daring the summer. The Nile is not navigable from March to July.” The report is confirmed that the English Government invited Italy to occupy Cairo and the Soudan.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

San Francisco, April 12. Russia is continuing her naval and military preparations with great energy, and the Russian fleet is in a thorough state d readiness. Since April 2 the Russian naval authorities have been look ing for available vessels in every port of the United States. Orders for six fast iron cruisers have been received from Russia by Philadelphian firms, and they are to be of the Esmeralda pattern. Both powers are actively courting alliances with foreign powers. The defences of Victoria, 8.C., are being strengthened with all possible des patch. Ayoub Khan, ex-Ameer of Afghanistan was arrested by the Persian authorities on the demand of the British Minister at Teheran. He was arranging to join the Russian troops at Askabad. The morning newspapers throughout Russia, with very few exceptions, com menting on the recent battle, are very bellicose in their utterances, and charge Earl Dufferin and Sir Peter Lumsden with provoking war by advising the Af ghans to advance on Ful-i-Khiati, which the English officials knew was a part of Russian territory. The Afghans, they say, also fully understand that Pul-i- Kbisti was Russian territory, and would never have attempted to advance their pickets to that place unless strongly urged to do so by British officials. The war party fully endorse the assertions of these newspapers, and are very pugnacious over the affair. 1

The Paris Gaulois publishes a telegram from Berlin, which says Prince Bismarck has assured the bankers that, in spite of the incident of Penideh, be hopes to pre serve peace. Bari Northbrook has decided t) or ganise a great cruiser service of swift vessels.

Part of the British squadron in Chinese waters has been ordered to rendezvous at Point Hamilton, an island in the Corean Archipelago, recently taken possession of by England. As Point Hamilton com mands the entrance of the Sea of Japan, and largely commands the way to Russian parts on the Pacific, this order has been issued, it is believed, with a view to attack YJadivostock if war with Russia be de clared.

British transports are being rapidly prepared for the conveyance of troops. Several have already received orders. The work of fitting out ships of war is being carried on with all speed, and two vessels of the Channel Squadron—the Saltan and Neptune— have been ordered to Portsmouth, to have their torpedo fittings examined.

Reports are current that large orders have been given for field guns, torpedoes and torpedo boats. General Stewart, in anticipation of in structions to advance bis entire Indian command, has ordered an advance by way of Quettah of the artillery corps now sta tioned at Peshawur.

The utmost secrecy is maintained about the movements of British troops in India. Press correspondents at Rawal Pindi are refused all information about the Army. It has been ascertained that a number of detachments have already left en route for Quettah. It Is learned from St Petersburg that the Ameer’s plan of campain in connect ion frith the army, in case of war with Russia, is about as follows:—The Ameer’s troops are divided into four corps, one of which ramairs in Cabal, while the other three have taken up a position against the Russians. The three corps embaoa 27,800 infantry, 8,900 cavalry, and 116 guns. These three corps stand at present in Herat, in Tenstapul, and in Sarispul. Together with the troops in Cabul, the Ameer has an army of 67,000 men. Russia has mobilised 60 divisions, which have been'sent to the Trans-Caspian. As ah indication of the feeling in the Cau casus, it is asserted that the Mussulmans are convinced that Turkey stands on the side of Russia. This notice is the first positive information received here from these regions. A St Petersburg telegram of April 11 pays:—Tue war feeling here is overwhelm iogty strong. The Czar appeared at the theatre last evening. The audience, still enthusiastic over the news from Pei jdeh, on the general assumption that Komar off'a conduct bad the Imperial approval, rose when they saw the Czar, and shook the building with an ovation of applause. The Czar and Gzirina, and members of the Royal family, attended this evening at a grand entertainment in .his city for the benefit of invalid soldiers. The pre sence of the Czar aroused the greatest enthusiasm. The National Anthem was sung by the whole audience, and when the Czar advanced to the front of the box and bowed his thanks, he was greeted with cheers. The ovation was continued outside the theatre, and the Royal family was followed by crowds of people to the gates of the palace. The Minister of War, speaking to the officers to-night, said he bad the assurance of the Czar that Russian troops might ad vance, but they would never retire.

IRISH NEWS. The Nationalists In Ireland are jubilant over the downfall of M. Ferry, the French Premier. They exalt over it la their newspapers, and describe it as the just punishment of the Premier for his arbi trary act la expelling Fenians from France. They say Stephens, Davies and Lproy were as peaceable and law-abiding residents os any men in Paris, and that which made them outlaws was a piece of mean obsequiousness to England. Per contra, the English press points to the miserably small sums subscribed for the relief of Jamee Stephens as a proof that Fenlanism is dead. The Nationalists' strength, however, is growing throughout Ireland. This is shown by the Poor Law Boards elections recently. These results, it is generally admitted, forecast a greatly increased League representation in the Parliamentary elections which will soon take place. Mr Healey, who pre sided at a meeting of Nationalists in Dub lin, said the Prince was coming ostensibly to see the condition of the country. It would be better if he visited the hats of evicted families whom the League was supporting, instead of pionicing at land lord's homes. He regretted a gentleman destined to be King of Ireland— (great uproar, and shouts of “ Never ”) —should be so ignorant of public feeling in Ireland as to visit Dublin Castle, sod thereby cause Itish men to attribute to him a desire to prop op Spencer’s filthy sceptre, and whitewash Dublin Castle, and to connect him (a Prince) with the murderer of Joyce and Haines. He concluded by assuring the Prince that, while wishing him a pleasant voyage and plenty of amusement, his visit would have no political effect whatever. Haoley, O’Bijen and other prominent Kutlonolists also ' denounced the pre parations made to receive the Prince, and aoggssted that the Corporation of Dublin should close the roads along the proposed route of the visitors. The Irish Nationalists in Dublin have Issued a “ Parnell manifesto,” which is intended to draw from the Prince of gales’ reception the sympathy and good-

THE RUSSO-AFGHAN DIFFICULTY

(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.) (Received May 6, 11.15 a.m.) London, May 5. During the course of a long and animated debate in the House of Commons to-day on the vote of credit o! Li 1,000,000 for military purposes, introduced by Mr Gladstone, Lord Randolph Churchill characterised the agreement come to with Russia in the strongest terras as a cowardly surrender of England’s rights. The vote was finally adopted by the House, Mr Gladstone consenting to the discussion of the policy of the Government being fixed for next Thursday, [Received May 6, 12.45 p.m ] London, May 5. In the House of Commons to-night Mr Gladstone announced that it had been arranged that the delimitation of the Afghan frontier should be pro ceeded with in London.

Generals Lumsden and Stewart have been re-called from Afghanistan.

SPORTING.

GERALDINE RAGES.

First Day.

The results of the following races were telegraphed after we went to press yes terday : Selling Race, of 30 sova; weight for age; six furlongs.

Messrs Murphy and Stock’s b g Jack, ' 9st (Evans) 1 Mr Alexander’s b g Forest King, Bst 71b (Elliot) 2 Mr A. Thomson’s b g Te Kooti, Bat 71b (Mr B. Macdonald) 3

Totaliaator dividend L2 2a. Gang-forward Handicap Steeplechase, of 100 bovs, 10 sovs from stake for second home ; about three miles. Mr J. Kerr’s b g Lynwood, list 21b (J. Cotton) 1 Hon R. Rodney’s b g Herrington, list 2ib (T. Lyford) 2 Mr H. Piper’s br g Ravenswood. 12st (T. Sheenan) 0 Messrs Hobbs’s b g Moody, list 71b (0. Hobbs) 0 Totaliaator dividend, L 7 16s. Hurry Scurry, for a saddle and entrance money (10s), for all horses that had never won over 5 sovs in one stake ; six furlongs. Mr Moorehead’s Fraud 1 Mr Burke’s Foxy Jack ... ... 2 Mr Bull’s Nancy Lee ... ... ... 3 Mr Walton’s Sefton 0 Second Day. (By Our Special Correspondent). (By Telegraph.) Obabi, To-day. Hurdles. Master Agnes, list 131 b (Sheenan) 1 Ravenswood, 12st 21b ... (Lyford) 2 Faust, 9st 51b ... .- (Cotton) 3 Moody (list 91b Hobbs), Royalty (9st 81b —Walls), and All Fours (Sat 7ib — Wyatt) also ran. Time— 3min 13£aec. Totaliaator—L2. Selling Hurdles. Faust, lOst lllb (Nioholls) 1 Unit, list 11b (Wood) 2 Only two starters. Time—3min 24sec. Totaliaator—Ll 12s Railway Stakes. Grand Duke, Sit 51b (McLaughlin) 1 Talebearer, 9st 51b... ... (Butler) 2 Conundrum, 7st 31b (Clark) 3 Yinco, 6at 51b (Stewart) also ran. Time, Imin 49sec. Totaliaator dividend, L2 14s.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. 1 The Soudan. Sxt a kim, May 5. General Sir Gerald Graham inspected the Australian contingent to-day on their return from the front, and ex pressed himself greatly pleased with their efficiency. Monetary and Commercial. London, May 5. Consols, 96. New Zealand securi ties : Five per cent. 10-40 loan, ioo)4 ; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 loan, i00)43 Four per cent, inscribed stock, 93)4 ex div. The market rate of discount has been reduced by )4 to and is now quoted at per cent, below the Bank rate. Colonial breadstuffs—Adelaide wheat, ex store, 39s ; Adelaide flour, ex store, 28s; New Zealand wheat, ex store, 32s to 375. Tallow and bides are unaltered.

Shipping. Arrived—Orient R.M.S. Chimborazo from Melbourne, March 20. Arrived Alcestis, from Oamaru (Jan. 20); Asterion, from Timaru (Jan. 13)-

AUSTRALIAN

[KEDTKB’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] Revenue. Sydney, Yesterday. The New South Wales revenue re turns for the four months ended April 30, just published, show an increase of nearly L400,00q compared with the receipts during the corresponding period of last year. No Tidings. No tidings are yet to hand of the Nightingale’s missing boat, Peace. ♦ Melbourne, Yesterday. The Government have received a telegram from the Agent-General, in which he states the current opinion in London is that peace is almost fully assured.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6,188 S.



Indigestion and Liver Complaints,—For these complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine Pills hftvft proved a specific, acting powerfully bn the lira; apd jnildly on the gtoipach. Spld bVerywhefe, Dr post free from 1 J. Baxter, Qbeinibt, Christchurch, for ig «44 stamps. ■



Balmy sleep, Rood digestion, rich blood elastic step and cheerfulness in American Co.’s Hop Bitters. Read and believe. Use American Co.s Hop Bitters once and you will use no other medicine. Test it. Tak no other. Be sure and read. Wells’ “Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents.' I



August Flower, —The most miserable V beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 7S 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, f gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skip, cpated tongue and dis. agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of 1 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 1 you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample | bottles, 6d.—fADVT. Tenders. TENDERS Wanted for the Erection of a Nine-roomed HOUSE at Timara. Plans and specifications to be seen at |dr B. M. Joneei’s until the Bth instant. ' Tenders to be sent in by the 11th. No tender ’necessarily accepted, 1 6 690



Public Notices. TO SHEEP OWNERS in Seafield and district. —Dipping done at moderate charges 4 682 H. STROUTS, Seafield. T ° farmers, Wanted—TUßNlP FEED for 1,000 Sheep. GEO. JAMESON, 5 680 Ashburton. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON, DRESSM A K E R S, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton. N.B,—Registry Office for vants. male Ser -4 537 A REWARD.—The above reward 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. 662 D4NIEL BRICK, Reduction in the price of 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. W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address—BUßE ETT STREET, In premises occupied by Mr J. Meech. PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. REGISTRY OFFICE



For Female Servants. 7 1413 O T I C E. 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. PRICHARD, Parishioners Churchwarden, 5 663 East street. O T I 0 E. All ACCOUNTS owin by McLea n 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 niHB ASHBURTON COUNTY X STOCK AND SALE YARDS 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 . ct Amendment Act, 1883. "TAT OTIOE is hereby given that, In pur suance of the provisions of the abovenamed Acts, Quarterly (Annual) MEETINGS of the Licensing Com mittees for the Districts of Borough 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 due notice is given : Borough of Ashburton —Ist 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, to the Courthouse, Ashburton, J. R. COLYER, Clerk Licensing Committees. April 30th, 1885. 6 664



Meetings. Ashburton wesleyan church ANNIVERSARY. SERMONS in connection with the above will be preached by the Rev Jos. Bekky, President of the Wesleyan Con ference, on SUNDAY, 17th MAY. A Popular Lecture, By the same gentleman, on America and American Life, will bo delivered in the Oddfellows’ Hall, on WEDNESDAY, 20th May, commencing at 7.30. Adm o sionla. Particulars in future advertise ment. 5 685 VTTATERTON 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 to Dance, 2a 6d. Return fares by Longbeaoh Coach at single rates. A special cbach will leave the Post Office for those taking part in the concert at 5 o’clock. 4 649 UjTBTHVEN LIBRARY. • 1 A CONCERT and DANCE in aid of i the funds of Methven Library, will be held in the Schoolroom, Methven, on t FRIDAY, May 22nd, at 7-30 p.m. Admission—Reserved seats, a limited > number only, Ss ; unreserved, 2s. Dance, ) gentlemen, 4s j "ladies 1 $ 6^l



Stock Sales. liakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to cnr 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 OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY 7 ICCB MATSON, COX & CO.



To Let and For Sale. TO LET— 5-Roomed COTTAGE and GARDEN, Princes street. Apply 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 TO LET, —Five-roomed House, oppo 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. i Bkankin. 3 463 SALE OR TO LET,— Comfort- X? able DWELLING-HOUSE, con taining 5 rooms and scullery, with out buildings and well cultivated garden and fruit trees of choice value, 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 OP OUR GROCERY, IRONMONGERY, GLA.SS AND CHINA WARE BUSINESS, TO 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. PRIEDLANDER BROS.* gPECIAL NOTICE. With reference to the above, HENRY ZANDER Respectfully notifies the Public of Ashburton and its vicinity, that ho ha B TAKEN OVER Part of the Old Established Premises formerly in the occupation of MESSRS PRIEDLANDER BROS., and will henceforth carry on the GROCERY, IRONMONGERY, GLASS 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 tfie 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 beep made for the quio c dispatch of Goods to any locality desired. 1 HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT AND IMPORTER, &&, FBIEDIANDBB3’BuiIdings, Ashburton.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE VE.SKLY 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 urrow plough, by Duncan. ALFRED HARRISQN. LET —Offices in Coleman’s Bnild- A ,DBB ' ALFRED HARRISON. FOR SALE —Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4£ft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. FOR SALE—I Spring Cart, new; 1 Spring Cart, in good order; 2 double furrow Ploughs, good. le lurrow mougns, goon. ALFRED HARRISON 0 1* URO H A 3-^RS CE r vVN LANDS, FOR SALE—The NEW ZEALAND OROIYN LANDS GUIDE for 1884 AGENT. rnwi ouo wuiMiujt. “GUARDIAN * * "FFIOE.



Auctions. Grove Farm Sale. THURSDAY, MAY 7. I'MTESDIfcG 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. BOLLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MAY 9th. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on Saturday, May 9th, A quantity of FURNITURE and effects, comprising, Chiffonier, Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Stove, Pictures, Garden Tools, sundries, etc. No reserve. Sale at 1 o’clock. 5 696 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OF SALE. Matson, oox & co. win offer for Sale by Public Auction at TATTERS ALL’S, West street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, 9th MAY, 1885, At half-past twelve, nA 3 and 4-year old STEERS, fat and in forward condition Draught HORSES, good workers Double-furrow PLOUGH, by Duncan, four-horse tackle £ Sets Plough HARNESS 2 Cart SADDLES and BREf CHINS 2 Sets LEADING HARNESS And a quantity of useful sundries. 5 695 MATSON, COX & CO. Furniture Sale ON THURSDAY, 7xh MAY, IJBS, At Mr W. B. Moss’s Store, opposite Orange Hall, Burnett street. MATSON, COX & CO. have received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, Without Reserve, The whole of Mr W. 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



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 Friedlander 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, V:z,, LOTS 1 to 17, varying in area from 5 acres to 11 acres 2 roods, fronting Carter’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 ba 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. Hie road from the 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 persona 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 SAXE, 5 per cent Cash on fall of the hammer 6 ~ in 10 days from date of Sale 5 ~ by Prom. Note due 4 months from date of Sale 6 „ , 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 Sajo 110 „ 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 cant 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, fayable half-j 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 the office of the Auctioneer. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 4 620 Auctioneer. pUBLIO ANNOUNCEMENT. OPENED APRIL, 1885. MESSRS BAYLIS A CO. (late of : Orr and Alcorn), have Commenced Busi ness as Family Or' cers and Tea Dealers, , in Saunders’ Buildings, next to Mr Far ley’s, Bookseller, on above date. i Messrs B. and Co. beg to announce to ; the public of Ashbqrton and District, that sas they Buy for Cash and in the cheapest markets, they are in a position to Sell at ► the lowest possible prices, and tiust by punctuality and despatch to recei re a fair share of the public patronage, 4 684 BAI’LIS & 00.



Matson, Cox and Co. T O FARMERS ARE Cash Buyers OP WHEAT OATS AND BARI BY. 517 MATSON, COX & CO.



Bakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the RakMa District that we have made ar ran to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 413 MATSON, COX & 00.



Matson. Cox <& Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, lX LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpaoks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, Barbed Plain Green and Fellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Glover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &o. Wool Purchased IN jjARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OP STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. NEXT SALE AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, MAY 5 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Go. Robey’s Threshing Machine", MATSON, COX, & 00 WEST STREET, Ashbobton 90 WE HAVE FOR SALE—CHEAP, DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE



ALSO Howard’s Twine Bindeks. I MANILLA & HEMP TWINE COLZA, N EATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CORNSACKS, Large eke. Everything of the Best Quality and make and at the Lowest Prices, Matson, Cox & Co.



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 stock ia 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 Ashburten and surround ing districts will take advantage of. Come 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 9s 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 most durable boots manufactured in the colony, and our FBIOES WILX BEAR FAVORABLE COMPARISON WITH AN IT HOUSE IN TOWN. Ashburton, May Ist, 1885.



Business Notices ASHBURTON TIMBER AND COAL YARDS, WEST STREET. Tucker and Restell* Joshua Tucker] [John Q. ’Rwobs. TT AYING made very favorable -LX meats with proprietors of Sawmills in Southland, we are in a position to maka special quotations to those about to build or to those who may require timber fa any purposes whatever. Acting as we an entirely for the sawmiller, we can Sell at the 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 ot well assorted lines, suitable for all require* me , including — Rusticated Weather Boards Feather-edge do do ) 8 z Weather Boards and Rough Lining T. and G. White Pine Lining and Flooring Also, A quantity of altens and Scantlings We have just received from Auckland, ex Pelican, an assortment of Kauri Tim* her 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 beg to call attention to pur other stocks, consisting of— Y.D.L. Timber Deal Hurdles Doors and Sashes Gates GALVANISED IRON, Lyaaght’a “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 BAILS and STAKES STRAINERS & SHEEP YARD BAILS and Sell at LOWEST PRICES: Tucker and Restell. 4 493 J IMPORTANT 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 ASHBURTON, 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 Puncher recently patented by u We land the iron direct from' the mann lecturers, and can therefore offer our cur tomers materials of first-class quality at » low price. •gs&'For price lists for all material please apply to — McOALLUM & 00., TIMBER & IRON MERCHANTS, SASH & DOOR MANUFAOTURERS, IMPORTBRS, Of all descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, GENERAL IRONMONGERY, PAINTS, OILS, AND COLOR Large and complete Stock of Tasmanian Hardwood Palings and Posts. Galvanised Oorrngated Roofing Iron Portland Cement Baltic Deals, A merican Clear Pine, ard 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, eta Sheet Lead, Sheet Zinc, Ridging, Spout* ing, eta American Jlear Pine Doors Register Grates, and all kinds Builders' and General Ironmongery and Brassware White and Red Leads, Liquid Paints and Colors Law and Boiled Linseed Oils Always on hand, large and complete stocks of Eanri, Red, White, and Black Pines, Architraves, Mould* ings, Skirtings, Doors, Sashes, etc. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR WHOLESALE SUPPLIES OF TIMBER FROM OUR SOUTHLAND



MILLS. Agents for Benhar Stoneware Glazed Pipe Factory, Stirling, Sole Importers of the celebrated HEL* MET BRAND Steel Oval Fencing Wire. McOALLUM AND CO.> * / Ashburton, Oamaru and Invercargill, Bush Mills—Seaward Bush and One-Tre* Point, Southland. : 1 JOHN CRAWSHAW, 45*6 Branch Manager,