•", KoviL RacbHandicaf, of PO*ovs; one mile- ' Mokarakara, Bst 71b ... ••• * Prospero, 7at 71b ••• 2 Mata, Bst 21b ••• ••• 3 Molly Bawn and Little Jack ali-o ran. Liai- Yrar Handicap Trot, of 60 nov*. Mr Mason’s Cock Kobin (scratch) ... 1 St Glam Welter Handicap, of 70 sots ; seven furlongs. MrH. Goodman’s bg Hilly, by Oasaive launus—Scud mare, syrs, Bst ... 1 Mr H. Fuller’s ch h Holderness, aged, 9st 71b... ... ~. ... ... 2 Mr D. O’Brien’s b g Trumpeter, syrs, 85t71b... ... ... ... ... 3 Minerva also ran. Consolation Handicap, of 40 sovs. Bippodamia ... ... 1 Captain Webster 2 To-day’s Racing. [by telegraph.] Racecourse, To-day. The attendance is small, and the weather fine thou?h cold. For the Hurdles all on the card ac cepted except Larry. Trapper, well ridden by Smith, won by a good length - from Little John. Olenlara third. Time —3min 19see. Dividends, L 6 6s inside ; L 8 outside. Pont Race. TCrntnn ... ... ... ... ... 1 Out Pony ..• ... 2 Goat ... ... ... ... ... 3 Trot. Ohromo ... 1 Cook Robin ... ..: 2 Bella ... ... ... ... ... 3 Holiday Handicap. . Captain Webster ... ... ... 1 Holderness ... ••• 2 Lady Emma ... ... 3 Rubina. and Hippo were scratched, Lady Emma was a strong favorite. Cap tain Webster got off eith a lead and won comfortably by a length and _ a half from Holderness, Lady Emma third. Time— 2min SOseo. Dividends, L 3 7s fid and L 4 - Bs. HEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE CLUB. Annual Meeting. Stewards—F. Egan, T. Acland, F. Brittan, T. H. Rane, G. P. Williams, Pelham Jones, Jj TViFord, C. H. Dowding,E. Elworthy, ■ S. A. Bristol, A. L. Barker, R. H. Rhodes, r ,. . mo,, M. Studholme, S. Saunders, A. Turn ■' boll, J. Stephenson, J. Brabaron, A. St. G. , Hamcrsley, M., T. Godby, E. Gv Crisp, A. *' ' ;’W, Wright, J.; Griga*, Tcschmaker, F. B. '' Dennis, W. 5.’ Armitage, P. Caippbell, A. tM E. ’ Cox, H. Ford, C. N. Orbelf, G. B. - ‘Starkey. Judge—M. StudKolme. , Starter —CI’N. Orbell. ' Clerk of the‘Course—W. ' W. : Dandas. Clerk ofihe Scales—M. Mit ho • ton., Handicapper—E. Griffiths. Hon. . - ,j. Secretary and Treasuier —W. St Lindsay. .[iJROK OUR OWN CORRBSPONDXNT.] Christchurch, To-day. . Hbw Zealand Grand National Handi cap of 200 sovs; with a sweep of 5 sots each for acceptors, to go to the second horse. Four miles. -MrP. Butler’s chg Agent, aged, 12st: , t .' r 61b ... (Lyford) 1 .. ;Mrl J,. Pilbrow’s b g Barbary, aged, list 81b... ... ... (Sheenan) ,2 , Mr F, Cotton’s b g Hercules, fiyrs, - list7lb ‘ ..... ... (MrH. Lunn) 3 Mr W. 8. Armitsge’e blk g Black Doctor, »ged, 10st 31b(MrP. Jones) 0 e , Ths’lot were dispatched to a fair start, ,"7 Black Doctor and Barbery leading to the , .fiijM. fence, but the former baulked, and Hercules followed his example. Lyford then took Agent, to the front, and the veteran taking his jumps in capital style . never left the. issue in doubt, winning comfortably by five or six lengths from ,r Barbery, who was Capitally ridden by Sheenan, but took his jumps vory un kindly. Tutalisaton—inside L2 9s, out side LB, fie. Maidbn Plate of 100 sovs, with a sweep ol|4|bots each for acceptors, to go to the aecead horse; about two milts. Mr J,, Meijkle’s b g Ben H. (late • - Almhdale), 4yrs, list ... " (Lyford) 1 Mr L. Holmes’s b g Mustard (late - Bugler), aged, 12st3lb (Mr Simpson) 2 - -‘Messrs M. and C. Hobbs’s b g Moody, ’ fiyrs, 12at 31b (Joyca) 3 ‘ lonwood, Andy,, Kariatiana and. Dandy "V. awnn. ' Ben, H. took no. the running from the fall of the flag, closely followed by Lin ' wood. Keariog the finish,Mustard and Moody came up, and a good race resulted , >as above. 1 - Totalisator—inside Lfi 7s fid,

outside L 7 13a. ' HUNT/valaeiJliDß Cop, value 25 aovs ; - • weight for age; for qualified hunters only; to be ridden by members of ' qualified Hunt Clubs only. About two jV miles., Iff PL Roberts’ b g Woodstock, aged, 12at31b (Mr Boyle) 1 Hr X. Sheehan’s br g Brown Boy, aged 12st 31b (owner) 2 . Mr W, 8. Armitage’s b g Bona, apod. ■ 12tt3ih - (Mr Jefferson) 3 - . Trust and Johnston’s Luggage also ran. Trust lad over the , first fence, the rest of tfie'field olose'ap. * At the back of the ''Course Johnston’s Luggage fell and took js]o• farther part in the race.. Turning into the straight Woodstock came away and won easily. Totalisator—inside, 15 , .JSafid ; outside, L 9. iTAitTrHo Handicap-, of 100 sots, with a - r . :9fM*p of. 6 'Son ~ each, to go to the c /apßond horse; about three miles. * Mr 3L- Lunn’s oh gOanard, fiyrs, 12st »’lolb . ... * ... ...'(Owner) 1 cMr ?J. R. -Brown’s b g Hard Times, ' OyrSj lOet (Mr P. .Jones) 2 Hercules and Black Doctor also ran. Blitek Oodtor refused the first fence, and SISDot-pefseTered with. Hercules fell at - .-the third fence from home and broke his . WAMQAITOI paces;

■ : , [prXEDROKAPH.] c . j Wanganui, To-day. Thor* U • good attendance, and splen didweathox '/• Wanganui Handicap Sti-tepiißchasb, ||,of 225 aova.' rW.r.,l3* ... ... - ... 1 L Pnmall, ... ... ■ ... st ■. , •.... ■ ... .-8 ■■"'"A good race; wo» by half, a length,. H- ISm*i fimin B9aec, Dividend, L2 9a, 1 ©Son' ... ... ... ... # 2 £ Stand Sxekpdichask. Tflfiili'ninw • 1 ij.« ..iw.o. -was 1 great dissatisfaction at this HiiJi3L£.. : :

FOOTBALL.

If ▼. TXUARU. fcDEßa m footballers arrived he purpose of trying lie Ashburton Club, nged to comtaonoe at o the non-arrival of 'era a start was not eSpasttwo. Asitwas istbred thirteen men. orttfn' oaptain, kicked I pood carried into the L. It was soon appa ra tbe advantage LhW ;**emed to be ieitsot runs were tbp col ttcgh;/ ''Af.Jajt ope of down behind Thefry, fibwbver, was d the hall foU abort.

The Ashburton players now were on their mettle and tVerflappa ently determined to do their beat to retrieve their iaarels. The hall waa kept for a long time in the middle of the ground, and the Oruaadera did not appear to make much ground in spite of their outnumbering their oppo nents. Stewart especially distinguished himself by some clever runs, and Mcßobie deserves notice for his collaring, At length Betts got hold of the ball and went spinning over the ground, evading all attempts to atop him, until he reached the boundary when he passed the leather to Pauling, who secured a very easy try just behind the goal. The task of kick ing a goal was entrusted to A. Feoks, but he unfortunately failed to negotiate it, the ball passing over the post. Nothing particular occurred till half time was called, when the score stood equal, each aide having registered a try. In the second speli the Timaru men I rushed the ball close to the Ashburton goal, and after a hard struggle Kay got over the goal lino though well collared by Hepburn. The try was a failure, and the local men rallied, but Sheppard, getting the ball from a loose scrimmage, dropped a goal. The local captain kicked off, and the game then seemed in favor of Ashbur ton, and the leather was kept in the vici nity of the visitors’ goal till time was called. The match therefore resulted in a victory for the Crusaders by a goal and two tries-te one try—eight points to two

FIRES.

(by telegraph,) Dunedin, To-day. Matheson’a store at Kaikorai was burnt down at four this morning. The building, together with the stable and two horses were entirely destroyed. The insurances are—Colonial, L3OO on the building and LBOO on the’stock. The origin of the fire is unknown. 'Christchurch, To-day. A six-roomed house in Madras street, Sydenham, owned and occupied by John Crowley, was destroyed by fire this morn ing. The house and furniture were in sured for L 550 in the Colonial.

A DANGEROUS VOYAGE.

. [by tkxeorabh.] New Plymouth, To-day. The schooner Waireka, which arrived here from Sydney for Waitara on May 13th, but owing to had weather had to put to sea, turned up yesterday. 'Last Wednesday she encountered a heavy giale, and was hove to under balance reefed mainsail. In heav.ng the vessel when before the wind, she shipped several heavy seas. The wheel .being lashed, all hands took to the rigging, except Henry Wade, .an ordinary who was washed overboard. There being a heavy sea running and the vessel almost un manageable, nothing could be possibly done to attempt to save him, although the the poor fellow was seep swimming for aboiit ten minutes, when he was lost sight of. One heavy sea shifted part of her cargo to. starboard, and carried away everything on deck.

A CRISIS AVERTED.

A Ran upon a Bank. [rKDTKB’B . TXLIO&iUS—COPYBIOIIT. [Received May 26, 2.15 p.m.] Melbourne, To-day, 10 a.m. A rumor was' widely circulated here on Saturday and Sunday that the Lon don chartered Bank of Australia was about to suspend payment. The news papers this morning, however, pub lish a paragraph showing that the Bank is in a thoroughly sound and has a-large balance of assets over liabilities. It is further announced that the Melbourne Manager received a tele gram from London on Saturday staling that the Bank has declared a dividend of ,5 per cent, for the last half year and carried L 25,000 to the reserve. Melbourne, 10.15 a.m. There was a considerable rush of depositors this morning to the Londo n and Chartered Bank to withdraw their balances, but it is understood that the Bank is prepared for an emergency. Melbourne, Ham. : The rush on the London Chartered Bank was of no importance, and has now ceased. More money has been to-day deposited than withdrawn up to Jhe present time.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[rectrr’s tki.rohams—oopriaoHT. ] Monetary and Commercial. London, May 23. Consols remain at land securities are without quotable change. Colonial breadstuff's continue dull. Adelaide wheat, ex store, 4is; New Zealand dittoj 35s to 455. Ade laide flour, 28s. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,030,000 quarters. Tallow \ Austra lian, average quality beef, 36s 3 mutton, 395. Copra: Best Sydney sun-dried tO-day is quoted at Lxß, being a decline of 53 per' ton. Australian leather : Best sides, 11 Wool : At to-day’s auction a firm tone again prevailed. The catalogue comprised 12,500 bales. London. May 24. . ■- Consols remain at and New Zealand securities at last quotations. The market for colonial breadstuff's is unchanged. Australian tallow—Beef, fiye,rage quality, remains at 3633 mutton has further declined 6d per cwt., and is now quoted at 38s 6d. At to-day’s wool sale 9,000 bales were catalogued. The market continues firm.

TELEGRAMS

[fkb pastas association. ] A Home Vessel. Auckland, To-day. Arrived —Barque .Deva (Oaptain Pierre point), 112 days from London. Shipping Fatality. The master of the schooner .Mamion, which arrived at Kaipara from the South, telegraphs that the mate of that vessel, John Ed ward Dale, was lost overboard in a (gale off Cape Bgmont on Wednesday lastat&a.m. ■ A Backslider. - • Wellington, To-day. . One of the salvation lasses eras to-day fined 20s for using obucefie language on Saturday, while intoxicated. The Member for Oheyiot. - . KajkotjAa, To-day. < Mr Mpllraith, member for Cheviot, writes to Kaikoura that he has no inten tion of resigning. An Unfounded Charge. Pat*a, To-day. Sandberg was charged at the Police Court on Monday with arson! and the police withdrew the' charge. Spndberg Intends having’an' inqpiry into >she affair tp clear his character. Ihe Holiday. ■ CHKiSTCHtTBOH, To-day. ' The, yolnntrers are having a field-day as.the sand.hilla. The wekther is dull, hot the rain is holding off. The holiday is pretty well kept.

According to Public Opinion, a police inspector at Odessa, whoso name, Dobri jinsky, deserves in spit»- of its dissonance to be mentioned on acoi-u.it of his clever ness, has discoveiod a n w use for the telephone. One day a policeman brought to the station a Jew, having in his posses sion a quantity of silver believed to be stolen. The silver was in a semi-molten condition, and had none of its original features remaining to assist in its identi fication. Hence, as the Jew stoutly de clared the metal to be his own property, . the police inspector was put in a fix, from which all his cross-examination of the presumed thief failed to extricate him. At last a bright idea struck him. fie went to the telephone in the adjoining room, and, mentioning to the officials at the police-master’s office what had hap pened, instructed them to utter in solemn tonss, on a signal being given, the words—“lts no Smeliansky, it wiil bo better for thee to confess that thou hast robbed somebody, otherwise thy punishment will inevitably be more se vere.” Afterwards, summoning the Jew into the room, he {tainted to the instru ment on the wall, and told him that it

really did not matter whether he divulged the crime or, not as the machine would do it for him. At'this the Jew laughed out right, while the inspector placed a sheet of paper on the table and prepared to take down the confession. When every thing was ready he told the Jew to pat the tube to Lis ear and decide .whether he would confess himself or allow the “ ma chine” to do it for him. Then, giving the signal, he returned to the table, when a second er two later he had the satisfaction of seeing the Jew’s face .turn deadly pale at hearing the solemn advice mysteriously conveyed to him by the “machine” and of noting down directly afterwards a penitent confession from the thief-s own lips. ' The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal ■ the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in evpry way trying to induce sufiering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money en the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “ Hop ” or “Hops” in their nameorinany way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions or counterfeits.

r TTTtr, ASttBUBTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MaY 26, 1384.



Meetings. QHORAL SOCIETY. On account of the Holiday and the Church Schoolroom being otherwise en gaged, there will be no Practice this evening. The usual Practice will be held next Monday. Election Notices- THE ELECTORS Gentlemen, —In compliance with the request of a large number of influential electors in various parts of the district, I have the honor to inform. you that it is my intention to offer myself as a candi date for your suffrages at the forthcoming election, necessitated by Mr Wright’s re tirement. I shall take an early oppor tunity of explaining my political views at length. Your obedient servant, 5 1035 J. WOOD JONES, Uon. Secretary. OF. ASHBURTON. 5 1017 CHAS. W. PURNELL.



Mr Purnell JgEQUESTS THE ILE OTO RS or ASHBURTON To meet him at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, OK THURSDAY, 29xn MAY, At 8 p.m. 5 1032



rp o THE ELECTORS OF 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, . 5 936 J. CATHOART WASON. Mr Wason REQUESTS the Electors of Ashburton TO MEET HIM at the SCHOOLHOUSB, METHYBN, ON TUESDAY, 27th INST., At 7.30 p.m. 5 997 Mr Wason ■J^E QUESTS THE E LECTORS of ASHBURTON To meet him at the SOHOOLHOUSE. A' FORD FOREST, ON MONDAY, ihe 2nd JUNE, At 7.30 ; and at the SCHOOLHOUSB, MOUNT SOMERS, ' ON ■ TUESDAY, the 3hb JUNE, Atm 9 1083



Public Notices; \ 0 T I 0 V. j 'I The understood requests ALL CLAIMS against the late W. 11. Boyle, to be sent in at once. T. BOYLE. Ashburton, May 23rd, 1884. 5 1019 TVTO'iICE TO DEALERS, SHEEP IN DROVERS, &c. Any person Driving Sheep or Cattle through the Coldstream Bun after this date, without giving notice as required by the Sheep Act, will be prosecuted. 0. H. DOWDING, 5 943 Manager. j



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. FOOKS & SON, 5 995 Licensed Surveyors.



E, the undersigned, having pur' chased the Book Debts of E C, Prbbblb, of Ashburton, butcher, have placed the same in the hands of Mr W. H. Gdndkt for immediate Collection, and his receipt only will be sufficient dis charge. All accounts must be paid at once. DAVID THOMAS, OCTAVIUS DIGBY. 19th May, 1884. 5 970



TJpO FARMERS AND BREEDERS Horses. Horses. Wanted a number of upstanding HACKS, sound, broken or unbroken, from 3 to 6 years old; not less than 16.1 hands high, for export. Apply personally or by letter, not later than May 26th, to E. COOKSON, Livery Stables, 6 904 Ashburton.



MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF 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



The ashburton county stock AND SALE YARDS COMPANY (LIMITED), is prepared to Dip Sheep in large or small lots at the following Reduced Scale of charges:— For the first 600 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 ipade. The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GfciOEGE JAMESON, 3 407 Secretary. SHBURTON 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. Wherever a 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 copies of the terms and condi tions under which the Reserves will be let, together with application forms, can be obtained at the offices of the County Councils of Selwyn and Ashburton.



Tenders for the above must be ad dressed to the Chairman of the Board, Christchurch, and sent in not later than the 31st of May. EDWARD G, WRIGHT, Chairman. 20th May, 1884. 6 985 pUBLIO 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 I ! I “ 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. Biokerton, Colonial Ar 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 sometime 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 be considered to repre sent the average quality.” —S. E. POYNTZ, Novelty Empori’m, Burnett • street, Ashjburton. . 9 505



Sporting. •. -jyj-MLBOURNFi CUP, 1884- [j ZABDI is now forming a Company on i, ihe above even*'. 200 > investors at LI each, to bo divided as follows :—First horse, LIOOO ; second horse, L2OO ; third 9 horse, L 10 0; other starters (divided), L3OO ; non atgjrters (divided), L 400; total, , L2OOO. Early applications requested. List drawn as soon as filled. Results posted immediately after drawing. The drawing will be conducted by a Cotr -3 mittee chosen from the subscribers. Ap- J plication by letter only, enclosing two r stamps with exchange on cheques, or by money order, Bank notes, or drafts. Re gistered letters or telegrams will not «n any account be received. Enclose ad dressed envelope with application. Ad dress Zabw, care of H. A , Gardner, B 'X No. 305, Post-office, Wellington. 5 10^4 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 most magnificent and beautiful and select lot of goods will be sold. The prizes are too numerous to mention. A mongst the many will bo— One sound good PONY One COW in full profit One STEER 1 ; One Entire Set of Bedroom FURNI TURE PICTURES LOOKING-GLASSES TOYS CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, Arc., &c. THE BAZAAR WILL BE OPENED ] ON SATURDAY, ax 11 O’CLOCK, By Joseph Ivbss, Esq , M. fl. R., And will close on the following Saturday. I have to my many Protestant and Catholic friends for their great kind ness intending goods. , EDMUND COFFEY.



Entertainments. ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOLROOM, ashburton: SECOND SIXPENNY ENTERTAINMENT. TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1834. Commence at 8 p.m. 5 1029 QW N HALL, ASHBURTON. Positively for one night only. WEDNESDAY, MAY 28. First appearance in Ashburton of MISS AUGUSTA L, 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) “ 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 Lost Heir ” humorous, (Hood) — Scenes from the “ Honeymoon ” (Tobin) —“ Bingen on the Rhine ” (Mrs Norton) —Scenes from “ Macbeth ” (Shakespeare) —“Charge of the Light Brigade” (Tennyson)—Court scenes, “ Merchant of Venice ” (Shakespeare) Ride” (T. B. Read)—Comic chapter, “ Widow Bedott Papers ” (Witcher). Prices, 4s, 3s, 2d. Box plan at H. M. Jones’. » Commence precisely at 8 p.m. Car riages at 945 W, K. Bishop, business manager for Miss Dargon. 5 1021 For Sale- PotatoeS. FIR SALE, in large or small quanti ties, good BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 6 913 ’ West street. JP A R M FOR SALE. 0 4 A 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 fasmer, is prepared cither to sell above right out, or join partnership with a suitable party in this and another pro perty he owns adjacent. Capital required about LISOO. For further particulars apply to MASON, STRUTHBRS & CO., 5 1007 -■ Christchurch. Tenders. rjIENDEKS FOR PLOUGHING. WANT KD Tenders- for Ploughing 70 acres stubble Land at T.auriston, 6£ inches by 10. Work must be commenced at once and completed by 20th June. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 987 Ashburton. T o BUILDERS.



TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a Girls’ High SCHOOL, in tim ber. Plans and specifications may be seen at our ( dice, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 5 p.m. on THURSDAY, 29th. O BUILD ERS. 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 A p.m. on THURSDAY, sth June next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. COUNTY COUNCIL. POISONED WHEAT. TENDERS are invited for the SUP PLY of 200 Bushels of Poisoned Wheat for the destruction of Birds. Conditions are on view at the County Council Offices, Ashburton, and City Council Offices. Christchurch. Tenders endorsed “ Tender, Poisoned Wheat,” will be received at tie Council Offices, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, 6th June next. The lowest or any tender nut necessarily accepted. By order. - ' F. MAINWARIiSG, Clerk. , Ashburton, May 21,1884. 5 1010 5 994 C. E. FOOKS & SON, Architects. 5 1028 R. BIRD.



Stock Sales. A K A I A Stock Sales. The undersigned will hold regular SAL'iS of nil of STOCK, etc., etc., at Womh '*»!>»•■, on the under mentioned dates, r.lio l«,t and 3>-d Tit I' ' j- DAY in each mouth : June sth June 19th THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. - 0. W. TURNER, Agent. Matson, Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Ralraia Agent. R



Auctions. TINWALD YARDS. shall have FOR SALE at the TINWALD SALE YARDS, OK TUESDAY 27th MAY, 1884, 2000 ■®'i re t' croßß LAMBS, mixed BexeSj by Lincoln-Leicester Rams, out of Rutherford’s Ewes ; a gi.nd line. 5 998 MATSON, COX & 00. SATURDAY, MAY 31. MR T, BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Healy, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Sa’urday, May 31, R.S. 25241, containing 200 ACRES 200 Situated about 7 or 8 miles from Ash burton, in the Wakanui road dis trict. Intending purchasers are invited to in spect this property previous to sale. Will be sold on liberal terms of payment. Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 5 956 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 31st MAY, 1884. ONE OF THE BEVT FARMS IN CANTERBURY. M essrs h. matson & co. in) conduction 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 Flemiagton Cheese Factory and School. The improve ments are very complete ; good fencing; the land first class re claimed swamp, and is without doubt the best all-round Farm in the far-famed LONGBEAOH DISTRICT.



We know the land thoroughly, and can recommend the Farm to anyone requiring a property, the good qualities of which have in no way been exaggerated in the above advertisement. H. MATSON & CO., Christchurch. MATSON, COX & CO., 5 937 Ashburton. SHERWOOD, On the Bakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway Line. EXTENSIVE Clearing Sale OF LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. MILES & CO. are instructed by Messrs Lee and Co., in conse quence of their impending dissolution of partnership, to hold a CLEARING SALE At their Homestead, immediately adjoin ing Sherwood Railway Station, on FRIDAY, 30th MAY, 1884, When the following LIVE AND DEAD STOCK Will be offered, viz.:— bHEEP : . 1100 four and six-tooth Merino Ewes, in lamb to Kokeby rams 120. Fat Merino Ewes 1300 Sound mouth Merino Wethers 400 two-tooth Merino Wethers 700 Crossbred Ewes 600 Fat Crossbred Wethers 400 Crossbred Lambs 400 Merino Lambs DRAUGHT HORSES ; 5 Draught Geldings S ~. Mares All young, sound, staunch, and good workers 2 Yearlings CATTLE : 1 two-year-old pedigree Bull 5 Cows in milk and in calf PIGS : 1 Berkshire Boar 2 ~ Sows, in pig IMPLEMENT* : 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 Cambiidge Rollers 1 McSherry Drill 1 Broadcast Sower 3 Sets Harrows, Oat Crusher ' Vertical Engine, Chaffcutter Shaft, Leading & Plough Harness Iron Tanks, Hydraulic Bam Horse Covers, Gate Posts, etc.



GRAIN : 300 Bushels Pearl Wheat 160 ,i Lammas Wheat 150 200 1200 800 150 Seconds Wheat Barley Black Oats Canadian Oats Ghickwheat 1 Stack Clover Bay Luncheon at 11.30 a.m. Sale will begin punctually at 12 o’clock The Auctlonerr incites special attan* tifij to the above Stock and plant, The sheep are second to none iu 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 ate thoroughly sound and good workers, and the latter are in splendid order and almost new. For further particulars apply to MILES & CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer; G. JAMESON,



A Sp dal Advertisment. *r { E. 0. Brown & Co, FASHION HOUSE, OHR3ST9HURCH, j£JAVE much pleasure in announcing the ARRIVAL FR«M LONDON or EXTENSIVE PURCHASES Ez Aorangi, Bombay, British Queen, Ruapehu, and lenio, Including THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS Suitable for the AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASON. THE ULSTERS, JACKETS, MANTLES, FUR CLOAKS, FOR CAPES A TRIMMINGS, DRESS MATERIALS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS Etc., Etc., Are for Excellence of Qeulixt and Design, THE CHOICEST EVER SUBMITTED



GREAT CARE HAS BEEN BESTOWED IN THE SELEC TION OF THESE GOODS TO MEET THE VARIED TASTES OF ALL CLASSES. The internal alterations to various De partments are now completed, which BENDERS THE SHOW ROOMS AMONG TH'i MOST SPACIOUS IN THE COLONIES And gives Increased Accommodation to DRESS, MANTLE-MAKING AND MILLINER f DEPARTMENTS. E. C. BROWN & Co. beg to return Thanks for Past Support, and Solicit a Continuance of Favors and Kind Recom mendations. Fob STYLE, QUALITY, AND VALUE GO TO E. C. BROWN & CO., F|A SHION HOUSE, Chris cohuboh.



Matson, Cox and 00. have for sale cheap. WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 sad 9, at' leas than cost LI" I "ED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 65 a ton TURNIP A RAPE SEEDS, all descrip. tions, guaranteed to grow OATS A CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH X' .OTHER Cf.i.V*»’4 MaTSOK, r 1 ■■ *% Rakaia, WE hare much pleasure in intimating to our clients and ethers In the Rakaia District that we bare made as* rangemonts to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK . There,’and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR D - OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. . * 413 MATSON, COX A 00. Matson Cox & Co. 4 UCTIONKBRS v yALUiTORS, A land, stock, and Estate AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAINSEED AND GENERAL M i RCHANTS. We have now on hand for|ais—- Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B tried Plain * Green and Yellow Tailored Tnrnipa Skirvin Swedes and other Tamip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. ( Clover Seeds of all deacliptibns Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-cheats ' Bran, Oats, Chaff, Ac.. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS; Ac. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED x TO THB CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, AD TUT HOME MARKET. '



LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. weekly Sales of - HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL FINDS OP STOCK AND PRODUCE. ON , SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STO C K Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately; ' next”SALE AT TINWALD YARDS ON - TUESDAY, MAY- 27. ! - AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co : '' Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Y ichinr*. MATSON, COX, ’A CO; WEST BTPEBT, Ashbiuton ...J p 0 R S A L B, PRIVATELY— -167 Acres 1 .rood 21 porches, ml Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromon.' free hold 1000 Acres, improved, Dromon, lease hold 2500 Acres, improved, Coalgate, free hold . . 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeach, free hold • 237 Acres, improved, Longbeaoh| 370 Acres improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, splendid hum, Wakannl 2200 Acres, improved, Maianra 2424 > cres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Monnt Bull 664 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in Bhignah' gnSof • Chertsey 126 Acres, all in English gnus Chertsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafield 650 do do Hjnds 270 do do ~ 400 do do ~ ' 100 do do „ 266 do do „ 497 do tussock, Dunsandel 398 do improved, part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi. tata Island 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands 1099 Acres, improved, Ealing 1500 Acres, do Dunsandel SO Acres 2 roods 26 perches, adjoin* ing Chertsey township 90 Acres, R.S. 34301, 34302, Elles mere district 226 Acres, R.S. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district 58 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 32114, Ash burton County 337 Ac. os, R.S. 28935, near Baling 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, 33679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23686, improved, Seafield < 430 Acres, R.S. 27884, 27885* near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27882, near Winslow 600 Acres, R. 8. 31469, Mount Somers' 300 Acres, R. S 27986, near Sherwood, Chcrsey • i i 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanni ' Also a large number of town tectins in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc. 660 Acres North Rakaia, Bankaide, R.S. 32036 1108 Acres North Rakaia, R.S. 32055. 32060 360 Acres Ashley Gorge 2808 Acres Rakaia, adjoining Cowar, splendid land 1200 Acres Waitakv, mostly all' old swamp land 2486 Acres Waikari, adjoining 6. H. Moore’s splendid land 2578 Acres Waikari, adjoining 6. H. Moore’s estate 8 483 MATSON, COX « COt