Tuscan wheat from plaintiff before August 1884 Saw a sample. Could not any where it was grown. Thought plaintiff said it was from Mr Roberts’ section. Received a letter from Mr Turner pro duced in the beginning of August. An swered on August sth, stating that the wheat had never been under lien to the Company. Received a reply dated August 7th from defendant saying, “I would strongly recommend you not to pay Hussey for any wheat you have had from him as the matter is in the bands of our solicitors, and .you will learn that the grain is ours.” Knew from defendant’s previous letter that plaintiff vras under lien to the Company. Bussey delivered the wheat. Some horses came to witness's place about three weeks after the wheat. Hussey sent fif teen or twenty, but said some belonged to other parties, and asked witness to keep them. A Ifew hardies and a quarter tank were sent also. Bought and paid Mr Hnssey for those. The horses were taken away. Hussey said he was going to take them, and they disappeared next day. The fences in his place Hnssey said were insecure.—George Oleland, plaintiff’s cousin ; Remembered meeting defendant on Sept. 29th at theßakaia Hotel. Messrs Pyke, McDonald, Turner, and a stranger were present in,the coffee-room. Defen dant made statements which witness tcok a note of within five minntes afterwards. Mr Turner said that Messrs Wilding and Caygiil had written to Mr Cooke, asking him whether he would accept the respon sibility of hia agent. He (Sic Cooke) had replied, “Yes, certainly ; that he was prepared to spend LSOO on that sp cial case, and LSOU on two other cases.” Mr Turner also said that he had spent an hour and a half with Mr Fisher, who had said that the case was a clear one of lar ceny. Imagined! it meant a case that was afterwards tried in the Resident Magistrate's Court at Rakaiu between the Company and the plaintiff. Turner further said, “That if Hussey had gone to him' and apologised, he should have done his utmost to get him off; that he was a d— scoundrel, and would now get two years.” Turner fur ther said, “If ho- had come over to the office on a certain day, he would have put him in prison.”—David Thomas, auc tioneer : Had heard Mr Turner say on several occasions that Hnssey was an in fernal rogue, and that he intended to pnt him “over the hill,” He said “if he did not give him two years he would eat his hat” Witness told Mr Turner iff Ashburton that if Hussey bad taken anything away he (witness) would see Hussey and get it taken back. Saw Hussey, who’said nothing had been re moved.—Arthur Makeig, Clerk of the 1 Odott at South Bakaia: Produced the irffiftmation laid by defendant. Had heard defendant, speak of plaintiff as a d—- scoundrel, and say that ha would give plaintiff two years “over the hill” as sure {as his name was Turner. This language had been used several times.— Vincent Adolphus Pyke, agent of the Bank of New Zealand at Bakaia : At the Bakaia Hotel heard Mr Turner say he had been in consultation with Mr Fisher for two hoars on Mr Hussey. Mr Turner said Hussey was a d scoundrel, and would probably get two years. He didfnot take down wbat was said.—Angus Mur ray, farmer : Heard defendant say that the Company authorised him to spend LSOO to send Bussey to gaol.—William Jamas Hussey, the plaintiff: Had been farming in the Bakaia district for about nine years. Sold 200 bushels of wheat to Mr Cameron, which were grown on Roberts’ land, and were not under lien to the Company. The stacks were grouped together, but Roberts’ wheat was stacked by itself. The Company had cent in a bill against him for over 1800. All his property under bill of sale bad been seised. Had given up the farms because McKerrow and Co. had mortgaged them, tod he was adviud to give them up. Gave McKerrow and Co. a bill of sale six years ago. Had never heard that their securi ties had been handed , over to the Com pany. Sold a half tank and some hurdles to Mr Cameron. Took away no horses that were in the bill of sale. r > he Com pany took nine that were named iu the pill of sale. Mr Turner and Mr Pyke sent up the bailiffs. Was not told that it was the Official Assignee/ The only horses he sent to Cameron which belonged to himself were two he had net paid for. One was a big mare, bay, with an anchor brand. The other was a big bay horse without brands. One was Blossom and the other Dick.— Charles William Turner, the defendant, had been informed by James Dent that plaintiff had been selling wheat from sec tion 34169. over which the Company bad alien. Wrote to Mr Cameron, as the Company’s agent, i n September 29, at the hotel, spoke to Mr Pyke first. Said he bad seen Mr Fisher, and that he was sorry Hnssey should make himself liable to such a prosecution, and that if Hussey had come and explained matters, he would have endeavored to waive the matter. Had no recollection of calling Hussey a d—— scoundrel. _ Also said that if he had come over to witness on a certain day he would have been locked up. Never used the word “ larceny,” or referred to “ over the hill. ” A few days before, at the Post-office, Hussey had in an abusive manner said he wished “to have it ont,” and was “ as good a man” as witness. . Witness had meant that if plaintiff assaulted him he would have him locked up.—Learned counsel having ad dressed the jury, his Honor summed' up. The jury retired, and after an absence of mote than an hour, returned with a ver dict for plaintiff, damages LIOO, on the count for slander, but on the other two counts there was no libel—His Honor gave judgment for LIOO, with costs sc cording to scale.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the c opinions expressed by our correspondents. t

THANKS.

To the Editor. SlE,— Will you kindly allow me space to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to-Mr and Mis Fox and the good people of Ashburton in general for the very kind and liberal manner in which they contri buted sufficient money for me to go to lor the benefit of my health. John Habk>n, Inmate, Old Men’s Home. Ashburton, Jan. 20th, 1885.

THE RAILWAY TARIFF.

To the Editor. Plß,—--I enclose a copy of a letter re ceived by me to-day from the Minister of Public Works in reply to an enquiry from me re a reduced and re-adjusted nulwsy tariff. The copy of the new tariff, referred to in the letter as enclosed, ' did not accompany it, but I believe it is contained in the last Gazette, lam, etc., W. 0. Walker. Valetta, Jan. 17,1885. [Copy.] “ Railway Department, “Head Office,'Wellington, “January 13. I§Bs. i* Sir, —With reference to your'letter of"otn Lecepiber, (he rpppipt of which prja ‘i*oknowledgpd op 10th ultimo, res upding rate* for carriage of grain, I have nqw the honor to ipform you that a new . scale of charges for the New Zealand It’ulWaya bw been gesetted, and comes iftto operation on Monday qext, which to ponff alters the existing i»te on

grain. I enclose a copy of the revised tariff. “I have the honor to be, Sir, “ xour obedient servant, “ Edward Richard on, *• Minister for Public Works.” “ W. C. Walker, Esq., M.H.R., “ Ashburton.

THE ARMY TROUBLES.

(by telegraph). Blenheim, To-day. The charge of obstruction against the Salvation Army hts been dismissed. The Court, consisting of Mr Allen, R.M., and Mr Douslin, J.P., held that the weight of evidence was against the meeting having obstructed the Market Square, and that the complainant’s remedy for the matters he person ally complained of was by an indict ment for being a nuisance. The Bench also considered that the Army was not to be held responsible for the crowd which collected in expectation of the Army coming into the square, and which was in square before they arrived to hold the meeting. The complainant was ordered to pay Cou't costs only. His counsel gave notice of appeal on the ground that there was evidence of l<“gal obstruction, and that the Bench was bound to convict Complainant’s witnesses estimated the crowd at from 200 to 500, but professional evidence showed the square vould hold 10,000 soldiers in close column or 4,500 in looser order. It was proved also that vehicles could drive round the crowd, and that traps were at a standstill beemsa the occupants were listening to the Army ser vice. The information against Baker, the Secretary, for wantonly disturbing Mr Fildaa by beating the big drum was post poned till next Monday. Complainant offered to withdraw it, but the Ai my de clined to accept the withdrawal, as they wish it decided as a teat question.

TELEGRAMS.

fPRK PBF.SH ASSOCIATION.! Industrial Exhibition. Wellington, Yesterday. A meeting of the Committee of Aid and Advice to the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition was held to-night, when a number of sab-Committees were appointed to carry out certain details. Government Insurance. The first meeting of the Board of Direc tors of the Government Insurance As sociation will be held on Friday next. Drowned. A young man named Brooks, son of the inspector of permanent way on the Wel lington and Masterton railway, was drowned in the Hutt river yesterday. He was bathing when he was suddenly seized with cramp. The Arawa- The steamer Arawa will take 5,000 car cases of frozen meat from Wellington. She commenced loading this morning. Heavy Penalty. At the Supreme Court civil sessions plaintiff was nonsuited in the case Arm strong v. Wel'ington-Manawatu Railway Company. Armstrong tendered for a contract and lodged LSOO. His tender was accepted, but his bondsman withdrew, and as the tender was not signed in time the Company forfeited the deposit. The lonic. Wellington, To-Jay. The lonic, from London, arrived at 3 30 a.m. Wallsend Mine. Wesjpobt, Yes'erday. The Koranui coal-miners commenced work to-day. The difference at the WeSt port mine will probably be settled this week. Tin Ore. A deposit of tin ore has been discovered in the Karamaa district, A parcel will be sent to Dr Hector. A Juvenile Offender. Blenheim, Yesterday. A boy of 14, named James Browne, was charged at the B M. Court to-day with maliciously injuring another boy named Tucker, by an explosion of gunpowder. Browne called Tucker to pick up some powder off the ground, which ne spilt in loading a toy canon, and whilst Tucker was doing so, it is alleged Browne ex ploded the powder with a lighted match. Tucker’s face was severely burned, and Browne’s slightly. Browne’s defence was that he accidentally ignited the powder as he was letting off the canon. The Bench held that although gross carelessness had been shown, which deserved punishment,

yet there was not sufficient evidence of wilful intent to send the case for trial. The charge was dismissed. The Bench commented severely on the action of the person who sold him the powder. Dunedin Tramway Company. Dinedin, Yesterday. The annual report of the Dunedin and Suburban Tramway Company shows that the revenue account has a credit balance of L 1,732 7a 3d, which ii L 635 17s 9d less than the previous year, although there is L 2,603 10a 9d less expenditure f r work ing. The income from fares has fallen off by L 3.705 7s 3d. The Directors regret this outcome of the year’s working, and attribute it to the great depression that baa existed. The profit and loss account stands in debit 1.3,581 19s 31. As each passenger costs over 2£d to carry, the Directors have determined to discontinue the sale of the packet tickets of twelve for 2s 6d. Drowned. A girl three years old, daughter of Mr Finlay Mackay, farmer, Mataura, was drowned through falling into a small well. Infiuest. At the inquest on W. A. Young, of Palmerston, who was found drowned in Shag river, a verdict was returned of “Accidentally drowned whilst in an apo pletic fit." Coal. Invercargill, Yesterday. At Arrowtown, Professor Black ana lysed a sample of coal from a 14ft seam, close to the surveyed line of the Mararoa railway, and about 20 miles from the end of the present formation. He pronounced the coal equal to the West Coast, the per centage cf water being only two. The seam is about 75 miles by rail from Bluff harbor.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1885.



Meetings. QT. STEPHEN’S SCHOOLROOM. TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, January 20 and 21. PROFESSOR LIO MEDO, whose lectures, by the concurrent testi mony of the press throughout the colo nies, are declared to be both instructive and amusing, respectfully begs to solicit the attendance of ladies and gentlemen on this occasion, when two lectures on the subjects of phrenology and mesmerism will be delivered. Tuesday, 20th January, subject on phrenology. Wednesday, 21st January, subject, the philosopy of mesmerism. Examinations and experiments. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8p m. Admission Is; children under 12, 6d ; a few reserved seats 2s. p. —Persons wishing private consult tation may obtain it at the close of the entertainment each evening. 1 HO 0 DDFE LLOWS' HALL. GRAND REMENYI CONCERTS, (Under the special patronage of his Excel lency Sir W. F. D. Jervois, K C.M.G., K C. 8., and Lady Jervois). FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. For REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMEINYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI One Night Only. The world-famed and only KING OF v lOLINISTS, Pronounced by press and public as the Greatest Musical Genius that ever appeared in the Southern Hemisphere. Under engagement to Messrs Rignold & Allison, of Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. EDOUARD REMENYI will be assisted by Miss Hattie B. Downing (Soprano), Mr Rudolf Himmer (Tenor), and Mr Isidore Lucls'one (Solo pianist). Box office now open at Jones’s. FRANK WESTON, 1 l;7 Business Manager. Friedlander Bros REP ARE FOR THE HARVEST.



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Tme Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially trpe of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is pf the highest value. As sopn as it has beep tested arid proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in whiph the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H, 8., and in every way trying to induce sudering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H, B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised I names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “Hop” or “Hops” in their name or in any way connected with them or their name, arc imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing genuine Hop Bitters, or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita (ions counterfeits.



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Public Notices; fJIHE AUSTRALASIAN MUTUAL LIVE STOCK Insurance Society. Capital— £loo,ooo. HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, PIGS And DOGS, INSURED against Death from Natural Causes, Accident or Disease ; also during transit by r%i!.or sea. Claims promptly paid. Insurances may bol effected. Proposal Forms and all information obtained on application to GEORGE JAMESON, Agent for the Ashburton District. 1 188



HIGH SCHOOL At this School Boys are taught Classics, Mathematics. Science, modern languages and English in all its branches. By special arrangement any boy may be allowed to study only such subjects as may be necessary for Commercial pur suits. The Boys’ School opens on MONDAY, 2nd February. GIRLS’ SIDE. At the Girls’ School instruction is given in History, Geography, Arithmetic, Higher Mathematics, French, Latin, German, Science, Drawing, Needlework and Vocal Music. The Girls’ School opens on FRIDAY, 30th instant. Fees, L2 2s per term for each school, payable in advance. For further particulars apply to the Headmaster, or to „ J. E. BUCHANAN. * Ashburton, January 17, 1835. I 100 QO R N AND C HAFFsTO RE. Jones & Bradshaw Having removed to those large pre mises in Havelock street, lately occupied by Messrs Robinson and Townsend, op posite Mr A. Harrison’s auction rooms, where they will continue to supply the following goods :—Flour, bran, sharps, oats, ciushedoats, oatensheaf chaff, oaten straw chaff, chickwheat, pig feed, rock salt, carrots, potatoes, oniors, oatmeal, sugar, teas, cheese, candles, soap, etc , etc. J. &B. keep machinery on the premises for dressing and cleaning ell kinds of grass seed, wheat, oats, etc , etc.; also crushing. Steam portable chaffculter for cutting chaff’on farmers’ premises, fitted with all necessary appliances for n aking good work. 1 87 JONES & BRADSHAW. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF is ORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. The Board in pursuance of power in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section G 4, hereby directs that a Publij MEETING of the Householders in every School District throughout the Education District of North Canterbury, be held on MONDAY, the twenty-sixth day of January, one thousand eight bun dled and eighty-five, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the Election in each dis trict of seven householders (section 58) to form the Committee for such d J strict for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next year. The place of meeting shall be the Schoolroom in each district, and this is I understood to mean the main schoolroom in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each School Committee be held in the place appointed - for the Elec tion, and immediately after the Election, upon the same evening. The Board further request that the Chairman of each public meeting make to the Board, immediately after the election, a return of the names of the several house holders elected to form the Committee, and recommends that each Chairman of Committee report his own election as soon as possible. J, V, COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, January 9, 1885. 1 56



Ecclesiastical. gUNDAY SERVICES. I shall hold Morning Service at Tinwald next Sunday at lla.ra. ; at Weaterfield at 3 p.m., and at Longbeach at 7 p.m. R. F. GARBETT, Curate. The following is the order of Services for the months of February and March:— February 1. Mt Somers, 11 a ra. Singletree, 3 p.m, AltordStation 7 p. m. February 8. Windermere 11 a. m. Waterton, 3 p.m. Tinwald, 7 p,m. February 15. Waterton, 11 a. m. Shepherds’ Bush, 7 p.m. February 22. Winslow,lo.3o a.m. Weaterfield, 3 p.m. Tinwald, 7 pm. March 1. Mt Somers, 11 a.m. Singletree, 8 pm. AlfordStat;oi,7p m. R. 1 116 March 8. Tinwald, 11 a.m. Waterton, 3 p.m. Longbeach, 7 p.m. March 16. Waterton, 11 a. m. Winslow, 3 p.m. Windermere 6 30 do March 22. Lismore, 11 a.m. Westerfield, 3 pm. Tinwald, 7 p.m. March 29. Mt Somers, 11 a m. Singletree, 3 p. m. Alford Station 7p.m. F. GARBETT, Curate. Tenders. rjlO HARVESTERS. Wanted TENDERS at once for CUT TING, making into Hay and Stacking 70 acres of Grass. For particulars, apply to DONALD McLEAN, 1 H 8 Lagmhor. H ARVESTING. WANTED TENDERS for Cutting, Binding, Stooking and Stacking 540 acres wheat and 3JO acres oats, in blocks of 200 acres or uj wards. Tenders to be in by M INDAY, 26 ch instant. Apply, WM. BROWN, 1 H 9 Mitcham. WANTED TENDERS Cutting, Tying, Stooking, Stacking, and Thatching 44 acres oats, on Grove Farm. 1 Apply Robkkx B. Jlff. 161 rfIENDERS are invited for the Purchase of section No. 32, with House and Shop, on the Alford Forest road. For terms apply to the undersigned, to whom the tenders must be addressed not later than the 29th instant. The highest ten der not necessarily accepted. 1 103 0. BISHOP. rjY O TENDERERS.] TENDERS Wanted for Stooking and Stacking not less than 300 acres grain. Apply to Thomas Mook Bang ok for con- i - ditions. For Stooking and Stacking 300 acres grain, Methven. Apply to Hakdy and Co , or the undersigned, for conditions. HOLMES & LODGHREY, 1 72 Solicitors, Christchurch. To Let and For Sale. TO LET, —Five-Boomed COTTAGE, with Half-Acre LAND, Princes street. Apply, office of this paper. 1 89 OR SALE CHEAP.



A COMBINE, ENGINE, and ELE VATORS complete. The purchaser will have the chance o£ threshing from 1000 io j. 500 acres crop at current rates. Apply to 12 2373 FRIEDLANDER BROS. Auctions. THURSDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at Gates’s Factory, Peter street, 2 Chests Drawers Circular Saw Office Cabinet Pictures Chairs Tables Washing Machine Venetian B 1 nda Large Wax Doll Wool Mats and Sundries ALFRED HARRISON, 1 112 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JANUARY 22ud. SPECIAL ENTRY. NEW STRING BINDERS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Importers, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, 2 now Buckeye String Reapers and Binders. The machines are noted for the good work they have done in other districts, although not much known in this country. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 1 102 Auctioneer. V. R. In the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Canterbury District. Between the South British Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand (plaintiffs) and A. Moore and Company (defendants).



rjio JOCKEY CLUBS. LIBERAL ARRANGEMENTS may be made with the undersigned for the Supplying and Working of Totalisators. References from principal Clubs in Otago and Southland. MASON AND ROBERTS, Box 846, P. 0., Dunedin. £2,000 DUNEDIN CUB. £2,000. Will Close To be Run Will Close Feb, 24tb. 26th Feb. next. Feb. 24th. 4,000 at 10s. 137 Prices. D UNEDIN CUP. 40 Nominations. First 000 Second 200 Third 100 Starters divided 200 Non-starters do 200 1,200 Gash Awards. Tasman, in presenting the above Pro gramme, would suggest that early appli [ cation should be made, as from the large amount of support that has been promised from the sporting public, in all probability No. 2 will be started on the same event. Names of principal winners can always be obtained, and books open for inspection to subscribers. Each ticket has six chances, and can obtain a prize in each drawing. Remittances may be made by Post Office Order, payable to Tasman only. Cheques, with Is exchange, payable to a number or bearer only. Two stamps necossa y for replies. Address only to— TASMAN, Care Mason and Roberts, Box 246, P. 0., Dunedin. jQ UNEDIN CUP ADA MELMORE will close on or about 24th Feb., 1885. 10,000 members at 10s each. Cash awards. 2 at £‘CS —£2oo I Dunedin Cup. £2,020 Each ticket will have eight chances One extra ticket free of charge will be given for each dozen tickets purchased. Registered letters and telegrams not accepted. Please send notes or P.O. orders when convenient. Address—ADA MELMORE, Care of Mr Mitchell, 1 U 5 Rox 318, Poet Office, Dunedin.



On TUESDAY, the 3rd day of February, 1885, MR THOMAS BULLOCK will, by direction of the Sheriff of Canter bury, acting under a writ of sale issued out of the above Court, at the suit of the abovenamed plaintiffs, sell by Auction at the Arcade. Burnett street, Ashburton, in the said judicial district of Canterbury, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of February, 1885, at one o’clock in the afternoon, All the Equity of Redemption of the defendant, Adolphus Moore, and in all that parcel of land contain ing by admeasurement 498 acres 1 rood 28 perches more or leas, being rural section numbered 27572 in the Hinds Survey District, sub divided into four paddocks, and | well watered with a County water race. The above property will be sold in one let w'itii 198 acres turnips, sown down, with grass growing thereon, possession of which can be given at once, and the balance of 300 acres now In crop, on or about the Blst day of March. The land is subject to a mortgage of L 750 and interest at the rate of per cent, per annum, the mortgage being re deemable on the 15th day of September, 1885. The Officer executing the writ is Alex ander Lean, Esq., Christchurch, Sheriff of Canterbury. The solicitor of the plaintiffs issuing the writ is W. H. Wynn-Williams, Esq., of 211 Hereford street, Christchurch. T. BULLOCK, 1 43 Auctioneer.



Matson, Cox ft Co. J^J-ATSON COX AND LIST OF CO.’S Properties FOR SALE. LONGBEAOH — 157 Acres First-Class Land, thoroughly improved ; easy terms 1872 Acres First-Class Land, could be subdivided t 400 Acres best Land in district, all swamp land WAKANDI— -558 Acres good Land in grass; good improvements 285 Acres fair Land, improved, 100 acres in grass, plenty of water 90 Acres first-class Land, good garden, 2 miles from Ashburton CHEKTSEY— -715 Acres fair Land, [improved in grass* well fenced, plenty of water 596 Acres first-class Farm, thoroughly improved 30 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, adjoining township ALFORD FOREST -2424 Acres fair Land, 800 acres in grass, balance tussock, well fenced, plenty of water 20 Acres bush Land, R.S. 31131 244 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, ; good house, orchard, well fenced COALGATE— -2500 Acres good Land, first-class house, orchard, large portion English grass MATAURA— -2200 Acres first-class agricultural Land, Riverview Estate MOUNT HDTT— -2120 Acres within 4 miles of Methven Railway Station MAYFIHLD— -544 Acres, well fenced, good grass Land; easy terms 1000 Acres fair Land, unimproved, R.S. 30748 and 30749 600 Acres fair Land, well fenced, R.S. 31919 DDNSANDEL— 1 1500 Acres good sheep Land, thoroughly ' improved, plenty of water 497 Acres tussock Land, 2 miles from Bankside, R.S. 32151 1108 Acres fair Land, adjoining Tram way Reserve, R. S. 3205 and 32060



SE AFIELD— -242 Acres good Land, subdivided into 2 padlocks, fronting Beach 937 Acres, ring fenced, good Land ; low price, easy terms HINDS— -669 Acres in tussock, 6 miles from Rail way Station, plenty of water, B S. 28829, 28867, 28868, 28828 400 Acres, fenced, plenty of water, R.S. 27646, 27647, 27648, 27649 136 Acres, in tussock, near A. Moore and Co., B.S. 30809 100 Acres, fenced and improved, B S. 27795 RANGITATA ISLAND -308 Acres first-class Land, improve ments very good, all crop or grass 180 Acres very fair Land, fenced, school house on property, all in grass EALING -1090 Acres fair Land, ring-fenced, sub divided, plenty of water 265 Acres fair Land, all in Engsh grass and turnips, well fenced and watered 398 Acres fair Land, part improved, B.S. 32666 and 32593 337 Acres in tussock, very good Laud, adjoining station, B.S. 32935 WESTE RFIE LD— -150 Acres fenced and all in English grass adjacent to Railway, BS. 25009 SHEPHERD’S BUSH -100 Acres, good Land, 18 inches soil, to be let or sold WINS LOW - 337 Acres fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27882, 27833 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27884, 27885 RAKAIA SOUTH -68 Acres in tussock, good Land, R.S. 32114 RAKAIA NORTH -3473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water, R.S. 30073, 32289. 322810, 322811, 32384, 32385, 32156, 33238 SHERWOOD— - 800 Acres good Land, all in English grass, securely fenced, plenty of water MARONAN— -338 Acres in -tussock, R.S. 27929, 27930 MOUNT SOMERS— -500 Acres in tussock, R.S. 31469 DUNDAS— -1857 Acres good Land, plenty of water, splendid improvements, plantation, etc, all in grass BARRHILL— -2808 Acres first-class agricultural Land, well fenced, all in graaa WAITAIvI— -1200 Acres splendid Land, Reclaimed swamp, good improvements LIMEHURST— -2485 Acres good Land, fenced and sub divided, good improvements EASTCOTE— -2735 Acres good Land, fenced and sub divided, good improvements TIVERTON -1046 Acres splendid Land, well fenced and sub-divided, all in grass, easy terms WINCHMORE— -229 Acres good Land, only one crop taken off, large stable and cottage ASHTON— -180 Acres good grazing Land, close- to beach, well improved, would be let MITCHAM -4500 Acres first-class Land, late J. T. Brown’s, well fenced and watered, all in grass or crop, magnificent feed, good improvements.



QU I L L’S HOTEL, LIYERY, BAIT AND LETTINGj StfliblfiSj ASHBURTON. JOHN BEECHER begs to inform his friends and the public that he has under taken the management of the above Stables for Mr Quill, and trusts that his long experience in this particular line of business will ensure a share of public patronage. Single and double buggies always on hand for hire, and only first-class quiet and good horses, both in saddle and har ness, kept on the premises. Wedding and Picnic parties liberally arranged with, and those requiring con veyances of any description will save money by calling at the above Stables before hiring elsewhere. Horses bought and sold on commission and quietly broken to saddle or harness, and all charges strictly moderate. JOHN BEECHER, 10 2001 Manager.



Horse Breaking. TOTTY & LOVELL are prepared to Break Young Horses to Saddle at L2 each ; Saddle and Harness, L 3 10a. VIOTO AN STABLES, Tancred street. 9 1647



Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., whereby we are in a position to put far mers and others, who wish to try the CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, upon the best footing. NEXT WOOL SALE Vv ill be held on FRIDAY, JANUARY 16th, 1885. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal sash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. We can also supply Reapers and Bin ders of any make at Christchurch prices.



NEW TWEEDS ! I NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUMMER SUITS. I SUITS. Perfect Fit Guaranteed in the latest or any style that may be required, Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, WE have much pleasure in announcing to our friends and patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general ogress of our times that we have just coived a splendid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, etc., etc., of the best quality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICE CRAIGHEAD & 00., Taocfced street, Ashburton,



Matson, Cox & Co., WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR j"AS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNING As to Price, Sizes, and Particulate es Friday evening’s Guardian. is Attractive Display OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, AND SHOES A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), IS now showing a new, cheap and varied stock of Drapery, Millinery, Olothm Boots and Shoes which he is offering AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. As the Summer Season is now far advanced, great concessions will be made In the price of all summer goods. Ladies’ Fichus, Dolmans, Sunshades, Ties, Laces, Flowers, Zephurs, Prints and Muslins will be offered regardless of cost. The value of the following lines are beyond comparison, and a clearance must be effected. Ladies’ Trimmed Hats from Is lid Ladies’ new Sunshades ~ Is lid Ladies’ perfect fitting Corsets ~ Is lid Ladies’ Costumes ~ 7s 6d Twill Sheeting „ 9&d All wool Flannel ~ Hgd LADIES BLACK KID GLOVES, 2 FASTENERS, Is. Boots. Boots. Boots. A new and useful stock of Boots and Shoes from the beat Colonial and English Manufacturers of most astonishing value, come and inspect them and make your purchases. You will acknowledge them of unequalled quality and surpassing cheapness. Note the address— A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088



MURRAY^ #iT z RTO % s “ Tempus Fugitr E. MUEEAY inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10a. 150 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three yeais. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked down at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year's Gifts. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Eto., EAST STREET. 12 2331



T O FARMERS, CONTRACTORS and others. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, THE Celebrated •1* ANCHOR BRAND 1 11 In any quantity. ALBERT ROBERTS, West street, Ashburton. HGRIESSELICH AND CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2J per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35 Rg a l l o w a • WHEELWRIGHT Wafcanui road, Ashburton. (Next Ray’s Machine Shop) Special attention is devoted to all kinds of repairs. Combined with moderate charges. 211199 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for Do* posies at Gail, per cent, per annum for three months, and 6£ per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, manager. Office : Area u Chambers, Barnet street CARD —To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth. nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that will cure you free of charge. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope and sixpence to prepay postage to the Rev Joseph T. Inman, station D New York City, U. 8. A. 1 Mount sombrs & methyen ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1886, the undersigned will run a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Someth, for Sprlngbutn and Alford Forest, ther. connecting with Duff s Coach from Meth TA-j returning same* evening. Fares—Spri burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, return, 6s, v I«I>USU) va« v 127