PLDMPION PARK BIRTHD AY - MEETING. The following nominations were re. ' eeived last night:— HANDICAP lIMR T»OT. Mr j: Page’s b g Charlie, aged ' Mr J. Scott’s b g Jimmy, aged Mr W. Graham’s blk m Miriam, aged Mr D. Barns’* b m Minnie, aged Mr A. McConnell’s blk m Never-mind ker. aged Mr A. Mcßae’s bk m Duchess, aged Mr J. Smith’s b ra Spot, aged Mr J. B. Wilson’s b m Dolly, aged Mr H. Mcßratney’a b g Warrior, aged Mr Tubman’s b m Flora, aged Mr E. S. B. Bell’s ch ra Formosa, aged Mr G. Tereudale’s oh g Novice, aged Mr W. H. Porter’s br g Gog, aged PLYING HANDICAP. Mr G. Leonard’s br h Shuffle-the Brogue, Syrs Mr J. H. Lunn’s br g Whitbach, aged Mr W. Davidson’s ch g Gold Coast, 4fta Mr H. G. Bradley’s b g Pilgrimage (lata Jack), Syrs The Handicap Hurdla Race not having filled, a Handicap Tret of two miles has been substituted in lieu thereof, nomina tiens dosing on Monday next. The date of the meeting has been fixed fer May 26.

CRICKET.

THB AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND [iuurram’s TM.BQBAMB—OOPTRIGHI.] London, May 13. The cricket match Australians ▼. Lord Sheffielu’s eleven was continued and con* eluded at Shefflald to-d«y. The visitors, with four wiekets down for 172, resumed lhair first innings, which closed for a total of 212. The highest scorers to-day were— Bannerman, c, 94; and Blaokham, b, 3L The Home team then commenced their second innings, and were all disposed of for 120, the visitors thus winning the match by an innings and six runs. The bowlingof the Australians was dead ou, and the wickets fell rapidly, Giffen taking four wiekets for 70 runs. The principal scorers were—Grace, b, 30 ; Barnes, c, 34 ; and Myoroft, e, 18. There was again a large attendance of spectators, and splendid weather waa experienced.

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LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[■KUTKK’b TKLKBKAMB—OOPYkIGHT.I , ' A Vote of Censure. ‘ , . ; London, May 13 The debate on Sir Michael Hicks- Beach’s motion of censure was con tinued until a late hour last night. Among those who. spoke in support of the motion were Messrs Foster and Goschen,, both of whom severely criti dsed the disregard of General Gordon’s despatches which has been displayed by Mr Gladstone. The Marquis of Hactington made a vigorous speech in defence of the Government, and said it was impossible to risk the dispatch of a European expedition into the Soudan untii; September. He denied that the Government had disregarded General , Gordon’s despatches, or had neglected their duty towards him. The motion was ultimately rejected by 303 votes to ajSt deluding the Parnellite members. [Received May 16, 12 30 p. m.] Monetary and Commercial London, May 13. - Consols remain at xozf£. New Zea land securities are unchanged. The market for colonial produce are quiet and without change in price. The Wool Bales. At to-day’s auction a firm tone pre vailed. The catalogue comprised . 11, too bales. Greasy merinos are now ruling* at about last sales’ closing rates ; scoured wools are generally }£d lower than at the close of last auctions, faulty scoured being dull and heavy, Frozen Meat. cargo of frozen mutton on board the steamship lonic, consisting of about 10,000 carcases, is being landed in good condition. Shipping Arrived, at Plymouth—Mirzapore, 5.%, from Melbourne (March 27.)

AUSTRALIAN.

[REDIER's XELEOBAUS —COPTKIOHX. ■ fßecoived May 15,1.30 p.m.j Shipping. Sydney, To-day. Amved—Tarawcra yesterday after noon. The Coming Bace. _ Considerable interest is being mani fested in the approaching race between Laycock and Hanlan for the sculling 'championship of the world. Laycock, who is now in active training, is doing good work, and is much fancied in row ing circles.

TELEGRAMS.

{PER PEMS ASSOCIATION.] Censured. Auckland, To-day. ' The City School Committee have passed - ' • vote of censure on the master of the Ijfelson street school for severity in punish isent of female pupils. Attempted Suicide. A gum digger named' Hugh McCulloch made ait unsuccessful sttemptto commit suicide at Tpkiitoko, by hanging himself. Frustrated. fit . Marion To-day. Daniel Meehan, a shoemaker, attempted ijßieide here yesterday afternoon by taking OTTfclin acid. An epaetic having been ad ministered his life was saved. Be had been drinking heavily for some days. The East Coast Seat. Gisborne, To-day. * A TWW»Htig at Makararaka last night, de cided by a large majority in favor of SirJ. TogeL Accident. Mr ft member of a firm of ©n )'[ gineors, boa had his log completely •mashed by an engine falling on it. Ur Thorne’s Dismissal. /, - ; Wellikoton, To-day. * is Staged that Mr Thorne’s connec , tion with the Government Insurance De partment has been severed. It is pr - cable that action will bo taken by Mr ~!jXorue against the Government for breach Of agreement. Dismsised. 1 Blenheim, To day. ■ The Borough Council Iskt night de sided to! dismiss the Town Clerk, Mr John jgfej- Tucker Ro})in»on, at a pdnth’a notice, nuny yearV service.' ‘ 4 i ■ Weitliber. ... pLyr- There was a moderate rainfall daring loan, and alight iIM 1 . ■ Dunedin, To-day. Actanti’s immigrants have been ■at from 7s to 14s per week, are more applications at the dep6t than are available.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MaY 15, 1334.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. v- wm b. OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors a»d Creditors 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 PETER HUSBAND, of Ashburton, out of busi ness, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt in the said Court. The first general meeting of creditors will be held at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 21st day of May, 1884, at eleven o'clock in the morning. And the public examination of the bank rupt will take place at the sitting of the District Court at Ashburton on TUES DAY, June 10th proximo. Dated this 15th day of May, 1884. J. C. BELL, 5 941 Deputy Official Assignee. 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 WIL LIAM GODSO, formerly of Christ church, hotelkeeper, out of business, has. this day been adjudicated a bankrupt in the said Court. The first general meeting of creditors will be held at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 21st daj of May, 1884, at one o’clock in the afternoon. And tke public examination of the bank rupt will take place at the sitting of the District Court, at Ashburton, on TUES DAY, J une 10th proximo. Dated this 15th day of May, 1884. J. C. BELL, 5 942 Deputy Official Assignee.



Bazaar. 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 beautiful and select lot of goods will be sold. It will remain open for one tv,-ck. Goods and contributions towards it will be received with thanks. EDMUND COFFEY. The date of opening is changed in con sequence of the Town Hall being engaged. Business Notices. MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OP SINGING AND ‘ PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. Singing Class for Ladies and Gentlemen at the Oddfellows’ Hall every Thursday Evening at 8 o’clock. Terms —One Guinea per quarter. 4 602



J-JOMESTIC 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 ire universally used. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry office for Female Servants. 1 173



FARMERS Store your Grain! THE undersigned having Leased from Jir T. Bullock that very commo dious IRON GRAIN STORE in West street, is prepared to RECEIVE GRAIN or any kind of Produce, and STORE the same at the very LOWEST RATE. 3 629 T. H. ZOUCH.



g P E C I A L TERMS will be allowed to PURCHASERS OF PIANpS FROM £6O UPWARDS 808 THE NEXT TWO MONTHS, in consequence of being largely overstocked. 200 PIANOS TO SELECT FROM BY VABIOJS MAKERS, including all the principal and Continen tal manufacturers. Brinsmead and Sons, Erard, Collard and Collard, Broadwood, Lipp and Sohn, Playel, Bord, the Leipziger model, Dres den model and many others. Milner & Thompson Ashburton. 44J. H. M. JONES, Agent. MSiCIQUS THIS PAPER i$ ON RLE asA AATartMawOmtneta foi lit awl an •»*« Mvtmm *» asaal fertraUa at Mu Irtwatoal tmjnu Ac<uy. H. r. Prapnattr, ■nr ■ATMrVewa.. b. a. a. BobUAor mt Um Boupuor ud Bull Dlrootorj of.tho World.



Lost. Ten shillings re\ a Back and Tan t 1 Alford Forest. Apply, J T. M. Jones’s, opposite Ci Entartainme rpOWN HALL, TUESDAY AND WE May 20th and ! FOR TWO NIGHT Special appearar MISS CARRY 1 The celebrated Actress daughter of the late Sydn eminent composer of "Mb' of Argyle,” “ Steer my I Isle,” assisted bv MR J. F. McFA] The eminent Scottish Ac tionist, and th COMIC OPERETTA ( AND MDLI,E. LOTT The popular and fascinatii cer, from the Opera 0; mi The performance will coi “ MARRIED BL Aft. r which Mr J. F. 1 recite “ Tam O’Shanter.” Nelson will give her Coi “ Cinderella.” Concluding with the rans' “ THE LITTLE F Or, “ The Maid, the Wife and the D Popular prices, 2s am seats, 3s. Doors open at 1 ing at 8 p.m. Change of pro night. Tenders. TO LET FOR TENDERS will be re



Public Notices; -Vf O T I C B. Any Person or Persons found TRES PASSING on the Winchmore Estate after this dale with Dogs*or Guns will be prose cuted. 5 932 M, STITT. SHBUIITON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate 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 Aioatie ChauiboiS, Burnett street. nl rjpO FARMERS AND BREEDERS Horses. Horses Wanted a number of upstanding HACKS, sound, broken or unbroken, from 3 to 6 years old ; not less than 15.1 hands high, for export. Apply personally or by letter, not later than May 15th, to E. COOKSON, Livery Stables, 5 904 x\shburton.



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 600 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. GKORGE JAMESON, 3 407 Secretary.



Ashburton hospital and CHARITABLE AID COM MITTTE. Applications are invited for a married couple (without children), competent to act as MASTER and MATRON of Ash burton Hospital. Applications endorsed “ Application for Master and Matron,” to be sent to the Chairman, on or before 26th instant. Copies of schedule of duties, etc., to be teen at — County Council Oili-e, Ashburton Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch Office Timarn Herald, Tiraaru Office Otago Daily Times, Dunedin By order. Ashburton, May 7th, 1884. 5 804 ÜBLIC 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 those goods is vouched for in the following extracts, and they can bo Supplied much cheaper than the imported article : —Encourage local industries ! ! ! “ Ihe 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 Now'Zealand Indus trial' Exhibition, 1860 and 18i4 (no awards having been given).”—“ Professor A. W. Bickerton, Colonial Ar dyst, re ports:—The pick’es 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 pas ■•, and I 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.” —S. E. POYNTZ, Novelty Empo'*' m, Burnett F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. street, Ashburton, 3 505



Auctions. "TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MAY 16. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. Wiikin and Carter v. Hicks. MR T. BULLOCK haa received in structions to Sell by Public Auction in a paddock adjoining Glove House, Tinwald, on the above date, 1 Ton COAL 2 Cords FIREWOOD 1 Ton POTATOES Sundries, etc , etc. Sale at 11 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 5 940 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 17. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, T. S. 762, Peter street, on which is erected a well-built twelve-roomed 1 House, with water laid on in all the upstairs rooms. The garden is securely fenced with a paling fence, and well laid out, and stocked with fruit and ornamental trees. Terms liberal at sale. Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 5 938 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 24. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT, MR T. BULLOCK has received in structioufjrom Mr James Skilling to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Saturday, May 24, His well Watered Freehold Farm, Situated in the Wakanui Road District, and only about three miles from Ashburton. Also, HIS FARM STOCK AND PLANT. Full particulars in future advertisement. T. BULLOCK, 6 924 Auctioneer.



Town Section 525, i ETER STREET, For Sale by order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from the Mortgagee to Sell by Public Auction, «t the Arcade, Bur nett street, on SATURDAY, 17th MAY, T.S. 525, Peter street, having a front age of 66ft on Peter street, and only a few chains from the Railway Station Terms very liberal declared at sale. SATURDAY, MAY 17th. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the owner to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on the above date Containing J Acre, on which is erected a well built five-roomed House, situated in Bullock’s Block, East T.B. Sale at I o’clock. 5 773 T, BULLOCK, Auctioneer. Terms at sale. Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 5 772 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 31sx MAY, 1884. ONE OF THE BE VT FARMS IN CANTERBURY. Messrs h. matson & co. in) conjnotion 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, 31»t May, 1884, At 2 o'clock— HIS MAGNIFICENT Farm OF 410 ACRES 410 Of the choicest land in Canterbury, ad joining the Flemiogton t heese Factory and School. The improve ments are very complete ; good fencing; the land first class re claimed swamp, and is without doubt the best all-round Farm in the far-famed 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., 6 937 Ashburtpn.



Clearing Sale. FRIDAY, MAY 23rd, 1884, AT LOWCLIFFE. Messrs matson, cox & co., have received instructions from Mr James Moore to Sell by Public Amotion, The whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Without reserve, Also, Kl iA Goodwill and Lease of OVU ACRES, (Reserve No. 1327), Subdivided in three paddocks, well fenced ; 100 acres in stubble, ready for cropping ; 180 acres in English grass ; 220 acres in native grass sown with clovers and English grasses, with two-roomed house and six-stalled stable. C Draught Horses 2 Hacks 1 Yearling, by “ Burlington ” 1 Foal, by “Burlington ” 1 McCormick Wire Reaper and Binder 1 do String do do 1 Deering Wire do *lp 2 good Drays 1 Cambridge Roller 3 D. F. Ploughs 2 Single do 2 Sets Harness f Sets Dray and Plough Harness Lot of Timber Quantity of Potatoes 3 Riding Saddles &c , &c., &e The above Land is some of the best in the Lowcliffe district, and held on favor able terms. Also 50 head CATTLE. Also 100 SHEEP. 6 768 MATSON, COX 6 00.



Auctions- SATURDAY, MAY 17. MR T. BULLOCK has received in t-tiuc’ions frnin Messrs Acland, Barm a and Oo io Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, on the above date, The following Sections, viz.:— T. S. 783, Peter street ~ 526. ~ on which is erected a large Iron Store ~ 356, corner Ford’s road and Main South road, Tinwald 3 : -9, 360, McMurdo street, Tinwald Terms at Sale. Sale at 12 30. T. BULLOCK, 5 771 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 17th MAY. LEASE OF COAL AND TIMBER SITES. ME. T. BULLOCK, has been instruc ted by the Steward of Railway Re serves to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, May 17th, The Lease of Sites 1 to 5 inclusive, being a portion of the Railway Re serve, East street, and opposite Baring square. A draft of the lease, with full terms and conditions can be seen at the office of auctioneer. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 5 774 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 17. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr Thomas Daintry, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on the above date— Lot 24, ALFORD FOR ST ROAD, Containing acre, on which is erected a four-roomed dwelling house, stable and other out-buildings The land is well fenced and cultivated Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK. 5 908 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 17. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the owner to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, Part of Lot No. 256, Wakanui, contain ing £ acre, on which is erected a well built Five-roomed House, Stable and other outbuildings. The garden is well fenced and stocked with fruit trees. Also, at same time and place, Lota 80 and 81, adjoining the above, and containing 1 acre. It is securely fenced, and laid down in English grass?s. Terms very liberal. Sale at 12.30. T, BULLOCK, 5 911 Auctioneer. For Sale. fjp O FARMERS. A few copies of the NEW RAILWAY TARIFF (specially compiled by the pre sent Ministry to meet the views of Can terbury farme s) are now on sale at this office.



Potatoes. F3R SALE, in large or small quanti ties, good BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 913 West street.



Earns. JpOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. LINCOLN RAMS, two, four, tMJ and six-tooth, pure bred, and in first-class order, from the best flocks in Canterbury. MILES & CO., GEO. JAMESON, 643 Agent, Ashburton.



Messrs matson, cox & co. (in conjunction with Messrs MoKer row and Co., Rakaia) have received in structions from the following owners to offer FOR SALE PRIVATELY The undermentioned very Valuable Properties Viz.:— ACRES. On account of Mr J. Mann, Tiv- orton, R.S. 1663, 17066-7, 26902, containing On account Messrs Rosa Bros., R.S. 27062, 26702-3, 26629, containing On account same, R.S. 28312, 28728, containing On account Mr G. Dollamore, R.S. 27338, containing On account same, R.S. 27064-4, 26704-5 6, containing On account Mr A. Murray, R.S. 26928, containing On account same, very valuable reserve adjoining, containing On account same, R.S. 27739, containing The above list of FARMS presents an | opportunity that seldom occurs to bond fide farmers obtaining good land in an eligible position at a fair price, with liberal terms. To a capitalist also this should offer a rare chance of investment, as most of the properties are contiguous. We have also in conjunction with Messrs McKerrow and Co., Rakaia, a large number of other farms worth the attention of purchasers. MATSON, COX & CO., Ashburton ; MESSRS MpKERROW & CO., 4700 Rakaia. Stock Sales R A £ A } 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 : May 15th June 19th June sth THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0. W. TURNER, Agent. 494 604 200 424 399 399 495 Matson, Coif & Co L. OXLEY, Rakaia Agent.



Business Notices* Gil AND SHOW ©F Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, AT



Q TIMM'. > begs to inform the work iO* ing men of the district, who are in want of a comfortable home, that he has taken the WATERLOO BOARDING-HOUSE in Tancred street, and hopes to receive patronage. Board LI per week. Meals, t all hours, Is. 3 453 New books ! new books i ! New Books. Land Nationalisa tion, by Wallace ; Progress and Poverty, by Henry George ; also, Social Problems, 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 vols Cham bers’ Encyclopedia; Choice Works of Mark Twain, in 1 vol; ditto Artemus Ward, I vol ; Life and Works of St Paul; Four Years of Irish History by Duffoy, Chambers’ Book of Days, George Eliot’s Works, Life of George Cruikahank, Bal four’s Botany, Thompson’s Land and the Book. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashbukton. ON SALE AT THE NOVELTY EMPORIUM AND GENERAL PROVISION STORE, PURE VINEGAR, inßottle or Draught BEST PICKLES, in Bottle or Jars. ASSORTED JAMS, in Stone Jars, ‘ ‘ better and cheaper than any others in the market. ” MUSHROOM CATSUP, best quality. /Ginger Wine, Sarsaparilla Cordials J Ginger Brandy, Raspberry in cases. | Lemon Syrup, Peppermint Juice, Cloves N.B,—The above are all locally made, and as their quality and cheapness must boat the imported article out of the mar ket heads of families will do well to patronise them. S. E. Poyntz, BJRNE'T STREET, Ashburton. A. LBERT ROBERTS HAS FOR SaLE, CHOICE SEED WHEAT VIZ Hunter’s White Pearl Velvet Chaff Essex and Tuscan ALSO CORNSACKS (Full Size ani Weight) 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, Alsykeand Cowgrass Rape, Carrpt, 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, SQ, IQO and 200 lb bags Oatmeal, 25 lb bags Tea, Candles, and Soap, in boxes Sugar, in bags all weights Is a Cash Buyer or BYEGRASS OATS PEAS TARES and other Produce in any quantities, or if desired would SELL on Commission. RYEGRASS And all SEED GRAIN thoroughly CLEANED on shortest notice. STORAGE at favorable Rates. LIBERAL ADVANCES Made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store fof Sa,le or Shipment. Having a, Railway Siding esn guarantee immediate delivery for Shipment or otherwise. Albert Roberts, Agent for Roberts, paxton & CO., GRAIN’ MERCHANTS, Christchurch, Also, * t UNITED FIRE INSURA:'CE CO. and MUTUAL L FE ASSOCIATION OF U3TRA.LASIA. ? 27



■XT ICTORIA HOUSE. A HEAVY STOCK or NEW & DURABLE WINTER GOODS IN DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Boots, &c., to select from. Sterling Valuo ! Popular Prices ! ! The Shilling Table still the Attraction Dimant and Coe, Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, &c. t (Late J. Orr and Co). East and Tancrbd Streets, Ashburton. 9528



CHEAP BOOKS. CHEAP BOOKS AND STATIONERY. Amateur Work, 8a 6d ; Universal In structor, 8a fid ; Illustrated History of the World, 8s fid; Scientific Recreation, 8s 6d; Curiosities of Literature by Isaac Disraeli, 8s 6d; He views, Essays and Poems by Lord Macaulay, 3 vols., 7a 6d ; Haydn’s Dic tionary of Dates, new edition offered at the published price, 18s 6d ; Lily Series, Is 3d and 2s, well bound; the Quiver, Sunday at Home, Toung England, Family Friend, Friendly Visitor, Sunshine, etc. EVERT DESCRIPTION OP STATIONERY. Toys, Fancy Goods, etc., in great variety and at lowest possible prices. R. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDf&GS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217



MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the followin'? TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE -905 Corner of Gray and East streets 427 Tancred street 1069 Corner of Peter And Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59, 64, Kermode street 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road 95 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 112 Corner of West and Kermode streets, leasehold 75 (part of) East street, with build 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 buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock stre'* 1 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 21 Corner of Dobson and East street 539 i-acre Peter street 638 Peter street 824 Cox street, with two brick oet tages the eon 825 Cox street, with two brick cot tages thereon 685, 686, Cameron street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. fIIINWALD. —Town Section 366, Me 3. Murdo street, with comfortable Cottage thereon, for Sale. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE CHEAP—Second-hand DRAY. ' T. BULLOCK. OFFICES TO LET’.in Arcade Cham bers. T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN LAND FOR SALE- Lots 27, 28, 29, 79, and 80, contain ing 1 acre 1 rood, and situated in Walsh’* Paddock, close to the Canterbury Mills. T. BULLOCK. 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. P T I LOCK FOR SALE. Land together with a comfortable Cottage, the property of Mr Bellamy, situated on Graham’s road, being the main thoroughfare to Longbeach. For terms, price, etc., apply T. BOLLOCK, fTIO LET. 3-Rootned Cottage at Tre j_ vorton. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—A nict little Homestead, containing 41 acres 29 perches, situateJ near Wheatstone township, Long beach. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE cs TO LET.—A Farm of 305 acres, being U.S.’s 28251 and 28262, 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. BOLLOCK. FOR SALE Cfyeap, or other property taken in exchange, Lots 103, 104, 106, 100, township of Waterton. Apply to T. BULLOCK Jl OR SALE OIIEAI’-wUoreo Power Chaff-cutter and intermediate motion. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Bnainesfl Notice. y xORIAN STABLES, Next English Church. JOHN TOTTy begs to inform the public that having taken the above STABLES, be ia prepared tn let oat BrOJGI S, S .: DL BO S'S -id. LADIES’HACKS, on the . «.■ - . able terms. Horses broken to brU-uj and , harness. Horsts clipped and singed on ,j»: the premises. Buggies, 2(h per day;. aac’dle horses, 7s 6:1 per day; clipping and singing, 12» 61. Horses, etc., let out' f.-r one hour or more as desired. A trial ' 'elicited. 8 984' ANEW DEPARTURE.—I am going to commence this advertisement by propes* ing a conundrum, composed expressly for the - occa.-ion, and warranted bran new: Why is my new fruit and Italian warehouse like a river ? I can’t wait until all find out, but, taking for granted that all have got- the correct answer, I proceed to state that I have just ” ■ shifted into Orr and Co’s late grocery wop, ' : where I first made the acquaintance of my>, f t friends of Ashburton and surrounnding dis* . tricts. The “whirligig of time " has just pat - me into the old place, and I trust I shall hive the pleasure of doing much business With all my old friends, and with ma- y new ones cs well. The enquiry is still made —Where can s , we procure good tea ? I answer again —Use ; Nelson Moate and Co.’s pure blended teas, and you will derive much pleasure and satis* . faction. Why ? Because that firm thoroughly understands the tea trade. Mr Nelsoa is a tea. taster of life-long experience, and his blends of pure Indian and other teas give ,:v. universal satisfaction. Try them t‘ I am wholesale and retail agent for Ashburton, and these teas of the different kinds and prices* can, at all times, be procured at way shop ia packages, boxes and ,half-chests. _My stock. now embraces nearly every article in the gro-- ■ > eery and Italian trades, and family orders I can now deliver anywhere in Ashburton and neighborhood. I shall be supplied with the" various fruits in season, as usual, and while heartily thanking all my customers I respect* ; fully solicit their continued pationage. I assure them and the general public that I shall strive to deserve the preference they may give me by studying their interests—os well as my own.—H. M. CARSON.



TO THE INHABITANTS OP ASH- ’ BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. ft. J. F. Lublow, While thanliiny the inhabitants,of the above districts fur the very liberal'support accorded to him for the past five yean respectfully calls their attention to the unprecedentedly large stock of goods new held by him, recently received FROM THE HOME MARKETS. comprising some of the very best class of goods manufactured in the West of Eng land Mills, and consists of plain BLACK CLOTHS, BLUE CLOTHS. FANCY COATINGS, AND HEAVY TWEEDS of every shade, suitable for the coming season. A splendid assortment of the newest Over-coatings ; also, a choice col lection of Kaiapoi and Mosgiel. Tweeds, etc., of the newest patterns. Upwards ef 4 000 yards to select from of English, Scotch and Colonial manufactured goods, from which he is prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him at astonishingly low prices. Style, fit and the best work manship is guaranteed. Come, see and judge for yourselves. A variety of Kaiapoi Flannels, Under shirts, Drawers, Socks, etc., always in stock. 6784 P. Cairns, mAILOR AND CLOTHIER. cc t-3 e+- QQ W O erf 00 dO «a +3 QQ fi 03 CD O g I u a m w id QJ K" CD O ox o 02 CORNER OF HIGH AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH All Goods warranted well shrank, % our patent shrinking machine. PATTERNS OP TWEEDS SENT ON APPLICATION 11 963 rjIHE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (LIMITED). FOR LIFE ASSURANCE, ENDOWMENTS AND ANNUITIES. Directors ; Head Office- H. M. Thomas Loader, Chairman; F. McCoy, F.R.S.; Alex. Mor rison, M.A.,Lrj.D. ; W, Siddeley, Esq.; Hon. Jas. G. Franc's, M.L.A. ; Hon. Sir J)McCulloch, KC.MG. - Local Directors—Hon W, H. Reynolds, M.L.0., Chairman; John M. Ritvhia, Esq., J.P.; John Roberts, Esq. Branch Office Colonial Bank BoiW ings, Dunedin. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. District Agent, F. Femman* East street, 5 806 ASHBURTON.