SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Te Allan, s.s., from Auckland and way ports. Clematis, ketch, from Pelorus Sound. Recamia, ketch, from Kaipara. Rotorua, s.s., from Dunedin and Oamaru. Sailed. Monday. Croydon Lais, schooner, for Waitapu. Tkstbbday. ToAnau, s.s., for Melbourne via way porta. . , Rotorua, a.a., for Mannkau and way porta.' SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Avoklanb, Yesterday. Arrived —Waihora, from Sydney. Sailed | Orpheus, for Napier ; Penguin, for Fiji; Look Oat, for Australia, via Kaipara; Marshall S., for Dunedin, via Mercury Bay ; Hinemoa, for Wellington. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived —Charles Edward, from Nelson and the West Coast; Active, cutter, from Havelock. Sailed—Wakatu, for Kaikoura and Lyttelton. _ Timaku, Yesturdaj. Sailed —Auriga, barque, for the United Kingdom, with a full cargo ef grain. Dunedin, Yesterday. Sailed—Wakatipu, for Sydney, via Cook Strait.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Monday Afternoon. Ashburton Live Stock Market,—Mr B. G. Staveley, for the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Co., Limited, reports on the Ashburton Live Stack Market under date 3rd June ;—The entries in each class were the lightest that have come forward for some con siderable time. The attendance was not numerous, and little interest was taken in the proceedings, in fact business was merely nomi nal. all but a few pens of sheep being passed in unsold. Fat crossbreds brought ns gd and 13s, prime merino ewes xos 6d, aged merino ewes 2s S<L The cattle trade was also quiet. Fat cows and heifers realised L 3 12s 6d, L 3 17s 6d, L 4 Ss, and L 3 17s 6d a piece t a few other sorts were disposed of at current rates. Messrs Matson, Cox and Co., report upon the live stock market for the Ashburton dis trict for the week ending June 4th, as follows : On Tuesday, at the Ashburton yards we held our visual weekly sale of sheep, cattle, and pigs. The attendance was the smallest that we have ever seen, and the catalogue for the day’s transactions the worst since the yards were erected. We quote mutton at 2#d to oer lb ; beeY, at 16s to 17s per roolb. In sheep, fat and crossbred was sold at 13s, merino wethers, los 6d, crossbred store ,wethe’-s, lis qd to 143, old merino ewes, 2s 3d. Fat cows, L4SS to Ls 17s 6d. Messrs Friedlandcr Bros (in conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co, Mr F. C. Tabart auctioneer), report on the live stock market for the week ending Tuesday, 3rd June, as below :—We have again to report another we?k of very little business in the stock market, and at the Ashburton Yards on .Tuesday the entries were very small and-the attendance also limltrL result of ay s traosacrtons only nominal, as although a small list stock only to hand, yet buyers were not found for greater portion at auction, but some lines were afterwards sold privately at about late quotations. We quote for mutton and beef respectively per lb and 16s to 18s per loolbs. We sold privately during the week 280 fat merino wethers 8s 6d, 250 fat wethers 13s, and 1,500 merinos at 3s Qd.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALE'. Saturday, June 7. Mr Thos. Bullock, at the Arcade, Burnett street —Fruit and Forest Trees. Tuesday, June 10. a. Matson, Cox and Co., at the Tinwald Saleyards—Stock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Thursday, June 5. Sjtar of Ashburton, L.O.L. Monthly in fcHe Arcade Chambers, at S p.m. Friday, June 6. Ashburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Elgin District School—Ball, at 8 p. m. Saturday, Jun* 7 Wakanui Boad Board, at Road Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m. Monday, June 9. Borough Council, at. Borough Council Chambers, at 7.30.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1884.

As intimated by a telegram which appeared in our last night’s issue, the Dunedin Central Licensing Committee yesterday granted all applications for mid night licenses. One publican, who had only applied for an eleven o’clock license, 011 intimating that he would have applied for a midnight license had ha thought it would have been granted, was placed on the same footing as the others. The Sydney Morning Herald of May 29th, has a full account of the match played by the New Zealand Football team against the Cumberland County on May 27th. The play of the New Zealand re presentatives is referred to in most eulogistic terms, and the report conclude* as follows: —The run of the day was mr’e ty '! aiaroa, who, getting hold of the ball, cleverly dodged about ten of the opposing side one after another, and amidst great excitement, obtained a try, giving W, V. Million an easy chance of kicking a goal, which the skipper of New Zealand did not miss. This brought the game to a close, the visitors having scored 33 points, or 4 goals and 7 tries, to their opponents’ nil. The New Zealanders played in fine form, their accurate passing and strength an 1 the concerted action of their forward players being greatly ad mired by those present. Wuere all played so well it would be invidious to single out any one of the victors for special men tion, but it must be said they played a most unselfish game, and were ably handled by the captain, W. Y. Million. On the other hand the local team betrayed a sad want of knowledge of the game, and hence their opposition was of a very feeble character.

The second meeting of the Sheffield Coursing Club was commenced at Dar field yesterday. The first round of the President’s Cup, in which Mr W. Zander’s blk and w b Fairy Queen is engaged, was completed. The Ashburton representa tive won her course easily, beating Mr D. Mitchell’s blk b Lucy. A meeting of the Longbeach District School Committee was held in the Main School on Monday evening, all the mem bers being present. Mr W. J. Steward, M.H.H. for Waimate, wrote enclosing a copy of the Act be intends to bring be fore the House of Representatives during the coming session, and it was discussed by the Committ e. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education con firming the appointment of the two masters —Mr Andrew Malcolm, who will commence duties at the Main School on the 12th inst , and Mr Arthur Bramley, who has already entered on his duties at the Side School. Firewood and coals were ordered to be supplied at each school. Several other matters of rou tine character were attended to, and after passing accounts amounting to L 23 10a lOd for payment, the Committee adjourned. Mr and Mrs Mackay have been selected from a large number of applicants for the positions of master and matron at the Ashburton Hospital. Mr Mackay has had a very large experience in English hospi tals, and his testimonials indicate that he is exceptionally well qualified for the post to which he is now appointed. Mrs Mackay is also a professional nurse of considerable experience, and has been recaitly engaged with her husband at the Sunnyside Asylum, from which institution they bring excellent credentials.

We regret to learn that Mr Foster, manager at Shepherd’s Bush Station, met with a somewhat severe accident on Friday last. A number of friends were at the atation- to celebrate the return of Dr B. Moorhouse, from England, and two sweep stake steeplechases were included in the festivities. Wiiile competing in one of these races, the horse ridden by Mr Foster fell and rolled over his rider. Mr Foster received a very severe shaking, and re mained in an unconscious state until Sun day Afternoon. Mr Doppin met with an accident during the same race, and was stunned for some time. Dr Moorhouse attended to the two sufferers, and they are now both progressing favorably. The South Rakaia Library Committee mot on Tuesday evening. Present— Messrs Hardy (Chairman), Mutter, Clark, Oxley and Broadbent. Mr Makeig wrote apologising for inability to attend.—lt was reported that the amount cleared at the late concert in aid of the building fund was Ll 7 17s 31, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Broadbent, the secretary, for his indefatigable labors in connection with the affair.—lt was re solved that some substantial token should bo given to Miss Sharp, as a slight recog nition of her services at the .hall.—Votes of thanks were passed to the ladies and gentlemen who had assisted at the con cert.—The Chairman stated that plans for additions to the building had been pre pared, and the contract Net to Me Bding ton for L 54 ; the work now in hand and was to be completed in about three weeks.—The meeting then adjourned, and the annual meeting was held, a con siderable number of subscribers being pre sent, —Mr Hardy took the chair, and re ported that the cash at present in the Bank was L 54 7s 2d ; rent due, Ll2 10s, and overdue subscription some L 5 10s, making a total of L 72 7s 2d.—lt was re solved that in future the annual balance sheet should be made out up to 3Xst De cember.—Mr Hardy was elected president and treasurer. Mr Broadbent was re elected secretary. The following gentle men were appointed Committee-men — Messrs Clark, Mutter, Reycraft, Oxley, Makeig and Evans. A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to a close.—At a Committee meeting held after the general meeting, accounts amounting to Ll 6 13s were passed for payment, and it was resolved to have an other entertainment and cencert in aid of the Library Fund, on Tuesday, Bth July.

Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speedily yields to Baxter’s Anti- Neuralgic Pills. will be paid for any case that Hop bitters will not cure or help. Doubt not. See. —[Apvx.]

Wells’ “Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ “ Rough on Corns. ” 7)4d, Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. Holloways Pills.—Nervous Debility. No part of the human machine requires more watching than the nervous system—upon it hangs health anti life itself. These pills are the best regulators and slrengtheners of the nerves, and the safest general purifiers. Nau sea, headache, giddiness, numbness, and men tal apathy yield to them. They dispatch in a summary manner those distressing dyspeptic symptoms, stomachic pains, fulness at the pit of the stomach, abdominal distension, and over come . both capricious appetites and confined bowels—the commonly accompanying signs of defective or deranged nervous power. Hollo way’s Pills are particularly recommended to persons of studious and sedentary habits, who gradually sink into a nervous and debilitated State, unless some such restorative be occa sionally taken.—[Advt.]

August Flower.—The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 75 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 mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of august flower. This valuab'e medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised tonniries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, 6d.—[Advt,

The address of Sir Julius Vogel to H,o electors of Ashburton will be found in our advertising columns this eve.ning. We have received from the publishets of the New Zealand Country Journal a copy of the American Consul’s repoit on “ New Zealand : Her Commerce and P.esources.” The report contains a vast amount of statistical and descriptive matter, which is presented in a very clear and readable form and will he perused with pleasure by all those taking an interest in ihe colony. Consul Griffin is an author of some note in his own coun try, and this publication will not detract from his favorable reputation. At Flemington yesterday there was a large gathering of Presbyterians and others to assist at the induction of the Rev Alexander Blake to the charge of that district. The service took place in the schoolroom, the Rev A. M. Beatt:e acting as moderator, and the Rev Mr Tout preached. The Rev Mr West ad dressed the minister and the Kev Mr Elmslie the people. Thera was a large attendance at the service, including a number of Presbyterian clergymen from Christchurch- and other districts. A tea meeting was held in the evening, and the well furnished tables wore pre sided over by Maadames Anderson, Gil mour, Dunn, Prebble, Taylor, Cape- Williamaon, and Fleming, the bache lors’ table being under the charge of Misses Anderson and Taylor. The tea was followed by a number of addresses and musical selections contributed by the choir. During the evening Mr Cape- Williamson, on behalf of a large number of subscribers in the Lnngboaoh district, presented Mr Wallace with a testimonial in recognition of his services to the church.

A united evangelistic meeting will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Wills street, to-night, at 7.30 p.m., when addresses will be delivered by the Revs West, Blake and others.

A coal miner named Thomas Henderson was accidentally killed at the Westport Coal Co. ’s mine yesterday. He was putting in jjropa and loosened a large stone, which fell on his stomach. It took four men t > remove the stone. He subsequently died in the hospital. Mr Fish, M. ELR., was yesterday pre sented with ah address and a purse of 120 sovereigns from his Dunedin political friends and admirers.

The Suburban Licensing Court at South Dunedin refused to grant any new licenses, and voted LlO towards assisting in putting down sly grog shops. They also decided to bring under the notice of the Minister of Justice a decision of the magistrate that when demanding admittance to a hotel the policeman must notify under which clause of the Licensing Act he demands it.

The correspondent of the Christchurch Press telegraphs from Wellington The news of the dynamite scare in Sydney referred to in the cable messages led to some anxiety here as to whether similar warnings from Home had been received by the New Zealand authorities. On making enquiries this evening, however, I found that r>o intimation of the sort had been received.

A telegram was sent to Sir George M. O’Rorke from Taranaki yesterday, re questing that the Auckland members should call at New Plymouth on their way to Wellington, to see the progress of the breakwater.

Tawhai, M.H.R , delivered an address at the Salvation Army Barracks, Auck land, on Monday night. The South Auckland Licensing Oom-

ittee have cancelled one license for Sun day trading, -and contemplate cancelling another on other grounds. They in timated that they would cancel every license where there was conviction tor Sunday trading. At Waipawa yesterday, J. McGreevy, while getting on a dray loaded with gravel, fell under the wheel, which went over his spine and killed him instantly. His father was present. It is understood that Dr. Newman, the recently elected member for Thorndon, will move the address in repiy. We learn from Wellington that the Pre mier is still confined to his be 1 by indis position, and a Cabinet Council was held in his room yesterday. It is, however, hoped that Major Atkinson will be suf ficiently recovered to take his seat when the House meets.

At the unemployed meeting, in Dune din yesterday, the Mayor intimated thet he had requested the Pi-eraier to increase the wages offered to married men to 5s per day, and all present intimated their willingness to work at that price. The City Council and Harbor Board will each take on about twenty men. A reply has been received from the Premier that he will give 4s per day a fair trial before in creasing it.

The Invercargill Licensing Committee met yesterday; and fixed the hour for closing all hotels at ten o’clock, with ex ception of the Albion and Southland Club, which will retain eleven o’clock licenses. The Committee of the Second Ward informed the licensee of the Prince of Wales Hotel that the fact that the house was of wood was the only barrier to granting the .extended license to that hotel. ?

The examinations for the Canterbury Board of Education scholarships began yesterday. The following are the numbers presenting themselves : —A, 6 boys, 3 girls ; B, 9 boys, 8 girls ; 0, 12 girls, 8 boys, The Licensing Committee refused to renew the license of the Victorian Hotel, Colombo street, Christchurch, on the grounds that the premises were unsuitable to modern requirements, and very close to another hotel.

The New Zealand Clothing Factory are about to pull down Cashel House in Christchurch and replace it by a three storey building of brick, with 50 feet frontage to Cashel street and a depth of 200 feet.

Remember that a little Hop Bitters saves big doctor’s bills, and cures when all else fail. Read.—[Advt.] Thick Heads, heavy stomachs, bilious con ditions—Wells’ May Apple Pills—anti-bilious cathartic. $d 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, The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce sudering invalids to u c their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “Hop” or “Hops” in their name or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions or counterfeits.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

The half-yearly general meeting of this Club was held at the Club’s room last evening. There was a fair attendance of members, and .‘vir E. G. Crisp occupied the chair.

The minutes of last general meeting having been read and confirmed, the Secretary read the following report : “Your Committee have very much pleasure in laying before you a statement of accounts for the period of their office. They commenced the year with a credit balance of L 163 8s lid from the preceding season, and although they are [unable to hand over a similar balance to their successors the accounts will show that they have expended L 564 3s Id on build ings and plant, and the stakes paid away have amounted to L 1,040 ss, an increase of L2OG 19s 2d upon last year. Members’ subscriptions have fallen from L 126 to LlO4 10s, but the revenue from all other sources has increased, privileges from L 473 12s 5d te Lo3B 8s 9d, and totalisator from L 359 Is 6d to L 485 12s 6d. In framing their programmes your Committee have endeavored to. meet horse owners by effecting a considerable reduction in the fees for nomination and acceptance, and they have reason to be well satisfied with the result. Last season these fees amounted to L 409, while during the season uuder review they have amounted to L 419, an increase which will at once indicate that the fields at the different race meetings have improved. Tour Committee have expended L 22 18s 8d attempting to form a training track upon the racecourse, but they have found the character of the soil there quite unsuitable for the purpose aud have now determined '

to lease a training fcinck f>ons Mr Quill, an arrangement which they venture to think will be satisfactory to owners. Shortly after assuming office your Com mittee engaged a caretaker at a salary of L7O for ten months. They are perfectly satisfied with the services of the man secured for this office, bat to place their successors entirely at liberty in this matter they have given the caretaker the necessary notice to tertriuate his engagement.” The following statement of accounts was submitted : Ashburton Racing Club in Account with the Honorary Treasurer Cr.

;£iB3S 16 3 ~To balance due Bank... ... £6 8 I Mr Purnell proposed, Mr R. Fried lander seconded, and It was carried— “ That the report and balance sheet be adopted.” The following officers were then elected: —President, Mr E. -G. Wright; Vice- President, Mr W. 0. Walker; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt; Treasurer, Mr C. 0. Pooks; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Max Friedlander ; Clerk of the Course, Mr A. Hewson; tlandicappors, open races, Mr E. Griffiths', district races, Messrs R. Friedlander, Stitt, S. Saunders, and Dr Leahy ; Stewards, Messrs Winter, Pur nell, H. Friedlander, Corsbie, R Fried lander, Drs Leahy, and Ross ; Commit tee, Messrs Parnell, Harrison, Quill, Dudley, Crisp, Winter, Denshire, Thomas, Stitt, tt. Friedlander, and Dr Ross. The election of a starter was left to the Com mittee.

On the motion of Mr Purnell, a vote of thanks was accorded to the auditor, and Mr Harrison suitably responded. Mr C. 0. Pooks proposed, Mr C. W. Purnell seconded, and it was carried— ” That a resolution adopted at a general meeting on 14th March last, instructing the Committee to expend no more money in permanent improvements to the pre sent racecourse, be rescinded.”

It was resolved that it ba a recommen dation to the new Committee to top dress the course.

The new Committee will meet at 8 p. m. on Monday next.

MR WASON AT MOUNT SOMERS.

Mr Wason last evening addressed a meeting of the Ashburton electors in the schoolroom at Mount Somers. M r William Edson took the chair, and there was a good attendance. Mr Waaon delivered a' speech virtually the same as that given in other places. He referred to Mr Parnell having retired from the contest, and he (Mr Waaon} said that now the question was between an Opposition and a Ministerial represen tative. He was quite ready te accept that issue, and to fight the seat with !»ir Julius Vogel. He would remind those present that if Sir Julius Vogel were returned it would mean that the present Government would have a longer lease of power. Mr Waaon on concluding his address was applauded. The following questions were then pot to the candidate : Mr W. T. Chapman asked if Mr Wason would inform the meeting if he thought it rigtit or proper for gentlemen holding high official positions in the county and having influence over large sums of the ratepayers’ money, to go hawking requisi tions about to get pledges of support for any candidate. ALso, if Me Wason did. not think such action contrary to the Ballot Act, and unfair to working men and persons holdiiqtaubordinate positions. Mr Wason said that he had been both a chairman of Road >oardsand a member of the County Council, and while he occupied such a position he would hare considered it grossly unfair to have asked pledges of support from those’.under his control. Working men knew that those in high position had the power of dis missing them at a moment’s notice, and that power should not be used unfairly. He was himself an employer of labor, bU$

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1884.



£ Sa d. £ s. d. By bal -nee season 18S2-83 168 8 tl . ,, Members* sub -crip- t ons ... ... 104 IO 0 „ Training fees 17 O ,, Rent—Grazing ... 39 IO O Race meet< ings, etc.... 21 4 0 Hire hurdles I IO O — 62 4 O „ Ncm nations 259 0 O ,, Acceptances ... 166 0 O ,, Surplus of selling races 28 IQ O ,, Privileges 538 8 9 ,, ToUl’sators 485 12 6 ,, Interest on deposit 3 2 6 Less do overdraft O U 6 — ■ 2 8 O ,, Fines ... ... 2 O O ,, Bank overdraft ... 6 8 I £1835 16 3 Dr. £ s. d £ 8. d. To sowing grass seed... 4 8 9 ,, Forming training track ... ... 22 18 8 ,, Buildings ... 495 12 8 ,, Charges— Rent Club room 2 12 0 Law costs 2 2 O Trea-urer’s Ex- penses 0 16 O Handicapper ... 12 12 O Ptarrer... 5 s O Luncheons 15 2 6 Insurance 3 17 6 » Cartage O 9 O Twine ... O 12 IO Printing 7 16 2 Stationery O 8 9 Stamps 7 O 6 Ch que Books... O IO O Band entrance at gates 1 O O 60 4 3 ,, Advert! ing 39 4 11 ,, Stakes IO40 s 0 ,, Library—S tud books, etc 7 19 0 ,, Plant—Sundries ... 33 4 0 ,, Wages account — Secretary 75 O O Caieta- er Si 12 O Extra labor ... 5 7 O — *3i 19 0



-VT O MONOPOLY. TO HOUSEHOLDERS AND OTHERS All who wish to save 25 per cent, in their meat account. R, Lancaster Having reduced his staff about £lO per week, he intends shifting his principal Branch of Business to the READY-MONEY MEAT MART, ,m where, for cash, he intends selliagfmeat cheaper than ever. Prompt monthly customers waited on and supplied at cash prices. All joints marked in plain figures. No deception ; 16 ounces to the lb. Money saved is money earned these critical times. 6 1071 R. LANCASTER, TWTEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS.'! 1\ New Books.—Land Nationalisa tion, by Wallace ; Progress and Poverty, by Henry George ; also, Social Problems, by Henry George ; Sergeant Ballantyne’a 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 Artemus Ward, 1 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 Cruikahank, Bal four’s Botany, Thompson’s Land and the Boek. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashxukton. CHEAP BOOKS. CHEAP BOOKS AND STATIONERY. Amateur Work, 8s 6d ; Universal In structor, 8s 6d ; Illustrated History of the World, 8a 6d; Scientific Recreation, 8s fid; Curiosities of Literature by Isaac Disraeli, 8s fid; Reviews, Essays and Poems by Lord Macanlay, 3 vols., 7s fid; Haydn’s Dic tionary of Dates, new edition 18sl, offered at the published price, 18s fid; Lily Series, Is 3d and 2s, well bound; the Quiver, Sunday at Home, Young England, Family Friend, Friendly Visitor, Sunshine, etc. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF STATIONERY. Toys, Fancy Goods, etc. , in great variety and at lowest possible prices. R. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop xo Quill’s Hotel. I*l7



Wanted WANTED Known—One or two single gentlemen will find a com fortable home by applying at Office of this Paper. 6 1089 respectable Youth, able to milk and look after herses. Apply to E. Cookson, Livery Stables, Ashburton. 5 1073 IT/A.NTED I_ YV boarders can be accommodated with comfortable lodgings at Mrs Wil liamson’s, Tancred street. 6 1080 WANTED Known—Best Rice, 3d ; Sago, 4d ; Tapioca, 5d ; Plemington Factory Cheese, per lb.—J. Me Gregor, Tancred street, opposite the Arcade. 4 840 WANTED Known—The cheapest home in town to buy Millinery, Dolmans, Jackets, Dress Stuffs, et*., is fl. C. Segers’s, Sealy’s buildings, East street. Firstrdass goods marked with a small profit. New goods now open. 2 284 WANTED ifcNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c WANTED at once, 500 customers. Hayes and Co. having bought 500 pairs of sample boots are determined to clear them at startling prices. Chil dren’sE.S., Is per pair; ladies’ kid E.S ,3s lid per pair. H. & Co. have also a grand lot of boys’ and men’s boots at prices that will astonish all. 4 749 WANT ED Known—That every Pur-' chaser of Meat will save 50 per cent by Purchasing their Meat at the London Butchery, Tancred street. All kinds of Small Goods constantly on sale. Meat delivered to any part of Ashburton or suburbs. Baker and Co., Proprietors. 5 1060 WANTED Known —For sale .cheap, a Three and Four-Roomed House, Half Acre of Land ; two frontages, situated "on East Beit, near Wakanui road. Terms easy. Also, 6 Acres in English grass, with county water race through it. Apply W. C. Datis, next Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. 5 765 TTTANTED Known—That Jones and VV Bradshaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, et -., etc. ,‘etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the tawn. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 4 752 WANTED —The public who are in want of Boots to inspect our win dow before purchasing elsewhere. As far as style and cheapness we are determined not to be excelled. Boots for everyone, and at any price. Large stock of women’s best prunellas from 7s 6d ; men’s half sole and heeling, 4s 6d ; women s do, 3s 6d ; girl’s do, 2s 6d. Nokes, Leicester Boot Warehouse, Burnett street. 12 JlOtf VETERINARY SHOEING FORGE. WANTED Known— W. T. Kingston Gate with J. R. Steel, Blacksmith) begs to announce to the public of Ash burton and surrounding district that he has commenced business in a naw shop erected on the Wakanui road, next O. Ray, Engineer, Millwright, etc. (nearly opposite Central Hotel), and trusts to re ceive a fair share of public patronage. All shoeing done in his usual style, and guaranteed the best workmanship. Re pairs neatly executed. Estimates given for builders’ ironwork. 3 552 Special Advertisements.



E W WORK Copies of Mr Bowron’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon," can be chained a+ this office. Price, 2s.



Corn Crushed. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING leased that large Grain Store from Mr T. Bullock, I am pre pared to STORE GRAIN and other pro duce at lowest profitable rates. CHAFF FOR SALE. 3 629 T. H. ZOUCH.



Agricultural machine shop. Charles Ray, WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, ENGINEER, Mn.LWB.IOHT, Reaper and Binder Expert. All kinds of Machinery repaired with despatch, and on reasonable terms. Ex tras of all kinds ; orders taken for the latest improved reapers and binders, and the best twine. Sewing machines re paired. 10 800



•p OBERTS, PAXTON & CO. CASH PURCHASERS OP WHEAT BEANS BARLEY PEIS OATS ' COCKSFOOT AND RYE GRASS SEED, They supply farmers with the best quality Large Cornsacks, at the lowest market rates, and will maVe liberal Cash Advances against Grain placed in their hands for shipment to London or else where. ROBERTS, PAXTON & Co. Late P. Cunningham and Co’s offices, Corner of Manchester and Lichfield Sts.. Christchurch. 3 523 Meecli and Co. DO not, as a rule, care to blow about the Excellence of their Goods, but when they find that they can offer induce ments which no other house in Ashburton can possibly do, they feel justified in rushing into print to let the general public kn iW that they will be studying their own interests by purchasing from the makers. MEECH AND CO., CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, UNDERTAKERS, &0., &C.j &0., BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Being supplied with the latest improved Machinery, they are able to turn out Fur niture, &c., in all the newest designs, and at prices which defy competition. Farmers and others wishing to make their homes comfortable should pay this Firm a visit, and they will find that MEECH AND CO. can supply every Household requisite at prices which, to meet the times, will really surprise them. Brackets -and all other kinds of Cutting done for the trade. 375



Special Adrertisment. E. C. Brown & Co, FASHION HOUSE, OHWSTeMURCM, JJATE much pleasure in announcing the ARRIVAL FROM. LONDON OT EXTENSIVE PURCHASES Ex Aorangi, Bombay, British Queen, Ruapehu, and lenic, Including THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS Suitable for the AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASON. THE ULSTERS, JACKETS, MANTLES, FUR CLOAKS, FUR CAPES & TRIMMINGS, DRESS MATERIALS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS Etc., Etc., Are for Excellence of Quality and Design, THE CHOICEST EVER SUBMITTED GREAT CARE HAS BEEN BESTOWED IN THE SELEC TION OF THESE GOODS TO MEET THE VARIED TASTES OF ALL CLASSES. The internal alterations to various De partments are now completed, which RENDERS THE SHOW ROOMS AMONG TH*fi MOST SPACIOUS in the COLONIES And gives Increased Accommodation to DRESS, MANTLE-MAKING AND MILLINER f DEPARTMENTS. E. C. BROWN & Co. beg to return Thanks for Past Support, and Solicit a Continuance of Favors and Kind Recom mendations. For STYLE, QUALITY, AND VALUE GO TO El 0. BROWN & CO,, - FASHION HgO USB, Ohristchorch.



Special Advertisement gTATIONERY. Commercial, Plain, and Fancy. ACCOUNT BOOKS PRIZE BOOKS SCHOOL BOOKS & REQUISITES (School..Committeeß oupplied) TOYS & FANCY GOODS. Andrewes Bros., B«exe>i.Mßß, Stati®nbr3, &«. ,5 ASMBVRTON. •



MPORTANT The ondersigncd is new landing PRIME N^vCASTLE COAL for hensehold purposes. jAlso en hand, BEST NATIVE COAL AN» BLACK PINE FIREWOOD. Building Timber at Prices to suit the Times. ALPHEUS HATES, Coal an» Timber Merchant. WILLIAM COLLINS, Manager.



INTER SEASON. THE NEW" ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are now Showing NEW MANUFACTURES FOR THIS SEASON. A Splendid Variety of Garments manu factured from the OEI EBRATED MOSGIEL TWEEDS. Patrons are specially requested to inspect this season’s OVERCOATS, SAC SUITS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS & VESTS, And our Grand Variety of CHILDREN’S and BOY’S CLOTHING. Every Description of Hosiery, Hats, Shirts, etc., AT WHOLESALE PRICES. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLE SALE PRICE. 23 BRANCHES NOW OPEN. Ashburton Branch : BAST STREET. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING factory.



rpHE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (LIMITED). Head Office : No 77, Collins street West, Melbourne. FOR. LIFE ASSURANCE AND ENDOWMENTS. Policy-holders Divide Profits. Head Office for Middle Island, New Zealand : COLONIAL BANK BUILDINGS, Dunedin. Directors : Hon William Bayles (Melbourne) Hon. W. H. Reynolds, M.L.C., Chair man ; John M. Ritchie, Esq., J.P.; John Roberts, Esq., J.P. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. 0 HRISTCHU RC H DIST RIGT AGENCY City Chambers, Hereford Street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand.) W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent, F. Fermnan, East street, 806 ASHBURTON,



F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO ro DA * IS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Chriatchnrch Prices and guaranteed best of ‘material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED FOR SALE—A Compact Farm, con taining 130 acres, sub-divided into four paddocks by substantial gorse fences; wall watered, and within an easy distance of a school. F, FERRIMAN. J M PORT ANT TO AGRICULTURISTS DEATH TO THE BIRDS. The Undersigned has just received a consignment of DOWN’S FARMERS’ FRIEND FOR PREVENTING THE SMUT IN WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, &G., The Ravages of the Slug, Grub, and Wire Worm, and the incursion of Birds and Vermin. It will also promote the Germination and Growth of the Seed, and increase the produce of the Crop equal to a change of seed. A Tin is sufficient for Seventy-two Bushels of i-eed, which can be dressed and fit to sow in a qsarter of an hour, and is easier and drier for the drill at the time of sowing than any other plan. 7m using it no Lime or Brine is required. F. FERRIMAN.



Special Advertisements. COMMERCIAL Stationery, Account Books, Presents, &c. £L. M. JONES, East Street. li 123



GENUINE ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVERS from £5 10s. Genuine Waltham Levers, from £3 10a. All watches guaranteed two years. Special attention to repairs, which are guaranteed twelve months. G. ADAMS & CO, Practical English Watchmakers, 246 High street, Christchurch, Opposite City Hotel. 5 959 NoSSt J • A. Persson CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER & SHOP-FITTER, Wakanui Road (near Post Office), Begs to thank his customers for past favors and to announce that he is now prepared to execute orders for all classes of surges of furniture in tapestry, repp, velvet, leather and horse hair, and to suit every one Furniture upholstered and polished. Mattresses re-mada and car pets re-laid. People from the country will do well to pay J. A. P.’s establish ment a visit before purchasing elsewhere. All work entrusted to him will be faith fully carried ont, and his price's will defy competition, * Agent for Walter Gee’s Venetian Blinds J. B. Mansfield, Monumental Mason FUNERALS CONDUCTED ON REASON ALB TERMS.



J. BALLANTYNE & CO., HAVE now OPENED UP Extensive Shipments of NEW WINTER DRAPERY. A large Choice and Magnificent assort ment in all the Departments, bought under Special Advantages from the manufacturers. All GOODS Marked at LOW PRICES, as their rule is to CLEAR OUT THE STOCK EVERY SEASON. J. B. and Co. are Manufacturers of MENS’ YOUTHS’, and BOYS’ CLOTH ING, an industry which they have lately commenced on the premises, and which has proved a great success, the cut and workmanship of all garments being under special inspection. Also, v MANUFACTURERS OP HATS AND CAPS of every description. Is off every £ Discount for Cash. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christo huroh. 5 1008 NAPO L O G Vve promised some time ago to supplj the public with full particulars of our new stock of winter goods ; but since a closer examination has been made, wo find the variety so much greater than we antici pated that with the limited space at our command such a course would be im practicable. We may, however, state that Our Supply op FANCY COATINGS AND TWEEDS From the Home Markets SUMP ASSES Anything Wb Have Hitherto Received.



To encourage Colonial Manufactures, and assist in keeping Colonial wealth within the colony as far as that can be done by the efforts of a single firm, we have received a fine selection of T WEELS from Kaiapoi and Cam am ; also a splen did assortment of TWEhDS, manufactured only for the bespoke trade. As these goods have been, awarded highest honors at the Sydney and Melbourne Ex hibitions, they require no further recom mendation at our hands. The success which we have already achieved in Ashburton, and the reputation we now enjoy for accurately fitting the human figure, will be a sufficient guaran tee that style, fit, and other essentials can always be relied on. craigheaTs~ and go., CLOTHIERS, TANORED STREET. ASHBURTON. jgANKRUPT STOCK. Invoice value ... ... £1648. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. Christchuch, May, 1884. — Sib, —We hereby accept your offer of £I2OO for the Drapery, Clothing and Fancy Stock in the Estate of Messrs Hudson, Ridley and Go., as shown on invoices, amounting to £1648, which are in our hands lor settlement by arbitration on behalf of the English credi tors. M. HARRIS \, A. MOORE / JOHN BaLLaNTYNE. • Trustees. English Creditors. £ s. d. 8 cases, Henry Parnell and Co., clothing, etc 459 6 11 6 cases, Tillie and Henderson, containing 180dozshirts ... 297 5 7 2 cases, I. and R. Morley, hoisery, collars and scarfs... 82 17 4 2 cases, Copestake, Hughes, Crampton and Co., laces, collarettes, curtains, etc. ... 92 3 3 2 cases, Sharpe, Perrin and Co, frocks, pelisses, robes, cos tumes, etc. ... ... ... 63 0 8 1 case, Rylanda and Sons, Limited, containing ribbons and ties ... ... ... 61 18 7 3 cases, Smitk and Lester, containing flowers, hats and bonnets ... ... ... 63 3 10 8 cases, Brown, Davies and Co., Limited, fringe, gimp, purses, crinolettcs, under clothing ... ... ••• 256 0 3 4 cases and bales, Caldicott and Sons, cretonnes, shirt ings, towels, flannels, serge 132 13 3 9 cases, David Hyam and Co., containing fancy goods of all kinds... ... ... ••• 131 17 4 I case, A. E, Mackintosh, containing paintings, land scapes, etc. ... ... ... 17 14 2 46 oases. Invoiced va1ue...1643 0 2 This stock represents an actual retail value of £2300, for which we only gave £I2OO cash. Now we intend to offer it to you at the actual invoice price, by which you save nearly 10s in the pound in new goods, seasonable, and just opened, which will suit you these hard times and also pay us. SALE TO MORROW AT 10 a, in H. E. MA Y AND CO, THE HALL, HIGH STREET, 'Christchurch, 5 1014