Sir George Grey moved that the inhabitants of each State federated m Australia ought to be allowed, if it saw lit, from time to time to vary its form of a State Government, and that ,'• provision should be made accordingly m the Federal Constitution. Sir H. Parkes, Mr Gillies, and Dr Oockburn objected to the motion. Mr Kingston favored it. Sir George Grey withdrew his mot io v because it could nbt have been carried. He said he was satisfied of his un doubted right to table the motion. He would now present the motion m a different form so that it might if passed be fully considered by the Committee. He then moved—"That provision should be made m the Federal Consti tution to enable each State to make or vary or, annul its Constitution." Sir George, m speaking to the motion, ' pictured the great '■>■ advantage that, Would accrue from land nationalisation by Opening up the country by means of railways and by making the pro fession of the law free to all classes. The Hon, W. McMillan (New South Wales) thought the motion was ex traneous, and as the Convention would probably have to complete its labors within a few days they should get on , with important work as soon as pos sible, He suggested that. Sir George Grey should withdraw his motion, , Sir J. C. Bray (South Australia) wias •of opinion that Sir George Grey would withdraw his motion if he was assured that the Committee would deal wi^h ; the point' he *ad raised. He would support the motion. He suggested as an amendment that the colonies might make such -amendments m their consti tution as would enable the successful working of federation. The Hon J. Forrest (Western Aus tralia) failed to see that there was anything more m the motion than they had before them at present. One de tail that ought to be considered was whethef the assent to alterations should be from the Governor-General or whether such alterations should be re ferred for the Imperial assent. Sir Geo. Grey said he would prefer to-be defeated on the question rather than retreat from the position he had taken up. He believed that when they sent the Federal Constitution to the people for their consideration they •would not accept it without the liber ties he sought for. Sir J. C. Bray th^ti formally moved the amendment he had suggested m his previous speech, m place of the words '"** make or vary " and this was carried, and the resolution was passed as amended. .■ - ■ , ' > Tiie Hon, A^ Deakin (Victoria) suggested that a special legal Commit tee should be appointed to consider the tqwestion of the Judiciary. The resolutions as amended were re ported to the Convention and adopted. The Hon. E. Barton (New South Wales) moved : M That the resolution^ which had been repbrted to the Con vention be referred to two Committees, one to consider the constitutional machinery and the distribution of functions and powers, and the other to take into consideration the questions relating to finance, taxation, and trade regulations,' the first Committee to consist of ftovo members of each dele gation, and the last-named Committee to be composed of one member from each delegation; also that the last named Committee specially consider resolutions Nos. 1 and 3, bearing on Trade, Intercourse, and Customs, with a view of carrying them into effect on the lines suggested by the several colonies, and to furnish a report to the Constitutional Committee." The Hon. A. J.Clark (Tasmania), also moved: "That a Committee be appointed to. consider the question' Of j ' ihe establishment of the Federal judi cfary* its powers and functions, and to report to the Committee set up to; enquire into Constitutional machinery, said Committee to consist of one member from each delegation, and »nd that when the Constitutional, Commititee had arrived at their con clusions they should draw up a Bill to establish the Federal Government as, speedily as is consistent with efßci-' ency." Thes« motions were agreed to.: The following are the Committees which were appointed:—To consider the Constitutional machinery, etc.— Hon, A. Deakin and Hon. D. Gillies, Victoria; Sir Henry Parkes and Hon. D. Barton, New South Wales; Hon. ,T; Playford and Sir J. W. Downer, South Australia; Sir S. W. Griffiths; and Hon: A. J. f hyntte, Queensland; Hon. A. Douglasir and Hon. A. J. Clarke, Tasmania; Sir J. W. Lee iSteere and Hon. John Forrest, Western Australia; Sir George Grey and Capt.: lUwsell, New Zealand. To consider; questions relating to finance, trade,; tftc.—-H6n J. Munro, Victoria; Hon. \y. McMillan, New South Wales ; Sir J, G. Bray, South Australia; Sir T. licTJwraith, Queensland; Hon. W. Burgee Tasmania; Son W Norman, Western Australia; Sir H, A. Atkin son, NeW Zealand. To consider the question of I&*e«^ judiciary-Hon. H. J. Wrixon, Victoria; Hon. G. Gibbs, New South, \Tales; Hon. C. Kingston, South Austral^; A. Eutledge* Queensland; Hon. A. J. Clarka Tasmania; Mr Halkett, .V &s ---twtt JlustTtliaj SirH.;A. Atkinson, Kevr Zealand. , The Convention then adjourned till Tuesday next to give the Select Com mittee* time to draft their reports.

THE "ARGUS " ON NEW ZEALAND.

(Received March 19,10.50 a.m.) Melbodbkb. March 19. The {t Avgns," discussing the attitude of New Zealand, says it is probable enough that what Captain Rnssell said was correct, namely, that Australia would have to take certain lines or produce from New Zealand for all, time. If genuine superiority existed' m any article the demand would not be killed by the imposition of customs duties. It is possible an active trade •will continue to exist even if New Zea land remain outside Federation. The reasons given by New Zealand point to the conclusion that she must stand apart fpr the present, and must elect 'at *me future time whether she will come into the Australian Union or will iorpi a Western "Pacific confederation, embracing some loose islands of the Western Pacific, bhe could do a great work for the Empire m this direction. It is courteous of New Zealand to send 4elegatea, to tbeir presence need

create no misapprehension as to her real position.

COLLISION AT SEA.

LOSS OF 570 LIVES.

[PER PIIBSS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received March 18, 10.35 a.m.) London,- Match 14. The Anchor Line steamer, Utopia, 2715 tons, bound from Genoa to New York with eight hundred vml . iifty passengers on board, chiefly Italian emigrants, collided -with the ironclads Anson and Rodney, authored off Gibraltar. The Anson's beam tore a hole m the Utopia 30 feet wide, and she sank m ten minutes. Five hun dred and seventy lives were lost. The boats of the channel squadron rescued many. In the confusion the launch balonging to the Immortalite was smashed, and several Englishmen were drowned. The electric lights of the warships enabled scores to be rescued during the night, and a Swedish cor vette also saved many.

POLITICAL NOTES.

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Dunedin, March 18. Mr Fisher introduced a deputation of prominent citizens to the Minister for Lands to-day. They asked that the matter of Inspector Moore's dismissal be reconsidered by the Government, on the ground that he was younger m years and had been longer m the police service than the man who was proposed to replace him m the Dunedin district. Mr McKenzie promised to lay the matter before the Minister for Defence. The President of the Building Trades Union has received a reply from the Hon. W. P. Reeves, for the'Minisler of Public Works, intimating that, as desired, con tracts, so far as practicable, shall be so arranged as to distribute work as widely as possible among the trades interested m building construction. Nelson* March 18. It is stated that some reductions m the Land office here are to be made. Mr Seddoit declares his intention to relieve the miners from the necessity of attend ing the Warden's Court on formal appli cations, unless notice is given that opposi tion is to be offered.

SPORTING.

H.B.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

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Napibk, March 18. The following are the results of the second day's racing : — March Handicap, of 75 soys, 1 mile.— Lenore, 7st 71b, 1: Lullaby, 7st, 2; Swivel, 6st 51b, 3. Won by half a head. Time, lmin. 44secs. Dividend, £6 Is. Second Handicap Hurdles, of 100 sovsj If mile.— Caitiff, lOst, 1; Tarae kaiti, lOst 71b, 2 ; The Peer, 9st 10% 3. Four others ran. Won with ease. Time, 3min. 33 3-sth sees. Dividend^ £3 sa. Boukke Memorial Stakes, of 200 soys ; 1| mile. —Dudu, 9st 81b, i ; Lochness, 7st, 2 ; Wakatipu, Bst, 3. Eight others rah. Won by a length. Time, 2miu. 38secs, Dividend, £7 6s. Pacific Handicap of 30 sovr, once round.—Como, 8«t, 1; Silvermine, Cst 101 b, 2 ; Maid of Lome, 7st 61b, 3. Two others started. Won by a neck. Divi dend £2 10s. Juvenile Handicap of 100 soys, 6 furlongs. —Tiraillerie, Bst, 1 ; Nainoa, 7st 131 b, 2; Rosefeldt, 7st 61b, 3. Three others started. Won by half a length. Time lmin 17 2-sth sees. Dividend £7 Is. • - . • : . ■. -■ Post Stakes of 30 soys, once round.— Courante, Bst, 1; Emerald, Sat, 2 ; Legacy, Bst, 3. Won comfortably by half a length. Time, lmin 53sec. Dividend, £112s. Place Handicap of 70 soy s j 1 mile.- - Lochness, Bst, 1; Swivel, 6st 71b, 2;; Wakatipu, Bst.. 81b, 3. Won easily/ Time, lmin 44secs. Dividend, £2 7s. Bay King and Brown Duchess fell, Ross, the rider of the former sustaining severe injuries. The total amount put through the machine for the two days was £10,343.

RICCARTON NOTES.

CHKisTCHURCHi March 19. All the horses located at Riccarton are doing strong. work m view of the coming Autumn meeting. Freedom and Hazel have recorded several good gallops to gether, and with this pair O'Brien holds a strong hand. Cruclifield has also done most »atisfactory work. Reports con cerning Occident are not favorable. Mariner and Blizzard are well; the latter is very much fancied here and divides favoritism with Freedom for the Autumn Handicap. Palliser and Moraine are both being backed by the public, but it is believed the latter is not at his best. Florrie is going well again, and Cajolery is doing capital work, and this pair will: quite hold their own with the best of the Yalclhurst youngsters m ths Champagne Stakes.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING

The programme for the Grand National Steeplechase Meeting lias been deckled upon by the County Jockey Club. The Hunters' Hurdle Race was reduced to 50 soys, and the conditions attached to this event are that it is open only to gentlemen riders, maiden riders being allowed 51b, The Grand National Steeplechase was raised to 500 sovb, 75 soys for the second horse, and 25 soys for the third horse, and the distance reduced to 3£ miles. The only alteration made m the Ladies' Bracelet is that maiden riders are allowed 51b. The Grand National Hurdle Race, of 300 soys, is the same aa last year. The Maiden Steeplechase has been fixed at 75 soys, the Welter Flat Race at 50 soys, and the Final Handicap at 100 soys, over such course as the Stewards may direct, probably the same as last year. The date of the meeting has been altered to August 13.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBUETOM-TEUESDAY,

(Before Mr C. A. Wray.R.M.) Obscene Language. -Bi. Ranger, a lad of about twelve years, pleaded guilty to using obscene language m the Domain. The Magistrate severely reprimanded the accused, telling him that he was liable to a term of imprisonment for an offence ot this Mnd, but owing to his youth he did not care fco send him to prison, and » ftne would only punish the parents. .His Worship dismissed him on this occasion, but another offence of the same kind would be severely dealt with. Sheep Act-Samuel Boyle was fined the nominal sum of 6d for having three unWded sheep m the j^l^-. E. J. Piggot claim £2 10s fd L<wne y- .H' ChUds cfaim £5 Us 2d ; A r X Cro^ey v ft, Tufcty claim £2 Is 94 jP r Grubb v. W. Jones iW *IM« W 5 & J, Cox J. W. Jones claim &% 3® Od 5 James fiaker v John Smithers claim £& JOs ; A. Curtis v, G. H. Pope f?}airn £*J 11s 6d, balance due on a dishonored promissory »otQ^jjf«Jefended cases m which juclgmeßts were given for t^e

plaintiffs by default. Hibbs Bros v. Grainger Bros., £63 7s 6d Mr Wilding appeared for the plaintiffs, and .Mi Flesher for defendants. The case was one m which the plaintiffs sued for the amount named, made up of three promis sory notes endorsed by defendants for their nephew. The endorsements were not disputed, but for defendants Mr Flesher contended that the notices: of dishonor had not been given m clue time 1 m regard to two of the bills, and for these he chimod judgment, having paid into Court the amount of the third bill, clue notice of the dishonor of which had been given. Evidence was led by Mr Wilding to prove that notice had been given -to the endorsers, and he also put m letters from one of the defendants expressing willing ness'to pay the bills, and by this waiving any irregularity that might have occurred m the notice of dishonor. His Worship said he recognised subsequent promises on the part of the defendants to pay the debi", and gave judgment for the plaintiffs, with costs.

Latest Market News

[per press association.] [Receirdd March 19, 11.30 a.m.] London, March 17, j The quantity of wheat and flour.afloat,' for the United Kingdom is 2,582,000 quarters. ■ * The English wheat market has an upward tendency, the Continent is firmer, and the American is declining Bank of New Zealand shares, new Issue, £9. , ■ . , . .. ■ ■

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PER PKJSsS ASSOICATIOK.] (Received March 19, 10.40 a.m.) THE VENDETTA. New Yokk, March 18/ All those lynched at Ntw Orleans were American citizens.

THE FISHERIES DISPUTE.

London, March 18. The Government of Newfoundland has been asked to nominate delegates to attend the arbitration respecting the fisheries dispute, which begins at Brussels shortly.

THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON.

The Australian auxiliary squadron will assemble at Spithead about the middle of April, for the purpose of making trial trips and testing the torpedo equipment. At the same time the vessels will be inspected by the colonial authorities and the Admiralty.

NEW COMPANY.

The " Financial News " states that the firm of Messrs Cristonbal De Murrieta and Co., South American and Spanish merchants, of Old Broad Street, has been converted into a Joint Stock Company with a capital of two millions, and one million debentures.

COLONISING.

The forecast of the Colonising Com mittee's report recently telegraphed was accurate. The Committee now report that <vhile the bulk of colonial emigration, it is not expedient to opinion is adverse to State assisted recommend it; they will not, however, oppose any scheme m that direction if the individual colonies interested are concurred.

WARLIKE PREPARATIONS.

Lisbsn, March 18. A\] Portuguese officers on leave have i been urgently summoned to return to duty. •

fttfc ASttBUBtON GUARDIAN, frMtfttSDAt; MARCH 19, 1891.



I . SSeelsc eels for Autumn Sowing. WHITE riT "JSE AND DEVONSHIRE jUKEYSTONE TURNIPS, rape, ntfir 6ats cape jjarl,ry| rye, MUSTARD SEED <tc. GEOEGE JAMESOU ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 2 2 I am a Cash Purchaser —OF— Wheat* Qjats, & Barley. * CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATES] fiEOKGE JAMESOM ASHBURTDN AND RAKAIA* , . WE ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE GRAIN AT OUR Ashburton, Tiriwaid, X liyndtaurst Stores ON^STORAGB AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. We have for Sale Cornsacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT "t- ;' J ■.." WANTED/ FOR IMMEDIATE DELHEKy 1 no o(\f\ Sacksof wheat« 20.'00G SMkBrfOATS- Sacks of ryegrass- . pf f\ f\ f\ Sacks Seconds of WHEAT HIGHEST PRICES GUVEIV FRifiDLANDER BROS Sll I limnnilTl fffilfnn FEATURES-Strength, ill I' I' 111 1 11 II I 11' 11' I' Durability, Lightness of Drangh II I II H 111 111 Ijllfll I Simplicity of Construction, and 114 II 1> 111111 I 11111 I Keliabilitj of Knotterj . JI.wi.JLl. ■JL ■- l'JUlf Jtf JL \7i,MjL JL [8 ES FOR SALE—S, O, and T'-it Cuts. /^ rHYITIT T»T"IT¥ITIH The 7-feet .Cuti lighter m draught than U[l 111 111 I 111 111 Ml] II any other make of machine outtiug a loot \lU||| { If I I 111| X narrower. 11l 111 ill 111 I 111 ill Kxtru* alwnyn on liuiitl. UlUUli UlllllJill D. THOMAS, Agent. _4 __ D. THOMAS ; (Ijace of Matsok, Ccx ikd Co. ' 4UCTIOKEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR. WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, A 8 fl B U B. T "o Nj . ■ • _ ; "O— TT OANS Negotiated. Weekly Salop of Live Stock ; Tinirald Hnd Ashu rton ,lternatoly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season, Grain bought and sold on RominißMo ' : Clearing Sales as per arrangement FAT LAMBS 2 FAT LAMBS. FAT LAMBS] /"^LIENTS^are requested to leave particulars at my Office of any Fat Lambs they \J may have to^dispose of,'as I have purchasersJor my number at top prices. D. THOMAS, |4.SHBURTON| j- AMI CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS| '■ BARLEY AND RYEGPASS 1). THOMAP, I . •



T OOK OUT! LOOK OUT J Don't .1 J forget grand Bicycle Races, Easter Monday, Domain Track. New Zealand champions competing. 3 125 ______ HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by tne Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Torace, JRus«el) Street, Melbourne. Mr W. F. Thompson, SURGEON "pvENTIST, URGE ON Jl/eNTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Hours —10 a.m. to 6 p,m. Having purchased Dr N. A. Nhely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 211 10 HIE TOKM MM OP ASHBXJRTON COUNTYJ TTTE WILL SUPPLST YOU WITH £ s d A COLONIAL TWEED SUIT FOR 18 6 1 FELT HAT 2 6 1 PAIR BOOTS 6 6 1 SHIRT 1 9 1 SINGLET, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR DRAWERS, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR SOX, Merino 1 0 1 TIE '" 1 0 2 5 9 WE don't have bogui Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK until further notice. F0 R CA SB ONL V, KAIAPOI HOUSE, IV IT $ r P IVIITGHELL XSG iURNER. (jT« jD AWCETT JDoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Addkess: Courb Chambers, above Mr xl. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. ASHBURTON /BOUNTY STOCK AND SALE- V 7 YARDS COMPANY, LIMITED. THE ANNUAL Bam & Mwe Fair WILL BE HBL1) OS THURSDAY, 3|ai*ch £*6 At the Tinwald Yardj|| The sale will commence at 11 o'clock punctually GEO. JAMESON, 2 144 Secretary. WANTED, TENDERS for the Lease for two years from 10th April, 189J, of R.S's 27032, 27033, containing 551 acres, the property of Messrs Clark Bros., situate near Dromore. All well fenced and watered, and m English grass. The land is to be let for grazing purposes only. Tenders to be sent m not later than SATURDAY, 21st March, 1891, to D. THOMAS, from whom all information may be obtained. 3 94 LONGBEACH ROAD "DISTRICT" BRIDGE CLOSED. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the JLN Bridge on Grove Farm Road is closed for repairs. . C. B. FOOKS & SON, 3 117 District Surveyors. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD fTTENDERS are invited for making a _L Ford on Grove Farm Road. Par ticuiars at our office where tenders close ! at 12 noon on SATURDAY t>vx*, % March j 21st. C. E. FO:)KS & SON., \ 3 US District Surveyors,



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IMPOUNDED IN METHVEN POUND ONE Crossbred lamb, no visible brand or earmark. One Merino wether double fleece, slice off near ear, no distinct brand* From iMr John Deans' farm, Methven. If nob claimed and expenses paid, to be sold oh SATURDAY, March 21st at noon. G. H. ALINGTON, 3 113 Poundkeeper. THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. ■ Irn Pope WISHES to inform her many friends and Customers that she has tne Agency of the above celebrated Patterns, and that by each San Francisco Mail she will RECEIVE NEW ONES. —Also— "The Style." Price 3d Monthly. THE BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. THE ANNUAL BAZAAR and Sale of Work m connection with the Parochial District of Longbeach, m aid of the Church Funds, will be held m the TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON EASTER MONDAY, 30th MARCH, 1891* Bazaar opens at 2 p.m. Luncheon provided on a liberal acalo at a very moderate charge. Any contributions of produce or live stock may be left at Mr Gudsell's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thankfully acknowledged. Admission, 6d : Children, half-price. 3 104 ION! WHEAT TT7E ARE CASH PURCHASERS' OF Seconds Wheat m any qu ant itt At Highest Marltetßate* ROLLITT & CO. 2 121 STEPHENS "DROS, TEPHENS J3ROS, MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS WE have just landed a First Class Stock of this Season's TEA, in cluding the very Choicest Varieties that moneycan procure. The Indians are flowery and pungent, whilst the Ceylons, are spring pickings with plenty of grip. We have also m China Kaisow and Moning, both of excellent quality. In addition to the abovo we have secured for this district the sole right of selling and introducing the Kangra Valley Go's IE AS, which have been so highly commended and appreciated m other parts of this and the adjoining Colonies. We have no hesitation m recommending them to our Customers and the Public. We have further been successful m putrring the agency for this town for toocun's, of London, FAMOUS FRUIT SAUCE, Cheapest and Best m the trade. No Housewife should be without it. All other Goods m Stock of Best quality —Including— HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH-; WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLOWARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B.—-AH GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. fgjf Satisfaction being our motto. "<££ Stephens (Bros., MARKET HOUSE J ASHBURTON I



Notice to Fanners and (To. WOOL k GMIIMKER, VAIUATOR k EXPERT ACGOUffriHT. STORES and OFFICES : Corner of West and Havelock Streets, Ashburton, being the premises recently occupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantite Agency Company, Limited. The Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Limited. The Ceylon and Indian Tea Association. : And various other Agencies. GRAIN ard other Produce bought and Sold on Commission. The Stores now j occupied by him offer peculiar facilities for the efficient ; STORAGE OF GRAIN, The Rates for which are the LOWEST CURRENT. LIBEBAIi CASH ADTANCES made on Produce m Store or entrusted to him for shipment free of commission, and at a Low Rate of Interest. He is prepared to undertake the Sale by Public Auction or private treaty of : SHEEP, CATTLE, REAL ESTATE, Live and Dead STOCK of every description, and having made highly satisfactory arrangements with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, embracing their Branches m all parts of New Zealand and elsewhere, he is enabled ;o offer extra facilities m these directions, which are manifestly unsurpassed m the Colonies. A Large Supply of CORNSAC^S, TWINE, and general Farm Requisites always on hand; ■" '", -\_. : -..'■' ■ :> : .;? '■ NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT* MOUNT SOMERS, and other Coals always held tock, and arrangements complete for regular supplie SPECIAL 2STOITOE, Having extensive, orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mk Resteli is now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, UATS, GRASS SEED, .fee. i



Public Notices, OR bu^ Trap, nearly new, very light draught; seat six persons. Apply "Guardian" Office. ____ 3J£4 HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. CASUAL ELECTION. THE following persons having been duly nominated for the vacancy on the Hampstead Town Board, namely— ELLIOTT, JAMES McRAE, WILLIAM SMITH, WILLIAM WALTER And only ONE being required, a Poll will be taken for the election of ONE of the said persons as a Commissioner on the Hampstead Town Board, at the Board's Office, Hampstead; on FRIDAY, March 20, Ib9l, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. J.O.BELL, Returning Officer. Hampstead, March 11,1891. 3 72 Wheat. Oats. /"YRDERS just received for Prime TUSCAN, PEARL, & HUNTER'S Also for large quantity good SECONDS WHEAT, and heavy ■< MILLING OATS. —HIGHEST PRICES.— 3 111 JOHN G. RESTELL. TO MECHANICS AND THOSE DE SIROUS OP PURCHASING CHEAP PROPERTIES. £100.—4-roomed Cottage and Section,, East Belt. £105.—Cottage and Section fronting Gra ham's road, Tinwald. » £110.—Cottage with verandah,, Grey street, together with |-acre land. ■ £120.—4 Sections and Cottage, not far from the Woollen Factory, £15. —Building Site, East Belt. A nice little Farm of 40 acres, well watered, with improvements, 3J triiles i from town. Bakery for removal, for sale cheap* T. BULLOCK' . TO LET.—S-roomed Dwelling house, well situated, Cameron street, West. T. BULLOCK. FOR PRIVATE SALE, pf ACRES pj FIRST-CLASS LAND n the Allenton suburban district, near Mr John Fowler's residence. The land is fenced and m grass. T.S. 250 and 251, corner of Moore Street and East Belt, on which is erected a well built Six-roomed House. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, Creek Road, Aiiran ton, containing |-acre land, four-roomed House, Apply GEO] JAMESON, • Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. Punctual^ HC- TTI i^RAIGHEAD, , <X> Hi, VyRAIGHEAD, : * TTTT A I L OO RR SSS T AAI I>OO RR S T AAI I. OORR S T AAAI L OO RRSSS TA AIL OORR 8 T A A I Jj O .0 R , B ' S T A A I LLLh O O R R SSS3 TANCRED .STKEET, ASHBU H T O N. fUKZZM ' - ,  . O« J3- Seymour SUMGEON D2SKTIBT, 15 Colombo Street((ncrM r Buildings nca Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established ... 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d jxer tooth j fillings, 5s per tooth. A reduction made where anirmber require attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances is cases present, or such materials as patients prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta ton free. Nitrous Q^cide' Laughing Gas) fcdiminlstered whe .^required. Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo Street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS AND SETTLERS IN THE ASHBU/RTON DISTRICT. mHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND X MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY, Limited, beg to announce that they have secured the services of MR JOHN G. RESTELL to act m the capacity of Agent for them afc Ashburton. He will be entrusted with the Company's orders for the purchase of • GRAIN, RYEGRASS SEED, and PRODUCE GENERALLY. And will receive consignments on behalf of the Company for Storage or Sale, as also of STOCK, WOOL, and SHEEPSKINS, which will receive the Company's usual careful and prompt attention. They have no.hesitation m recommend ing Mr Besteli. to the Farmers and others of the district as one m whom every reliance may: be placed, their experience, extending over some years, having proved him to be worthy of implicit confidence E. S HARLEY, Manager. K. G, STAVELEY, i roduce Manager.



Art Needle worker and FANCY REPOSITORY ADAMS fc XX Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork XX: XX Crash, Arresene, New Shades m XX XX Macrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle XX XX New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, XX XX Friges, Braces «fc Smoking Caps, XX XX Ready for working. XX China Glass and Japanese Ornaments m great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. XX Agent for Mesdames Weigel and XX XX Butterick's cut paper ; patterns XX XX and Eclipse Dye Works. XX XX Registry office for Servants. XXs SIRKT, ASa Bl7 j, TMr NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN c. * C AUTirWW, 1991. F n F P IN. Z. C. JEV p £ . F q "1 TATS, Caps, Shirts, Pyjamas, F C -LjL Sleeping Suits, Collars and F q Cuffs, made to order at the New F; C Zealand Clothing Factory. F 0 QOFT Felt Hats, Hard Felt F c kJ Hats, Tweed Hate, 'Varsity F C and other Caps, splendid variety, F 0 at the New Zealand Clothing £ C Factory. 0 T ADIES' and Gents' Water- F C ■ I J proofs, made to measure, C choice lot of patterns to select t, C from, at the New Zealand Cloth- i, C ing Factory. £ C ■ i C *OOYS'Suits, m Sailor, Frite, *! C JD Guard, and Ajax shapes, j. C nicely made, Coat and Knickers j? 0 lived throughout, froml()s6d, atthe j\ New Zealand Clothing Factory, p 0 f^ ENTS' Tweed Suits 355, | p ( \JT Gents' Tweed Trousers 9s p ~ 6d, all our own make ; thorough F p good value at the New Zealand P r . Clothing Factory. F J< ____ c WERTHEIM New High Arm F Sewing Machines are the best F gin the wonld. The most simple, F (j moat durable, most noiseless, best F C finished and lightest running Sew- ] 0 ing Machine m the market. -New j C Zealand Clothing Factory Agents I C (GENTLEMEN'S Silk and £ C \JT Washing Scarfs m immense : C variety, Riding Gloves, Braces m C Ambulance, Argosy and Impe al : C (new designs), at the New Zealand ; C Clothikg Factory, y C "TV/fE^'S n(1 soys' Suits made ixl. to measure; first class fit and |-! 0 workmanship guaranteed m every p' c garment we undertake. We invite p. p inspection, comparison, patronage, p