MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— FRIDAY.

(Before Mr H. O. S Baddeley R.M.)

CIVII OASES. Sprott Broa. v. Bule, c'aim°£6o.— Mr Wilding for plaintiff, Mr Pornell for de fendant. It was stated that the case had been withdrawn. Rule v. Sprott Bros , claim £40, and came v. aame, claim £20.— Mr Purnoll for plaintiff, Mr Wilding for defendant. In these caiea the Magistrate now gave his judgment aa follows ;— Rule v Sprott, £40— This is a claim for damages for trespass on land with horses, drays, &o, destruction of pasture, &c, and remaining on the land for six weeks. The queßtton of title has been raised, and that 1 must overrule. I cannot help expressing great regret that all the cases between these parties have not been settled by friendly intervention. As thia was not the oase, I must decide. I cannot, af lor hearing the evidence m this matter, agree that the smallest coin m the realm ahou d be the amount awarded ; on the contrary I oonsider that this is one of the coo!es>t trespasses I have heard of for some timo. The defendant took no trouble to ask leave, and there tan be no doubt from Mr Roberts, clear and petfectly independent evidence that only Rule could grant such leave. Sprott had ample warning more over, but persisted m his trespass, and must pay the penalty. Certain losses and expenßes have been clearly proved, and the defendants must make them go^d, Tho judgment will be for £30 and costs. Rule v Sprott. £20. — Thiß is an action for damages for tresspass of defendant's sheep on plaintiff's land at Pendarves on divers days during July, August, and September, 1886, whereby plaintifl's pasture was ate, fences were broken, and plaintiff's Bheep mixed. . A great deal has been said respecting the defective fences of the plamtiff, but owners " of sheep are bound to see that they do not trespass Sprott must have known what steps ho could take under tho Fencing Act relative to giving notice to repair m the absence of any agreement. It is quite clear Sprott's sheep were not properly looked after. I conclude from the evidence that Sprott's cheep (which aro evidently good fencers) did a very natural thing when their own feed ran out, namely, migrated to pastures new, where there was good feed, the furrows that had been ploughed up, probably too high against the fence, lending them possibly friendly aid. In this case the full amount sued for has been proved, and judgment will be for the amount claimed and costs. Oliver v. Sheppard, olaim £10.— Mr Outhbertaon for plaintiff. Judgment for plaintiff for amount claimed and coats. Duncan v. McEeczle, olaim £1 7a Od. Judgment for pk'ntlff for amount claimed •nd coata. Foster v. Dyner, c^im £6 10a.— Mr Caygill for plaintiff, Mr Wilding for de fendant* — Thia was an action for the recovery of money alleged to have been i wrongfully claimed by the defendant and naid to him m error by the plaintiff. ' A man ramed Holmes, who had beo i engaged by Foster to cut acme whe_.t, •ent Dy nea to start on the work. Holmea •ued tbe plaintiff and recovered judgment, among other monies, for the amount paid to Dynei. The plaint 'ff therefore Bought to reoover from Dyne) tho sum. The defendant resisted reimbursing the plain tiff on several ground*, but principally that at tbe time tho work for wliijh bo had be<?n paid was pei formed he nr3 Foster's and not Homes servant. Aft r evidence had been heard at length, th j Magistrate gave judgment for the plain tiff for the amount claimed ar.d cos's, Leave was given to the defendant to tppeal. THE WILSON C*SE. Samuel Thomson the licensee of ths ( Alford Forest Hotel, was charged with having permitted drunkenness on hia licensed premises Tbe csbo had been partly heard on a previoiu Conrt day when it had been adj mrned m order th^t the defendant might secure the ettendanca of a wltneaa whom he alleged to be ma terial to his case — Mr Wildiog, now ap peared for the d.fendant, whi wished to withdraw the plea of "not guilty" ani plead " guilty "to the charge. Mr Wild ing addressed the Bench, asking for the defendant to be dealt Lniently with He said Thompson waa ahortly leaving the hotel, which waa one of those which should not be suffered to exist, being ono m whioh it waa almost impossible for a man to get an honest living. The fau'fc was not so much that of the licensee a-i . of the persons who owned the hotel aud put theae men m it. Thompson was Bhortly leav ng the hotel and he bad a wife and young family to keep who, waro a heavy penalty itflicted, would be tbo teal sufferers, and m view of there circum stances he would aak the Magistrate to deal as ligh'ly with the defendant tn possible — 'lhe Magistrate agreed with Mr Wilding's remarks regarding thecbaractc • of hotela such aa thia one — Sergent Feltcn -said tbat he knew Thompson was not m a position to pay a heavy fieo At tb« last meeting of the Licensing Com mittee a renewal of hia licence wai ie fuied to Thompson, and he was givti throe months m whioh to find a BuaceaHor, » proviso being made that if any oomplai> t, against the houae were established m thi meantime the Hcen3e would not on any account be granted. This being the oats then,and Thompson not being able to pay • heavy fine, he would aek the Magistrate to make an order under the 205 th clause of the LicßDßing Act closing lhe honae. —The Magistrate eald that ho had no power to make eaoh an order, the clause being one that solely applied to Licensing Commltteea. He hoped, however, th. t the police would strongly recommend the closing of the hotel to tho Licensing Committee. — Sergeant Felton Bald that he would feel it his duty to strongly oppose any fresh liconae being granted. Indeed he waa aire one wou'd not be granted unless the Licensing Committte swallowed the words they made use cf at their Jaat meeting — After Borne further remarks, the Magistrate said he agreed with the slaUmi.nt that had been made that the hcr.i>e was ono cf those m whioh an honest living could not be mado. The owner should pay the fines Ir Aided on the lioanaee. — Mr Wilding said the owner was not m a position to do ao. The Magistrate said thit the penalty ho was going to inflict would net be bo heavy SB it w. aid have been were it not for tho representations of Mr Wilding and the police. Still the fiuo would have to be a heavy one aa the case was tbe worst of Ita kind, tho conclusion being the most desßStroua possible, tho man In regard to whom tbe charge had been laid having died. Thompson wculd bo fined £25 ] nnd costs —Mr Wilding asked for time m j which to p-»y tho fine.— The Magistrate aaked tbe police if there was any cbanoe of tbe defendant clearing out. — Sergeant Felton sud Thompson had no hold on the hotel and the police would have to ask tne Bench to fix a term of imprisonment m default of payment. — 7 he Magistrate made an order tbat the defendant should be imprisoned for two months m caao uo did not meet the fine. The conviotion was ordered to be endorsed or. the i.cento. The Court then rose.

SENSATIONAL CHARGE BY JOHN BRIGHT

Speaking at the West minister Friends' Meotlng-houae, St Martiu's-lane, latoly, Mr Bright, m the couree of a long speech on the evil of war, made the following statement: — *■ I heard a Btory the other day whioh 1 know to bo true. I am not able to give the name of the officer who told it, Ido not know what would happen to him. He would not bo able to go up the ladder any more if it was known ," but it waa stated, and it ia true, that after one of the battles— l think that battle was called Abu Klea. m which some persons whose names are well known were killed on the English side— that m the evening, after the battle was over, this gentleman heard ehota and some noise which Burprised him. He did not know what was going on, but when he made inquiry he found that the English soldiers were going about the field of battle, after the ht t blood was gone and the battle was over, and they were bayoneting and Bhooting tbe poor Arab soldiers lying wounded upon the field, (Cries of ' Shame,' ane hisses.) Wby, these people have all got a chaplain with them. (Laughter.) They ure Buppoßed to have religious service at least once a week if they are not fighting on that day. (Renewed laughter.) And yet theae borrows are perpetrated, and men come home and they are put Into the House of Lords and are granted a large sum of money, and you ace m the newspapers whole columns of persons on whom pro motions and decorations of one kind or aii other have been conferred, and we go along enjoying thete occasional pieces of rapine wbich M. Pelletau spoke of m the French Chamber. And Ido not know but we ii) ay be on the point of d. lag it almost any day." Ln consequence of the above startling statement bo positively made by Mr Bight, a representative of the Pall Mali Gazette waited upon Ljrd Wolseley, aa the peraon moat likely to be acquainted with every detail of the management of our forces during the Egyptian campaign. Lord Wolaeley read the paragraph with indignation, and anthorlses the cuoßt em phatic contradiction to Mr Bright's state ments. " I was not, of couree," Lord Wolaeley added, "present myaelf upon that occasion, but I am perfectly certain, Bret, that such practices could not have taken place without aome report of it reaching me at some time ; and, Becond, that the statement is m direct and flagrun contradiction to the uuiveraal tendency of our men which ia to run even unwise risk m doing friendly services to wounded enemies After the battle of Tel-e!-Kohir more than one soldier waa treacherovaly killed and an officer wai dangerously wounded while giving water to woundel Arabe. Anyone who knows anything about soldiera knowa perfectly well that they , have no auoh bloodthirsty instincts aa are attributed to them by Mr Bright. While you're fighting, if a man reaiats you he's shot, of couree ; but when the battle's over, and with wounded man — never ! Indeed, the very details cf Mr Bruht's story make it preposterous to a military man. You may contradict it mmy name ln tbe most emphatic manner." '

THE ASHBWBTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1887.



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Public Notices HAVES & CO. MAINTAIN that it is no use (o make hue and cry about what one is going to do, unless one is prepared to do it and m- advertising what we have for sale you are kindly invited to look through our Establishments, nnd you will find than we are decidedly tho CheapesS md Bett House iv town for everything. NO MISTAKE IN THIS.' TjINCOURAGE T OOAL TNDUSTRY AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, Knitting Yarns * PROM THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY. »■■ ■ - ,— ■ ■■■■■■■■■ i... 1 ■ ,m ■— —■ ■ -■ ■■■--■■, m„  k^^ —^ WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public, is hereby given that tbe ■**^ undersigned, Measrs White anj> 00. (White, Smithson, and Raymond), of fimaru, and John A. Oaygili,, of Ash- burton, have this day entered into Partnership &b Barristers and Solicitors, at ABhburton, under the style of "White, Oaygilland Oo." Mr J. W. Whiie, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash* urt'on. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL. —48. Monoy to lend In aDy sums on approved freehold security, Officea : Bullock's Arcade 10*803 WILDING AND LEWIS, T> ARBISTERS AND QOIIOITORS F. wiTding, Notaby Public. Officeß: Next "Mail" Office, Burnett-Bt., ABhburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittinga of the ABhburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, end may be consulted personally n these days. The firm ia now represented m Aah- burton by Mr Clayton, an "English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office Ito receive instructions and confer with oienta. , *100 ASHBURTON RACING OLUB AUTUMN MEETING mHURSDAY & TiIRIDA APRIL 2lßt 4 22nd, 1887? President— E. Q-. Wright, Vice-Pre-ident — John Gri^g, Judge— Matthew Etitt. Stewards : H. Friedlander j W: O. Walker W. B. Denshire R. McOwen J. O. N. Grigsr | Dr Leahy R. Friedlander- Treasurer — David Thomas . Clerk of the Scales— T. E. Upton. Clerk of the Course — A. Howboh. Handicappers — The Committee. Starter— Dr Leahy. First Raob on Faoh Day to Start 12.30 p.x. FIRST DAY 1. DISTRICT HURDLE RACE of 20'bovh over Eix flights of hurdles, about Btt 6 ; n high. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. l^f mile . District horses only. 2. AbfIBURTON AUTUMN HANDICAP o 60 eovb. Nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance 1 & fov. 1 milo. 8. FOAL STAKES of 1 soy each, with 16 boys added. For two-year-oldß bred, owned, and trained by »eaidents hi the dißtrict defined by Rule 8. Colts Bst 101 b fillies and geldings 83t 81b. Nomination 10s, Pho sweep to be paid by 9 p.m, on April 18 th. Five furlongs . 4. BANDIOAPTIMETROT(in saddle) of 20 soys.. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Weight not less than lOst. Break and turn. 8 miles. 5. FLYING HANDICAP of 25 soys. NoraU nation, 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s. f-mile. 6. FOST STAKES of 10 boys. Entrance, 10s, to be made to the Seoretary imme- diately after tho Flying Handicap is run. Catch weights, The winner to be Bold immediately after the race for 16 fcovß, any surplus to go to the fandu of the Club. SECOND DAY. \ 1. DISTRICT \VELTER HANDICAP ot 20 eovb. Nomination, 10s j acceptance, 10s. Minimum weight, lOat. 1£ milo, Distiict horees only. 2. GRAND STAND HANDICAP oUObovb . Nominaticn, 1 eov ; acceptance, 1 bo? Bcven fu r longs. 3 HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle ot 16 boys. Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 6a. Weight not less than lOst. Break and turn. Twice round tha couree. Dietric horses only. 4. HARVEST HANDICAP of .20 soya. Nominat on, 10s ; acceptance, 10a: Dis- trict horses only. 1 mile. 6. POYEL RACE of 16 rovs. Entrance, 10s, to he mado to the Secretary iromediatoiy after the Harvest Handicap is lun. Catch weights. Five furlougs. The winner to he sold immediately after tho race, tbo whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 20 boys. Nomination, 1 soy, to be made immediately after the Novel Race is run} acceptance free, to be notified to the Secretary within ten minutes of the declaration of weights, 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. * 1. The Meeting will be held under tho Rules of Racing and Ashburton Racing Club Rules. 2- No entry will be received except on tho condition that all disputes, claims, c*jd ob- jections arieing out of tho racing shall ba decided by the Stewards or whom they may . appoi t ; their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this" programme to bo final. 8. A district horee shall mean any horse tbat haß been commonly resident m the dis- trict between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi from January 21, 1887, and cp to the dato of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a r.ersou who has resided m the said district during tho same period. 4. Fiveper cent, will be deduct' d from tha • gro?B of all moneyß payable m accordance i wi;h this programme for the expenses of the course. 6. All nominations and acceptances to go the f unds of the Olub. 6. Trotting Races. Hordes must trot to the satisfaction of tho Ref sree, NOMINATIONS. All norcinationß to be r.ccomyaTiied by ° ffa», name, ngo, and description o horse, nnd colors of rid",r m the hands of the Secretary (addrcßs — Ashburton) no latsr than 9 p. Et- on Monday, March 21, 1887. c j WEIGHIS. Weights for th<? fin-t day's handicaps will be declared on Wednesday, April 13, 188 Weights for thx second day's handicaps will be deoaed r.t 9 o'cl ck on the evening of the firet day's racing. " > 1 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for tho fuss day's handicap mu^t be made to the Secretary not later tha 9 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 1887, Accept aaccs for the tecond day's handicaps at 10 o'clock on the evecicg of tho fiißt da^ • raciug. 0, & FOOKS, SeereUjy



Public Notices. THE 1 FISK JUBILEE SINGERS. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, APRIL 18th and 19th, 1887. Reserved Chairs, 4s j Unreserved Seats, 3a ; Back Seats, 2s. Plan and Tickets at Mr H. M. Jones', tSast st -eet, or at tt c doors. Doors open at 7.30. Concert at 8 o'clock. -j r j i i i ( t Och ! de'd you'll mak a spok forme? APRIL 21 & 22. AS our old motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS, and as it is unpleasant to quote a lot of prices to mislead the pnblic, we shall be thank- ful for an early call, and you can judge for ' yourselves. Note the Address — HAVES & CO, ( Cash Drapers and Grocers, , ARCADE, J And do not be be misled. N.B. —Our BOOT STOOK is IMMENSE, j MOUNT SOMER^IoaTIiT ; COAL CAN ioV BE HAD ' AT TBE ABOVE PITS ♦ FOR J7.IGHT SHILLINGS PER TON Or m Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, By the Truck. FOR CASH OinLY. ~E. F. WRIGHT, The eagle is lord above, And bold Rob Roy is lord below. ] ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Drapery, Grocery, Boots, > Clothing, &c. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. j HATES"* CO. Having BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT STOOK to the tune of £600 And many of these Goodß are marked at LESS THAN HALF-PRICE l Our determination is TO CLEAR. r ' TUCKER & RESTELL, TIMBER, COAL & GENERAL MERCHANTS, HAVE much pleasure m informing their customers and others that they are now receiving Fresh Supplies of Timber OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS SUITABLE FOB BUILDING OR OTHER PUEPOSES, Consisting of Red and White Pine Boards and Scantlings Rusticated Weatherboards Feather-edge Weatherboards Tcngued and Grooved White Pine Flooring and Lining. We are now daily expecting from Auckland a OARGO of ASSORTED KAURI TIMBER. 1 inch and £-inch Shelving T. and G. Flooring and Lining Mouldings, Architraves, Skirtings. Our stocks of Kauri are kept under cover m our Sheds, West Street Yard, bo that the Timber i 3 clean, dry, well seasoned, and fit for immediate use. Largo Stocks of V.D.L. TIMBER DEAL DOOKS, SASHES HURDLES AND .GATES. Ljsaght'a Oib, end Gcrpcl Oak Galvanised Lcn Sheet Lead, Sheet Zinc, Patent Roofing Naila and Wire Nails, Staples Steel Fencing Wirs and Barbed Wire Poets, Rails, Stakes, f trainers, and Sheep Yard Rails, ' NOW BEING DISCHAEGED, Ex 'Ocean steamers and. other vesrels, Newcastle Coal • Westport Coal Special quotations for orders by the truck load at any Railway Station m the district. MOUNT SOMEES COAL Kept m stock fi r retail purposes, and supplied J by the^truck at pit prices. r' { Tucker & Restell. •f AprUUt, 1887.



Pubic Notices. LN addition to my TOBACCONIST, FANCY GOODS, AND HAIR- DRESSING BUSINESS, I havo NOW OPENED my UPSTAIRS ROOM as a FIRST-CLASS BILLIAED ROOM, It being provided with one of the Best English Tables. The Room will be open for play at all hours. Entrance from shop, or side door !East street. ! NEW Tt OCX OF TOYS, PIPES, TOBACCONIST- WARE, AND FANCY GOODS, Just Openedjup, W. ZANDER, BILLIARD & HAIRDRESSING SALOONS EAST STREET. . LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. CROWN LANDS on Perpetual Lease as Village Homeßtead Special Settle- ments, under Sec' ion 163, Land Act, 1885, and the Regulations issued by the Governor, under tho authority of the said Section, acd published In "Gaaette" 45, September 2nd, 1886. IT is hereby notified that the under- mentioned Sections are opened for Leaae for a term of Thirty Years, with the right of renewal for further terma of Twentj-one l Years, and that applications will be received on SATURDAY, April 30th, for the said Leisss at the Land Offices, Christchurch asd Timaru, and also by Mr March, Railway Station, Wlnalow, on April 27th j at Riilway Station, Hinds, on April 28th ; and at Courthouse, Ashbutton, oa April 29bh. 1 i The applications received by Mr March will bear the same date aa thoße received at the Land Office, Chriato> urch. HINDS TOWNSHIP.— Seotions from 1 ta 33 icc'usivp, averaging from 7 to 14£ acres. ] RESERVE 1371, adjoining Hinda Township.— -Sections 1 Io 11 inolneive, averaging from 24 to 50 aore?, arid from Sections 55 to 61 Inclusive, averaging from 12 to 50 acres BESERVE 1381. adjoining Hindn Township. — Sections 1 to* 8 inclusive, averaging from 38 to 60 acres, and frcm Seotions 42 to 49 inclusive, eaoh 50 acres. The annual rental for the above Seotions is Is 3d per acre. The only charge for the Lease will he a fee cf 10j. No selector ahall take up more than one allotment. Plans may 1 be seen at the Land Offices, Chriatohurch - and Timtro, where abo copies of the II Village Homeettad Special Settlement " Regulations may be obtained. John h. baker, ( Commissioner of Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, March 28th, 1887. 4*66 ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY'S Blankets, Flannels, , AND Tweeds. SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM £3 10s. Support Local Industry. ORR & ALCORN r From the Official Assignee m Bankruptcy District of Ashbui'ton, |Canterbury 3 N.Z. Memorandum for Mr Aoidrew Orr, Ashburton. 1 Dear Sir,— Be Alexander Smith, have tho pleasure io inform you that your Cash Tender for the Stock m tbe above Estato is Accepted m terms of the Tender. Youra truly, J. O. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. THE above DRAPERY STOCK having been Purchased at a BIG DIS- COUNT off the FHISP COST, is Now on Sale, AND MUST BE CLEARED During the Next Three Weeks, as A Large Shipment OF NEW GOODS EX DORIC, ; JUST TO HAND. COME AT ONCE AND SECURE THE"! GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBUKTOISr. 1 All Classes of Good Greatly Reduced > AOTREW, ORRtj ■L



Auctions. SATURDAY, 16th APLIL. SPECIAL ENTRY Q USEFUL FARM HORSE 3. Sale at 1 0 clock. 4*62 f. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL; bpeoiaTentry. ON account of E. H. Dobson, Esq., Lowcliffe Estate, 6 3-year-old Draught COLTS and FILIIES. Salo at 1 o'clock. 4°92 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL LOT 243, HAMPSTEAD. MR T. BULLOOK has received instruc- tions to sell by public auction at the Arcade on Saturday, April 16 h, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, LOT 243, fronting Oxford street, Hampstead, near the School. This section must be cold. Sale at 12 45. T. BULLOOK, 4§60 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. For Sale by Order of the Mortgagee, TWO ACRES OF LAND, on whloh ia erected a 3-roomed HOUSE at TREVORTO2J, now In the occu- pation of >Ir Wm. Fitzjerald MR T. BCLLOCK haß received m stvuctions from the Mortgagee to auil by publio auction at the Aroade on Saturday, 16th April, LOT 24, TRKVORTON, containing 2 Acres, on which is erected a well built 3 roomed COTTAGE. The land is well fenced. Terms liberal — at sale. Sale at 12 45. T. BULLOCK, 4J61 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. By Order of the Mortgagee. E.S. T7351, Containing ':■ \ OKO ACRES l ROOD, Situated about 1\ miles from the County Saloyards, north side of the Railway Line. MR T. BULLOOK has received In- structiouß to cell by public auction at the A roade, on the above date, on acoount and by order of tho Mortgagee, R.S, 27351, containing 353 Acres 1 Rco I, Bituated about 2\ miles from the County Saleyarde, being part of tho property known ss Scotaton, lately m the occupation of Mr J. F. Foßter, and near Mr Mat.hew'a farm. It ia all fenced and divided with wire fence, and well watered with a County Water Race. Terms cf payment will be very liberal — declared at sale. Salo at 12.45. T. BULLOOK, 4£Gj Auotloneer. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. Desirable old established Homestead Farm OP 90 AOEES 90 Situated about Two Miles from the Town Belt East, on tho WAKAETUI KOAD, FOR SALE, MR T. BULLOOK has received instructions from the Proprietors to SELL BY PUBLIO AUCTION, AT THE AROADE, ON SATURDAY, 16th PARIL, That desirable old-established FAEM OF 90 ACHES, Originally the property of Mr Henry- Hunt, now m the occupation of Mr S. Mullens, and being R.S.'e 10350, 13705, divided into a number of paddocks, with live fences, and well watered. There is a comfortable FARMHO¥SE and other Buildings erected on the property ; also Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees, and sur- rounded by a plantation of forest trees. It will be observed from the numbers of the Rural Sections that this was a very early selection, and it is seldom such an opportunity offers of acquiring an old- established Farm of tbis description. As enquiries aro often made for small farms near town, those desirous of pur- chasing are respectfully invited to person- ally inspect the property, and any infor- mation required concerning it can be obtained from the Auctioneer. The terms of payment can be arranged to suit purchasers, and a low rate of interest accepted. Sale~l2 45, ~"t. BULLOCK, °i Auctioneer. SALE OF Racing Privileges ASHBURTON PACING OLUB. MESSRS Hi' MATSON AND CO. have received instructions Irom the Seoretary to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At TattersalTs, WEST STREET, ON SATOBDAY, APRIL 36th, The following PRIVILEGES IN CONNECTION WITn THE AUTUMN__MEETING Lot I— Publican's Booth No; 1 Lot 2— Publican's Bcolh No, 2 Lot 3— Oonfeotloner'a Booth No. 1 Lot 4— Confectioner's Booth No. 2 Lot s— Right of Sporta Lot 6 — Horse Yards Full particulars on application (o the Seoretary (Mr O. O. Fooka) or the Auotloneerß. Salo at 1 o'clock. H. MATSON & CO., Auctioneers*



Public Notices WANTED. FEED for 2000 or 3COO sheep for several months, grass or turnip. 3*153 Apply METHVEN HOTEL. IfTANTED at once, Six good BUSH- [ W MEN. None but experienced hands need apply. COOPER BROS., 4 79 Alford Forest. WANTED. WANTED TENDERS for STONE PICKING 250 or 600 Acres Land on Staples' Farm, neat Mayfield. Apply on Farm. 4 84 JOHN BALLANTYNE. Ma conscience ! wad ye hang a magistrate ? RACE NIGHTS. MAOANDREW MEMORIAL FUND. A SUBSCRIPTION List lies at the " Mail " and " Guardiaa " Office for signature, and I shall be happy to receiv and forward contributions, either fori Scholarship, or Statue, or unconditiona WM. J. STEWARD. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LARGE QUANTITY OF GRAIN. NO VERMIN. H. MATsoir & CO., ASHBURTON. WE ARE CASH PURCHASER op Wheat Oats Barley Eyeglass H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The ock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing loaves nothing to be'desired. Thousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styleß. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of Now Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jvorcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety Hats, comprising evory new style worn OhilJron's Jersey Suits, Children's Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugß, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags r ho celebrated WERTHEIM SEWIKG MACHINE. Time Payments. N 7 CLOTHING FACTOR?, Kart Htbxjct. I'll chop ye into as many pieces as there are checks m the tartan ! ROB ROY, April 21st & 22nd. Auct'ong. Tinwald Yardi7~ TUESDAY, 19th APRIL. MESSRS MILES AND CO. will sell by auction at the above Yards on TUESDAY NEXT, WITHOUT RESERVE, A DRAUGHT HORSES 1 BUGGY HORSE BRAYS, DISC HARROWS, AND ROLLERS McCORMICK REAPER, SPRING DRAY (almost new), HARNESS. 2 FURROW PLOUGH, BUGGY, &c., &o. 50 PI(SS A First-class MILCH COWS Of) Head YOUNG CATTLE J, T. FOKD, Auctioneer. 4H15 GEO. JAMESON, Aejent. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. COTTAGE AND 1 ACRE LAND FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOOK has received instructions from Mr George Appleton to cell by public auction at the Arcado on the above date, hia desirable PROPERTY AT HAMPSTEAD, Being LOTS 143, 144, 145, 146 (1 Acre), each havinc; a frontage of ono chain on Cambridge street. It adjoins tbe Convent properly ; is fenced and nicely planted, and on which is erected a comfortable HOUSE of 5 rooms ; also, 2 looso boxes, store, &c. This properly will be sold at a lew price j and on liberal terms— declared at sale. Salo at 12 45 T. BOLLOCK, 4*59 Auotloneer. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. 2 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Mr John Bradley, who haß left the district, will Sell by publio auction, at his Booms, the following Properties ;— TOWN SECTION No. 1215, HAVE- LOOK STREET vVest. SECTIONS Nos. 22 and 23, CHARLES STREET, Alford Forest Koad, containing nearly each. Theao Sections face the street, immediately opposite the Woollen Factory's gate. RURAL SECTION No. 32425, con- taining 14a lr 18p, situated m the Forks, immediately opposite the property of Isaac Sargeant, Esq., and facing the front road. Inspection invited. Title clear. Terms at sale. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. Alfred" Harrison, i*W AuotiQUwor; 1



: [ Public isoticefe. GORSE TRIMMING. TENDERS will be received up to the 21 v April for Trimming about ten nr'lea of Gorao Heugea at Windermere. ; 4J102 EDWAHD G. WRIGHT. I ' TENDERS. WANTED TENDERS for CUTTING and BORN ING about 172 Acres of TUSSOCKS at Lyatt's, Westerfield. Tenders to close on 19lh April, 1887. j Further particulars apply to H. RoSENDALE, 4 81 Tinwald. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the erection of two Shops adjoining the Ashburt n Town Hall. Plans and specifications may ho seen at our offices, where tenders are to be sent m not later than 4 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, April 20th. C. E FOOKS & SON, Architects. By the hand o' my faither, the first man that strikes, I'll cleave him tae the brisket ! ODOFELLOWS' HALL MR F. G. THOMAS, (JURGEON-DENTIST, j^ WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON TUESDAY, THE 19th INSTANT, • 1 And may be consulted at the Commeroia 1 Hotel, COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. ANNUAL ELECTION. IN pursuance of the Road Boards Act, 1882, and amendments thereto, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, I hereby give notice that afa HILEOTfON of two persons m tbe room of Edward George Wright and John Withell, who retiro by ballot, will be held on May 2nd, 1887. Nominations of candidates must bo made m the form set forth m the second section of tho last-mentioned Act, addreuscd to the Returning Officer, and delivered at Longlands, Hinds, before noon on MONDAY, 25th April ALFitED A FOOKS, 4°lll Substitute-Returning Officer. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. ANNUAL MEETING of RATE- PAYERS will take place on TUESDAY, May 3rd, 1887, at the Road Board Office, Tinwald. ANNUAL ELECTION, Under Section 49, Road Boards Act, 1882. AN ELECTION will be held at the Upper Ashburton Road Board Office, Tinwald, on TUESDAY, May 3, at noon, to fill the vacancies on the Board caused by the retirement of Messrs Isaac Sargent and Joseph Fletcher Fester. Forma of nomination can- be obtained from the undersigned, with whom the same must b 9 left not later than neon on SATURDAY, April 23, 1887 CYRIL JISPHSON, Returnisg Officer. Tinwald, April 12, 1887. 4 112 ASHBUhTON COUNTY STOCK AN SALE YARDS CO., LIMITED DIPPING SEASON, 1887 THE CONCRETE DIPS are now 50 feet long, and fitted with all tbe latest improvements For particulars aB to cost of dipping sheep, apply at the Caretakers. GEO. JAMESON, 3 164. Secretary. TAM A i~IASEI pUROHASER OF WHEAT OATS BARLEY GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON. _ , ODDFELLOWS' HALL. THE Grand Spectacular Operatio Drama ROB ROY MAGGREGOR will be reproduced under the auspices of tho ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY On Race Nights, THUBSDAY AND FBIDAY, APRIL 21st and 22nd, With all the Original and Magnificent Scenic Effects and Gorgeous Costumes. For particulars see Handbills. Prices of Admission .* Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. T~C. DUNCAN, 4 82 Secretary, There ! tak a drap o' the cor- dial yer worthy faither, the Deacon, was sac fond o'. ROB ROY. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. CENTRAL HOTEL. JW. MoRAE having taken tho above , Hotel, solicits a Bhare of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur- rounding districts. Beat Brands of Wine's Spirits and Beere. | Good Stablfng— -Feeds, One Shilling. Howes and Buggies to let on hire a prices to meet the timea. , For the convenience of travellers .. hansom cab will meet all trains. - i 1 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD- -1 ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. i THE Twelfth Annual General Meeting or Members and Shareholders of 1 this Society will bo hold at tho Society's Offices, Arcade Cb umbers, Burnett street, on MONDAY, April 18th, at 3 p.m, Business : 1. To receive tbo Directors' Report : for the year 1886 7. 2. To Elect Two Directors m the place of Messrs James E Trevor and J. Ward, wuo are eligible for re-election, and have given the notice required by the Rules. ■ 3, Any other general business. J. WARD, Manager. .



WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. A MEETING of RATEPAYERS will be held at tho Wakanui School- house on FRIDAY, A pill 29tb, at 7.30 p.m.. to consider the STOPPING of ROAD between Sections 17166 and 7188 (A.V M. Wilson's), and take m lieu thereof a road along tbe nortn-eastorn boundary of section 14410 (Mr S. Thomas) By order. 4 113 OWNER WANTED. T^HE person (unknown) who, on the 9th instant, wliilo I was standing- on the platform of a railway carriage, banded mo a parcel, stating that '' he would bo m at onco," but whom I have not seen since, is informed that he can obtnin the sanio on paying expenses of this advertisement on application to Mr Howell, Railway Hotel, Rakaia, or to the undersigned. " , D. F, MDRPHY, 478 < fiouth Rakaia. HIGHEST CASH PRICES given for Wool and Skins AT TUB Ashburton Woollen "Factory.



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