t hem being cleared at satisfactory prices ; the only exception perhaps being m first class lambs, a few lines of which had to bt turned out unsold, prices ruling from 6d to Is eachl, ess than at late sales. The total entries for the day were about 21,000 sheep, 10 head of cattle, and 10 pigs, of which my entry consisted of 13,165 sheep, 8 head of cattle, and 10 pigs for the following clients, viz. :—Messrs P. Cunningham, J. Mcßory, James Houston, Jamps Johnstone, R, Kenning ton, D. Brick. 11. Smith, C. T. Dudley, W. F. Allen, T. Hurley, A. Leatham, M. Spencer, J. Cochrane, H. W. Parsons, E. Chapman, James Lemon, J. Watson, J. Kinley, Sprott Bros, J. Williams, James Dent, IS. Wright, E. Hardwicke. J. Daley, J. O'Grady, P. Roberts, James Wilson, H. Hunt,Bonnington, J. McLean, G.Tilson, etc., and my principal sales were 885 crossbred four-tooths at 14s Id, 23 fat crossbreds, 10s; 34 two-tooths lls 3d ; 394 two-tooths lls Id ; 26 fat crossbred ewes, 10s 9d ; 155 crossbred lambs, 7s lid ; 42 fat two-tooths lls lid ; 21 fat ewes lls ; 170 crossbred lambs 9s 6d ; 142 cross bred lambs, 9s 7d : 209 full mouth cross bred ewes 10s 3d ; 900 full mouth cross bred ewes 8s 4d ; 114 crossbred ewes 7s lid ; 162 four-tooth crossbreds 12s 6d ; 587 crossbred two-tooths lls Id; 19 merino wethers 10s sd; 71 fat merino ewes 6s 3d ; 52 merino ewes and wethers 5s 4d ; 20 fat merinos 8s 93 ; 185 merino ewes 3s 4d ; 26 crossbred ewes 4s lOd ; 29 crossbred lambs 6s 6d ; 38 cull merino ewes 2s; 147 merino ewes 3s 8d ; 241 crossbred ewes 7s 5d ; 300 sound mouth merino ewes 5s , 6d; 150 do., 5s 7d; 168 do 5s 6d; 230 merino wether lambs 4s 4d ; 170 crossbred lambs 9s 3d ; 141 crossbred lambs 9s 7d ; 121 cull merino ewes, 2s 2d ; 278 first cross lambs 7s id ; 411 merino ewes, including four tooths, 7s 3d : 153 crossbred lambs, 7s 6d j 132 cull merino ewes, 2s 9d ; 177 do. do. Is 7d; 118 merino ewes 5s 4d; 114 cross bred ewes, 7s lid ; 90 merino ewes, 2s 2d; 298 merino ewes, 2s 7d ; 271 merino ewes, 2s Id ; 581 cull first cross lambs, 6s 6d ; 440 crossbred ewes, 8s 3d ; 292 crossbred ewes, 8s 3d; 356 crossbred ewes, 8s 6d ; 280 crossbred lambs, 7s 6d ; 160 crossbred ewes, 8s 6d ; 56 crossbred lambs, 10s 6d, etc., etc. The only sheep I turned out were one large and three small lines of crossbred lambs. The sale throughout was a good one for vendors and a very satisfactory clearance was effected. On Thursday I held a very satisfactory clearing sale for Mr J. W. Maidens, of Lauriston, when every lot offered was dis posed of. Horses to £25; drays to £14 ; threshing plant £175, engine and com bine, old, £41, Longbeach Border Leices ter ram, 3£gs. The vendor expresses i himself as more than satisfied.

Ashburton Stock Market.

Messrs Miles and Co. (per Mr Geo Jameson), report on the sale held at the Ashburton Yards on Tuesday, 24th March, ss follows: —The yard was one of the largest ever seen m the county, compris ing as it did over 19,000 sheep. Our entry consisted of 6300 sheep and 6 cattle, all of which we sold excepting two or three small lines. Prices were well main tained, the only falling off being m lambs which ranged about 6d lower than at the previous sale. We sold on behalf of Messrs T. Langley, Upton and Russell, Jno. McLean, P. Stewart, M. Redmayne, Moore andClucas, A,H. Aysion, R. Mac donald, J. C. Helmore, J. E. Trevor, Sprott Bros., J. Kinley, W. H. Rule, W. H. Pearce, W. Manson, R. Millar, F. Wilson, S. Mullins, B. Williamson arid J. Simmons:—2B fat lambs, 10s lOd ; 27 do, 9s 6d ; 58 store lamb?, 8s 4d; 14 crossbreds, 13s ; 253 crossbred ewes, 8s ; 249 2-tooth ewes, 11s ; 363 lambs, 9s; 150 old ewes, 4s 5d ; 100 ewe.«, 9s 4d; 850 do 9.s ; 267 lambs, 10s 4d ; 260 fat 2-tooths, 14s 2d; 100 merino wetheis, 9s; 181 ewes, 8s 9d ; 186 crossbred ewes, 7s 6d; 255 merino ewes, Is 8d ; 95 2-tooth cross breds, 10s 8d ; 258 old ewes, 4s 2cl ; 154 lambs, 10s ; 750 do, 8s ; 371 merino ewes, 2s 4d ; 291 2-tooth crossbreds, 11s lOd ; 243 2-tooth ewos and wethers, 10s 6d ; 270 2 and 4-toofch crossbreds, 12s 9d ; 96 crossbred ewes, 7s lid; 31 merino ewi s, 4s 3d ; 179 do 3s Id ; and cattle at prices varying from £3 2s 6d to £6.

FRIEDLANDER BROS.

On Tuesday, at the Ashburton Yards, we sold a nice line of 315 crossbred lambs at lls 3d, and 533 old crossbred ewes at 7s Bd, and merino ewes from 3s 6d to ss.

ftlß ASHBtJRTON &JARPIAff. SAfTTftfIAY. MARCH 28, 1861.



Be?r!s for Autumn Sowing. WHITE STONE AND DEVONSHIRE GREYSTOJSTE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATSj CAPE BARLEYJ RYE, MUSTARD SSED &c. : ' ■ ■• ■ x—.— GEORGE JAMESO3 ASHBUKTOtf AND RAKAIA. I am a Cash Purchaser —OF— Wheat, Oats, <& Barley. CORNSACKS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATESJ GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA- : WE AHE PKE PARED TO RECEIVE GRAIN AT OUfc JLshlmrton, Tinwald, & lijndltiirst Stores ON STORAGE AT [LOWEST BATES. We have for Sale * _o™. . Comsacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGFT| WANTED, FOE IMMEDIATE DELFVEKr 1 i\(\ C\(\C\ Sacksot WHE^T -2o!oo 1 0 'OOn Sacksof BARLEY. £\ (i on Sacks of ryegrass- Koon SacksSSendsc°nds °f wheat HIGHEST PRICES GrlVEllVj FRi£DLANDER BROS SI $\ 1 ITfH WS(\J\ fi flti If m 'FBATUBES- Strength, - iHiftl 'r I 111J 11 Ill'll I ' Durability,. Lightness of Draugh . I 4\ I! Iliill 11 II 111 If ll I Simplicity of Construction, and 1 111 IiIIIIII 1111 lilllll I Keliabilitj of Knotted U Hl*. II JL ™ if mwM-P JMJL vill M. [S ES ?OR SALE—SS, O, and V-it Cuts. n m Tin n TI¥TITHTIfI The 7-feet Cut,; lighter m draught than , U [I] 111 |M | 111 111 111 II any other make of machine cutting a foot %IMSj | , If 1111 l| X cXSW^ on hand. |lM£illli illllllMl D. THOMAB, Agent, D. THOMAS (Ijace of Matsok, Cox and Co. j AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKUSR, AHHBV R T 0 N; '0 "~ T (iANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Titmald »nd Ashu rtow jtematsly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Salee of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and . sold on dommissio]] Clearing Salos as per arrangemepfc^ IMPORTANT NOTICE. TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS. mHE demand for Good Land m Large and Small Farms has again arisen, and every day I have applications for such which I cannot supply. Those wishing either bo Let or Sell their Properties will therefore consult their own interest by giving me promptly full particulars, and I can guarantee if the Land is fairly good, and the price not exorbitant, that a sale will be effected. A proper registry of all Lands for Sale is rigidly kept. D.THOMAS, ASHBURTON] r AM A OAB.H P|UR;CHASER OF WHEAT* OATS!: BARLEY AND R V E G PAS 8 1). THOMAS



TO LET, FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS. A WELL-IMPROVED FARM, of 570 f i\. Acres, at; Mayfield, all m English grasses. The Buildings comprise seven roomed Dwelling House, Stable, Yards, &c The , Farm is will-fenced ana \ watered. Immediate possession For particulars apply GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton A.rt Needle^vorlc AND FANCY REPOSITORY. .gMRS ADAMS | LS now showing some nice designs m Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork Crash, Arresene, New Shades inMacram'e, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle New Transfers, Curds, Tassels, Fringes, Braces & Smoking Caps, Ready for working. China Glass and Japanese Ornaments m great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns and Eclipse Dye Works. Registry office for Servants. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Q W I S> s CO W I g: LiJ 2 i: fJIHE Assigned Estate of E. W, Page & Co., WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMEN. WE HAVE MADE IMMENSE PURCHASES at the forced distribution of the above TpNORMOUS Q TOOK JJJ JO Our Premises are now OVERFLOWING WITH TREMENDOUS PILES OF WINTER GOODS Which we are Unpacking DAY & NIGHT. SUITS AT 28 S 6 D STDLL SUPPLIED FOR CASH. MITCHELL J£> rnURNER, JTCHEIA (Si XU&NER.



TO FARMERS AND SETTLERS IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. rpHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND I 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 Agknt for them at Ash bur ton. 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 Restell 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. E. G. STAVELEY, Produce Manager. "THE COKNER." W. H. Collier HAS opened up the New Winter Stock of Rugs, Blankets, Flannels, Quilts, Furs, Boots and Shoes. Dress Stuffs m all the newest colors. Hats and Bonnets m all the Latest Styles> Also showing a large purchase of ASSIGNED STOCK )f a Wholesale Warehouse, including 3ent's 6-clasp "Orient" Kid Glove, usually 7s 6d, now 4s lid Turkey Twills, 4s 9d per doz, worth 6s 6d Holland Pinafores worth Is 6d, now 6d each ?ancy Aprons formerly 2s 6d, now Is each liadies' Corsets 2s .lid pair (the standard price of this line is 4s 6d). Slack Ribbon 2d, 3d, and 4d per yard, worth about three times this price Seavy Dress Cloths 7|d per yard, worth Is to Is 3d per yard [mitation Moleskin 3d per yard (formerly Is per yard) Children's Strap Slippers Is 3d And many other Special Lines. CALL AND SEE THEM. W. H. COLLIER "'THE OOR3STER." SMITH'S premier iiiheat i>ressing. remier Wheat Uressing. THIS preparation has been extensively USED by Agriculturists m the Eastern Counties m England for 40 years, mcl is still at the present date THE FAVORITE Most popular and effective dressing for the prevention of S M TJ T, And the ravages of Birds, Grubs, etc. THE ASHBURTON DRUG COM PANY, Ld., have secured the SOLE AGENCY for New Zealand and are now able to offer it to Farmers on most favor able terms, and solicit from them a TRIAL during the approaching Sowing. SMITH'S PREMIER I HUT MING Is sold m packets sufficient for eight bushels, and m bags containing suffi cient for 80 bushels of seed—with full and most simpl« directions for use.



ictcG to Farmers and fir. WOOL & GRAIN KHOSLBR'VALUATOR & EXPERT AIIiJIFAE STORES and OFFICES: Comerof 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 Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. The Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Limited. The Ceylon and Indian Tea Association. And various other Agencies. GRAIN and other Produce bought and Sold on Commission. The Stores now occupied by him offer peculiar facilities for the efficient STORAGE OF GRAIN, The Rates for which are the LOWEST CURRENT. HBEKiiL CASH ADVANCES made on Produce m Store or entrusted to him for shipment prbb 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 to offer extra facilities m these diiections, which are manifestly unsurpassed m th. Colonies. . A Large Supply of CORNSACKS, TWINE, and general Farm Requisites alway on hand NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, MOUNT SOMERS, and other Coals always held tock, and arrangements complete for regular supplie SJPEOIA.Xj NOTICE, Having extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mr Rbstem is now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRAS SEED_ &c. ______ " : __ - ■''-''■"' '



Public Notices. "IuNGBEAOtFrOAD DISTRICT BRIDGE CLOSED. "VTuriCE is hereby given that the JLN Bridge on Grove Farm Road is closed for repairs. C.-E. FOOKS & SON, 3117 District Surveyors. IMPOUNDED, at "Rakaia, on March X 24, by J. Stringfellow, from near Chertsey, Nine Sheep, branded DB m red on rump, compass and square on shoulder m black. Nine Lambs "90" back notch near ear. If not claimed and ex penses paid, will be sold on the 2nd day of April, at noon. G. SHELLOCK, 3 188 Poundkeeper. C\ RAND TH TpAIR \JC • JO ANCY JD In aid of St. Mark's Parsonage Building Fund, to be held m the Town Hall, Rakaia* ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2nd. Doors open at 12 noon. Admission, Is. Children, half-price. 3 160 .. U.S.S CO I BS|W U.S.S., CO UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited The Company's Steamers have now re umed timetable running to all ports. rHEEXCURSION SEASON WILL CONTINUE TILL 31st MARCH. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. O. -O. OHMOUK SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. k reduction made where anumber require ittending. 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 iculars given on application. Consulta ;on free. Nitrous Oxide' Laughing Gas) idim nlstered whe tirequired. Attendance ■0 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo Street, Christchurch. iifiipifiici RE-OPENING SERVICES, SUNDAY, MARCH 29th, 1891. Preacher : Rev. J. Cocker, 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. Scholars' Service, Sunday Afternoon, 2.30 p.m.,—Presentation of Prizes, Recitations, etc. rEA. on EASTER MONDAY, from 4 to 7 p.m. GRAND PUBLIC MEETING at 7.30 p.m. Addresses by ,he Ministers of the Town. Singing by the Choir. Vocal and In strumental Music by the following Ladies md Gentlemen :—Mr and Mrs Flower, Mr and Mrs Gamble, Mr and Mrs H. jates, Misses A. and E. Gates, Misses 1 and A. Steele, Mr Brooking, Mr Broadly, Mr Mac Lean Dunn, Mr Dowle, Vlr and Miss Simmonds, Mrs Burfoot, etc. Tickets for Tea and Meeting, Is 6d ; idmission to Meeting only, 6d. BAZAAR on EASTER TUESDAY, ;o be opened at 7.30 p.m. by Major 'teward, M.H.R. Band m attendance on Monday and Tuesday. 3§169 MIISTBMIiniI. THE ANNUAL BAZAAR and Sale of Work m connection with the Parochial District of Longbeach, m aid :>f the Church Funds, will be held m the TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON EASTEB MONDAY 30th MARCH, 1891. Bazaar opens a 2 p.m. Luncheon provided on a libera aeale 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 STEPHENS "O RO S, TEPHE-NS _OROS, MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION^§WNERS, 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 money can procure. The Indians are flowery and pungent, whilst the Ceylons, are spring pickings with plenty of grip. We have also m China Kaisow and Moiling, both of excellent quality. In addition to the above we have secured for this district the sole right of selling and introducing the Kangra Valley Go's IEAS, 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 successfu putrring the agency for this town fo 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—- HAßDWAßE, TIN WARD, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLOWARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B,—All GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. |^* Satisfaction being our motto. *^3| Stephens { Bros n MARKET HOUSE AStiBUMW



GOVERNMENT NOi_lCES : ____ NEW ZEALAND HALLWAYS. Train arrangements fur Christchurch | Races, March 30th and 31st, ON 30th and 31st March the evening train from Christchurch to Ash burton will leave at 5.20 p.m., and run 1 hour 5 minutes later than time-table times to Chertsey, arriving at Ashhurton ■■\t 8.25 p.m. The Train from Rakaia to Mothven will leave at 7.35 p.m. and run 1 hour 10 minutes later than usual. Goods traffic will be suspended on the 27th and 30th March. 3+162 BY ORDER. MR T. BULLOCK____ TO MECHANICS AND THOSE DE X SIROUS OF PURCHASING CHEAP PROPERTIES. £100.—4-rcomed 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, 3| miles from town. FOR SALE, cheap, for removal.-- Building, 30 x 12. FORSALE.—An improved Farm of about 943 ACRES 943 close to the Methven Township. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MR D THOMAS [st the matter op the land transfer Act, 1870. MR. D. THOMAS has received in structions from the Registrar of >he Supreme Court, acting at the request )f the Mortgagee, to Sell by PubhcAuction it his Sale Rooms, West (street, Ashbur ;on, on SAT BED AY, The Eleventh Day of APRIL, At 12 o'clock noon. T.S. 105, Ashburton, containing j-acre. with a frontage of 66 feet to Tancred Street, by a depth of 165 feet, upon which is erected those commodious and substantial two storeyed Buildings, occupied under monthly tenancy by Messrs Dorm and Higgs. I The Land is comprised m Crown Grant, Vol. 9, folio 255. For further particulars and to see con litions of Sale, apply to the Auctioneer, r to Messrs Wilding and Lewis, Solicitors, Christchurch. D. THOMAS, i 178 Auctioneer. Wednesday, Ist apeil, 18 9 1. Clearing Sale OF JLuOD HORSES, TRAPS, HARNESS HORSES, FURNITURE, etc. 1%/TR D. THOMAS has received in [\j_ stractions from Mr Mark Scott who has sold the Tinwald Hotel, and is caving the district) to sell by Public Auction at the HOTEL, TINWALD, ON WEDNESDAY, Ist APRIL, 1891, Carriage Stallion " TtOUSEE," winner of prizes everywhere. r» THOROUGHBRED HORSES, in } eluding Pennine, Goldfinch, etc. k SADDLE and HARNESS HORSES D PONIES by Perkin Warbeck 11 ---1 PONY MARE with foal at foot, by J Perkin Warbeck 11. r) COWS m full profit, 6 splendid PIGS Carrier's Cart, Good Buggy, Miniature Sarouche. Large quantity of Harness and Saddlery, Side Saddle, large number of Sundries. Also — Furniture, etc., etc. Sale at half-past one. D THOMAS, \ 164 Auctioneer. Clearing Sale OF FIRST-CLASS TROTTING AND BLOOD HORSES, PEDIGREE CATTLE, PURE BERK SHIRE PIGS, AND HANDSOME PONIES. D THOMAS has received instruc . tions from Mr O. Digby (who lias determined to put most of his land cinder crop this season) to sell by Public Auction ON THE FARM, NEAR DIGBY'S BRIDGE, ON THURSDAY, April 2nd, 1891, the whole of his veil-known BREEDING STUD of TROTTING k BLOOD HORSES, consisting of about forty head, com prising Pedigree Mares, with foals at foot by Athlete, and m foal to him again ; Horses, four and five years old, broken to saddle and some of them to harness ; Horses, 1 year old up to 3 years, un broken, all by the most fashionable sires m New Zealand, several by Johnny Faulkner. Amongst these horses will be found some very fast movers, able to more than hold their own m any company. Brothers to Marengo and other noted trotters will be offered. Also, 3 Splendid PONIES, suitable for children. Also, 9 Head Pedigree CATTLE, Short horn and Ayrshire, 2Halfbred Ayrshire HEIFERS, and two Half bred Devon HEIFERS, | m full profit. Also, IPure Berkshire SOW (prize taker) and eight younger PIGS. i Also, 1 a number of SUNDRIES. Pedigrees at Sale. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. ~~J>. THOMAS, 3*}3B_ AshbwtQn



' Public Notices- NOTL'JE. A NYONE found trespassing m pur- XJv_ suit of game or otherwise on that portion of the Westerfield Estate belong ing to TODHUNTER & DO .VDING will be prosecuted. 3 186 r^ENDERS are invited for building Four-roomed Cottage m Burnett street. Plans and Specifications at my office. Tenders close on THURSDAY, 2nd April. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 3§153 Architect. TENDERS. " WANTED— Tenders for Builbing a Two-Roomed Cottage, five miles from Ashburton, m the Forks district. Tenders close on FRIDAY, April 3rd, at 12 o'clock, at " Mail" Office, where speci fications may be seen, 3 184 ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, TIN VVALD. rXARVEST Thanksgiving TO-MOR LX ROW at eleven o'clock. 3 191 0. F. GARBETT. ST, STEPHEN'S CHURCH" ASHBURrON. EASTER SUNDAY, 1891. SERVICES at 8.30 a.m., 11 ».m , and 6.30 p.m. 3 192 E. A. SCOTT. •# i A THE Installation of W.M. and investi ture of Officers of the Somerset Lodge, No. 1811, E.G., will be held m the Masonic Hall, Tancred Street, on FRIDAY, 3rd April, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. CHARLES BRADDELL, 3t183 Secretary. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. ~ TIENDERS wanted for Lease of the X ASHBURTON RACECOURSE for one cereal crop. Particulars may be seen at the Mail Office, whera tenders must be lodged by SATURDAY, April 11, at 4 p.m. G. BISSET, 3 193 Secretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from qualified persons to Lease the Ashburton Pound for a term oi Three Years from the 21st April prox. The successful tenderer will be engaged to perform the duties of Ranger and Inspector of Nuisances, receiving for the latter office a salary of £10 per annum from the Borough Council. Further particulars may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, Baring Square West, where tenders are to be delivered on or before noon on WEDNES DAY, April Ist. By order, CHAb. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Offices, Ashburtcn, March 21, 1891, 3 146 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TTENDERS are invited for the Lease of X Coal and Timber Site, No. 35, at Ashburton. - Plan and conditions may be seen at the Station Master's Office, Ashburton, where Tenders are to be lodged before 5 p.m. hi FRIDAY, 3rd April, 1891. The highest or any Tender not neces sarily accepted. BY ORDER. Railway Engineer's Office, Clu-Utchurch, 26th March, 1891. 3 181 errand Art Union. MR J. L. HIGGS having received per mission from the Hon. the Colonial secretary, has decided to dispose of a few ){ his Oil Paintings by Art Union, and lopes to receive the support of his lumerous friends and the general public if Ashburton and surrounding district;. FIFTY Prizes, ranging from £20 to 10s. Tickets, 2s 6d each ; to be had fr«m Messrs H. M. Jones, L. F. Andrewes, Vtrs Ranger, Mrs Baker, and Mr Higgs. ■see shop windows. 35182 Frlliminary advertisement saturday, april 11. ! important Sale of Valuable Suburban Property, situated between the Town Belt North and the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show Grounds, divided into Lots of from 2 to 12 Acres. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mrs -McLean ;o Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, SATURDAY, 11th APRIL, at eleven am., That Valuable Block of Land, situated between the Town Belt North and the Agricultural and Pastoral As sociation's Grounds, having three frontages on the Railway and South Road, Princes Street and Smith's Road, and'adjoining the above named Show Grounds. Full particulars m future advertisement. T. BULLOCK, }jlßs Auctioneer. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy oi Daniel McFarlane, of Ashburton, grocer. A.TOTICE is hereby given that TUEB JJS DAY, the 7th day of April, 1891 at the hour of 11 o'clock m the forenoon, at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, has been appointed by the Court for the public examination of the above-named bankrupt. Dated at. Ashburton this 28th day of March, 1891. J. C, BELL, 3J189 Deputy-Official Assignee. IN BANKRUPTCY, In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1893," and the Aces amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of Wiwuv SwtPSWrei of Asbton, farmer. "Vf OTICE is hereby given that William _lN Stephens, of Asbton, farmer, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors will be held m the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, April 3rd, 1891, ft 11 o'clock m the forenoon. Dated this 28th day of March, 1891, J, C. BELL, Deputy-OMcial Assignee, R, M, CUTHBEBT3ON Solicitor, 3il9J



NOTICE is hereby given m pursuance __ of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885,"Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Cycling Club's Sports, on MONDAY, the 30th day of March inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz. :-— For each Adult ... ONE SHILLING For each Horse ... ONE SHILLING For each Trap ... ONE SHILLING HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, March 17th, 1891. 3 114 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. BRIDGE CLOSED. rpAYLOR'S Stream Bridge will be X closed tor repairs from MONDAY, 30th March, to SATURDAY, 4th April, both inclusive. [r By order. «-_-=* WILLIAM BAXTER, IQ\ County Engineer. 51



ruDlio Notices. _ ~ PABISH OF SOUTH RAKAIA. I JOHN MOSS BROADBENT, tte tuniing Officer for the Parish of South Rakaia, for the purpose of electing ONE Synodsman for the said Parish, do hereby appoint MONDAY, 13th April, 1891, at St. Mark's Church, at 7 o'clock p.m., as the time and place of receiving nominations, if no such nominations have been delivered to me or left at my house before 4 o'clock p.m. on the same day, the 13th day of April, 1891. J. M. BROADBENT, Returning Officer, 3 187 South Rakaia.