harmoniously brought together, a reduc tion effected in tha Oonnty Council expen diture and the rates raised in each riding equitably returned to it. The Chairmen of Road Boards ooald not deal more effi ciently or eoocomically with the works of the County than the present Council, and they would encounter considerably more difficulty in discharging the duties. He would strongly adrocate allowing the races to be generally used for water powers. This eeold bo.dona at no groat cost by the erection of dams and the retention of the water in reservoirs from which four or . five hone-power wheels could be driven - and used for chaff-catting, corn-crashing and many other useful pur poses, which his farming friends would know bow to value. The dams could be constructed under the supervision of the Council, and need not interrupt the sup ply to any holder, and would be a great general convenience in the event of an accident ie the head works when water for ordinary purposes could be drawn from these reservoirs. The question of district railways was one on which his hearers probably knew that he felt strongly. The District Railways Act, as introduced by Mr Ormond, was in no way objectionable if faithfully carried out. But unscrupul ous speculators, assisted by a friendly Ministry, had succeeded in controverting j the whola.intention ef the Act, end the tax-paying fatmor was again the unfor tunate sufferer. They had started a De fence Association against this iniquitous rate and ware determined to oppose it to tha bitter end. Last session the Ministry imbliahed a District Railways Bill, which t was understood they intended to intro ducs inte the House. ' This Bill was harm lass enough, but with his Wellington ex perience, this very fact excited his sus picions, and their Defence Association sent a circular letter to each member of the House, and a largely signed petition protesting against the-matter being dealt with without the ratepayers having an op pertnnity to effectively express their opinion. However, during the last few days of tha session the Mimster for Public >■■■■ Works introduced the real Bill, which was far from harmless. ' The member for Wakanni pointed out that the Bill was virtually a private/ one, of which notice ■bonld have been given, and protested against a measure affecting bis con stituents being hurried through in this unusual manner. In reply to .Mr Ivess, the Minister "for Public Works had de liberately, lied, stating that the Bill did not affect Ur Ivess’ constituents in any way. In private life, would stigma tise (hie as tank pore dishonesty, and than can be no dqabt that it waa perpe ■ trated for the benefit of Urge specu lators on the Bast Coast, in the North Island and elsewhere-to the disad vantage of small farmers. Borne of his friends assured him that Mr Johnston waa - an honorable' man, that he ooald not have beeuawars that his reply to Mr Ivess was grossly incorrect Then he (Mr Johnston) m i fool, and personally he preferred to doat With a rogue rather than a fool, par tioalsrly in the capacity of Minister for Pub lic Works He was sorry to hear that many ef his Ashburton friends regarded this as a private grievance, but he could assure ' them that it was a gross public grievance and a scandal to the country, that such proceedings should be possible. Mr Wason resinned his seat amidst applause. In reply to hnmerona questions, said he did not favor a return to provincialism. Government should fix maximum and minimum. rates to be charged, by railway boards, and the boards should have autho rity to tax their districts for any defioi-1 ■ ency. New Unas should only be con struoted upon a vote of the district. Colonial borrowing should cease. The sooner •vary acre of land was alienated from the Government the better. Thought village ■ettlamehia of three acres too small; they ■bonld have, been at least twenty acres. ' Agreed that every man had an equal I right to a free pass on the railways, but thought that those bolding it exclusively 1 just now-would object to relinquish it. Would make-passenger fares merely nominal. ' A man should travel from In vsrcsrgll or any intermediate station to Christriiuroh at the same cost as from . Addington to Christchurch. The resulting prosperity of the country would be ample compensation for any apparent loss. The deficiency arising. from the adoption of . nomibil flows he would charge to consoli dated revenue, and provide for by increased ’ taxation. Thought labor was nowhere better -paid. then in Canterbury at the present time. Oonsiderod'-the present tax«tion < Was fairly distributed. Was . absolutely opposed to land nationalisa tion. Would largely reduce goods tariff ■ on railways, bat not sotre extent s* passenger fares. Objected to Johnston’s District Railway Bill, as it altered the whole valuation of the dis trict. Some individuals previously pay ’ log I* were now asked to pay L2O, , Mr Lambi© proposed and Mr Maugham seconded a voted thanks to l Mr Wason, forhis address, which was carried v aeolamation, and a vote of thanks to tue | Chair closed the proceedings.

THE SOUDAN REBELLION.

, [ksutxkV teumb^mb —oopv,rioht. - LONDON; May 16 - In the House <?f Lards to-day Bad r Granville n Announced - that the Govern-. . received a: telegram from Cairo t 1 tefdgeea from Berber 'Borualio, who arrived at Assouan, on , tbo bordor.teport th\t. Gordon ~ 1 W& wen wtylsu last advices were despatched T.V'' 'jxi% statement to! the House of Lords to-day regarding. General Gordon, Earl . Granville lutthe* Announced tbatrefngees from Basher and Korosko, who reacbed Gordon bad. madfli . some sbnies ' from Khartoum with, the Egyptian garrisen, sod had on each ooca-. sion successfully attacked the rebels who were surrounding that city. London, May 17. - : It is reported that the Government has - now decided to make preparations for the ■'' despatch of an expedition to the Soudan tp relieve General Gordon. It s fither ; *tate4 that the trorpa will start as soon aa tbe has risen sufficiently to per ’ n|i| ,g)f )4e, passage of a small steamer. announcement has yefc been V ipadft-- : Oaieo, May 17. ; /i The Governor of Dougola has declined to accept the permission grafted to him. to withdraw the garrison and abandon the town* ■ < In' consequence of further repipianta tiohs by ths Egyptian Government, Eng- ; ■' turf has now consented to the despatch of Egyptian troppe to the Wady Haifa and >' on the Nubian frontier.

MEETING OF RATEPAYERS AT MOUNT SOMERS.

A meeting of ratepayers was held at thp ,J Bopwi Boat'd office, Mount Somers, op. v ‘ jSatfufcy. There was a fair attendance, jjjd Jffx A. E. Peaphe oeonpied the chair. After, the minutes of the previous meet* - ipes had been'iceadj the Chairman sub ; pdtted.a statement" of worh donp ip ,tha ;', r , 1 Thjs 'jras criticised at 'some . tjf different ratepayers. prhen 'Mr t A 'jCM|pfqM» enggested.tbat they bad piet for jW nr P°^r t «> duouaa thp posi ff" fame ot the two rating bodies, i.- Wslkerquotad a number of figure* comparing tins work end expenditure of at Pre-

saw their way to materially reduce the exnenditure. Mr Chapman would prefer to see both bodies retained as suggested by Hr Walker, He thought the County Council might also act as Licensing Bench. Mr Herring said that he was new to colonial polities, bnt against his will he had been compelled to expend a large sum in the district, and the heavy rates had drawn his attention to the bodies in flicting them. He thought the Road Boards could not be dispensed with, and he would support an increase of members to the Council. Mr Macfarlane proposed, Mr Hood se conded and it was carried unanimously— “ That it is undesirable to retain the County Council in present form unless its expenditure is materially lessened Mr Herring proposed and Mr Cameron seconded*— “ That the powers of the County Council be enlarged so as to absorb, the work at present performed by the Road Boards.” As an amendment Mr Morgan pro posed and Mr Edson seconded—“ I hat in the opinion of this meeting both Hoad Boards and County Councils should be retained. ” The amendment was carried, 17 voting for and 7 against it. The meeting then terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

A COMPLAINT.

To the Editor. Sib, —The establishment of gasworks in Ashburton was no doubt a great boon to residents, but it must be admitted we have to pay a fairly stiff price for the pri vilege of having this system of lighting. 1 for one would not complain of the price, provided the gas was good, but.latterly it can only be classed as abominable. Nut only is the light inferior, but the smell emitted from the burners, and in the neighborhood of the meter is offensive to a degree, an A I am afraid dangerous to health. If something is not done to remedy it, those people who have gas in their homes will prefer to revert to the primitive candle or kerosene lamp to laving their residences pervaded with the odor of a charnel house.—l am, etc., i A SUFFBKBE. [Our own experience quite bears out tbe remarks of our correspondent, and we have heard numerous similar complaints as to the inferiority of the gas and the bad smell during the past few weeks.— Ed. G.]

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND. [REUTER’S IELKGBAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] London, May 16 The cricket match, Australians v Oxford University, was resumed to-day at Oxford. The home team, w ith four wickets down for 106, continued their first innings, rh ; h closed for a total of 209, or 61 runs ahead of the Australians. O'Br.'an, with 92,’ and Page, with 33, were amongst tbe top scorers. The Australians went in for their second innings, and succeeded in patting together 168. McDonnell, stumped, 36, and Midwinter, caught, 45, were the highest scorers. Tbe. fielding of the home team was very good. The Ox ford men now require to make 103 runs to wih the match. Great interest is being taken in the contest. London, May 17. The cricket match, Australians v. Ox ford University, was resumed at Oxford to*day, and resulted in the defeat of the visitors. The home team, requiring 103 rnns to win the match, went in for their second innings, and put together that number with the loss of only three wickets; thus winning the match by seven wickets. Kemp, not out, was the highest scorer with 63.

SPORTING

DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY MEETING. [by telegraph. J Dunedin, To-day. The following 1 acceptances have been received; — HURDLES. Rocket | Qlenara Litfe John I Schmoozer Mokakara | Sailor Boy MAIDEN Gorton Holderneia Falcon Verena Minnie . Larry Benedict Flapjack Tongatiro Symphony PROVINCIAL HANDICAP. Lady Emma Rubina i'oefc Hippo Capt. Webstar Trumpeter Violin TROT. Wakatn Randall Bella (Fairley’s) Bella (Black’s) Cock Robin Charlie Fred Wallaby Aoe of Clubs Mag* a Ohromo ' Postboy Tiger Nellie Ace jof Clubs (Ru- Spotted Mftidan ■ tharford’a) ■ Biddy Banker • Ramrod NoName ! V ■ Sandy Hallelujah Lass ) TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP. Lady Emma Rubina Theuge Minerva Hippo Capt. Webster' Trumpeter Billy Violin—* Prospero Molly Bawn The following entries have been made:— SELLING SACS. Larry I Prospero I Malta Tongariro • j Molly Bawn NOVEL RACE. Molly Bawn Billy Benedict Mokarakara Spofforth Little Jack Prospero Tongariro Mata

A STEAMER IN TROUBLE.

Narrow's scape. [by TKLEOKATH.] Wellington, To-day. The steamer .Hawea on her last trip from New Plymouth to Nelson had a narrow escape from going ashore in Cable Bay. Fropi a statement made by a pas senger it appears the vessel left New Plymouth at §.3) on Wednesday, the wind blowing a gale from the N. W. with a heavy sea. As the wind was-a fair one all the foretopaails and the foresails were set, and as the vessel was travel ling at good speed every precaution teems to bare men taken. Instead < f the patent log being used, two Were put out. When abreast of Cape Egmont, about 6 o’clock, the 1 sails were taken in and a good look out kept for the land, as it was thought land was seen on port bow, but a> the weather was thick and cloudy no great distance could be seen.- Koowt tng that she had made excellent running, -and that.she would be approaching the land, at 7 the captain put her dead slow, himself and this eeootd officer keeping alook oDt,infaotthey neverleft the deck. The logs were examined‘and -showed-still a considerable distance from Nelson. Not withstanding that the vessel was kept slow, about four or five miles an hour, the ktoiir df the Knd wssagain seen on the port bow, ind*bil«t tbe captain was -watching for signs of'the land the second

officer reported fond on fho s tar-boar 1 bow. The cap'ain instanly it >i pad ha-, but suddenly, as if convrg < ut of the mist, the land was seen in front and on either aide of the steamer. The order speed astern’ 1 was gi-en, bat it looked as if getting the steamer off shore was an impossibility. Full speed astern in sach a heavy tea meant, cf course, sea after sea con ing over the stern. The sadden plunging of the stern forward, and the force of the waves break ing over the deck, wetting the saloon, made the passengers who were sick get out of their berths and look anxious. The light had to be put out. for the water was coming over the glasses, and the stewards were busy bailing the water from the smoking room on the deck. Everything was done coolly. All the crew were called and the boats got ready. For about an hour the steamer remained back ing, shivering from stern to stem with every sea The force of the waves smashed the thick glass in the stern lights, and the carpenter had to block one up to prevent the saloon filling. *>oth the crew, the passengers and the ladies kept very quiet, although anxious. The first soundings taken were five fathoms after qua-ter of an hour’s steaming, six fathoms, then eight fathoms. After an hour’a fight the Hawea got far enough out to be put head to sea. The passen gers give the captain and officers, especi ally the second mate, great credit. The current and westerly wind must have set the vessel over to the east, and thus made Cable Bay.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

f RKDTBB’s TKLKO RiMS COPYHIft HT. 1 Monetary and Commercial Loudon, May 16. Consols remain at New Zealand securities—Five per cent. 10-40 Loan, 104; Five per cent. 18S9 Loan, ex div; Four and a half per cent., 1879-1904 Loan, 102#; Four per cent. Inscribed Stock, xootf, ex div. Colonial breadstuff's, ex store —Ade- laide wheat, 41s 6d; Adelaide flour, 28s; New Zealand wheat, 35s to 40s. Tbe total.quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 000 quarters. Tallow—Average Australian beef, 365; mutton, 395, Wool—At to-day’s auction 10,400 bales were catalogued. The selection was a poor one. Copra-—Best Sydney sun-dried is quoted at LlB ss, being a decline of 10s per ton. Leather—Best sides of Australian, Mutton—Prime New Zealand is realising stfd. A New Line of Steamers. Berlin, May 16. The Bundesrath has voted the aif nual subsidy of 4,000,000 marks for a line of German mail steamers to Aus tralia and the East. Russia and Afghanistan. St. Petbhsburo, May 16. Intelligence is to h?nd irom Herat, Afghanistan, that Turcomans resident there have formally rendered their sub mission to Russia. j Affairs in Zulu. Capetown, May 16. The latest news from Zululand an nounces that an engagement has taken place near the border of the reserves between the Usutus and the friendly tribes, in which the latter were de feated, and Mr Osborne, Resident Commissioner, has consequently been compelled to retreat. [Received May 19, 11.15 a.m.] A Correction. London, May 17. It now transpires that it is the Tur coman tribes on the Afghan frontier who have tendered their submission to Russia, and not the tribes at Herat, as stated in yesterday’s telegrams from St Petersburg. The Panic Subsided. New York, May 17. The panic on the Stock Exchange has now subsided, the Banks having combined to act together for their mutual assistance. Enormous pur chases of American stocks have been made during the past few days on European account. A Subsidy Wanted. Berlin, May 17. The North German Lloyd Royal Mail Steamship Company have pro posed to the Government to undertake a subsidised mail service to Australia and the East. Latest Commercial. London, May 17, Consols have declined to 101 and the market rate of discount has risen to and is now $4 below the Bank rate. There are no changes in New Zealand securities, colonial breadstuff's or tallow. The Weel Sales. A good demand prevailed at to-day’s wool sale. The catalogue comprised 1 a, 500 bales.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rEDTBR’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] The Sugar Trade. Adelaide, Yesterday. Mauritius advices up to 2nd instant are to hand per s.s, Melbourne. Messrs Ireland, Fraser and Company report on the sugar market as follows :—Clear er ces for the month for Christchurch amount to 600 tons ; for Dunedin, 860 tons. Freights to Australia, 15s to 20s; ditto to New Zealand, 22s 6d to 355. Exchange at 60 days’ Bank credits on New Zealand, 13 per cent. ; ditto on Australia, 15 per cent. (sic). The stock ot sugar in hand amounts to 19,000 lons. The exports this season to New Zealand reached 10,000 tons. [Received May 19,11 15 a.m ] A Challenge. Sydney, To-day. Begch has challenger] Hanlan to, row on the Paramatta river for any sum from L2OO to Lsoo a side. [Received May 19, 2.20 p.m.] Shipping. Sydney, To-day. Arriyed, on the evening of {he j6th —Steamship VVakatipu, from Welling ton, The Weather. Splendid weather is now being ex perienced throughout the colony. A Gubernatorial Tour. Brisbane, To day. The Governor, Sir Anthony Mus grove, is now visiting the country dis tricts. He has been received with great enthusiasm at Maryborough.

TELEGRAMS

, | PKB. PBK.SS ASSOCIATION.] The Queen’s Birthday. : : Wellington, To-day. The Government, after consulting with the Governor, have decided not to alter the arrangements for celebrating the Qileen’S birthday thiV month. ;i At Wel lington and Canterbury the holiday will be held on the 26tll|aDd at Auckland, Otago and other places on the 24th inst.

ISB ASftBtJRION GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MAY 19, 183JL



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Robust and blooming hsalth in Hop Bitters, and no family can afford to be without them. Read.—[Advt.] Flies and Bugs. —Beetles, insects, caches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, iack-rab bits, cleared out by " Rough on Rats. ’ Tht N.Z, Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Mother Swan’sworm Syrup. —lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic ; for feverishness restlessness, worms, constipation. is. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Late Advertisements ONE POUND REWARD.—Strayed or stolen from Mr Remington’s Farm, Lagmhor road, since Wednesday week, 1 dark Mare, shod all round, had cover on. when last seen. Apply, Office of this Paper. 5 974 HIGH SCHOOL. In this institution the regular coarse of study embraces all the subjects usually taught in a Hi«h School, and with a view to render the School more widely beneficial to the district, it has been de termined to establish a Commercial De partment. The course of study includes—English, Geography, History (ancient and modern), Bookkeeping, Gro--k, Latin, .French, Arithmetic, Mathematics and Natural Science. Parents may, subject to the approval of the Head Master, select the subjects of instruction. The School year is divided into three terms. Fees—£2 2s per term, payable in advance. The School Re-Opens on TUESDAY, 27th May. For further particulars, apply to the Head Master, or to F. MAIN WARING, 5 973 Secretary. WE, the undersigned, having pur chased the Book Debts of E. C. Prvbble, of Ashburton, butcher, have placed the same in the hands of Mr W. H. Gundrt for immediate Collection', and bis receipt only will be sufficient dis charge. All accounts must be paid at once. DAVID THOMAS, OCTAVIUS DIGBY. 19th May, 1884. 5 970 Election Notices. ELECTION. The ELECTORS of Ashburton are in vited to abstain from pledging themselves to support any particular Candidate until they know the names of ail the Can didates who are likely to offer themselves for their suffrages. 5 967 TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTbN. Gentlemen, —Owing to the resignation of E. G. Wright, Esq., as member for this district, I purpose offering myself as a Candidate, and will taka the op portunity of Addressing yo 1 at the vari ous centres at as early a date as possible. Yours faithfully, 5 966 J. OATHCART WASON. Public Notices; COURSING CLUB. A MEETING of this Club will be held on FRIDAY, the 23rd instant, at 8 p.m., at the Somerset Hotel. F. MAINWAEING, Hon. Sec. Ashburton, May 19, 1834. 6 969



g H O E I N G. The undersigned begs to inform the pub lic that his charges for Shoeing are as fol lows :—6s and 7s. . GEORGE KIDD, 6 951 Moore street. Notice to dealers, sheep DROYBRS, &c. Any person Driving Sheep or Cattle through the Coldstream Run after this date, without giving notice as required by the Sheep Act, will be prosecuted. C. H. DOWDING, 5 943 Manager. Ashburton philharmonic SOCIETY. A GENERAL MEETING of the Ladies and Gentlemen interested in the above Society will be held in the Church of England Schoolroom, Burnett street, on MONDAY ( vening, 19th inst., at, 7 30 ‘o’clock, for the transaction of business, after which the first practice of the “Mes siah " will be procpeded with. A full attendance is requested. J. WOOD JONES, 6 962 Hon. Sec.



I G H T SCHOOL. A SCHOOL for the member® and theic families of the Ashburton Cale donian Society, will be opened in the Oddfellows' Hall, on MONDAY Evening, May 19th, and will be continued on Mon day and Wednesdays evenings in -each w> ek during the ensuing wipter months. Mr Charles Hogg, 8.A., has kindly offered to superintend tfye School. For particulars, apply to • OHi 5 94G CHARLES REID, Sec.



HE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOQK SALEYARDS COMPANY (UNITED), ia prepared to in large or small lots at the following Reduced Scale of charges:— For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one halfpenny each For the second IQOp sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, SH BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Dip Sheep 3 J?. Secretary.



ANNUAL ELECTION OF AUDITORS. In pursuance of the Municipal Corpora* tions Act, 1870, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1878• I hereby give notice that an ELEC* TION for TWO PERSONS to servo as AUDITORS for. the Borough of Ashbur ton, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Burnett street, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 2nd day of June next. Nominations in the form set forth in the second schedule of the last mentioned Act will be received at the Town Clerk’s Office, till 12 o’clock noon, on Friday, the 23rd inst. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. ' Borough Council Office, . I Ashburton, 16th May, 1884. 5 944



Business Notices. BUTCHERY, Tancrbd Street. Baker & Co. Inform tha inhabitants of Ashburton and its vicinity, that they have OPENED the above BUSINESS, and respectfully so* licit a share of public patronage. Do not forget the address. All orders punctually attended to. 5 948 BAKtR & 00.,



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* od Instruments, Electric Batteries, and Musical lien's, etc., repaired. 138 Glou cester slieel, oppjs.te Theatre Royal, Christchurch. 5 930 IN BE WALSH & O’CONNELL’S Dissolution of Partnership. D. O’CONNELL begs to inform his numerous friends and the public gener ally that, having taken over the entire Stock owned by the late firm in Manches ter street south, valued at £2OOO, he will h jld a Clearing Sale for three weeks only, commencing on SATURDAY, MAY 17th, 1884. N.B.—This is a genuine sale, a*posses sion of the premises must be given up at the end of above term- D. O’CONNELL, 6 961 Manchester street south Entertainments- _ ~IT. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM, 3 Ashburton. SECOND SIXPENNY ENTERTAIN MENT, TO-MORROW (Tuesday), May 20. To commence at 7.30 p.m. 5 972 mOWN HALL, ASH BURTON. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, May 20th and 21st. FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. Special appearance of MISS CARRY NELSON. The celebrated Actress and Yecalist, daughter of the late Sydney Nelson, the eminent composer of “Madeline,” ■“Mary of Argyle,” “ Steer my Bark to Erin’s Isle,” assisted by MR J. F. McFADYEN, The eminent Scottish Actor and Elocu tionist, and their COMIC OPERETTA COMPANY, AMD MDLIiE. LOTTIE, The popular and fascinating Young Dan cer, from the Opera Oomique, London. The performance will commence with “ MARRIED BLISS,” Afttr which Mr J. F. JAcFaydon will recite “ Tam O’Shauter. ” Miss Carry Nelson will give her Comic version of “ Cinderella.” , Concluding with the musical absurdity, “ THE LITTLE FIEND,” Or, “ The Maid, the Wife, the Student, and the D Popular prices, 2s and Is; reserved seats, 3s. Doors open at 7.30 ; commenc ing at 8 p. m. Change of programme second night. 8 922 Bazaar. Bazaar. Bazaar. BAZAAR. J N AID OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, WILL BE OPENED ON SATURDAY, MAY 31st, 1884, At 11 o’clock, IN *PHE TOWN HALL.



A beautiful and select lot of goods will be sold. It will remain open for one week. (Jooda and contributions towards it will be received ifith thanks. EDMUND COFFEY. The date of opening is changed in con sequence of the Town Hall being engaged. Tenders. TO LET FOR CROPPING. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up to WEDNESDAY, 21st, for CROPPING, for one year, 400 acres on the farm of Mr Edward Bright, near Winchmore, who will point out the land to tenderers. The land is of good quality, and has only borne‘ biio crep It will he let if necessary in 100 acre blocks. Nb’tC'nder necessarily accepted. THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE CO., LIMITED, 5 928 Ashburton. AKA NUI ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing:— No. 22—Oxford street (Hampstead), formation, 17 chains No. 23 —Cambridge (Hampstead) for mation, 17 chains No.—Church street (Hampstead) for mation, 17 chains. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Board’s office, where tenders will be received till noon on THURSDAY, the 22nd inst. FOOKS & SON, 5 927 District Surveyors. _____ Stock Sales A 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 : June sth June 19th THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0, W. TURNER, Agent. Matson, Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Rakaia Agent. — . . For Sale. v Potatoes, FIR SALE, in large or small quanti ties, good . Hi D?RtMßitersEg. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 913 West street. \



Business Netices. Orr and Co. Drapery, CLOTHING AND BOOTS. GRAND DISPLAY o* NEW GOODS.. JpUROHASi: .V •.« -hould now INSPECT OUR STOCK, And make their selection for the Winter Season. To meet the times, we are giving special in BLANKETS, FLANNELS, WINSEYS, DRESS MATERIALS, MEN’S A BOYS’ CLOTHING, OVERCOATS, &o. BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! We are selling Boots CHEAPER than any oiher hotiae in Ashburton —one trial prove this fact. • iW* Call in and see oar stock of Colonial made and Imported English made Boots, Children’s Ladies’ and Men’s. Orr and Co., EAST STREET.



GUNS!! GUNS!!! REVOLVERS, POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, WADS, CARTRIDGES, tec., tee., See. We have just received our season's ■took of the above, amongst which will be found some REAL NOVELTIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOB DUCK SHOOTING OB KILLING AT LONG RANGES. ALSO, SO&tr BBAUTIFni.LT FINISHES SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARBEL MUZZLE ANn BREACH-LOADING GUNS, OH6SE BORES. ORR AND CO., EAST STREET,



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 Tanered street, and hopes to receive patronage. Board LI per week. Meals, t all hours, Is. 3 453 *VTEW BOOKS ! NEW BOOKS !! New Books. Land Nationalisa tion, by Wallace ; Progress and Poverty, by Henry George ; also. Social Problems, by Henry'George ; Sergeant Ballantyne's Experiences, John Halifax Gentlemen, Abbott’s Life of Bonaparte, The Race horse in Training, by Day ; The Invasion of the Crimea, by Kinglake; Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations ; 10 vols Cham bers' Encyclopedia; Choice Works of Mark Twain, in 1 vol; ditto Arteinus Ward, I vol ; Life and Works of St Paul; Four Tears of Irish History by Duffey, Chambers’ Book of Days, George Eliot’s Works, Life of George Cruiksfaank, Bal four’s Botany, Thompson's Land and the Book. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton. ON SALE AT THE NOVELTY EMPORIUM AND GENERAL PROVISION STORE, PURE VINEGAR, in Bottle or Draught BEST PICKLES, in Bottle or Jam. ASSORTED JAMS, in Stone Jars, “ better and cheaper than any others in MUSHROOM CATSUP, beat quality. | Ginger Wine, Sarsaparilla Cordials J Ginger Brandy, Raspberry in cases. | Lemon Syrup, Peppermint VLime Juice, Cloves N.B.—The above are all locally made, and as their quality and cheapness must boat the imported article out of the mar ket heads of families will do well,, to patronise them. S. B. Poyntz, B-RNETT street, Ashburton. ROBERTS HAS FOR Sale, CHOICE SEED WHEAT VIZ— Hunter's White Pearl Velvet Chaff,. Essex and Tuscan ALSO CORNSAOKS (Full Sxzb Weight) of best quality Bluestone r Kerosene, Castor and Boiled Oils Seaming Twine and Woolsacks Oat Sheaf and Straw Chaff _ Bran, Sharps Ohickwheat, etc. Derwent Potatoes RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT CLOVERS: White, Red, A layke and C'owgrasa Rape, Carrot, Mangold and Corse Seeds Little’s Sheep Dip Ploughshares Batter Kegs and Nails Lamp Black, Raddle Heart and Sap Stakes Staples Fencing Wire (all sizes), Plain and Barbed Flour, 50, 300 and 200 lb bags Oatmeal, 25 lb bags Tea, Candles, and Soap, in boxes Sugar, in bags all weights Is a Cash Buyer OF RYEGRASS OATS PEAS TARES and other Produce in any quantities, or if desired would SELL on Commission. RYEGRASS And' all SEED GRAIN thoroughly CLEANED on shortest notice. STORAGE at favorable Rates. LIBERAL Made on Grain and other Produce placed in' for Bale or Shipment. Having a Railway Siding can guarantee immedisteodelivery for shipment or otherwise. Albert Boberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, Christchurch. Also, UNITED FIRE INSURANCE 00. ▲NI> MUTUAL L FE ASSOCIATION Of U6TRALASU.



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y ICTOHIA HOUSE A HEAVY STOCK ON NEW & DURABLE WINTER GOODS IN DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Boots, &c., to select from. Sterling Value ! Popular Prices I! Thk Shilling Tablk stillthb Attraction Dimant and Coe, Roady-Money Drapers, Clothiers, fte.* (Late J. Orr and Co) East and Tanobbd Strbkts, Asibckton. 9628



CHEAP BOOKS. CHEAP BOOKS AND STATIONERY. Amateur Work, 8s 6d ; Univer. at In* aiructor, 8a 6d ; Illustrated History pf the World, 8a fid; ■'■'cientifio Recreation, & 6d; Curiorities of Literature by Isaac Disraeli, 8s 6d; Reviews, Essays and Poeipa by Lord Macaulay, 3 roll., 7s fid; Haydn's Die* tionary of Dates, new edition 18-51, offered at the published price, 18s fid; Lily Series, la 3d and 2a, well bound; the Quiver, Sunday at Home, Young England, Family Friend, Friendly Visitor, Sunshine, ete, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF STATIONERY. Toys, Fancy Goods, etc., in great variety and at lowest possible prices. R. Sevan, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Qoill's Hotel. 1317



MR THOMAS BULLOOK has the following TOWN SiECriONS FOR BALF -905 Corner of Gray and Bast streets 427 Tancred street 1059, Corner of Peter and Walker 1060 Petorstreet 49,58, 59, 64, Kermode sheet 872 Aitken street 873 Oorner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 112 Oorner of West and Kennods streets, leasehold 76 (part of) East street, build* ings thereon rr 1011 Oorner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Ooz street • 1010 Oorner of Grlgg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange 31,32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock stwr'i 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 21 Corner of Dobson and Fast street 639 A-acre Peter street . 638 Peter street 824 Ooz street, with two brick cot ' tagea the eon 826 Ooz street, with two "brick cot tages thereon 686, 686, Cameron street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. TIN WALD.—Town Section 366, Mo Murdo street, with comfortable Cottage thereon, for Sale. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR' SaLB CHEAP--Secdnd*hand DRAY. T. BULLOCK. OFFICES. TO LET-in Arcade Cham bers. 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, dose to the Canterbury Mills. T. BULLOCK. VALUABLE OORNER 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. • * s T. BOLLOCK TTIOR SALE.—Five Acres of fint-olass T Laud together with a comfortable Cottage,- the property -of Mr Bellamy, situated on Graham’s road, being the main thoroughfare to Longbeaeh. For terms, price, etc., apply to T. BULTiOGK. TO LET.—3-Roomed Cottage s 4. Tc»> vorton. Apply to T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE.—A nice iittlo Homestead containing 41 acres 29 perches situated near Wheatstone township, Long beach. For particulars apply to : T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE OR TO LEI.— -A Farm of 305 acres, being R.S.'a 28861 and 28252, situated about two or ..three Bailee from the Ashburton Racecourse* upper side of the Railway, now in the occupa tion of Mr Thomas Woolley. Per parti culars apply to : T. BULLOCK. —— ——-vv* EOR SALE Cheap, orother taken in exohange, Lota ■ 106, 166, township of Waterton. Apply to ~ -, T. BULLOCK FOR SALE CHEAlP—Horte .P(Mrer Chaff-cutter and intermediate motion. [ Apply to T. BULLOCK.