MR J. C. WAS ON AT ALFORD FOREST.

*. ; * Mr J. 0. Wat an addressed a meeting of electors -in the schoolroom at Alford Forest last evening. Mr W. T.. Chapman occupied the chair, and there was a fairly good attendance. ... Mr Wason was very well received, and delivered an address substantially the same at that given at Methven on Tues day last. He intimated his willingness to answer any questions, and resumed his seat amidst applause. Mr Fagan ashed Mr Wason whether he would be in favor of imposing a reason able tariff 6n such goods as could be pro duced in the colonics 7 Mr Wason replied that, if elected, he would favor such a tariff as suggested by Mr Fagan. Mr Fagan asked if the candidate would favor a tax upon all unoccupied land. Mr Wason said that he thought all land was sufficiently taxed under existing laws.

Mr Fagan asked if Mr Wason would be in favor of an elective Upper House. Mr Wason thought that a change must shortly take place in the Constitution of the Upper House. He would vote for the salaries of the members of the Legislative Council, as he thought it improper that the Ministry should be able to bestow a pension of L2OO a year upon whomsoever they pleased. Mr W. T. Chapman asked*if Mr Wason weald support a Bill giving every person, male and female, above the age of 21 years, a vote on local option and in the election of Licensing Committees. Mr Wason thought that in nine cases out of ten a woman’s opinion was of more value than that of a man. It had been ■tated that only the lower class of women used the privilege of voting when granted, but the London >chool Boards had shown t.bin to be incorrect, as on these bodies women had done much good. He would be in favor of giving women votes, and would prefer universal to manhood suffrage. . Mr H. Knight asked if Mr Wason would be in favor of the Government taking over the Rakaia-Methven railway, and extending the same in the direction of Mount Somers. Mr Wason replied that, the Government had so interfered wi h this line for the benefit of the Company, that they were morally bound to take it over in justice to the district. It should be joined with the Mount Somers'line. An elector' asked if Mr Wason would retire in favor of Sir Julias Yogel if ro ••quested to do so 7 Mr Wason assured the meeting that he would not for one moment entertain the idea of retiring. B e was determined to go to the poll. Mr Gerard Coward was of opinion that a considerable sum of money might be raised biyi placing a tax of L2 per head upon useless dogs. Mr Wason thought that the County Council should be able to tax all useless dogs, and exempt useful ones. Mr Andrew Macfarlane proposed “ That this meeting has every confidence, in Mr Wason as a fit person to represent thin district in Parliament, and that this meeting pledges itself to use every effort to secure Mr W*son’s return.” Mr Mac farlane said that Sir Ju'ius Yogel alleged that he had a claim of L 7.000 against the Government, and there was no doubt, that as soon as this was secured he would bid them good-bye. ■ The proposal was seconded by Mr H. Knight, and carried. . Mr Wason thanked the .meeting for their patient hearing and the vote they bad passed. If elected he would do all in his power for the good of the district. Personally ho had nothing more to gain from the position he sought than the honor. Perhaps it was not a great honor to be a member of the House, but some one -must do the work, although the duties could only be performed at great personal sacrifice, discomfort, and incon venience. With regard to Sir Julius Vogel's candidature, he (Mr Wason) thought that none of his friends would wish him to retire in that gentleman’s favor. If Sir Julias was elected another ten millions would be raised and squan dered, population would be increased by immigration, and wages would be reduced. In fact the return of Sir Julias Vogel to Parliament would speedily involve the Country in bankruptcy. A vote of thanks to the chair termin ated the proceedings.

UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held at the Board’s office Tinwald, yesterday. The Clerk took the chair, and reported that Messrs Friedlaader and Harper had been duly elected to the vacancies on the Board. CHAIRMAN. Mr Donald McLean was unanimously elected Chairman for the ensuing year. JIINUTES. The minutes of the previous meeting ' were read and confirmed. surveyors’ report. The Surveyors’ report was read and con sidered. RATE COLLECTOR. , It was revolved that Mr Cyril Jephson, Clerk to the Board, be empowered to collect and sue for any rates outstanding. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read from:—l. The Can terbury Acclimatisation Society, asking the Board to allow its ranger to act for the Society.—The Board agreed to do so, the Secretary to provide the Clerk with the necessary authority. 2'. From the Ashburton Borough Coun cil.re Belt Boad. —The Clerk was directed to "wait upon the Council and obtain esti ' mates as requested. 3. From Argyle and Corbett re claim for maintenance of roads.—The Board offered them L2O in full settlement of all claims to date, which they agreed to accept. ■ 4, From the Wakanui Road Board, en closing petition and copy of resolution passed at a meeting of ratepayers. ' 5. From Mr Brook, re poisoned grain. 6. From Crown Lands office, enclosing list of lands alienated from the Crown. RATING BODIES. It was resolved that while sympathising ■ with the movement to do away with one rating power in the County, this Board is of opinion that the abolition of the most important and largest governing body in the County is a matter entirely for the ratepayers of the County to deal ‘ •' with, and should not emanate from a smaller governing body. accounts. Accounts amounting to L 46 10s 2d were ■ passed for payment. ts k ' TENDER. The tender of Mr Bennett for Hinds ’/ formation at 2a 9d par chain was accepted. ipt '' STREET FORMING. |t was decided to enquire into the title k\ j t* -Ohaxles street, doing ' any work thereon, V; ; After the transaction of some routine Board adjourned.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

WAn * —— & ‘ MstpouENß, May 27. C ! ;v‘ ‘..Late-on Saturday - afternoon a'rumor floated that the London Chartered S Sir: of Australia was ' suspended, and oadTmth great rapidity in the city and Efforts were made to get rid of igiikfeiPWf' Pt tr, ¥ > * notes, wjiioh were generally jßSrfttSfaM* , The ' rumors were fortunately of foundation, sp much so branch received a cablefrom jßßmimsi£L/. gta*iwg-that thfe Directors had it dmdend of Q per cent., and &

L 26.000 to the reserve fund. Notwith* Banding th' fact that the rumor was authoritatively denied by the press on Monday by ten o’cleck, a considerable number of people bad gathered in front of the Bank, and several policemen had to be stationed to regulate the traffic. When, however, the doors were opened, and business began as usual, all demands being promptly met, confidence was soon restored, and the run stopped. The qthe. Banks were prepared to assist if neces sary, as the position of the Bank was known to be thoroughly ound. The Bank officials believe the rumors were deliberately set afloat with malicious pur pose. An address signed by a large number of representative ciiizens, has been pre sented to the Rev. Dr. Broraby, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. The reception of Onnlan, the oarsman, in the Exhibition Building on Saturday, was not a success. The prices of admis sion being fixed too high few persons were present. Banian intends giving an exhibition of rowing. Sydney, May 27.

- The Rev. Dr. Barsaii, a well-known Roman Catholic clergyman, died on Saturday. Mr R. C. Luscombe has been elected for the County of Northumberland. A plan is being prepared of more sub stantial buildings to replace the present Art Gallery in the Domain. The Victorian gunboats, Victoria and Albert, and the Torpedo boat Childers, arrived at Thursday Islr.nd on the 18th inat., all well. The following despatch from Poo Chow, dated May 27, has been received in Mel bourne :—Preparations for opening the coming tea season have'alre dy com menced. An agreement is being signed by the principal shippers of Australia that the steamship Killarney with the first shipment of new season teas shall not be despatched until 20 days after the market opens. A few firms only are ■hesiiaiing whether they shall sign the agreement or not. Brisbane, May 27. Mr Garrick, the new Agent-General, met with an accident to his leg in alighting from a cab, and it is unlikely he will jbe able to leave Brisbane for Eng land as intended for some time to come. Adelaide, May 27. The City Council - has resolved to con tribute annually ,Ll5O towards the main tenance of a Professor of Music in connection with the Adelaide University. He will also undertake to act as City Organist. The Birthday Cup was won by Ned of the Hills. A Company has been formed to construct a graving dock in Hawker’s Creek, Port Adelaide, capable of receiving the largest vessels afloat.

SPORTING.

GERALDINE RACING CLUB. The following are the nominations for the Handicaps for the 25th June meet ing Gang Forward Handicap. Mr P, Butler’s ch g The Agent Mr P. Butler’s b g Mustard Mr J. Meikle’s b g Ben H Mr 0. A. Jefferson’s Ormidale (late Ashwick Lad) Mr J. Pilbrow’s b g Barbary Mr C. O’Connell’s b g Bateman Mr W, S. Armitage’s blk g -Black Doctor Mr J. R. Brown’s b g Hard Times Mr T. Sheenan’s b h Kosciusko Tally-Ho Handicap. Mr J. Meikle’s b g Ben H Mr J. Hammond’s blk g Magic Mr P. Butler’s ch g The Agent Mr P. Butler’s b g Mustard Mr A. L. Barker’s b m Cameo Mr J. Pilbrow’s b g Barbary Mr 0, O’CoHnell’s b g Bateman Mr E. 0. Hawdon’s b g Karaitiana Mr 0. A. Jefferson’s Ormidale (late Ashwick Lad) Mr J. R. Brown’s b g Hard Times Mr 0. Joyce’s b g Encore Mr M. A, Hobbs’s b g Moody Mr T. Sheenan’s ch g The Lad MELBOURNE CUP. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Melbourne, Yesterday. The following horses have been entered for the Melbourne Cup. Anglesey Liverpool Boolka Beeswax Britisher Landsborough Bon-Bon Cupola Fortune Frenchman Chuckster Archie Claptrap Chloe Commotion Meteor Capri Golden Butterfly Forward Sheet Anchor Ferryman Fleurette Hurricane Meal Ring of the Gipsies Bend Or BeGrand Radames Little Sister Paganini Mentmore Silver King Malua Camerioe Merman H awthorn Merriment Eskato Off Color Thunderbolt Robert the Devil Livingstone Ringwood Marshal Ney Reginald Plausible Signor Skipper Stockwell Duration Sheela Hippogriff Sea Horse Anchorite Sirocco Stafford The Plunger Coningaby Too-too Yictress The Maid Blink Bonny Vernet Rufus Welcome Jack Maroney (Wagner’s) Exminster Calma Oude;s Bonny Bee SYDNEY ENTRIES. Brown and Rose Princess of Lome Bargo Hilton Buckingham Sir William Comet Cracker Coir Maggie Moore Despot Hastings Favo His Worship First Demon Wing Garfield Tomboy Honeydow Prince Imperial lolanthe Tempe Jessie Tremando Kathleen Philathol Lord Clifden Maurice Lord Exeter Bristol Martini-Henry Rapid Moroeau Nepicallana Recovery Privateer Sir Modred . Cairngorm The Jewel Normanby Warwick Gipsy King Willangra Old Gold Willeroo King’s Own Troy Battalion Hernlea ADELAIDE ENTRIES. Country Boy The Broker Conjecture Kergy Dirk Hatteraick Sir Garnet Guesswork Lord Wilton Helene Illusion Livingstone Elocution Napier Agent Sardius Ned of the Hills. [Received JuneS, 1.30 a.m.] Melbourne, To-day. The total number of horses in for the Cup is 13t, and for the Champion Race 46 hotses have been entered. The entries for the Caulfield Cup ate not -yet com plete. 1 Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, consti pation, piles, dysp e P sia > headache, cured by “ Wells’ May Apple Pills.” 5d and is boxes at druggists. The N.2, Drug Co., General Agents. 9

LOWER HEATHCOTE RACES.

There was a large attendance at these races yesterday, and the various events were well contested. The following aio the reanlis : Ma oen Steeplechase, of 30 sots; 5 sovs from the stake for second horse. About two miles. Welter weight for age. Mr T. Sheenan’s ch g The Lad, aged, list 31b (Owner) 1 Mr L. Holmes’ b g Mustard (late Bugler), aged, list 31b ... (Lyfor : ) 2 Mr J. Towlesa’a b m Kate Coventry, aged, list 11b (carried list 121 b) (Burgess) 3 Fair P'ay (List 31b), Totara colt (list Sib), Lin wood (list 31b), and Penrose 1 is ) also ran. i: jcO'E Autumn Handicap, of 60 o\s. About one and a half miles. Mr P. Fuller’s ch h Holderness, aged, Bso (carried Bst 31b) ... (Derritt) 1 Mr V allance’s b g Kingask, 4yrs. 9st 31b (Rudings) 2 Mr P. Boiler’s blk m Hlppodamia, 5 yrs, 9st slb ... ... (Boiler) 3 Oeo (7*t), Lady Harris (Bst 51b), Rebecca (7st 12lb), and Kate (Gat) also >an. Ban l jcap Time Trot of 55 sovs ; lO.sovs from stake for second horse ; about three miles. Weight not less that 10st; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 30*. Mr B. Mcßratney’a b g Warrior, 60 sees ... ... ... (A. Keith) 1 Mr C. Physick’s r m Kate, 50 secs (Owner) 2 Nineteen others started. Handicap Steeplechase of 50 soys; second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. About three miles. Mr C. O’Connor’s b g Bateman, aged list 41b (Owner) 1 Mr B. Cassidy’s blk m Levant, aged, lOst (Lyford) 2

Mr Pilbrcw’a b g Barbary (list), Mr Kerr’s b g Linwood (9st 71b), and Mr Butler’s b g Mustard (9st) also ran. Flying Handicap, of 30 sovs. Winner of the Autumn Handicap to carry 71b extra. About one mile. Mr VaUance’s b g Kingask, 4yrs, 9st 81b (Rudings) 1 Mr J. Lunn’s b g Whitbach, aged. 9st 51b ... (Bradley) 2 Mr H. Fuller’s ch h Holderness, aged, Bst 131 b (Derritt) 3

The following horses also started : Pilgrimage (late Jock), 9st 51b; Nor’- Wester, 4yrs, 7st 21b ; Schmaozer, aged, 6st 101 b ; Supplejack, aged, 6st 41b ; Fair Nell, syra, 6st ; Secretary, syrs, Gat ; Shuffle-the-Brogue, 3yrs, Gst. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovs. One mile. Mr Mcßratney’s ch g Supplejack, aged, Gst 101 b (White) 1 Mr Bradley’s Pilgrimage, 4yra, 9st 21b (Webster) 2 Mr J. Lunn’s b m Rebecca, syrs, Bst 71b ... ... ... (Stratford) 3 Lady Harris, 7at 91b ; Kate Coventry, Gst; and Totara colt, Gst, also ran.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND. [beuter’s telegrams—copyright ] [Received June 3, 1 30 p.m.j London, June 2. The Australians commenced a cricket match to-day against an eleven of Derby shire at Derby. The weather was fine a- d the attendance good, but the wicket was rather bumpy. The visitors went in first and scored 273, the highest scorers being—Bannerman, c and b, 46 ; and 'Palmer, not out 57. Spofforth’s hand being now healed he was able to bat, and scored 19 (caught). At the close of the day’s play the Home team had a wicket down for 26 runs.

THE SOUDAN WAR.

The Rebels Defeated. General Gordon in Safety. [reoxer’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] [Received June 3, 1.30 p.m.] Cairo, June 2. Despatches to hand from the Governor of Dongola state that that province will be pacified, and that an engagement has been fought between the garrison of Berber and the rebels, in which the latter were defeated with heavy loss. Information has been received from Khartoum that General Gordon continues to hold out against the besiegers, and has been successful in various engagements. Telegrams from Souakim report that a body of rebels approached the town, and a fusilade lasting two hours was kept up against them by the garrison, after which the rebels retired.

CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN. (REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) A Confessed Murderer. Melbourne, Yesterday. Morgan, who was sentenced to death last month for the murder of Mar garet Nolan, a child of ten years, at Panmure, in November last, has con fessed guilt, although when sentenced he protested that he was innocent. Shipping. Arrived, this morning—Union steam ship Tarawera, from the Bluff. [Received June 3, noon] A Warning. Sydney, To-day. Owing to a warning received from Home, precautionary measures are now being taken for the protection of local public buildings. Jhe Great Metropolitan. Eighty-one horses have been entered for the Great Metropolitan Stakes to be run for at the A.J.C. Spring Meet ing. [Received June 3, 1.30 p.m.] . The Suez Mail. Albany, To-day. Arrived, yesterday afternoon —P. and O. steamship Ravenna, with the Eng lish mails.

TELEGRAMS

[PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] An Exceptional Spot. Wellington, To-day. There has not been a single bankrupt in Wellington since the Ist May, and only 13 since the beginning of the year. Accident. A man named Heggulon, a seaman on the steamer Stormbird, had the forefinger of-his left hand drawn into the winch and crushed, necessitating amputation. Revenue Returns. The total Customs revenue collected in the colony last month ’vas T/106,301, as against L 118,639 for the corresponding month last year:—The principal amounts collected were : Auckland, L 24,446 ; Wellington, L 18,185; Lyttelton, L 13,409; Dunedin, L 29,516. These four places all show decrease on the corresponding month except at Wellington. The beer duty last month wr.s L 4,219, and for the corresponding month last year it was L 4,470. Last month Auckland contr buttd L 876: Wellington, L 332 ; Christchurch, L 875 ; Dunedin, L 987. -Mo return of Customs revenue has been re ceived, but this is not likely to be large.

Pre-sessional Addresses. DujSbOiN, To-day. Mr J.mi.os Groen received a Vote of thank.-. at Waiko miti last night. Ha wan subjected to a good deal of noisy inter/up tioo during Ids explanation of his action on the Land Board He will support the Government as,against the preent Oppo si ioo, and is opposed lo a dissolution. Mr Brown received a vote of confidence at Waipod Tlxe Unemployed. The unemployed again waited on the Mayor, who said he would endeavor to persua.de the Government to give men five shillings a day. Licensing. The Central Licensing Committee, by a majority, granted an extension till mid night to all applicants. They refused an application for a new license. .■JIM!!!!

THE ASHBURTON GUAKDIAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1881.



Business Notices. mHE Undersigned ia prepared to CU T CHAFF in any quantities at the lowest rate. Orders left with R. S. Bean, Coal Merchant, or at the machine where working will be punctually at tended to. 5 1042 A. FOSS cl. JOHN FOWLER, Corn and Chaff Store, Tancred street. J. F. has always on hand : Seed Oats, Feed Oats, Crushed Oats Oaten Chaff, Straw Chaff, Chick Wheat Barley, Potatoes, Carrots, Flour Oatmeal, Cheese, Bran, Sharps And general produce. Tea, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Salt, by the bag or box. Grain bought and sold on commission. All goods delivered to any part of the (own at prices that will defy competition. Note address : J. FOWLER, 6 1082 The old stand, Tancred street. IN BE WALSU & O’CONNELL’S Dissolution of Partnership. D. O’CONNELL begs to inform his numerous friends and the public gener ally that, having taken over the entire Stock owned by the late firm in Manches ter street south, valued at £2OOO, he will 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. D. O’CONNELL, 5 961 Manchester street south



TO HOUSEHOLDERS AND OTHERS All who wish to save 25 par cent, in their meat account. E. Lancaster Having reduced his staff about £lO per week, he intends shifting his principal Branch of Business to the READY-MONEY MBAT,,MART, gg where, 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 ; 16 ounces to the lb. Money saved is money earned these critical times. 5 1071 R. LANCASTER.



CHEAP BOOKS. CHEAP BOOKS AND STATIONERY. Amateur Work, 8a 6d ; Universal In structor, 8s 6d ; Illustrated History of the World, 8s 6d; Scientific Recreation, 8s 6d; Curiosities of Literature by Isaac Disraeli, 8a 6d; Reviews, Essays and Poems by Lord Macaulay, 3 vols., 7s 6d ; Haydn’s Dic tionary of Dates, new edition 1851, offered at the published price, 18s 6d ; 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. B. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217



Auctions. SPLENDID Farm. METHYEN D STRICT. Adjoining Messrs Gould and Cameron’s and containing 817 ACRES Of the best wheat producing land in Canterbury. Messrs matson, cox & co., have received instructions from Mr James Johnstone, to Sell by Public Auction, AT TATTERSALL’S West street, Ashburton, ON SATURDAY, 14th JUNE, 1884, At 12 o’clock, His first-class FARM of 317 Acres of rich Land, being R.S. 2 546-7 and 26033, adjoining Gould and Cameron’s. The Fa«m 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 of th»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 received instructions from the Mort gagees to Sell by Pu lie Auction, at TATTERSALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON SATURDAY, 14;h JUNE. 1884, At 12 o’clock sharp.



The Undermentioned Properties, viz : A. b. r. Township of Chertsey—3o 2 26, splendid land R.S. 32114—58 3 0, in tussock R. 3. 28935 railway station, in tussock ~ 27929-30—338 0 0, partially fenced, near Maronan ~27965 —3OO 0 0, near Sherwood, laid down in English grass ~ 27884-5 - 430 0 0, near Winslow ~ 27882 3 —337 20, near Winslow ~ 31469 —SOO 0 0, Mount Somers district „ n n Seafield, ring U U, f once( j j plenty of water, stable, &c To intending purchasers or speculators wo would say go and inspect for your selves, as the mortgagees have determined to sell. Terms—2o pe? cent, cash, balance at three years at 7 per cent. ~ 23677 to 23685 S 1000 MATSON, COX & CO.



Public Notices. ■ '« ■() LET—For a Crop, 170 Acres of }. Land, Apply to H. T. Wx>xeb. A RMS T 0 L E T. V The undersigned has several eligible PROPERTIES TO LET in the Ashbur ton district. george Jameson, 5 1049 Ashburton. O W READY. MAPS of the Town of Ashburton and Suburbs, showing sub-divisions up to date may bo obtained at our offices. Mounted, 22a 6d; unmounted, 16s. FOOKS & SON, 5 995 Licensed Surveyors. N 0 *_ 1 c The iirr.a for Receiving Tenders for Girl’s High School is EXTENDED THURSDAY, sth, at 5 p.m. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, E; *he to 5 1052 Architects. TTTE, the undersigned, having pur- W chased the Book Debts of E. 0. Pevbble, of Ashburton, butcher, have placed the same in the hands of Mr W. H, Gondrt for immediate Collection, and his receipt only will be sufficient dis charge. All accounts must be paid at once. DAYID THOMAS, OOTAYIDS DIGBY. • 19 th May, 1884. 6 970 MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy 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. THE ASHBURTON COUJSTY STOCK AND BALEYARDS COMPANY (LIMITED), is prepared to Dip Sheep in largo or small lots at the following Reduced Scale of charges:— For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one halfpenny each For the second 1000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GGORGE JAMESON, 3 407 Secretary. pUBLIC NOTICE. Having been appointed Sole Agent in the Ashburton County for the sale of “ The Maclean Pickle and Preserving Company’s goods,” J 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 A. W. Bickerton, Colonial Ar ilyst, re ports:— The pickles having oeen 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 Burnett street, Ashburton 3 605



Entertainments. ST. STEPHEN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM, ASHBURTON. THIRD SIXPENNY ENTERTAINMENT. THIS EVENING, At Sp.m. 5 1067 jjjjj- O T I C E A SOIREE will be held at the FLEMINGTON SCHOOLROOM, On the occasion of the Induction of the Rev. A. BLAKE, M.A., ON TUESDAY, 3rd JUNE. Tea on the tables at 6 p.m. 5 1000 TH L G I N DISTRIO r 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. 6d. each. Refreshments Provided. 5 1023



Tenders. f|l E N D ’ E R S. TENDERS Wanted for CROSS PLOUGH LJNG 300 acres. Tenders to be sent in to the under signed not later than SATURDAY, sth inat. For further particulars apply to DONALD MoLEAN, 6 1081 Lagmhor Station. /JIO BUILDE RS. 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. Stock Ssles- A K A 1 A Stock Sales. The undersigned will hold regular SALES of all classes of STOCK, etc., etc., at South Rakaia, on tho under mentioned dates, the Island 3rd THURS DAY in each month : June sth June 19th THE NEW ZEALAND LOAM AND MERCANTILE AGENC A COMPANY LIMITED, C, W. TURNED, Agent. Matson, Cox & Co. OXLEY, Rakaia Agent,



Ecclesiastical. Gospel mission. A UNITED EVANGELISTIC MEETING, will be he’d T 0 - W O B R O W, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 4th. i.l 'l.n ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, Wills street, At 7-30 p.m. When addresses will be delivered by tlio Rev. lst, of Southbridge ; Rev. Blakb, of Flemington ; others will also taka part in the meeting. Sanky’s Hymns will be used. Collection to defray expenses. Evangelistic choir expected to be pre sent early. , All are invited. 6 1084 HW——SB——— Bazaar. Bazaar. Bazaar. BAZAAR. J K AID OF 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, amongst 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, &c., &o. I have to thank my many Piotestant and Catholic friends for their great kind ness in sending goods. EDMUND COFFEY.



For Sale. Potatoes. 1 71 DR SALE, in large or small quanti- Jj ties, good BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 913 West street. ■n 1 1 . " ■ wi'y.-g Election Notices. TO THE ELECTORS OF . ASHBURTON. Gentleman, —When I offered myself as a candidate for your suffrages I did so under promises of support from most influential quarters, and with as much prospect of success as a candidate in a contested election could reasonably expect to have. I entered upon the contest reluctantly, but with the full determina tion to fight the battle to the end. Since then, however, circumstances have changed. Sir Julius Vogel has been brought for ward as a candidate, and some of my supporters have intimated to me their wish to be released from their promises, in order that they may support his candi dature. Nothing could be more repug nant to my feelings than to hold any elector to his engagements to myself if he wished to be released from them. Moreover, 1 see clearly that if four or even three candidates go to the poll, the votes will be so split up as to render the result impossible to predict, and it might turn eut that the'division of votes would bring about the return of the very candi date whom I conceive to be the most unsuitable to represent the constituency. I have therefore resolved to retire.



The originators of the requisition to Sir Julius Yogel were three or four per sons connected with the squatting interest, imbued with Tory 'dews, who, fully con scious that the constituency would never elect one of their own cloth, thought they would achieve their end by proposing Sir Julius Yogel as a candidate, in the hope of thereby attracting to their standard all the selfish spirits of the community, who think nothing of the good of the country, but much of filling their own pockets To my mind it is an insult to an im portant constituency like Ashburton to ask it to return as its representative in Parliament a casual visitor to the colony who can know nothing of our local wants, and upon whom the constituency will have no hold, since Sir Julius’s stay in the colony being limited to a brief period it will be a matter of indifference to him whether the constituency is pleased with his conduct in Parliament or not. I trust therefore you will join with me in repelling this gross invasion of your elec toral rights. Your Obedient Servant, 6 1085 CHAS. W. PURNELL.



Sir Julius Vogel /"CONSENTS TO STAND FOR ASHBURTON, AND WILL ADDRESS ELECTORS NEXT WEEK. 6 10^8 mO THE ELECTORS -S- OF ASHBURTON. Gentlemen, —Owing to the resignation of E. G. Wright, Esq., as 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 as possible. Yours faithfully, 5 966 J. OATHOART WASON. Mr Wason THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON To meet him at the SCHOOLHOUSE, MOUNT SOMERS, on TUESDAY, the 3kd JUNE, At 7.30. 5 1083



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Plough Shares! Plough Shares! H E O L B “CIRCLE BRAND.” JUST LANDED— A LARGE QUANTITY OF ALL SIZES. Bluestone! OUR SHIPMENT • OF BLUESTONE (First Class Quality IS JOST TO HAND, AND - WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. FOR SALE CHEAP TWO MC'HEERY GRAIN DRILLS.



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Matson, Cox and Co. HAVE FOR SALK CHEAP. WO 'LPACKS, fall weights FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at leas than coat LIN'P , '’ T ' T \ colonial BARbiiO WIRE, from L 27 10a to L 55 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guar infeed to grow OATS & GRAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH A OTHER CLOVERS alT>bo •'>, CoA ' •* Rakaia. WE hare much pleasure in intimating to our clients and ethers in the Rakaia District that we hare made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we hare 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 & Co. \ UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE.TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woqlpacka and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B vrbed 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-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased



LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OR CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD Alternately. NEXT~SALE AT ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. . Robey’s Threshing Msohirro, MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton 90 1 0 R SALE, PRIVATELY— -15 Acres 1 rood 21 at Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromore, free hold 1000 Acres, Dromore, lease hold 2500 Acres, improved, Coalgate, free, hold 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeach, free hold' 237 Acres, Improved, Longbeachf 370 Acres improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, splendid farm, Wakannl 2200 Acres, improved, Mataara 2424 A cres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved. Mount Hutt 564 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in English grass* Chertsey 126 Acres, all in English Chertsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafield Hinds rt English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid* farm, Rangi. tata Island 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands 3G90 Acres, improved, Ealing 1500 Acres, do Dunsandel 30 Acres 2 roods 26 perches, adjoin ing Chertsey township 90 Acres, KS. 34301, 34302, Elles mere district 225 Acres, R.S. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district 58 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 32114, Ash burton County " 337 Acres, R.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, 32146, 33238, 30073, portly fenced, Rakaia 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23685, improved, Seafield 430 Acres, R.S. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S, 27883 4 -27882, near Winslow -600 Acres, R. S. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S. 27985, near Sherwood, Ghersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a large number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc. 660 Acres North Rakaia, Bankside, R.S. 32035 1108 Acres North Rakaia, R.S. 32056, 32060 360 Acres Ashley Gorge 2808 Acres Rakaia, adjoining Covar, splendid land 1200 Acres Waitaki, mostly all old swamp land 2486 Acres Waikari, adjoining G. H. Moore’s splendid land 2673 Acres Waikari, adjoining G. H. Moore’s estate 423 MATSON* COX & CO,