MARRIAGE.

Fowl k k —B^kkaxi’,. —At St Stephen's Church, Ashburton, John Fowler, to Mary Jane Rarratt, oldest daughter ot the late Henry JBarratt Auctioneer. (Rendon, Morthamptou E igland.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MAY, 10, 1886. OURSELVES.

As will have been inferred from a notice which appeared over the leader in last issue, an alteration has taken place in the control and management of this paper, anent which it is ex pedient that we should take our subscribers, advertisers and readers into our confidence. For some time past it has been telt that a change was desirable, and, as the result, the Guardian has been transferred to Mr W. J. Steward, who has arranged for its publication by the Ashburton Publishing Company (Limited). We propose in future to go to press at not later than a quarter past 4rp.nl., and advertisers will therefore oblige by sending in their favours at as early an hour as possible, as we feel sure that we are consulting the wishes of our subscribers in ensuring to them the delivery of the paper, so as to be on the tea-table between 5 and 6 o’clock throughout the town. In cases where the delivery is delayed beyond the last’ named hour, it will be the fault of the runners, and subscribers will oblige us by reporting at the office any cause lor complaint in this direction, so as to enable its being promptly remedied. It is our intention to increase the amount of reading matter supplied) and gradually to effect a great improve raent in the setting and appearance of the paper. This, however, involving as it does, a change of type, will neces sarily be a work of time, and we ask indulgence for a few weeks until our intentions can be carried into effect. As regards the editorial management) the public generally will, we feel sure' be pleased to learn that this will con tinue under the charge of Mr Saunders, who has deservedly won a high place in public esteem, and who, Mr Steward desires to say, will be free, as regards political matters, to take such course and support such Party as he may deem best. It is, therefore, quite possible that, although published at the same office, the Maid and Guardian may by no means be found to hold or advocate the same political views. It is important that this should be fully known and understood, as, should a general election shortly eventuate and Mr Steward be lound supporting on the platform the views of the present Goverrment, or those of any othe r political party, neither the Guardian nor the Mail will be in any way bound to take the same attitude, nor wil' either journal take its cue from the other. The Guardian will, as hitherto) honestly, fairly, and fearlessly advocate the policy best calculated to advance the interests of the town, of the country and of the colony; and its columns will be impartially open to all or the discussion of questions ol general and local interest. That there is ample room for both the Guardian and Mail in the town and district, wc fully believe, and we confidently appeal on behalf of both papers to the public support. Well-conducted local papers arc a necessity in the case of all pro. gressive communities such as ours, and

there is no resident in town or county who cannot afford to take one or both of the local papers. And as literary work, like all other work, must be paid for, and as the quality of the artticle supplied is necessarily proportioned to the remuneration which can be given, those who desire to see their local papers what they should be, and what we desire to make them, should en' deavour to extend their circulation and give them a hearty and generous sup port, in return for which they may depend upon our honest endeavours to fulfil to the utmost the public expectations, Wn. J- S'ffiWARP.

THE ASHBURTON CROP.

In another column we are enabled by 1 the courtesy of the Superintendent Col lector to publish the agricultural statis tics r or the County ol Ashburton for the curreOl year. For the purposes o comparison we have added l ist year’s ligmes to the table, and now propose to take, a cmsuiv glance at the agtieul total position o( ill. count) as .’evealert bv these, results. I onkmg first at ottr eeted produetion, we nnd most serious dcere.iscs both in acreage and 'yield. Compared with 1085, we have grown 014,948 bushels less wheat, 245,948 bushels less oats, and 30,603 bushels less barley. Fortunately these very unsalis factory figures are to some extent counterbalanced by improved prices, but that the diminution in our cereal wealth is serious, almost alarming, in character, will be made abundantly evident by the following tables, which represent ap proximately the gross monetary value of our last three harvests : 188 1. Bushels. g, 008,72 a wheat at as 5d .. B 18, 157 a 0 7511,0110 oats at Is lOcl .. 00,55:> 5 0 80,51)0 barley at 5s ad ~ 13,001 0 0 £125,801 8 0 1885. 1,5711,070 wheat at 2s Id 100,001 10 0 1,008, tUB oars at Is 7d .. 70,saw 8 0 127,818 barley at 5s ad .. 20,770 8 0 £201,571 7 0 1880. 70-1,722 wheat at as 702,250 oats at Is lOd .. 00,872 18 1 07,215 barley at 2s lOd .. 10,772 2 0 £20a,1->2 7 1

If, therefore, we adopt the monetary comparison we shall find that our cereal production for the current year has been ,£58,438 19s i 1 d less than that of 1885, and 699 is 8d less than that ot 1884. Hut against this we must place a considerable increase in the acreage devoted to pastoral purposes. In 1884 there were 254,062 acres under sown grasses; in 1885, 273,05430105, and in 1886 there are 298,060 acres. The returns for the cun cut year show a large decrease in the acreage under turnips, the figures being: —IBBS, 34,009 acics; 1886, 24,148 acres. Hut a large part of this falling off is re presented by land upon which turnips were sown, but failed to germinate. Land of this latter description is returned — improperly, we think—as “ not under cultivation,” and as a consequence the land under cultivation in this county is represented as (only 407,335 acres, or 3923 acres less than in 1885. Potatoes show an increased acreage, but a short ened yield ; peas and beans ate credited with a considerable increase, and other crops, with the exception of hay and grass seed, which have diminished, ex hibit no important variations. It is difficult to place even an approximate annual value upon pastoral lands, and still more difficult to determine the worth of some of our minor agricultural products, but the gross results for 18S5 and 1886 may be tabulated as follows : 1883. Cereals as above .. .. i'11!,371 7 0 Hay, Hill) tons at £2 10s .. 11,310 0 0 Grass land, 273,031 acres at 7s 03,3(58 18 0 I’otatoos, 813 tons at £2 .. 1(52(5 0 0 Turnips, 31,000 acres at 13a 23,30(5 13 0 Other crops .. .. .. 10,000 0 0 £103,813 0 0 1880. Cereals as above .. .. 203,132 7 1 Hay, 1117 tons at £2 10s .. 2807 10 0 Crass land, 21(8,0(50 acres at 7s 101,321 0 0 Potatoes, 008 tons at £2 .. 1330 0 0 Turnips, 21,118 acres at 13s 18,111 0 0 Other crops .. .. .. 3000 0 0 £331,707 17 1

It must not, of course, be presumed that these figures represent our total annual production. There are large tracts ol “ uncultivated ” land within the county, carrying flocks of sheep and herds of cattle, which add materially to the county’s income. Our manu facturers, at present, are of such a limited character that they do not appreciably expand the results, but there is promise, at no distant date, that the manufacture of woollen goods, at least, will be a large and profitable in dustry in our midst. The figures we have quoted speak fot themselves, and we regret that the tale they tell is not of a more cheerful nature. But we are able to congratulate the agricultural community upon an improvement in the price of wheat, and we think there is evidence that a large part of the in dustry diverted from the production of cereals has been turned into more pro fitable channels. While the position demands the closest individual and public economy, and suggests the need for increased production, we feel satis fied that the people of this district will prove themselves equal to the occasion, and by industry and fortitude command the success which fortune has so long withheld.

The number of cultivated holdings above one acre in extent, in the Ashburton county is (51*4. Of this number 1911 are free hold, 125 rented, and 70 part rented and part freehold. The following are the corresponding figures for the two previous years.—lßßl, freehold 197, rented 121, part rented, part freehold 55 ; 1885, freehold 102, rented 157, part rented, part freehold, 101.

The Mararoa, with the inward San Francisco, mails arrived at Auckland on Sunday. Mr J. Ivess, M.H.R., met about twenty supporters at Waterloo on Saturday. Mr Davies occupied the chair. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Moses, seconded by Mr Malcolm, to form a Committee to secure Mr Ivcss’s re-election. A strong Committee was formed, and a vote of thanks to the Chairma 11 concluded the proceedings. The Christchurch papers speak in the highest terms of the Riokards-Raynor Variety Company, which will appear in Ashburton on Wednesday and Thursday nest in 11 Brio-a* Brae” and “ Spoons” respectively. The irrepressible Liddy, who is general business agent for Messrs llignold and Allison, assures us that the two pieces selected for representa tion in Ashburton are the very best in the company’s repertoire, Mr H. Rickards has long been one of the most popular comic vocalists in London, and the Raynor Brothers have won especial favor wherever they have appeared. At a conference of school (Committee de legates at Dunedin on Thursday, the following resolution was passed;—“ That the thanks of the conference be given to those members of the Assembly who have consistently sup ported Mr W. J. Steward in his efforts to amend the Education Act in the directions suggested ; and in the event of the Govern ment declining to bring down an amending Act this session, Mr Steward be respectfully asked to bring in a bill to give effect to the resolutions passed by this conference.”— Carried unanimously.

Kesiduits uf the Hampstead district are reminded of I lie public meeting called for to morrow evening ct the Schoolroom. The Hose of Springburn Lodge 1.0.C1.T., hold their usual fortnightly meeting on Satur day evening. There was a good attendance, and Bro. J. iTice, W.C.T. presided. Five new members were initiated, and three proposed for membership. The Secretary reported that the number of members on the roll was 31. ami that tin meeting-' of thr l.odgi during i,lm -|uaiLet hail been well attended. Tim | tollowing ulVirur.s «f‘.r« then installed ; —Hi o. I•. "loir. W.C.T.; Sistm A. M.-lim . W.'i.T,, j Bro. .). M '•<': i'lmri:. W.S. : Hro. K. If. Omm-i. ! W.l- . Ur... K.dla>. W.'J . : >ist.-i bulimi . turd, W.M. Ii am.- rm-ulved to provide re- i II csli umnl - H I lilliiri meetings of 'he Lodge, and liro. d. I'lice was authorised to make tiie necessary arrangements. We arc informed that Mr (Hover, the well known temperance advocate, accompanied 1 y Sir William Fox, will visit Ashburton on Friday, 21st in-1., and both gentlemen will address a public meeting, to be held at the Town Hall. The haihj says that in more than one locality in Otago persons nominated for school committees declined to serve so long as the cumulative system of voting is retained. Speaking of land expropriation the Hon the I’remier, in the course of his address at Napier, said ;—“ I do not think the State lias a right to resume land where it is pared with. If it be necessary, I would allow districts if they chose, where it was necessary to provide settlement to do so. I think they should have the power to take land as we take land for public works purposes, giving the person that owns the land full compensa tion. We do not need to bring that in as a general policy. We have some forty millions of acres left so it would be absurd to bring , that in as a general policy.”

It is proposed to hold a concert at Spring burn on May 21 in aid of the general church fund of the district. Amateurs from all parts of the county have lalready oliered their services, and we are requested to invite other volunteers to communicate with Mr Tomlison, Mr Hood, Mr Frice or Mr Buechler at Mount Somers. The promoters are anxious to make a signal success of the affair. A ceremony which attracted considerable friendly attention, the marriage of Mr John Fowler to Miss Mary Barrett, was celebrated at St Stephen’s church this morning. It is almost unnecessary to remind our readers that St Leon’s Circus and menagerie will show in Ashburton this evening. The combination is certainly one of the most attractive exhibitions we have seen in Ash burton for sometime. Our Southern exchanges refer in very complimentary terms to the performances of the Company, and we can conlidently recommend the show to the patronage of our readers. ,

A white gorilla is on view at the Royal Aquarium at Westminster, England. By next spring Italy will be able to place 800,000 men on a war-footing in thirty days. Frog-breeding is stated to be, one of the latest American industries. Thousands of frogs are canned and shipped to France from New York and Baltimore.

ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY.

An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders in the Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory was held at the Arcade Chambers this afternoon. There was a good attendance, and Mr H. Friediau der, Chairman of Directors, presided The meeting was called to confirm a resolution passed at the extraordinary general meeting hold on May 18th, to the effect that the Company bo volumarilly wound up under the p ovisions of the Companies Act, 1882 Mr John Grigg moved that the resolu tion be confirmed

Mr S. S. Chapman seconded the motion.

In reply to questions, the Chairman said that he was sorry to state that the loss on last yen's bacon account was LSSB 17s 3d. This loss was not on the bacon alone, because a considerable portion included salaries and vari.ms which would have gone on all the same had not bacon-curing been carried on. The actual loss on the bacon amounted to about L3OO The cheese operations for the present year showed a credit balance of L7G 15s 2d, after deducting interest on plant. The motion was then put to the meet ing and carried uusuirnously. Mr G. Jameson moved “ That Mr Joshua Tucser be and hereby is appointed liquidator for the purpose of winding up the Company, and that the remuneration for his services in such winding up be fifteen guineas ” Mr R. Alcorn seconded, Mr Secrotan thought two liquidators should be appointed, and move an amend ment to the effect tint Mr Tucker and Mr J, W. White be appointed at a joint re muneration of fifteen guineas. Mr H. Cullen seconded the amendment.

After discussion the amendment was withdrawn, and the motion put to the meeting and carried unanimously. Mr Cullen moved, in pursuance of notice given, “ That the Secretary be instructed to prepare a detailed statement showing names of persona who have sup plied milk to the factory, the quantity supplied by each, the total quantity delivered at the factory, the amount of cheese manufactured, the markets in which sold, and prices realised on each transac tion, also amount of expenses and items of same Incurred, the above return to be prepared ye»r by year frum the com mencement of operations, and to be printed and supplied to eich shareholder.” The Chairman regretted the notice of motion could not be received, owing to the meeting having been called for a special object. Person ally he would give any information he could. Mr Cullen thought it doe to the share holders that the directors should give the information. The Chairman pointed out that the directors as such had ceassd to exist upon the passing of the resolution they had been called to confirm that day. Mr Cullen might employ some one to take the oarticulars from the books. In reply to Mr Cullen, the Secretary said he did not think anyone would undertake the work for less than £2O. Mr Cullrn said he had no doubt the shareholders present would contribute towards the money required to employ someone to obtain the information asked for. He had no intention of picking holes in the directors' management of the factory. It had been contemplated to establish a factory at Wlllowby, and his object in proposing the motion was to gain knowledge that would enable the Willowby factory, if started, to jump over the ditch into which the Plemington factory had fallen. After some further discussion It wan decided that if any action were taken In tho direction proposed by Mr Cullen it should be by private arrangement between the shareholders. The meeting then sdjonrned,

MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD.

Annual Election. A toll for the election of five members to constitute the Mount Hutt Hoad Board for the ensuing year was held on Saturday. The polling booths were at the Road Board office, Mothvon, and at the school room, Barrhlll, Mr J. O. McWilliam presided at the former booth, and Mr L. Oxley at the latter. Shortly after Bpm the result was announced as follows :

Mr J. 0. MoWllliam. the chief Return ing Officer, declared the firat fire duly elected.

AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

----- - Asm subton County, J. 886. The following analysis ol the agricultural statistics for the County of Ashburton has been prepared from information supplied to us by Mr W. G. Walker, the Superintendent Collector

In 1880 Coldstream of the Longbeach Road District, part of the Mount Somers and Rangitata Road Districts. Since that year another portion of the Mount Somers Road District has been severed, and added to-the Mount Hutt Road District.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

By Telegraph. [Per Press Association.] Auckland, May 8. The census is not finished, but it is be lieved the p ’pulation of the city of Auck land and suburbs will exceed 50,000. The city of Auckland alone contains 33,250, whilst the boroughs of Parnell, Newnmket and Newton all exhibit enormous increases. The Justices who presided at the inquiry into the stranding of the Taupo have called the attention of the Mini-ter of Marine to the Gisborne Harbor light. They say if the light had been visible at a distance of five miles, as stated on the chart, or even three miles, the acc dent wou’d not have occurred. Wellington, May 8 Continued experiments with the Auck land ammunition at long ranges show that the colonial catridges are practically now quite as good as the imported ones. The shooting varied from four points in their favor to three Worse than the Woolwich ammunition. The carridge cases cost one-third more than the English, but, unlike the latter, they can be used again and again. LATEST.

Sudden Death- Dunedin, To-day. J. Campbell,;h&ad master of the Slate School Clinton died suddenly last night. Address-in- Reply. Wellington, To-day, It has been Definitely decided that Mr Bavau wi l move the address in reply.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

[KECTEU COPYRIGHT,] THE EASTERN DIFFICULTY. A Blockade Declared. Athens, May 8 In the absence of the Ministers, the charges d'affaires of England, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Turkey have de livered a joint note from there respec tive Governments declaring a blockade of the Greek ports. The combined fleets are now redezvoused at Suda Bay awaiting orders before proceeding further. The official journal published an article to-day disclaiming all hostile in tention on the part of Greece, and stating that the movement of troops to the nothern frontier is merely a pre cautionary measure against sudden attacks.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER —COPYRIGHT. ] COLONIAL DEFENCE. Sydney, May 8. The New South Wales Government are in receipt of a memorandum from Mr Griffiths, Premier of Queensland, upon the subject of a scheme for com bined defence of the colonies. Mr Griffiths states that his Government is of opinion that it is undesirable that ships destined for coast defence should be joint property of the considers that vessels should bal pro vided and equipped by the Imperial Government, after which the colonies should contribute to their maintenance in a ratio based upon population.

HORSE MARKET.

Mr T. Bullock reports for the week ending Saturday, May 8 :—32 horses were yarded for the day’s sale, but a large proportion were of an inferior stamp, consequently for the major part of those sold only low prices wore ob tained. Those having first class draughts for sale placed higher reserves on them, than present market value, the result being they were turned out unsold. At present there is a good demand for medium draughts suitable for farm work and there were several buyers present who were enable to obtain what they required. Out of the day’s entry (32) 17 were sold at the following prices : Medium draughts, £l4 £l6; do, rather lighter, £8 15s to £9 10s; aged and inferior, £4 to £5 10s; light harness horses, £7 5s to £8 ; do, with foal at foot, brought £6 ; hacks £4 ss, £5 ; do, of a better description, np to £9 15a ; 2-year olds light, £4 5s to £6. Sundries— second hand spring cart brought £10; harness and implements at market rates. Land &c.—Since my last report 1 have sold rural sections 16850, 16969 and pari' of 18582, containing about 200 acres, situated in the Longbeach Road District, being part of farm known as Barr’s, at £7 per acre, and leased the other portion, about 170 acres, at a rental equal to interest on £7 per acre; and by auction on Wednesday last I disposed of rural sections 22120 22121; and another near Waterton, containing 232 acres at L 5 per acre. I have also sold lot 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, containing 6 acres with house thereon at Methvon, for £l5O. There have been numerous enquiries for farms from 200 to 400 acres of fairly good land, but those decline to purchase plaius l*ud f

THE ABHHUIITOJN GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MAY ,10 I*Bo.



Methven Barrhilt Total. J. Holmes ... 61 32 93 J. Jackson ... 54 23 77 VV. McMillan ... 43 23 66 D. Cameron 53 9 61 G. H. Allngton 36 19 55 J. Hibbs 35 10 45



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ALL. f T sllu) R iUls B Town HALL A 'BALL will bo. bold ill tbo Town Call on THURSDAY KVKNINO, May L>h. Dancing to s'art immediately alter tho play in tho Oddfellows Hall 1b over. D«»lS fml Mnxir. provided I>y Mr C. W . | .1. Hi: HOURS, M.C. t saTl'R*!aV, \oih May, I SPECIAL ENTRY. ■R. X, BULLOCK l.»B receive.! in if # alructioiiß from Mr D. McKcmory to sell by Public Auction, at tho Arcvdo, on the above date, THE THOROUGHBRED MAKE “ TOl TOI.” Pedigree at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. M 10 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. lorn MW. SPECIAL ENTRY. -| largo CHAFEOUTTER (by Rich- JL moud and Cxandler), suitable fo atoampower. , _ I largo CORNCUUSHBK (by R. X Hunt and Co.), also suitable for Bteampower. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer,



Wanted. \\i ANTED— Goat in Milk. Parti- VV culara as to price, etc., apply to RANTED Known—Groatei reduction than ever at the Sale of Bank rupt Slock. —Hayes and Co., Arcade. Ilf ANTED Known - -The Gospel will VV he preached evt ry li.irdV Day evening in the Arcade Ghambeis at •' HO p.ni to \.) Kren !>ii all. JS' 1 collection. a D’.'T TANTKD KNOWN looked for come at last. T. Moult, having commenced bacon curing, he is ] able to supply a real good Pork Sausage at t> 1 per lb at the Factory, Moore at, Ashburton. Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and delivered homo at One Fenny per lb. T. Boult. PBIS-'ENTS ! Presents! Wo arc n> w giving Presents to the value of 4:, in the Jfe* to every purchaser of One Shilling and upwards on Drapery and Millinery, etc. For description of Presents see Window. Dressmaking on the premises. Perfect fit guaranteed,— Office of this Paper. 5 (508 H. 0. Segkks, Melford House.



N OTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I PATRICK DEYANE, of Waterton, Hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that 1 desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to he holden at Ash burton, on the fourth day of June, lbßb, apply for a certificate anther.sing the issue of an accommodation license fora house situate at Waterton, known as the •Waterton Hotel, containing sixteen rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. , 10Q .. Dated this 10th day of May, 188 b. PATRICK DEVANE, E. G. Cbisp, Solicitor. IVTOTICB OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, ALBERT JAMES HOWELL, of South Rakaia, do hereby give notice thatl desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing meeting to be holden at South Rakaia, on the third day of June next, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at South Rakaia, and known as the Railway Hotel, containing twenty-live rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the sixth day of May, lobO ALBERT JAMES HOWELL. FOR S*LE AT HINDS.



Near ■ Township and Railway Station. 150 acres, fenced and water race. Terms very easy. Apply at once. ALBERT ROBERTS, West street. 4 SHBURTON CO LUSTY COUNCIL NOTICE 5s hereby given "that a reward of £2O is offered to any person giving each information as will load to the con viction of the person or persons who tampered wph thos’uices at Pudding UiL on or about 16th and 27th April last. By order. ¥. MAIN WARING, Ckrk. Ashburton, May 10, 1886 M 1 A X ❖ QT JOHN’S LODGE, No. 18oS, E.C. The . Regular MONTHLY MEETING of ilio above will be held at the Masonic Hall, on THURSDAY, 13lh inat., at 7.30 Visiting Brethren cordially invited. By order of the W .M. JOHN CURTIS, M io Hon. Secfttary NOTICE.



Me f. BROOKE-sMirn, a.s.a., will give Lessons in Drawing and Painting, both Oil and Water Colors. Pupils received at the Studio, or waited on at their own houses. Evening Classes will alao be formed for tuition in Sepia, Indigo, and Indian Ink Painting, Drawing, Bookkeeping, and Shorthand. All particulars and prospectus 38 to bo obtained from MrT. F. Farley, Stationer. Paintings on view at the shops of Messrs Farley and Jones, -'t 10 BEATTIE & COMPANY, Criterion House, 201, 203, 206, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generalJy in the Ashburton District that we have now received very large Shipments of NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS for the Present Season. The advantages which we possess in being able to buy in the Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of iur buyer, enables ns to supply all Goods under OUR CASH SYSTEM of business AT LOWEST PRICES.



HITANTED Known.—C Hawkins, Tin- VV wald, is now making Men’s Water tight Boots, to measure, for 18a rivetted, 20< pegged A good assortment of strong boots in stoct, at lowest possible price A call earnestly solicited, Monthly advertiser, issued by Robert Elston, Theatrical I Agent and Bill Poster ; terms—4o inch space 5s per month, centre spaces 10a ; for longer terms special arrangements can be made ; advertisements should not be later than the 26th ef each month. 760 ANTED Known—Wertheira Sew- V\ ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton, GRAND White Sugar, 3d per lb; Dried Apples, 6d per lb ; Figs, 8d per box; New Currants, 6d per lb ; New Nelson Jams, 6d per tin; Condensed Milk, 61 ner tin ; Sperm Caudles, 6d per lb ; Price’s English Sperms, lOd—At Jas. l V!cGkegok’.s, Tancrod street. WANTED Known—That R. Lancas ter has reduced the price of meat 25 per cent—for Cash only. Lamb, 2s and 3s per quarter. 41b Loaf for 4£d. Free trade for over. R, Lancaster, Ready-Money Meat Mart, Bullock’s 2 276 Arcade. 9 632



ANTED Known—To the Ladies of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts and the public in general. Mr J. Moison, Impermeable Bootmaker, has re ceived a largo shipment of French, Eng lish and German ladies' shoes, button up and|elastlc sides, great choice, now for inspection, which J. Moison intends dis posing of at reasonable rates during tho coming holidays. His own make always on hand or made to order. Repairing done with care and promptitude. Colo nial boots of all kinds. Next to tho Club, Tanored street, Ashburton. 10 880 Special Advertisements. SOU SALK—T.S. 197 and part 190 F (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eight coomed house and etc lam prepared to accept a very low price for this eligible property. MBS MOSS has opened a school for young ladles only at Mr Soaly’s late residence, Beach road, and wishes also a few music pupils Terms (moderate) on application or may be ascertained of Mr H. M. Jones or Mr T. F. Farley. 2 242 T, BULLOCK RAILWAY Refreshment Rooms, ASHBURTON.



MR, T. QDILL begs to announce the fact that ho is still carrying on business at the Railway Station, where he still will retain his former reputation by selling nothing but the BUST of old matured Wines and Spirits. Luncheon will also be supplied on the shortest notice, and moderate charge. P.S.—The above Rooms are open to the Public from 7 a.m. till after the arrival of last train at night. T. QUILL, 3 389 Lessee. rnO the Ashburton Guards and Voiun- X teers.—THE VOLUNTEER RED BOOK, containing the whole < the Exercises in Battalion Drill, Squau ,/ill, Bayonet Drill, Infantry Drill, Etc, NOW IN. The above should be perused by all Volunteers and will be found useful to those intending to compete for Govern ment appointments. This book being difficult to procure all intending purchasers had better apply at once to T. F. FARLEY. School Committees will do well to con sider the many advantages to be derived from purchasing their prize books from me, as I am now offering prize books at. very reasonable prices, in fact, at Christ church prices, and no carriage to pay, whilst my stock consists of about 3,500 volumes. School requisites of every description kept in stock. Thomas F. Far^y, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders' Buildings, East street, Ashburton. I Branch Shop : Town Hall, Ashburton.



We endeavour to give our Customers best value procurable, whatever Prices they may wish to purchase Goods at, and out Stock is so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED that the most varied wants can ba sup plied. We append a list of our Depart ments, In each of which an immense Variety of meat Novel and Fashionable Goods will bo found DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT millinbry”department Ij ING DEPARTMENT ROuOC HING DEPARTMENT ING DEP T V.ICj OR G RN HOUSEHOLD FDISHIN U 1 We Invite particular attention Stodk of .. Colonial Manufacture from various mils Including BLANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEED.. ov _ ashbvrton MANUFACTURE. Cash System and Cash Prices. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL drapery WARE u HOUSE, TAILORS, AK9 MILLINERS.



S'pedal Ad ertisements. Swßs m M fIS^TSRSI R 0 W N UON WORKS ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch, Portable .Ranges Burn Wood and Gcal—ln Four Sizes. FAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN ffour, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988 Changed Hands! BRANCH SHOP, TOWN HALL, Ashburton. THE BOOK & STATIONERY Business lately carried on by Messrs H. J. Wood and Co, of Christchurch, has been purchased by mo, and at a price con siderably below original cost; this will give my many patrons an opportunity of ob taining a number of requisites at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.



STATION KRY. —Special care is pi von to all orders. Promptitude guaranteed, MANUFACTURE of ACCOUNT ROOKS Having made arrangements with a first class firm for the execution of all Com missions as described above, clients may rely upon receiving PROMPT ATTENTION, first class work being made a specially. LITERATURE. Any book not in stock will bo procured without delay. Orders taken for all news papers British and Jbureigu included), Public Committees receiving liberal con cessions. . PRINTING. This branch is bring fostered, and every attention paid to accuracy, neatness, and promptitude in the execution of all orders, all work receiving personal superintend ence. *— DELIVERY OF NEWSPAPERS. Customers may roly upon receiving their Morning and Evening Papers safely de livered at their doors, and not upon tho front lawn. Tho same rouiarK applies to Homo Papers, .Journals, and Periodicals ; also, purchasers may have, their Parcels delivered promptly. Wholesale Lines Always in Stock. Brown Paper, Grocer’s Bags, Tea Papers, Twine, and Tradesmen's general requisites. Bookuiniuno Okdeks Received. f £. h\ Farley, BOOKS ELLE R. STATIONE It, PRINTER & NEWSAGENT, Saunders’ Buildings and Town Hall, Ashuukton.



STOCK-TAKING, FEBRUARY 1. 1880. WE bog to draw out Ashbur ton and Country Custo mers’ attention to the fact that wo have reduced the prices of many linos in our well known Stock, notably in MENS’, BOYS’ & YOUTHS’ Clothing, And feel confident that an early inspection will well repay a isit to the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY’S BRANCH, Easx SxxtEßT, Asubukton.



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. STEER & SON WISH to Intimato to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their work efficiently, aro now in a position to meet the demands of the public with a article at prices to suit the times. Every de, 'Option of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired, Spring Traps from £2O. Whitochapols from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S,—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retriuimlng. VICTORIAN .STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support In thia department, beg to intimate that, having procured firas-claae Machinery, they ate now In a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. Special attention is given to Turning, Boring and tho Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders and every description of Agricultural Implements. ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 415 Victoria House. RAND' DISTRIBUTION OF BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES, Etc., To Purchasers of Parcels amounting to TEH SHILLINGS AND ONE POUND. rticles to be Exhibited In Windows In a few days. Presents equal to a reduo tio of THREE SHILLINGS IN THE FOUND, to bo distributed upon arrival. Dimant and Coe, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Exo, ISmI tnalii



Special Advertisements. I_Aoll Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, J Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. | r Al’S Compound of Linseed, Anl -I\. seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Ohlrrodyno. KAY'S Compound, a demulcent ox pectoranl, for Coiisjlir, ('olds and riT'hi Complainis. RAY’S (Compound, lot <'nuch“ and (’olds, is o.|<i»llj- >«r '■ iron V>lp for lloises and ('attip. KAV’S Tic Pills, a specific In Neu ralgia, Fare Ailib, <d r f'nnfains yuinme. Iron, etc. COAtiIJLINE Cement for Broken Articles. •Sold everywhere. Solo makers— KAY Bims., 101 Slocknorl, England OUR & ALCORN'S



Bale ot NeWjDrapory Goods IS NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON! GO TO THE WRONG SHOD.



>N TIN I! AT lON OF THE i:n ri f: auto,ed < ! H t.a r m.e Of Mo.ipin Krio«iß n rßi atl’*k »>l I )rai>ri*y, ( ,lo< hin^, A N 0 Bo O T s AMOUNTING TO ABOUT £soo(j ANDREW OKU ImvttiK purchased (ho above STOCK at a iargo reduction from Goal Trice, ia still giving aWi *y a Unheard-of prices His groat object being to (urn it into cash, no matter at what sacrifice ANDREW OR Li



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Aro now lauding Direct from tho Manu facturers A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF FURNIS 11 I N G AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invito your Inspection. 4 692 T UK PROBLEM SOLVED-



By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from in all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But in those days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the,same pricejas ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Pkkkect Fitt ing Suit, at the lowest possible expense. It gives us much pleasure to Inform our friends and the public generally that this PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of any kind, orders at these prices will be exe cuted for CASH. ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND OLOIHIERS ASHBURTON. McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL,



AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS. TO STATION HOLDERS & FARMERS WE bog to adviao that wo have just to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Round.) Alao, Beat Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which jZaST' Defy Competition tsh^ COAL! COAL!! COAL!!! Wo are now landing ex Haurotr, G. M. Tucker, and Wakatipu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD. COAL, Which will be sold at loweat rates. All kii.de of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, otci always in stock. Inspection invited, McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. W. H. COLLINS,