The Chairman had no doubfc that they should demand the inspection, if only to ascertain the present position of the school for future guidance. The inspec tion should, too, be made by independent examiners. The reports of the B-aid’* officers had been most contradictory—fir-'t favorably and then most damnatory without any apparent reason for the change. If the Board’s Inspectors’ con cluaiona were correct, the independent examiners would vindicate them. Mr John Orr was favorable to holding an inspection, but would leave the choice -Of examiners to the Board. Several speakers had declared that they had no faith In the Board’s Inspectors. He, however, was satisfied that the last report was a fair one. Mr Edge was, he felt sure, a careful and impartial inspector, of bis colleague he would say nothing. He (Mr Orr) would support Mr Tucker’s resolution if he agreed to omit the word ** independent.” Mr Tucker feared that the Inspectors having once reported unfavorably would do so again. It was human nature to adhere to a representation once made. .Mr Alcorn said that he would not

throw a slur upon the Board and their Inspectors by supporting the resolution Air its present form. In the ordinary oofcse they would probably have a aur prise visit from the Inspectors in May. Mr Tucker said they would not be furnished with a detailed report of the surprise visit. . Mr Alcorn could not see that such a re port would be of any value to them. Its only result could be to obtain a better situation for the Headmaster. Mr Thomas thought he could not possi bly have a worse. Mr Alcorn said his (the Headmaster’s) friends were moving Heaven and earth to keep it for him, by a petition to the Board and other means. Mr Thomas said Mr Alcorn had pro fessed himself as very anxious to avoid wounding ,the sensitive feelings of the Board. It was only a month since the Temper.tors*, judging from the newspaper report, had narrowly escaped dismissal at the hands of the Board. Such gentlemen as Messrs Weston and Saunders, leading ~ members of # tho Board, had not hesitated to speak very plainly in reference to the Inspectors, and he (Mr Thomas) thought the Committee should have no compunc - tion in doing so. Mr A. Orr pointed out that at their last meeting the Committee had acted on the Inspectors’ report, and now it was pro posed to impugn it. Mr J. Orr said that if the Board’s Inspectors bad conscientiously satisfied themselves that Mr i empaey was unfitted for the position he occupied they were justified in framing their report in a manner calculated to bring about hjs dismissal. The Chairman understood Mr Orr to mean that having made up their minds to a certain thing the Inspectors had com piled a report to support their conclusions. Mr J, Orr said the Chairman had no right to place such a construction upon the remarks he had made. Mr Thomas said he had been guilty of the same misunderstanding as the Chair man.

Mr J. Orr regretted, but could not remedy the misfortune that the Chairman and Mr Thomas were void of understand ing. [Mr Alcorn—You might hammer with a sledge and not knonk sense into them.] He (Mr Orr) had previously taken a more favorable view of the Chair man’s impartiality. Mr Thomas said it was quite evident from the whole tenor of the report that it aimed at the dismissal of Mr Dempsey.

After a prolonged conversational dis cussion, during which the Chairman had on several occasions to request Messrs Thomas and Alcorn to discard personali ties, Mr Tucker amended his motion, omitting the word “ independent ” and adding “by other than the Board's In spectors if practicable.” Mr Alcorn said they could not accept all Mr Thomas uttered as gospel—no re liance could be placed upon that gentle man in connection with school affairs— his views changed from day to day. He (Mr Alcorn) thought the proposed inspec tion a mistake; it was an attempt to brine; in by a side wind a matter that should never have been introduced. Mr A. Orr moved, and Mr Alcorn se conded —“That the discussion be ad journed until the next ordinary meeting of the Committee.” Mr Thomas thought the remarks made by Mr Alcorn were quite uncalled for. At their last meeting that gentleman had ad mitted that he had been placed upon the Committee by a clique to do a certain thing. „ Mr Alcorn rose to a point of older. If the Chairman allowed such remarks as those made by Mr Thomas to be directed against him (Mr ilcorn) he would not. He would tell Mr Thomas that the re marks were neither honorable nor gentle manly ; they were grossly impertinent. Mr Thomas had no right to refer to the circumstances of his election. Let Mr Thomas try to unseat him. Mr Thomas appealed to the meeting to bear out his remarks. At their last meet ing Mr Alcorn had said that he bad been elected by the Early Closing Association to gratify the discreditable spite of a petty minority. Such was the character of the man who now twitted him (Mr Thomas) with inconsistency. Mr Alcorn said his* position on the • Committee should not be questioned. (Mr Thomas : 1 can assure you it will be called io question within a week.) The Chairman deprecated these per sonalities, but pointed out to Mr Alcorn that although he now rote to a point of order, he was the first to offend against the decorum of debate. Mr Tucker said he would | like to reply to Mr Alcorn. [Mr Alcorn—-You had better say nothing or I will give you a rub up.] His chief object in seeking the examination was to ensure the vigorous teaching of the school in the meantime. The amendment for adjournment was then withdrawn, and Mr Tuckers amend ed resolution put to the meeting, with the following result :—For : The Chair man, Messrs Thomas and Tucker; against; Messrs Collins, Alcorn, T. Orr and A, Orr. The resolution was declared lost, Mr Collins mosed and Mr J. Orr se conded—“ That for the satisfaction of this

Gommittee and the householders of this district, the Board of Education be re quested to hold such an inspection aa they “deem necessary in the interest of the school, on or about the last week in .Jane.” Alter a brief discussion the resolution was put to the meeting and carried : For : Messrs Alcorn, Tucker, J. Orr and A. Ore ; against: The Chairman, Messrs Thomas and Alcorn. . - ACCOUNT.

An account of 12s to the Press Co. Raving been passed for payment, the Oommitiee adjourned at 10 p.m.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIA TION.

(By Telkgraph ) Wellington, To-day. The weather is cold and showery. Lh u nnant Purnell has witten to the executive and staff protesting against their decision yesterday. It is understood he will also take steps in the Supreme Court to obtain an injunction preventing the distribution of prizes. The whole ques tion is to be re-opened this afternoon. The following is the result of the Carbine team match -Port Chalmers Artillery. 382, L4O ; Wellington Navals, No. 1,379, L2O ; Christchurch Artillery, 366, LlO ; Oamaru Artillery, 366, L 5. Op to last night the following are the amounts won by each district;—Wanga nui, 0104 ; Wellington, L 66 ; Otago, L6l; Thames, LSB ; Auckland, L 3 4; Master ton, L 26 ; > elson, L 24 ; Napier, L 22 ; Blenheim, L2l; Christchurch, Ll 4; Tara naki, Ll 3 ; Timaru, LlO ; Oamaru, L 8 ; Grey mouth, LI.

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HBATHCOTE RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

The Autumn meeting cl the Heathcote Racing Club was held yesterday. The weather was far from pleasant, and the attendance was not large. The following are the results of the racing :— : Handicap Hi.rdlks, of 40 sova, with sweepstakes of 2 sovs to go to second horse. About two miles. Mr J. Bell’s ch g Marqu s, 4yrs, 10st 12ib... ... ... ... (Keith) 1 Mr A. Scampton’s b g Azim, aged, 10st (Bamber) 2 Mr J. Kerr’s b g Lin wood, aged, list 21b ... ... ... (Stewart) 3 Mr J. Wild’s b m Polly, syrs, Sat 12lb (Lenahan) 0 Ravenswood, Bordeaux and Spreydon Lass were scratched. i otaliaator dividends, LI 19s and L2 12a, ' Hack Hurdle Race, of 20.sovs; mini mum weight Hat 7lb ; one mile. Mr J. Craig’s b g Fair Play, aged (Lenahan) 1 Mr Campbell’s hr g Wood Pigeon, aged (Bamber) 2 Mr D. Mitchell’s b m Nelly, aged (Mitchell) 3 Bordeaux, Crescent and Shark also ran. Totalisator dividends, L2 19s and L 3 6s. Pony Race, of 25 sova, second horse B • sovs from the stake ; one mile and a quarter. Mr P, Coates’s ch m Nellie (Knight) 1 Mr J. O’Neill’s b g Dandy (O’Neill) 2 . Fleur-de Lis and Archer also started, but did not finish.

Totalizator dividends, LI 10a and LI 9s. Kt Paieick’s Handicap, of 60 bovs, with sweep of 2 sovs, to go to second horse. About one mile and a half. Mr J. Luun’s b m Mermaid, aged, 7st I2lb (Brown) 1 Mr W. Weston’s b g Conundrum, syrs 7st 81b (inc 4lb overweight) (Purdham) 2 Mr M. Duncan’s b m Mor, syrs, Cat 4lb ... ... ... (Huxtable) 3 Mr J. E. Pilbrow’a b g Mata, aged, 9at 121 b (Owner) 0 Mr J. Napier’s b g Wee Koddie, syrs, 7st 91b (inc 51b overweight) (Cotton) 0 Mr J. Wild’s b m Papanui, syra, Sat 101 b (inc 31b overweight) (okirving) 0 Pavenswood was scratched. Time—3min Taec. Totalisator divi dends, LlO 6s and L 9. , Handicap i ime Teot, of 45 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stake. About three miles. Mr W. H. Keith’s br m Brownie, aged, 60aeca ... ... (Owner) 1 Cock Robin, Flora, Mirium, Billy, Warrior, Raddle, Curly Kate, Peter, Bob, Mabel, Charlie, and Charcoal also started. Time—9min 31sec. Totalisator divi dends, L2 and LI 19a. Maiden Plate of 25 sovs. Weight fur age. One mile. Mr H, Piper’s bt g Ravenawood, aged 9at lib 1 Mr J. Lunn s b m Mermaid, aged, Sat 131 2 Mr H. McLean’s b f Madonna, 2yrs, 6st 101 b 3 Whalebone Dick, Finance, The Squire, and Sir Jubus also ran. Time— Imin 57£teo. Totalisator divi dends, L 4 13s and L 5 6s. Consolation Handicap, of 15 sovs. One mile. Mr M. Duncan’s b m Mor, syrs, 6st 71b (Huxtable) 1 Mr J. E. Pilbrow’a b g Mata, agtd, 9st (Owner) 2 Mr J. Napier’s b g Wee Roddie, syrs, 7st 101 b (Brown) 3 Conundrum (Sat) and Papanui (6st 4lb, carried Sat 6lb) also ran. Time—lmin 54 3-sch sec. Totalisator dividend, Ll2. A protest was lodged by Mr Pilbrow against Moc taking the stakes on the ground of “ jostling,” but it was not up held. Hack Race, of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr A. G. Clark’s b g Finance (Walls) 1 Ida, Vanity Fair, Geddes, and Puri Puri also ran. Totalisator dividend, L 42 6s.

HAWKE’S BAY RACES.

The following were the results of the concluding events of yesterday’s meeting: Napier Handicap, of 600 sovs; second horse to receive 50 sovs, and third 20 sovs from the stake. One mile and three-quarters. Mr P. Martin's ch f Pearl, by Bolton Green Pearl Ash, 3yrs, 7st (A. Woods) 1 Mr H. Redwood’s b f Clogs, 3yrs, 6st 51b ... (Penney) 2 Mr P. Butler’s b o Fusilier, 3yrs, 7st 111 b (carried 7st 121 b) ... (Derritt) 3 Tigredia, Ugly Buck, Libeller, Pasha and The Laird also Time —3min 14sec. Dividends—lnside, LB 12s ; out side, L 4 16s. Nursery Handicap, 150 sovs. For two year-olds ; colts, Bst 10!b; fillies and geldings, Bat 71b. Mr H. Redwood’s br f Alpine Rose, by Rama, dam of KeJ Rose... (Derritt) 1 Mr J. Marshall’s br c Derringer, by Musket—Rosalie ... (Sutherland) 2 Mr P. Martin’s g g Soudan, by Mus ket—Maid of Athol ... (Clifford) 3 Bonny Blink and Revoke also started. Time—lmin Dividends —In- side, L2 19s ; outside, L2. Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs. Two

miles. Mr S. H. Gollan’s ch m Leonata, by Leolinus—Wave, syrs, lOst 71b, (Clifford) 1 Mr W. Rudduck’s br h Emir Bey, 6yrs, lOst (Lunn) 2 Mr P. Tancred’s b c Ugly Buck, 3yrs, 9at Xllb (Derritt) 3 Time—3min 52sec. Dividends—ln side, LI 17s ; outside, LI 15s. Railway Stakes Handiop, of 153 boys ; second horse to receceive 20 sots from the stakes. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr T. H. Hill’s b o Pasha, by Mute— Rose d'Amour, 7st (Hill) 1 Captain W, Russell’s blk f Tigredia, 3yrs, Bst 21b (Clifford) 2 Mr W. Douglas’ blk f Christina, 3yrs, 75t21b... (A. Woods) 3 Talebearer and Waewaetika also ran. Time—lmin 17 l-sth sec. Dividends — Inside, L 8 15s ; outside, Ll 4 4s. The total amount put through the total isator was L 5,023. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s *• Lung Preserver. This old-established medicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical and clerical profession. Read ad vertisement,

OAMARU RACES.

The following were the results of the concluding events of yesterday’s meet ing:— Sx Patrick’s Handicap, of 75 sovs. Grand Duke. 7st 51b... ... 1. J Captain Webster. Bit 101 b ... 2 , Mokarakara, 7st 71b ... ... 3 ' Adamant (Sat 121 b) also ran. Adamant and Mokarakara kept in front nntil the straight was reached, when Grand Duke and Captain Webster came t through, and, after a good race, the former won by a neck. Handicap Trot, of 25 sovs ; twice round the course. Rocket, 45sec I Onward 55aeo 2 Bella, 23sec ... ... ... 8 Yankee Notion (55sec), Polly (50sec), Nora (45aec), Jack (40sec), Duke (65sec), Acrobat (35sec), Will-if-I-can (30aec), and Pretty Jane (15sec), also trotted. The totalisator dividend was LlB 18s. Sires’ Produce Stakes ; three-quarters of a mile. Siren 1 Colt by Sorcerer ... ... 2 Plunger ... ... ... 3 A good race. Won by halt a length. Seven horses started. Stewards’ Handicap, of 40 sovs. Ouida, 6st 12ib ... ... 1 Princess Royal, Bsb ... ... 2 Mokarakara, 7at Tib... ••• 3 Nailer also ran, A desperate race between Ouida and Princess Royal resulted in a win for the former by half a head. A Hurry Scurry was won by Johnny. To-Day. [by telegraph]. Hurdle Race. Moody 1 Capper 2 Berrington ... ... ... 3 Selling Hurdles. Unit ... ... ... ... 1 Jscky Jacky 2 Champagne. Cicero ... ... ... 1 Plunger ... ... ... 2 *■ Siren ... ... ... ... 3 GREYMOUTH RACES. Greymouth, Last Night. There was beautiful weather for the races, and about 1,000 people were on the ground. Results : West Coast Produce Stakes, of 35 sova. One mile. Playboy, Oat 51b 1 Hakateramea, Oat ... ... 2 Dumbuck, sit 61b ... ... 3 Greymouth Jockey Club Handicap, of 125 sovs. Two miles. Cardigan ... ... ... 1 Volunteer ... ... ... 2 Totalisator dividend, L 3 11s. The Hack Race was won by Mao~i Boy. Railway Stakes Handicap, of 40 sova. One mile and a quarter. Marie Stuart 1 Hop-picker 2 Comet... ... ... ... 3 Totalisator dividend, LI 18s 6d. Hurdle Race, of 40 sovs. Two miles. Miori ... ... ... ... 1 Comet 2 SYDNEY CUP. Sydney, Saturday. The following weights have been de clared for the

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[rEOTKb's TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] A Colonial Navy. | London, March 16. \ In the House of Lords to-day Lord Northbrook, the First Lord of the Ad miralty, announced that the Colonies Victoria, Queensland and South Aus tralia, had applied to the Imperial Go vernment for advice as to the formation of a Colonial Navy, and the Admiralty had replied it would readily assist the colonies in the matter, and indeed was anxious to do so. Egyptian Convention. A European convention for the settlement of the Egyptian financial questions has been signed in London by delegates from the Powers con cerned. Contraband of War. Hong Kong. March 16. News is to hand that the Peninsula and Oriental mail steamer Surat, while in Chinese waters, was recently stopped and searched for contraband of war by French war vessels. It is announced that the British China Squadron has been ordered to rendezvous at this port. (Received March 18, noon.) ‘England and Australasia. London, March 17. In a speech before the Colonial In stitute last evening, Sir Fredk. Broome, Governor of West Australia, strongly urged the developement of a railway system in that colony. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, in pre siding over the meeting, made a speech in which he said that the offers of troops for the Soudan were proofs of the local attachment of the Colonies to the Crown. His Royal Highness added that though unable to visit ' Australia he took the liveliest interest in its welfare. Address to the Queen. In the House of Lords last night, r on the motion of Earl Werayss, a re solution was adopted conveying an ad diess to the Queen, thanking Her . Majesty for accepting the local offer of New South Wales, and expressing

satisfaction that similar offers from the other colonics will be accepted at the right time. The motion was warmly supported by Lords Derby and Salis bury. A Concession. Beklin, March 18. The Reichstag has passed a Bill granting subsidies to the Trans-oceanic Steamer lines, including an Australian service.

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(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.) Address in Reply. Sydney, Yesterday. The New South Wales Parliament was opened to-day by Lord Augustus Loftus, the Governor. In his speech to members of the Legislature, he said they were called together to take the necessary steps to give Legislative sanc tion to the course adopted by the Ministry, in conveying to England an offer of assistance in the Soudan, The Government, in making the offer, con sidered it necessary, in the critical state of affairs, that help should be immedi ately available, as any delay would have had the effect of rendering it useless. His Excellency expressed the highest gratification jjat the course pursued, which had awakened feelings of loyalty in the Australian Colonies, and had evoked sentiments of admiration and gratitude in the Mother Country,

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[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] For the Lakes. Auckland, To-day. Bishops Moran, Redwood and Luck have left for the Hot Lakes to-day. Native Gathering. New Plymouth, To-day. About two thousand natives were pre sent at the Parihaka mee+ing yesterday, but there was no speechifying during the day. Te Whiti declined to give an ad dress on account of the Europeans being present. A great feast took pi tee, and the waiters were in liveries. A number of Waikato natives were present, and a private korero took place last evening. The Maoris have not yet taken posses sion of the Armed Constabulary quarters at Parihaka. Arrived. Wellington, To-day. Arrived—The Hauroto, from Sydney. Defence. About one hundred Armed Constabul ary have been called to Wellington for the purpose of being instructed in heavy gun drill in connection with the defence of the various ports o f the colony. Fire. Blenheim, To-day. Mr Thomas Davies’s mill, used for chaff cutting, bat which had not been in operation since last winter, was burned down during Monday n : ght. There is no insurance, and the cause of the fire is un known. The building and contents were valued at over LIOO In this case and that of the barley stacks in the same dis trict afev days ago. incendiarism is sus pected Afl ix mill on the same site was burnt down on three previous occasions. The Sly Grog Cases. The sly grog selling cases against the Grove Town Hotel, were ad journed till the 26th, the defence being ih t ihe Licensing Committee acted ille gally in canoe.lin' the license. St Patrick’s Day. Yesterday was observed as a close holiday. The Hibernian Sports, followed by St Patrick’s Day Concert, constituted the amusement. Everything passed off satisfactory, and there was a large attendance. Shipping. Port Chalmers, To-day. The Shaw-Saville Albion Co.’s new steamer Tainui, from Plymouth via Ho bart, reached here at midnight. Divorce Court. Dunedin, To-day. In the Divorce Oourt a decree absolute was granted in the case of Kluglein v Kluglein and Martin.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1885.



Sydney Cup. Two miles. st lb pt lb Navigator ... 9 5 Blot 7 0 Welcome Jack 9 3 The Jewel... 7 0 The Plunger 9 0 Figaro ... 7 0 Off Color ... 8 12 Britisher ... 7 0 Sardius 8 7 The Agent... 7 0 Merlin 8 7 Impulse 6 12 Willeroo ... 8 5 Brown and Coriolanua... 8 4 Rosa ... 6 12 Silver King 8 2 • Happy Tho’ght 6 12 Sheet Anchor 8 2 The Prince 6 12 Gunnuraulla 8 2 Buckingham 6 10 Colstoun ... 8* 0 Prince Im- Balmoral ... 8 0 perial ... 6 10 Garfield ... 7 12 Tremando... 6 10 Rapid 7 12 Normanby... 6 10 Rufus 7 12 Conjecture... 6 9 Soldier Boy 7 11 Lord Olifden 6 9 First Demon 7 10 Moonshine... C 8 Anchorite ... 7 10 Minerva 6 8 Barge 7 9 Caliban 6 8 Coronet 7 9 Country Boy G 7 Ned - o’- the- Hobart ... G 7 Hills ... 7 9 Lord of the Hilltop 7 9 Lake 6 7 Reginald ... 7 8 Maecotte ... 6 6 King’a Own 7 8 Wing 6 6 Dirk Hatter- All Silk ... 6 6 aick 7 8 Velocipede... 6 4 Hurrricane 7 7 Rocket ... 6 4 Battailous ... 7 7 Emilias ... 6 4 King of the Highl’d Mary 6 2 Gipsies ... 7 5 Palleroo ... 6 2 The Broker 7 5 Isonomy ... 6 2 Copra 7 4 Orator ... G 0 Precious Stone 7 4 Percy ... 6 0 Sir Garnet... 7 4 Weatherly... 6 0 Helene ... 7 2 Phyllis ... 6 0 Pole Star ... 7 3 Warfield ... 6 0 Santawangio 7 2 Gostwyok ... 6 0 Acolyte 7 2 Sportsman... 6 0



Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic'pain speedily yields, to Baxter s Anti- Neuralgic Fills. The local industries'of‘Ashburton are grow ing apace. A visit to the principal workshops in this toWn"Will convince any of our readers that there is still a splendid future before us if weonly patronise those of our enterprising townsmen who are determined to do a legiti mate business with small profits. In Burnett Btr «&Ae..TOri«haps of Messrs Meech and Co present a busy appearance, and having im proved machinery axe able to turn out an ex cellent: display of household furnishings equal to r .We anticipate a great a.saUsfactory profit for the manu facturers in return. In Kast street Messrs M. and Co. haveWso opened a show room, where Is to be.seeusome very fine furniture suitable to all classes, and we believe at prices that must command a ready sale. Our advice is— inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house fur wlehiwga.



Public Notices; • O T I C E. Persons with Dogs TRESPASSING on Runs 20 and 21, south bank Baaaia River, will be prosecuted. 3 330 SAMUEL BOYLE.



IMPOUNDED on the 13th March, from Tinwald, 10 head of young CATTLE. If not released on or before the 4th of April, will be sold to defray expenses. EMILY PRICE, Poundkeeper, 3 400 Ashburton. OAS. REWARD. —Lost off the chain, /C\J a largo Black and White Newfound land DOG. Last seen in the river bed near Templar Hall. Answers to the name “ Nep.” Finder will receive the above reward. Apply, office of this paper. 3 401 DOMAIN BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the Office jof Caretaker of the Domain.® The schedule [specifying the duties may be , seen at the office of the Secretary, Arcade 1 Chambers, Burnett street I Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, must be left at the offices of the Secretary before 12 o’clock at noon on Wednesday, the 25th instant. > I3y order. j J, WARD, 3 407 Secretary. r i I i f f 3 S t t f I -VTOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing be tween the undersigned, William Fowkk and George McEwen, as Bootmakers, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The Business 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 this 9th day of March, 1885. WILLIAM FOWKE. GEORGE MoEWEN, Witness to both signatures— J. O. Duncan. With reference to the above, George McEwen begs to say that he feels san guine that, by using, as heretofore, nothing but the best material, in turning out the finished article in a style worthy of bis well-known first-class ability as a workman, he will have the enjoyment of receiving from the public such support as will constitute a swingeing business. 3382



| Meetings. O T I 08. Volunteers for the new Fire Brigade are requested to MEET at the Borough Council Chambers. Baring Square Wes:, on THURSDAY, the 19th inst , at 7-30 p.m. By order CHARLES BRaDDBLIj, 3 404 To«n Clerk. r|>HE ANNUAL GE EWA . MEET- J_ ING of the Ashbur'on Caledonian Society will be held in the Lyttelton Times Office, Arcade, on SATURDAY, 28tb in stant, at 7 30 p.m. Business : Election of Directors, Report and Balance-Sheet and Election of Officers. 0. REID, 3 390 Secretary. v. jmt *• OF REVISION OF LISTS. To the Justices of the Peace in the Jury District of Ashburton You are hereby requested to attend a MEETING of Justices to Revise the Jury List for the District of Ashburton, at the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, on Satuiday, the 4ih day of April, 1885. J. R. COLYER, 3 405 Jury Officer. ODDFELLOWS’ HALL.—MISS GffiNEVIEVE WARD,—Wednes day, March 251 h, and following night, 1 the gifted English tragic actress, assisted by Mr W. H. Vernon, the celebrated English actor, and a specially selected company, will have the honor of making their first appearance in Ashburton, when will bo produced two of Miss Ward’s greatest pieces —“Forget-me not ” and “ Nance Oldfield. ” The season cannot extend over two nights. Admis sion, 4s, 2t 6d and Is. Box plan, tickets, and all information may be obtained at Milner and Thompson’s Music Ware house. Signor Agrati, business manager; Liddy, agent. 3 395



Auctions. Ram & Ewe Fair. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to offer at the Ram and Ewe Fair, to be held at lINWALD, ON THURSDAY, 26 h MARCH, The following lines of Sheep ; Four and Six-tooth Lincoln BAMS Two-tooth Lincoln RAMS IO 30 I 2 75 Four-tooth Lincoln RAMS Two, Four and Six-tooth Merino RAMS 1000 500 200 1430 800 220 84 128 229 85 400 400 1560 3°° 1600 600 Two and Four-tooth Half-bred EWES Six-tooth and Full-mouthed Half-bred EWES Long Wool EWES, mixed ages Merino EWES, sound mouths Two-tooth Half-bred EWES Two-tooth Three-quarter bred EWES Four-tooth ditto Six-tooth ditto Full-mouth ditto Failing mouths ditto Half-bred EWES, Eight-tooth Merino EWES, Eight-tooth Merino EWES, sound mouths Merino EWES, sound mouths Merino EWES, sound mouths Merino EWES, sound mouths J. T. FORD, Auctioneer ; GEO. JAMESON, Agent. Clients will oblige by sending particulars of their entries as soon as possible 3 406 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 Griadfield Estate, Bona Fide Sale. ONLY NOMINAL RESERVES. ACRES 11,000 ACRES. Subdivided into areas extending from 100 to 250 acres. Lx O. 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 above date, That portion of this valuable property known as Mayfield, comprising about 3,000 Acres of deep rich land, 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 block of land may bo considered as being offered to the public Without Reserve, The intention being to sell at prices to suit the times, and on exceptionally easy terjiis, viz , 10 per cent, cash, 10 per cent, in six months, 15 per cent, in twelve months, remainder secured on the pro perty at a low rate of interest. These terms are practically such as to admit of instalments of purchase money being paid from the land itself. 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 moderate means, a large proportion of the purchase money being allowed to remain secured on the pro perty at 6A per cent, interest. The Gladfield Estate was a first selec tion by Mr Mackintosh on the Oreti Plains, and adjoins the well-known pro perty of Messrs Smith and Kings well, as also the deferred payment block of 4,000 acres—every section of which is now oc cupied by thriving settlers. The Oreti Plains, of which Gladfield was a special selection, is now firmly established as the best and largest area .if wheat-growing land in Southland, and the whole of the property to be offered is within easy distance of the Winton or Otautau railway stations. For plans and full particulars apply to the British and New Zealand Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited ; or the National Mortgage and Agency Com pany, Limited, Invercargill, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and Agents throughout the colonies. 3 403



To Let and For Sale. QAS PER WRFK. To Let, those (C\f commodious business premises, Wakanui ro>id, close to Post' ffice ; shop fitted up and dwelling of six rooms with scullery. H. M. Jokes. 3 357 T"‘ - OF. ' ALT A rouble-seated BCGG I and s et Damns;*. 4pply ev. 0 H. Stanoa E, Wesleyan Parscnsg 3 3 8 Auctions. SATURDAY, 21st MARCH. SPECIAL ENTRY. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public ..Auc tion, at the Arcade, on the above date— Draught COLTS and FILLIES, O various ages (good stamps). Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 396 Auctioneer. • RAM AND EWE FAIR. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to offer by Public Auction, on account of Hon. W. S. Peter, at the Ram and Kwe Fair, to be held on the 26th March, his annual draft of 1 A‘ er * no f orn the \nam° Station ; these sheep are mouthed and in good condition, J, T. FORD, Auctioneer; 3 380 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. ASHBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR. TINWALD YARDS. THURSDAY, 26th MARCH, 1885. Messrs matson, cox & 00. have For Sale, as above, the fol lowing Drafts of undeniable Good Sheep, viz , T Ann Westerfield Merino EWES, 1 guaranteed sound mouth _ Westerfield Merino EWES, T ooa Mount Peel Merino EWES, I sound mouth t Haldon Merino EWES, sound I 200 mouth ___ _ Windermere Merino EWES, 2000 full mouth, bred by Hon. R. Campbell Pareroa Merino EWES, full -3000 mouth _ Ashwick Flat Merino EWES, 2000 full mouth 0 r Dinda Merino EWES, full- From North, Merino EWES, 2000 full-mouth Also, _ - _ Longbeach Ist cross full-mouth 250 EWES 0 _ Longbeach 2nd cross full -250 mouth EWES



450 5o 40 40 45 Horsley Downs 2nd cross 2- tooth EWE ■>; a very grand IT e; Also, Longbeach Lincoln RAMS, 2- tooth ; 25 Leicester RAMS, 2-tooth Westerfield Merino RAMS, 2- tooth Westerfield Merino RAMS, 4 and 6-tooth Rokeby Merino RAMS _ _ Southdown Ram"L\MBS, bred from imported stock by H. W. Parsons. • sq. _ _ Hampshire Do wn Rum LAMBS 3'“' from imported stock by W. Moody, Esq And a large number of other entries. Any of the above lines of sheep may be treated for privately. Sale at 11 o’clock sharp. 3 387 MATSON, COX & CO. TINWALD. TOWN SECTION 11, McMurdo street. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the proprietor to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Saturday, March 21st, T.S. 11, McMDRDO STREET. Good site for a cottage. Sale at 1 o’clock. 3 336 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN AND OTHER



PROPERTY, Being a portion of that well-known and VALUABLE ESTATE, GBOYE FARM. MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.), has received instructions from Robert Wilkin, Esq., to offer by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on an early date, A portion of that well-know Property 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 dist inct, and the locality is everything that can be desired. A large pro portion of the 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 fenced on both sides to the Boundary road leading to the -main thoroughfare to 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 sending their stock to the County« Saleyards, or wishing to procure agnail farm near 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 ing 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 New Zealand offering the same advantages as Grove Farm does. The Land is of the very best quality, and the position could not be improved, lying as it does about midway between the important town of Ashburton and the rising township of Tinwald. At each of these places con venient Saleyards 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 3&3 Auctioneer,



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Andrew Orr. Bargains Extraordinary. JUST OPENED- TtN TRUNKS BOOTS TEN THUNKS BOOTS Girls’ E.S. at ... ... Maids’ at ... Women’s Best Kid Gents’ Boots TEN TRUNKS BOOTS s. d. OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 NEW DRAPERY GOODS, EX RIMUTAKA. Business Notices. N 6 MURRAY SHBUR Civ “ Tempus Fugit .” B. MUBBAY ~y~NYITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. nil M Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10s. 150 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked ow at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance.



ROBERT MUR RAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., BAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH. Capital 1 1,00 0,0 on Established 1859, "a k rtu/reo U/JBfUTy of Shfrerold ers IJIHB PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. HE WONDER OP THE WORLD. WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER. This preparation is known throughout the civilised wo rid to be far superior to any thing yet discovered for eradicating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved In two buckets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most economial, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of incident to farm stock By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at jhe rate of Jd per head per annum. V .-ypi In a! large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and no other pro paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the pnrsK.- of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively used by the Flower and KitqlroqrtOardener n Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Gflobe. One packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of ground and will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. As a Yermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bags, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in furs, aid insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose slmpl and plain directions are given on every packet. ' The powder can also he used in dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slide of broad and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese Is sought after greedily by those vermin, while the household pets .such as cats and dogs will not touch it in any form gg} therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and 00., London, the silver medal at the mtercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials . from Government officia and all the elite of the faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Aggnt foe Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation can be obtained In parcels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal redaction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28 AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 Herman’s



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