AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, May 21. The Rev Ohaa. Strong, wrl ing from Scotland, made an application to the Pres byterian Assembly for the usual certifi - cate. It was resolved to transmit the matter to the next Assembly. The attention of the Government was called to a large quantity of explosives stored in the Bay, and also in Melbourne, and precautions are being taken, A man who hid tried to cross Mount Hotham to Harrietville was found dead in the enow. The Salvation Army leaders continue to be fined for leading processions through the streets. Thos. P. Purves has been appointed Melbourne Manager of the New York Life Insurance Company. -Sydney, May 21. 'The unemployed agitation is continued, httt the' majority of those anxious to obtain work have'been provided for. Owing to ite having come tOvthe know ledge of the Government that offers of 6s . and 6s 6d a day have been refused, all relief has been stopped. The agitators met and denounced the Government in unmeasured terms, using strong and Somewhat infhmmatory language. One Smith, who does not belong to the ranks of the unemployed, was a prominent offender. The matter has been brought under the notice of the House, and measures have been taken to ensure pro tection. M The Land Bill is being proceeded with each evening, and good progress is made ; still it will be soma time before it leaves the Assembly. The weather has been cold and wintry, with some rain. Great preparations are being made to {ive a suitable reception to Archbishop leran on his arrival. Booth continues successful, and the mission meetings are crowded. Brisbane, May 21. At an influential public meeting, pre sided over by the Mayor, at which the Chief Justice and Bishop Hale attended, resolutions were passed recording an em phatic .and solemn protest against the - reoidiviste scheme. The Dorinda, which left on Tuesday for London, took 3,594 carcases of mutton and 100 quarters of beef.

CRICKET.

ASHBURTON COUNTY CRICKET CLUB. The following are the batting and bow ling averages, of the Ashburton County Cnetcet Club, kindly placed at our dis posal by the Honorary Secretary:— bat Ting.

COURSING.

_ PPWWON PARK ocas. There was a good attendance at the Conning Meeting held on the Plunipton grpund yesterday, considering the threat- i enpag weather and counter-attractions, < between §OO and persona being pre- ( cent The sport was good ami the great j .majority of the hares escaped, kills being , the exception and not the rule The following are the results : ' BntTHBA? Staples, for 16 puppies at L 3 each. Winner, L3O; ruuner-ap, Ll2 ; two doga, £8 each. Mr J. Tweedy’s bk w a Etar of the Sodth, by Spring—Topsy, beat Mr J. Bussell’s be w- b Bonnie Belle, by Cham pagne Charlie—Semaphore •' Mr .IX O’Brien’s b w b Obscurity, by Lancashire Lad—Sea Lass best Mr S. Stewart’s bk w b Wbipper, by Spring— Maggie;: Mr Zander’s bk w b Fairy Queen, by Tiger—Tell Tale, beat-Mr G. Simpson’s f sFossiker, bj Weanie—Aunt Sally . Messrs E- and C. Hill’s bk w b Maraschino, by Champagne Charlie— Socket, beat Mr T. Farrell’s f w *b -British 1 Queen, by Happy-go-Lnoky— Echo . ' Mrß, J r Bill’s (ns) bk w b Oliquot, by Champagne Charlie—Rocket, beat Mr E. Deacon’s f d Bedftllow, by Seafield—Bed mate Mr T. Napier’s be b Blue Velvet, by Blondln—Gossip, beat Mr J. Burnett’s bk w b Blanche, by Weanie-—Aunt Sally Messrs Hale and J udge’a bk w b Prin- Peas Charlotte, by Champagne Charlie— Papanni, beat Mr E. S. B. Bell’s bd d Ragkmnfpn, by Crichope Linn—Riot Mr Bifagbatn’s bk w b Forget-me-not, hr Spring—TOpsy, beat Mr T. Bassett’s bk w b Bohemian Girl, by Champagne Charlie—-Semaphore Second Round. Obscurity beat Star of the Spath Maraschino beat Fairy Queen Oliquot beat Blue Velvet ' Princess Charlotte beat Forget-me-not Third Bound. .. ' Maraschino beat Obscurity - Princess Charlotte beat Oliquot Final. Messrs B. qnd C. Hill’s bk w d Mara- Ehino, by Champagne Charlie—Rocket, ■at Messrs Hale and Judge’s bk w b Princess Charlotte, by Champagne Charlie '—Papanni, and w. n. Thb Qcbsn’s Stake, for eleven all ages, at L 5 each. Winner, L3O; runner-up, L 1& ; third dog, LlO. First Rout^. Messrs Ross and Bassett’s w b Gran-u- Wail, by Musket—Banshee, beat Mr S. ■B. Bell’s bd d Sir George, -by Balcbristie It—Restless iMr-E. R- Deacon’s f w d Seadrift,.by Hpck —Sea Lass, bent Mr T. Mutter’s f b Butterfly, by Master Tom—Venus .- ‘ Mr J. Black’s bk w r Echo, by Tptara Echo, beat Mr J. Howe’s f w d Grand ■ Fkaornyby Azamat—Belle of the Isle .Farrell’s bk -w d Glasgow Collie, Sby Capital— H memos, .beat* Mr J. Wild’s bk w d Seott, byßlaekboy—Pan- Mr'J. Crawshaw’s br w b Bed of Stone, Iby Hock—Sea Lass, beat Messrs Hale and Judge’s r; w d Hercules, by Champagne Charlie—Papanni 1 Mr. D. O’Brien’s bk w d Obstacle, by Lmn—Hiuampa, a bye.

Second Rou id. Gran-u-Wai beat Seadrift Glasgow Coll e beat Echo Obstacle beat Bed o' Stone Third Round. Gran-u-Wail beat Obstacle Glasgow Collie a bye. Final. Messrs Ross and Bassett’s r w b Gran u-Wail, bv Musket—Banshee, beat Mr T Farrell’s bk w d Glasgow Collie, by Capita] —Hinemoa, and won.

SHORTING.

PLUMPTON PARE RACES. The following are the. results of the races which, took place yesterday at Piumpton Park Handicap Time Trot r f 25 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs from the stake ; about three miles ; no weight under lOst. Mr A. McConnell’s blk m Never Mind Her, 50sec (Owner). 1 Mr H. Mcßratnay’a b g Warrior, 25»ec ... ... ... (Keith) 2 The following also started:—Flora, Miriam, Sea Kate, Jimmy, 15iao ; For mosa, Spot, Minnie, 25see ; Dol|y, No vice, Maggie, 45secs ; Gog, 60seo; The Flying Handicap of 30 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs from the stake; about three-quarters of a nii'e. MrJ. Lunn’s br g Whitbach, aged, 9sfc 71b (Broxley) 1 Mr E. Leonard’s br h Shuffle the Brogue, 3 yrs, 6U 3ib... (White) 2 Mr W. Davidson’s ch g Gold Coast, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b (Watson) 3 Mr H. D. Bradley’s b g Pilgrimage (late Jack), 4 yrs, 9st 51b 0 The Handicap Tims Ti ot of 15 sovs; about two miles; no weight under lOst, MrH. Mcßratney’s b g Warrior, 15 sec (A. Keith) 1 Mr Sleinmetz’s b g Jerry, aged, 35 sec (Sinclair) 2 Mr T. Turvey’s b m Daisy, 35 sac ... 3 The Hack Race of 10 sovs ; about one mile ; no weight under Oat; post entry I sovs. Mr Higgin’s br h Pretender (J. / Webster) 1 Mr J. Napier’s b h Wee Roddie (A. Webster) 2 Mr Richard’s br h Oeo ... (Owner) 3 WAIMATE RACES. [SY TELEGRAPH. J Waimate, To-day. The following weights have been de clared by Mr Stu holme, handicapper, for the principal events at the Waimate Winter meeting on June sth: Steeplechase Cop. fit, lb. st. lb. Canard ... 12- 7 Waverley ... 10 0 Barbary ... 11 7 Glenora ... 10 0 Black Doctor 10 7 The Lad ... 10 0 Encore ... 10 3 Magic ... 10 0 Thorntop ... 10 0 Karearea ... 10 0 Hurdle Race. Canard ... 12 2 Larry ... 9 5 Barbary ... 11 0 Waverley ... 9 4 Milo ... 10 7 Moody ... 9 4 Black Doctor 10 4 Encore ... 9 4 Mokarakara 10 2 Thorntop ... 810 '"rnpper ... 10 2 Johnston’s Redcliff ... 9 6 Luggage ... 8 7 Karearea ... 9 6 The acceptances are due on the 31st ihat.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[redter’s telegrams—copyright.] The Conference. London, May 25. The French Government for some time past has been advancing obstacles in the way of the projected conference on the Egyptian affairs. Recent nego tiations, ' however, have resulted in smoothing the difficulties, and there are now prospects of an early meeting. The European delegates are in Lon don. An Annexation Petition. . The Marquis of Normanby, who is now in San Francisco, has for warded to the Queen the petition of the chiefs of Tanna, praying for an nexation of the New Hebrides by Australia. The Governor of Victoria. Sir H. B. Loch Governor elect of Victoria, has sailed for Australia. Ihe Coming Campaign. Cairo, May 25. The military staff in this country has, it has transpired, prepared plans for the expected autumn campaign in the Sou dan, otherwise nothing of importance has occurred since the despatch of last telegram. [Received May 27, 3.10 p.ra.] Egyptian affairs. Cairo, May 26. It is now 5 known that Mr (Clifford Lloyd, Under-Secretary for Home Affairs ii the Egyptian Ministry, who has gone to England on a leave of ab sence owing to illness, will not return to this country. It is stated that Nubar Pasha, President of the Council, in sists that all Europeans should be dis missed from the positions they now fill in the Ministry of the interior. The Points at Isane. London, May 26. In connection with the projected European Conference it is now asserted that England has accepted the principle of European control of Egyptian finances, and is now discussing with France the question of the duration of the British occupation.

AUSTRALIAN.

[esutbh’s telegrams—oopybight] The Mails. I Melbourne, Yesterday. Arrived, this evening—The P. and O. steamship Carthage, with the inward Brindisi mails, dated London, April 13 th. Th@ Chaptered Barth- The run on the Chartered Bank of Australia to-day, was chiefly confined to notes, and the total withdrawals have been slight. It is believed that the rumor regarding the stability of the Bank was circulated with a malicious intent. The. Weather. Sydney, Yesterday. Heavy rain, now amounting to over 41D, has fallen over a large part of the colony since Friday night. Shipping. Arrived, this morning - Union steam ship Waihora, from Auckland.

TELEGRAMS

[PEE PEERS ASSOCIATION, - ] The Cost of a Squib. Ws£t,iNqxp»; To-day. At the Magistrate’s Court this morning, Frederick Cooper, a compositor in the Gorer-iment Printing Office, was fined LB and costs for a breach of the Printers and Newspapers Registration Act, 1868, by printing and »irculating a squib about the Thorndou election without attaching an inprint thereto. Assault- Two seamen belonging to the Victory ware fined L 5 and LlO for assaulting the Uhief engineer of the steamer.

Wahatmi. Wahanui, the Ngatim uviopoto chief, has arrived at Wanganui ami comes on to Wellington. He will remain here through the session as he is anxious to see how it is worked. The West Coast Murderer. The Governor has declined to interfeie with the sentence of death passed on O’Donoghue, the Hokitika murderer, and the prisoner will therefore be executed. A Farewell Banquet. Dunedin, To day. Mr Robert Wilson, who leaves for England per the Aorangi, was entertained at a complimentary banquet last night. A Noble Colonist. The Times says that F. W. Grant, at present acting as assistant bailiff in the Oamaru district, is heir to the Earldom of Seafield, worth L 70,000 a year, to which his father ha* ju*t succeeded.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1334.



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Don’t Die in the House.—“ Rough on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, _ beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers, The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 1 E R 8 E T LODGE, 1811, E.C. The Regular MONTHLY MEETING will be held in the Maiooic Hall, on FRIDAY evening next (May 30th), at V. 30 p.m. A prompt response to Sum monses is expected. Visiting Brethren cordially invited By order of the W.M. Masonic. E. DIM ANT, 5 1040 Secretary.



Found. FOUND —One Black Mare, rising 4 yea-s, with cover and leather sur cingle , shod all round, no visible brand. Owner can have same by applying and paying expenses at Guardian Office. 5 1037 Tenders. rjlO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a Girls' High SCHOOL, in tim ber. Plans and specifications may be seen at our office, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 5 p.tn. on THURSDAY, 29th. C. E. FOOKS * SON, 5 994 Architects. fJIO 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 tender not necessarily accepted. 5 1028 R. BIRD. COUNTY COUNCIL. POISONED WHEAT. TENDERS are invited for the SUP PLY of 200 Bushels of Poisoned Wheat for tha destruction of Birds. Conditions are on view at the County Council Offices, Ashburton, and Oily Council Offices. Christchurch. Tenders endorsed “ Tender, Poisoned Wheat,” will be received at the Council Offices, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, 6th June next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 21, 1884. 5 1010 Business Notices. MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OP SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. Singing Class fer Ladies and Gentlemen at the Oddfellows' Hall every Thursday Evening at 8 o’clock. Terms—One Guinea per quarter. 4 602 * 4 SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The aliove Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over j ward, llunager. Office Aioaae Chambers, Burnett street. nl JQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT, Mrs Hodge DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, Begs to intimate tc the Ladies of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they will find a great saving of time and ma terial by Cutting their Dresses and Chil dren’s apparel from the above Patterns, which are universally used. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry office for Female Servants. 1 173 gPECIAL TERMS will be allowed to PURCHASERS OF PIANOS 3ROM £6Q UPWARDS BOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS, in consequence of being largely overstocked. 200 PIANOS TO SELECT FROM BY VAWO.S MAKERS, including all the principal and Continen tal manufacturers. Brinsmead and Pons, Erard, Collard and Collard, Broad\yood, Lipp and Sp.hn, Playel, Hord, the Leipziger model, Dres den model and many others. : Milner & Thompson ' Ashburton, I 441 a. M, JONES, A«*t?x.



Puttie Notices. : N ° T 1 0 The undersigned requests CLAIMS a .-ainst the late W. El. to tie sent in at once. F. ALL Boyle, T. BOVLB. Ashburton, May 23rd, 1884. 6 1019 Australian mercantile UNION FIRE ACCIDENT IN SURANCE OF NEW ZEALAND. Applications invited from gentlemen prepared (o represent (energetically) the above Companies. J. MoVEY BAIRD. Offices, Hereford street West, Christchurch. 5 103® "VTOTICB TO DEALERS, SHEEP iX DROVERS, &o. Any poison 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. DOWDINO, 5 943 Manager. N 0 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. FOOKB & SON. 5 995 Licensed Surveyors. WE, the undersigned, having pur chased the Book Debts of E -0. Pr’jbble, of Ashburton, butcher, have placed the same iu the hands-of Mr W. H. G undrt for immediate Collection, and his receipt only will bo sufficient dis charge. All accounts must be paid at once. DAVID THOMAS, OCTAVIUS DIGBY. 19th May, 1884. 5 970 Mount hutt koad 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, 6 1039 Chairman. THE ASHBURTON COUNTY 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. GEORGE JAMESON, 3 407 Secretary.



S HBURTON HIGH SCHOOL BOARD. The Ashburton High School Board pro pose to open a High School for Girls, and are commencing to build for the purpose. Parents intending to send Girls to the School are requested to communicate as soon as possible with the Secretary, as, if sufficient inducement offers, temporary arrangements will be made for commenc ing classes, pending the erection of the School. Instruction will be given in English, Latin, French, German, Drawing, Ele mentary Science and Needlework. Parents may select the subjects in which they wish their daughters to be instructed, with the Lady Principal’s ap proval. Arrangements will be made for such pupils as desire to be instructed in vocal and instrumental music,- charges for which will be extra. Fees per term L2 2s, payable in ad vance F. MAIN WARING, 5 993 Secretary. CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. Notice is hereby given that the Board is prepared to Let on Lease, for a term of fourteen years, the following Planta- Wherevera Plantation Reserve forms the boundary of several freehold sections, the property of d fferent owners, the Board will receive tenders for leasing the several portions of the Reserves adjacent to the several freeholds. Printed c 'pies of the terms and condi tions under which the Reserves will bo let, together with application forms, can be obtained at the offices of the County Councils of Pelwyn and Ashburton. Tenders for the above rquat be ad dressed to the Chairman of the Board, Christchurch, and sent in not later than the Slat of May. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. 20th May, 1884. • 5 985 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 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 tfie New Zealand Indus trial Exhibition, 1883 and 1834 (no awards having been given).” —“ Professor A. W. Bickerton, Colonial Ai ilyst, 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 I consider them to be superior to those imported. The samples examined were purchased from a grocer in the city, and may therefore bo considered to rep-e ---sent the average quality.” S. E. POYNTZ, Novelty Empo™ m, Burnett street, Ashburton. 3 505



Election Notices. rpO THE ELECTORS op ASHBURTOS. 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 i« my intention to offer myself as a c ndi* date for your suffrages at the forthcoming election, necessitated by Mr Wright’s re lirement. 1 shall take an early oppor tunity of explaining my political views at length. Your obedient servant, 5 1017 CHAS. W. PURNELL. Mr Purnell REQUESTS THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON To meet him at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 29th MAY, At 8 p. m. 5 1032



TO THE ELECTORS % OP 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." CATHOART WASON. Mr Wason R T QUESTS the Electors of Ashburton TO MEET HIM AT THE SOHOOLHOUSE, METHYEN, ON TUESDAY, 27th INST., At 7.30 p.m. 5 997 Mr Wason THE ELECTORS. ' OF ASHBURTON To meet him at the SOHOOLHOUSE, ALFORD FOREST, ON MONDAY, the 2nd JUNE, At 7.30 ; and at the SOHOOLHOUSE, MOUNT SOMERS, ON TUESDAY, the 3rd JUNE, At 7- 30. 5 1033



Entertainments. ■ ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOLROOM, ASHBURTON. SECOND SIXPENNY ENTERTAINMENT. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING. Commence at 8 p.m. 5 1029 rjIOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. Positively for one night only. WEDNESDAY, MAY 28. First appearance in Ashburton of MISS ATIGUSTAL. DARGON, the highly gifted elocutionist and star dramatic artiste, in a series of recitals, readings and dramatic sketches. See opinions of Australian and New Zealand press. Selections from the following dramatic gems:—Scenes from “School for Scandal ” (Sheridan) Snow ” (Watson) —Divorce scene ‘‘Henry VIII.” (Shakespeare) “Fontenoy ”or “ Charge of the Irish Brigade ” (Thomas Davis) —Scene from “ Deborah ” (Mosen thae) —“ The Raven” (E. A. Poe)—Chase scene, “ London Assurance ” (Boucicaul) —“ A Man’s a Man for a’ that ” (Burns) —“The Loot Heir ” humorous,(Hood) — Scenes from the “ Honeymoon ” (Tobin) —“ Bingen on the Rhine ” (Mrs Norton) —Scenes from “ Macbeth ” (Shakespeare) —“ Char£ e of the Light Brigade ” (Tennyson)—Court scenes, “ Merchant of Venice ” (shakespoare) Ride ” (T. B. Read)—-Comic chapter, “ Widow Bedott Papers” (Witchpr). Prices, 4s, 3s, 2d. Box plan at R. M. Jones’. Commence precisely at 8 p.m. Car riages at 0 45. W, R. Bishop, business manager for Miss Dargon. 5 1021 Baz;aar, Bazaar. Bazaar. BAZAAR, JN AID OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, WILL BE OPENED ON SATURDAY, MAY 31st, 1884, At 11 o’clock, IN THE TOWN HALL. A moat magnificent and beautiful and select lot of goods will be sold. The prizes are too numerous to mention. Amongst the many will be— Qne sound good PONY One COW in full profit One STEER One Entire Set of Bedroom FURNI TURE PICTURES LOOKING-GLASSES TOYS CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, &c., Ac. THE BAZAAR WILL BE OPENED ON , SATURDAY, ax 11 O’CLOCK, Bt Joseph Itess, Esq., M.S.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. COFFEY,



For Sale. Potatoes. F}R SALE, in large or small quanti ties, good BLUE DERWENT POTATOES GECKO" JMVTE'ON. 5 913 We !■ street. JpARM FOR SALE. OA O ACRES of the richest Farm ing LAND in New Zealand, situated 'on the Waimate Plains, North Island. The owner, a single man, who is a prac tical faamer, is prepared ei her to sell >bove right out, or join parlmrship with a suitable party in this and another pro pe;ty he owns adjacent. Capital required about LISOO. For furlhe* particulars apply to MASON, STROTHERS & CO., 5 1007 Christchurch. Stock Sales.



A K A I A Stock Sales. The undersigned will hold regular SALES of all classes of STOCK, etc., etc., at South Rakaia, on the under mentioned dates, the Ist and 3rd THURS DAY in each month June sth June 19th THE NE,W ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0. W. TURNER, Agent. Matson, Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Rakaia Agent.



Auction a. SATURDAY, 31st MAY, 1884. ONE OF THE REST FARMS 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— 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 Flemington < heese Factory and School. The improve-’ ments are very complete ; good fencing; the land first class re claimed swamp, and is without doubt the beat all-round Farm in the far-famed LUNGREACH 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., 6 937 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 MAT, 1884, When the following LIVE AND DEAD STOCK Will be offered, viz.:— SHEEP .- 1100 four and six-tooth Merino Ewes, in lamb to Rokeby rams 120 Fat Merino Ewes 1300 Sound mouth Merino Wethers 400 two-tooth Merino Wethers 700 Crossbred Ewes v 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-aid pedigree Bull 5 Cows in milk and in calf PIGS ; 1 Berkshire Boar 2 ~ Sows, in pig IMPLEMENT” 1 : 3 Farm Drays and frames 3 Double-furrow Ploughs 1 Gang Plough 1 Single-furrow Plough 3 McCormick String Binders 1 McCormick Wire Binder 1 Mower 2 Cambridge Rollers 1 McSherry Drill 1 Broadcast Sower 3 Sets Harrows, Oat Crusher Vertical Engine, Chaffcutter Shqft, Leading & Plough Harness Iron Tanks, Hydraulic Ram Horse Covers, Gate Posts, etc. 300 15Q 150 200 1200 GRAIN ; Bushels Pearl Wheat ~ Lammas Wheat ~ Seconds Wheat ~ Barley ~ Black Oats 800 ~ Canadian Oats 150 ~ Chickwheat X Stack Clover Day 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, either as regards quality or condition. The horses and Implements are too well known to need comment further than to state that the former are thoroughly sound and good workers, and the latter are in splendid order and almost new. For further particulars apply Id j£ILES # CO, 5 m FORD, Auctioneer: G, JAMESON, Ashburton.



Business Notices. Orr and Co. Drapery, CLOTHING AND BOOTS. GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW GOODS. JpUROHASERS of the above should now INSPECT OUR STOCK, And make their selection for the Winter Season. To meet the times, we are giving special in BLANKETS, FLANNELS, WINSEYS, DRESS MATERIALS, MEN’S & BOYS’ CLOTHING, OVERCOATS, &(J. boots! BOOTS! BOOTS! We are selling Boots CHEAPER than any other house in Ashburton —one trial will prove this fact. Gall in and see our stock of Colonial made and Imported English made Boots, Children’s Ladies’ and Men’s. Orr and Co., BAST STREET.



GUNS!! GUNS!!! REVOLVERS, POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, WADS, CARTRIDGES, &C., &C., &C. We have jus received our season's stock of the above, amongst which will be found some REAL NOVELTIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOB DUCK SHOOTING OB KILLING AT LONG RANGES. AISO, BOMB BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL MUZZLE ANA % BREACH-LOADING GUNS, «HOKB BORED. | ORR AND CO.. EAST STREET.



Business Notices. MR THOMAS BULLOOK has tht following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE -905 Corner of Gray and East streets 427 ' r «ncred street IGub corner of Peter and Walker •fronts 1060 Peter street “ 49,68, 69, 64, Kennode street 872 Aitkon street 873 Corner of William and Ait ken slff-ets 94 Wakanui road 96 Wakann! road 96 Wakanui road 112 Joraer of West and Kensods streets, leasehold 76 (part of) East street, with bank ings thereon 1011 Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange • 31,32 Mona Square, with bnil dings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock atm*' 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 21 Corner of Dobson and East street 639 i-acre Peter street 638 Peter street €BS, 686, Cameron street 824 Cox'street, with two brick oot tagestheeon 826 Cox street, with two brick oot* tages thereon Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. fj’lO LE f—For one crop of wheat, 160 1 acres, part of Lagmhor Estate. # Apply to T. BULLOOK FOR SALE, CHEAP— Double-seated American Waggon, in good order. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE CHEAP—Second-hand DRAY. T. BULLOCK OFFICES TO LET In Arcade Cham hers. T. BULLOCK. Suburban land for sale- Lots 27, 28, 29, 79, and 80, contain* ing 1 acre 1 rood, and situated in Walsh’s Paddock, close to the Canterbury Mills. T. BULLOOK. VALUABLE CORNER BUILDING. SITE for Sale —Lots 62 and 63, corner Wakanui road and East belt, con taining £-acre. This a capital site for a private residence. . T. BOLLOCK FOR SALE.—five Acres of first-class Land together with a comfortable Cottage, the property of Air Bellamy, situated on Graham’s* road, being the main thoroughfaie to Longbsach. For terms, price, etc., apply to ‘ T, B OLLOCK. FOB SALE.—A nice little Homestead containing 41 acres 29 perches situated near Wheatstone township, Long beach. For particulars apply to T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE ob TO LET.—A Farm of * 305 acres, being R.S.’s 28251 and 28252, situated about two or three miles from the Ashburton Racecourse, upper side of the Railway, now in the occupa tion of Mr Thomas Woolley. For parti culars apply to T. BULLOOK FOR SALE Cheap, or other property taken in exchange, Lots 103,104, 106, 106, township of Waterloo. Apply to T. BULLOCK. iOB SALE CHEAP—Hone Power Chaff-cutter and intermediate motion. Apply to T. PULLOCK. ROBERTS HAS FOB Sale, CHOICE SEED WHEAT



VIZ— Hunter’s White Pearl ; Velvet Chaff Essex and - Tuscan ALSO CORNSACKS (Full Sizs ini Wmqht) of best quality Bluestone Kerosene, Castor and Boiled Oils Seaming Twine and Woolf acks Oat Sheaf and Straw Chaff Bran, Sharps Chickwheat, etc. Derwent Potatoes RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT CLOVERS: White, Red, Alsyke and Cowgraaa Rape, Carrot, Mangold and Gone Seeds Little’s Sheep Dip Ploughshares Butter Kegs and Nails Lamp Black, Raddle Heart and Sap Stakes Staples Fencing Wire (all sizes), Plain, and Barbed Flour, 50, 100 and 200 lb bags Oatmeal, 25 lb bags Tea, Candles, and Soap, in boxes Sagar, in bags all weights Is a Cash Buyer or RYEGRASS OATS PEAS TARES and other Produce in any quantities, or if desired would SELL oh Comminloa. RYEGRASS And all SEED GRAIN thoroughly CLEANED bn shortest notice. ' STORAGE at favorable Rates. LIBERAL AD V \NOEB Made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store for Sale or Shipment. Having a Railway Siding can guarantee immediate delivery for Shipment or otherwise. Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & 00, GRAIN MERCHANTS, Christchurch. . Also, UNITED FIRS INSURANCE 00. AND MUTUAL L'FB ASSOCIATION OP "STRALABIA. *1?