CABLE NEWS.

LATfcST fHOhft tjJROP" TRLHORAMS —OOPYHIOHT. ! Monetary and Commercia 1 . London, May 2. New Zealand securities ; —Five per cent. 10-40 loan, iooj4 ; Four and a half percent. 1879-19041030, 100%; Four per cent, inscribed slock, 95 Colonial breadstuff's —Adelaide wheat, ex store, 395, an increase of is; Ade laide flour, ex store, has risen is to . ,28s; New Zealand- wheat, ex store, is unchanged, at 32s to 375. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the . United Kingdom is 3,170,000 quarters, - .an. increase of 200,000 quarters during ihe week. Tallow Australian, fair average quality fbeef, 31s 6d; mutton, 335. The present stock of tallow in London is 16,900. The market rate of discount has been reduced by to and is now quoted at one per cent, below the Bank %iate. Mutton. New Zealand frozen mutton, 5%d to sH& [Received May 5, 12 30 p m ] International Exhibition. London, May 4. The International Inventions Exhi bition of South Kensington was form ally opened to-day by the Prince of Wales. Shipping. . , Arrived—Orient R.M.S. Chimborazo from Melbourne, March 20. 1

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■ [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] Shipping. Melbourne, Yesterday. Arrived, yesterday —Orient Co.’s s.s. John Elder. Albany, Yesterday. The P. and O, Co.’s as. Clyde arrived this morning with the London mails of April 3rd. ' (Received May 5, 12 30 p.m ) Appontment Melbourne, To-day. Mr Allison D. Smith, of the New Zealand Railway Department, has been appointed Locomotive Superintendent of the Victorian railways.

TELEGRAMS.

[FEB PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] " Fatal Drowning. Auckland, To-day. Lee, a bashman, and John Murton, contractor, were drowned in Mercury Bay yesterday through the capsizing of a boat. The Late Collision. The Herald, which collided wi'h the Gairlock bn Sunday in the Manukau and afteawarda proceeded on her passage for Ogeymoulih, returned to Onehunga yester day; Eire hein2 compelled to run back for shelter, the weather being ex ceedingly dirty outside. The Gairlocn : 0 to be brought round to the harbor to effect necessary repairs. The Militia- The city and suburban militia rolls con tain over 3,090 names. Submarine Mines. The Hinemoa was engaged yesterday sounding, preparatory to laying submarine mines. Services Accepted. Government accepts the service of the Auckland troop of cavalry and naval coast guards. Suspected Murder. Lennox, suspected of mnrder at St. Louis, was brought np-at the Police Court this'morning and remanded till Friday. Come on, Russians! Arrived—Waihora, from Sydney, She brings eight 64-pounder guns and other warlike stores for the Government. Lieut. Stapleton and five seamen of the Royal Navy are among her passengers. The Mail. Wellington, To-day. The Penguin, with the ’Frisco mail, left Manukau at 11 56 this morning. The Southern arrangements are not yet de cided upon. The Coptic. The steamer Coptic got under weigh from Worser’s Bay this morning at six o’clock sharp, steering in a south easterly direction; ‘ . ' A.C. The Government have decided- that in future constables joining the Armed Con stabulary force shall be paid only 5s per day, being a reduction of Is upon that paid now. Drill instructors are not yet appointed, but this will be done immedi ately after the arrival of the contingent of the A.o.’s from the worth. The Arawa. The Colonial Secretary baa wired to the health authorities to report on the quar antine' station at Port Chalmers, and to have the place prepared to receive the passengers by the Arawa. Every precau tion is to be taken to prevent smallpox spreading. A Missing Boat. A boat containing four men is missing. A boatman named Blanvilte and navvies Timothy Doilo, Patrick Hickey and N. Neilson left the defence works yesterday afternoon in an open boat, to go to the head of Evans’s Bay for a cargo of sand. They have not since been beard of, and the search parties out have been unsuc cessful. Jfe is believed the boat was swamped on returning Volunteers. Dunepin, To-day. A Volunteer Corps of eighty strong has been formed at Caversham, price of Gold. It is reported that the bank have re duced the price of gold to sixpence an ounce.

SPORTING.

QEEALDINE RACES. First Day. (Bt/)ue Special Cobbespohdbnt). Obabi, To-day. Hubbles. Master Agnes, list 12lb (Shoonan)... 1 Royalty* 9st 71b (Walls) 2 Faust, 9«t 51b ... .- (Cotton) 3 Unit (Oat 71b—Dunne) and All Fours , (Set 71b—Watt) also ran. > Time—Amln IRsec. Tptaliaator—Ll 7s Hack Hubbles, Tehira \ ' Shadow Black Prince •*• ** Totalisator, L 4 19s. Autumn Handicap. Grand Duke, 7st 131 b (McLaughlin) 1 Vlnco, 6st 71b .... ... (Stewart) 2 Borderman, 7st 101 b ... (Evans) 3 T Ta’ebearori 9,t 4lb (Butler), and Con undrum, 7st2lb (Clark) also ran. Time, Bn>ia 55aec. Totalisator, L2lßs.

THE ASHBURTON &OABDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 5, 188§«



Use American Coj Hon. Bitters once and you will medicine. Test it. Tak n 6 other. #e-«urerand read. ’ "WeLls: “Rough orf' Coens.”—Ask for Rmgb 'on Corns,” 'Quick relief, complete, Mtmaneiit cure. Corns, warts, bun ons. The N.Z. thug Cp„ Gepcral v £ > : , |



Tenders. TENDERS Wanted for the Erection < f a Nine-roomed HOUSE at fimaru. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr H. M. Jones’s until the Bth instant. Tenders to be sent in by the lltb. No tender necessarily accepted. 5 690 Public Notices: FOUND— A Black and Tan DOG. If not claimed, and expenses paid, [ before Saturday next will be sold to defray expenses. Apply, Mcßae’s Stables, Ash burton. 5 694 rjio farmers, Wanted—TUßNlP FEED for 1,000 Sheep. GEO. JAMESON, 5 683 Ashburton. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON, DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton.



N.B.—Registry Office for Female Ser vant a. 4= 537 OKA REWARD. The above reward X/Ov will be paid to any person, not being the actual offender, who will give information leading to the conviction of the person or persons who wilfully set fire to my stacks of wheat at Seafield on Fri day evening, at half-past seven o’clock. 5 662 D4NIEL BRICK.



Reduction in the price op BREAD. On and after Monday next the under signed will SELL Bread at sd. The 41b Loaf, strictly for Cash. T. TAYLOR, 5 659 J. RANGER.



To the Members of St, Stephen’s Church. Applications for Sittings will be re ceived by the Parishioners Churchwarden from subscribing members or persons de sirous of becoming such, either by letter or personal application. The Churchwardens will also be in attendance on Sunday next, after the evening service, for the same purpose. A. C. PkICHaRD, Parishioners Churchwarden, 5 663 East street.



N o c E. All ACCOUNTS owin by Mclein Bros , to be sent in to me before May 7th, 1885. All amounts owing the above to be paid before May 7th, or legal pro ceedings will be taken. J. A. McLEAN. Netherby, April 27th. 4 634



ISS CARSON, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Wishes to announce that she has RE MOVED to the house in Burnett street, lately occupied by U. Alcorn, Esq. The next term commences on Ist May. A few vacancies for Piano pupils. Terms on application. 4 638



OI*UROH A s r R s CR' vVN LANDS. FOR SALE—The NEW ZEALAND CROWN LANDS GUIDE for 1884. Pricb, One Shilling. Apply, “GUARDIAN ‘ FFIOE. OF



nms ASHBURTON COUNTY J. STOCK AND SALEYARD3 COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following scale of charges : For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each For.thesecond 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, 7 , Secretary. V. R. Licensing Act, 1881, and the Licensing i- ct Amendment Act, 1883. NOTICE is hereby given that, In pur suance of the provisions of the abovenamed Acta, Quarterly (Annual) MEETINGS of tbe Licensing Com mittees for the Districts of Borough j of Ashburton, Mount Somers, and Upper Ashburton, will be held at the time and places set down hereunder, for the purpose of considering applications, of which duo notice is given : Borough of Ashburton—lst June, at noon, in the Courthouse, Ashbur ton Mount Somers—lst June, at noon, in the Road Board Office, Mount Somers Upper Ashburton—3rd June, at noon, in the Courthouse, Ashburton, and will stand adjourned to 4th June, at the same time and place Ashburton—4th June, at noon, in the Courthouse, Ashburton. J. R. COLYER, Clerk Licensing Committees. April 30tb, 1885. 5 664



pUBLIO ANNOUNCEMEJN T. OPEN MONDAY, 27th INST., 1885. MESSRS BAYLIS & CO. (late of Orir* ard Alcorn), have Commenced Busi ness as Family Grocers and Tea Defers, in Saunders’ Buildings, next to Mr Far ley’s, Bookseller, on above date. Messrs B. and Co. beg to announce to the public ofJAshburlon and Liatrict, that as they Buy for Cash and in the cheapest markets, (hey are in a position to Sell at the lowest possible prices, and tiust by punctuality and despatch to receive a fsir share of the public patronage. 4 584 BAYLIS & CO.



The education boabd of the DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UPPER RANG) TATA. The Education Board of the District of North Canterbury propose that the locality to the north-west of the Lismore School District, between the rivers Binds I and Rangitata, shall be formed into a new School District, to be called “ Upper Rangitata,” pursuant to the Education Act, 1877. The Board hereby 'calls a PUBLIC MEETING of the Householders of such locality, to be held at the house of Mr James Coskerie, on Wednesday, the sixth day of May, 1885, at two o’clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of Electing a Committee end considering the boun daries of the said proposed School Dis trict. The Board further directs that the first meeting of such School Committee be held in the place appointed for the elec tion, and immediately after the election, ih the same afternoon. J. V. OOLBOJINE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, April 13,1835. 4 617



Public Notices. it iO 10 i '\o SBEhP OWNERS in Seafield and district.—Dipping done at moderate charges. _ H. STROUTS. 4 5g2 Seafield. IT R F. G. THOMAS, SURGEON DENTIST, will visit Ashburton on THURSDAY, 7th y May, and may bo consulted at 4 Quill’s Hotel. 4 652 |IRIANGLE BUTCHERY. 0 WALTER MULLIS begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he has started business on his own account, .and hopes—by paying strict attention to - business and supplying everything of the very best quality—to merit a share of public patronage. "■ 4 *353 ZEALAND RAILWAYS. GERALDINE RACES, AT ORARI, sth and 6th MAY. 1 Saturday return tickets to Orari, will be ; issued at Christchurch, Timaru and in r i mediate stations, on the sth and Gth May, : and will be available for return up to and



including the 7th May. J P. MAXWELL, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Wellington, April 30th, 1885. ( SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARI DISTRICT. ANNUAL ELE'OTION, 2nd May, 1885. The following Candidates having been duly Nominated as Members of the South Rakaia Road Board : Brimicombe, Joseph Coster, Edward Stafford Holmes, David Gordon Lyttelton, Westcote McNab a Poll will be taken for the Election of Three of the a-bovecamed Candidates on Friday, the Bth instant, between the hours of 9 a.m. and G p. m., at the under mentioned places, viz : The Hoard Board Office, South Rakaia The Schoolhouse, Kyle. A. MaKeIG, Returning O ffic Rakaia, May 2, 1885. 5 683 Stock Bales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 ICCB MATSON, COX & CO.



Meetings. A PUBLIC MEETING will bo held at the Borough Council Chamber on WEDNESDAY, the 16th May, at 7 p.m,, to consider the advisability of form ing a Reserve Corps for Ashburton. B. EBIEDLANDER, 5 687 Mayor. ROAD DISTRICT. The Annual Meetingof RATEPAYERS will be held at the Road Board Office, Liamore, on THURSDAY, the 7th May, at noon. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 4 536 Chairman “ Ct WEETHEARTS, or MATED and £5 MAICHED.” REV. T. W. DUNN will deliver this, the most popular of his Lectures, in the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, TO NIGHT, At Eight o’clock. Mr Dunn attends to-morrow from 9 to 12 and from 2 to 5, to supply Chsrts at ss. 5 691 ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. SERMONS in connection with the above will be preached by the Rev Jos. Beeev, President of the Wesleyan Con ference, on SUNDAY, 17th MAY. A Popular Lecture, By the same gentleman, on America and American Life, will be delivered in the Oddfellows’ H»U, on WEDNESDAY, 20th May, commencing at 7-30. Adm s sion la. Particulars in future advertise ment, 5 685 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING anp INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will be received at the Society’s offices, Burnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 6 to 7.30 pm., THIS EVENING. Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £IOO upon first-class security. J. WARD, Directing Manager.



rtj ATERTON LIBRARY HALL * A GRAND Concert and Dance Will be held in the above Hall, in aid of the Library Funds, ON FRIDAY EVENING, MAY Bth, At 8 o’clock. Conductor Sidney Wolf, R.A.M. Admission to Concert, Is 6d ; admission I to Lance, 2s 6d. Return fares by Longbeach Coach at single rates. A special coach will leave the Post Office for those taking part in the concert at 6 o’clock. 4 649 J|KTHVEN LIBRARY. A CONCERT and DANCE in aid of the funds of Methven Library, will be held in the Schoolroom, Methven, on FRIDAY, May 22nd, at 7.30 p.ip. Admission —Reserved seats, a limited number only, 8s ; unreserved, ga. Dance, gentlemen, is j ladies free. 4 641



To Let and For Sale. TO LET—S-Roomed COTTAGE an-i GARDEN, Princes street. Aptly Office of this Paper. 4 644 TO LET—Two 4 Roomed HOUSES, with pantry to each, in Peter street. Rent moderate. Apply Elz Bros, Ashburton. 5 684 fllO LET, —Five-roomed House, oppo i site Borough School ; also Shop and Dwelling, Wakanui road. —H, M. Jones 4 649 TO LET—A six-roomed HOUSE and Eight Acres of Land, well fenced, situated on East Town Belt. Apply to T. Beankin. 3 453 FOR SALE OR TO LET.—Comfort able DWELLING-HOUSE, con taining 5 rooms and scullery, with out buildings and well cultivated garden and fruit trees of choice situate on Trevor’s road. For full particulars, ap ply to J. WARD & SON, Arcade Chambers. Also For Sale—A Smith ORGAN, 9 stops, knee swell, and grand organ ; quite new. 4 546



We have much pleasure in informing the Public that we have DISPOSED OF OUR GROCERY, IRONMONGERY, GLASS AND CHINA WARE BUSINESS, xo Mr Henry Zander. While thanking clients for their liberal support accorded us, we beg to ask a con tinuance of the same for our successor, in the above Departments. FRIEDLANDER BROS. gPECI AL NOTICE. With reference to the above, HENRY ZANDER Respectfully notifies the Public of Ashburton and its vicinity, that he has TAKEN OVER Part of the Old Established Premises formerly in the occupation of MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., and will henceforth carry on the GROCERY, IRONMONGERY, GIASS AND CHINA DEPARTMENTS, Under his direct supervision, and hopes by strict attention to the wants of his customers to meet with the continued patronage accorded to his predecessors. H. Z. having been in the district for many years, is well acquainted with the re quirements of the farmers and others, and having INCREASED his STOCK, by a choice Assortment of Goods, of a de scription that combine Cheapness with the first quality, he is confident that an in spection of the same will meet both the approbation and tastes of his customers and increase the patronage of the general public. Orders from the country will be promptly attended to, special arrange, ments having been made for the quiet dispatch of Goods to any locality desired. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT AND IMPORTER, &c. } FkIEDL ANDERS 1 BUILDINGS, AsHBUKXON. 5 658



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. VEJEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. FOR SALE—One treble-furrow plough, by Reid and Gray ; one double urr ow plough, by Duncan. ALFRED HARRISON. LET—Offices in Coleman’s Build- I ings. ALFRED HARRISON. FOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4ift. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. 1 2 laOR SALE—I Spring Oart, new; ' Spring Cart, in good order; double furrow Ploughs, good. ALFRED HARRISON



Auction. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6m. SALE OF Bush Land, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT ALFORD FOREST. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Messrs Fried lander Bros., to Sell by Public, at Mr Peter Peterson’s Farm, Alford Forest, on Wednesday, May 6th Rural Section 20S0G containing 46 Acres Part Rural Section 20236, containing 137 Acres Part Rural Section 20237, containing 64 Acres. The above Land is all heavily timbered. Terms at (<a e. Sale ftt X o’clock. tTbullock, 5 667 Auctioneer.



Auctions. Grove Farm Sale. THURSDAY, MAT 7. I .'“TENDING purchasers are reminded that the Sale of this Important Pro perty will take place AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, At 1 o’clock. 5 693 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Furniture Sale ON THURSDAY, 7th MAY, L ; BS, At Mr W. B. Moss’s Store, opposite Orange Hall, Burnett street. MATSON, COX & CO. have received instructions to Sell by Public Audio a, Without Reserve, The whole of Mr VV. F. Allen’s FURNITURE AND LINEN, ALL QUITE NEW. On view at the above store on Wednesday and day of sale. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. MATSON, COX & CO,, 5 672 Auctioneers.



WEDNESDAY, MAY 6iir. Clearing Sale AT ALFORD FORE T. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Peter Peterson (on account of his leaving the district, to Sell by Public Auction, at his Farm, Alford Forest, his IMPROVED FARM, Being R.S. 22649 and 2C938, containing 44 Acres, part bush and part in English grass, on which is erected a Dwellinghuuae, Stable, Cow Shed and Hut The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. The Farm can be sold either in whole or separately if desired. This is a very favorable opportunity for a person of small means to procure a comfortable homestead. Inspection invited. THE STOCK COMPRISES— -4 Horses 30 Head mixed Cattle, also, Spring Cart and Harness, Household Furniture, Carpenters’ Tools, 25 Cords Firewood, Stakes, Posts and Rails, Sundries, etc. Sale at 12 30. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer, SPECIAL ENTRIES. On account of Mr S. McClemont— -10 Horses (hacks and draughts), broken and unbroken On account of Messrs Hood and Edson— -14 Draught Horses, broken and un broken On account of Mr W. T. Smith— -6 Horses (draughts and hacks) broken and unbroken On account of Mr James Harvey— -4 Fat Bullocks 4 Head young Cattle Also, a Contractor’s Plant N.B. — Special Entries can be made with the Auctioneer, Mr Peterson, on the Farm, or Mr John Tisch, at the Alford Forest Hotel. 4 G 25



THURSDAY, MAY 7th. IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN AND OTHER PROPERTY, Being a portion of that well-known and VALUABLE ESTATE, Grove Farm. MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Messrs Friedlandar Bros) has received instructions from Robert Wilkin, Esq., to offer by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Thursday, May 7th, A portion of that well-known property, • Grove Farm, which has been divided into Suburban Building Sites and Small Holdings. THE FOLLOWING LOTS WILL BE OFFERED, Y;z , LOTS 1 to 17, varying in area from 5 acres to 11 acres 2 roods, fronting Garter’s Terrace and Wilkin street LOTS 27 and 28, e ich containing about 10 acres, fronting Graham’s road LOTS 29 to 33. varying in size from 3 acres 2 roods to 6 acres, fronting Grove street and Graham’s road The above sections are known to con tain some of the most valuable Suburban Property that has ever been offered to the public in this district, and the locality is everything that can be desired. A large proportion of the frontages have a nor thern aspect. The land is of first-class quality, and contains Magnificent Sites fcr Villa Residences. Ihe road from *he end of the bridge (Carter’s Terrace) is now opened through the property to the Boundary road lead ing to the main thoroughfare to Long beach. The small holdings will be found very suitable for persons sending stock to the County Sale Yards. Now that the traffic bridge is about to be erected, it will be found very con venient for person having their business in Ashburton and desirous of residing 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 dis tance away. TERMS OF SALE. 5 per cent Cash on fall of the hammer 5 in 10 days from date of Sale 5 ~ by Prom. Note due 4 months from date of Sale 5 „ Prom. Note due 3 months from date of Sale 5 „ Prom. Note due 12 months from date of Sale (Without Interest) 5 per cent by Prom. Note due 15 months from date of Sale 10 ~ by Prom Note due 18 months from data of Sale 10 ~ by Prom Note due 24 months from date of Sale (Bearing interest at 7 per cent per annum, | payable half-yearly from date of Sale.)



Balance may remain upon mortgage for a term of years to be agreed upon, bearing interest at the rate of 7 per cent per an num, payable half-}early from date of Sale. Any purchaser may pay his pur chase money at any time during said term, and obtain his Title. Title . Land Transfer Act. Plan de posited. A plan of the Property can be seen at l the office of the Auctioneer. Sale at 1 o’clock. 4 m T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Matson, Cox and 00.



Cash Buyers OF WHEAT OATS AND BAKXEY. 517 MATSON, COX & CO.



Eakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the Rak-da District that we have made ar ran cmenta to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLF SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. M R L> OXL EY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 413 MATSON, COX & 00.



Matson. Cox <fc Co. Auctioneers & valuators, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, graln, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Wool packs and Cornsacka Fencing Wire of all sizes, B \rbed Plain Green and Yellow Tanored 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, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN uARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES os CONSIGNED CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES 1 MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. I WEEKLY SALES OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O'CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OB' STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. NEXT SALE AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, MAY 5 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Oo Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machln***. MATSON, COX, & CO WEST STREET, % Ashbubtcn 10 WE HAVE FOR SALE—CHEAP, DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE ALSO Howard’s Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE COLZA, N EATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CORN SACKS, Large size. Everything of the Best Quality and make and at the Lowest Prices. Matson, Cox & 00.



Friedlander Bros DISPOSAL OF BUSINESS. IMPORTANT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. Friedlander Bros. beg to announce that they have disposed of their IRONMONGERY AND GROCERY BUSINESS TO MR. HENRY ZANDER who has now taken possession, and will conduct the same solely on his own ac count from this date. Selling Off! Selling Off!! Selling Off!!! DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. FRIEDLANDER BROS. have also resolved to dispose of their Drapery and Clothing Business, but as the stcck in these Departments is much in excess they are determined to reduce it, and in order to do so everything will be re-marked at Astonishingly Low Prices. This is a rare opportunity for Cash Buyers, and one we feel confident the inhabitants of Ashburton and surround ing districts will take advan-age of dome prepared to buy ; we are prepared to sell, as NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED—FOR CASH. THE DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT is still under the management of Miss GREEN, and dresses will be made up during the Sale at Os fid, 10s fid and 14s fid. Style and Fit net to be surpassed. BOOTS. BOOTS. We keep only the BEST MAKE IN COLONIAL BOOTS, viz, “Lightband and Allan’s,” which are acknowledged to be the moat durable boots manufactured in the colony, and onr PH ICES WILL BEAR FAVORABLE COMPARISON WITH ANY HOUSE IN TOWN. Ashburton, May Ist, 1885



ASHBURTON TIMBER AND COAL YARDS,. WEST STREET. Tucker and EestelL Joshua Tucker] [John Q. Rbntell TT AVING made very favorable arrange* XX menta with proprietors of Sawmills in Southland, we are in a position to make special quotations to those about to btiild, or to those who may require timber for any purposes whatever. Acting as we are entirely for the sawmiller, we can Sell at ihe Lowest Figure named, and therefore hope to continue to receive from Builders, Farmers and others a continuance of their esteemed orders. We have now arriving Large Stocks of well assorted lines, suitable for all require* me-, including— Rusticated Weather Boards Feather-edge do do | 8 x f- Weather Boards and Rough Lining T. and G. White Pine Lining and Flooring Also, A quantity of aliens and Scantlings We have just received from Auckland, ex Pelican, an assortment of Kauri Tim ber from the Union Company’s Mills— -1 inch and \ inch Shelving T. and G. Flooring and Lining Mouldings Architraves Skirtings These Timbers we keep stacked under cover, so that they are fit for immediate use, being clean, dry and thoroughly seasoned. We also bag to call attention to our other Stocks, consisting of— V.D.L. Timber Deal Hurdles Doors and Sashes Gates GALVANISED IRON, Lysaght’s “Orb” brand, the best imported Gal. Nails and Screws Lead in Sheet and Lead Washers Sheet Zinc Wire Nails and Staples Steel Fencing Wire Barbed Fencing Wire Having a piece of well-timbered land at Alford Forest, we can produce First class POSTS RAILS and STAKES STRAINERS & SHEEP YARD RAILS and Sell at LOWEST PRICES; Tucker and Restell. 4 493 JMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. McCallum & Co, TIMBER AND IRON MERCHANTS, . IMPORTERS, Respectfully beg to announce to the public of Ashburton and District, that they are NOW OPENING A BRANCH BUSINESS IN AS HBURTON, TIMBER YARD, EAST STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Offices and Stores adjoining Bank of New Zealand, and being DIRECT IMPORTERS & PRODUCERS Can offer SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Purchasers of Building and Fencing Materials, etc., American Galvanised STEEL BARBED WiRE, Very Cheap, STANDARDS, FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, And all requisites for Fencing purposes. V.D.L. TIMBER POSTS, RAILS & PALINGS, HURDLES & GATES. FENCING MATERIALS At Specially Low Prices. Standards are Punched to any required guage by the Automatic Feed Gear Stan dard Fnncher recently patented by us. . We land the iron direct from the menu# facturers, and can therefore offer our cus tomers materials of first-class quality at a low price. 4&*-For price lists for all material please apply to — MoGALLUM & CO., TIMBER & IRON MERCHANTS, SASH & DOOR MANUFACTURERS. IMPORTERS, Of all descriptions of building material, general IRONMONGERY, PAINTS, OILS, AND COLOR Large and complete Stock of Tasmanian Hardwood Palings and Posts Galvanised Corrugated Roofing Iron Portland Cement Baltic Deals, American Clear Pine, and Shelving Galvanised Steel-Barbed Wire, 4 pronged, American Fencing Wire, 6 to 9, annealed and oiled, Helmet, Rylands and other brands Wire Nails, Galvanised Roofing Nails, Wrought Nails, etc. Sheet Lead, Sheet Zinc, Ridging, Spout* ing, etc. American Jlear Pine Doors Register Grates, and all kinds Builders’ and General Ironmongery and Brass ware White and Red Leads, Liquid Paints and Colors Lav and Boiled Linseed Oils Always on hand, large and complete stocks of Kauri, Red, White, and Black Pines, Architraves, Mould ings, Skirtings, Doors, Sashes, eta SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOB WHOLESALE SUPPLIES OP TIMBER FROM OUR SOUTHLAND MILLS. Agents for Benhac Stoneware Glazed Pipe Factory, Stirling, Sole Importers of the celebrated HEL MET BRAND Steel Oval Fencing Wire. McCALLUM AND CO., Ashburton, Oamaru and Invercargill. Bush Mills—Seaward Bash and One-Itafe Point, Southland. JOHN ORAWSHAW. 4oid Brwwh Manager,