Joseph Sealy, a boarder s'- f . k o hotel, testified tq,ihe.hoo>e being well m.nagsd daring the twelve months be had been ;■ * f. Joseph Clark gave-similar evidence. Lunched,there every day, and sometimes slept in the hotel Was of opinion that the hotel had nothing to do with men congregating at the corner. Mr Joynt then addressed the Bench, and ■ after retiring for, about twenty ‘ minutes they returned snd stated that this were, of opinion that the objections to the renewal of the license had not been Substantiated, and considered that the J donee in the future should bring every breach of the Act before the Committee. They also thought that it was the duty of the police to keep the footpaths clear of persons^standing about. They , were also •of opinion ! that ’ no anamua had bean ahoirar on tbe part of the police, j i Renewal* treoe granted to J. Beecher and J. F. Butler. Mr Crisp applied on behalf of Thomas QniUfoeja renewal of a license for tbe Commercial,Hotel .He also applied that the door which had been closed between ■ the bar and the billiard room should be The Reiident Magistrate had suggested the question should be brought before the Bench, and he (Mr Crisp) understood that there would be no op position on condition that the police had avpemsionr over the billiard room, a con dition Mr Quill was willing to agree to. .Felton said that he would offer no objection as the door .was kept opened’ order to furnish a test case. Mr Crisp Wished *ft to be understood that the application, was made contingent upon an eleven o’clock license being granted.;- fr ' J .' .. I The-Bench decided 1 to allow the door to be opened betwefenthe billiard room and tie bar, and to J be closed the'same time If’ae the hotel.

Applications from Thomas Quill,Jfor the ' RaflWay Station, and 'William Power, for the Royal Hotel, were granted. The ap • plication of - Donald Williamson for a .s.whcdeaalw license was granted. _ Mr Crisp applied for a renewal of the - liconsoforJhe Ashburton Hotel. - Ser geant Belton suidthat be' had two objeo '. -tions* to bring forward; but that they were r anyththgnpcm. He . could evidence. - Mr B. Alcorn said that as A Justice of 7< 'UtetPaiew he had several cases of drnriken ••IttiaMMbefort:' him, itf‘which It was 'shOwn

that the men got their lostrdrink at the Ashburton Hotel - Perhaps the Bench tttM&l thk.’but he iraaf ohly arguing as to whether therS wasahy thing to meet. He that what Mc -Aloom had • simply/ a one-sided . statement ],. t)|at|neant ■■} - ; j i< - ! The JBenoh saiu ithat |the license was granted,.but Mrs .Woodley would .simply -.hooautioned, as the bridge-was so-near -oMtdi wps' aeource-of especial to -i«(Lmidten.maK v~ "* - S. j w.ll 4 - i,: : .

SPORTING.

, MEW ZE4LAMD CDP. .*Ci i ,M T| 1 * • .' < j The followingaretbe weights ri-'i : : >st. lb at lb .Welcome Jack 9 11 Watersppite Grip. ... 9 6 Crland ... 7 1 Cheviot ... 9 3 JLadyEvelyii 7 1 LadylmiM-. ;1 Forerunner 7 1 .Mischief. ... t9,JO Ndtero .... 7 1 ,Oixdeia. .... f',9 r ._’o Capt. Webster 7 0 ,lrigonuir ... 9.0 Poet;. .... .7, .0 Nonsense!... .8 10 fusilier .... 612 - Vanguard ... 8 9 Ugly Buck , 612 J;july ... 8 8 Helena ... 612 -Salvage- 8- 7 Hippodamia .6 10 ''Turquoise... 8 4 Togridia ... 6 8 Johnny Faulk- . ‘ , Lorelei. ... 6 8 ,1" nor 8 3,; Jlokoia ... 6 8 /•Sou’-Wfester .8 ■ 0 Marion 6 8 .'Horton ",U- B.r 0. Hazard , ..,'6 "MEataukka ... 7 12 ; Matiaku ... 6 7 Babhta . ... 7 11 , DigbyGrand 6 7 r ... .7 10 Trumpeter 6 ,;3 'NejsQD, ... 7.10 Nonpareil 6 0 Wapiti',.' .7 10' Otupapa, ... 6 0 Theuge ... 7 9 Armourer... 6-0 Siesta ; .... 7 '9, Leopold .... 6 0 Trenton '. ... 7 B.' Pxincesaßoyal 6 0 Sir Bedbvore 7 7! The Jilt ... 6 0 Liverpool ... 7 6.y Holderoess 6 0 7-T vTJimet ... 6 0 Minerva '... ? o 1 -TakeMiss ... 6 0 TftffWJfltofihlTl Bj •’Spifaaker iy, 6 0 Necklace... 7. B Wave .filly 6 0 KrUppj 7- 3 : Talebearer - 6 0 Charmer ... 7 3 Carlton ... 6 0 Bakatos ... 7 8

THE MELBOURNE CUP. [BXUTfeB’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT, j Melbourne, Saturday. The entries: fos the .Melbourne Cup dose on Monday, June 2. WAIMATB RACES. . u [by TELEGRAPH.] Wadiatb, To-day. The follovjjing acceptances were received on Saturday night' for the Waimate races to bp held on June 6th '-’■j Steeplechase : Oup. Km rearea Glenora Black Doctor Canard. Encore ; - -The Lad Magic • V ' Hurdles. Black Doctor * ’ Mokarabara Encore ' ; Trapper Johnston’s Luggage Canard Milo

FOOTBALL.

NEWZBALAND t. NEW SOUTH ; ' ' WALES. ' 1 (BETJTEE’s TELEOBAM—COPYRIGHT ] Sydney, Saturday. k -ThelNew Zealand footballers played a match this afternoon oh the Association Cricket, ground against a strong team re ' presenting New South Wales, The weatbrar was splendid, and the ground hard and in excellent condition. The attendance was large and faliy SOOO per sons were present. The New Zealanders played splendidly, and were victorious by two goals- and one try to nil. Winners’ hint goal'was obtained by Warbrick by an ■ excellent kick from the field, and second sooted by Millton from a touch-down ob tained -by Taiaroa, who throughout the afternoon showed magnificent form. A fry if as also secured by Robertson.

CRICKET.

tbe Australians in England. ~ [IUEUTKB’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] 7 London, May3o. ■ The-cricket match 1 -Australian* v. the Gentlemen of England, was resumed to day at Lord’s, in the presence of an enor mous numbsr of people. The weather . mu splpodid throughout the day, and the wicket was again m excellent condition. The Australians, with 83 runs to their credit and five wickets down, continued the first Innings, Blackham and Bonnor, : the not onts from yesterday, taking their phmes at the wickets. The former only twiiiiii fl tn fafarwoore (making it 44) when I - he was bowled ; but Bonnor made a good i"_ defence, and tan up another 28 before SJt.v - The -remainder of .the -team, Booit, Palmer and Boyle, only con ' tributedi.B, and the innings closed for a /' total of 1&j. The following is the full DH? * r „ BHAwj < ... . • ■ - >

McDonnell, c 13 BannermaA c ... ... ... 8 Murdoch, c o Giffen, c ... 1 Midwinter, c ... 5 Blackham, 1 b w 42 Bpnnor, c ... 44 Scott, not out '... 7 Palmer, b ... ... ... 8 Boyle, run out ... ... ... 3 Extras ... ... ... 3 Total ... 13S

Spofforth. owing to the injury sustained in the first innings, was unable to bat, his right hand being completely disabled. 'lhe visiters being 142 behind their op ponents, had to follow oh their second in nings, and succeeded in putting together 269 runs, Scott playing an excellent in nings for 82 not out, Giffen 24, Mid winter 38, Blackham 22, and Palmer 47, also showed good form. The full score of the innings was as follows: Bannerman, c ... 17 McDonell, b r Murdoch, b 18 Giffen, b... ... 28 Midwinter, b -33 Bonnor, run out 9 1-cott, notout ... 82 Blackham, Ibw 22 Palmer, c 46 Beyle, not out ... ... ... o Extras ... ... 11

Total ... 269 Spofforth was again unable to bat. Requiring 128 runs to win, the Gentle men went. in for their second innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day their score stood at 17 for one' wicket down, Studd being c and b for 1 ran. London, May 31. The; cricket match Australians v. Gentlemen of England was resumed and concluded at Lord’s to-day. The Borne team having one wicket down for 17, and requiring to make 128 to win the match, put together that number for the loss of only six wickets, thus winning by four wickets. The attendance of spectators was again very large. The greatest in terest was taken in the match. The weather daring the day was fine. Received June 2, 11.10 a.m. London, June 1. ’ In the second innings of the Gentlemen of England, the highest scorers were— Grace, c ... ... ... ... 20 Read, C‘ ... ... 27 Steel, hot out 35 Diver, not out 22

FIRES.

[by telegraph ] ‘ Nelson, To-day, A fire broke out in the stables of McGee’s Nelson Hotel. When discovered it had such a firm hold that it was found impossible to save three horses in the stable, one belonging to McGee, another a thoroughbred, to Mr Sevan, of Gable ’Bay, and the third to Mr Morley. A quantity of furniture and stores kept in the stable was totally destroyed. The otoly insurance was on the building for LIOO in the South British. The origin of the fire Is unknown. Blenheim, To-day. - The dwelling-house of John Brydon, at Renwickton, was burned down on Satur day The furniture was almost totally destroyed. The cause is unknown. The insurances were—Lloo on the house and LSO on the furniture, both in the Boyal office. •

DYNAMITE OUTRAGES IN LONDON.

Several Houses Wrecked. . [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] London, May 30. A serious dynamite outrage was per petrated this evening at St James’s square, Pall Mall. The facts, as ascertained, show that three separate explosions occurred almost simultane ously on different sides of the square, causing considerable damage to several buildings in the neighborhood. Those that suffered most were the houses occupied by the Army and Navy Club and the Junior Carlton Club. The windows of both, buildings were shat* tered to atoms. So for as at present known no one was injured. Midnight. Another outrage was committed at a lateTiour this evening at Great Scot land Yard, Whitehall,' where a violent explosion of dynamite took place, causing serious damage to the buildings and injuries of a more or less severe character to several persons in the neighborhood of the explosion. London, May 31, Morning. Further particulars, which have now been obtained regarding the dynamite outrages last night, show that by the explosion in St James’s square the kit chen of the Junior Carlton Club was completely wrecked, and that seven Club servants were severely injured, though none fatally. It has also now been ascertained that the explosion in Great Scotland Yard caused immense damage to the buildings occupied b> the Official Criminal Investigation De partment, and other premises in the neighborhood. . Dynamite had been deposited in the. urinal of the police office where the explosion occurred. Four persons have been injured, one of them, a constable, very severely. Lateb. Intelligence has now been received showing that another outrage was nearly perpetrated last evening in Trafalgar square. Charing Cross, where there was discovered deposited at the base of Nel son Column sixteen cakes of dynamite, with a fuse attached. The discovery was fortunately made in time to prevent an explosion, which, had it occurred, would certainly have destroyed the column. The news of last night’s occurrences has caused great consternation through out the metropolis. The explosions and the attempt at Trafalgar square are no doubt the outcome of an organised party, but so far as known no clue has yet been obtained to the perpetrators. [Received June 2, 11.10 a.m ] London, J one 1.

There is still no clue to the perpetra tors of the recent dynamite outrages.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

Cbbuteb’r telegrams'—copyright. 1 Monetary and Commercial. London, May 30. Consols remain at ioi ; New Zea land securities are without quotable change. Colonial breadstuff's: Ade laid® wheat, ex store, 41s; Adelaide flour, ex store, 28s; New Zealand wheat, ex store, 35s to 40s. The quan tity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,060,000 quarters. Tal low : Australian, fair average quality, beef, 365; mutton, 38s 6d. . Frozen Mutton. London, May 31. Prime New Zealand mutton is now selling at s>£d. : The Wool Sales. The third series of colonial wool auctions will commence on August and the fourth series on Novem ber 10th.

[Received June 2nd, 11 10 a.m.] Shipping. London, May 31. Arrived—Orient steamship Soratr from Melbourne (April 18). Serious Fire. London. June 1 A disastrous fire occurred last nigh in Glasgow, when the Tramway Com pany’s stables were totally destroyed and over two hundred horses burnt t( death. Under Marching Orders. Cairo, J une 1. Two more battalions of Egyptian Regulars are now under orders to pro ceed to Korosko and Wady Haifa on the Nile.

AUSTRALIAN.

(ekuxek’s telegrams —copyright. ) [Received Juno 2,12 15 p.m.] A Steamer Detained. Sydney, To-fay, The steamship Albion left for New Zealand on Friday evening last, but re turned to port yesterday, owing to her machinery having become deranged. [Received June 2nd, 12.15 p in.] Sydney, To-day. The football match on Saturday be tween Now Zealand and New South Wales waa a very hollow affair, the local men being overmatched at all points. The New Zealanders played with great brilliancy, their tackling and passing being perfect. j

TELEGRAMS.

[PKR 1-nP.as ASSOCIATION". 3 A Defaulting Witness. Ddnbdin, To-day. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court to day Mr Oarew, R. M., fined a witness named Hugh Mitchell, who failed to an swer a subpoena, 40s, or in default 48 hours’ imprisonment. The fine was paid. ■ Scabby Sheep. Blenheim, To-day. The Sheep Department laid an informa tion under the Scab Act against Philip Mcßae, of Blairich, and William Pollard, of Birch Hill, The inform* ion against Mcßae alleges that he, being the owner of 10,000 infected sheep, did neglect to keep the rams separate from the ewes before the Inspector had granted a clean certificate for such ewes. The informa tion against Pollard alleges that he was convicted on the 12th November of being the owner of 2,000 infected sheep, and that after the expiration of six months they still continue to be infected. Both informations came before the R.M. Court to-day, and were adiourned to allow the defendants to muster the sheep. Interproviacial Crickets The Cricketers' Association decided to I inaugurate home and home matches with Canterbury. | Remember that a little Hop Bitters saves big doctor’s bills, and cures when all else fail. Head.—[Advt.] Thick Heads, heavy stomachs, bilious con ditions —Wells’ May Apple Pills—anti-bilious cathartic. 5d and Is. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. I Don’t Die in the House. —“ Rough on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers, 7^d ; The N.Z. Drug Co,, General Agents. Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” —Ask for Weils’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions.. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. August Flower. —The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 7£ per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects ; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dis agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of august flower. This valuable medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised 'countries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, 6d. — [Advt.

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Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y ‘ R ‘ •*yßsy*y»iiggw*' OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian is 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 I, THOMAS BLACKBURN, of Kyle, in the County of Ashburton, in the colony of New Zealand, farmer, have this day filed in the said Court at Ashburton, a petition to be ad* judged a bankrupt. Dated this 2nd day of June, 1884 T. BLACKBURN. Witnea to \ Gerald D. Branson, signature, J Solicitor for debtor. 6 1077



Business Notices. THE U-. deraignod is prepared to CUT CHAFF in any quantities at the lowest rate. Orders left with B. S. Bean, Coal Merchant, or at the machine where working will be punctually at tended to. 6 1042 A. FOS3S-. IN BE WALSH & O’CONNELL’S Dissolution of Partnership. D. O’CONNELL begs to inform his numerous friends and the pubbc gener ally that, having taken over the entire Stock owned by the late firm in Manches ter street south, valued at £2OOO, ho will hold a Clearing Sale for three weeks only, commencing on SATURDAY, MAY 17th, 1884. N.B —This is a genuine sale, as posses sion of the premises must be given up at the end of above term. O MONOPOLY. TO HOUSEHOLDERS AND OTHERS All who wish to save 26 per cent, in their meat account. 5 961 D. O’CONNELL, Manchester street south



R. Lancaster Having reduced hie staff about £lO per week, he intends shift’' :.: h : s principal Branch of Business to the READY-MONEY MKAT MART, whore, 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 ; 10 ounces to the lb. Money saved is money earned these critical times. 5 1071 R. LANCASTER.



COURSING CLUB. > TOJKD MEETING. JOiNE 18th, 19th and 20th. t All-Aged Stakes at L 3 3* each dog. Puppy Stakes at L 22« ea-h dog. ’ Nominations and Acceptances close at 1 Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 8 p.m. on June 16th, 1884, when the draw will take place. P. MAIN WARING, Hon. Secretary. Ashburton, May 24, 1884. 5 1024 Bazaar. Bazaar. Bazaar. BAZAAR. JN AID OP THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, IN THE TOWN HALL. A most magnificent and beautiful and select lot of goods will be sold. The prizes are too numerous to mention. a mongst the many will be— One sound good PONY One COW in full profit One STEER One Entire Set of Bedroom FURNI TURE PICTURES LOOKING-GLASSES TOYS CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, Ac., Ac. I have to thank my many Protestant and Catholic friends for their great kind ness in sending goods. EDMUND COFFEY,



Public Notices; pA RMS TO LET. The undersigned has several eligible PROPERTIES TO LET in the Ashbur ton district. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 1049 Ashburton.



n ° w READY. MAPS of the Town of Ashburton and Suburbs, showing sub-divisions up to date may be obtained at our offices. Mounted, 22a 6d ; unmounted, 16s. FOOKS & SON, 5 995 Licensed Surveyors,



The time for Receiving Tenders for the Girl’s High School is EXTENDED to THDRsDAV, sth, at 5 p.m. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, 6 1052 Architects.



Australian mercantile UNION FIRE ACCIDENT IN SURANCE OF NEW ZEALAND. Applications invited from gentlemen prepared to represent (energetically) the above Companies. J. MeVEY BAIRD. Offices, Hereford street West, Christchurch. 5 1038 TWTOTICE TO DEALERS, SHEEP DROVERS, &c. Any parson Driving Sheep or Cattle through the Coldstream Run after this date, without giving notice as required by the Sheep Act, will be prosecuted O. H. DOWDING, 5 943 Manager. WE, the undersigned, having pur chased the Book Debts of E. 0. Pv.’CßßiiE, of Ashburton, butcher, have placed the same in the hands of Mr W. H. GtJNDRT for immediate Collection, and his receipt only will be sufficient dis charge. All accounts must be paid at once. DAVID THOMAS, OCTAVIUS DIGBY. 19th May, 1884 5 970



MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal A cademy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. Singing Class for Ladies and Gentlemen at the Oddfellows’ Hall every Thursday Evening at 8 o’clock. Terms—One Guinea per quarter, _____ 4 602 BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for SUPPLY ING from 1,000 ta 1,500 Yards of Road and Footpath SHINGLE. Also for of 200 Bushels good feed OATS and 2 Tons CHAFF. Specifications may be seen and all par ticulars ascerta'ned at the Council’s Offices, where tenders will be received till X p.m. on MONDAY, June 9th. FOOKS & SON, 6 1075 Borough Engineers. 11HE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALETARDS COMPANY (LIMITED), is prepared to Dip Sheep in large or small lots at the following Reduced Scale of charges:— For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 600 sheep, one halfpenny each For the second 1000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2000 special arrange ments will be made. ■ The material used will bo charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, 3 407 Secretary. pUBLIC NOTICE. Having been appointe* l Sole Agent in the Ashburton County for the sale of “ The Maclem Pickle and Preserving Company’s goods,” I am prepared to re ceive orders for pickles in bottle or jar, pure vinegar, cordials, and catsup. The quality of these goods is vouched for in the following extracts, and they can be supplied much cheaper than the imported article Encourage local industries! ! ! “ The Maclean pickles obtained the high est award at the International Exhibition 1882, against several of- the principal English manufactures ; the highest award at the Canterbury Agricultural and Pas toral Association’s grand show, 1883; and also a letter highly commendatory from the President of the New Zealand Indus trial Exhibition, 1883 and 1834 (no awards having been given).” —“ Professor i A. W. Bickertou, Colonial Ar ilyst, re ports : —The pickles having been ex amined, were found to be well preserved," of good color, and perfectly free from adulteration. These pickles have been in use in my own household for some time past, and I consider them to be superior to those imported. The samples examined were purchased from a grocer in the city, and may therefore be considered to repre sent the average quality,” —S. E. POYNTZ, Novelty Empw*' «n, Burnett street, Ashburton 3 605



Election Notices- Sir Julius Vogel QOJfSWNTS TO STAND FOR ASHBURTON, AND WILL ADDRESS ELECTORS NEXT WEEK. 6 1078 A PRIVATE MEETING of Sir Julius Vogel’s Supporters will be held at Arcade Chambers THIS EVENING, at half-past seven o’clock. 6 1079 ELECTORS. Gentlemen willing to form a Committee to secure Mr PURNELL’S return for Ashburton, are requested to meet in the Upper Rooms at Montgomery’s Buildings THIS EVENING, at 8 p.m. 5 1065 mo THE ELECTORS or ASHBURTON. Gentlemen, —In compliance with the request of a large number of influential electors in various parts of the district, I have the honor to inform you that it is my intention to offer myself as a candi date for your suffrages at the forthcoming election, necessitated by Mr Wright’s re tirement, I shall take an early oppor tunity of explaining my political views at length. Your obedient servant, 5 1017 CHAS. W. PURNELL.



Mr Purnell J>EQUEST3 THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON To meet him at MOUNT SOMERS, FRIDAY, JUNE 6th. ALFORD FOREST, SATURDAY, JUNE 7th. METHYEN SCHOOLHOUSE, MONDAY, JUNE I At 8 p.m. 5 1057



ASHBURTON, Gentlemen, —Owing to the resignation of E, G. "Wright, Esq., aa member for this district, I purpose offering myself as a Candidate, and will take the op portunity of Addressing you at the vari ous centres at as early a date aa possible. Yours faithfully, 6 966 J. CATHOART WASON. Mr Wason tQUESTS 'THE, ELECTORS or A S H B UR TON To meet him at the SCHOOLHOU3E, ALFORD FOREST, ON MONDAY, the 2nd JUNE, At 7.30 ; and at the SCHOOLHOUSE, MOUNT SOMERS', ON -■ TUESDAY, the 3rd JUNE, At 7.30. . 5 1033 Tenders. ’ 1 A SHBURTON HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID COM MITTEB. PLANTING. TENDERS are invited for Planting, etc., the Hospital Site. Plans and specifications ’are now on view at the County council Offices. Tenders for above will be received up to II a.m. ; on FRIDAY, Gth June next. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 30,1884 5 1050 rp O ‘BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a SCHOOL Building at the Convent, Ashburton. Plana and specifications may be seen on application to tho undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, sth June next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 5 1028 R. BIRD. COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for 1. —Portion Mai,; Road, Ashburton Go-ge, Mount Somers, in one con tract 2. —Portion of Main Road, Alford Forest to Gakaia Gorge, in one contract 3. —Portion of Main Road, Kyle Dis trict, in two contracts 4. —Protective Work, Green’s crossing Plans and specifications can be seen at Council office, and tenders endorsed and addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a,m., FRIDAY, Gth June next. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 5 1068 County Engineer. COUNTY COUNCIL, POISONED WHEAT. TENDER,!?, are invited for tho SUP PLY of 200, Bushels of Poisoned Wheat for the destruction of Birds. Condition® are on view at the County Council GQices, Ashburton, and Oily Council Offices. Christchurch. Tenders endorsed “ Tender, Poisoned Wheat,’* will be received at the Council Offices, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, 6tli June next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 21, 1884. 5 IOKf



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 tb* under-, mentioned dates, the 1-t an-.; oid HI f 1 * V DAY in each month : June sth June 19th THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0. VV, TURNER, Agent! j Matson, Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Ralraia Agent. Entertainments. ST. STEPHEN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM, ASHBURTON. THIRD SIXPENNY ENTERTAINMENT. TUESDAY, JUNE 3rd, 1884, At 8 p.m. 5 1067



ET 0 T I 0 .. , A SOIREX will b« held at the E. FLEMINGTON SCHOOLROOM, On thb occasion of the Induction of the . .Ret. A. BLAKE, M.A., OK TUESDAY, 3rd JUNE. Tea on the tables at 6 p.m. 6 1000



Jgl LGI N DISTRIC i' SCHOOL, A Ball Will be held in the Elgin District School room On FRIDAY, JUNE 6th 1884 Dancing to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets 2s. iOd.- each. /. ■Refreshraents<Provided. 5 1023 For Sale- PotatoeS. : FDR SALE, in large or small quanti ties, good BLUB DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 913 West street.!



Auctions. PRELIMINARY ADV rjRTISEMENT. THURSDAY, 12th JDNE, ’ 12 o’clock'sharp. Alfred, harrison wm SeU b y Public Auction, at hia | ® large quantity of . FROIT, FOREST & ORNAMENTAL TREES, Rosea, Shrubs, Hedge Plants,etc., etq. All guaranteed true to name from the Nurseries of Mr Abbott, Ohrjstchurch. There will-be«a large'quantity, the ’whole lot heiog ofltho choicest Kinds. -..‘vis. Full particulars ip future advertise ments. ‘ 1 ‘ ; ALFRED HARP;ISON, 5 1053 Auctioneer.*



SATURDAY, JUNE 7th. Trees, Shrubs, etc. MB T. BULLOCK dias received in situations to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on Saturday, Juno 7th, i ' A numW nf FOREST and FRUIT TREES, ORNA MENTAL SHRUBS, etc., Consisting of i Austrian Pines Corsican ~ Larsonianas, Macrocarpa Spruce, Larch Conifers, Roses,, etc. And a few Fruit Trees All from a Dunedin Nursery. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, ! 5 1070 Auctioneer.



SPLENDID Farm. MSTHYEN D STRICT. Adjoining Messrs Gould and Cameron’s j » ' and containing , ; «3.17 ; ani n'-s Of -the best wheat producing land in , Canterbury., , ■ ; -o » MjSJSV-RS MATSON, COX & CO., have received instructions from Me James John stone.‘to Sell by' Public Auction, A T TATTER SAL L’ S 'West street, Ashburton, on- SAT URD AY, 14th JUNE, 1884, . At 12 o’clock, His first-class FARM of 317 Acres of rich Land, being R. S. 2:3546-7 and 26033, adjoining Gould and Cameron’.-. The Farm is well watered, first-class fences, and a considerable portion is in English Grass. ■ The wheat and oats, both this year and last, realised the highest prices, and we can con fidently recommend to any one seeking a remunerative purchase, the above Farm as it is without : doubt one oi the most; fertile pieces of land in the Methven or any -other district. No reserve. 5 1051 MATSON, COX & CO. Land. Land. Land. Messrs matson, cox & co. have receiv'«l instructions from ibe Mort gagees to S.fil by Public Auction, at TA INTERS ALL’S, WEST STiUEET, ASHBURTON, ON , SATUBDaA’, 14th JUNE, 1884, At 18 i I’slock sharp, The Undermentioned Properties, viz.:— , 27929-30—338 27965 27884-5 -430 27882 3 —337 31409 -5 0 0 A. K. ?• ’ownship of Chertsey—3o 2 216, splendid land I.S. 32114—58 3 1 1, in tussock bS. 28935-337 0 0, .adjoining Ealing railway" station, 3ii tussock 0, fenced, near Mar .man £OO 0 o,,Tear Sherwood, j \id down in K bglish grass 0, ne Winslow U, ; e’i r Winslow . 0, Mm.tot Somers district ’ n n *SeafifeU, ring - Ju7 0 .0, plenty of water, i itiablc, &c To intending purchasers or s[ <cuiators e would say go and inspect I. Tr youi’- slves, as the mortgagees have dou xnrsirieu > sell. Terms—2s per cent, cash, balax xree years .at per cent. ; 23077 to 23685 ' 6 1060 MATSON,- COX & CO.



Matson, Cox and Co. : HaYiS FUR SALE 'CHEAP. WO LPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at ..leas than cost . r x •LV-'S?.-" Et), fooldnihl it . BARBED WIRE, from Lolita to L 56 H (Oil TTTrNTP- 1 % T?rrr-55S^T>!rSira89orip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH <fc OTHER CLOVEUS MATSON, COX AND CO;



Eakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the P.akaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and wo have every confidence in' soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 413 MATSON, COX & 00.



Matson. Cox <fc Co, A UOTIONEERS # VALUATORS. t\ LAND. STOCK.. AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AX •LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED A N iV GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— ; Woolpaeks and Cornsacka Fencing Wire of all sizes, B -rded Plain ’ Green and Yellow Tancrod Turnips, Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip. Seeds of all descriptions . Mangolds, Qtc. 1 : ' Seeds^Efcl^|(*ijrip|ions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests > B?an, O&s. .■ I :•, Chaff- &c. ' ' e 5 AGRIC v LTURAL MACHINERY— R53/ki’BslS AN D BINDERS, Ac. Wool Purchased •' •v • '“'in v ' L 5 ‘ • LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OR CONSIGNED . TO .THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OR THE •HOME MARKS*!. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. ; WEEKLY'SALES OP ’ 5 HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL FINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE OX SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK-SHARP, f FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP : STOCK Will be held at 1 ' ASHBURTON, Af tf JIN WALD = NEXT SALE ; AT AS YARDS *! ON . T XTET3 I>aV t JD NE 3. AGENTS FOR National Agency Co * Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. ■ Robey’s Threshing. M ichip'", ■Jli-’au' ssslid. tA'*} .



MATSON, COX., A^-CtT' .•ms? *mmT. Axtirfrnrcv 70 jjl 0 R' ! ‘ A SAL jp“ - OuU feWAIM- ; •. 15 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, til Waterloo,freehold . 450 Acres, improved, Dromore, free -1000 Acres 1 , lealb hold I 2500 Acres, improved, Coalgate, free hold 1872 Acres, improved, Lougbeach, free hold 237 Acres, improved, Jjongbeachfj 370 Acres improved, Long beach 440 Acres, spiondid farm, Wakanui i 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura : - 2424 ’ ores, improved, Alford Forestl 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hutt 564 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 ’Acrt-s* all- in English grass, Chertsey 126 Acres, : all- in English grasi . Chertsey 242 Acres, improved, Scatield 650 do do*. Hinds 270 do do ~ 400 do , do , r - 100* do do 1 ,, 265 do do ~ 497 do tusaock, Duneandel 398 do improved, part English grass, Baling 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi. tata Island 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands lO'v) Acres, improved, Ealing 1500 Acres, do Dunsandel 30 Acres 2 roods 26 perches, adjoin ing Chertsey township 90 Acres, R.S. 34301, 34302, Elles mere district 225 Acres, R. S. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district. 58 Acres 3 roorls, K. S. 32114, Ash burton County 337 Acres, It. 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, 321*46, 33238, 30073, portly fenced, R-.ita a , 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23885, improved, Seafield 430 Acres, R.S. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S, 27883, 27882, near Winslow 500 Acr.'a, R.B. 314G9, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S 27985, near Sherwood, Ohersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a large number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methvon, 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 Cowar, splendid land 12C0 Acres Waitak._ mostly all old swamp land - -2485'-Acres •• Waikari-;-' adjoiaitirgttft. H. Moore’s splendid land 2573 Acres Waikari, adjoinwig-G. H. j' ;}-'f f |»oor6’p'estatet .7; | i, 423 MATSON, COX & CO.



Business Notics. ; ? r - ' * E N ° L 1S H W A IVe H 6 S! ' • ENGLISH WATCHES 11 SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT . ANNOUNCEMENT. . STEWART DAWSON AND CO.’S , LIVERPOOL WORLD-RENOWNED ENGLISH LEVER WATCHL.i. STKWART AND CO., of Liverpool,-have much pleasure in announcing to their many Customers and the. public in general that they have opened a Branch Es tablishment in Auckland, at 195, Queen Street, for the sale of their unrivalled English Lever Watches, which will enable all to" secure a watch of the highest quality at less than half . the prices charged throughout New Zealand. The extraordinary merits of Stewart Daw son and Co.’s Liverpool English'Levers are too well known throughout the whole of New Zealand, as well as from East to West of the Old Country, that comment here> is unneces sary. Suffice'it to say that their perfection in excellence in value has given S. D. and Co, a patronage never equalled in the history of watch-making. _ ORDER EARLY. ORDER JEARLY. : Please note.—The following prices include duty paid by us. - Every watch, quality con- ■ sidered, cannot be bought retail un!dc|rDouble ttfe Prices. * ' • A £7 10s GENT’S ENGLISH SILVER I HUNTING LEVER,-. .. For £3 15s, | ’ Th.e most perfect English • Hunting Levers ,in the world. . Every watch manufactured' en- •, tirely in our own workshops. These watches are specially adapted for, bush work, squatters, miners, etc., as they will stand the hardest wear; send : for one of these watches and* com pare it with what retail dealers call their finest English,Hunters at from L 7. to<LB, t amj you will at once declare ours to be the.better Watch. A £iojios ENGLISH KEYLESS HUNT*



, ING SILVER LEVER FQR ■£s .i|s. Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Superb. Keyless Hunting Levers, a triumph of utility and con* veniehce, a watch that is also perfectly-air tight, dust-tight, and damp-tight, keeping, the works perfectly clean. UnequdJed fet|Ten Guineas, our direct cash price fb customers being less than the actaal wholesale price to thearade. , . ,'j; j Price, 15s. Worth j£io Also same watch in open face, price l£s' 15s. A £l2 12s ENGLISH SILVER HUNTING CHRONOGRAPH for £6- iss..„ V Eacq watch a model of perfection 5 ; JEhest -plate.movement, full jewelled in rubiip, real chronometer expansion balance, decimal dial, centre, seconds, and outside stop; each to dead beat in positiens. '*!?•» i“t” same in c*jj I * roliT. jNot withstand* ing- ttre matchless perfection of this watch, we positively sell it a less price than retailers charge for ordinary inferior made watches* PRICE, £6 lss = FULL RET .ML VALUE FOft : * * ' TWELVE GUINEAS.' Also, same watch in open face, priced 15s* A .£] ios LADIES’ ENGLISH HUNTING LEVER for 15s. Every watch a work of art, elegant in shape, chaste in design, of sterling English work hi an ship, watches that with fair usage will last a lifetime. We asJ[ you to observe that we sup ply our magnificent English Levers aC a far less price than often charged for carmnon foreign watches. Price, in Hunting Ca&s, £2 15s; in open face, L 3 ss; -practically saving to each purchaser-from to £4 HUNTING DEFIANCE WAtCH For £1 15s. None--should hesitate to send for one o these watches, truly namid “DEFIANCE,” 'if bnlv to See the perfection that, cah be at tained : by a firm whose enterprise'dnd enfetgy have revolutionised the watch trade of Europe. Also open-face crystal from, £1 7s 6d; all sterling silver cases. S. D, & CO.’S LADIES’ and CENTS’ Magnificent' English GOLD LEVERS|[are truly .marvellous value. We sell our* Gol,d Open-face! , * watdxis' than so’, d retail i "Hunters’ ditto, £ls Iss; Open- Hunters at Ll2 L2O, , Lhese ars facts'] Opefi-face,j£-r& 15s; Hut! leg,Open-face, 15s; Hunters, £l6 15s each watch saying to the purchaser froiri £$ to : Stewart. Dawson and Co. s English Gold Three-quarter’Plate Chronographs should be Seeiy 1 by every''gentlemen who contemplates Buying a Gold Watch. The finest, handsomest, best, most modern, and greatest value in the world, / • , f , v ADVANTAGES TO CTSTOMERS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. ■ _ ■ , First—Our, gigantic resources of manufac turing, through our complete and., efficient factory organisation, and our universal cash sales, enable us to supply each watch at less than half the usual retail priae. - Second—Each customer is supplied [ with his watch on a week’s free approval'and’trial. The full amount paid is returned to anyone dissatisged,- Third—Every purchaser secures the most perfect English Lever ever made, manufactured entirely in our own workshops, in Liverpool, Eh'gladd, uhequalled for,, beauty," for strength, for durability, or as a time-keeper. The per fection of improved mechanism throughout, in solidity of construction, and lasting qualities, each customer receiving an English Lever that will wear out three foreign or American-made Watches one after another. _ _ _ TESTIMONIALS have been jUjUUU received dusing the lass few years from wearers in all parts of the world, proving our Watches to be without equal. The following is a specimen Testimonial just received:—“ To Stewart Dawson and Co., Auckland.—Thames, 18th April, 1884. Dear Sir,— you are in Auckland, I write to say tfiaf nearly five years "ago I sent to Liverpool for one of your English Silver Levers as advertised for £3 153. I duly re ceived the watch, and my son (William Thor burn) has carried it every day since then at his work, riding, etc., and it has never cost him one penny for repairs. The watch is a splendid timekeeper, and would cost in Auckland at least ten guineas. My son could have sold'the watch a score of times, for double the price, that it cost him, but would not part with it on any account. I may also say that I know several here who have sent for your watches, and they have given the greatast satisfaction. You are at perfect liberty to publish this if you wish, as I am well known here,—l remain, yours truly, Wm. Lang ThoeSuirn, Engineer, Tararu, Thames. ’ INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING WATCHES. g. j£ r 4 tS s ; KTey- Ashburton Guardian. Cut this Square out, and forward it with P.O. Order, payable to S.D. and Co., Auckland, or cash in registered letter; add 2s fid to the • price of each watch, to pay post and" registration, when we wid forward watch selected and written guarantee* by first return of post.—(Signed) Stewart Dawson and Co. Note—All Letters and Orders to be addressed STEWART DAWSON & GO. 195, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Don’t fail to write for Illustrated Watch Pamphlet—most interesting to all; 60 pages of wonderful testimonials, British and colonial. Illustrations of Gold and Silver Albercs at wholesale English prices. With this will ala) be sent a new thirty-two page brochure, eu titlcd “The English Lever, its Invention and Development,” with an essay omS." D. and Co.’s system of business, which should be dead by every intending watch-buyer. The Two pamphlets gratis fos the postage, 4d in stamps. 6 (074