«. about the end of this month, and notice by advertisement of the sections to be operated On should be given two weeks beforehand. S .veral settlers last year attributed the mem » dent clearance to the short notice they received. STORM WATER. „ The Engineer waited .upon the Council and further explained his proposals in re spect to stormwater, of which the Council approved, and desired the work to be pro- 1 ceeded with as soon as possible. The lat ter part of ‘the Engineer’s report upoa this subject was referred to the Water . Supply Committee. gbxen’s crossing protective works. The recommendations made in the En- I gineer’s report was agreed to. I CLEARING WATER RACES. I It was resolved that the Engineer’s sug- I gestion be approved of, and that the £n- I gineer furnish the Council with an esti- I mate of the cost of clearing the water I races by contract. I STORMWATER, BUCCLEUCH BUSF. I A letter was read from the Mount | Somers Road Board, enclosing plans and I estimates for the diversion of stormwater j near McLeod’s, at Buccleuch Bush, and I stating that private subscriptions to the J amount of L2O were available for the pur-1 : pose, and asking the Council to execute I the work which was estimated to cost I LI 20.

Mr Macfarlane proposed, and the Chairman seconded— ‘‘ That the request of the Mount Somers Road Board be ac ceded to. Mr Wright would like to call the atten tion of the Council to the fact the Mount Sombre Roadfßoardhadalready beenexcep tionaliy fortunate in the expenditure of county funds, and unless the Council was prepared to admit the principle involved in the proposal, and treat other Boards in the same way, he could not support it. As an amendment ho proposed—“ That . the Coo noil's contribution to the work - under consideration be limited to a grant in-aid of one half the cost. j Mr BalMck seconded the amendment, which was supported by Messrs Lambie and Eriedlander, and carried. At Mr Friedlander’s suggestion it was resolved to call the Mount Somers Hoad Board’s attention to the Engineer’s opinion of cost, and recommending that before ' proceeding with the work the Board should obtain an indemnity from the owners affected against any claim for damage resulting from the work. 1 RANOITATA DIVISION COMMITTEE REPORT. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Wright, the report of the Committee was adopted. ; I 5 ! accounts. I : The usual monthly accounts were passed I for payment. ' j

COEEESPOUDBNCB. The fdllowing correspondence was read : ~(1) From the Public Works Depart ment, stating that the report of the Royal Commission upon the Mount Somers Railway would be presented to Ra-lia ment st its next meeting. (2) From the Department of Justice and Mr Ivess, M.H. R., in respsct to conditional licenses to publicans at the Tinwald,and Ashbur ton Saleyards. (3) From the Hospital and Oharitable Aid Committee in refer ence to the Contagious Diseases Act — Consideration deferred. (4) From the Upper Ashburton Road Board, in refer ence to proteotireworks at Winchmore— Consideration deferred. ELAUGHTBBINO LICENSE. * A license to slaughter small and large Cattle was granted to J. Richards. GERALDINE COUNTY COUNCIL. On the motion of Mr Wright, it was resolved that application be made to the ‘Geraldine County Council for immediate payment of interest due, and failing a satisfactory settlement, legal proceedings be taken to recover the amount. EXTENSION SALE IAKDS. ; Mr Bullock proposed, Mr Jdroson se conded,-and it was carried—“ That the Council make application to Government forportion of Reserve No. 1261, for the purpose of extension of the Saleyards. r; SPECIAL MEE3ING. It was determined to call a special ; meeting of the Council on August Ist _to j strike a rate, if required, in connection with the Wakanni protection works ; the usbal- monthly meeting to 'be held the same day. MAINBOADB. It was resolved that the Clerk com municate ‘with the Road Boards within whose'boundaries application had been made for grants .under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act, pointing out that the Council must request that each Road Board shall undertake the liability of'maintaining all such roads, otherwise the Council Will be obliged to reconsider the applications. W. ■‘‘ ‘ PLANTATIONS. Mr Bullock proposed, and Mr Lambie seconded, pod it was carried—That appli cation be made to the Government for portion of township reserves - in Ohertsay, DrOmore, Winslow, Hinds, and Ealing for planting purposes, to be vested in the Plantation Board; also half reserve 1466 near Rakaia, and Crown lands adjoining R.B. 27466, and abandoned tramway lines on Alford Forest, Buccleuch, and Mount Somers runs, for same purpose. • v DEPUTATION. A. deputation consisting of Messrs Wil ■ liamson (2), Bond, Ball and Croy waited upon .the Council and called attention to the overflow of the Wheatstone drain, by which .their properties were prejudicially affected. It was repretented that the drain was overtaxed by this drainage from the Lotfgbeaoh swamp, and the overflow had been sufficient to wash away ploughed land and do other considerable damage. Mr Williamson suggested that the natural creeks should be opened to relieve the drain. - Gsher members of the deputation having addressed- the Council they withdrew, and it was resolfed that the Engineer impact the drain and report to next ' meeting of the Council. " LOCAL GOTSBNMEKT. The Committee appointed tp report upon local government presented the fob lovring report;— Your Committee met on the 24th proximo, and again on the Ist ultimo, and have the ' honor to report as follows; 1. That the Committee agrees os to the ne cessity for Road Boards and County Council to study strict) economy, especially in the direc tion of office expenditure. 2. That it is expedient that the County ' Council as well as Road Boards continue to ■t. exist, j, 3. It therefore becomes [a question for the County Council to decide whether the present staff can.be retained or what economy can be effected in reducing the staff. 4. Possibly the time has come when the County no longer requires the services of a highly paidengmeer. ' 5. Of in oonsidemtion of the advisability of retaining, the present engineer in case ofac* cid«)t to water race, etc., apd the initjation.cf Several protective work schemes, -it might bedesirable to consider whether the present cngineercan be retained on a different footing. *’ f V ‘ £. The Gosnmitteetherefore recommend the *•' of the present engagement with the ; engineer, that -he be invited to accept the i ! ' ; - imm retainer of bis services whet tMdRd- --nJitu ; ■ - That the County Council should onli sufficient■ to pay for neces W‘w^'ndltaH&--over and above the receipt othrtr license fecs-^-sucl the’County Council staff shout aU; derical worfc for the variou Boards ; the clerk from the Count rtttrying ~ each Rokd - Boar Coancibw'll on the a; mm • JlTlljhliiiOfiaMir'llinßii- Pm— 1 • jJ “~T"- wl <»*>« stz: jTyh Board whatever rat may?trike for theyeai System the Mom tfe, informed that tf , to ■ can' proceed j '‘'flown ip Np. 3 teSbiutic ■''o’

I forwarded by the Mount' Somers Road Board. n. That if the above recommendations are | carried into effect—which can only be done gradually, as changes in the Road Board staff are made, —your Committee is of opinion that an annual saving to the amount of L9OO can be effected in the general County and Road Beard administration. Julian Jackson, Chairman of Committee. On the motion of Mr Wright, the con sideration of the report was postponed until next meeting of the Council. The Council then adjourned te August Ist.

ELECTION ITEMS.

The Hon. Mr Dick addressed the elec tors ef Dunedin West last night, and re ceived a vote of confidence. Replying to a question, he emphatically denied that in the event of his defeat ho would be called to the Upper House. Sir George Grey addressed a meeting of his constituents at the Theatre Royal, Auckland, on Wednesday, and at its con clusion received an enthusiastic vote of thanks and confidence.

Mr Richardson received a vote of con fidence at Kaiapoi last night. Messrs D. Reese and J. G. Rudden klau, both of whom are candidates for the I Stanmore constituency, addressed the electors last evening, the former at Philips town and the latter at Knightstown, Mr Reece received a vote of confidence and Mr Ruddenklau a vote of thanks. Mr Alfred Saunders, a candidate for Lincoln, apokeat Spreydon last evening. He announced himself as an inpependent candidate, and would not give a pledge of support to any party, but he considered that Sir Julius Vogel would make a good horse in a team if he had some steady shaftera.

[BY TELEGRAPH.] Wellington, To-day. Mr J. R. Brown, a candidate for Fox ton, addressed a meeting at Karori and received a v<ste of confidence. Blenheim, To-day. Mr Joseph Ward addressed a crowded meeting of electors and received a vote of thanks. He follows Major Atkinson in preference to Sir Julius Vogel. Eumaba, To-day. Mr Seddon addressed the electors at Dillmanstown last night. Mr Guinness addressed the electors of Greymoutb at Westbrooke and received a unanimous vote of confidence. Dunedin, To-day. Mr James Gore has decided to contest Dunedin South. Mr Bathgate at Eoelyn last night re ceived a vote of confidence. He said he wonld support the Catholics in their en deavors re school matters, and believed in a land and income tax as against the property tax.' He opposed an elective Upper House.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] London, July 2. The cricket match at Sheffield between the Australians and the Players of Eng land was continued and concluded to day, resulting in a victory for the visitors by six w.ckets. The weather was again splendid, and the number of spectators on the ground was very large. The Homo team, with two wickets down for 89, resumed tkeir second innings, which closed foi a total of 13i. The Australians, requiring 175 runs to win the match, then commenced their second innings, and scored 178 with the loss of four wickets, thus winning by six wickets. Bod nor made 95 and Banner man 48, both not out. '

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] The Conference. London, July 2. The Egyptian Conference continued its deliberations to-day. Mr Edgar Vincent, Financial Adviser to the Khe dive, recommended that the taxes now levied in Egypt should be largely re duced. The Frozen Meat Trade. London, July 3. The cargo of frozen mutton ex steamship Liguria, comprising 5,459 carcases, from Melbourne and Sydney, has been sold at $d per lb. The meat was in good condition. The Cholera in France. Paris, J uly 2. No fresh outbreak .of cholera has oc cured, and it is believed that the pre cautions which have been taken will prevent the further spread of the disease. Several deaths, however, are reported daily at Toulon and Mar seilles.

The Chinese Indemnity. The French' Government has de manded from China an indemnity of £20,000,000 on account of the recent action of Chinese troops in opposing, by force of arms, the occupation of Longsin by the French forces. A Contradiction. Cairo, July 2. The reported resignation of Nubar Pasha, President of the Egyptian Coun cil of Ministers, is authoritatively de nied. An Arab Victory. Reports Have reached here from Assouan that the town of Debbah has been attacked and captured bv the Arab rebels, and that all the garrison were massacred. It is slated that the Arabs numbered 12,000 men. Obituary. St. Petersburg, July 2. The death is announced of General Francis Edward Todleben, the cele brated Russian military engineer.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1884.



The Had and Worthless arc nevpr 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 sprang 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 every way trying to induce suffering invalids to use their stuff ipsfcad, expecting to tnahe money on 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 1 * or “Hops were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All suph prelerided remedies pr chirps, : no plotter what their stylo blf'name is,' and especially those with r the word "Hop” or "Hops” in their name or in any 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 p bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white libel, and Dr fjoijle’s name blown in t|» e glasij. "nothing else.' Druggists' and chamfers arfc warned against' dealing in imita tions or counterfeits,



Gazette in Bankruptcy. R OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian la a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and 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 JOSEPH TATE, RICHARD ROLSTON, and MARK ANTHONY, all of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury and colony of New Zealand, farmers, hereto fore carrying on business together as far mers in co-partnership, have this day been adjudicated bankrupts in the said Court. The first general meeting of ct en tors will be held at the District Court house at Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of July, 1884, at one p.tr And the public examination of the bank rupts will take place at the sitting of the District Court, at Ashburton, on MON DAY, August 11th proximo. Dated this 3rd day of July, 1884. J. 0. BELL, 1274 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 JOHN KEMP, farmer, Dromore, has this day been adjudicated bankrupt in the said Court. The first general meeting of credi tors will be held at the District Court house at Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th July, 1884, at eleven a.m. And the public examination of the bankrupt will take place at the sitting of the District Court, at Ashburton, on MONDAY, 11th August proximo. Dated this 3rd day of July, 1884. J. 0. BELL, 7 1275 Deputy Official Assignee. STIMMO begs to inform the work * 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 COMMERCIAL Stationery, Account Books, Presents, &c. M. JONES, East Street. 11 123 O MO.NO POLY. TO HOUSEHOLDERS AND OTHERS All who wish to save 25 per cent, in their meat account. E. Lancaster Having reduced his staff about £lO per week, he intends shifting his principal Branch of Business to the READY-MONEY MEAT MART, where, for cash, he intends selling meat cheaper than ever. Prompt monthly customers waited on and supplied at cash prices. All joints marked in plain figures. No deception ; 16 ounces to the lb. Money saved is money earned these critical times. 5 1071 R. LANCASTER. t i c £ Q^IGANTIC Unreserved Sale AT ARGYLB HOUSE, Prior' to Annual Balance. The PREMISES of Messrs G. L BBATH & CO. will be Closed Up on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY NEXT, July Ist and 2nd, to take stock down and re-mark same. THE PRESENT Depressed state of trade necessi tates an Immediate Slaughter our Entire Stock. £40,000 Worth of NEW and FASHION ABLE GOODS to bo turned into cash. G. L. BEATH & CO. Are prepared to offer such Bar gains at this SALE that they feel justified 4n asking the Public to Withhold Purchasing Else where till after the 4th. OUR SALE BEGINS A 1? IQ A.M. OH THURSDAY, JULY 3. 6 100



Public Notices; STRAYED— From East Belt, on the 22ad June, a white COW, has part of her horn sawn off. Finder rewarded on annlicatioa to W. Monroe, East Belt. 7 1293 SYKtfS, DENTAL SURGEON, may be CONSULTED at Mr Cambridge’# THIS EVENING. I N BANKRUPTCY Ail ACCOUNTS DUE to Estate of S. E. Poynlz, must be PAID within four teen days from present date, or proceed ings will be taken. J. C. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. July 2, 1884. 7 1259 6TSI 9 ‘qqtusqoiqa ‘xavaKHiior dniHJ puiq aieipj q}iM ui q low.} urn toq* SIAV3.T °1 sseajsnq iCtu ?o( Shiabij 03 qsiM leioqq amq? Joj bqqnd ( eqq Jcuiquum oi;qM ‘pauJiisaepun eq^ N o w READY. MAPS of the Town of Ashburton and Suburbs, showing sub-divisions up to date may be obtained at our offices. Mounted, 22s Gd : unmounted, 16s. FOOKS & SON, 5 996 Licensed Surveyors, P ÜBLIC NOTICE, The undersigned having purchased the Estate of R. Lancaster, begs to inform the public that until further notice the BUSINESS will be CARRIED ON as usual in the name of the “ Somerset Butchering and Meat Re f rigerating Co.” under the management of Mr Lancaster. Wm, BORNE. July Ist, 1884. 17 1266 BEST Rubber Stamp Manufactory in New Zealand.—Stamps of any size and for any purpose made by Leonard Pozzi, Gunsmith, and ten years practical Sewing Machinist. Mathematical, Musi cal Instruments, Electric Batteries, and Musical Boxes, etc., repaired. 138 Glou cester street, opposite Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 5 9^o M OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. I hereby give notice that in accordance vith Section No. 94, of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Mount Hutt Rood Board ntend to CLOSE certain ROADS in their listrict, and that plana showing the pro >osed alterations are open for public in pection, at the Road Board Office, Meth 6C‘ JULIAN JACKSON, Chairman. June 23rd,1884. 6 1198 D ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NOTICE is hereby given vhat the part irship which has for some time past .bsisted between the undersigned in the isiness of Merchants and General Storo sepers, carried on by us at Ashburton, ider the style or firm of “ Friedlander rothers,” has this day expired by luxion of time. The business will for e future be carried on by Mr Hugo fiedlander and" Mr Rudolph Friedlan >r, trading under the style of “ Fried nder Brothers,” who will receive and iy all debts owing to or by the late Dated this 30th day of June, 1884. HUGO FBIHDLANDE H , RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, MAX FRIEDLANDER. Witness— David Zander, Clerk, Ashburton. 7 1252 COUNTY COUNCIL. WAKANUI PROTECTIVE WOEKS, Notice is hereby given that this Coun -1 having applied for aid under The Roads id Bridges Construction Act 1882, now sraaud under Section 49, of the said Act, Poll of ratepayers as follows : 1- The works proposed to be undertaken consist of the erection of bulwark, embankment, excavations, and willow planting, the estimate coat of which works is £1,200 2. The amount of yearly payments re quired to be made by the said Council is £IOB 6s 4d, and the amount of Special Rato to meet them is three-eights of a penny on the value of the rateable district (plans of which is on view at this office) 3. The plans and specifications and de tailed estimates of the cost of the proposed works may be seen at the office of the County Council dur ing the ordinary business hours on Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p. ra., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to I p.m. 4. The day on which the Poll is to be taken is MONDAY, 28th July, 1884, st the Wakanui Schoolhouse, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., as pro vided by the Local Elections Act, 1876 By order, r« F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, June 27, 1884. 6 1230 A : N OFFER FOR THIS MONTH ONLY. LONARGAN & LONARGAN, ISHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Will send to any Railway Station in Cante.rb«ry(carriage paid) during THIS MONTH ONLY, on receipt of a Post Office Order FOR 22s 6d, WEED SUIT OF CLOTHES (Coat, Vest and Trousers). Any Man’s size 3 to 7 (throes to sevens). Similar Suits are sold in Country Stores at 455, and then not dear. o one need be afraid to send for one, AS THE MONEY WILL BE RETURNED the suit does not meet with approval EMEMBER I! This offer cannot extend over the end of THIS MONTH ; after they will only be sold at TWO POUNDS Cut this out aqd don’t fail to send size required, or forget to make Post Office Order payable to LONARG AN & LONARGAN, Chetsxcbueoh. We guarantee to send to any Railway Station in Canterbury (carriage paid), QI?B TWEED SUIT, as mentioned above. M mey to be returned if it does not meet with approval, July, 1884. 3 442



Entertainments. b DEBATING SOCIETY. 1 A GRAND MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC 3 Entertainment > wiU be given in ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOLROOM, ON FRIDAY (To-morrow) EVENING, July 4 By the members of the above Society* r assisted by the best local talent. Progeammk—Part I. 1. Duet (piano)—Misses Shury and Kidd 2. Song, “Thy Sentinel am I”—Mr Parker 3. Song, “Out on the Rocks” —Mrs Branson 4. Duct, “Pulaski’s Banner” Mrs 1 Crisp and Miss Weymcuth 5. Dramatic recital from Sheridan s comedy, “The Rivals”— Sir Anthony Absolute —Mr Shaw Captain Absolute —Mr Caygill Bob Acres—Mr Farley Sir Lucius (/Trigger—Mr E. Fooka | Fag—Mr Hogg Falkland— Mr Paul G. Song—Mrs Wood 7. Song, “ The Viking ” —Mr A, Fooks 8. Song—Miss Oliver 9. Stump speech—Mr Robertson Part 11. 1. Duet (Piano and Violin)—Miss Carson and Mr Weeks 2. Song—Mr Simpson 3. Song, “ Anntie’’—Miss Weymouth 4. Song, “She Wore a Wreath of Roses” —Mr Branson 5. Recitation, “The Jabberwock ” —Mr Shaw C. Duet —Mesdames Branson and Crisp 7. Song—Mr Harrison 8. Song, “ Dream Faces ” —Mrs Crisp 9. Dramatic recital, 2nd part, selections from “ The Rivals.” Admission —ONE SHILLING. t Tickets may be obtained from any mem ber of the Society, or from J. G. ROBERTSON, 7 1268 Hon. Secretary. Election Notices. rji 0 THE EL EOT 0R S OF ASHBURTON. Gentlemen, your suffrages at the forthcoming elec tion, Yours faithfully, 5 966 J. CATHCART WASON. N O T ICE. "A MEETING of Mr Wason’a COM MITTEE will be held in the Upper Room of the Public Library, on FRIDAY ivening next, at 7 30 p.m. Wm. HORNE, I 7 1246 Hon. Secretary, rpo THE ELECTORS j OF ASHBURTON. Gentlemen, —At the request of many . Electors, I beg to offer myself as a CAN DIDATE at the present Election. I pro pose to address you in the centres of population as soon as possible. 7 1244 W. C. WALKER. MR WALKER will ADDRESS the ' ELECTORS as follows Ashburton —Town Hall, Saturday, sth July Methven—?/Tonday, 7th July Greenstreet —Wednesday, 9.h July ! Alford Forest—Thursday, 10th July j Mount Somers—Friday, llth July Lismore—Monday, 14th July Lauiiston —Tuesday, 15th July 7 1258 V. R. Electoral district of ASHBURTON. In pursuance of the Regulations of Elections Act, 1881, I, Walter Martin, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ bearing date the 27th day of June, 1884, under the hand of the Clerk of Writs, an Election will be held for the ret-jrn of ONE qualified per son to serve as MEMBER for the fjaid Electoral District, and that the nomina tion of candidates will take place at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, at noon, on the 14th day of July, 1884 » and the Poll (if necessary) will be taken at the several polling places of the said dis trict on the 22nd day of July, 1884. The following are the polling places for the Electoral District of Ashburton : Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ash burton (principal) Road Board Office, Methven Road Board Office, Mount Somers Schoolhouse, Alford Forest Schoolhouse, Greenstreet Schoolhouse, Hinds Schoolhouse, Lismore WALTER MARTIN, Rctur ning Officer, Dated this 27th day of June, 1834, at Ashburton. (5 1231 J^A DIBS’ DRAPER Y.DEPOT. Mrs Gr. Compton, DRAPER, Etc., Moobb street, Opposite Friedlander Bros., BEGS to announce to the Ladies of Ash burton and surrounding districts that she has commenced business, as DRAPER, and invites a Call to inspect her NEW STOCK, which is being sold cheap for CASH. J 6 1138 OHN FOWLER Corn and Chaff Store, Tancked sibeet. J. F. has always on hand : Seed Oats, Feed Oats, Crushed Oats Oaten Chaff, Straw Chaff, Chick Wheat Barley, Potatoes, Carrots, Flour Oatmeal, Cheese, Bran, Sharps An,d general produce, Tsa, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Salt, by the bag or box. Grain bought and sold on commission. All goods delivered to any jpa?t of the (own at prices that will defy competition. Note address ; J. FOWLER, 6 1082 The old stand, Tancted street.'



Stock Sales. A K A I A Stock Sales. The undersigned will hold regular SAL SS of all classes of STOCK, etc., etc., at South Eakain, on the under mentioned dates, the Ist and 3rd THORS DAY in each month July 3 August 21 ~ 21 September 4 August 7 ~ 18 THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0. W. TURNER, Agent, Matson, Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Rakaia Agent. Tenders. fjp O TENDERERS. WANTED 'TENDERS for Cropping 500 acres, more or less, in blocks of any size. Part of it is suitable for wheat or oats, the remainder is splendid oat land, some of it having been broken up twice for turnips, without any grain crop been taken off it. D. CAMERON (Clunes), G 1168 Methven, BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for FORMING Grey street. Also for supplying teams (man horse and dray), at per day. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Council’s Offices, Burnett street, where tenders, endorsed “ Tender for formation,” will te received till noon on Monday, Julv 7th. FOOKS & SON, 6 1224 Borough Engineers. For Sale. Potatoes. F DR SALE, in large or small quanti ties, good BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 913 West street. To Let. - < TO LET—A well finished five-roomed ! House, opposite Wesleyan Church. Apply to R. Bird, Burnett street 6 1220 - MHO LET—A Five Roomed HOUSE, jL with an Acre of ground attached, j near Hampstead. Apply, Gbo. Jameson, e Ashburton. 7 1254 , BE LET, —Four hundred Acres of * X. Stubble Land, in one or more lota ; also, Tussock Land. Apply to Mr Jame son, or Dr Trevor. • 6 1132 P A RM S TO L E T. s The undersigned has several eligible PROPERTIES TO LET in the Ashbur- - ton district. george Jameson, t 5 1049 Ashburton. T 0 L E T. . The FARM at Willowby, containing 740 Acres (being Reserve 930), with Cot- J tage and Stable, for a term of 4 years. Apply to GEORGE JAMESON, 7 1270 Ashburton. Auctions. J SPECIAL ENTRY. ’ o MR T. BULLOCK will sell by public p auction, at the Arcade, 8< TO-MORROW, E IBay GPLDING, first-class hunter p li Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 4 7 1274 Auctioneer. TIN WALD YARDS. (■ MESSRS MILES & CO. are in- I structod to offer by Public Auction, at the Tinwald Yards, on TUESDAY, Bth JULY, immediately after the ordinary sale of £tock, the following PLANT, belonging to Mr H. Holden, of Methven, '■ and removed for convenience of sale— -5 Useful draught horses, 2 sets shaft harness, 4 sets leading chains, 4 pairs plough chains, hack saddle and bridle, cart, foal, 2 drays and frames, McCormick reaper and binder, 2 two-furrow ploughs, Cam bridge roller, harrows, hut on wheels, etc., etc. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer; GEORGE JAMESON, 7 1255 Agent, Ashburton. THURSDAY, JULY 10xh. IMPORTANT SALE OF New Furniture. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr William Davis, Furniture Manufacturer, to hold a series of Sales of Furniture, the first of which will take place on the Premises, East street, on Thursday, July 10th, ! 'At 12.30* When the following assortment of Furni ture will be submitted, viz.:— Drawing Room, Dining room and Sit ting room Suites, upholstered in ' , leather, Danask and Cretones, Easy chairs, Spring and Colonial Couches, Large and Small Chests, , Drawers, Wardrobes, Cheffioners , apd Book'Cases, Wood and Iron Bedsteads of different sizes, Pal liases. Mattresses, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Deal Tables, Gar den Chairs, etc. All the above are new and manufac tured on the premises. Persons about to furnish or replenish are invited to attend the sale. Note time—l 2-50. T. BULLOCK, 7 12(J7 Auctioneer. Messrs matson, cox & co. haye received instructions from Mr Thomas Henry Hudson, TO SELL BY PUBLIC A> CTION, At Tattersall’a, West street, Ashburton, ON SATURDAY, JULY 13th, At 12 o’clock, Part 8.5., being Lot 10, Waterton centring 2d Acres, Improve ment, New Four-Roomed House, Stable, Vc., late the property of Thomas Seal 7 1262 Musio. Herr weiss, pianist, late of the Willmott Company, takes engagements for Theatrical Shows, Con certs, Baßa and Private Parties. Terms moderate. Address, Post Office, Lauris ton, South Rakaia. 6 1139



Business Notices. k .\,fR THOMAS BULLOCK haa the IVB following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE -905 Corner of Gray and East streets 427 Tancrod street r 1069 Corner of Peter and Walker , streets 1060 Peter street 49, SS, 59, 64, Kormode street 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road ) 95 Wakanui road r 96 Wakanui road 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 strep': j 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. TO LET—Shop in East street, next to Mr Taylor’s, baker. Apply to T. BULLOCK. SHOP in East street TO LET. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ■pENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. Soma No. 8 and 10 for sale very cheap. T. BULLOCK. rnOWN SECTION 1169, Corner of I North-east Town Belt and Havelock Street, FOR SALE. Capital site for a Cottage. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP-Double seated American Waggon, in good order. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR Sale CHEAP—Second-hand DRAY. T. BULLOCK. OFFICES TO LET in Arcade Cham bera. T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN LAND FOR SALE- Lots 27, 23, 29, 79, and 80, contain ing 1 acre 1 rood, and situated in Walsh’s Paddock, close to the Canterbury Mi'ls. 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. B* -1 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 thoroughfare to Lougbeacb. For terms, price, etc., apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —A nice little Homestead containing 4l acres 29 perches situated near Wheatstone township, Long beach. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE Cheap, or other property taken in exchange, Lota 103, 104, 105, 106, township of Waterton. Apply to T. BULLOCK. VA.OR SALE CHEAP—Horse Power fl* Chaff-cutter and intermediate motion. Apply to T. PtJLL'JCK. FOR SALE—On very liberal’ terms, a twelve-roomed dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK. - FOR BALE, a Bargain —Owner leaving the district. Lots 4,15, 16, 17, 18, on whiclv is erected a well built T-oottage of 4 rooms, which can easily be enlarged, the property of Mr A. MoTaggart. This property adjoins Mr Orr’s, the whole of sections having a frontage on the Alford Forest road. Persons in want of such a property are invited to inspect this. Very liberal terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. A LBERT ROBERTS HAS FOR SALE, CHOICE SEED WHEAT viz Hunter’s White Pearl Velvet Chaff Essex and Tuscan ALSO OORNSAOKS (Full Size an* Weight) of best quality Blucstone .. Kerosene, Castor and Boiled Oils Seaming Twine and Woolf aoks Oat Sheaf and Straw Chaff Bran, Sharps Chickwheat, etc. Derwent Potatoes RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT CLOVERS: White, Red, Alsykoand Cowgraas Rape, Carrot, Mangold and Gorse Seeds Little’s Sheep Dip Ploughshares Butter Kegs and Nails Lamp Black, Raddle Heart and Sap Stakes Staples Fencing Wire (all sizes), Plain and Barbed Flour, 50, 100 and 20C lb bags Oatmeal, 25 lb bags Tea, Candles, and Soap, in boxes Sugar, iu bags all weights Is a Cash Buyer oy ryegrass OATS PEAS <r . 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 Made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store for Sale or. Shipment. Having a Railway Siding can guarantee immediate delivery for Shipment or otherwise. Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & 00., GRAIN MERCHANTS, Christchurch. k | Also . UNITED FIRE INSURANCE CO.( , ■- ... •. AND ■ • MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF * . AUSTRALASIA. 337



Matson, Cox ana 00. f HiVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights 6 FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost ‘ LINSKED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 65 a ton TCRNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all desorip* tiona, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS M ATSON, COX AND 00. Eakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating ' to our clients and others in the. Ra'c ia District that we have made as* ran' -menta to attend the Regular FU TNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. ~0 XLE Y, • RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present, 413 MATSON. COX A 00. Matson, Cox & 00. Auctioneers & valuators, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, Btrbed . Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Tdnup Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEE£LY~SALES OP HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL FINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE . ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STO C K Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. KEXT~SALE AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, JULY 8. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co Messrs Wood, Sinclair and 00. Robey’s Threshing MachinHS. MATSON, COX, 'A 00. WEST STREET, Ashbtjeton 90 O R SALE, PRIVATELY— ( Acres I rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromore. free* hold 1000 Acres, improved, Dromore, lease* . hold : 2500 Acres, improved, Coalgate, free, hold : 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeach, free hold 237 Acres, improved, Longbeaoh| 370 Acres improved, Longbeaoh 449 Acres, splendid farm, Wakanni ' 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 A cres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hntt 564 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in English grasa J Chertsey 126 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 243 Acres, improved, Seafield 393 ' do improved, part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi. tata Bland 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands IC9O Acres, improved, Ealing i 1300 Acres, do Dunsandel * | 30 Acres 2 roods 26 perches, adjoin* ing Chertsey township 90 Acres, R.S. 34301, 34302, Elies* mere dietrict 225 Acres, R.S. 33630, 33G31, 33632, Ellesmere district 58 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 32114, Ash* burton County 337 Acres, B.S. 28935, near Ealing railway station ' 338 Acres, R.S. 27929, 27930, partly fenced, Ashburton County 3487 Acres, R.S. 32289, 32290, 32291, 32384, 32385, 32146, 33238, 30073, portly fenced, Rakaia 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23685, improved, Seafield 430 Acres, R.S. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27882, - near Winslow 500 Acraa, R. is. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S 27985, near Sherwood, Chersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanni Also a large number of town-sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven etc. 560 Acres North Rakaia, Bankside, R, S 32035 1108 Acres North Rakaia, R.S. 32055, 32060 360 Acres Ashley Gorge 2808 Acres Rakaia, adjoining Oowar, : splendid land 1200 Acres Waitakl, mostly ’all old swamp land 2485 Acres Waikari, adjoining G. H. Moore’s splendid land 2573 Acres Waikari, adjoining G. H. Moore's estate 433 MATSON, COX A CQ