Obituary. deaths are announced of Sir Michael Costa, eminent composer, j aged 74, and Sir Michael Arthur Bass, M.P., of East Staffordshire, aged 47. A Serious Situation. Cairo, April 29. Emboldened by the disaffection of the garrison at Berber, and the coun tenance which he is now receiving from the Nubian rebels, Osman Digra, the representative of the Mahdi in the Eastern Soudan, is rapidly collecting supplies and men, and threatens that he will advance upon Assouan, a bor der town of Egypt proper, near the first cataract on the Nile. In view of the recent refusal of the British Govern ment to despatch an expedition into Soudan, the threats of the Arab Chief are causing much uneasiness here. [Received May 1, 1 p.m.} The Frozen Meat Trade- London, April 30 The cargo of mutton on board the as. Fenstanton from Port Chalmers has been landed in excellent condition. The first portion was placed in the market to-day, and realised to 6d per lb.

AUSTRALIAN.

[UDIU’I TULKSRAMK—COPYRIGHT. A Shipping Cas*. Übuboubnb, Yesterday. The argument upon the rule nisi in the case of Captain Lockyer v. the Victorian Navigation Board, to prohibit the Board from enforcing the sus pension of his certificate, commenced to-day, but was adjourned until to morrow. The South Australian Harvest. Adelaide, Y«»terday. . ' According to the estimate of the Adelaide Chamber of Commerce the quantity of wheat available for export this season is 300,000 tons, whereof 130.000 tons have already been shipped and 16,000 are now in course of ship ment. (Received May 1, 1 p.m ) An Bum, To-day. The statistics published yesterday by the. Chamber of Commerce regarding the quantity of wheat.available for ex port were officially supplied. The offi cial returns also show the South Austra lian acreage under crop have been 845.000 acres, yielding 14,600,000 ’ bushels, or an average of 7.56 per acre. J

TELEGRAMS.

[r*R PRBSK 488001A1 lON. ] Boman Catholic Synod. Auobxano, To-day. The first Roman Catholic Synod in this diocese was opened to-day, preparatory to ’ Bishop Luck’s departure for Borne on Monday next. Changed Hands 'Mr Polford, the advertising agent, has disposed of bis business to Mr Wither ford, an old pressman. A Popular Excursion. A hundred passengers have backed for the Wairarspa's Fiji excursion. A Correction- Wellington, To-day. An error occurred in the cable received by' Messrs, Murray, Roberts and Co. re wool sales. It should read “London, etc. , . . Crossbreds about equal to closing rates at last sales. ” [ The original cable gram here referred to will be found in our . focal columns. —Ed 6.] Supreme Court. New Plymouth, To-day. Judge Gillies opened the Court this morning. In addressing the Grand Jury, he said the calendar was not very large, nor did it contain any serious cases, the majority of which came from the outlying districts and not* from the old settled parts. He then reviewed the oases ,to come before the jury. The Grand Jury - have just retired. lire. JBlknhbim, To-day. Hr James Hodson’s residence and eonteatafwere destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. The piano and a few articles of furniture were alone saved. The fire originated in the dining-room, where there had beeh left a few embers in the grate when they retire Ito rest. The insurances are:—Liverpool and London, - L3SO on the house, and L3OO on tbs fur ; niton. Mr Hodson's loss is v»ry L... .y Sudden Death. Ckbistokukch, To-day. Telegraphic information received from Akatoa states that Mr Nalder, senior, solicitor, dropped dead in tha street this - morning. The Takapoua Enquiry. Dunedin, To-day. Tha Court of enquiry found that the damage to the Takapuna was caused off 4 Cape Kgmoat, and was the result of care less navigation through Captain Jones’s default, and the want of experience of the ' second mate. They come up for judgment : to-morrow.

THE ASHBURTON GtJARDIAN, THURSDAY, MAY 1, is:i.



Jj*te A dvwrtlsenjents 0 EDROH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY, Agbf}art'oo. Dr Ovaries guinea Rqasell will deliver aDCctpre on (''Die Medical Aspect of the ' Temperance Question,” m St. Stephen’s Schoolroom, TO-MORROW ■ (Friday), at 8 p.m. Admittance free. To commence at 7.30. 5 760 s T. STEP BEN’S CHURCH, Ashburton. A juries pf «ght §ixpenny Eptertaiq jppht# wilt he giyen ip the Schqoltoosp on the following dates: —May 6 and 20: Jane 3 and 17; July J, 15 and 20; and August 12. To commence at 7.30 p.m. , Tioseta for the aeries, 3s. 5 761 V. R. Idoenriog Act, 1881, and the Licensing Act Amendment Act, 1882. -* ■ CmrrOTIOK is hereby given that, m pur suance of the provisions of the tmed Acta, Quarterly (Annual) SUTTEES for the diatricta of Borough J ofAihhurton, Ashburton, Upper Aahbur- Meant Semera will ho held at the places aat down below, for the lp|of- considering applications, of .doe notioa ia given 3j)4 Jap*) at the Courthouse, Aahbnr* Ashburton—4th Jane, at noon, in the Ashburton June, at noon, rßm Coorthouse, Ashburton Jane, in the Road C«rd ogie«, Hoant Somers. 1 f-'.w®f^SS±u-■



Meetings. THE Usual Monthly Meeting of tha Library Committee will be held on Thursday next, May Bth. W. H. Zovcb, Hon. Sec. 6 762 BEACH ROAD DISTRICT. The ANNUAL MEETING of Rate payers will be held at the Board’s Office on WEDNESDAY, May 7tb, at 2 p.m. FOOKS & SON, 4 722 District Surveyors. BEATING SOCIETY. The Committee of the Debating Society have arranged to hold (heir Meetings every alternate Friday, commencing FRIDAY, May 9. Business— President’s Address and Dramatic Readings from Shakes peare J. G. ROBERTSON, 5 764 Hon. Sec



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers will be held in the Road Board office, Tin wald on SATURDAY NEXT, May 3rd, at noon. To receive Statement of Accounts, Auditor's Report, and discuss the question of Local Government by two rating power?. CYRIL JEPHSON, I 4 736 Clerk and Surveyor. Aanirersary. Harvest thanksgiving and church Anniversary. ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CHURCH. SUNDAY, 11jh MAY. Skbhons by Fkv. W. J. Williams ; Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. ODDFELLOW S’ HALL, MONDAY, 12th MAY, 1884. PUBLIC TEA MEETING, To be followed by a Li E C T U R E BY Rbv. W. J. Williams ; Subject: Father Matthew, The Apostle of Temperance. Tea at 6 30. Tickets, Is 6d. Lecture at 7 30. 4 695



For Sale. rnURNIPS FOR SALE, The under- J. signed has 80 Acres to be Fed off with sheep; inspection invited. Apply to R. CAMPBELL, 4 750 Chertsey. Earns. SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. LINCOLN RAMS, two, four, w and six-tooth, pure bred, and in first-class order, from the best flocks ,in Canterbury. MILES & 00„ GEO. JAMESON, 643 Agent, Ashburton. Stock Sales __ X 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 : May lat June sth May 16th June 19th THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0. W. TURNER, Agent. Matson, Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Rakaia Agent.



Business Notices- MUSIC TUITION—PupiIs will please resume duties on and after Mon day, May sth. Any new Pupils Music apply early to arrange. Lessons on Piano, Organ, Harmonium, Violin and Flute. —SINKING—Singing at sight in a very short time. New easy method.—BOYS’ VIOLIN. CLASS will be commenced May sth. Class will meet on Mondays and Tuesdays, 6to7p. m. £1 la per quarter. Further particulars on application. H. J. Weeks, Music Saloon, Tancred street. 5 759 D OMESTIC PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge DRAPER AISD DRESSMAKER, Begs to intimate tc the ladies of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they will l|nd a great saving of time and raa terial by Cutting their Dresses' and Chil dren’s apparel ft from the above Patterns, ijrhioh jjre universally psecT. Ladies l Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry office for Female Servants. * 1 173 New ( Pianos \ Iron Frame, Full Trichord and Full Compass from £35, SE£OND.HAND PIANOS (guaranteed in Good Ordpr. Excellent Yalpe. CHAPPEL PIANETTE ... GAVIN & GAVIN AUCHER FRERES LEIPSXC MODEL (new £6s) RONEXSCH (new *os) m 25 23 42 4 >.*v' mi mM .■‘•4 Milner ASHPtJBTQU, H. M, JONES, Agehi.



Public Not OOMMERC Stationery, Account i Prese /I. M. JO Eaat Street RINGING MR SIDNEY y From the Royal / cad« London, Bas the pleasure of ant musical circles of Ashb vicinity that ha will fore C: ASS on THURSDAY the Oddfellows’ Hall. Terms—One Guinea per Ladies and gentlemen will kindly be at the Hall i I SHBURTON PEI l\ BUILDING & I SOCIETY. The above Society pays . rate of 5 per cent, per ai posits at Call, 6 per cent, j three months, and 7 per cci if fixed tor 6 months or over J



A SHBURTON COUNTY STOCK jLJI AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE. On and after the Ist May next the SALES of STOCK at the Ashburton and Tinwald aleyards will commence punctu ally at Eleven o’clock. GEORGE JAMES DN, 4 636 Secretary. jyjTOTINT HUTT ROAD DISTRICT. ELECTION OP TWO MEMBERS. In pursuance of the provisions of the Road Boards Act, 1882, and Amendment Act, 1883, and Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876,1 hereby give notice that an ELECTION of Two Members to serve on the above Board (in place of Messrs McMillan and Morgan" who retire by ballot and are eligible for re-election), will be held at the Road Board office, Methven, on TUESDAY, May the 6th. Nominations in the prescribed form must be received by the Returning Officer before noon on Tuesday, April 29th. Forms of nomination can be obtained at the Road Board office on application to J. C. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jon,, Returning Officer, 4 693 Mount Butt Road District Jp U BLIC 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 “ 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 latter highly commendatory from the President of the New Zealand Indus trial Exhibition, 1883 and 1834 (no awards having been given).”—“ Professor A. W. Bickerton, Colonial A; ulyst, 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 ia 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 rep-e ---sent the average quality.” —S. E. POYNTZ, Novelty Emporium, Burnett street, Ashburton. 3 566 COUNTY COUNCIL.



Notice is hereby given that at the ordinary mating of the Ashburton Coqnty Council, which will! be hold on FRIDAY, the 2nd day of May proximo, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, the following re solution will be considered by the Coun cil : Resolved—That the Council do make a special order altering the number of the Council and re-adjusting the representa tion of the several Ridings of the County, and that such special order be as follows, that is to say: — Special Okdbp. In pursuance of the powers yested in it ip that bpliajf by the Counties Act, 18*6, and the Acts pipending the same, the Oopnty Council of the County of Ashbur ton, doth hereby order and declare that the said Council shall hence fori h consist of seven members inclusive of the Chair man, and that the number of Councillors to be elected by eaph Hiding shall be as follows ; By the Ashburton Riding, comprising the Longbeach Road District and Wakanui Road District Two Councillors. By the Upper Ashburton Riding, com* prising the Bangitata Road District and the Upper Ashburton Road ! District—Two Councillors. By the South Rakiia Riding, cbmpiis ing the South Rakaia Road District —One Councillor By the Mount Fi.'t Biding, comprising the Mount llutt Road District — One Councillor. By the Mount Somers Riding, compris ing the Mount Somers Road Dis tict—One Councillor. That this special order shall come into force at the next general election of the Council, and at such earlier period, and to such extent as may be necessary for preparing any roll or otherwise providing for such election. ' By order. F, MAI WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, April 1 bI2



Amusements. TOS KINKING CLUB. Sinking will Commerce on FRIDAY, May 2nd, at 7-30 p. m., »c the Town Hall. Members’ tickets can n- w be obtained of the undersigned. Tenders. O BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the Frection of a Dwelling-house in Cameron street west. Plans and specifications can be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent in not later than 5 p.m. on Friday, 2nd May. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. 4 754 DAVID ZANDFF, Hon. Secretary. 4 716 R. BIRD.



nnENDERS are invited for LEASING I the well-known LIVERY and BAIT STABLES at the rear of the Somerset Hotel, together with a comfortable fonr roomed Cottage To an energetic man this offers an op portunity of extending the business con nected with these old established pre mises. Tenders close 3rd. Apply 4 747 SATURDAY, May F. FERRIMAN. ROAD D'STRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works: No. 25 Ford on Terrace (new) road No, 20 —Ford and Drain Waterton (new) road. Particulars car be seen at our office, where tenders will be received till 9 am. on WEDNESDAY, May 7th, and at Road Board Office, Longbeach, till noon on same day. FOOKS & SON, 4 726 District Surveyors. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Dwelling-house in Peter street. Plans and specifications can be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Bth May. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. 4 735 R. BIRD. COUNTY COUNCIL. Tenders are invited for— 1. Enlarging Carter’s Creek, Tinwald. 2. Impraving Creek, near Methven. S. Fencing Deviation, Rakaia Gorge road.



Specification, etc., can be seen at the Council office, and tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 a.m., FRIDAY, 2nd May next. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 4 734 County Engineer. Auction. MY NEXT Property Sale 'yy'lLL TAKE PL OB IN THE ARCADE ON SATURDAY, MAY 3. T. BULLOCK, 4 679 Auctioneer. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS, And Others. 1200 ACRES 1200 TO LET FOR CROPPING MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from John McLean, Esq , to Let by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, 120 J Acres, beta* part of Lsgbmor Estate, for one Crop; new land, and now in turnips. In lots of 150 acres and upwards. Mr Donald McLean will show the land to intending purchasers. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 4 694 Auctioneer. MAY 17xh, 1884. AT OUR SALEROOMS, WEST STREET,. ASHBURTON. 38 Acres 38 AT ALEORD FOREST. MESSRS MATSON, COX & CO. have received instructions to sell < y Public Auction, on the above date— Qy Acres good Grazing LAN!)', well fenced Will be sold in separate Blogks, Block No. 1, 20 4CRES Block No. 2 18 ACRES For further particulars, apply to MATSON, COX & CO., Auctioneers, 5 757 Ashburton. Messrs matson, cox & co. (in conjunction with Messrs McKer row and Co., Rakaia) have received in structions from the following owners to offer FOR SALE PRIVATELY The undermentioned very Valuable Properties Vis- :-r ACRES. On account of Mr J. Mann, Tiv- „ . , orton, R.S. 1603, 17066-7, XIM4 26902, containing On account Messrs Ross Bros., R.S. 27062, 26702-3, 26629, containing On account same, R.S. 28312, 28728, containing On account Mr G. Dollatnore, R.S. 37338, 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' £!'o,, Rakaia, a large number of other farms wqrt|i tip attention of purchasers. MATSON, Ashburton ; MESSRS MoKEBKOW & 00., 4700 Rakaia. 494 604 200 424 399 399 495



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



ON SALE, AT THB NOVELTY EM PORIUM and GENERAL PRO VISION STORE, TEAS—From 2a to 3s per lb. Try our 2s 9d Tea, which for flavor and qua lity is unequalled. SUGAR—From 4d to 4£d per lb by the bag CANDLES—From 9d to la per lb SOAPS—A large assortment RICE, SAGO, TAPIOCA, end other Goods equally cheap Agent for the Maclean Pickle and Pre serving Company, Christchurch. Also, Crease’s Wellington Coffee, A 1 and Beehive Brands. These coffees are pronounced by connoisseurs to be the best yet offered to the public. WANTED—Fresh Batter, Eggs and Bacon. S. E. Poyntz. ROBERTS Is a Cash Buyer OF WHEAT OATS* RYEGRASS PEAS TARES and other Produce in any quantities, or if desired would SELL on Commission. HAS FOR SA j B, CORNSACKS (Full Sizb j ani Weight) of best quality Kerosene, Castor and Boiled 0 Is Seaming Twine and Woolf ecks Oat Sheaf and Straw Chaff Bran, Sharps ChicJfwheqt,, etq. CLOVERS; White, Red, Alsykeand Cowgrass Rye Grass and Cocksfoot Rape, Carrot, Mangold and Gorse Seeds Little’s Sheep Dip Ploughshares Butter Kegs and Nails Bluestone, Lamp Black, Raddle Heart and Sap Stakes Staples Fencing ‘Wire (all sizes), Plain and



GUNS!! GUNS!!! REVOLVERS, POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, WADS, CARTRIDGE*, &€., &c., &c, We have Just received ouy season’s stock of the above, amongst which will be found some REAL NOVELTIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED yon DUCK SHOOTING OR KILLING AT LONG RANGES. ALSO, sour BEAUTIFULLY FINI'RKD SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL MUZZLE AND BREACH-LOADING GUNS, £HO£E so£P.p. " : * ORR AND CO., EAST STREET.



STIMMO begs to inform the work* * ing men of the district, who are in want of a comf jrtable home, that he haa taken the WATERLOO BOARDING-HOUSE in Tancred street, and hopes to receive patronage. Board LI per week. Meals, t all hours, Is. 3 453 ÜBLIO NOTICE. The price of Book, “ Our Domestic Birds,” (by A. Saunders) is 6s, or upon receipt of 6s lOi in stamps, will be sent to any part of New Zealand. Storekeepers, General Dealers, etc, will please notice Mr T. P. Pauley of Saun ders’ Buildings, Ashburton, has been elected agent on behalf of Messrs Fergu son and Mitchell, brown paper and sugar bag manufacturers; also butter and tea papers. A large stock on hand, so that in future all orders may be sent to Mr T. F. FARLEY, Bookseller, Stationer and News Agent, which will receive prompt attention by Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton.



Barbed Flour, 50, 100 and 200 lb bags Oatmeal, 25 lb bags Tea, Candles, and Soap, in boxes Sugar, in bags all weights 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 for Sale or Shipment. Having a Railway Siding can guarantee immediate delivery for Shipment or otherwise. Albert Roberts, Agept for ROBERTS, PATTON & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, (J^riglghurqh. Algo, UNITED FIRE INSURANCE CO. AN!) MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF UoTRALASIA. * 8 275



Business Notices. GIiAND SHOW OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, 'S A 9526



yiCTORIA HOUSE. A HEAVY STOCK OF NEW & DUE ABLE WINTER GOODS IN DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Boots, &c., to select from. Sterling Value ! Popular Prices ! 2 The Shilling Table sti; lthe Attraction Dimant and Coe, Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, &c. > (Late J. Orr and Co). East and Tancred Streets, Ashburton. 9528



CHEAP BOOKS. CHEAP BOOKS AND STAIIONERY. Amateur Work, 8s 6d ; Universal In structor, 8s fid ; Illustrated History of the World, 8s 6o; 'cientific Recreation, 8s 6d; Curiosities of Literature by Isaac Disraeli, Bjfid; Reviews, Essays and Poems by Lord Macaulay, 3 vols., 7s fid; Haydn’s Dic tionary of Dates, new edition 1881, offered at the published price, IBs fid ; Lily Series, Is 3d and 2s, well bound ; the Quiver, Sunday at Home, Young England, Family Friend, Friendly Visitor, Sunshine, etc EVERY DESCRIPTION OF STATIONERY. Toys, Fancy Goods, etc,, in great variety and at lowest possible prices. R. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217



MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE -906 Corner of Gray and East streets 427 Tancred street 1059 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,68, 69, 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 76 (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 atm''; 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 21 Corner of Dobson and East street 639 4-acre Peter street 638 Peter street 824 Cox street, with two brick cot tages the eon 826 Cox street, with two brick cot tages thereon 685, 686, Cameron street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. TINWALD. —Town Section 366, Mo Murdo street, with comfortable Cottage thereon, for Sale. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE CHEAP—Second-hand DRAY. T. BULLOCK OFFICES TO LETJIn Arcade Cham bers. T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN LAND FOR SALB- Lots 27, 28, 29, 79, and 80, contain ing 1 acre 1 rood, and situated in Walsh’i 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 A-acre. This a capital site for a private residence. T. IP I LOCK FOR SALE.—Five Acres of first-class Land together with a comfortable Cottage, the property of Mr Bellamy, situated on Graham’s road, being the main thoroughfaie to Longbeach. For terms, price, etc., applr ta ’ T. BJLLOCK. TO LET.—3-Roomed Cottage at Tre rorton. Apply to T. BULLOCI^. FOR SALE.—A nice little Homestead, containing 41 acres 29 perches, situated near Wheatstone township, Long bsach. For particulars apply tq T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE or TO let.—A Farm of 306 acres, being R.S.’s 28251 and 28262, situated about two or three miles from the Ashhuvtop Racecourse, upper side of the Railway, now in the occupa tion of Mr Thomas Woolley. For parti culars apply to T. BULLOCK. A! ini m T o FARMERS. A few copies of the NEW RAILWAY TARIFF (specially compiled by the pre sent Ministry to meet the views of Can terbury fame.a)|are now on sale at this office



Matson, Cox & 00. DIPPING SEASON, 1884. The Specialflm proved Glycerine Dip, Soluble in C-ild w -'i r 'll HIS NON-POISONOUS DIP is a';.:. * certain preventative and cute of J scab, and is nnrivalled for the complete ■ destruction of Ticks, Lice, and Parasites of every description infesting the skin of - ■; sheop, cattle, and other animals. It has gained the highest reputation, for itpos sesses the doable advantage of simultane- '/ oualy repelling contagion and cleansing' the skin from filth, IT DOES NOT DISCOLOR THE WOOD ' Or act injuriously upon the natural yolk, of same, but feeds the fleece, maintains , the natural lustre, and wonderfully pro motes its growth. The great risk in-. - currcd by introducing newly purchased stock amongst hea’ thy animate already on, the runs may be entirely avoided by using this Dip. The Dip is not a cheap chemi cal fluid, but a blend of ingredients (g'yeetine being one) which all tend to benefit the animal and the wool ; aid these ingredients are mixed by new power, ful steam machinery, so that a thorough ■ consistency is always obtained. One dip? ping with this Dip (in mid-fleece) will savsT'Nr the great inconvenience of dipping twice, as is the case with other dips. ’ - v Sold in drums of 201 b (3 gallons) 601 b (5 gallons), 1001 b (10 gallons); 6s perr-? gallon in single drums. A considerable ■ - ‘ i eduction made in large quantities, for large flocks. ' V



Among the numerous testimonials we have received last season for this Glycer ine Dip, we select the following From Reginald Foster, Esq., Sheep In* spector. North Canterbury— “ Amberley, North Canterbury, “17 th April 1883. Wm. Buss, Fsq., (Messrs Matson, Buss and Co.), Bangiora. “Dear Sir,—l have to-day made a care ful examination of Mr T. Croft’s sheep, which were dipped in my presence at Ashley, by Mr Hayward, on the 26th March, in ‘Messrs Tomlinson and Hayward's Glycer ine Dip. The result of my inspection to day is, I am pleased to be able to state, in every respect highly satisfactory. The sheep were badly infected with lice and ticks, and in consequence, not thriving.. After they were dipped they were, at my request put back in the same paddock from whence they came. To-day the sheep have the appearance of having thriven well since dipping. The Wool is SOFT AMD SILKY TO THE TOUCH, A U. IS u> usually brioh i amd glossy, considering the short space of time since they were dipped. Although the sheep smell strongly of the dip, there is very slight stain on the wool, as may be seen by the. samples I enclose. I found no liveilice-: or ticks, aud what is, in my opinion, highly, important, tuk tick egos were all DEAD. As the lice ova are not easily visible to. the naked eye, I.am not able to say what' condition they are in, bat as they are supposed to hatch within fourteen days," and as there are no young lice to be seen, it may, I think, be taken for granted that they are also dead. I attribute this lulling of the eggs to the length of time the sheep were kept in the dip—nearly a minute— which, in my opinion, is not any too long. “ I am, dear Sir, “ Yours faithfully,- (Signed) “ Reginald Foster.'’ • Extracts from Letters from John Grigg, Esq , Longbeaoh, Canterbury. “•April 30,1883-t The general apj>«ai» arce of the flocK is all that could be wished: for.” “ May 10,1833—1 am more and more. pleased with the appearance of my sheep that were dipped in your Dip, and 1 shall certainly use it next season. I will care fully note the appearance of the wool aa compared with that in which other dipe were used.” From John McOaw, Esq., Three Springe Station. . “ Timaru, March 19,1883. “I have been examining the effect of the Glycerine Dip on the sheep, and 1 find very sati factory results, the ticks as well as the eggs being destroyed. Whilst hand ling the sheep 1 find one dipping has been very effective. ”



At the late eihauatiye trial of aheap dips in Hawke’s Bay the judges reported as follows :— (< At the second examination on the 18th October, we fonad the sheep dipped with Tomlinson and Hay* ward’s (Glycerine) free from parasites and. wool in good order,” etc, etc.—Fide Haivke's Bay Herald, Jan. 5,1884. - - Wool dipped with the Glycerine Dip last year at the N.Z. and A- isma Company’s Stud Flock highest price in the London marked Vide Acl.uhl Sales, 1883. The prise pen of Lincoln Sheep at the lata Lincoln April Fair and Newark Fait were dipped with the Glycerine Dip, viz,, R. A. and J. A. Thorpe's, Nocton. Wool dipped with the Glycerine Dtp obtained the Silver Medal at the late Farm Exhibition. AGENTS FOB ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT— Messrs MATSON,COX & Go Piaua cf Hayward’ Latest Improved SHEEP DIPPING BATHS, with Patent Travelling Gangway, to be had of thel* several agents.