar. Bazaar. Bazaar. BAZAAR. JN AID OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, WILL BE OPENED ON SATURDAY, MAY 31st, I*B4, At 11 o’clock, IN THE TOWN HALL. A most magnificent and beautiful and select lot of goods will be sold. The prizes are too numerous to mention. Amongst the many will be— One sound good PONY One COW in full profit One STEER _ One Entire Set of Bedroom FURNI TURE PICTURES LOOKING-GLASSES TOYS CHILDREN’S CLOT BING, &c., &c. THE BAZAAR WILL BE OPENED ON SATURDAY, at 11 O’CLOCK, By Joseph Ivess, Esq., M.H.R., And will close on the following Saturday, I have to thank my many Piotestant and Catholic friends for their great kind ness in sending goods. EDMUND COFFEY.



Sports. ERALDINE RACING CLUB STEEPLECHASE MEETING. THURSDAY, JUNE 26th, 1884. 6avg Forward Handicap of 150 sovs, 20 sovs from the stakes to go to the second horse ; about 3J> miles. Maiden Plate of 60 sovs ; about 2 miles; weight for age. Hunt Club Cup, value 25 sovs ; about 2 miles ; weight for age. Tally-Ho Handicap of 100 sovs, 20 sovs from the stakes to go to the second horse ; about 2£ miles. Consolation Handicap of 40 sovs ; about 2 miles. Nominations for the Gang Forward and Tally-Ho Handicaps to be sent in to the Secretary on or before 9 pm. on the 31st May, with nomination fee of 2 sore for each enclosed. Acceptances and general entry on the 19th June. Five per cent, will he deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, towards the expenses of the course. See printed programmes. Programme : 5 1043 P. MoKBNZIE, Hon. Secretary.



Business Notices* THE Ui derailed is prepared to OUT OBAFF in any quantities at the lowest rate. Orders left with R. S. Bean, Coal Merchant, or at the machine where working will be punctually at tended to. 5 1042 A. FOSS 3*. M R SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. Singing Class for Ladies and Gentlemen at the* Oddfellows’ Hall every 'i hursday Evening at 8 o’clock. Terms —One Guinea per quarter. 4 602 sUBURTON P E E'M AN ENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the pate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum fot three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or ovt r j ward, Manager. Aioaao ChamtHjis, Burnett nl A Office street. ON SALE AT THE NOV ELTY EMPORIUM AND GENERAL PROVISION STORE, PURE VINEGAR, in Bottle or Draught BEST PICKLES, in Bottle or Jars. ASSORTED JAMS, in Stone Jars, “betterand cheaper than any others in the market.” MUSHROOM CATSUP, best quality. Wine, Sarsaparilla Cordials J Ginger Brandy, Raspberry incases. \ Lemon Syrup, Pep, ernnnt JJLime Juice, Cloves U,B. The above are all locally made, and as their quality and cheapness must beat'the imported article out of the mar ket heads of families will do well to patronise them* S. E. Poyntz, BURNETT STREET, i AOHBtTBTOF.



Entertainments. A rf( lit E will b® held at the FLEMING TON S HCOLBOO.vJ, On the occasion of the Induction of the Rev. A. BLaKE, M.A., TUESDAY, 3rd JUNE, Tea on the tables at 6p. m. 5 1000 LG I N DISTRIC t SCHOOL. Will be held in the Elgin District School room on FRIDAY, JUNE 6th 1884. Dancing to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets 2s. 6d. each. Refreshments Provided. 5 1023 < N A Ball



Tenders. O BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the Erecion of a SCHOOL Building at the Convent, Ashburton. Plana and specifications may be seen on application to tho undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, sth June next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily o TENDERERS. Wanted Tenders for the SUPPLY of COALS and FIREWOOD to the Borough Schools, for tho winter season. Quanti ties required—Coal, about 8 tons and wood 5 cords (more or less.) Endorsed tenders to be sent in by JUNE 4th, to the Chairman, to Box 91, Post Office, Ashburton. G. H. ST. HILL, 5 1048 Chairman. accepted. R. BIRD. 5 1028



Public Notices: pARMS TO LET. The undersigned has several eligible PROPERTIES TO LET in the Aehbur ton district. The time for Receiving Tenders for the Girl’s High School is EXTENDED to THURSDAY, sth, at 5 p.m. 5 1049 GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. O T I O E. 6 1052 O. E. FOOKS & SON, Architects.



N o B. Any one found TRESPASSING on my property in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. GEO. GIDDINGS, 5 1046 Ford’s road.



o W READY. MAPS of the Town of Ashburton and Suburbs, showing sub-divisions up to date may be obtained at our offices. Mounted, 22a 6d ; unmounted, 16s. Australian mercantile UNION FIRE ACCIDENT IN SURANCE OF ? BW ZEALAND. Applications invited from gentlemen prepared to represent (energetically) the above Companies. 6 995 FOOKS & SON, Licensed Surveyors.



J. McVEY BAIRD. Offices, Hereford street West, Christchurch. 5 1038 atotiob TO DEALERS, SHEEP DROVERS, &c. Any person Driving Sheep or Cattle through the Coldstream Run after this date, without giving notice as required by the Sheep Act, will be prosecuted, C, H. DOWDING, 5 943 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. Gundet for immediate Collection, and his receipt only will be sufficient dis charge. All accounts must be paid at once. DAVID THOMAS, OCTAVIOS DIGBY, 19th May, 1884. 5 970



OUNT HUTT BOARD DISTRICT. I hereby give notice that in pursuance of the provisions of Section No. 94, of the Public Works Act, 1882, the following ROADS are STOPPED, as by law re quired, and that they cease to be public highways, viz:—'Road between R.S. 27637 and 27638, road between R.S. 29886 and 30926 and road through R.S. 26549 JULIAN JACKSON, 5 1039 Chairman, THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (LIMITED), is prepared to Dip Sheep in large or small lota at the following Reduced Scale of charges:— For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one halfpenny For the second 1000 sheep, one farthing 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. pUBLIC NOTICE. Having been appointed Sole Agent in the Ashburton County for the sale of “ The Maclean Pickle and Preserving Company’s goods,” I 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 the following extracts, and they can be supplied much cheaper than the imported article : —Encourage local industries ! ! ! “ The Maclean pickles obtained the high est award at the loternational Exhibition 1882, against several of the principal English manufactures - ; the highest award at the Canterbury Agricultural and Pas toral Association’s grand show, 1883; and i also a letter highly commendatory from the President of the New Zealand Indus i trial Exhibition, 1883 and 1884 (no ' awards having been given). ” —“ Professor ; A. W. Bickerton, Colonial Ar ilyst, re ports : —The pickles having been ex amined, were found to be well preserved, , of good color, and perfectly free from L adulteration. These pickles have been - in use in my own household for some time ) past, and I consider them to bo superior to those imported. The samples examined were purchased from a grocer in the city, and may therefore be considered to repie sent the average quality.” S. E. POYNTZ, Novelty Empw l ' 1 m, Burnett street, Ashburton 3 505



Election Notices. O THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. Gentlemen, —In compliance with the request of a large number of influential electors in various parts 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, necessitated by Mr Wright’s re tirement. I shall take an early oppor tunity of explaining my political views at length. Tour obedient servant, 5 1017 OH AS. W. PURNELL. Mr Purnell REQUESTS THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON To meet him at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, At 8 p.m. 5 1032 rpo 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. CATHOART WASON, THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON.



Mr Wason Jgl QUESTS THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON To meet him at the SCHOOLHOUSE, ALFORD FOREST, ON MONDAY, the 2nd JUNE, At 7.30 ; and at the SCHOOLHOUSE, MOUNT SOMERS, on , TUESDAY, the 3hj> JUNE, At 7 30. 5 1033 Auctions. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. THURSDAY, 12th JUNE, 12 o’clock sharp. Alfred harrison win Sell by Public Auction, at his rooms, a large quantity of FRUIT, FOREST & ORNAMENTAL TREES, Roses, Shrubs, Hedge Plants, etc., etc. All guaranteed true to name from the Nurseries of Mr Abbott, Christchurch. There will be a large quantity, the whole lot being of the choicest kinds. Full particulars in future advertise ments. ALFRED HARRISON, 5 1053 Auctioneer. SPLENDID Farm. MBTHYEN D STRICT. Adj ining Messrs Gould and Cameron’s and containing 317 ACRES Of the best wheat producing land in Canterbury. Messrs matson, cox & co., have received instructions from Mr James Johnstone, to Sell by Public Auction, AT TATTERSALL’S



West street?, Ashbujton, ON SATURDAY, 14th JUNE, 1884, t 12 o'clock His first-class FARM of 317 Acres of rich Land, being R.S. 23546-7 and 26033, adjoining Gould and Cameron’a. The Faina is well watered, first-class fences, and a considerable portion is in English Grass. The wheat and oats, both this year and last, realised the highest prices, and we can con fidently recommend to any one seeking a remunerative purchase, t the above Farm as it is without doubt one of the most fertile pieces of land in the Methven or any other district. No reserve. 5 1051 MATSON, COX & CO. Land. Land. Land. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the Mort gagees to Sell by Public Auction, at TATTERSALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON SATUED VY, 14th JUNE, 1884, At 12 o’clock sharp. The Unlermentioned Properties, viz : A. B. F. Township of Chertsey—3o 2 26, splendid land R.S. 32114—58 3 0, in tussock R.S. 28935-337 0 0, adjoining Ealing railway station, in tussock 0, partially fenced, near Maronan 0, near Sherwood, laid down in English grass 0, near Winslow 0, t ear Winslow 0, Mount Somers district „ 27929-30-338 ~ 27966. —3OO ~27884-5 -430 „ 27882 3 —337 „ 31469 -500 ~ 23677 to ggy 23685 ‘ 0 0 0 a oOaußiQ| ring u ’ fenced, plenty of water, stable, &c To intending purchasers or speculators we would say go and inspect for your selves, as the mortgagees have determined to sell. Terms—2s per cent, cash, balance at three years at per cent. 5 1050 MATSON, C'»X & GO. E W WORK Copies of Mr Bowkon's Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can bo c Mained at this office. Price) 2a.



For Sale. Potatoes. X7l JR SALE, in large or small quanti ’ ties, good BLUE DERWKNT POTATOES GKO GK JXMK^tN, 6 9ll» str.ot Auctions. SATURDAY, MAY 31st. Town Section 1002, Also, TWO BUILDING SITES, Near the Woollen Factory. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUOT ON. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Maddorn, on account of his leaving the district, to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, 31st May, T.S. 1002, corner of Walker and Cox streets. It is well fenced and im proved ; desirable building site. Also, Lota 38 and 39, being part of block known as Orr’s, each containing abo.it. 1 rood 39 perches. These are also nice y fenced and planted ; capital building sites. Intending purchasers are invited to in spect these previous to sale. Also at same time and place— -1 GIG (new) 1 Bay HORSE 1 Buggy MARE 2 Sets Trap HARNESS 3 Horse COYERS Etc., Etc., Etc. Terms liberal. Sale at 1.30. T. BULLOCK, 5 1045 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 31sx MAY, 1884. ONE OF THE BB*T FARMS IN CANTERBURY. Messrs h. matson & 00. in) conjuction 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 of 410 ACRES 410 Divided into THREE FARMS of 110 acres, 145 acres, 155 acres (more or less) Of the choicest land in Canterbury, ad joining the Flemiogton 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 LONGBEACH 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 been exaggerated in the above advertisement. H. MATSON & CO., Christchurch. ma;tson, cox & co., 5 937 Ashburton. SHERWOOD, On the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway Line. EXTENSIVE Clearing Sale OF LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, MILES & CO. are instructed by Messrs Lee and Co., in conse quence of their impending dissolution of partnership, to hold a CLEARING SALE At their Homestead, immediately adjoin ing Sherwood Railway Station, on FRIDAY, 30th MAY, 1884, When the following LIVE AND DEAD STOCK Will be offered, viz.;— t-HEEP ;



1100 four and six-tooth Merino Ewes, in lamb to Rokeby rams 120 Fat Merino Ewes 1300 Sound mouth Metino Wethers 400 two-tooth Merino Wethers 700 Crossbred Ewes 600 Fat Crossbred Wethers * 400 Crossbred Lambs 400 Merino Lambs DRAUGHT HORSES : 5 Draught Geldings 8 ~ Mares All young, sound, staunch, and good workers 2 Yearlings CATTLE : 1 two-year-old pedigree Bull 5 Cows in milk and in calf PIGS : 1 Berkshire Boar 2 ~ Sow*, in pig IMPLEMENTS : 3 Farm Drays and frames 3 Double-furrow Ploughs 1 Gang Plough 1 Single-furrow Plough 3 McCormick String Cinders 1 McCormick Wire Binder 1 Mower 2 Cambiidge Rollers 1 McSherry Drill 1 Broadcast Sower 3 Sets Harrows, Oat Ci usher Vertical Engine, Chaffcutter Shaft, Leading & Plough Harness Iron Tanks, Hydraulic Ram Horse Covers, Gate Posts, etc. . • GRAIN ; 300 Bushels Pearl Wheat 1 Stack Clover 11 ay Luncheon at 11.30 a.m. Sale will begin punctually at 12 o’clock noon. The Auctioneer invites special atten tion to the above s ock and plant. The sheep are second to none in the district, cither as regards quality or condition. The hoi sea and Implements are too well known to need comment further than to state that the former are thoroughly sound and good woikers, and the latter are in splendid order and almost new. For further particulars apply to MILES & CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer ;• G. JAMESON, 5 983 Agent, Ashburton.



Business No STIMM > boos to it _ • ing men of the disi want of a comfortable hi taken the WATERLO • BOARE in Taucred street, and 1 patronaeo. Board LI pe t ail hours, Is. BEST Rubber Stamp New Zealand.—Stai and for any purpose mi Pozei, Gunsmith, and ter Sewing Machinist. Math oal Instruments, Electric Musical Boxes, etc., repai cester street, opposite Christchurch. New books i m. New Books. Lan tion, by Wallace ; Progrei by Henry George ; also, S by Henry George ; Sergea Experiences, John Halit Abbott’s Life of Bonapai horse in Training, by Day of the Crimea, by Kinglal of Practical Quotations ; hers’ Encyclopedia ; Che Mark Twain, in 1 vol ; Ward, ! vol ; Life and Wc Four Years of Irish Histi Chambers’ Book of Days, Works, Life of George Cr four’s Botany, Thompson’ Book. Thomasl?. 3 BOOKSELLER & S'l SAUNDERS’ BU Ashburton yIcT O R I A A HEAVY - ST of NEW & DURABLE WL IN DRAPERY, CL Boots, &c., to selei Sterling Value! Popu Thk Shilling Table still h



I DEPOT FOR SALE j OF i KAIAPOI ! MANUFACTURES. Cashel street, Christchurch. ) ( TO our Customers residing ai Ashburton, Kakaia and sur rounding districts. Ladies and Gentlemen, — Though the medium of your widely circulated paper (Ashbub 'jon Guardian) we thank you for jour liberal patronage in the past. We have to-day entered into an arrangement with the Directors of the above paper to Veep you well informed as to our import’, special bargains and prices, and trust the arrangement will be satisfactory to all parties. From returns just sent down from the seat of Government and centre of Emigration, we notice that over 1500 New Comers have settled in our province during the past month. If you have op portunity kindly mention our name to any such as the cheapest Cash House in Canterbury for General Drapery and Clothing. Let them Know that we import direct from the Old Country all we cannot manufacture in New Zealand, and that there is a sure saving of from 16 to 20 per cent, together with a good day’s out ing, by making all your pur chases at our House. Our Tailor ing Department is now in thorough working order. Wo are showing over 200 samples of Tweeds, and guarantee our work. No fit -no pay. Ask to see our 58s suits made to order. Wish ing your district every prosperity and a good Representative in the House of Representatives, We are, Yours faithfully, G. L. BBATH & CO.



Business Notice. vrICTORIAN STABLES, V Next English Church. JOHN T‘‘.TT? begs to inform the public that liavi. g taken the above STABT/K* 1 , be is. prena: e ’ let out BL'OOi S vSil-D' ' (O * R and LALT'S‘H \CKs, < n * reason* able terms. Mor-es bro‘„«. ulo saddle and harness. Horses clip ed and singed on the premi es. Hu'/aies, JOs per day } saddle horses, 7s 61 per day; clipping and singing, 12s 61. Hoises, etc , let eat for one hour or more as desired. A trial solicited. 5 934 ANEW D-PARTURE.—I am going te commence this advertisement by propos ing a conundrum, composed expressly for. l */ occasion, and warranted bran new : Why i my new fruit and Italian warehouse likei river? I can’t wait until all find out,bit taking for granted that all have got the correc. answer, I proceed to state that I have just shifted into Orr and Co’s late grocery shop, where I first made the acquaintance of my friends of Ashburton and surrounndlng dis tricts. The “ whirligig of time ” has just put me into the old place, and I trust I shall have the pleasure of doing much business with all my old friends, and with many new ones.as well. The enquiry is still made—Where can we procure good tea ? I answer again —Use Nelson Moate and Co.’s pure blended teas, and you will derive much pleasure and satis faction. Why ? Because that firm thoroughly understands the tea trade. Mr Nelson is a tea. taster of life-long experience, and his blends oi pure Indian and other teas give universal satisfaction. Try them! I am wholesale and retail agent for Ashburton, and these teas of the different kinds and can, at all times, be procured at my shop In packages, boxes and half-chests. My stock now embraces nearly every article in the gro cery and Italian trades, and family orders I can now deliver anywhere in Ashbnrtop and neighborhood. I shall be supplied with the various fruits in season, as usual, and while heartily thanking all my customers I respect fully solicit their continued patronage. I assure them and the general public that I shall strive to deserve the preference they may give me by studying their interests—as well aS my own.—H. M. CARSON.



sr o 0 TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. G. J. P~ Lublow, While thanking the inhabitants of the above districts for the very'liberal support accorded to him for the past five yean respectfully calls their attention to the unprecedentedly large stock of goods now held by him, recently received FROM THE HOME MARKETS, comprising some of the very best class of goods manufactured in the West of Eng land Mills, and consists of plain BLACK CLOTHS, BLUE CLOTHS. FANCY COATINGS, AND HEAVY TWEEDS of every shade, suitable for the coming season. A splendid assortment of the newest Over-coatings ; also, a choice col lection of Kaiapoi and Mosgiel Tweeds, etc., of the newest patterns. Upwards of 4,000 yards to select from of English, Scotch and Colonial manufactured goods, from which he is prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him at astonishingly low prices. Style, fit and the best work* mansbip is guaranteed. Come, see and Judge for yourselves, A variety of Kaiapoi Flannels, Under shirts. Drawers, Socks, etc., always in stock. 5784 P. Cairns, rjl A I LOR AND OLOTHIERt QC S= na er* OQ m oo o e* d O oo ■+? tH CO oo CD O * O PS QQ M Zj > CD O v’v; OX o 0Q



CORNER OP HIGH AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH. All Goods warranted well shrank, our patent shrinking machine. PATTERNS OF TWEEDS SENT ON APPLICATION 11 953 fJIHB MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF 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 BUI , DINGS. DtWEDIN. Directors : . Hon William Bayles (Melbourne); Hon W. H. Reynolds, M.L.C., Chair* man; John M. Ritchie, Eeq, J.P.; John Roberts, Esq., J. P. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT AGENCY City Chambers, Hereford Street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand.) W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent, F. Ferriman, East street, 5 803 ASHBURTON.