clerk’s ebpoet,

The Clerk’s report was read and con sidered. —The Clerk was Instructed toob tain an estimate of the work of repairing calverts throughout the district. —lt was resolved to insert a notification in the papers, stating that the Board would not be responsible for any damage caused to traction engines through the falling in of culverts while crossing them. The Chairman pointed out that the culver 1 s were made to hold a weight of about from four to six tons, while these traction en gines weighed eight or ten tons.—The Clerk was direct'd to call tenders for necessary work on Cavendish, Allen’s, md other roads io AUenton. It was understood that the work would bo car ried out if all the residents in that locality paid their rates.—lt was decided to call Mr 0. G. Hawdon’s attention to the dam age cause to the adjoining read by the overflow of the private race running th ough his property. —In reply to the Clerk the Chairman said the culverts and ford ways wore under the control of the County Council. BATES. In answer to members, the Clerk said the amount of the rates now outstanding was L 670, and the Bank overdraft L 378 lie stated that he was about to issue a number of summonses upon defaulting ratepayers.—Members agreed that steps should be t ken for the recovery of the rates, and on the motion of Mr Harper, it was resolved to notify by advertisement that all rates wot paid within seven days of the date of the insertion of the notice would be recovered by legal process. ACCOUNTS. 1 ho usual monthly accounts were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

INDIAN AND COLONIAL EXHI BITION, 1886.

[KBDTEa’a TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. ] | ' (Received March 31, 2 p.m.) ( London, March 30. A meeting was held at Marlborough House to-day, His Royal Highness Prince ( of Wales presiding. [ln reference to pre- 1 parations for the Indian and Colonial ( Inhibition in London in 1880, Bis Royal Highness, in the course of his address, stated that this Exhibition was essentially of » National and Imperial character, j differing entirely fr m precursors, in which trade (rivalry and profit had been the paramount features. He r trusted the strength and the union of c the Empire to ensure success. The Indian and Colonial Governments had guaranteed a sum of L51,00i), and L 76,000 has been promised by English firms instead of the system hitherto pursued of the jury 1 awards. Commemoratory medals would be presented to each exhibitor. The Prince further stated that facilities would be afforded to visitors from India and „

colonies for visiting the chief industrial

centres of Great Britain. His Royal Highness expressed his intention to take some personally active part in the work of the Commission, as be had done in the case of the Paris exposition, and con cluded with a hope that the Exhibition • would convey to India and the colonies the assurance that, while England was

deeply moved by their patriotic support during her present trials, she still retained the wish to assist in the development of their material interests. Sir Philip Cun liffe-Owen has been trusted with the executive details

SPORTING.

CHRISTCHURCH AL TUMN MEETING.

[by telegraph]. Christchurch, To-day.

Training operations for the Autumn Meeting are now in full swing. Twenty seven horses were exercised on the course this morning, but there was nothing special in any of the gallops. The course is in splendid order for the meeting.

AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING.

(By Telegraph.) Auckland, To-day. The following weights were declared last night:— Tradesman’s Handicap ; one mile two hundred and forty yards—Turquoise, Ost 41b ; Minerva, Bit 121 b : Mitralleuae, Bst 101 b; Emir Bey, Bit 61b; Speculation, Bst 61b ; Dauphin, Bst 61b ; Necklace Bst ; Bawi, 7at 12ib; Poet, 7st 12lb; Wood nymph, 7st 71b ; Sic Bedevere, 7st 71b ; j£a!o, 7st 71b; Mystery, 7at 41b; Revenge, 7«t; Revolver, 6st 101 b; Victoria, 6st 101 b; Wizard, 6st 101 b; Torpedo, Ost 71b; Cast Aahoie, 6st. Hurdles ; two and a half miles.— Scrutineer, 12st; King, 12at ; Maccaroni, list 121 b; Alaric, lOst 121 b; Nigger, lOst 81b; Minuet, lOst 41b; Director, lOst 41b; Exchange, 10st 41b ; Claude, Ost 101 b ; Revenge, Oat 71b ; Quelp, 9st 71b ; New Year, 9st; Marquis, Oat ; Turquoise, Oat; Chevalier, Ost.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[eEUTKR’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. 1 Shipping. London, March 28.

Arrived Otaki, from Lyttelton, Nov. 29 ; Cingalese, from Lyttelton, Dec. 13 j Antares, from Lyttelton, Dec. 19 ; Nelson, from Port Chalmers, Dec. 3

Lord Wolseley.- .Caibo, March 29

It is announced that Lord Wolseley will shortly leave Dongola for this place, and it is currently reported will piroceed thence to Suakim.

French Reverse 3.

Pabis, March 29

Advices from Tonquin state that the French, being greatly out-numbered in the recent engagement with the Chin ese, have been compelled to evacuate Langson, which place they recently occupied. General Negrier, who has charge of the operations, has been severely wounded. General Briere de Lisle, the Commander-in-Chief, has applied to Government for farther re inforcements.

(Received March 31, 1 p.m.) Russia’s Reply. London, March 30.

The Daily Neics publishes a des patch from its St. Petersburg corres pondent, stating that the reply of the Russian Government to Earl Gran ville’s communication of i6th is now on the way to London. Further, that it is couched in conciliatory language,, and is likely to lead to a pacific settlement of the difficulty. War In Tonquin. Pabis, March 30.

In consequence of General Brten de Lisle’s request for re-inforcements for Tonquin, Premier Ferry will ask the Chambers to vote a 2c0,000,000 francs credit for military operations in that •country. (Received March 31, 3 p.m.) Defeat of the French M nistry ’ r * - PAKiSj-March^lO. In the Chamber of deputies to-day, the division took place on the motion for a further credit for military opera tions in Tonquin, with the result that the Government were defeated. Pre mier Jules Ferry accordingly placed the resignation of himself and his col leagues io the hands of the President.

AU STRALIAN.

(rEDTEr’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) Warlike Preparations, Melbourne, Yesterday. Queenscliffe. Fort has been manned by a detachment of the permanent Artillery, and other preparations for the defence of the port are being rapidly proceeded with. Torpedoes are being submerged in various positions in the bay. The pilots’ certificates of the captains of the coasting vessels are sus pended for a time, and additional pilots have been appointed in consequence. (Received March 31, 12 30 p m ) Defence. Sydney, To-day. Measures for strengthening the de fence of the colony are occupying the attention of the Government. Active military preparations are on foot for securing positions of Sydney Heads, Botany and Newcastle. A Good Lorer. Hanlan freely admits his complete defeat by Beach, and expresses a con viction that the better man won. (Received March 31, 1 pm) Arrival. Sydney, To-day The Rotomahana arrived on Sunday afternoon.

Russian Cruissrs About- Melbourne, To-day. It has transpired that the Govern ment recently received an unofficial warning from Singapore to the effect that several Russian cruisers had left there and proceeded in a northerly direction, and were again warned on Friday that the Russian ironclad, “General Admiral,” 16 guns, 4,600 tons, was at the Cape. In consequence of this news Mr Service has communi cated with the Premiers of the various colonies in cypher, and it has given rise to an unusual activity in matters of defence.

Protection of Cable. Adelaide, To-day. The Government are in communica tion with Admiral Tryon, commanding the Australian Squadron, in regard to measures necessary for the protection of the Port Darwin cable.

TELEGRAMS

[PUR PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] Arrived. Auckland. To-day. Arrived—Australia, s.s., from Sydney, 11 a. m. Defence of the Colony. VVelli gton, La3t Night. Surveys are now being made of the sites selected by Major Cautley as the best for the erection of fortifications for tho protection of Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin harbors. As soon as the-surveys are completed Govern ment will take land under the Pub'ic Works Act and begin the necessary road construction to aff >rd means of approach to tho batterie3. No time is to be lost in commencing the erection of the neces sary works, the designs and specifications for which are in a forward state, and will bs prepared for enc'iou, not on'y of the guas which are already in the colony, but also for those which have been ordered. The c mstruction of the works will, how ever, occupy several months. Wellington, To day. Works of defence at various p rts are to be commenced as soon as the plans are completed upon which Major Cautloy is busily engaged. A large number of men will be set to work at Wellinaton fortifi cations to-morrow. They wll be engaged in making a road for material to be sent up. fieconstitution Legislative Council. The Colonial Secretary's Bill dealing with the roconstitution of tho Legislative Council, eirnpl? limits the time for which iruruber3 are nominated. ihe Bill will be introduced into the Council ear'y in the session, but the time to which a seat shall be limited has not yet been decided by the Government. Charitable Aid Bill. Mr Buckley ia drafting a lengthy Charitable Aid Bill, which will, it is .understood, embody the principle of the Biltanow in force in England and Canada. A Colonial Cruiser. The Agent-Gener»l has been instructed to endeavor to purchasa a cruiser suitable for coastal defence, the vessel to be sub ject to the approval of the Admiralty. Not so Ominovs- The Agent-General cables that the state of affairs between England and Russian is not so ominous. Hop Bitters gives good digestion, active liver, good circulation and buoyant spirits. Get the only genuine American's Go's. Reid. Skinny Men.—" Wells' Health Renewer restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, im potence, debility, The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. r Wells' "Rough on Corns."—Ask for Wells' Rough on Corns." Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions, The N.Z, Drug Co., General Agents. * Another unfortunate.—Again we must draw the attention of our readers to the fact that a stock of Clothing and General Dra pery, in the estate of Dennis O'Connell, tra ding in Lyttelton and Cristchurch, now bank rupt, was purchased by H. E. May & Co., of the Hall, High street, for or only a little over one-third of its value. H. E. M. and Co. are now selling it at half the marked price, which surely ought to seenre a speedy clearance.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1885.



Hatson, Cox and Co- ESSRS MATSON, COX, & CO. | h'.ve for Sale, privately, in Blocks of from Two to Five Acres, some of the best LAND in Ashburton County, just outside the Belt, Allenton. Easy terms. Also, aood House, 7 rooms, and 9 acres Land. 2 281 ITE HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIPF- Nob. 8 and 9, *i less than cr LINSEED, colonic BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to LSP a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, largo stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND CO. Bakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the Rak->ia District that we have made ar ran omenta to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have evary confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKALA, flaa kind!/ consented to receive entries for the present. MATSON, COX & CO.



Public Notices; 0 T I C Persons wiih Dogs TRESPASSING Runs 20 nnd 21, south bank Ran River, will bo prorecutrd 3 330 SAMUEL BOYLE. All persons are Cautioned against Tn passing on the Coldstream Estate in pi suit of same or otherwise. 3 455 C. H. DOWDING. ,'OTICE is hereby given that ai _ I Hones, Cattle, or Sheep TRE PASSING on tho "Native Reserve, Ky] after this dhto will be impounded witho further notice. 3 477 MAX FRIEDLANDER. STRAYED into my Paddcck, last D cerr.oer, Straw be-ry Hill Farm, ne Muunt Hult, Methven, a daik brindlt COW, no vi-i'ole bra; d. Owner can hai same by paying expenses. 3 473 GEORGE CONSTABLE. UPPER ASHBURTON ROA BOARL. PUBLIC NOTICE. All RATES outstanding Till be SUE! for without reßpect of persons By order of tho Board. V. JEPHSON, Colli ctor, 3 480 Box 37, Post-office, A shburtor ODBLIC NOTICE TO OWNERS 0] TR VCTION AND OTHER ENGINES. The Bridges in the Upper Ashburtoi Road District being only built to carr FuUR Tons, persons with loads abovi this weight cross at their own risk. By order of the Board. C. JEPHSON, 3 481 Surveyor. T"\IVINE SERVICE during the montl !_/ of April will be— 3rd, Good Fiiday—Longbeach 11 a.m. Waterton 3pm; Tinwald 7 p.m, sih, Easter Day—Tinwald 11 a.m. Waterton 3 p.m ; Longbeach \ p.m. 12f.li—Waterton 11 p.m. ; Tinwald 2 p m ; Viodermere G 30 p.m. 19th—Tinwald 11 am; Waterton 3 p. m.; Longbeach 7 pm. 26th—Lismore ll a.m.; Westerfield 3 p.m.; Windermere G3op m. R. F. GARBETT, 3 475 Cura'e. rjIHE ASHBURTON COUNTY J STUCK AND SALEYAUDo COMPANY (Lim.ted), la prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following • scale of charges : For the 6rst 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half pen oy each For,the second 1,000 sheep, one farthing oach For flocks of over 2,003 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for in addition (o tho above. GEORGE JAMESON, 3 207 Secretary. EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS FARES, EASTER HOLIDAYS. Excursion tickets to Dunedin available tvv return up to and including the 18th April will bo issued at Rakaia and Ash burton from tho 2nd to the Gth April in clusive. Re'urn fares—first class. 33s : second class, 225. Passengers may break the j urney at any stopping place or the district line of routj. A special night train will leave Christ church for Dunedin at 8.30 p m. on the 2nd April, arriving there at 7 50 a.m. next day. This train will tike passengers for Dunedin from Rakaia apd Ashburtor. at excursion fares quoted above. Saturday return tickets will also be issued from any station to any statior from the 2nd to the Gth April and will be available for return up to anc including the 11th April ; also for th« second day's races at Chrlstchurch, Satur day return tickets to Christchurch will bt issued on the 7th April from Ashburton, Waikari and intermediate stations avail able for return till the 11th. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. General Manager's Office, Wellington, March 25, 1885. 3 47!



Canterbury Mills. fjio FARMERS AND OTHERS CORF SAO£S, h . eiae and weights. At lowest current rates, 3 292 C. W. TURNER.



GKIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANDI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of macninery. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 3 384 "TVTOTICE is hereby given that tho Jl\ Partnership hitherto existing be tween the undersigned, Willi im Fowkb and Geohgb MoEiven, a 3 Bootmakers, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The Businesß will in future be carried on by the said George McEwen, on his own account, who will discharge and receive all DEBTS DUE by and to the late firm. ' Dated at Ashburton <his 9ch day of March, 1885. WILLIAM FOWKE. GEORGE MqEWEN. Witness to both J. 0. Duncan. With reference to the above, Gbokgk McjEwen begs to say that he feels san guino that, by using, as heretofore, nothing but the beat material, in turning out the finished article in a style worthy of his well-known first-class abilitj as a workman, he will havo the enjoyment of receiving from the public such support as will constitute a swingeing business. 3382



To Let and For Sale. E. TO LET—Five or Six Miles (more or leas) of Drain Cleaning ; mne but men accustomed to the work need app y to E. H. Dou.son, Lowcliffe. 3 482 TO LET —A six roomed HOUSE and Eight Acres of Land, well fenced, situated on East Town Belt. Apply to T. Bkankin. 3 463 GOOD SPECULATION BUSINESS MAN. FOR A TO LET or SELL, the GROCERY STORE and DWELLING HOUSE, situate on the Wakanui road. A capital trade has been done for the last 5 years The g-'ods, which are all first-class, can bo taken at a valuation. N.B.—The under signed requests all Accounts to be Paid at once. 420 ANDREW YOUNG. ■E [1 AYE FOR PRIVATE SALE w : 1000 EWES 4-tooth Long Wool EWES PQOO Me.ino EWES Also, Some Southdown and Lincoln RAMS. 3 485 FRIEDLANDER. BROS. Stock Sales. Kakaia Sales. WE bog to intimate to our clients that for the future the SALES of * STOCK IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will he hold at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 ICOB MATSON. COX * CO. Meetings. BURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB The Annual Genera! MEETING of Members of the Ashburton County Hunt | Club will be held at Quill's Commercial , Hotel THIS (Tuesday) EVENING at 8 , o’clock. S. SAUNDERS, 3 473 Hon. Secretary. jjt O O T B A L L. A General MEETING of the Ashburton Football Club will be held at Quill’s R otel at half-past seven o’clock TO-MOR ROW night. Business—Election of officers, and to elect new members. R. McROBIE, 3 483 Hon. Secretary, R STEPHEN’S CHURCH, Ashburton. A TEA MEETING AND CONCERT, Will be held in the Schoolroom, on TUESDAY, APRIL 14th, Proceeds to the Building Extinction Fund Admiaslon—2s ; children, Is. 3 438 1.0. GT. A PUBLIC TEA and MEETING will be held at the Oddfellows’ . Hall on TUESDAY, April 7, in celebra- * tion of the visit of the Grand Lodge to Ashburton. ; The Tea will be from 6 to 7 o’clock, and the Meeting will commence at 8 o’clock punctually. i Mr J. W. Harding, Grand Worthy Chief Templar, will open the proceedings, and the following gentlemen will give addrestes Mr J. W Jago, of Dunedin ; Mr S. Capper, a celebrated lecturer on 1 temperance, lately from England ;Mr J. « A. 1). Adams, Past Grand Worthy Chief ' Templar; and other members of the i Grand Lodge Executive. * The musical arrangements will be con- ‘ ducted by Mr Charles Ray, Tickets may be had on application to t Mr Ranger, baker, East street, and mem- | bers of the Order. Prices—Tea and j meeting, Is 6d adults ; children under 12 ■ years of ago 9d. For the meeting only 6d. ' J 3 466 CHORAL SOCIETY. < Messiah, AT THE TOWN HALL, GOOD FRIDAY. Conductor -SIDNEY WOLF, R.A.M. 3 370 & Masonic dress concert will be given by The St. John’s Lodge, No, 1858, E.C., in the MASONIC TANGLED SUREST on FRIDAY, the l?th APRIL, 188 a Musical director Bro. S. Wolf, R.A.M. Programme in future advertisement. Baptist church, Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. ANNIVERSARY Tea Meeting A>D SALE OF WORK. GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1885. Tickets—ls Od each. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, Will be conducted by the Rev O. Dallaston, Chris' church, ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL sth.



3 333 d A 10 S' :tc 8, al )e a, 3° to of 3K n e, ag w a of as 32 .•'TnOE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE L DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. The Education B ;ard of the District of North Canterbury hereby publicly no ify that the Election of a Committee for the School District of Winslow, hell on the 26-h of January, having been declared null and void, under the power conferred on the Board by section 0.6 of the Educa tion Act, 187.7) the Board directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of 'he Householders in the said district be held pn WEDNES DAY, the B.th d»y °i Apijt, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five, at 7-30 o’clock in the evening, in the Schoolhouso, for the election of seven householders to form the Committee for such district for the year* ending with the fourth Monday in January next year. The Board further directs that the first meeting of such School Committee be held in the place appointed for the elec tion immediately after the election upon | the aame evening, I J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, March 23, 1885. 3 434



Auctions. or at F i-2 id r. >3 A RAKAIA SALE. APRIL 2nd, 1885. \-\7E SHALL OFFER AT THE Vt above SALE, about Merino and Crossbred EWES 2000 350 Q. uai * er- k'ck LAMBS ; a grand Also, Y Cattle, Horses, Pigs, and Sundries. i\ 3 463 MATSON, COX & CO. SATURDAY, APRIL 4th. IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN STEPHENS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the De( uty Ofli cial Assignee, to Sell by Public Auction, on the above date, on the premises, Bur nett street, BL ACK SMITH’S STOCK-IN-T RADE 'J OOLS, etc , in the above estate, consisting of Bellows, Anvil, Vice, Box andD.es, 3 largo Sledge Ham mers, and < flier Tools, quantity old Iron, Sundries, etc. Also, the EQUITY of REDEMPTION ! of that valuable T.S. 377, havi g a front age of 66ft on Burnett street. This will - be Sold on very l.beral terms. Sale at 12 30. 3 464 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. PRELIMIN ARY ANN OUNO £ MENT IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN AND GXJUEK PROPERTY, Being a portion of that well-known and VALUABLE ESTATE, GROVE FARM. MR T.. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.), has received instructions from Robert Wilkin, Esq., to offer l y Public Auction, at the Arcade, on an early date, A portion of that well-know Property i Grove Farm, which is now being divided into Suburban Building Allotments, fronting Carter’s ter race, Graham’s road and Grove ( street, and is known to contain some of the most valuable Subur ban Property that has ever been offered to the public in this dis trict, and the locality is everything that can be desired. A large pro portion of (he frontages have a northern aspect ; the Land is of ( first-class quality, and there are many magn ficent Sites for Villa Residences. The road from the end of the bridge (Carter's terrace) is now being fei.ced on both sides to the Boundary road leading to the main thoroughfare to Lonsr beach. There are also laid off a number of small holdings, facing Graham’s road, which will be found very suitable for paddocks for per sons s tiding their slock to the County Saleyards, or wishing to procure a small farm mar town. Now that the Traffic Bridge is about to be erected, it will be found to be very, convenient for persons having their busi ness in Ashburton, and desirous of resid it.g in the country, as it is close to the town; but the river being between, affords the same advantage as if they were living some distance away. SPECIAL NOTE. It is doubtful if there is a property in Now Zea ! and offering the same advantages as Grove Farm does. The Land is of the ( very beat quality, and the position cou’d not be improved, lying as it does about midway between the important town of Ashburton and the rising township of TinwalJ. At each of these places con venient Saleyarda have been erected, and the large attendance at the weekly mar kets proves that the settlers in the neigh borhood are fully alive to the advantages which these markets offer. Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect the several lots to be offered previous to the sale, T. BULLOCK, 2 203 . Auctioneer, TO PARTIES IN SEARCH OF FIRST CLASS AGRICULTURAL LAND. SATURDAY, 4th APRIL, At 2 p.m. At the Salerooms, Don street, INVERCARGILL, A portion of the famous Gladfield Estate, Bona, Fide Sale. OEfLY NOMINAL RESERVES. :AC RES 11,000 ACRES. } Subdivided into areas extending from 100 1 to 250 acres. JO, MoARDELL (on behalf of the , British and New Zealand Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited) in con junction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited, has received instructions to sell by auction on the i above date, That portion of this valuable property known as Mayfield, comprising about 3,000 Acres of deep rich lind, all of which is in an ad vanced state of cultivation, and in such good heart that a large annual return is assured to anyone ac quiring a Farm on the Estate. The sale of this fine b!cck of land may be considered as boing offered to the public Without Reserve. The intention being to sell at prices to » suit the times, and on exceptionally easy terms, viz , 10 per cent, cash, 10 percent, in six months, 15 per cent, in twelve • months, remainder secured on the pro- I perty at a low rate of interest, , These terms are practically such as to ' J admit of Instalments of purchase money being paid from the land itse f. The remainder of the property will in the meantime be open for private sale in such areas as buyers may require, and on terms that will be within the reach of any * practical farmer of model ate means, a large f proportion of the purchase money being B allowed to remain secured on the pro ? perty at 6| per cent, interest. * The Gladfield Estate was a first soke * tion by Mr Mackintosh on the Oreti " Plains, a*, d adjoins the well-known pro a perty of Messrs Smith and Kingswell, as 8 also the deferred payment block of 4,003 £ acres —every section of which is non oo “ cupied by thriving at tilers. ® The Oreti Plains, of which Gladfie’ 1 6 was a special selection, is now 0 established as the best and largest area r of wheat-growing land in Southland, and S' the whole of the properly to be offered is within easy distance of the Winton or Otautau railway stations. 6 For plans and full particulars apply to \ the British and Now /('.’and Mortgage n and Agency Company, uunited ; or the National Mortgage and Agency Com pany, Limited, Invercargill, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and 4 Agents throughout the colonies. 3 403



Auctions. SHEEP SALE AT RAKAIA. mHB NEW ZB ALA ED LOAN AND { MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. (Limited), will offer by Public Auction, AT RAKAIA, ON THURSDAY, THE 2nd APRIL, 5000 Merino EWES, sound mouh 1000 e ” no AETHERS, sound from some of the most celebrated flocks in Canterbury, Also, MERINO LEICESTER AND LIN COLN RAMS. Sale at 12 o’clock. C. W. TORNER, Agent, Bakaia, E. G, STAVELY, 3 409 Auctioneer. Messrs r. vvilkin & co. (in conjunction with Messrs Fritd lander Bros.), WILL OFFER, AX THE TINWALD YARDS, ON TUESDAY NEXT, 7th APRIL, Qnnn Merino EWES, from the Lag- OUvU nihor Station. These Sheep have long boon favorably known for their quality of wool, and i should command the attention of flock owners and. others. 3 484 ] GERALDINE SALEYARDS. THE MONTHLY SALE OF Stock Will be held in these Yards, DN WEDNESDAY, Ist APRIL, 1885, AT which the undersigned will Sel* by Public Auction, In account of L. Walker, Esq., Four Pea rs Station— Half-bred SHEEP (fat) 200 Merino EWES o Pure Leicester RAMS I O )n account of C. G. Tripp, Etq , Orari Gor<.e— . o Crossbred SHEEP i 5» YjQ Merino EWES Merino RAMS Merino EWES, station sheep JOOO aud really good line, and will be sold in lots to suit pur chasers 2-tooth Crossbred SHEEP, /GO mix d sexes qq Crossbred SHEEP (fat) Merino EWES, large framed sheep and in go d condition . Bait-bred LAMBS (a splendid 500 i ot ) j Merino EWES j Crossbred EWES Pure Leicester BAMS 14 Shropshire Down RAMS n account of F. W, Donkin, Esq , The Warren— Well-bred CATTLE, ra : xed "Li sexes » On account of other clients-- 3-year-old STEERS (fat) s 3-year-old STEERS and I HEIFERS, iu forward condi tion 2-year-old S T E E R S and 14 HEIFERS - Dairy COWS 5 PIGS (fresh conditioned stores) j SOW and 9 Weaners Additional entries wifi be received to mr of salq. J. MUNDELL & CO , 479 Auctioneers. SELWYN, Sheep. Sheep. Sheep ILES & CO., have received instruc tions from various owners, to Sell by Public Auction, at MILTON STATION YARDS, (Formerly known as Giggs’, on the Se wyn), ON THURSDAY, 2nd APRIL, On account of the Culvordon Estate, Merino EWES On account of Jno. Cordy, Esq , r Merino EWES I ODD The above are good, sound, healthy owes, fresh from station. On account of a client. Merino WETHERS * 2000 On account various owners, Crossbred EWES 3 000 \lso, I 000 Croßabred WBTHERS Aho, GQOO ro3sblred U.AMEBS Also, „ Merino EWES, with Lambs at 35° foot 4, G, and Full-Mouthed Cross -000 bred EWES On account of Messrs Sutton and Monk house, ~ 2-Tocih Cross bind EWES hL/ ~. G and Full-Mouthed • Crossbred /O EWES On account of whom it may concern, t Merino EWES, from the * j'OO- Stoneyhurst Station Sound mouthed good healthy Ewes. Miles and Co. are in a position to sup ply Superior Rams of all descriptions, orders for which can be taken at Sale. k conveyance will meet the following rina at Dunsandel to lake Purchasers the Sale; —Express from Christchurch ng South ; Morning Train from Ash rton ; aud midday Train fron Ashbvy- Lunphejjn at 12- o’clock. S Jq. tq commence at 12.39 sharp. 3 483 MILES & CO. J. T. FORD., Auctioneer.



George Jameson. Rye Grass Seed. J AM A CASH PURCHASER. GEO. JAMESON, 7 230 Ashburton. To Farmers. I am a CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, OATS and BARLEY. GEO. JAMESON, 3 206 Ashburton. Sheep Dip. FOR SALE, DIP, in 5 gallon drums AND fJIHOMAS’S DIP, in 151 b tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton. Tenders. TENDERS Wanted for FENCING. Apply to Max Feiedlandbb. 3 476 > TENDERS Wanted for Building Three roomed House at Waterton town ship. Plans and specifications at Guar dian office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be in by March Slat, 1885. 3 426 MILES HOOD. COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for— Traffic Bridge over Ashburton River, at Ashburton. Plans and specifications can be seen at Council office, Ashburton ; and tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a.m., Friday, Ist May next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 3 468 County Engineer. mENDERS are invited for BUILD- I ING Grain Store at Wakanui, for Mr James Brown Plans acd specifica tions can be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 10 a.m. on SATUR DAY, 4th April next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 3 469 R. BIRD. are invited for CARTING X 3,(00 Bushels of. Oats (more or less), from Fuapuna Farm to Valetta Railway Station. The grain to bo loaded into drays, carted to Railway Station and loaded into trucks and to be covered throughout. Carting to be finished within three weeks of threshing, which will pro bably take place in two weeks time, L-.wea* or any lender not necessarily accepted. Tei d. rs to bo in on or before 3rd April, 1885, Apply bj letter to G. L. TWENTY MAN, 3 470 Ruapuna. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, * UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE HL AGENT. VESKLY SALlTevery SATURDAY, at 13 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ITIOR SALE Second-hand DRAYS, ’ in good order. J ALFRED HARRISON TO LET—Section, well fenced, with good stable thereon, cheap, near Reid and Gray’s yards. ALFRED HARRISON. FOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4Mt. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON Thos. Bullock. Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lots 18 and 41, each containing 1 rood 39 perches, Allenton Suburban District Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanui road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakanui road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing |-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 63, 65, together with house, Ailenton, near the Woollei\ Factory Lot 24, Alford Forest road, together with dwelling-house Five acres, first class building site, corner of Middle and Allan road TINWALD. .Lot 43, fenced and p anted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 856, 359, 360 Lots 8, li, 101, McMurdo street Lits 234, 235, 236, 237, Anne street HINDS, Lot 56 TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 1090, Wilis street, with five-roomed bouse, well situated 535, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 545, 554, 555, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. TO LET ; A cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s a week Commodious premises in Fast street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevortou Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road, Tinwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Comfortable House, together with Stable, near the Woollen Factory Office in Arcane Shop and dwelling in Moore street. 12s 6d per week—commodious boarding house to let at the above rental MISCELLANEOUS : FOR SALE. Barb wire No 8 and 10 fencing wire Spring carts, new, from Ll 9 to L 24 'bhoughs, harrows, drays Strong building Sor removal, suitable for granary or stable (Quantity of mixed Firewood, from Wai mate, at 30s per cord Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON.



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