requires painting, more esp ciaay 'he iron Btops over the rails, as they are becoming lusty.- 3. The labor gang have been engaged informing footpaths in S.E. Town Beltand Wakanui road: making footpath j in Wills street East; working in river and clearing mxllrace: making and fixing culverts ; clearing side-channels; attending to water supply etc. Having completed the formation of the b.E. Belt footpaths, etc, the gang is now engaged in making hp the footpath m West street, as by the Council, and will commence farming Havelock street West on Wednesday. Orlviedlander proposed That the footpaths in the town be put upon a pro per level.” This -was seconded by Cr-Nelaon. Or Bird pointed oat that there would be great difficulty in adhering to this reso lution in all oases. Where railway cross ings existed it would be impracticable.^ The Mayor concurred with Or Bird, bat if Or Friedlandor would amend his resolution by adding the words “ where practicable,” it would have his cordial support. » Or Nelson said that he had seconded the proposal under a misapprehension, and eventually Or Friedlander withdrew his motion.

TaNDBBS. Tenders for the supply of shingle were opened, and that of Messrs Joyce Bros accepted'Ut Is Id for footpath, and Is for road shingle. The tender of Mr Nicholas Fitzgerald for oats at Is lid per bushel " . was accepted, and of Mr R. S. Bean for chaff at L 3 12s per ton. Bis Worship the Mayor said that to keep faith with Mr Oates he would more that the Engineer inspect the part cf the town referred to by that gentleman and report to next meeting. This was seconded by Or A. Ore and earned. .ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to L 69 16b were passed for payment, and the Council ad journed.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

Lonoon, May 29. It is* announced that Mr Redmond, member for Wexford, and Mr Sexton, member for Sligo, are making the naces miy arrangements for a visit to Australia. The Adelaida Town and Qountry Bank have established a branch office in Lon £on. _ . It is now considered certain that the Recidivists Bill be passed by the French Chambers without amendment. A subse quent .compromise is however possible „ between the British and the French au thoritioi on the subject of operation of the Act. The prospectus will be issued to-mor row of the new Oriental Banking Corpora ■ tion, with a capital of.L2 ; 000,0u0 in. LlO The first issue of shares will be lor L 1,000,000. London, Juno 3 A Committee of the French Senate have prepared, their draft report on the . lUddiviato Bill. They approve of the 1 ijampl&proviaions of the Bill, and confirm -V transport criminals to French Guiana. They expunged the clause which proposed to utilise the Marquesas or Mendaaa Islands, in the Pacific Ocean, as penal settlements. The Committee ' farther express their approval of the sng- Eition to release criminals after they ve served six years’ imprisonment in the places to which they may be trans ported.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, June 4. Some little excitement has been caused by a reported oase of smallpox. A man named Barker, lately arrived from Tas mania, was found to be suffering from a and the doctors are at variance whether.it is veritable smallpox or chicken pox. Meanwhile ihe patient is isolated at the samtorium, and his effects have been burned. . . Great preparations are being made fer the exhibition of rowing by Hanlan on the Albert Park Lake next Saturday. An Austrian named Suttorn, who was being conveyed from Adelaide to Sydney to answer a charge of murder, seized the moment when the constable’s attention was diverted and jumped overboard. Boats were lowered, but were unable to find him. •Mwrgan, the man under sentence of death for the Panmnre murder, has made a fult confession of his guilt. - He said be had several drinks, and must have been maddened by them. He says that the girl made such a resistance that he killed her outright. The Sandhurst mining returns for May show a decided improvement, Sydney, June 4. Bishop Barry has'exciied the ire of the total abstainers by expressing the opinion that a moderate use of stimulants is al lowable.

The application for the release of “o lunatic Cresswell from the Parramatta * Asylum on the ground that ho is Arthur Orton ie again adjourned. Efforts are being made to accord a fitting reception to Archbishop Moran on his arrival. • Information has'been received from the San Franoisco police authoritiea that the dynamite party intend to send emissaries to Australia. Steamers arriving from America will ■ be subjected to strict examination, and the public buildings will be carefully . {guarded. At the race meeting on Saturday Jessie won the Birthday Cup. Archbishop Meran on bis arrival will be the guest of Governor Loftus at Govern ment House. Information has been received by the Government of a threatened invasion of dynamite emissaries from America. Some i .tune since a San Francisco detective of - . polje* oonuaanioated to the authorities of this colony certain information to the B effect;that the dynamite party contem plated iespatehing emissaries from Arne riba, s afid subsequent communications have confirmed the information. The ' matte# waaodb rider ed at a meeting of the - flabiaet yesterday, when specific instruc > c tfpsne were given to the Inspector-General ,'i Of? Police to have the public buildings Specially'‘protected, and also a strict in . vestigation of the American mail steamers willb*made. Brisbane, June 4. on '* T “ it to H -||fi|fofctbiro,and this northern pacta. steiunersAroher and Taldara lately pbllision In the Brisbane river. s good deal damaged, bnt no occurred to those aboard. Agent-General, isfreoover £*•

PARLIAMENTARY.

it motion. |1 «|«if^ a £v: ’' ’ WbliinOton, To-day. haa jost given notice Wt : “FriaaT nest, move — bu no confidence in either in ite or - general conduct of MSB ! s!lr rfl -f I ii ■ 1

SPORTING.

BEIINW'SiT StEBf£EOBABEB. acting to be held at the auspices of the Wellington Jockey Club fim&rarJal; 13, and about L3CO the principal event sots.

PA9IA&U RACES. The names of Barbary (list 71b) and Thorntop (10-U) were omitted from the handicap for the Steeplechase to be run at Oaraaru on the 12th inst.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

, (bEOTEr’s' TELKORAMS —COPYRIGHT. 1 Shipping. London, June 7. Arrived Dunelm, ship, from the Bluff (Feb. 8lh). The Relief of Souakim. Cairo, June 8. In consequence of the present serious aspect of affairs at Souakim, Admiral Lord John Hay, Commander of the Mediterranean squadron, has proceeded thither. The Pall of Berber. Intelligence of the fall of Berber is generally believed to be incredible, and it is expected that contradictory news will shortly be received. The recent reports brought in by natives show that the news of the projected expedition for the relief of Khartoum has had good effect upon the rebels, who are said to b& retreating into Kordotan, fearing the arrival of the British troops. The American I residency. New York, Jime 8. The Republican parly are strongly objecting to the nomination of ex-Secre tary Blaine as a candidate for the Pre sidency, and refuse to agree with the decision of the Chicago Convention. [Received June 10, 2.15 p.m.} The Coming Conference. London, J une 9. In the House of Lords to-day Earl Granville, Foreign Secretary, in reply to an inquiry, stated that parleying with France in connection with the projected' European Conference on Egyptian affairs, is proceeding in a very satisfac tory manner. His Lordship added that he hoped to be able to make a statement on the subject next week. The Settlement of the Egyptian Difficulty. The-Pall Mall Gazette to-day pub lishes a paragraph asserting 1 that Eng land and France have arrived at an agreement regarding Egypt, and that England, will lend that country L 8 ,000,000. Also that the British Government consents to the principle of a multiple control of Egyptian finances, and that the British forces will remain in Egypt for at least three years and a half, and that Turkey will occupy the Red Sea ports and send a force of 15,000 men to pacify the Sou dan.

AUSTRALIAN.

(reuter’s telegrams—copyright.) The Coming Race. Sydney, Yesterday. It has been finally decided that the match between Hanlan and Beach shall take place on August i6th on the Parramatta river. [Received June 10,12.40 p. m. ] The Chartered Bank Robbery. Melbourne, To-day. It is understood that some dis closures will shortly be made in con nection with the robbery which took place at the branch of the London and Chartered Bank at Horsham on and March last. Opening of Parliament. The Victorian Parliament has been opened to-day. The Federal Council Bill will take precedence of other busi ness, but otherwise it is believed the programme for the session is unimpor tant. It is understood that no change will be made in the tariff. Shipping. Sydney, To-day. Arrived—Manapouri, last evening. A land Bill * Brisbane, To-day. The Secretary 'of Lands has intro duced in the Legislative Assembly a, Bill providing for leasing the Crown lands and the abolition of the present practice.

TELEGRAMS.

[PBE PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Fatality. Auckland, To-day. Jones, a baker, of Symmonds street, was kilted by a cart running over him. A Private Bill. A Bill has been drafted to remove the control of the Onehunga (harbor from the Government to the Board. The Ban Francisco Mail. A telegram received by the local agent states that the Australia left San Francisco on time-table date. She is due here on the 26th. Supreme Court. Napier, To-day. At the Supreme Court in the case of Robert Collins for horse stealing, a ver dict of “ Not Guilty ” was returned. John Berbeck, for larceny from an hotel, wan sentenced to twelve- months. The Ormondville Tragedy. This morning li. li. Edwards, charged with murdering his wife and four children at Ormondville, was put on his trial. On the question “ Guilty or not guilty!” being asked by the Registrar, the prisoner remained silent about a minute, during which the crowded spec tators held their breath. The Registrar again put the question, and the prisoner replied, “ Guilty.” Then there was an other deadly silence, which was broken by the prisoner adding,- “ Guilty, but I was not in my right mind.” This was taken as a plea of “Notguilty." The trial will last all day, but no new facts Are likely tp be brought to light. Divorce Case. Wellington, To-day. In the Divo oe Court a petition has been filed in the case of Craig v Craig. Th petitioner, who is a gardener residing iii the Butt district, seeks a dissolution of marriage on the grounds of his wife’s adultery. Miners on Strike. Kimara, To-day. There are now 96 miners on striae against the new regulations that have been issued for the use of the sludge channel. The men complain that the regulations are too oppressive, and would not enable-them t» earn more than a bare living, as the price of water for sluicing is 20s to 23s higher than in any part of the colony. Suffocated. Charles Klees, who used to keep the hotel at the month of the Teremakau .river, Was suffocated in his claim. At the inquest a verdict of accidental death was returned.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1884.



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Business Notices. Music. Herr weiss, pianist, late of the Willmott Company, takes engagements for Theatrical cthows, Con certs, Balls and Private Partit a. Tir.ns moderate. Address, P;<at Office, Lauria ton, South Rakaia. 6 1139 Corn Crushed. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS, HAVING leased that large Grain Store from Mr T. Bullock, I am pre pared to STORE GRAIN and other pro duce at lowest profitable rates. CHAFF FOR SALE. 3 629 T. H. ZOUCH.



T O PURCHASERS OF CROWN LANDS. FOR SALE—The NEW ZEALAND CROWN LANDS GUIDE for 1884. Priot., Jna Shilling. Apply, “ GUARDIAN ” OFFICE.



JQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge DRAPER AISD 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 Gutting. their Dresses and Chil dren’s apparel from the above Patterns, which are universally used. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry office for Female Servants. * 1 173



1 A AAA BOTTLES SOLD LAST JLUjUUU last winter. USE DR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, A safe, pleasant, and reliable medicine for the cure of Colds, Coughs, and'all Throat and Lung diseases. Sold all over the colonies by Chemists and Storekeepers in Is 6d and 2s 6d bottles. Wholesale Agents Harris and Son, and Kbmftoornb, Pkossjsr and Co., Christchurch ; or to the proprietor, fl. CITRON, 6 1110 Akaroa.



B. Baker, (Late of Baker Bros.) JJUILDER, CABINET-MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER. Corner of Peter and Williams street. Id premises recently occupied by W, R. Dunn. 6 1122



TO HOUSEHOLDERS AND OTHERS All whc wishjto save 25 per cent, in their meat account. R. Lancaster Having reduced hia staff about £lO per week, he inters shifting his principal Branch of Business to the READY-MONEY MEAT MART, where, for cash, he intends sellingQmeat cheaper than ever. Prompt monthly customers waited on and supplied at cash prices. All joints marked in plain figures. No deception | 16 ounces to the lb. Money saved is money earned these critical times. 5 1071 R. LANCASTER.



New books i new books i! New Books. —Land Nationalisa tion, by Wallace ; Progress and Poverty, by Henry George ; also, Social Probleirs, by Henry George ; Sergeant Ballantyne’s Experiences, John Halifax Gentlemen, Abbott’s Life of Bonaparte, The Race horse in Training, by Day ; The Invasion of the Crimea, by Kinglake; Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations ; 10 vola Cham bers’ Encyclopedia ; Choice Works of Mark Twain, in 1 vol; ditto Artemus Ward, 1 vol; Life and Works of St Paul; Four Years of Irish History by Duffey, Chambers’ Book of Days, George Eliot’s Works, Life of George Cruikahank, Bal four’s Botany, Thompson’s Land and the { Book. THomasl?. Farley, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton. ICTORIA HOUSE, A HEAVY STOCK OF NEW & DURABLE WINTER GOODS IN DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Boots, &c., to select from. Sterling Value ! Popular Prices ! ! The Shilling Table still the Attraction Dimant and Coe, Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, &c. (Late J. Orr and Go). East and Tancrbd Streets, As b burton. 6289 A NEWDFP A KTURE.—Why is my new Fruit and Italian Warehouse lile a ri er? Because it becomes flo ded now anl again with new Goods to meet the steadily increas ing demands. T 7 good; but that’s not the answer. Try again. Becaus “ Shops may come and shopi may go, but this goes on for ever.” Very good indeed; but still that’s not the answer. Here it is then—Because it has a bank on either side. I trust the intell'gtnt ;hd discerni g pu’ lie will mark, learn, and inwardly digest the fol owing part of thisadver-, tisement. 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, t b N®lson is a tea. taster of life-long experience, and his blends of pure Indian and other teas give universal satisfaction. ny them 1 I am wholesale and retail Agent for Ashburton, and these teas of the different kinds and prices, 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 Ashburton and ncighljorhood. I shall be supplied with the vanous 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 1 own.—H. M. CARSON,



Pub ic Notices: jy o W READY. MAPS of the Town of Ashburton and Suburbs, showing sub-divisions up to date may be obtained at our offices. Mounted, 22s 6d ; unmounted, 16s. FOOKS & SON, 5 995 Licensed Surveyors. THE ZEALAND MEAT PRESERV ING COMPANY, Washdyke, Desire to intimate that the Works will be CLOSED for the Season at the end of this month, and that the Manager will attend the sales on the 17th and 14th instaut, for the purpose of purchasing any suitable sheep. 6 1142 COUNT? COUNCIL. I hereby give notice that, in accordance with 48th section of The Counties Act, 1876, I appoint WEDNESDAY, 18th day of June, 1884, at 10 a.m., at the Re sident Magistrate’s Court to hear and de termine all OBJECTIONS to the Elec toral Roll, TBB4-85, for the County of Ashburton. H. 0. BADDELBY, Resident Magistrate. Ashburton, June 10th, 1884. 6 1140 WE, the undersigned, having pur chased the Book Debts of E. C. Fribble, of Ashburton, butcher, have placed the same in the hands of Mr W. S. Gundrt for immediate Collection, and his receipt only will be sufficient dis charge. All accounts must be paid at once. DAVID THOMAS, OCTAVIUS DIGBY. J9th May, 1884. 5 970 rjYRESPASS NOTICE. Considerable damage having been done to the fences on the Fairfield Estate by persons coursing, the undersigned hereby give notice that any person or persona found TRESPASSING on the Fairfield Estate, near Ashburton, in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. Any one giving such information as will lead to the conviction of the offender or offenders will be rewarded. MILES & CO., Agents for the Proprietors of the 6 1119 Fairfield Estate. MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OP SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. Singing Glass for Ladies and Gentlemen at the Oddfellows’ Hall every Thursday Evening at 8 o’clock. Terms—One Guinea per quarter.



4 602 A DIE S’ DRAPER Y DEPOT. Mrs GL Compton, DRAPER, Ex c., Moobe street, Opposite Friedlander Bros., BEGS to announce to the Ladies of Asha burton and surrounding districts that she has commenced business as DRAPER, and invites a call to inspect her NEW STOCK, which is being sold cheap for CASH. 6 1138



Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rale of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over j ward, Manager, Office Aioaao Ohambeis, Burnett street. nl y - *• Adjournment of district court. The Sitting of the District Court, fixed for 10th June, will be Adjourned to the I2th June instant. By order, WALTER MARTIN, Cierk of Court. Ashburton, 9th June, 1884. 6 1137 JOHN FOWLER, Corn and Chaff Store, Tancred street. J. F. has always on hand : Seed Oats, Feed Oats, Crushed Oats Oaten Chaff, Straw Chaff, Chick Whe.at Barley, Potatoes, Carrots, Flour Oatmeal, Cheese, Bran, Sharps And general produce. Tea, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Salt, by the bag or box. Grain bought and sold on commission. All goods delivered to any part of the town at pi ices that will defy competition. Note address : J. FOWLER, 6 1082 The old stand, Tancred street.



THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK ANO SALEYARDS COMPANY (LIMITED),, ia 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 10Q0 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for



in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, 3 407 Secretary. pUBLIC NOTICE, Having been appointed Sole Agent in the Ashburton County for the sale of “ The Maclean Pickle and Preserving Company’s goods,” T 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 International 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 also a letter highly commendatory from the President of the New Zealand Indus trial Exhibition, 1883 and 1884 (no awards having been given).”—“ Professor A. W. Bickerton, Colonial At jlyst, re ports ; —The pickles having been ex amined, were found to be well preserved; of good color, and perfectly free from adulteration. These pickles have been in use in my own household for some time past, and 1 consider them to be superior to those imported. The samples examined were purchased from a grocer in the city, and may therefore be considered to rep' e sent the average quality.” —B. E. POYNTZ, Novelty m, Burnett street, Ashburton- S 605



Entertainments. i SHBURTON RINK CLUB. The next Rink will be on THURS DAY, June I2'h, at the Town Hall. DAYID ZANDER, 6 1141 Hon. Secretary. Lost. IMPOUNDED, at South Rakaia, May 26, from Somerton, 20 Sheep ; also, from' Acton, May 27, 15 Sheep, two branded SP on rump in red, the rest in distinct brands and various ear marks, a mixed lot. If not released before 11th June they will be sold at noon. GEO. SHELLOCK, 6 1133 Poundkeeper. Tenders. r pENDERS are invited for PLOUGH- X ING 100 acres near Wosterfield, sin x lOin. Tenders close on WEDNESDAY even ing next. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JifPHSON & MAUD, 6 1131 Tinwald. Election Notices. fjl O THE 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 date as possible. Yours faithfully, 5 966 J. OATHOART WASON



Mr Wason ■REQUESTS THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON TO MEET HIM AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE, LISMORE, TUESDAY, JUNE 10. Chair to be taken at 7- 30 p.no. 6 1125



Mr Wason REQUESTS THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON, To MEET him at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 14, At 7.30 p.m. 6 1128



Sir Julius Vogel W™ A ADDRESS THE ELECTORS OF SHBUETON AX THE TOWN HALL, ON FRIDAY, 13th JUNE, At 8 p.ra. ALFRED HARRISON, 6 1093 Hon. Sec,



rpo SIR JULIUS VOGEL, K.C.M.G. Sir, —We, the undersigned Electors of Ashburton, desire that you will permit yourself to be Nominated as a Candidate for the House of Representatives in the place of Mr E. G. Wright, feeling sure that the colony requires all the political experience available to help it in the pre sent crisis. Should you accede to our request, we pledge ourselves to do all in our power to secure your return. W. 0. WALKER, DONALD WILLIAMSON, and Seventy-five others. O. THE ELECTORS ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Gentlemen,— ln reply to your requisi tion, I have pleasure in placing my ser vices at your disposal. My inducement to re-enter Parliament is the hope to be use ful. New Zealand should be now enjoy ing exceptional prosperity ; causes which, I think, are removeablo produce the de pression which is driving away capital, paralysing enterprise, and reducing the power to employ labor and encourage in dustry. I hope to be able to aid in re moving the causes, as also to assist in con solidating a strong party. At present public men appear to bo separated, not so much by practical as by theoretical ques tions. The aspiration to be of service alone tempts me in my present impaired state of health (the result of a slow re covery from a severe illness), to accept the responsibilities you offer me.J On ac count of my invalid condition, I must ask you to excuse my addressing more than one meeting. Pray believe (that I am not insensible to the importance of all parts of the district and to tho claims of the electors where ever they reside. lam simply unfit for the exertion now, though after the session I hope to bo able to do much more. OF THE 6 1092 Your obedient servant, JULIUS VOGEL.



Stock Sales. A K A I A Stock Sales. The undersigned will hold regular SALES of all classes of STOCK, etc., etc., at South Makan, on ihe under mentioned dates, the Ist an J 3id TL DAY in each month : June 19th THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0. W. TURNER, Agent. Matson, Cox & Go. L, OXLEY, Rakaia Agent. For Sale. Potatoes. 171 DR SALE, in large or small quanti . ties, good BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 913 West street.



gOUTHLAND. FOR SALE, To close a k Trustee’s account. FOR SALE, A first class FARM, consisting of 914 acres of land, on the celebrated Ben Moore Flat. The land is in good heart, principally jn grass, and is subdivided into seven paddocks, and a railway line is laid out on the property, placing it within an easy distance of a port. F. FERRIMAN, 6 1112 Ashburton.



To Let. npO BE LET, —Four hundred Acres of JL Stubble Land, in one or more lots ; also, Tussock Land. Apply to Mr Jame son, or Dr Tkevor. 6 1132 P A EM S TO LET. The undersigned has several eligible PROPERTIES TO LET in the Ashbur ton district. george Jameson, 5 1049 Ashburton. Auctions. Clearing Sale AT METHVEN, ON THURSDAY, 12th JUNE, 1884. MILES & 00. are instructed by Mr John Hildreth to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, at Methven,



The whole of his ■LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Comprising, Draught Gelding, 6 years old » »> £ j> j> »> * » „ Mare, 6 „ 2 Cows, young and good milkers Drays and Frames Double-furrow Ploughs, by Reid and Gray Iron Harrows Reaper and Binder Horse-power Ohaffcutter Harness and sundries The horses are all sound, staunch, thorough good workers, and are well known in the district. Sale will commence at 12.30 sharp. Further Entries can be made with Mr Patton, hotelkeeper, Methven. MILKS & CO. J. T, FORD, Auctioneer. GEO, JAMESON, 6 1088 Agent, Asnburton. Land. Land. Land. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the Mort gagees to Sell by Punlic Auction, at TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON SATUBDAY, 14th JUNE, 1884, At 12 o’clock sharp. The Undermentioned Properties, viz,:— A. R. p. Township of Chertsey—3o 2 26, splendid land R.S. 32114—58 3 0, in tussock R.S. 28935 railway station, in tussock 0, partially fenced, near 0, near Sherwood, laid down in English grass 0, near Winslow 0, near Winslow 0, Mount Somers district q Seafield, ring ’ 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—2o per cent, cash, balance at three years at 7 per cent. „ 27929-30-338 „ 27965 —SOO „ 27884-5 - 430 „ 27882-3 —337 „ 31469 —6OO ~ 23677 to n*? 1 ? 23685 0 5 1050 MATSON, COX & CO. Special Terms will be allowed to PURCHASERS OF PIANOS FROM £6O UPWARDS EOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS, in consequence of being largely overstocked. 200 PIANOS TO SELECT FROM Bt VARIOcS MAKERS, including all the principal and Continen tal manufacturers. Brinsmead and Sons, Erard, Collat'd and Oollard, Broad wood, Lipp and Sohn, Playel, Bord, the Loipziger model, Dres: den model and many others. Milner & Thompson Ashburton, 441 H. M, JONES, Aosnt.



Filedla-nder Bras. i r r|"o THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON AND ' SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. Fried] ander Bros. Beg to inform the Ladies of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts that they hare secured the services of MISS GREEN ot Dunedin to superintend their DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, and as she comes to them recommended by one of the Best Houses in the Trade they have every confidence in soliciting the patronage of those requiring DRESSES OR JACKETS MADE IN THE LATEST STYLES, combining economy with a P E R F’ E C T FIT. FRIEDLANDER BROS., DIRECT IMPORTERS. Twenty-five cases and bales of NEW GOODS just landed by the s.s. Aorangi, comprising Blankets, Flan nels, Sheetings, Calicoes, Hosiery, Dress Goods, etc., and a Magnificent Stock of New Clothing, latest styles. Gent’s Hats, Mercery and Under clothing in great variety.



TO FARMERS. LARGE STOCK OF SEED WHEATS, viz:— HUNTERS’ WHITE, ROUGH CHAFF, TUSCAN, ESSEX, PEARL, Etc. , Em, Etc., All grown on good land, clean and true to naipe. LARGE SHIPMENT NEW CLOVERS, Just Landed in Splendid Order, Samples and Quotations forwarded per post on application. Plough Shares! Plough Shares! THE (OLD “ CIRCLE BRAND. JUST LANDED- A LARGE QUANTITY OF ALL SIZES. Eluestone! OUR SHIPMENT OP BLUESTONE (First Class Quality) IS JUST TO HAND, AND WILL BE SOLE AT LOWEST PRICES. Friedlander Bros.



Matson. Cox and Co. HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at , leas than cost colonial r BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to LSS a ton TURNIP A RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low price* ENGLISH A OTHER CLOVERS Matson, oux ? vt» o'* llakaia. WE hare much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the Bakaia District that we hare made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we hare every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 413 MATSON, COX A OO.' Matson. Cox & Co. Auctioneers & valuators, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RA CES * AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL M KRCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, 6 wt>ed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnip* Skirvin Swedes and other Tarmp Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Glover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, Ac. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES



CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. - LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OP HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OP STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. Fortnightly sales OP STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD Alternately. NEXT~SALB AT TIN WALD YARDS ON • TUESDAY, JUNE 10. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Go Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co.- Robey’s Threshing Michicra, MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET,- Ashburton *0 F O R S PRIVATELY— -13 - Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromore, free hold 1000 Acres, improved, Dromore, lease ‘ hold 2500 Acres, improved, Coalgate, free* hold 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeacb, free hold 237 Acres, improved, Longbeachf 370 Acres improved, Longbeaoh 449 Acres, splendid farm, Wakanni 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 A cres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Monnt Hntt. 564 Acres, improved, Rangitafa 1394 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsoy 126 Acres, all in English Chartsey 242 Acres, improved; Seafield 650 270 400 100 265 497 398 do do do’ do do do do do do do Hinds do tussock, Dunsandel do improved, part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi. tata Island 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands 1090 Acres, improved, Ealing 25(H) Acres, do Dunsandel SO Acres 2 roods 26 perches, adjoin ing Ohertsey township 90 Acres, R.S. 34301, 34302, Ellas mere district 225 Acres, R.S. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district 58 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 32114, Ash burton County 337 Acres, R.H. 28935, near Ealing railway station 338 Acres, R.S. 27929, 27930, partly fenced, Ashburton County 3487 Acres, R.S. 32289, 32290, 32291, 32384, 32385, 32146, 33238, 30073, portly fenced, Rakaia 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23654, 23685, improved, Seafield 430 Acres, R.S. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27882, near Winslow 500 Aorss, R. 8. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R. S. 27985, near Sherwood, Chersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanni Also a large number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven etc. 560 Acres North Rakaia, Bankside, R.S. 32035 1108 Acres North Rakaia, R.S. 32055, 32060 360 Acres Ashley Gorge 2808 Acres Kakaia, adjoining Cowar, * splendid land 1200 Acres WaitaL_ mostly all old swamp land 2485 Acres Waikari, adjoining G. H. Moore’s splendid laud 2573 Acres Waikari, adjoining G. EL Moore's estate 423 MATSON, COX & CO