• ' On the item Chairman of Goldfields ftnd Mines Committee, Mr Hobsthousb moved that it be struck out, arguing that if passed the Chairmen of other Committees should re ceive payment. Sir Julius Vogel defended the vote. Mr O’Connor explained that technical knowledge to an unusual degree was re quired. The item was retained. The item, Librarian, L 25, was retained, and the item, Custodian,*Lso, was re duced to L 25. The total vote under legislature! was L 774 On the voe, _ 3,419, Colonial Secre- Mr Dodson moved that the item L6OO, at- recommended by the Waste Lands "Committee for Captain Raymond’s ser vices connected with phosphorised oats as rabbit poison be struck out. The item was retained. Agent General, L 394, for report on 'direct steam service was agreed to. Minister of Justice, L 6,903, was agreed to. ...• Colonial Treasurer,- L1,0f5, was agreed to. . On the item Postmaster-General and Commissioner of Telegraphs, Mr Kollesxon moved to omit L 1.500 for New Zealand and Pacific Islands, but the item was retained. Commissioner Trade and Customs, L 6.207 ; Minister of Education, L 12,380 ; Minister of Mines, L2,6G0; Minister of 1 Public Works, L 10,778 ; Minister of De fence, L2;039; land fund account, L 6,512; Government insurance, L 23,190 ; were all agreed to. On Public Works fund, L 45,947, Mr Sbbimski moved that the item LIO,OOO for branch line railway from Kaipata to the Waikato main line across the Waikato river be struck out. Progress was reported, and the House j rose at 4.5 a. m.

WRECK OF A BARQUE.

EIGHTEEN LIVES LOST. [bt telegraph.] Dunedin, To-day. The barque Clyde, which left here yes terfay morning, is ashore at Duvauchelle’s Baymear Akarca Heads. Later. ’ Oaptaia Fox this morning received the following, telegram from Duvauchelle’a Bay:—“ Clyde is ashore near Akaroa Heads. Only myself saved as yet— George Gibson.” The vessel is a barque of .682 tons. She left Dunedin yesterday for Lyttelton with 160 tons of sugar (part original cargo from Mauritius) consigned to-Wood, Snand and Co., of Christchurch. Captain Culmer had his wife and three etmdreh on board. He was well acquain - tedwith the coast, having for years com manded the schooner Edith May. The Clyde belonged to the fleet of J. 0. Ellis and Co., of Newcastle (N.S.W.) The following were the crew on board : William Currie (mate), H. Ferdinand {second mate), Richard Marney (A. 8.), Herbert (boy), Ah Lah (cook), Ah Hing (boy), David Murray, H. Sampaoh, W. McLean, P. Soderguist, T. Smith, Charles Brown, Andrew Christepherson (Aiß.’s) 3 50 p.m. The steamer bas returned. All except Gibson, the apprentice, are lost. The ship has broken up. Ddvauohblle’s p.m. The Clyde struck on a reef at Horseshoe Bay, near Akaroa, South Heads. An apprentice who was saved fears that the vessel is broken up and all lives lost ex cept the mate and boatswain. These two men were seen on the bottom of a boat drifting towards the land at Akaroa. The a. a. Akaroa left an hour ago for the scene of the wreck. : Christchurch, To-day. A telegram from Akaroa states that the barque Jessie Alice Clyde ran aground at Horseshoe Bay during heavy weather last night. Nineteen souls were on board, only one, an apprentice, having as yet - succeeded in getting ashore. There is a heavy sea on. A steamer with a volun teer crew and a boat baa been despatched from Akaroa to the sceue of the accident. 3 45 pm. . Further information re the wreck of the barque states that she has completely broken up. The captain, his wife and three childreen and thirteen others were drowned. Only one was saved.

SPORTING.

3SJ.J.O. METROPOLITAN MEETING. The following acceptances have been received for the Fbee Handicap. at lb st lb Lady Emma 9 8 Sir Bedivere 710 ' Salvage ... 9 0 Lady Evelyn 710 Turquoise... 813 Speculation 7 8 'Siesta ... 812 Deceiver ... 7 0 Rubina ... 8 9 Pearl ...70 ,lke... ... 8 8 Billy ... 612 Taiarua ... 8 7 Mata ... 6 0 ' 'Wapiti ... 8 5 Rosedale ... 6 0 Minerva .... 7 12, Vanity Fair 6 0 < Water King 711 (bt telegbaph.) Cheistohubch, To-day. Owing to the heavy rains last night and this morning nothing was done on the course.

CRICKET.

THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS.

[beeper's TEIjEGKAMS COPY EIGHT. ] Adelaide, Yesterday. The cricket match between the English team and Fifteen of Adelaide was con cluded to-day, and resulted in favor of the visitors, who won by three wickets. ASHBURTON 0.0. V. HOROEATA 0,0. Owing to the non-arrival of the Hororata men nntil the afternoon train, play did not commence in the above match yesterday until nearly five o’clock. The visitors won the toss, and sent their opponents in to bat on a heavy wicket and a bad light. The consequence was that a poor stand was made at first, the bowling being straight and the deadness of the ground being against heavy scoring. Thomas, who weht in first, played carefully and made 29 before he was clean bowled by Simp son, shortly before time was called. Cay gill,withl4, was the only other of the Ashburton men who managed to reach double figures, and at the close of yester day’s play the score stood at 61 runs for ■even wickets. It was intended to resume the match at 10 o’clock this morning, but owing to the bad weather play did not commence till considerably later. Flesher was the only pno who made any stand and he carried bdt hlsbatfor a well played 18, the inn ings of the Ashburton eleven closing for 86. The visitors then went to the wickets but the bowling was too straight for them to score, while, the rain made the pitch treacherous. At 3.40 eight wickets were down for 49. The following are the scores ,i. Ashbueton —ist Innings, Thomas, b Simpson 29 Cox, c Wilson, b Anson ... 2 E. E. Fooks, b Simpson o A. Fooks, b Robertson 7 Caygill, b Simpson ... ... • 14 b Simpson .. ... 3 Lpaby, b Robertson ... r; - v P bAnspn... ... ... 3 Flpshpf, not pat , ... ■ ••• 18 Siptpson, b Robertson ... ... . ; . I Kiyi b Simpson ... ... ... 5 ••• 4 ♦Qtsl »*• >•< (>• w

Hororata C.C.—lst Innings. Anson, b Caygill 8 Turner, b E. Fooks 6 Wilson, run out ... 5 Sawle, b Caygill .. ... ... ... r Simpson, b Caygill 3 Amos, c Kay, b Caygill 2 Robertson, b Caygill 2 K. F. Sawle, not out 11 Kemp, c Thomas, b Caygill 2 Anson (sub.), nat out 4 Extras 5 Total for 8 wickets ... ... 49

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LATEST FROM EUROPE

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. 1 [Received Nov. 6, Ip.m.] The Franchise 8.11. London, Nov. 5. The House of Commons has passed a resolution giving precedence to the consideration ot the Franchise Bill during the current month. The Presidency Election. New York, Nov. 5. The contest for the Presidency be tween Mr Blaine and General Cleve land is proving very close, and the re sult is considered very uncertain. Ser ious rioting has occurred in Cincianali over the election, and several persons were killed and wounded.

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' (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) [Received Nov. 6, 1 pm.] Smallpox. Melbourne, To-day. Another case of smallpox has ap peared in Collingwood. The Cost of Annexation. It is understood that Earl Derby has asked the colonies to double their New Guinea contribution.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] Direct Steamers. Auckland, To-day. Mr J. 0. Firth has telegraphed to the manager of the New Zealand Shipping Company the following:—“Great dis contentment here about no direct steamers coming to Auckland, It looks like grow ing into a combination to ship exclusively by other routes. The Committee of the Chamber of Commerce meet to-day to consider action re direct steam recently taken. I hope you will at once check the rising movement by acting promptly and liberally.” Mr Coster replied that the Directors were prepared to see a fair pro portion of the steamers come to Auckland, and arrangements would be made accord ingly. * The San Francisco Mail. Wellington, To-day. The City of Sydney with the October English mails left San FrancisO’o for A uck land on the 25th ult, time table date. The Australia with the October Colonial mails arrived at San Francis:© from Auck land on the 2nd inst, three days earlier than time table date.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1884.



Ob, how refreshing, palatable, and reviving is a draught of cool water, with Hop Bitters i n it, to a fever patient. See.— [Advt,] “ Rough on Rats,” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, 'vnts, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 This evening our advertising columns con tain a large price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Christchurch, and, we are confident visitors to town will do well by giving them a call. The r stock is large and well assorted, containing all the novelties of the season and a grand assortment of general household drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, hats, shirts, 1 ties, and scarves. The ladies’ show room is well worth a visit, being well stocked in millinery, mantles and underclothing of a large and varied description, at prices that are bound to effect a speedy clearance. H. E May it C 6., The Hall.— [Advt.]



Meetings. J O. 0. F., M. U. A SUMMONED MEETING of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge will be held in the Lodge Room on FRIDAY, Novem ber 7, at 7.30 o’clock p. m. Business—lmportant. 11 2054 R. MINNIE P.S. RAKAIA-ASHBUBTON FORKS railway. I request RATEPAYERS to MEET ME at the Road Board Office, Methven, on FRIDAY, 7th instant, at 2 p.m. J. CATHCART WASON, Chairman Defence Association. 112041 A SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the Association will be held at the Ar cade Chambers, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, November 8, 1884, at 3 p.m. Business : To consider the imposition of a duty on Binder Twine. H. H. SECRETAN, 11 2040 Secretary. ADDIEILOWS' HALL. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, Nov. 6th and 7th. Grand Variety Entertainment in Aid of the Public Library. MAKANINI, In new Character Songs and Dances. THE ROSELLE BROTHERS, in their new Duplicate Trapeze AND LEAP FOB LIFE. SONGS AND DANCES, By well-known Amateurs. Mr Sidney Wolf, R.A.M., conductor. Change of programme second ni"ht. Prices, 8s and Is. 11 2027



SOCIETIES’ GAIA. MONDAY, 10th NOV, 1884 To take place in the Paddock belonging to the Hon J. McLean, at the south end of the railway bridge. As the 10th November will be a GENE* RAL HOLIDAY (see announcement below), the Public are respecfully invited to support by their presence this endeavor on the part of the Friendly Societies of Ashburton and neighborhood to provide a day’s amusement and pleasure. There will also be an Entertainment, consisting of Songs and Dancing, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, on the same evening, commencing at 8 o’clock. For particulars, see posters and pro grammes. Any fqrther information required will be gladly given on application to the Secretary. CHARLES WARD, U 2099 Secretary.



Railway Notices. V. R. ZEALAND RAILWAYS FARES—AGRICULTURAL SHOW & RACES AT CHRISTCHURCH. Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Pukeuri, Waikari and intermediate stations, from the 7th to the 14th November, and will be available for return up to and including the 22nd 1 inst. PRINCE OF WALES BIRTHDAY. Saturday Return Tickets will be issued from any station to any station on the Bth or 10th November, and will be available up to and including the 17th inst. (except return tickets to Christchurch, which are available to 22nd as above.) J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Wellington, Nov. Ist, 1884. 11 2023 BW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) CHRISTCHURCH RACKS, 11th, 13th, and 14th NOVEMBER; AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 10th, 11th, AND 12th. Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Pukeuri, Waikari, or any intermediate station from the 7th to the 14th November inclusive, and will be availablejfor return up to and including the 22nd. On the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th the evening train from Christchurch to Ash burton will leave at 4 50 p m, and run 35 minutes later than usual. On the 11th, 13th and 14th the morn ing train from Meth en to Rabaia will start at 6.40 a.m., same as on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. On the 12th it will start at 7.55 a.m., running as on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The evening train from Rakaia to Methven will start at 7 p.m. on the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th. In the 13th a special train will leave Ashburton for Cavendish at 11.5 a.m,, stopping where required. On the 12th, instead of the ordinary 7 30 a.m, train from Timaru to Christ church, a train will run as under: Timaru ... Washdyke Temuka... Winch'ster Orari ... Rangitata Hinds ... Winslow... Tinwald ... Ashburton arr i> dep stopping to pick up or set down passen gers at platform stations if required. On the 12th the morning train from Ashburton to Christchurch will start at 8 30 a.m. and be one hour and twenty minutes later than usual at each station at which it is timed, arriving at Christ church at 11.30 a.m. On the 12th a train, which will take passengers, and also live stock returning from the Show, will leave Christchurch at 8 25 p.m. for Oamaru, arriving there at about 5.30 a.m., stopping where re quired to allow passengers to alight or to put off live stock. Goods traffic will bo entirely suspended on the 12th.



Public Notices; 5 L .O Ob' LOVELINESS t ALBUM Containing TEN VIEWS of 5 New Zealand Scenery, consisting of Boau ! tiful Lakes, Magnificent Mountains, and 5 Superb Scenery in various parts, making 1 a handsome present for friends at Home. ‘ H. M Jones. 1 JJ 0 L I D A Y S. The Burgesses are requested to observe Wednesday, 19th instant, as a Holiday, and Thursday and Friday from 12 o’clock noon, as half Holidays, on account of the Agricultural Show and Races respectively. DONALD WILLIAMSON, 11 2046 Mayor. Donald Williamson, Esq, J.P, And Mayor of Ashburton. AS the Anniversary of the Birth of H.R. H. the Prince of Wales this year falls upon a Sunday, we, the under signed, respectfully request that you will, in virtue of your honorable office of Mayor, declare and proclaim MONDAY, the 10r,h day of November, 1884, to be a PUBLIC HOLIDAY in Ashburton Robert Elston, Arch Druid Star of Ash burton Lodge, No 161, U.i.O.D. (repre senting 90 members) In compliance with the foregoing Re quisition, I proclaim the 10th of Novem her a PUBLIC HOLIDAY. 11 2060 DONALD WILLIAMSON. Auctions. SATURDAY, NOV. 8, 1884. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auc tion, at the Arcade, on the above data— Cases APPLES Sale at 1 o’clock. T, BULLOCK, 11 2057 Auctioneer. “ METHVEN. TUESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER. 1884. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the Lcputy Official Assignee, in the Es tate of John Scrimgeour, a debtor, to 1 Sell by Public Auction, as above, , BUILDING CONTRACTORS PLANT, Etc., 1 Consisting of Portable OFFICE 1 HORSES and C \RTS ; Galvanised IRON, TIMBER - Panel DOORS, Sashes, Drain Pipes , Weighing MACHINE, Sack Holder, Empty Sacks FURNITURE, Etc., Etc., Etc. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp, on the premises. I Other entries Invited. ; II 2045 MATSON, COX & CO,



SPLENDID Draught Entire. SATURDAY, Bth NOVEMBER, 1884 MR T. BULL'OK has received in struction from A. Hayes, Esq, Waimate, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, A splendid five-year-old Draught EN TIRE, by the renowned horse Young Banker, out of a Clydesdale mare, bred by Mr Todd, of Oamaru The horse is a good worker, and throws splendid stock, and in this respect ho cannot be surpassed in the district. The Auctioneer would draw special at tention of farmers and breeders to this opportunity of acquiring a thoroughly use ful animal. SALE ON SATURDAY NEXT, At 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 11 2058 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, Bth NOV. 1884. 1% /TESSRS MATSON, COX & CO. iVB have received instructions from the deputy Official Assignee in the estate of P. O. Carstens, a debtor, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT TATTERSAL’S, West street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, Bth NOVEMBER, 1884 At 12 o’clock, T.S. 1203. situated in Cameron street, Ashburton, containing J-acre land, upon which there is an exceedingly handsome and well-finished Dwelling-house, 12 feet stud, large rooms, wide verandah, splendid range ; also, garden and fowl house. Most of the purchase money may remain upon mortgage at 8 per cent. We have inspected this property, and can confidently recommend it to any one, either as a home or for speculation, as it is certainly one of the nicest houses in Ashburton. For further particu’ars adply to 11 2012 MATSON, COX & CO. SPECIAL ENTRY, SATURDAY, Bth NOVEMBER. 1 Milner Safe, 2 x 6x2x Bx2feet 1 La rge Mahogany Table 1 Large Mahogany Bedstead 1 Large “Grilfc Pier Glass Brass Brackets and Rods, Cedar Mantle Stand 1 Dozen Bonnet Stands Show Case, Chairs, Steps, Desk, Pigeon Holes, and many useful articles for showing drapery Alfred harrison, Auctioneer. 11 2062 MONDAY, 10th NOVEMBER, 1884. Messrs r. wilkin & co. have received instructions from Messrs Friedlai.der Bros., to sell on the FARM of Messrs J. and C. Pusohel, Spring burn (with the kind permission of the proprietor of the farm), on Monday, 10th November, 1884, At 12 o’olooV sharp, The following large Stock of SHEEP, WORSES, & IMPLEMENTS, Viz, 2,000 Merino EWES, with lamb at foot 1 Draught ENTIRE, “ Prince,” by Prince Royal 19 Draught HORSES Reapers and Binders Horse Power and Chaffcut'.er Drays with frames 1 Double Seated Buggy Ploughs, Drills Harrow's, Rollers Seed Sowers, Seeds Sacks, etc, etc I Terms at sale. U 2081 R. "wiLKIN & 00,



FARES-PRINCE OF WALES BIRTH DAY. Saturday Return Tickets will be issued from any station to any station on Bth and 10th November, and will be available for return up to and including the 17th, ex cept such return tickets to Christchurch as are available to 22nd, (See above). District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 4, 1884 11 2050 . Public Notice. SHBURTON COUNTY STOCK SALEYARDS COMPANY, Limited. In consequence of Tuesday next, the 11th November, being a Race Day and also a Show Day in Christchurch, the usual sale of Stock will be POSTPONED for one week. The NEXT SALE will beheld at the Tinwald Yards, on TUESDAY, 18th No vember. Ashburton borough council. Notice is hereby given that the follow ing resolution was adopted by the Ash burton Borough <’ouncil at a special meeting held on Monday, the 13th day of October, 1884, at the Council Cham bers, Burnett street, viz; “ That the Lease of part Borough Re serve, No. 766, to the Ashburton Public Libraiy Trustees be can celled ; and that this Council as sumes the control and management of the said Library ; and that the balance of the sum expended by the Library Committee in erecting the building, exclusive of fixtures and furniture, after paying oft mortgage and interest, be invested with this Council at current rates of interest as ruling from time to time ; and that the said interest, together with subscriptions, dona tions, and all other moneys re ceived on behalf of the Library, be expended in maintaining the same, and in the purchase of books or other reading matter, or works of art and science, or in the forma tion of a Museum ; and that this Council will recognise the rights and privileges of life members at present on the books of the Library, as it no change in the management had taken place.” FREDK. BACK, Traffic Mmager. AND 11 2052 GEO. JAMESON, Chairman.



A Special Meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Burnett street, on TDESDAy, the 11th day of Novem ber next, at 7 o’clock in the evening, to confirm the above resolution. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Oct. 15, 1884. 11 2051 Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs It. Wilkin and Co., whereby we are in a position to pul far mers and others, who wish to try the CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, upon the beat footing. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. The first sale of the series to take place on FRIDAY, 21at of Nov., at Messrs R Wilkin and Co.’s Wool Stores, Hereford street, Christchurch, when fully 1,5v0 bales will be offered. FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pra- I fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch, 10 1976



Tenders. TENDERS are invited for PLOUGH ING- about 80 Acres at Scotsden : also, for CUTTING about 5 miles ol gorae fence. Tenders close Bth Novem ber. 10 2002 J. FOSTER, TENDERS are invited for AD DITIONS to a house in Tancred street. Plans *nd specifications cau be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p.m. on FRIDAY, 7th November. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 10 2004 R. BIRD. COUNTY, COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for— Water-races and Flood Channel near Cairnbrae, in two contracts Water-races near Lauriston, in one contract. Plans and specifications can bo seen at the Council office, and tenders, addressee to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a.m., FRIDAY, the 7th October next. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 11 202 G County Engineer, rpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TENDERS required for the Lease for Five Years, from November Ist, of an Improved Farm of 200 acres, the prof erty of Mr Moir, being R.S. 29934, situated about three to four miles from the town of Ashburton, and fronting the Mitcham road. It is all laid down to English grass, and divided into two paddopks well watered with a County water-race. For full particulars apply to the under signed. 10 1997 T. BULLOCK. Thos. Bullock. £>ROPERTIES, ETC., FOR SALE FARMS : 662 acres well watered, Longbeach, could be divided into smaller blocks



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR jgAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEABLT £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNING, As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars 66 Friday evening’s GuaßDiiN.



if required 400 ~ unimproved, being R. S. 33175 33J 76 Rangitata District 266 J ~ improved, Farm about two miles from the Racecourse and known as Hamilton’s 41 ~ 2 porches, near Wheatstone Township, Longbeach ■53 ~ 3 roods 20 perches, near Hinds Railway station ; price, per acre ; unimproved 118 „ near Dromore, unimproved 376 ~ 1 rood 35 perches, improved, Longbeach, known as Barr’s farm 60 ~ unimproved, R.S, 32582, Waka nui 400 „ near the Hinds, known as Moffat’s 103, 104, 105, 106, Waterloo, for sale, or other property taken in exchange 267 ~ 2 roods 16 perches being R.S. 33344, 33345, near Hinds Rail way station; price, L 3 per acre ; unimproved. SUBURBAN: Lot 152, facing the Racecourse road, con taining 8 acres 8 perches „ 4, 15, 16, 17, 18, Alford Forest road, ~ 27, 28, 29, 79, 89, Walsh’s paddock ~ 62 and 63, corner of Wakanui road and East Belt ~ 24, Alford Forest road, together with house TO LET : Shop and dwelling - house, Triangle Wakanui road Office in Arcane Chambers FOR SALE: Shop and dwelling-house in M*yjre stree* Two shops and dwelling-houses Section with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre vorton 5-roomed dwelling-house, Trevorton 4-roomed house, together with section, Trevorton MISCELLANEOUS : Reapers and binders, by Wood and McCormick No 8 and 10 fencing witf- Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. FOR SALE —Lots 62 and 63, contain ing one rood thirty-nine six-fourtioth perches, situated near the Woollen Fac tory. Liberal terms of payment. T. BULL* OK. CHEAP LAND. —R.S. 33,458, contain ing 59 acres 3 roods, situated not far from the Hinds Railway Station, for sale, a bargain. The owner is prepared to accept a very low price and liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, House cf four rooms. MoMurdo street, Tinwald. Apply ti 10 1837 T. BULLOCK A FREEHOLD Building Site, in the suburban district o: Hampstead, for sale at £24 10s, Terms, if required. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 and 39, Alford Forest road, close to tho Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain ing about 1 acre, on which is erected a largo three-roomed dwelling-house and two-stalled stable. The ground is well cultivated and planted with fruit and forest frees, and is securely fenced with live and picket fences. lor particulars apply to T. BULLOCK.



Requisition. A S H BURTON BOROUGH ELECTION OF MAYOR/ To RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, Esq. Dear Sir, —We the undersigned rate payers of the Borough of Ashburton re spectfully request that you will allow yourself to be nominated to the Mayoralty for the ensuing year,, aud should you con sent we pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your return., As you have been associated with the Council since its for mation we sincerely hope that you will accede to our request: — John Orr George Cates Alex. Craighead Andrew Orr Ham. B. Nelson J. R. Chapman Dimant and Coe H. M. Carson Sam. W. Alcorn Fredk. Clark J. M. Cambridge David Amos Laurence Thomson W, Reid H. Hepburn J. L. Brown W. Sparrow R. McOallum Weymouth Roberts S. Saunders C. Reid Joshua Tucker James Elliott H. W. Barrett C. Ryel R. Minnis A. W. Tennant T. Sealy R. Cullen G. A. Vincent M. Mayo T. Toppin G. Kidd J. Sealy D. Zander W. Patching Nelson Eden Andrewes Bros. W. Davis W. 0. Page H. J. Jones D. Williamson G. St Hill J. C. Duncan Joseph Hale Alfred C. Prichard H. D. Hopkins F. Ferriraan W. H. Gundry W. Mitchell James Tait Fredk. Hill S. S. Revans John Hefford James Bradley M. M. Bradley W. T. Davison J. Ward T. Taylor James Campbell W. Turton To John Orr, Esq., and others signing the above requisition. Gentlemen, —I esteem it a great honor to have been psked by such a numerous | and influential requisition to allow myself to be nominated for the high and impor tant position of Mayor of this town, and I cannot otherwise but accede to your kind request. While thanking you for the honor you wish to confer on me, f can assure you that it will at all times give roe the greatest pleasure, whether as your Mayor, Coun cillor or Borough ratepayer, to work for the advancement of our town.



George Jameson. E W SEEDS. Tho undersigned has FOR SALE — CLOVERS of all kinds. Cocksfoot, Rye Grass, Carrots, Mangolds, Gorse. Also, Peas, Beans, Rye, and a choice collection of SUTTON’S Garden Seeds In small packets. GEORGE JAME3ON, 8 1561 Ashburton.



QLOYER ANDKAPE Seed. FOR SPRING SOWING. My shipment of NEW b_j£DS has ar rived ex “Glairmont.” They aie of the highest standard and guaranteed of the best quality obtainable in the English and American markets. An inspection is in vited. GEORGE JAMESON, 8 1494 Ashburton.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. VBjSKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at >2 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. LEASE—The following Town Sec- JL tiona suitable for business sites : T.S. 510, 509, 514. 497, 496, 455, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Don W. B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can be arranged ; many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. TO LET—Office with back rooms. Coleman’s Buildings, Tanored street, opposite Union Bank. A. HARRISON. FOR SALE—R. S. 20609, containing 2 roods 29 perches, situated at Elgin. Cheap. ALFRED HARRISON. lOUs OVERUSING - IltM UtyiiGEss; THIS PAPER IS ON FILE } And Advertising Contracts for it and all other newspapers in the world can bo made on the most favorable terms at the Interutioul Nswijajor Agoaey, H. P. HUBBARD, Proprietor, Bur batbb, cent., v,s.i. Publisher of the hewsptper ud Book Director j of the World*



1 am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER. 9 1791 Coals, Coals. HAVING 1,000 TONS on hand of the BEST COALS imported, viz., OLD LA B TON, We beg to solicit a share of public patron age. Farmers would do well to give us a trial. 8 1679 MATSON, COX & CO. TO TRAVEL TUG. SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED HORSE KINGFISHER. ADMITTED by all real iudges, in cluding Colonel Williams, Indian Re-mount officer, to be the grandest horse in the Australian Colonies, for producing weight carrying saddle horses. Colonel Williams visited every stud horse of any note in the colonies, and this was his un solicited opinion Kingfisher's stock top the market in the North Island, and they will assuredly do the same here. Good paddock for mares from a distance at la per week, until stinted. Groom’s fee, ss, .payable at first service. For terms, etc., apply to E. COOKSON 19 1887 Or Grggm iu



Wool. Wool. Wool SEASON 1884-85. ABE PREPARED IO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO,, LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction hero and not sold. MILISS & 00., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. , GEORGE JAMKSON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



Wool Sale. SEASON 18 84-8 5. jy'-ILES & CO. WILL HOLD THEIR FIRST SALE OF THE SERIES ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 1834, At ■their Wool and Land Salerooms, Hereford street, at 2 p. m., Immediately after Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s Sale. Our present advices comprise about 1,000 BALES Cro.isbied and Merino Amongst which will bo found several choice well-known clips. NO COMMISSION CHARGED on advances made on wool consigned to us for sile here or for shipment to our London House. NO CHARGE made for Cartage from Railway Station. MILES & CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 10 1980 Agent, Ashburton.



PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, . East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants, 7 141'



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. CAPITAL £3,500,000. RESERVE FUND .£220,000. ‘ THE PREMIER, WOOL HOUSE OF THE WORLD. rjIHE COM PINY’S TRANSACTIONS FOR THE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS:— SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALES * SALES IN MELBOURNE 37,686 „ „ SYDNEY 2,900 „ „ NEW ZEALAND 11,132 „ Or a total of 124,489 BALES Showing an increase of -15,263 Bales over the operations of 1882-83. As the Wool Season 1884 5 is now approaching, we would direct the attention of Wool Growers to the advantageour opportunities that the Company offers for the disposal of their Clips. , Throughout the Season Periodical Auction Sales of Wool will bo held in our WAREHOUSES, DURH M STREET, OHHISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lots on arrival will be valued and classed by Experts. FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment to the London Market, will be given at any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, CHER 'SEY, or RAKAIA. Liberal Cash Advances Will be made on all WOOL placed in out hands, either for Local Sale or Shipment to London FREE OF COMMISSION GROWERS are reminded that, as we act solely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. 9 1789 Further particulars on application to H. H. SEORETAN, Agent, Ashburton j and to O. W, TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



To Let and For Sale. TO LET—-Two Shops in Burnett street, adjoining the Arcade. Apply, Mebch and Co. 10 1937 TO LET, — The Chertaey Hotel. Easy terms offered, and immediate pos session can be given. Apply to the pro prietor, Geo. J. Russelt,. 10 1992 mo LET—A comfortable and well- L finished six-roomed HOUSE, with garden, in Burnett street, behind the Masonic Hall, Bent moderate. . Apply to GEO. JAMESON, 11 2056 West street. 1 110 LET—Opposite Woollen Factory i Two-roomed COTTAGE, with J-aore of laud; also Four-roomed HOUSE in town. Apply, U 2053 H. M. JONES. For sale— Five Acres—Magnificent building site, situated at the corner of Middle and Allen roads, Allenton. First-class land. Liberal terms. .Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Timber, Iron and Builders’ Ironmongery Business at Ashburton; present proprietor retiring from business. A first-class chance for a business man with small capital to insure a good income. The business is situated in the best part of East street, Ashburton, with every accommodation. A good busi ness is being done, and can be increased.— Apply, “ Timber and Iron,” Box 152, Invercargill. 10 1942 I' HIM mill I——TOB——! 1. These regulations shall come in force from the date of the publication thereof in the New Zealand Gazette (October 2, 1884). 2. Licenses to fish for trout in all the rivers, streams and lakes in the Provincial District of Canterbury north of the Pangi tata river, will be issued under the hand of the Secretary of the Canterbury Accli matisation Soceity, at Christchurch, and for every such license a fee of twenty shillings will be charged : Provided that it shall not be obligatory upon the said Secretary to issue a license. 3. Every such license shall entitle the person named therein -to fish in any of the said rivers, streams and lakes from the fifteenth day of October in any year until the fifteenth day of April in the year following inclusive, between the hours of 5 a.tr. and 10 p.m. only ; but no such license shall confer any right of entry upon the land of any person without his consent; and any person fishing or attempting to fish or take any or trout, except during the above-men tioned period, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding LSO. 4. Every such license shall entitle the person named therein to fish with one rod itid line, and with the bait or devices authorised by these regulations only; and any person who shall use any ground bait, or any net (except a landing net) or other engine, instrument or device not ex pressly authorised by these regulations, or shall use or employ either of the methods known as “ cross line fishing ” or “stroke hauling,” or any other unsportsmanlike device, or shall use as a bait salmon roe, fiah roe, or any bait prepared with any chemical or medicated dressing whatever, for taking fish in any of the said risers, streams or lakes shall ho liable to a penalty not exceeding LSO; and every such net or other engine, instrument or device used contrary to these regulations shall be forfeited.



5. Any person fishing without a license or any person who shall on the demand of any ranger, constable or officer of the Acclimatisation (Society, fail to produce and show to such ranger, officer, or .con stable his license, or the contents of i.i creel or bag, or the bait used by him it taking fish, or any person who shall, on demand of a person holding and showing a license fail to produce and show to such person the license (if any) held by him, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding L2O. 6. No. person shall use or fish with or place on any hook or other device used for taking trout any bait of any kind or description whatever, except the follow ing : —Natural and artificial fly, natural and artificial minnow, silveries, beetles, grasshoppers, spiders, caterpillars, the larvse of the cadisfly and worm. Any per son found infringi g this regulation shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding 150. 7. Every trout not exceeding eight inches in length, taken by any person, shall be immediately returned alive into the water from which the same is taken ; and any person infringing this regulation shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding L2O. 8. Any person who shall put, throw or place, or allow to be put, thrown or placed into any river, stream or lake in the said Provincial District of Canterbury any poisonous, deleterious or noxious material, wi b intent to destroy any fish therein, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding LIOO. 9. No person shall buy, sell or expose or offer for sale, or fish for the purpose of obtaining any salmon, trout, perch or tench in order to make sale of the same or any part thereof, fora period of two years from the date of the publication of these regulations in the New Zealand Gazette of October 2, 1884; and any person infringing this regulation shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding LSO. 10. If any person shall be convicted of any offence agains-. these regulations, the license of the offender shall thereupon- be come vo : d. As witness the hand of bis Excellency the Governor, this thirtieth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-four. P. A. BUCKLEY. S. 0. FARR, [ Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. Oct 16,1881. U 2914