not explained this, and if h\ ■] tenure were made uncertain people would invest in something more profitable. In fact, the unearned increment was too unprac tical a thing to dwell Another question that was agitating men’s minds at present was the nationalis ation of the land. He might say that this was a matter which had permeated the minds of men in this community. The question was fay no means a new one, but recently it had bean brought into prominence by the writings of George. It was started, ho (Mr Parnell) believed, by the German Socialists, and it found an ex poaent in England in Mr John Stuart Mill. i; A good many years ago it was warmly advocated in Victoria, where a Land .League, called the Land Tenure Reform'League, was formed for the pur- Cof promoting land nationalisation, disagreed mi toto with the views of George. The latter had affirmed that all private property in land was robbery, and therefore advocated that every inch of land ehould be confiscated by the Govern ment without a farthing compensation to the owners. This meant that every man owning land, whether in large or small ' quantities, was a public robber. .It was an insult to common sense to say this of a man who "had honestly bought his pro perty, yet this was what George had affirmed, and his arguments were too ab surd to think of for an instant. There was another class who proposed to nationalise the land, but were in favor of giving compensation. While admitting that : there was something in the argu meats put forward in support of this view, he- would oppose such a scheme, as he re garded it as’Utterly impracticable. He noW Came to Mr Kolleston’s leasing sys tem, which that Minisuer had attempted to initiate, but which he had been unable to get the Legislature to endorse. He (Mr Purnell) would not oppose this sys tem, as, he should like to see it really tried, as it would not injure private in terests nor would it cost the colony a penny. Some people said that the scheme of Mr Rolleston would introduce the thin end of the wedge. Well, ifsthe dredge • was agood one there could be no objec tion te that, but he (the speaker) did not seshow any wedge would be introduced. At the present time there were hundreds of thousands of acres of public reserves and endowments let out on lease to private in individuala, and it had not bsen s iown that any evil bad resulted from this, or that any difficulties had arisen between land lords and tenants. ’ There was a great .difference between this scheme and that advocated by George, and he would cer- if elected, support the pofacj of Mr Rolleston. At the same time he (Mr Pqigiell) recognised that the desire to possess a ; freehold was too strong in people’s hearts for us to hope that the uasing system would be received - with favor. He.would now pass to the subject of Federation. He, must confess be was unable, to. see what. advantage New Zea .land would gain by surrendering her privileges to a Council sitting at Hobart. If ohjr question arose averse to this colony our % interests would cortiinly go to the waif. We should not sacrifice our inde pendence in any way; our true policy was to go alone. At the same time we should act cordially with the Australian Govern ments in preventing the influx of French convicts to the Southern Seas. This was- a matter in which-the whole of the colonies should act together, as - united action could not fail to have greater weight. He would be prepared • to go further in this matter than merely protesting, and he held that the French Go vernment, if they carried out the project they proposed,' would be committing a Sosa -violation'of the comity of nations. O would now speak of a subject in which hp took a great deal of interest. He referred-to the need for the establish ment of technical schools. It would pro bably bp remembered that he bad read a ; lengthy paper at the Canterbury Institute on this question some time ago, in which he -dealt ■ with it exhaustively. This might not appear at first sight a _ very at tractive subject, but in reality it waa of I much greater moment than many which were more talked about. Of late years the manufacturers and'others interested in England had been exerting themselves in the direction of establishing technical schools, and the example had been fol lowed by Continental countries. The effect'.of this on the working classes in this colony - would be that men highly trained, will come hare, and the ' ’ colonial '-bred young men who had not enjoyed the same advantages would be. compelled to occupy subordi nate positions. He regarded this matter ■ as one 1 well worthy the attention o( the Legislature, 1 and although a subject of this kind bad n£»t much chance of getting a hearing during the politic*! strife- of next he would, having the cause athesrt, not lose.any chance of bringing itlbrward. As time was getting on he wonld-oof detain them much longer, but* • there'was r a local question that they would expeot-him to say something about. -xi.o alluded- 1 Jtp the Mount Somers railway. That railway was in a very unfortunate posithgi. He was clearly of opinion that great mistake had been made in de parting' from the original route, but the line had been made along the south bank - of the river, and it was not likely that the - Government would pull up the rails again. The report of the Commission had not yet been made public, but whatever ra commendation might be made he'wouid, - if elected, advocate the extension of .the ■ railway so that th'e Mount Somers and > Alford Forest districts might be brought into communication with the town of Ash burton. The investigation that has ta ken place had no doubt shown that more ■ could be said in favor of the ex tension along the south -bank than appeared at first sight, but the -balance of evidence was inoontest ably in favor of the route along the north i bank, aijd ho considered the only way in which the line could fee rqade to pay was to .carry it along the foot of the hills until it joined the Methven line. In conclu sion, Mr .Parnell said that he had dealt with the more pressing political topics of , the day, and if there were any other mat ters oq which the electors wished to heap his vipws, he would be happy to explain them jn.ifcplying to any question? which ipight be put to bjm.. 'He had stated his P pinion $ clearly aud candidly, so that there shpulfi be a clear understanding be tween himself and the constituency whose be was seeking. Ife confessed he had not propounded any very startling " schemes,.such as making the railways pay 1 on the postage stamp .principle, whereby it would be possible to travel from Christ church to Addington, or „from Christ church to the Bluff for a shilling. These great projects, ho confessed, were be jroad bis mental grasp, . but he ■hM ■ endeavored, to the best of hi* ability, to point out the course which should b© pursued to relieve the | country from its present difficulties. If his views agreed with theirs he asked them to elect him, but he only wished their yoluntary support. If they voted for him they would vote for one who lived' amongst them, and not one who shod the light of his countenance once in fevery three years, and then left them in Cimmerian darkness. Should they elect ' . him they might rely that he would zeal ously watch, over the interests of the dis trict, for they were his also. Hr Fumell resumed his seat amidst £ ■ considerable applause. * -Thd "following .questions were then' asked'!— -, -•■ • i '■' «-Mr D. Thomas would like Mr Purnell to explain how,' if bur indebtedness ,was ' L 30,000,000, he could make that agree with' the assertion that wo ,had been • spending borrowed money at the rate of £1,000,000 a-year? Vjivk T ’*g|y PopeU explained that the first

plaon the L 30.000,000 included other loans besides those for public works. He had referred only to the last three or four years when he spoke of the colony spend ing an average of LI ,000,000 per annum. Mr Quill asked Mr Purnell what was the reason he desired to go to elling ton. He (the speaker) understood that the candidate was doing a good business here, and be could not see why he should wish to get into Parliament. Mr Purnell said that if Mr Quill had

been present during the first part of the speech there would have been uo neces sity for such a question. The fact of his doing a good business here was sufficient proof that public spirit and not private feeling induced him to offer himself as a candidate.

An Elector asked if Mr Purnell, if elected, would do bis best to redress the flagrant injustice und.-r which country volunteers were laboring, by placing ad volunteer companies on the same footing in regard to capitation. Mr Purnell said that he had had a good deal of experience in regard to volunteers, but that was a long time ego. He was a strong advocate of the volunteers, and if the flagrant injustice referred to was proved to exist he would use his best en deavors fo obtain redress.

Mr Hugo Friedlander asked if the can didate could say what was the difference between the revenue of the General Go vernment previous to the Public Work* policy and now ? Mr Purnell said that such comparison was impossible because tire revenue of the General Government had been swelled by

the absorption of the provincial revenue. Mr Thomas wished to know if the can didate was satisfied with the constitution of the Upper House, and would ho be in favor of the elective system ? Mr Purnell said he was not satisfied with its present form. The principle of the Constitution Act, that there should be no property qualification, was the pro per one, but the defect in the working out of this in regard to the Legislative Coun cil was that there was no provision for get ting rid of the members after they hid been appointed. If we had an elective House it must either represent property or be elected 'on the same basis as the Lower House. He objected altogether to one Chamber representing property only, because under any circumstances property would be an important factor in the Legislature. Some people said that the Upper House represented property, but he held that there were as many and as wealthy property-holders in the House of Representatives as in the Council. If the two Chambers were elected en the same basis the Upper House could say that they were as re presentative of the people as was the Lower House, and this would prevent the Con oil giving way when press.ure was brought to bear on them, as it was a recognised principle for them to do now.' Ho would not favor the elective system for the Legislative Council, but thought there should be some way of getting rid of members who were incompetent. Vic toria was an example of what the elective system would do, as there was no place whore quarrels between the two branches of the Legislature were more bitter. Mr D. H. Brown asked Mr Purnell why he was opposed to a progressive land tax, if he admitted the law was bad when people took up land in the colony. Mr Purnell explained that what he had said in his speech was that having per mitted people to purchase what land they pleased, it would be manifestly unjust to punish them now for having acted accord ing to the law. The mistake had been made at the beginning, as soma restriction should have been placed on the amount of land any man could purchase. Mr Brown asked if the candidate would be prepared to vote for the disendowment of the English Church of Canterbury and the Presbyterian Church of Otago, and would he be in favor of using these en dowments for educational purposes. He understood that these endowments bad been grossly misused. Mr Purnell said that so far as he knew, the endowments were 'made by the Can terbury and Otago Associations, and they were thus private gifts. If the case was as Mr Brown had assumed, he would be in favor of an enquiry being made. He was against any public endowment being made to religious bodies, but if they were private gifts he did not think the Govern ment should interfere, unless in the case of gross mismanagement. Mr St Hill asked if the candidate would be in favor of taking the endowment from the English Church and giving it to other denominations 1

Mr Purnell said that his answer to- the previous question was sufficient reply to that.

Mr Byrne asked the candidate whether, if elected, he would be in favor of Bible reading in schools ? Mr Purnell said if we were to have a nnblio system of education it must be ot-uuiar, but if the inhabitants of a district wished tho Bible read in the school before regular school hours, be did not see any objection to it being done, pro vided it was made optional with the scholars to attend or not, and also with the teacher to read. An Fleeter asked if Mr Purnell would be in favor of Cathelic Schools being paid by results, or would he accord them a share of the education vote. . Mr Parnell could not see his way to grant such a request, although he heartily sympathised with his Catholic friends. In country districts the effect would be that the largest denomination would es tablish schools, and tho children opposed to that denomination would have to go to those schools or receive no education. Tho country wanted schools more than tho towns, and it would be the height of injustice to carry out the suggestion of his questioner. Still, he was of opinion that the present system must undergo revision as it was too ex pensive for the colony to support. By the repression of schools in the large towns the Catholics would be relieved to some extent.

Mr Thomas asked if the candidate would be in favor of the State teaching more than the three R’s.

Mr Purnell said he was partly with Mr Thomas and partly not. He thought we spent top much on secondary education. He bad got into hot water recently with some of his Christchurch friends, because he advocated that some of the se condary educational endowments should be used to support technical education. He thought that our high schools and universities should be more self-support ing than ih«y are now. Mr G. W. Andrews asked Mr Purnell if he would be willing to use the endow ments for secondary education for the support of primary education. Mr Purnell would not go as far as that. An ELctor asked if the candidate was in favor of allowing legal documents to be stamped and registered in a local office, instead of sending them to Christ church.

Mr Parnell said he was mpsfc decidedly in favor of this, and had frequently ex pressed himself to that effect. An Elector asked if Mr Purnell would be in favor of owners of sections being compelled to form roads. Mr Purnell thought that something was to bo said on both sides. If people bought sections where there were no roads, they only had themselves to blame. Bo would be in favor of a law being passed to prevent' a road being dedicated to a Roiid Board before it was formed! . An Elector asked if Mr Purnell was m favor of -doing away wjth Salvation pro cessions. Mr Parnell said that the ngh ß ' o of tffese was not always of thg highest

class, but he was ml prepared to do away with them, as ho did not believe in inter fering with religious liberty Mr Thomas would like to know if the candidate was in favor < f reducing the charges in the R.M. Courts. In Mel bourne it was possible to take out a sum mons for 2s 6d, while in New, Zealand it cost something like 35*. He did not; mean lawyer’s charges. Mr Purnell was strongly in favor of Mr Thomas’s suggestion. The charges here were something monstrous, and he was sorry to see thet they were to be still further increased after the Ist of next months.

Mr G. W. Andrews asked if Mr Purnell was in favor of striking out the residential qualification ? Mr Purnell answered in the negative. He was, however, an advocate for having the system of registration amended, so as to prevent bogus voters being placed on the Roll.

Mr Thomas asked if the candidate would bo in favor of a ratepayer being placed on the Roll without any further application ? Mr Purnell thought such a thing’highly desirable.

An Elector wished to know if Mr Pur nell would advocate the construction of a traffic bridge across the Ashburton. Mr Purnell thought this was a most necessary work. He blamed Major Atkin son for making lavish promises to the North Island people, while we could not get a few thousands for this bridge Mr Thomas asked if the candidate was

in favor of payment of members. Mr Purnell answered in the affirmative, but in the present circumstances of the colony a reduction might be made in the honorarium. Mr Silcock asked if the candidate considered the West Coast railway and the Central North Island railway neces sary works. Mr Purnell thought that we should not be justified in spending money on the construction of the West Coast railway, which, for the present, we could do well without, although eventually it would have to be made. As to the North Island railway, everybody knew that this was decided on solely Tor the purpose of pur chasing the Auckland votes.

Mr Dolman asked if Mr Purnell was in favor of Government granting a capitation grant to fire brigades ? Mr Purnell considered that this wa* not a matter for the General Government to deal with, but it might be left to the localities. Mr Andrews wished to know if the can didate would give a vote to every woman over 21 years of age, in licensing elec tions ? Mr Purnell wasopp'sed to women tak ing any part in elections. Wherever the experiment had been tried it was found that the better class of women would not vote, and the elections fell into the hands of the lower class. Mr Andrews asked if the candidate would advocate the continuance of tho subsidy for the Ban Francisco mail ser vice 1 Mr Purnell said that this was a ques tion that Parliament would have to take into consideration. Now that we had direct steam communication with England the San Francisco service would before long become superfluous. Mr R. Alcorn asked the candidate if he would be in favor of taxing the laud benefited by the railways? Mr Purnell saw no objection to this as a principle, but if the land was taxed too much farming would be discouraged. Mr Hugo Friedlander said he was not in favor of meetings like these passing a vote of confidence in any particular can didate. They had given Mr Purnell a fair hearing, and he thought that gentle man deserved their thanks. He had much pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr Purnell.

Mr St Hill seconded it, and it was car ried by acclamation. A vote of thanks to the Mayor for pre siding having been passed, the meeting separated.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

COUNTY COUNCILS AND ROAD BOARDS.

To the Editor. Sir, —In my former letters I made certain statements founded on che pub lished balance-sheet of the County Coun cil. The result has been a rigmarole of confused figures and abuse fired at me by “ Water.” I will ask you for the last time to allow me 'o say a word or two. As regards balance-sheets of the Road Boards, I cannot speak, the Wakanui Board only having published one, al though “ Water” seems quite aufj.it with them, or he could not have picked out two unfortunate wards in two impecunious Boards to compare with the great Panjan drum, the County Council, It is like judging » grocer’s profits by his profits on sugar alone, or about nil. I still maintain that the working expenses of the Council stand last year at say, 50 per cent, vide their own statement, piece it how you may. “ Water ” does not contravene this, but loses his temper and makts remarks for which he must be sorry after wards.

As Mr Walker intends replying to the Chairman of the Wakanui Board, I leave that matter between those gentlemen. Only one more remark and I Have done. “ Water ” has formulated a charge either against the officers of the County Council or the Provincial Auditor, of suppressing in the balance-sheet all account of moneys spent last year for protective works. Let “ Water ” and the Council settle this. Finally, I wish to state that I took up the subject under discussion upon public grounds only, having no interest one way ®r another as regards the almighty dollar. That I am personally acquainted with Mr Walker and the officers of the County Council. Alt of th-se gentlemen deserve and have my -respect, and had I thought that your columns would have been open to an acrimonious debate I should never have troubled you. As regards my ignorance of finance I stand by my figures and quote (leaving those interested to judge) your heading, “ Magna est veritas tt pi-emlebit ” —I am, etc., Another Suburban.

THE COMING ELECTION.

To the Editor. Sin, —Will you kindly grant me space to make a few remarks on the addresses of Messrs Wason, Purnell, and Jolly. On one point I wish to do so particularly—a point avoided by all the candidates for Ashburton. It G this point—the import ant one of Christian education. Mr Wason, in Methven, goes against it in the plainest possible way. We Christians can go against him, and I have no doubt but the block vote —and I am in a posi tion to say bo —will go slap bang, to make use of a vulgar expression, against Mr Wason. Oh ! that sore point—Oh ! the block vote ; what a havoc it makes. Yes, Sir, now or never, v.e uiu determined, come what may, to be men—aye! and free men ! Agfiin, Sic, Mr. Wason.is a squatter, a squatter. Yes, and so are the moat (un fortunately) of the both Houses. With regard In Mr Ptfrnell, he last 1 night said he w6uld nbt vote for this Christian or rather Catholic claims, rp edqcation. To liitp, w'e *?<iy farewell. The lawyer will never grace a seat in the House of Bepre sentatives. Remember the block vote Mr Purnell, You remember it also, Mr i Wason. Fqryourconsiderationthinkon the i dissolution goon to gome, One of you may

have a walk over ; but next, time you w.ll not.. Sir, which of the three is the beat ? Mr Joiiy by a I > g way. You may, Sir, write about him, and in a certain way praiai' ; but give me the working man before sq mtler and lawyer, and working men and fanners of every sort ought to vote for Mr Jolly. Remember the block vote ; put the gents out and the working man in, and if beaten we will not be discouraged. One thing we will do—vote for Jolly and Chris tian education, and for the working man : against the lawyer and squatter, both defenders of a Godless system, bringing ruin and calamity on New Zealand. Vote for Jolly, and give a block.—l am elc , Eriqena. Ashburton, May 30, 1884.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[f.kutkr’s telegrams —copyright. 1 Blockade Established- Paris, May 28. Despatches have been received from Admiral Millot, commanding the French squadron in Malagasy waters, announc ing that he has broken off parleying, which for some time past has been pro ceeding with a view to the settlement of affairs, and in consequence of the unyielding attitude of the natives, established a blockade of the whole coast of Madagascar. Another Mahdi. Cairo, May 28. Statements have reached here to the effect that a new Mahdi has appeared in Darfour country. He has, it is said, secured the allegiance of several tribes, and fought a pitched battle with the followers of Mahommed Ahmet, the re puted Mahdi, in which the latter were defeated with heavy loss. [■Received May 30, 1.15 p.m.] Obituary. London, May 29. The death is announced to-day of Sir Henry Barlle Frere, Baronet, the well-known ex-Colonial Governor, aged 69.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] The Oriental Bank. Melbourne, Yesterday. The hearing of the Oriental Bank case was concluded in the Supreme Court to-day, but judgment was post poned. [Received May.3o, 1.15 p.m.] Shipping. Melbourne, To-day. Arrived, this morning—Ringarooma, from the Bluff. The Frozen Meat Trade. The report of the Melbourne Frozen Me'at Export Company was presented at the annual meeting yesterday. It showed a small profit for the past year’s business. The future prospects of the company are stated to be en couraging. A Complaint. The Victorian Navigation Board has complained to the Adelaide Marine Board of the want of assistance in not preventing Captain Lockyer from sail ing in the steamship Adelaide. The Adelaide Board, however, has declined to take any action in the matter.

TELEGRAMS.

fl-KR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] An Insurance Case. Auckland, To-day. The Insurance Companies refuse to pay the insurance claimed on Wall’s drapery stock, recently destroyed. Writs hive been issued against them by Wall for L 4,000. Sir Frederick Whitaker is re tained for the plaintiff. A Grievance. There is much excitement on the Thames re the stoppage of the big pump, which would practically have put an end to mining operations. A proposal to de duct a shilling a week from the wages of the men to support the pump was re ceived with disfavor. A Warning. It now transpires that several of the promoters of the argentine silver plating, which was exposed here, have gone South to prosecute their trade. The Auckland Members. The Auckland members leave the Manukau for Wellington, in tho Hinemoa, on Tuesday morning. The Northern Trunk Line. Wellington, To,- day. The statement that the Government had definitely decided Un the central route for the Northern main trunk line Is incorrect. Mr Mitchelson’s report will not be presented for some days yet. The Speaker. The Hinemoa returns to tho Manukau this afternoon, and it is expected she will bring Sir Maurice O’Rorke to Wellington. Accident. A serious accident occurred on the Wellington-Manawatu railway works at Parramatta this morning. A blast had been prepa-ed, and on it not going off Richard Dutnpey and Robert Jenkins went to examine it, when it suddenly exploded. Both men were seriously hurt, and have been removed to the hospital. Pre-sessional. Dunedin, To-day. MrMadonald addressed his constitu r eats at Milton last night, and received a vote of confidence.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1884.



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Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. R \7oTrrE— Thk A SI) BURTON GuaHDIAN is s Gazette f:»r sll notices under the Debtors and Creditor? Acts. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton, (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton, In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 Notice is hereby given that I, JOHN GOUGH, of Tinwald, in the County of Ashburton, and colony of New Zealand, farmer, have this day filed in the said Court at Ashburton, a petition to bead judged a bankrupt Dated this 30t,h day of May, 1884 JOHN GOUGH. Witnes to \ Gerald D. Branson, signature, / Solicitor for debtor. 5 1058 IN the District Court of Ashburton, (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton, In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 Ntftice is hereby given that I, STEPHEN EDWARD POYNTZ, of Ashburton, in the county of Ashburton, in New Zealand, general agent, have this day filed in the said Court at Ashburton, a petition to be adjudged a bankrupt. Dated this 30th day of May, 1884. STEPHEN E, POYNTZ. Wilding and Caygill, Solicitors for debtor. 5 1062 IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the sever*! Acts amending the same* and of the bankruptcy of MUTTER, of Rakaia, Saddler, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that a meet ing of the creditors of the said Thomas Mutter will be held at the office of Thomas Brown Craig, accountant, Christchurch, on FRIDAY, the 6th day of June next, for the purpose of considering an applies ■ tion by the said debtor for his discharge. Dated this 30th day of May, 1884. CHAS. S. HOWELL, Trustee. And notice is hereby also given that on Tuesday, the tenth day of June next, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, Mr Wilding will apply to the Court on be-, half of the abovenamed debtor for an order of the said Court granting his dis charge. Dated this 30th day of May, 1884. WILDING & CAYGILL, 5 1061 Solicitors for the said debtor. Entertainments- F o T C E. A SOIREE will be held at the FLEMINGTON SCHOOLROOM, On the occasion of the Induction of the Rev. A. BLAKE, M.A., ON TUESDAY,. 3rd J U N.E, Tea on the tables at 6 p.m. 5 1000



Jg LGI N DISTRIC V SCHOOL. A Ball 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 Bazaar. Bazaar. Bazaar. BAZAAR. J N AID OP THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, WILL BE OPENED ON SATURDAY, MAY 31st, 1884, 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 Redraon(i FURNI TURE PICTURES LOOKING-GLASSES TOYS CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, &c., &c. THE BAZAAR WILL BE OPENED ON SATURDAY, at 11 O’CLOCK, By Joseph Iyess, Esq., M.fl.R., And will close on the following Saturday. I have to thank my many Protestant and Catholic friends for their great kind ness in sending goods. EDMUND COFFEY.



Sports. ERALDINE RACING CLUB STEEPLECHASE MEETING. THURSDAY, JUNE 26m, 1884. Gavg Forward Handicap of 150 sovs, 20 scvs from the stakes to go to the second horse ; about miles. Maiden Plate of 60 aova ; about 2 miles; weight for age. Hunt Cjajb t up, value 25 sovs ; about 2 miles ; weight for age. Tally-Do 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 ft p.m.‘ on the 31st May, with nomination fee of 2 sors for each eu closed. Acceptances and general entry on the 19th June. Five per cent, vyill be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable jn accord ance with this programme, towards the expenses of the coprse. See printed programmes. d. McKenzie, 5 1043 Hon. Secretary. Programme W O R. K Copies of Mr BowßON’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be fHained a* this office. Price, 2a.



Pub ic Notices. rjllN WA L D CHURCH. •Service by the Rev. R. F. Gakbett at J 0.30 on SU D -.Y next with Holy Com munion. 5 105.5 A RM S T O LET. The undersigned has eeveral e’Lible PROPERTIES TO LET in the Ashbur ton district. george jameson, 6 1049 Ashburton. N 0 ¥. The time for Receiving Tenders for the Girl’s High School is EXTENDED to THURSDAY, sth, at 5 p.m. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 5 1052 Architects '\T O T ICE. Any one found TRESPASSING on my property in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. ,GEO. GIDDINGS, 5 1046 Ford’s road. \ UsTR ALI AN MERCANTILE UNION FIRE ACCIDENT IN SURANCE OF NEW ZEALAND. Applications invited from gentlemen prepared to rep-o-ent (cu.rgetically) the above Companies. J. McVEY BAIRD. Offices, Hereford street West, Christchurch. 5 1038



Olios TO DEAL KBS, SHEEP DROYERS, &c. 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. 0. H. DOWDING, 5 943 Manager. WE, the undersigned, having pur chased the Book Debts of E. 0. Prvbble, of Ashburton, butcher, have placed the same in the hands of Mr W. H. GtJNDRY for immediate Collection, and his receipt only will be sufficient dis charge. ' . , • All accounts must be paid at once. DAVID THOMAS, a OCTAVIOS DIQBY. 19 th May, 1884 : ' 5 970 Licensing Act, 1881, and Amendment Act, 1882. SOOTH RAKAIA LICENSING DIS TRICT. NOTICE is hereby given that, in pur suance of the abovenamed Acts, the Quarterly (Annual) Meeting of the Licen sing Committee for the South Rakaia Licensing district will be held on MON DAY, the 2nd day of June next, in the Hesident Magistrate’s Courthouse, South Bakaia, for the purpose of considering ap plications, of which due notice is given, A. MeKtlG, Clerk to the Committee. April 30th, 1884 5 777 Licensing Act, 1881, and Amendment Act, 1882. MOUNT HUTT LICENSING DIS TRICT. NOTICE is hereby given that, in pur suance of the abovenamed Acts, the Quarterly (Annual) Meeting of the Licen sing Committee for the Mount Hutt Licensing district will be held on TUES DAY, the 3rd day of Juno next, at noon, in the Road Board Office, Methven, for the purpose of considering applications, of which due notice is given. A MAKEIG, Clerk to the Committee. April 30th, 1884. 5 778 THE ASHBURTON OOUJSTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (LIMITED), is prepared to Dip Sheep 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. GaORGE JAMESON, 3 407 Secretary. ANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. Notice is hereby given that the Board is prepared to Let on Lease, for a term of fourteen years, the following Planta-



Wherever a Plantation Reserve forms the boundary of several freehold sections, the property of different owners, the Board will receive tenders for leasing the several portions of the lleserves adjacent to the several freeholds. Printed copies of the terms and condi tions under which t.he Reserves will be let, together with application forma, can be obtained at the offices of the County Councils of Selwyn and Ashburton. Tenders for the above must be ad dressed to the Chairman of the Board, Christchurch, and sent in not later than the 31st of May. EDWARD G. WEIGHT, Chairman. j 20th May, 1884. 5 935 pUBLIC NOTICE. Having been appointed Sole Agent in the Ashburton County for the sals 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 !! 1 “ 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 toral Association's grand show, 1888; and also a letter highly commendatory from the President of the New Zealand Indus trial Exhibition, 1883 and 1834 (no awards having been given).”—“Professor A. W. Bickerton, Colonial At dyst, re ports : The puk’es having neon ex amined, were found to be well preserved, of good color, and perfectly fiee from adulteration. These pickles have been in use in my own household for sometime past, and,! consider them to bo-superior to those imported. The samples ox mined wore purchased from a giocer in the city x and may therefore be to sejj e aent tho ’ average quality. u “ S 3. EV‘ POYNTZ, Novelty Empo»»' m, Burnett street, Ashburton 3 605 y



Stock Sales. R A K A I A Stock Sales. The undersigned will hold regular SALKS of all classes of STOCK, etc., etc., at Soiuh Rakaia, on the under mentioned dates, the Ist and 3rd THF" DaY in each mouth : June sth June 19th THE NEW ZEALAND AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0. W. TURNER, Agent. Matson, Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Rakaia Agent. Election Notices, m 0 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 ray political views at length. Your obedient servant, 5 1017 CHAS. W. PURNELL. Mr Purnell JJEQUESTS THE ELECTORS . OF ASHBURTON To meet him at MOUNT SOMERS, FRIDAY, JUNE 6th. ALFORD FOREST, SATURDAY, JUNE 7th. At 8 p.m. 5 1057 m O TH E ELECTORS ASHBURTON. Gentlemen, —Owing to the resignation of E. G. Wright, Esq., as member for this district, I purpose offering myself as a Candidate, and will take the op portunity of Addressing you at the vari ous centres at as early a dale as possible. Yours faithfully, 5 966 J. CATHCART WASON.



Mr Wason REQUESTS THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON To meet him at the SOHOOLHOUSE, ALFORD FOREST, ON MONDAY, ihe 2nd JDNE, At 7.30 ; and at the SOHOOLHOUSE, MOUNT SOMERS, ON . TUESDAY, the 3bd JUNE, At 7 30. 5 1033



Tenders. a SHBURTON HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID COM MITTEB. PLANTING. TENDERS are invited for Planting, etc., the Hospital Site. Plans and specifications ate now on view at the County council Offices. Tenders for above will be received up to 11 a.m.. on FRIDAY, 6th June next. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 30,1834 ' 6 1056



O BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a SCHOOL Building at the Convent, Ashburton. Plans 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 tecder not necessarily accepted. 5 1028 R. BIRD.



O TENDERERS. Wanted Tenders for the SUPPLY of COALS and FIREWOOD to the Borough Schools, for the 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. 5 1048 G. H. ST. HILL, Chairman.



Auctions. V. BS3RS MATSON,. COX & CO. have received instructions from rho Bailiff of the RciiJtnt Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, to Sell by Public Auction, at TATTERS ALL’S, West street, Ashburton, ON MONDAY", 2nd JUNE, 1884, One splendid TRAP HORSE SPRING CAKT and tiAKNESS. SAIURDAY, MAY 31. MR T. BULLt.'CK has received in structions from Mr Healy, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Saurday, May 31, R.S. 25241, containing Situated about 7 or 8 miles from Ash burton, in the WaUanui road dis trict. Intending purchasers are invited to in spect this property previous to sale. Will be sold on liberal terms of payment. At 12 o’clock. Term* cash. 1 10ts2 MATSON, COX & CO. 200 acres 200 Sale at 12 30. S 96$ T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



For Sale. Potatoes. P3R SALE, in large or small qu&nti* ties, good BLL„ DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, , ; 5 913 West street. . Apctlons. PRELIMINARY ADVERT IHI'.MFA f. - THURSDAY, 12th JUNE, ...... 12 o’clock sharp. / A LFRSD HARRISON will Sell by /V Public Auction, at hia room*, a J large quantity of . : FRUIT, FOREST & ORNAMENTAL TREES, Rosea, 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 hinds. Fu I particulars in future advertise* ments. ALFRED HARRISON, 5 1053 Auctioneer. , SATURDAY, MAY 31st Town Section 1002 9 Also, TWO BUILDING SITES, Near the Woollen Factory. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received 4n» structions from Mr Maddern, on . account of his leaving the district, to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, Slat May, T.S. 1002, corner of Walker and Cos streets. In is well fenced and im* proved ; desirable building site. Also, Lots 38 and 39, being part of block known as Orr’s, each containing about 1 rood 39 perches. These are also nicely fenced and planted ; capital building sites. Intending purchasers are invited to in* spent 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 CO VERS Etc., Etc., Etc. Terms liberal. Sale at 1.30. ~T. BULLOCK, 5 1045 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 31st MAY, 1884. ONE OP THE BEVT PARMS IN' CANTERBURY. Messrs h. matson & co. 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— BIS MAGNIFICENT Farm OF 410 acres 410 Divided into THREE FARMS of 110 acres, 145 acres, 155 acres (more or less) Of tha 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 alt-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 been exaggerated in the above advertisement. H. MATSON & CO., Christchurch. MATSON, COX & CO., 5 937 Ashburton. SPLENDID Farm. METHVEN D STRICT. Adjoining Messrs Gould and Cameron's and containing 817 ACRES Of the best wheat producing land in Canterbury. Messrs matson, cox- & co., have received instructions from Ur James Johnstone, to Sell by Public Auction, AT West street, Ashburton, OK SATURDAY, 14th JUNE, 1884, At 12 o’clock, Hia first-class FARM of 317 Acres of rich Land, being R.S. 23646-7 and 26033, adjoining Gould and Cameron’s. The Fatm is well watered, first-class fences, and a considerable portion is in English Grata. 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, the above Farm as it is without doubt one or the most fertile pieces of land in the Methveu or any other district. No reserve. 5 1051 MATSON, COX & GO. Land. Land. Land. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the Mort gagees to Sell by Public Auction, at TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, OK SATURDAY, 14th JUNE, JBB4, At 12 o’clock sharp, The Undermentioned Properties, viz. A. B. P. 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 0, partially fenced, near Maronan 0 0, near Sherwood, laid . down in English grass 0 0, near Winslow 20, rear Winslow 0 0, Mount Somers district „ 27929-30-338 „ 27966 -SOO ~27884-5 - 430 „ 27882 3 —337 „ 31469 —SOO „ 23677 to Q . w n Seafiald, ring 23685 u u » fenced, plenty of water, stable, &e To intending purchasers or speculators we would say go and inspect for your selves, as the mortgagees have determined to sell. Toms—2s per cent, cash, balance at three years at 6£ per cent. 5 XCSO MATSON, COX * CO,