everything else; it fell into the hands of thou who had cultivated habits of frugality. Poverty had more to do with the difference between individuals than anything else, some succeeded and some unfortunately did not. If the whole of the land of England were equitably divided t>day, next year some men would have much and others none.—He thought that no colonial enterprise deserved more hearty support than the New Zealand Shipping Company. Parliament had made a great mistake last year, when the matter was before it, in not subsidising this company, and if he had the oppor tunity he would certainly do his best to Impair the mistake.—He hoped that the Borough of Ashburton would shortly be entitled to a .member of its own, but it eould not at present demand it. He could not support the proposals of Herbert Spencer and Henry George, fie saw no evils which they were calculated to remove, and politicians should try no experimental legislation.—He would not support de nominational education in any shape. He wan unable to say if the Catholics were suffering an unjust tax of Xj70,000 a year, but he could say that no man had more respect than himself for the sincere way in which the Catholics dealt with the subject of education, and if any injustice was shewn to exist he would do all in bis power to have the evil remedied. —If ninety-nine slaves were placed upon an island with one employer as absolute owner, he thought it very probable that If the one did not treat the ninety-nine pretty wall it would be made rough for the minority.—He considered that recent oc currences in Wellington showed that the honorarium question should be placed upon a settled footing. If it was deter mined that members shpuld receive pay, it should also be provided that they conld not expect two hundred guineas for the session of eleven days.—He did not think if necessary to disfranchise every man convicted of drunkenness; the penalty would be unnecessarily severe.—The old licensing Act had been a fairly good one, but people now had the privilege of elect ing their own Licensing Bench, and he ... would not be disposed to taka it away.— Be could not hold out any hope that the 'Government would place a sum upon the estimates with which to obtain anther fire engiite for the Borough.—He thought it' hard that country Volunteers should not receive the same treatment as those resi dent in towns, particularly as the former had shown the greater alacrity in respond ing to a call made some time ago for ser vice in the North Island.—He considered that the colony owed Ashbnrton a bridge over the river.—He could not say in what office the return of freehold properties he had quoted was made up.—A large num ber of the estates of 1,000 acres and over were merely sheep walks, and could be nothing else. Thousands of acres bad been sold by the Government at 2s 6d and Ss per acre. They should, and jprobably did, pay a fair share of taxation.—He noticed that the revenue from the Meth ven railway was 3£ per cent, above the expenditure, and as the Government was terming the line at 2 per cent., it ap-. psared that the} would effect a saving of per cent, by taking the line over. — The colony had recognised the right of people to purchase land without limit as to quantity, and nothing short of absolute confiscation could immediately remedy the eviL He could not advocate such a course, but at the same time felt that the State had rights in respect to the land of the country which did not apply to other property. The people should have the tend on just and equitable terms. So far as he knew the land paid a fair proportion of the taxation.—He hoped that the volun teers were actuated by a sense of the reality of their service. The forts of the colony were not so well protected as they should he, hut he believed that this im ' portant matter was now receiving serious attention. —He regretted as much as any one the existence of large estates only partially cultivated, but the colony had offered every facility for their acquisition, and could not now fairly go in for penal taxation. The difficulty stared them all in the face, but at present he saw no equitable way by which it could immedi ately be removed.—Thought the property tax a fair one, as it reached wealth in 'every form. The State did not levy tax ation - vindictively, but [for the creation of revenue.—lf the electora had confidence in their representatives they would require no other security against unseemly KH>mH«n for public funds. ‘1 his was the best, and in fact the only, security they could have’.—He bad; endeavored to explain that he considered that indirect taxation through the Customs’ duties pressed lightly on the community at large and encouraged any feasible local indus tries, but he did not favor heavy pfctec tive duties which were injurious to the consumers and to the country. Dr Trevor came forward amidst applause pnd some noise from a section of the audience, and proposed “ That this meet ing having listened to Mr Walker’s address beg to (hank him for the same, apH to express an opinion that he is a fit end proper person to represent Ashburton - in the House of Representatives.” Be said that it was not necessary for him to say much in commendation of Mr Walker, that gentleman had been so long and favorably known in the district, and he (Dr Trevor) waa confident that the resolu tion he had proposed would be favorably received by a large majority of the meet ing and the electors of the district, not withstanding thenoisy manifestations of ■ a prominent section of . the andience. Jir Walker had been associated ' with the district for upwards of -twenty years, and daring that time . -had taken an active and efficient partin the works of Road Boards and School ; Committees, - and on two separate occa | alous had been elected to the Provincial [ Council of which he was a popular and ’ competent member. On the inaguratlon of the County Council, Mr Walker was elected to that body and had since nnin ■ terruptedly filled the chair. The Christ church papers bad stated that the Ashbur ton County Council took a leading place amongst the Councils of the colony, and while a great amount of credit was due to every member, past and present, of that body, he (Dr Trevor) was sure that those gentlemen who had been associated with Mr Walker would be the first to credit much of. their success to the sound judg ment, tact, and courtesy of their Chair man. It had been very truthfully re-1 marked that the proper training ground , for the Wellington Parliament was the ex-! penance of their local bodies Mr Wal ker had given a golden account of him self in the smaller sphere, and promised to make a most efficient member. If other arguments ware required in favor of, Mr Walker they had hit political pro grams as submitted that evening. It was . broad and liberal, and at the same time free . from fade, if they elected Mr Walker, which he had no doubt they would, they ‘ would sand to Wellington a gentleman :.#ho would-bring credit and benefit to themselves and be of valne to the colony. Hy J, Bradley bad very much pleasure .in colliding the resolution. He was par ticularly pleased that Mr Walker had tempt to erode any questions I during the meeting. A few ;o, another candidate now seek ffrsgee, bad’abominsbly evaded [Uproar, and cries of “Name. ] ievldeathonesty of purpose mend itself to all his hearers, nt negated the platform and to addtetothe meeting, but the rritUn anendment to-theTedo iechsirman —"That this meet* to withdraw the vote Wawn a few

Mr David Thomas seconded the reso lotion.

On bring put to the meeting about sixty hands were held up for the amend ment, and ab tit one hundred and fifty for the resolution.

The Chairman declared that the vote of confidence in Mr Walker was carried by fully 2 to 1. On the motion of Mr Walker, a vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman, and the meeting broke up amidst vociferous cheering from the partisans present.

SUICIDE.

[by telegraph] Auckland, To-day.

A shocking case of suicide was dis covered here to-day. About a week ago a man aged about sixty, named John Beihs leased a building in High street, stating that he- required it for storing samples. This morning the owner called for the rent, but finding the inner door locked, suspicion . was aroused, and he informed the police. A constable burst in the door and found Beth’s corpse lying on the floor of the inner room fully dressed, and a five chambeied revolver in the right hand, a bullet hole in the right temple, and the fact that only font of the chambers were loaded showed that the unfortunate man had shot himself. The deceased was a German, and came north four years ago from Westland. He was at the Thames until recently, having been .engaged” as clerk to Ehrenfried and Co., the brewers. It is net known if be had any relatives in the colony; -

SUPREME COURT SITTINGS.

(by telegraph.) Wellington, To-day. The Supreme Court criminal sessions opened this morning before Judge Rich mond, who, referring to the calandar, said that none of the cases were of a serious character. There was, however, one of an unusual nature, that of making false representation under the Marriage Act, 1880. His Honor, addressing the Grand Jury, said that there was argent need of some reform in the jury law. The right of the prisoner to challenge twelve was, in his opinion, excessive and was continually abused in such a manner as to make the selecting of an in telligent jury impossible. He did not refer to the Wellington district alone, but in every district in which he had sat, and this abuse frequently led to the failure of justice. _ It seemed to him that the benefit obtained by the amalgamation of grand and com mon juries had been frustrated by the ex cessive right of challenge. Judge Rich mond also said that the large number of grand jurymen summoned pressed very lard on the citizens. He hoped some steps would be taken with reference to a reform.

W, M. MoDonogh, for larceny, no bill. Alfred Hawley for attempted suicide was convicted and discharged on his own re cognisances. True bills were found against Harty Walters (burglary), Thomas Archer (lar ceny as a bailee). Robert McOarry, for larceny, was found guilty, sentence being deferred.

Christchurch, To day.

The criminal sessions of the Supreme Court opened to-day. The Judge’s charge caertained nothing of special importance. There are tun cases on the calendar.

Dunedin, To-day.

Judge Williams in charging the Grand Jury said that although the number of oases was in excess of the average, none were of a serious character, the majority being larcenies of a commonplace de scription. The only special feature of the calendar was the number of females ac cused.

James McNeil and James McFarlane ileaded guilty to a charge of housebreak ,ng. The former was sentenced to six months and the latter, an old of ender in Christchurch, to three years.

ELECTION ITEMS.

Mr Joseph Newman is re-announced foi Auckland City North, Major Waddell de finitely declining now to stand. Mr Gannon, intends to contest the Bay to Islands with Mr Hobbs.

A requisition is being signed to induce MrF. 6. Clayton to stand for Parnell. Judge Fenton has definitely decided not to stand for Parnell.

Mr F. A. Whitaker retire* fro n Waipa. Mr Smith held a very successful meeting at Waipawa on Friday night. He favored a land tax instead of a property tax, secu lar education, single voting, abolition of property qualification, larger licensing districts, allowing adult males and females to vote for Licensing and School' Com mittees. He received a unanimous vote of confidence.

Mr DeLautour contests Newton against Mr Peacock.

Mr James O’Shea is a candidate for Te Aro.

Mr George Thorne, junior, will contest the Butt seat.

Messrs J. Munro and E. O’Connor, candidates for Buffer, have both addressed meetings, and received votes of confi dence.

Mr Sutter on Saturday night addressed the electors at Pleasant Point. He had a good reception and received a vote of confidence. He justified the action of the Government re the railway tariff and the Native Lands Bill, He believed Sir Julius Vogel to be the coming man, but would make no pledge. Messrs Ferens, Sutherland, and Dun can have received votes of confidence at their meetings in the Waitaki district. Mr McKenzie has received votes jot confidence in the Moeraki district.

Another candidate, Mr Hislop, is likely ;o come forward tot Waitaki.

The statement that the publicans would support Mr Green against Mr Stout for Dunedin East was premature. A third candidate, Mr B. B. Sayers, is announced for Dunedin South.

Mr John Holmes addressed a crowded meeting at the Oddfellows’*Hall, Christ church, on Saturday night. Bis views were in accord with Sir Julius Vogel’s. A vote of thanks and confidence was carried by a large majority. Mr G. M. Adams, a candidate for Cheviot, addressed the electors on Fri day at Leithfield. He received a vote of confidence.

[by telegraph.] Napier, To-day. The following nominations have been received for the Fast Coast Maori dis trict A. Tapsell, Sydney Tainhanga, Heuare Tomoana, Wi Pere, James Car roll, Ti Kepa Rangapuka. Patba, To-day. Mr Morgan addressed the Waitara •lectors at Waverley on Saturday night. He announced his intention of withdrawing his candidature, as be found Mr Bryce’s views nearly identical with his own. A vote of thanks was accorded. Christchurch, To-day. At a meeting of the Working Men’s Political Association on Saturday it was decided to support any (candidate coming forward in the Liberal interest as opposed to Sir Julius Vogel for Christchurch North. Dunedin, To-day. Mr Wills, speaking at the Peninsula, strongly supported the Opposition,

CRICKET.

THR AUSTRALIANS |N ENGLAND, [renter's telegrams—copyright. ] T>.ai • London, July 8. The Australian cricketers oommencied a match to-day at Huddersfield against a team'selected from the counties of York and M>lngt»Qi» compowd as |ol-

I OWS ;—Hon. Hawke, Messrs Hirst, Peate Attewell, Emmett, Grimshaw, Harrison, Hunter, Lockwood, Scottor, Wright. The weather was fine and the attend ance large. The home team went in first, and remained at the wickets the whole day. When the stumps were dnwn their score stood at 320 with five wickets down. Scotton not out for 101 played brilliantly. The highest scorers were Hirst c and b 71, Attewell c and b 84. The fielding of the Australians was weak, and was largely accountable for the high score of their opponents. London, Julv 5. The cricket match at Huddersfield, Aus tralians v the Combined Yorkshire and Notts team was resumed yesterday. The first innings of the visitors closed for a total of 176, towards which Bannerman was the highest contributor with 34. Bring over 80 behind their opponents the Australians had to follow on, and when time was called they had put together 124 with seven wickets down, the match thus ending in a draw. In the Australians' second innings Scott c 50, and Midwinter not out 32, were the highest scorers. The bowling of the Englishmen was dead on the wicket throughout the day. There was a good attendance on the ground, but heavy rain fell at intervals, and the play in consequence was occasionally stopped during the day.

CABLE NEWS

LATEST FROM EUROPE. [rEUTEr’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Monetary and Commercial. & London, July 4. Consols remain at and New Zealand securities at the following quo tations :—Five per cent. 10-40 Loan, 104#Five per cent. 1889 Loan, 103 ji ; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, 10154 ; Four per cent. Inscribed Stock, ioo)4- The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,870,000 quarters, being an increase of 10,000 quarters during the week. Adelaide wheat, ex store, re mains at 40s, and New Zealand do 34s to 40s off coast. Cargoes of Adelaide wheat are quoted at 395. Adelaide flour, ex store, 38s. Australian tallow, average quality beef, 35 s 6d ; mutton, 375. Prime New Zealand mutton is now quoted at to per lb. The Cholera in France. Paris, July 4. The latest accounts to hand from Toulon and Marseilles state that epi demic cholera is increasing in those towns, the precautions taken to prevent it? spread having been futile.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] A Fatal Result. Auckland, To-day. John Taylor, who was injured at Wangaroa some days ago through a log rolling over him, died in the hospital on Saturday. Fires. Dunedin, To-day. A large house and atable at Kaikoura, owned by Mr B. C. Calverley, was burned on Saturday. It was insured for L3OO in the Standard. The furniture was insured in the London and Lancashire for Ll6O. A seven-roomed wooden house, owned by G. Peacock, in Moray Place, and occupied by Mrs Scott, was burned down yesterday.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 7,188 A.



A U S FHI A L 1 a N. (reotee’s telegrams—copyright.) (Received July 7, 11.10 a.ra.) The Suez Mail. Melbourne, To-day. Arrived, yesterday—P. and O. steam ship Sutlej with the English mails. Smallpox in Melbourne. Another case of smallpox has oc curred at the hospital. Stringent pre cautions are being taken to prevent the spread of the disease.



Public Notices; J N BANKRUPTCY All ACCOUNTS DUE to Estate of S. E. Poyntz, must be PAID within four teen days from present date, or proceed ings will be taken. J. 0. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. July 2, 1884. 7 1259 pUBLIO NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the Estate of B. Lancaster, begs to inform the public that until further notice the BUSINESS will be CARRIED ON as usual in the name of the “ Somerset Butchering and Meat Refrigerating Co.” under the management of Mr Lancaster. Wm. BORNE. July Ist, 1884. 7 1266 COUNTY COUNCIL. POISONED WHEAT. Poisoned Wheat can now be obtained on application at the Council offices. By order. P. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 4, 1884. 7 1278 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 0 per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. j ward, Manager. Office Aioaae Chain beis, Burnett street. * nd Mount hutt road board DISTRICT. I hereby give notice that in accordance with Section No. 94, of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Mount Hutt Road Board intend to CLOSE certain ROADS in their district, and that plans showing the pro posed alterations are open for public in spection, at the Road Board Office, Meth vec. JULIAN JACKSON, Chairman. June 23rd, 1884. 6 1198 JQISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP NOTICE is hereby given that the part nership which has for some time past subsisted between the undersigned in the business of Merchants and General Store keepers, carried on by us at Ashburton, | under the style or firm of “ Friedlander Brothers,” has this day expired by effluxion of time. The business will for the future be carried on by Mr Hugo ' Friedlander and Mr Rudolph Friedlan der, trading under the style of “ Fried lander Brothers,” who will receive and pay all debts owing to o? by the late , firpx. Dated this 30th day of June, 1884. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, i MAX FRIEDLANDER. t Witness— ' • - . David Zanueh, Ql*rk,A*bbarton, 7 1253



In Bankruptcy. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton, (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy' holden at Ashburton, In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 188 S Notice is hereby given that I, FRANCIS LEWIS, of Tinwald, in the County of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury and Colony of New Zealand, farrier, have this day filed in the above Court, at Ashburton, a petition to be adjudicated a bankrupt. Dated this 7th day of July, 1884 FRANCIS LEWIS. Witness to the signature of Francis Lewis, Edward G. Crisp, Solicitor, Ashburton. 7 1283 Sporting. rjIIMARU RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING—DEO. 16, 1884, Two-Year-Old Stakes of 25 sovs, weight for-age, with a sweepstakes of 2 sovs, paylable on night of general onty. Nomination 1 sov, payable 15th July, 1884. Second payment of 1 sov on 15th October, 1884. All horses competing for the above must be owned and in the district four months prior to date of meeting. The district extends from the South Bank of the Rakaia to the north side of the Horse Range, Oamaru. N.B.—Unless the entries are satisfac tory, the race will not take place, and the nomination money will be returned. Entries with pedigree to bo addressed to the Secretary, Timaru Hotel. J. MELTON, 7 1277 Hon. Secretary. Election Notices. J. R. C. C. GRAHAM WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS AX THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, JULY lOxk, 1884, At 7.30, 7 1282 mo THE ELECTORS A- OF ASHBURTON; Gentlemen, your suffrages at the forthcoming elec tion. Yours faithfully, 5 966 J. CATHCART WASON. rjl O THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON, Gentlemen, —At the request of many Electors, I beg to offer myself as a CAN - DIDATE at the present Election. I pro pose to address you in the centres of population as soon as possible. 7 1244 W. C. WALKER, MR WALKER will ADDRESS the ELECTORS as follows Methven—Monday, 7th July Greenstreet—Wednesday, 9th July Alford Forest—Thursday, 10th July Mount Somers—Friday, 11th July Lismoro—Monday, 14th July Lauriaton —Tuesday, 15th July 7 1258 At 7.30 each evening. V. R. E LEOTORAL DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON. In pursuance of the Regulations of Elections Act, 1881, I, Walter Martin, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ bearing date the 27th day of June, 1884, under the hand of the Clerk of Writs, an Election will be held for the return of ONE qualified per son to serve as MEMBER for the said Electoral District, and that the nomina tion of candidates will take place at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, at noon, on the 14th day of July, 1884 ; and the Poll (if necessary) will be taken at the several polling places of the said dis trict on the 22nd day of July, 1884 The following are the polling places for the Electoral District of Ashburton : Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ash burton (principal) Road Board Office, Methven Road Board Office, Mount Somers Schoolhouse, Alford Forest Schoolhouse, (Greenstreet Schoolhouse, Binds Schoolhouse, Lismore WALTER MARTIN, Returning Officer. Dated this 27th day of June, 1884, at Ashburton. 6 1231 v. R ELEOTORALDISTRICT OF WAKANUI. In pursuance of The Regulation of Elections Act, 1881, I, George Jameson, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Wakanui, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ bearing date the 27th day of June, 1884, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an Election will be held for the return of ONE quali fied Person to serve as a MEMBER for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Ashburton, County Saleyards Com pany’s Office, Ashburton, at noon, on the 151 h day of July, 1884, and that the Poll (if necessary), will be taken at the several polling places of the said district on the 22nd day of July, 1884. The following are the Polling Places for the Electoral District of Wakanui:— SaleyarJs Company's office, Ashburton (principal) Town Hall, Rakaia Schoolroom, Schoolroom, Wftkauqi Saleyards Company’s office, Tinwald Schoolroom, Watortpn Schoolroom, WiUowby Stationmastor’s House, Hind* GEORGE JAMESON, Returning Dated at Ashburton this 07th day of v June, Itfi 6 1229



Railway Notice. ZEALAND RAILWAYS (Christchurch Section). SOUTH CANTERBURY STEEPLE CHASE MEETING AT TIMARU, JULY 11th , 1884. Saturday Return Tickets for Timaru will be issued'at Christchurch, Oamaru, and intermediate stations on the 11th July, and will be available for return on the 11th or 12 July, The South express will STEP at Wash dyke (if required), to allow passengers to join a Special Train for the racecourse platform at Washdyke. Passengers from the racecourse plat form for north of Washdyke leave by Special Train at 4.35 p.m. and transfer at Washdyke into the 4.35 p.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, 3rd July, 1884, 7 1276 Tenders. __ yff ANTED TENDERS for CROSS PLODGHING 200 acres Land, near Winchmore. Tenders close on WEDNESDAY, July 8. Apply SAMUEL HARDLEY, 7 1279 East street. rp 0 TENDERER S. WANTED TENDERS for Cropping 500 acres, more or less, in blocks of any size. Part of it is suitable for wheat or oats, the remainder is splendid oat land, some of it having been broken up twice for turnips, without any grain crop been taken off it, D. CAMERON (Clunes), 6 1168 Methven, Stock Sales- R A K A I 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 : July 21 August 21 August 7 September 4 18 THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0. W. TURNER, Agent. Matson, Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Rakaia Agent. To Let. fTIO BE LET, —Four hundred Acres of I Stubble Land, in one or more lots ; also, Tussock Land. Apply to Mr Jame son, or Dr Thevor. 6 1132 P A RM S T O L E T. The undersigned has several eligible PROPERTIES TO LET in the Ashbur ton district. GEORGE JAMESON, 6 1049 Ashburton. O L E T. The FARM at Willowby, containing 740 Acres (being Reserve 930), with Cot tage and Stable, for a term of 4 years. Apply to GEORGE JAMESON, 7 1270 Ashburton. For Sale- PotatoeS. FDR SALE, in large or small quanti ties, good BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 913 West street. Auctions. MR T. BULLOCK has received in. situations from the owner, to Sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY NEXT, The well known racing mare Lady Ellen. T. BULLOCK, 7 1281 Auctioneer. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from Mr Thomas Henry Hudson, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Tattersall’s, West street, Ashburton, ON SATURDAY, JULY 13th, At 12 o’clock, Part R.S., being Lot 10, Waterton containg 20 Acres, Improve ment, New Four-Roomed House, Stable, etc., late the property of Thomas Soal- 7 1262 TINWALD YARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to offer by Public Auction, at the Tinwald Yards, on TUESDAY, Bxh JULY, immediately after the ordinary sale of stock, the following PLANT, belonging to Mr H. Holden, of Methven, and removed for convenience of sale— -5 Useful draught horses, 2 sets shaft harness, 4 sets leading chains, 4 pairs plough chains, hack saddle and bridle, cart, foal, 2 drays and frames, McCormick reaper and binder, 2 two-furrow ploughs, Cam bridge roller, harrows, hut on wheels, etc., etc. J. T. FOBD, Auctioneer; GEORGE JAMESON, 7 1255 Agent, Ashburton. THURSDAY, JULY 10th. IMPORTANT SALE op New Furniture. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr William Davis, Furniture Manufacturer, to hold a series of Sales of Furniture, the first of which will take place on the Premises, East street, on Thursday, J uly 10th, At 12.30, When the following assortment of Furni ture will be submitted, viz.:— Drawing Room, Dining room and Sit ting roem Suites, upholstered in leather, Damask and Oretones, Easy chairs, Spring and Colonial Couches, Large and Small Chests, Drawerq, Wardrobes, Oheffioners and Book Oases, Wood and Iron Bedsteads of different sizes, Pal liases, Mattrassea, Washataqda, Dressing Tables, Deal Tables, Gar den Cbain, etp. All tiie above are pew and manufac tured on the premises. Persons about to furnish or replenish are invited to attend the sale. Note time—l2.3o. T. BULLOCK, 3 1267 Auctioneer.



Business Notices. gPE 0 I A L. Orr and Co* Have just received A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BOYS’, YOUTHS’, & MEN’S KAIAPOI & ROSLYN TWEED SDITS, Bought at a Large Discount, and which we are NOW SELLING AT VERY LOW PRICES, To meet the times. BLANKETS BLANKETS Our Stock of KAIAPOI & ENGLISH BLANKETS Is unusually large, and in order to reduce the same we are-now giving SPECIAL VALUE. DRESS MATERIALS !!! In order to reduce the excessive Stock of Plain and Checked Dress Stuffs, French Wool Serges, Homespuns and Winsoys, SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS Are now being made. boots! BOOTS! BOOTS! ORR AND CO, Beg to remind purchasers of Boots that they still continue to SELL BOOTS AT THE SAME LOW PRICES FOR CASH, As during the past three months. A FULL ASSORTMENT OF All Kinds now in Stock. is®- THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN Ashburton for , BOOTS, DRAPER ABP CLOTHING, &C, &C., &C. Orr and Co., EAST STREET. XuroßiKaa of Dbapkry, Boots, and Habwakb.



Business Notices. R THOMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE -905 Corner of Gray and East streets M 427 Tancred street 1059 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49, 58, 59, G 4, Kermodo street 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 1011 Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange 81,32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock strer 1 ; 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. T [O LET—Shop in East street, next to Mr Taylor’s, baker. Apply to T. BULLOCK. s HOP in East street TO LET. Apply to T. BULLOCK. •pENOING WIRE. FENCING WIRE Some No. 8 and 10 for sale very cheap, T. BULLOCK. TOWN SECTION 1169, Corner 1 of North-east Town Belt and Havelock Street, FOR SALE. Capital site for Cottage. T. BULLOCK. r [OR SALE, CHEAP r Double-seated American Waggon, in good order. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE CHEAP—Second-hand DRAY. T. BULLOCK. OFFICES TO LET in Arcade Cham bets. _ T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN LAND FOR SALE Lots 27, 28, 29, 79, and 80, contain ing 1 acre 1 rood, and situated in Walsh’s Paddock, close to the Canterbury Mills. T. BULLOCK. ITALUABLE CORNER BUILDING V SITE for Sale.—Lots 62 and 63, orner Wakanui road and East belt, con fining i-acre. This a capital site for a rivate residence. T. BOLLOCK FOR SALE.—Five Acres of first-class Land together with a comfortable Cottage, the property of Mr Bellamy, situated on Graham’s road, being the main thoroughfaie to Longbeach. For terms, price, etc., apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,—A nice little Homestead containing 41 acres 20 perches situated near Wheatstone township, Long beach. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE Cheap, or other property taken in exchange, Lots 103, 104, 105, 106, township of Waterloo. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE CHEAP—Horse Power Chaff-cutter and intermediate motion, Apply to T. PULLQCK. EOR SALE—On very liberal’ terms, a twelve-roomed dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, a Bargain-Owner leaving the district. Lots 4,15, 16, 17, 18, on which is erected a well built 'J -cottage of 4 rooms, which can easily be enlarged, the property of Mr A. McTaggart, This property adjoins Mr Orr’s, the whole of sections having a frontage on the Alford Forest road. Persons in want of such a property are invited to inspect this. Very liberal terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ROBERTS HAS FOR SALE, CHOICE SEED WHEAT VIZ Hunter’s White Pearl Velvet Chaff Essex and Tuscan ALSO CORNSACKS (Fun Size an* Weight) of beat quality Bluostone Kerosene, Castor and Boiled Oils Seaming Twine and Woolf acks Oat Sheaf and Straw Chaff Bran, Sharps Ohickwheat, etc. Derwent Potatoes RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT CLOVERS: White, Bed, Alsyka and Cowgrass Rape, Carrot, Mangold and Gorse Seeds Little’s Sheep Dip Ploughshares Butter Kegs and Nails Lamp Black, Raddle Heart and Sap Stakes Staples Fencing Wire (all sizes), Plain and Barbed Flour, 50,100 and 200 lb bags Oatmeal, 25 lb bags Tea, Caudles, 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 ADVANCES Made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store for Sale or Shipment, Having a Railway Siding can guarantee immediate delivery for Shipment or otherwise. Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PaXTON & CO. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Christchurch. Also UNITED FIRE INSURANCE CO. AND MUTUAL -LIFE ASSOCIATION OP AUSTRALASIA, 3 27



Matson, Cox and Co. HAVE for sale cheap. WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at lees than cost LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10a to L 56 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND CO. Eakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the Rak ia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FO TNIOHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence In soliciting a share of their patronage. M R L. ~0 XLB Y, EAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 413 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson. Cox <& Co, Auctioneers & valuators, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B trbed . Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-cheats Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o. , AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &o. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OR CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OR THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OP HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OP STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES or STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. NEXT SALE AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, JULY & AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machine?. MATSON, OOX, & 00. WEST STREET, Ashburton 90 F OB SALE, PRIVATELY— / Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Watorton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromore, free hold 1000 Acres, improved, Dromore, lease hold 2500 Acres, Improved, Coalgate, free hold 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeaob, free hold 237 Acres, Improved, Longbeachg 370 Acres improved, Longbeaob 449 Acres, splendid farm, Wakannl 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 A cres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hutt 664 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in English grass. Chertsey . 126 Acres, all in English grasK Chertsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafield Hinda rt English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rang!, tata Island 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands IC9O 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 68 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 32114, Ash burton County 337 Acres, R.S. 28935, near Ealing railway station 338 Acres, R.S. £7929, 27930, partly fenced, Ashburton County 3487 Acres, R.S. 32289, 32290, 32291, 32384, 32386, 32146, 33238, 30073, portly fenced, Rakaia 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, i 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23686, improved, Seafield 430 Acres, R.S. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27882, near Winslow 500 Aorss, R. S. 31469, Mount Somen 300 Acres, R.S. 27986, near Sherwood, Chersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a large number of town sections In Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven etc. 560 Acres North Rakaia, Bankaide, - R.S. 32035 110 S Acres North Rakaia, R.S. 32066. 32060 360 Acres Ashley Gorge 2808 Acres Hakaia, adjoining Cowar, splendid land 1200 Acres Waitaki, mostly all old swamp land 2485 Acres Wsikari, adjoining O. H. Moore’s splendid land 2673 Acres Waikari, adjoining Q. H. Moore’s estate