WINTKB Oats Handicap, 60 sots; one mile. Mr W. Weston’a Conundrum Mr P. Butler’s Talebearer Major George’s Wapiti Major George’s Nelson Mr B. Cntt’a July Mr Pilbrow’s Sou’* wester Mr P. F. Tancted’s Ugly Buck Mr P. P. Tancred’s Administrator Mr J. Stephenson’s Taiaroa Mr J. Stephenson’s Captain Webster Mr H. Goodman’s Billy Hon G. McLean’s Mokoia Hon G. McLean’s Mat.inaka Messrs M- and 0. Hobbs’ Borderman Mr D. O’Brien’s Rubina Mr T. Quill’s Princess Royal Mr T. Quill’s Grand Duke.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASH BURTuN -To-Day.

(Before H. 0. S. Baddeley, Esq., 8.M.) Dbcnkhnnbss John Murphy was charged with having been drnnk and dis orderly at Tinwald on Bth inst.—Ser geant Felton auked that a prohibition order might be made against the accused, and that he be dismissed. He had a wife and family dependent upon him for" sup port, and his incarceration would entail considerable Buffering upon them —With the consent of the accused the order was made and the accused dismissed.— John Brady, for having been drunk on the Ash burton biidge, waß fined 40s and costs, with the alternative of seven days''im prisonment.—A first offender was fined 5s and costs, with the alternative of twenty four hours' imprisonment. Bbbach of the Ljcknsing Act.—Wil liam Bowse was charged with having ex posed liquor for sale during prohibited hours and with having permitted riotous conduct in his licensed bouse at Methven, on 20th January laßt.—William Cooksley, a master blacksmith, living at Methven, said he recollected tbe day of the alleged offences. He was in the house with his brother, Hussey, Murray, Campbell and others. Witness saw Constable Black at the hotel. Witness had no idea of the hoar at which he and his companions left the house. They had no drinks for some time before leaving. There had been some wrestling In the passage of the hotel, but no noise. The defendant had taken witness by the throat, and the latter had pushed him down. This occurred some time before the constable appeared on the scene. The hotel lights weie out at the time.—To Mr Wilding : Witness had taken more than bis usual allowance of drink during the day, was slightly elevated, but not drunk. Be could not say who sent for the con stable. The officer did not attempt to remove any of the party.—Constable Black lecollected the 20th Januaay last. A few minutes after eleven o'clock on the night of that day be went round the hotels in Methven, which appeared to be closed. Two hours later, in consequence of a mes sage he had received, he went to the de fendant's hotel He found a number of r pie—he would say eight or ten— the passage of the hotel.' Some of them had been drinking There was no noise. The side door of the hotel was open.—To Mr Wilding ; All the lights in the house were extinguished. None of the people in the house were drunk enough to justify a charge of drunkenness being laid. The message witness had received was sent from the proprietor of tbe hotel. Several of the people were boarders in the house. 7he defendant's hotel was well To the Bench: There was no noise when witness reached the house. There was no drink about.—Daniel Cooksley, a black smith at Methven, said that he had been in defendant's hotel on the eveniDg of the day mentioned in the information. He had had drinks with a number ofj other people. He could not say how long he had stopped in the hotel. There had been a little scufila during the evening be tween members of the party. Witness could not say if the hotel was closed at 11 pjn. or not.—To Mr Wilding : Witness noticed no fighting. There was no noise or quarrelling. He could not say bow long the bar had been closed pre vious to the entry of the constable. It might have been two or three hours.—J. Campbell said that he had gone to the de fendant's hotel between 10 pm. and 11 p.m. on the date mentioned in the infor mation. Witness saw no drunkenness in the house.—W. J. Hussey, farmer/Te tiding at Methven, said he had been a boarder at the defendant's hotel on January 20th. The "defendant had re fused to give the people in the hotel drink after hours. Defendant appeared to be sober.—To Mr Wilding: Defen dant bad toll the boarders to g > to bed and toe pthers to leave the house This closed the case for the prosecution, »nd Mr Wilding submitted that there was no evidence to support the charge of exposing liquor for sale.—The Magistrate determined to hear the evidence for the defence.—A. Murray said that he was a boarder in defendant's hotel at the time of the alleged offences. The house bed been closed as usual. W. Bowse, the defendant, said that on the night of the day mentioned in the infor? station, his house was closed at the usual hour. No drinks were afterwards sold. He bad requested the Cooksley's to leave the house, but they Jecliued to do so. He had used every possible means to Induce them to leave, before Mrs Kow»e sent for the assistance of the police.—Mrs Bxtwse, wife of the defendant, said that she bad heard the scoffle referred to by the pre vious witnesses. Witnass had sent for the poKce. Her husband was then en deavoring to remove the non-boarders. —Sergeant Felton, replying to Mr Wild ing, gave the defendant's hotel, a very favorable character.—Mr Wilding having addressed the Bench, ihe Magistrate said that be was most reluctant to endorse the license of a publican holding such a high character as'Mr Bowse evidently did, but he'felt compelled to convict on the charge bf keeping the house open during pro hiMted hours. ThOT other charge would be dismissed. Mr Wilding asked the Bench to inflict a fine sufficient to enable Ida client to appeal—The Magistrate said that he had had no intention" of inflicting foph a substantial penalty, but would fine the defendant, as requested by counsel, J4i H*W& posts.—Mr Wilding gaye ths necessary notipe of appeal.

CABLE NEWS

LATKBT FROM EUROPE-

[UVnS’B TKIIKOBAV8 —COFYKIOHT-1 Hi® Soudan. Lonikjn, February 9. It is stated that the Government in tend to despatch reinforcements to the number of 8,000 to the Soudan, under the command of Major-General New dfgiand that the force will proceed to Saukiro, and thence to Berber. Lord Wolseley telegraphs that nothing u nvn as to the fate of Cordon, and

regards Sir Chas. Wilson and party, be I ‘believes they have been rescued fronrthfc isfaiid'riear Shabuljd cataract, It is reported that the Cabinet in structed • Lord Wolseley that, in the event of Gordon being dead, the cam paign was to be continued until the rebellion was quelled.

Evacuating of Egypt- It has ’transpired that LOrd Gran ville has informed Tehitpi Pasha, ” Finaiibe Minister, now m London, that England intends to - eva fcuiite Egypt, but it is impossible at the ptes£nt jime to fix:the date fop tlje the troops.

TELEGRAMS.

Jfk.r pbbrr ASSOCIATION.] Temperance Victory. .Auckland, Yesterday. In all the city licensing districts the Temperance candidates were returned un opposed.

A ccident to a Steamer.

During the last trip of the steamer Thomas Russell between Gisborne and this port she struck on a sunken rock situated off East Cape. The vessel was found to be leaking, but the water was kept down by pumps. On her arrival here she was put on the-,bard at Free man’s Bay, when it was found that one of her plates had started. It was decided that she should be docked. Captain Sclanders says the rook upon which the steamer struck is not marked upon the chart, and at the time of the accident the Thomas Russell was drawing only Bft of water. An inquiry is to be held before the Collector of Customs on Monday next.

Hospital Enquiry

The Hospital Committee have adopted the report of the House Committee re commending that the house surgeon be re quested to resign. They were of opinion he had been guilty of harshness and arbi tary conduct toward the patient Smith. They did not reflect on his professional zeal or proficiency. It was decided to send a full report to the Government.

Volunteer Review.

Arrangements are being made by the volunteers for an Easter encampment at Papatoitoi The Te Awamutu cavalry and a Gisborne battalion of artillery are to be invited.

Illicit Distillery. Hawke a, Yesterday. Another arrest was made by the police on Satui day in connection with an illicit distillation case in the person of G. 0. Moss, hotelkeeper, of Woodville, near where the still was found. It is said that malt was found on the premises. All his property, including horses, cattle, etc., was taken charge of bj the police.

Harbor Board Election. .Names, Yesterday. There was considerable excitemetat at the Harbor, Board election to-day. A large amount of political feeling was ex hibited, and the election practically re solved itself into the question of whether the supporters or opponents of Mr Ormond (who is chairman of the Board) should be returned. Ihe result was a vistory all along the line for Mr Ormond’s friends. Mr W. O. Smith, M.H.R., was rejected at Waipawa and at Napier. The two re tiring members, Mr H. William and Mr J, A. Smith, were defeated, Messrs A. McVay and fl. Cornford taking their places, with Mr Neal, one of the late members, at the head of the poll. Immigration and Emigration. Wellington, Yesterday.

The following are the immigration and emigration returns for January:—Arrivals Auckland, 420; Wellington, 778; Napier, 2; Lyttelton, 115; Dunedin, 326 ; Invffv cargill, 473, total, 2,114. Departures— Auckland, 204; Wellington, 192; Napier, 1; Greymouth, 5; Lyttelton, 115 ; Dun edin, 3; Invercargil, 385; total, 905. Of the arrivals 969 were from the United Kingdom, 933 from the Australian colo nies, and 112 from other parts. Of the departures 165 were for the United Kingdom, 712 for Australia, and 28 for other places. Chinese—No arrivals, one left for New South Wales.

Drowned.

A child, named David James Richie, aged four years, was drowned at Johnson vilie on Friday. He accompanied his father to the cowshed, and while Mr Richie was milking, the youngster slipped away, and was never seen alive sgain. The body (was found in an adjoining creek.

A Visitor.

Mr Hooker, a gentleman who is con nected with one of the Forest Divisions in India, has arrived here, and brings letters of credit to bis Excellency the Governor from the Governor of Madras. Mr Hooker visits Christchurch to inter view Sir William Jervois, and then pro ceeds to Auckland to inspect ihe kauri forests.

Chamber of Commerce. Nelson, Yesterday.

The annual meeting of the Nelson Cbambe*- of Commerce was held this after noon, when Mr J. Schndera, retiring Chairman, delivered a very lengthy ad dress. After.referring to the work done by the Chamber, and specially alluding to the East and West Coast railway, he spoke of what was done at the Confer ence of Associated Chambers, and made reference to the bankruptcy laws and other matters. Mr Sclanders received a hearty vote of thanks for his address. Mr J. ti. Cock was elected Chairman, and Mr J. Sharp Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year.

West Coast Railway. Keefton, Yesterday. Mr Levestam, M.H.R,, apd Mr Field have visited every part of the district in reference to the East and West Coast railway, and have already ob.pined guarantees exceeding L2OO. T°- morro,,r they proceed to Grey Valley in further ance of their object.

Conference. Dunedin, Yesterday.

Another conference of delegates with re gard to the frozen meat trade is to be held in Christchurch early in March. A report, prepared by Mr John Roberts (of Murray, Roberts and Co.), for the New Zealand Refrigerating Company, after enquiry and inspection in England, will be laid before the meeting. Industrial Exhibition. At a meeting of the local Exhibition Committee to-night, Mr Oallis met them and explained the reason of the charge of Is per foot, which the Committee ac cepted as satisfactory. Altogether 4500 ft of space has been applied for, representing L 4750 worth*of exhibits. Fire. Baec.-utha, Yesterday. A house of six rooins, occupied by Luke Ayson, Warepa, was destroyed by fire early this 'morning. Mrs Ayson and family were pbsent. Ayson escaped only partly dressed. The fire was purely acci dental. Insurance —Building LIOQ, fur niture LIOQ, jn the Soqth British ; furni ture L5Qj in the Equitable.'

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1885.



In Bankruptcy. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and the Acts amending the same. Notice is hereby given that I, WILLIAM MADDERN, of Ashburton, in tbeProvin cial District of Canterbury and Colony of New Zealand, commission agent, have this day filed in the said Court at Ashburton a petition to be adjudicated a bankrupt, listed this 9th day of February, 1835. WILLIAM MADDERN. Gerald D. Bkakson, Solicitor for Debtor. 2 213



IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and the bankruptcy of WILLIAM MADDERN, Commission Agent. Notice is hereby given that William Maddern, of Ashburton, commission agent, in the Provincial District of Canterbury and colony of New Zealand, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt in the said Court, The first general meeting of creditors will be leld at the Dis trict Courthouse, Ashburton, on MON DAY, the 16th day of February, 1885, at two o’clock in the afternoon. And the public examination of the bankrupt will take place at the sitting of the District Court at Ashburton, on TUESDAY, 10th March. Dated this 9th day of February, 1885. J. 0. BELL, 2 212 Deputy Official Assignee.



■pi ARME RS, TAKE NOTICE ! A Field Trial OF THE JUNIOR DEEBING TWINE BINDER will be held ON THURS >AY, 12th INSTANT, In Mr S. J. MULLINS’ PADDOCK, Wakanui Road, below Mr Joseph Hunt’s Farm. This is the Machine for the Plains, only weighing 1203 lbs., and worked by two email horses. A full-sized Deering will a'so be at work same time. Simplicity Knotter, and all latest improvements exhibited in action. A. TAPPEB, 2 210 Agent.



To Let and For Sale. m O LET, _| AT 2S. £D. PER ACRE RENTAL, O a FARM OF 500 ACRES 500 well watered, together with Dwelling* house and Stable thereon, situated near the Hinds. Apply to 1 124 T. BULLOCK.



COMPLETE Threshing Plant. THE Hew Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, has FOR SALE, A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT, By Clayton and Shuttleworth, comprising, Nine h.p. Portable Engine Five feet Combine and Elevators. The Machinery is in excellent repair, having lately been thoroughly overhauled. Apply to C. W. TURNER, 2 169 Agent, Rakaia.



Tenders. O BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING a CHURCH at Peel Forest. Plans and specifications may be seen at Messrs Mat son, Cox and Cp.'sj Ashburton, till Feb ruary 12th. Tenders to be sent to W. - arley, Hereford street, Christchurch, not later than February 11th. The lowiest or any tender not necessarily accepted. O builders. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Presbyterian Church, at Mayfield, Rangitata. Tenderers to supply the labor and a portion of the materials; or to tender separately for the whole of the materials and labor to complete the work. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr A. Orr’s, Ashburton, or at the office of the undersigned till February 19th, when tenders are to be sent in to Mr John Whitelaw, Architect, Christchurch. The lowest or any tender not necessarily 2 m accepted. 2 208



Lost, Found, &c. FOUND A small Black and White PIG. Apply to H Potter, Brick works, North Town Belt. 2 209 STRAYED into our Stables ft Dark Bay MARK, star op forehead, white on nose. Owner can have Bam t> hy pay ing expenses. Apply Terry and Lovelx., y ictoria Stables. ? 2lf



Public Notices: O T I 0 P. All Accounts against the Ashburton Horticultural Society are requested to be sent in to the. undersigned on or before the 20th instant. AKANUI KOAD BOARD. All RATES UNPAID by 20th instant will be sued for. By order. 2 170 j MR J, IYB3S begs to inform his debtors, and all persons desirous of transacting any business with him, that he will be in attendance at his Office; Burnett street, every TUESDAY And SATURDAY. Office hours: 10 a-TP- to Bp.m. 9' EYE, EAR AND THROAT JE diseases. 2 214 W. H. ZOUOH, Hon Secretary pro tern DR. SOHWARZBACH,



August Flower. —The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dis agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of august flower. This valuable medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, fid.—[Advt,



Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.—Coughs, Influenza.—The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all .diseases of the respiratory Organs, In common colds and influenza the pills, taken internally, and the ointment rubbed over the chest arid throat, are exceedingly- efficacious, i When influenza is epidemic, this treatment is I the easiest, safest, and surest. llolloway,s 1 pills purify the' blood, remove all obstacles to its free circulation through the lungs, relieve the ovpr.gqrged air tubefs; and render refcplra tionfree, without 1 reducing the strength, irrlta* ting the nerves, 'or depressing the spirits-; such arc the ready means of saving suffering-when anyone is afflicted with colds, coughs,- bron chitis, and other chest complaints; by which so many persons'are Seriously ahd ‘ pehnancliUy ' 1



may be Consulted at the Clarendon Hotel (private fbomsVOhriatchureh, from 15th February, for about One Month. During hia recent Dr S. was again employed in revisiting; tha pH**- cipal Opbthalmiq Hospitals, arid mafcln|j himaelf' thoroughly - uv *‘ 1 the' inp.derd * *' "“ u — s o in regard to DiS' bite sye, Bar and, Throat, $1 211



County Council* COUNTY COUNCIL. Noticb is Heeby Given that, at the next ordinary meeting of the Ashburton County Council which will be held on FRIDAY, 27th intant, at 11 o’clock in the Forenoon, the following resolution will be considered by the Cuncil: — Resolved—That the Council do make a Special Order altering the boundaries of the Mount Hutt Road District and the Mount Somers Road District, and that such Special Order be as follows, that is to say— I



SPECIAL ORDER, n compliance with the petition of tt ratepayers of the Mount Hutt Roa District and of part of the Mom Somers Road District which has bee presented to the Council, and in pui suance of the powers conferred upo the Council by the Road Boards Aol 1882, The Road Boards Act, 1881 Amendment Act, 1883, and of a other powers vested in it in the behalf, the County Council of tb County of Ashburton doth hereb; order and declare that the boundarie of the said Road District shall bi altered, and that from and after th day on which this Special Order shal be gazetted the boundaries of the sail Road Districts shall be as follows that is to say— THE MOUNT HUTT ROAD DISTRICT -11 that area in the Provincial District o Canterbury bounded towards tip north-east by a line commencing at i point opposite the middle of the junction of a stream debouching frotr Lake Heron and falling into the Rivei Rakaia, and commonly known as the Lake Stream, along the middle of tl c Rakaia River to a point in line with the south-eastern boundary of rural section number 7,305, Corwar Survey District, thence towards the south east by a line along the middle of the road forming the north-western boundaries of rural sections numbered respectively 26,917, 26,918, 7,301, 15,544, 7,310, and 15,597 aforesaid survey district; thence again towards the south by a line along the middle of the road forming the southern boundary of rural section number 27,304, and that road continued to the north-eastern boundary line of rural section number 34,170, Spaxton Survey district; thence towards the south-west by that section and rural sections numbered respectively 30,960 and 34,169 Spaxton Survey district aforesaid, thence along the middle of the road formingthe western boundary of said section 34,169 to the north branch of the river Ashburton to the middle of the river, thence north? wards along the middle of the river to a point opposite the north-west corner cf rural section number 26,121, thence again towards the south-west by a line along the middle of the north branch of the river Ashburton to the south-east corner of runs numbered respectively 435, 436, and 437, thence westwards along the southern bound ary of said runs and extension of same in a straight line to the eastern and northern boundaries of run num ber 298; thence along the eastern boundary of said run to the southj east corner of run number 175$ thence along the eastern boundary fjf said run to the Lakp Stream ; thepce along (he Lake Stqeaiu to a point iq the middle of the river Rakaia oppo site the junction of the Lake Stream with said river. V THE MOUNT SOMERS ROAD DIS Rlof| that area in the ProvinMal District of Canterbury bounded the north and north-east respectively by a right line due east from the South ern Alps to the source of the river Rakaia near Whitcomb’s Pass ; thence by a line along the middle of the river Rakaia to the M> unt Hutt Road district; thence by that road district to the north-west corner of rural section nutnbar 26,121; thence south wards along the middle of the north branch of the river Ashburton to a point in line with the south-west boundary of rural section number 16,558, Westerfield Survey district; again towards the south-east by a right line to, and thence by the south eastern boundary line of rural section number 20,569,. Westerfield Survey district aforesaid ; thence by that section and rural sections numbered respectively 26.412, 8,860, 34,631 and 21.336 ; thence by the continua tion in prstorly and westerly direc tions of a road forming the north western boundary of sections number 29,851, Westerfield Survey district aforesaid to the road fornntig the north-eastern boundary of rnral sec tion nuqiber 21,334, Westerfield Survey district aforesaid ; thence by that section to the river Hinds ; again towards the south-west and south east by the Rangitata Road district to the middle of (he river Rangitata; thence again towards the south-west and south-east by a line along the middle of that river and Forest Greek respectively to the source of the latter in Two-Thumb Range j thence to wards the west by the summit of that range to the summit of the Southern Alps near Mount Tyndall; thence towards the north-west by Westland



SPECIAL ORDER. Whereas by virtue of the powers con ferred upon it by the Road Board Act, 1882, the Road Boards Act, 1382, Amendment Act, 1883, and of all other powers vested in it in that behalf this Council has altered the boundaries of the Mount Somers Road District, and it is enacted by the thirteenth section of the Road Board Act, 1882, that’ when the boundaries of any Road District are altered under the authority of sec tion 9, of the said Act, the Council of the County in which the altered Road District is situated shall by Special Order dissolve the Board thereof and make provision for the election of a new Board. Now, the County Council of the County of Ashburton doth hereby order that the Road Board of the Mount Somers Road District shall be dissolved and the same is hereby dissolved accord ingly. And it is also ordered that the election of a new Board shall take p’ace on the day of 1885, and that Mr be the Returning Officer to conduct such election [The following words may likewise be added, “ which notwithstanding the pro visions of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” shall be con ducted in the manner provided by the 49th section of the Road Boards Act, 1882. The first meeting of the new Board shall be hel l at the Rosd Board Office, Mount Somers, on the day of at o’clock. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk Ashburton, Feb. 9th, 1885. 2 216



Meetings. Mr Walker NVITES THE ELECTOR OF ASHBURTON TO MEET HIM This Evening, At Eight o’clock, AT THE T O W N H J&t'L. 2 195 . 0. WALKER. SATURDAY, 21st FEBRUARY. & ■f T I N W A L D. . & by PUBLIC AUCTION. Town Section 48, M<SIDEDO STREET, TIN WALD, -/WITH BUILDINGS THEREON, MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr S, B. Leask, in consequence of hia leaving for the North Island, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, 2lat Feb ruary, T.S. 43, MoMurdo street, Tinwald, containing J acre, on which is erected a well-built 4-roomed T Cottage. This property is securely fenced and planted. Terms liberal, declared at sale. Sale at 1 o'clock. 2 206 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 21st FEBRUARY. BUILDING Allotments IN OHERTSEY, (Two of which Adjoin the Chbrtsby Hotel,) FOR SALE BY PDBIIO AUCTION, By order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOOK has received in structions from the Mortgagees to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on the above date, 8 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS in O the Township of Chertsey, each O containing about £-acre, as follows, vis., lot 2, situated between the Chertsey Store and Hotel ; lot 4, fronting the Railway, and adjoining the Hotel property j lots 12, 18 and 20, floating the Railway Station ; and lota 19 and 21, facing Maldon street and the back of the station. These Sections were bought at the first sale of the township allotments, and are well situated. Inspection invited previous to sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. 2 204 T. BULLOOK, Auctioneer,



County, along the middle of the river Rakaia to the starting point. t,nd it is also ordered that the number of members of the Board of the said the Mount Hutt Road District shall be and that the number of members of the Board of the said the Mount Somers Rpad District shall be Resolved —That the Council do make a Special Order dissolving the Board of the Mount Hutt Road District, and that such Special Order be as follows, that is to say SPECIAL ORDER- Whe.reas by virtue of the powers con ferred upon U by the Road Boards Act, 1882, the Road Boards Act, 18 S2, Amendment Aot, 1883, and all other powers vested in it in that be ' half, this Council has altered theboun daries of the Mount Hutt Road Dis trict, and it is enacted' by th) thirteenth section of the Road Board



Act, 1882, that whpn the Boundaries of tiny Road District are altered under the authority of section 9 of the said Act the Council of the County in which the altered Road District is situated shall by Special Order dissolve the Board thereof and make provision for the election of a new Board. slow, the |oounty Council |of the County of Ashburton doth hereby order that the Road Board of the Mount Hutt Road District shall be dissolved, and the same is hereby dissolved ac cordingly. ind it is also ordered that the election



ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21. la the Estate of A, Moore. An Improved Farm Of 498 Acres 1 Rood 28 Perches, Well watered, Situated in the Hinds Survey diatric FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Official As r ignee, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Saturday, February 21, THE EQUITY OP REDEMPTION OF I AN IMPROVED FARM, Containing by admeasurement— IQO ACRES 1 ROOD2BPERCHES ttt/O More of less, Being R.S. numbered 27572, in the Hinds Survey District, subdivided into four paddocks, and well watered with a County water race. The above Proport y will be sold in one lot, with 198 acres growing crop of tur nips, with which a mixture of grass seed has been sown, possession of which can be given at once, and the balance of 3,00 acres now in crop, and sown vHth grass



seed, on or about the 31ft day of March. The land la subject to a mortgage of L 750 and interest at the rate of 7 j per cent per annum, the mortgage being re-* deeraable on the 15th day of September, 18,35. For further particulars, apply to the undersigned. at Sa^ . j. o'clock. IT. BULLOCK, Auctioneer, Mr Wm. Ivory, who occupies the a joining Farm, has kindly offered to she intending purchasers over the property. 2 2 1



of a new Board shall take place on the day of and that be the Returning Officer to conduct such election [The following words may likewise be added “which, notwithstanding the provisions of the Regulation' of Local Elections Act, 187.6 j shall ha conducted in the man ner provided by the 49th section of the Road Boards Act, 1882-1 The firAt meeting of the new Board shall " bo held at the Road Board OS*co, Wfathyefy oi; thg 4W nest, P v t ’ p^loek



Reap.ivad—‘ ' SH"''’ - ■ . _44<*c the Council do make a . '.ouiai Order dissolving the Board of the | Mount Somers Hoad District and that i auch Special <S)rder be aa follows, that ia to [wy:-



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, ' UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE VEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horsea, Cowa, Poultry, Piga, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. nno LEASE—The following Town Sec i tiona suitable for buainesa aitea T.S. 510, 509, 514, 497, 496, 455, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421, 342. Tho above are in the estate of the late Hon W. B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can bo arranged ; many of them are vtry central and suited to any kind of buainesa. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, AgetA, mO LET—Office in Coleman's Build- JL ings. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. THOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three -L quarter, 12ft by 4|ft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON AGENT.



Stock Sales. Kakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rabala the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CAN TILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO.



George Jameson. rp UR N x P SEEDS Green|ojwiiEKitD EEN JMpbtop „ MAMMOTH Devonshire GREYSTONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 210 P West street.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. ARE PREPARED 10 MAKE . LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction here and not sold. MILES & CO,, Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton.



Thos. Bullock. JpROPERTIES, ETC., FOR SALE. FARMS : 562 acras well watered, Longbeach, could be divided into smaller blocks if required 41 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatstone Township, Longbeach 53 „ 3 roods 30 parches, near Hinds Railway station; price, L 3 10s per acre; unimproved 118 ~ near Dromore, unimproved 376 ~ 1 rood 35 perches, Improved Longbeach, known as Barr 1 ' farm 60 ~ unimproved, R.S. 32532, Waka nui SUBURBAN; Lot 4, 15, 16, Alford Forest road „ 24, Alford Forest road, together with house TO LET ; Office in Arcane Chambers Seven-roomed House in Cameron street, lately in occupation of Mrs Boyle FOR SALE * Shop and dwelling-house in M-vjre stree* Two shops and dwelling-houses Section with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tro vorton 5-roomed dwelling-house, Trevorton 4-roomed house, together with section, Trevorton



MISCELLANEOUS: Reapers and binders, by Wood and McCormick No 8 and 10 fencing wit* Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. T O FARMERS.—Second-hand Drays for Sale. T. BULLOCK TO LET —Commpdioua House in Peter street, lately in the occupation of Mr Woods; 1 Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LEF—Those commodious premises in East Street, lately in the occu pation of Messis Jones and Bradshaw T. BULLOCK TO LET —Cottage on Graham’s Road, Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr C. Bain. Also, House in Wasianui Road, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr R. Macleam. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Traction engine, together with Theeshing Plant, for Sale. Low price and liberal terms o| payment. For particulars Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE on Liberal Terms or 'Jo Let—lß6 acres, fenced, situated near the Dromore Railway Station, lately in the occupation of W, D.algetty. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK



I am prepared to receive offers for grazing sheep oyer Mr Moir’s farm on the Mitcham road. For particulars, apply to * ' T. BULLOCK.



-PI to 4M pwdayw>b»« ,D ' 3 ’ a*J|. ,on- ' .--e by per th'gijp OW n' ” -oi either sex, In w " ’ .ocaiilies, at work for us. New ,aameS3. All meet with wonderfulauc. cess Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfat mailed free. The employment Ts particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boy and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions made, free Now is the time—don t delay, but write to us at onoe. address Stinson arp 00. Portland, Maine, United States



Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and do., whereby we are in a “ erfI CHRIS-®”* "-o wish ‘o try the MARKET, npon the best footing. Our NEXT SALE will take place at the Christchurch Wool Stores on 13tb FEBRUARY. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. FRIEULANDBR BROS. We are purchasers should fanners pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. , Bln W e can also supply Reapers and J>w • make at Christchurch prices.



Andrew Orr. i&reat Slaughter of Boots! . ANDREW ORR jjAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACT GRER'S OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARBY £BOO, . AT HALF PRICE. ‘ THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNlttte As to Price, Sizes, and Particulate, ee Friday evening’s Quiudun.



Business Notices. Attractive Display OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, AND SHOES A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OP MR ANDREW ORR), IS now showing a new, cheap and varied stock of Drapery, Millinery, Clothin ‘Rnnf.a and fihrtoa wViinVi tin in nflpArincr 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, Laoes, Flowers, Zephurs, Prints and Muslins will bo offered regardless of cost. The value of the following lines are beyond comparison, and a clearance must be effected. 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, coma 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 S iSHBU “ Tempus Fugit.” B. MDKRAY JNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Eta - Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong oases) at L 5 10a. 150 toohoOse 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. New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and Now Year’s Gifts. ROB ER T MURR AY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., BAST STREET. 12 2331



CANTERBURY BRANCH. wmmm NSiiiii Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited Urbiuty of Shrreholders FJIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 T H B WONDER OF THE WORLD. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER.



This preparation Is known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to any - thing yet discovered for eradictating 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 economist, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock. By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of |d per head per annum. In al large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpi of the Horticulturist; and it Is most extensively need by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener n Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globe. 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 peats. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, snch as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths In furs, »*w3 insects on birds of ail kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose eimpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used in dry state for the destruction of rata and mice. A little sprinkled on a shoe of bread and hotter, 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, and U; therefore perfectly safe. Tho above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and 00., London, the silver medal at the ntercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officia and all the eliU uf the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CK). beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEAT®, demist and Druggist, East street, their sole Agent for Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation cac be obtained in parse la. Prfea—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal redaction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS an 4 others. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, THE JL ANCHOR Celebrated BRAND In any quantity. ALBBRJ ROBERTS; \I U Wea* A«hb«ton