CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.).

JUDGING ASHBURTON RACES.

, TX> THE EDITOR. Sir, —Having noticed a report of the • recent A shburt en Races m the Ashburton papers, m which the reporter mentions that m the Flying Handicap on the first day " the general public opinion is that the sharp pmcthe of White, New Zea land's premier jockey, m throwing himself out of the saddle on his mount's neck, so that his colours were first to catch the judge's eye, though the horse was not first, met with undeserved success "—an opinion m which the reporter Beems to concur. I wish to point out, if that was the public opinion those who thought so must understood very little about judging horse races ; as it is the heads of the " horses, not the jockeys that are judged; otherwise m close finishes there would be many mistakes. In the race referred to above I had no difliculty whatever m de ciding, a? the mare Inez was furthest from the box and was a clear head m front of Carronade, as they passed the post.—lam etc,,*; :"*;,„- S'rU : »■■•,/■•.,..'.:■.'.. -■ M.' SWTT.

THE PHOSPHORUS CASE.

TO THE EDITOR. fiß,— In your report of the phosphorus case heatd, tyasterday, you say His Wor ship dismssed the case with a caution to all concerned, including Mr Brooke,; for not having such dangerous chemicals under lock and key. As it happens, His Worship only said "that he thought it oughtto be wrier lock ai*d key." The British and, the New Zealand Govern ments place no restriction whatever upon the sale or storing of phosphorus, and as a matter of fact the bulk of the trade m Masterton is done by one of the store keeper s who holds a large stock. There are also big supplies m Otago and South land, where it is used extensively for rabbit poisoning. During the three years I was wiih Cook and Ross m Christ church it was always kept m the backyard and never under lock and key. The fact of phosphorus having to be kept under water is considered sufficient indication of i its nature ; and that the moment it is i taken out of water it commences to wnoke Is a further safeguard, s© that there can be no mistake as t» what it is.— lam,- etc., t CM. Brooke.

Edison's Phonograph.

It is pleasing to know that the exhibition of that wonderful invention of the moist wonderful man of the age—the phonograph, has been attended with greater success m New Zealand than m any other part of Australasia, all the cities and towns which have been visited having furnished crowded and interested audiences. We say it is pleasing to know this, because it shows that the people of this Colony are not wholly given up to that rage for athleticism and that diggipation of sensationalism which are too characteristic of the age, but take a lively and intelligent interest m those later discoveries of science which are the landmarks of the forward movement of the human race. Asbburton proved no exception co the rule, the Oddfellows' Hall being crowded last evening by a mixed audience representing all classes of the community to witness, or listen to, whichever be the more correct term, the exposition of the capabilities of Edison's wonderful talking machine. A most ir.tereHtin<? explanatory lecture was first delivered by Professor Archibald, who, m language well chosen and of singular perspicacity succeeded m explaining to the comprehension of all, 'he principles upon which the photograph isconstructed, illustrating these by diagrams shown by lime-light representing the various forms of air waves produced by or rather, as it might be more accurate to say, which constitute the various kinds of Bounds, these charts of vibrations show ing to the eye the why and wherefore cf the sounds that reach, the ear, He also j»ve a history of the various experiments aid inventions which had led up to the production of the phonograph as now nearly perfected, and by a series of capital pictures thrown on the canvas showed the numerous practical uses to which theinventionis applied m the service of the business man, the clerk, the re porter, the telegraphist; the; printer, the editor, the orator, the invalid, the physician, the scientist, fche schoolboy, and the musician. PrActical illustrations of the powers of the instrument were then given to ; the great delight andg>n joyment andnot a little to the wonder ment of theau<li«*ce. Among these were cornet solos all the way from Covent Garden, and New* York, a first-rate banjo bolo/ *iM, reproductions of per formances on the coach-horn, tin whistle, and bagpipes. Duets, clarionet and piano, and cornet and piano, followed, Mid performances by a number of brass bands including an Adelaide street band, the Wellington garrison andthatof the Christ church corps of the Salvation Army. The latter was admirable, the alternation of the inscrumental, music and:the singir.g, with the interruptions of the crowd, being reproduced most marvellously. A number of songs were then repeated, the applause of the original audience being plainly dis tinguishable, and the laughter which followed a comic performance being quite infectious. Then came the message to Lord Carrington spoken into the icstru went by and a speech by Mr T Kennedy Macdonald, one of the mem bers of the House of representatives for Wellington* City, lastly Mr Archibald spoke into the phonograph, which re peated the words to the, audience, and he &en asked Major Steward, who was present, to follow, him. That gentleman then spoke m the following lines which were similiarly repeated from the instru ment:—- ■,) ■: : : : .':.■: ■ ■■ THE PHONOC4B.APH. Herein behold the Vanquisher of Death ! Man is not; silenced when he yields his breath, , „ , "Though dead, yet speaketh he, the ListeS^Svefi^Here behold the way. Marble may perish under Time's attacks, Not so the record graved here m wax, Whence they whose ashes rest m sculptured RepeaT the " thoughts that breathe and words that burn." Here join the voices of the quick and dead, Here may be treasured aught that* sung or said, And Wisdom's words, an;l poets' dreams sublime Safe garnered up for c%'ery age and clime. A vender this that fits a wondrous age, Wherein the sunbeams paint the pictured And harnessed lightnings speed the wide world o'er, > And c'en a whisper's heard from shore to shore. What next and next ? The marvsls that we see ■.■..., .-,■■. . ■■ .... > ■:: \ , Are but the earnest of what yet shall be— What next? •tnows none? And Euho answers "None," And none can tell tm—none but Edison. Professor Archibald having thanked the audience?"fdr ffie splendid house with which th^yjhad a?elcomed;him; then inti mated th»t.those, who desired to do so could remain and conte up on the platform to listen to therecords without the medium Of the funnel used io^sbreadiMg the^sound ©yer a larpe space. Many did §o, and

.■foundthat .the, instrument speaks much [■more satisfactorily without that adjunct.. though ib is necessary, if this be dispensed [with, to convey bhe tubes direct to the (ear. Altogether tlie exhibition was a } raat treat, and as it will be repeated this evening should be taken advantage of by 'all who are able to do so.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

, The usual monthly meeting of the Ashburton Ccunty Council was held to tlay. Ptesenc—Me3srs W. C. Walker (chairman), E. G. Wright,. 0. J. Harper, Hugo Frietllander, James Biowj, W. JMcMillan, E. S. Coster, Duncan Cameron, 13 ohn (Irigg. : CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT. : The Chairman read his usual statement as follows:— The Minister for Lands and Agriculture informs this Council that there are no funds available for introducing the sparrow hawk to assist m suppressing the small birds' nuisance, but the Government pro poses to introduce a Bill next session to deal with this nuisance,—The Ratfway Commissioners Write for a settlement of the account due for rails supplied for the Mount Sdmers tramway, and requests a cheque for £167 7s 2d remaining to be ttaid.—Mr Crisp has written stating that He intends, on account of Mr Protheroe, to take legal proceedings against the Council for alleged diversion of water. This letter has been placed m the hands of the Council's solicitor. — Mr Purnell's opinion on Mr Holmes' letter re amount charged to the Afthburton - Rakaia water supply dis trict for land obtained from Messrs Eolmt's Bros, will be read to-day.—The Mount Hutt Road Board draws the Council's attention to the cuttings leading to the Rakaia G»rge bridge which are rapidly becoming impassable, and asks if the Council are going to take steps to re pair them, By gazette notice the bridge has been placed under the control of this Council. • engineer's report. The Engineer's report; was read as follows :— Plans Water Supply.— With few excep tions there has been a good service during the last month. The travelling shingle is still troublesome at Padding Hill dam, but I have arranged for a contraction at the out let, which will obviate this difficulty to some extent. The Rakaia Village Settlement races will be finished about the end of next week. I have attended to the various race matters m Wakanui district, aDd the ranger's report, &a, regarding them will be placed before you to-day. The question of protecting part of River road race at Mr Samuel Brown's, against damage by pigs will have to be considered.. The Council has to maintain that part of the race, and notwithstanding considerable outlay for re cent repairs, it is almost impossible under present circumstances to keep up a constant supply for lower portion of race. The ranger's sheets, and other information bear ing on stoppages will be placed before you to-day. According to arrangement the half yearly overhaul of races will be commenced this month, the water to be shut off for the purpose. Tin: Asliburton--Rangitat* Service has been Satisfactorily maintained. Some further repairs of fords, &c, will be undertaken when the water is shut off for clearing purposes. Gauging Streams—A skburton • Rang itata. —The record for the last two months is the lowest yet noted. Countii Bridges. —Several repairs have been effected on Upper Rangitata bridge, Taylor's Stream bridge, and Digby's. Ashburton Traffic Bridge. —The expendi ture for re-decking on account of damage by traction engines, is becoming so heavy that the question of restriction, if not stoppage, of that traffic should be carefully considered. With a small occasional outlay for accesses at the river banks, the riverbed might be rendered fairly passable during the season of engine traffic. Water Race Applications. —Several appli cations for small deviations have recently beeu sent m. These might be considered, as they are for the most part within the limit of extra chainage prescrib d by the Council for all current applications. RIVERSIDE RACE. Messrs "Wright and Brown urged the purchasing of a strip of land for the pur pose of protecting Riverside race by fencing, planting, or otherwise, and the approaching of the Board of Conservators m the district with a view to obtaining aid m the matter from them. It was decided to instruct the Engineer to visit the race, and report on the extent of land that would be necessary to be acquired from Mr Samuel Brown, or whether Mr Brown would be willing to sell, and at what value ; supply estimate of cost of work required to be done m fencing, planting, &c. ; and to communicate with the River Board on the subject of con tributing towards the cost. i BACK CLEARING. Mr Coster moved that the water be shut off from the races, for clearing pur poses, at the earliest possible date. : TRAFFIC BRIDGE. The Chairman, Mr Friedlander, and Mr Brown were appointed a sub-commit tee to consider the paragraph m the Engineer's report referring to traction engine traffic on the traffic bridge, and also the manner m which the bridge is now being re-decked. Ml Wright urged the necessity of keeping the river at the bridge fordable if possible, and so conferring a great boon upon: the owuers of traction engines. \ IRRIGATION. The Engineer submitted a supplemen tary report on the subject of irrigation, which was read by the Chairman, and a special meeting of the Council to discuss the question of irrigation was fixed for Wednesday next at eleven o'clock. : MR CASH'S CLAIM. Mr| "Wright, for the sub-Committee appointed t« interview Mr F. Cass, Wakanui, on the subject of his claim upon the Council, reported as follows :—-Your Committee visited Mr Cass' property on | Saturday, 4th April. They find that Mr Cass' grievance m reference to his water j race is very small indeed, and would have been met by the construction of a culvert or bridge at the gate crossing. They found Mr Cass unwilling to agree to any arrangement with your Committee, and that he had decided to leave the matter m the hands of hi« solicitors. Your Committee, therefore, can only advise the Council to take effective steps to defend any action that may be brought against them by Mr Cass. —Edward G. Wright (chairman), Hugo Friedlandkr, James Brown. The; report was considered m Com mittee, and on resuming, the Chairman reported its adoption. ; MR PROTHEROU'S CLAIM. j Mr Grigg read m Committee a report on MrsProtheroe's claim for damages m consequence o£ haying been deprived of water, • and further consideration was adjourned until next ordinary meeting. (Left sitting,)

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(MB PRKSB ASSOCIATION.) , . The Boreane. I Wellington, Mayl. The i beer duty ifor the month was £4997 'against £3402 for March, and £4645 for April last year. The amount collected as Auckland was £1109, Wel lington£s2s, Christchurch £1026, Dune din £1*46. ,-.' : „ • t ■■' Timaru, May 1. By a fire at Fairiie Creek last night Caskey's saddlery and McDonald's boot shop,'both owned by Caskey, and Bell's stable, owned by R. R. Taylor, Timaru, were destroyed by fire. Caskey lost his large stock and books, and 800 sacks of \ oats were burned m th« stable. In- I surances are £300 on stable m the New I Zealand; £lso on Carey's m the Union,

Wk ABtiBtJETON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1891.



<5£Ci:G X 'JAME^OIT ■ ■_" "' WOOL, GKAIN, ANi> GENERAL MERCHANT, ; " ■■' HAS FORSALR >s ■ •' •' l" i . ■i: - ... ■ -i ■ - .•-' i SecdWheat, Oats, & Barleyi ; ;-ALSO- •_ _ . ' •''.■"" .s: :V,;j • BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, FKNCING WIRE, | STAPLES, TEA, SUGAR, ELOUB^SOAP, HANDLES, ' OATMEAL, <k GENERAL FARM STORES. | I>RAII¥ PIPES-All Slze§ % I AGrBNTTOR-''"' The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Co. . . , . 1.; - . ; 1 The New Zealand Shipping Co. - , \. >••. -■■'•■■ vt The Union Steamship Company of New Zealand. _ - ?- ■• *r ' i COAL. COAL. COAL. 500 TO.NS COAL 500 OF^PRIMKIQUALITY, will be -.old at SLAUGHTERED PRICES to make room . iforSfurther shipments to arrive, and to MEET THE TIMES. ''r. i L ; PRICES ON APPLICATION. W. H. Collins and Oo. ? TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. _....,. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company .... Grey Valley Coal Company.. -., , ; r .: i ■ , _ • • -' ■ • . '" ; I.': i-y'i-l HH I ITfITEVAIin ¥¥4^l If m i^ma.'tOT»ie«i-'-str™ the If U 1 ll'l'li II UII 111 'll' I 1 Durability, Lightness of Draught, II II fl lIHI I 111 I lilllTl I Simplicity of Construction, and ■lllfl II I' 1111 II I] 11 111 | Reliability of Kuotter. SI^ES FOR SALE—S, O, and T-ft Cuts. H fill!HI HWlTinill • The 7ft Cut is lighter m Draught than k] fll 111 111 I -■■ 111 ||||ji|| any other make of machine cutting a foot \W H,|j<|i K| 11 II W. X \:\ D. [THOjMAS (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER,; LAND, INSURANCE, »ndJ:ESTATE AGENT, ■' "' ' ;.?"'"• fA t VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, - ' , o ;4'r. f A S H B U R T O"'n." ' ''vUA'i "T OANS Negotiated. Weekly ".Sales of" Live .Mock; Tiiiwald and " Ashburton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskiqs, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement. IMPORTANT^ NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS. . : - -i . - -^ mHE demand for good Land m Large and fSn^all Farms has 1 again ariseii, and 'Xj'~; J^ ' ' ■ ■ ">' ■ •♦*'}■**•■* every day I have applications for such, which I cannot supply. Those wishing either *:i* to Let or Sell tl\eir Properties will therefore consulc their own interest by giyiogme, ,i, promptly 'full. particulars, .and lean guarantee if the£ahd is Hirly 1 good,* and tlwif.-^i price not exorbitant, lhat a sale:will be effected, A proper Vegisteyof all Lands lor '*']£ ASHBURTON. _ __ . . , — ri -r a;m a cja^sjh, p t u r o h»a;s cii ; %" • WHEAT .- - •.. ;:££%& 0 ATS, B A-R..L E V, - "; ' AND ■ ■ £V fiß YEG R'A'S'S. 1' "'": " ' />'' D THOMAS.



■SB REASONS BIUAHWMi 1 —The whole of the MATERIALS are most carefully selected ■ytfyfafiyilhy Experts, and no i JM^W|M|M3MM THING BUT THE BEST 18 ■■MMMpttljl 2.—Great atteni ion *s P^id to the Cut and Fitting, 3.—The Newest Styles are constantly added to the list. 4.—The largest variety m New Zealand to select from, s.—Only the best workmen are em ployed on fchis brand, and every man is responsible for ins work. 6.—Every pair is absolutely guaranteed to the wearer. 7.—The largest staff m the Colony is j employed ab this Factory, thus tending to economy m the manufacture. ! 8. —Fifteen years' experience has proved I that, the Zealandias are the best 'w the world. . 9.—Thousands of Customers telling each other of the excellent wear and fit of these boo^s. 10.—The determination to never per mit the Zealandias to be excelled by any other make. Sold by Boot Retailers and Storekeepers throughout New Zealand. Specialties to be had only m bur make. The Paragon and Dependable School Boots for Boys and Girls. Perfect Marvels for Hard Wear. We also have a Second Quality Boot really good hard wearing lines. These we brand "UNION." The outlook for Zealandias is brighter than ever, Every pair branded Manufactured-by SKELTON,, FROSTICK & CO., Zsalandia Boob Factory, 4 70 Christchurch. LONGBEACa COACIL ~~~ ON and after MONDAY, 6th April, the Longbeach Coach will leave the Ashburton Post Office at 4 p.m. ; instead ! of at 5 p.m. as formerly. R. R. BROWNE 4 28 Coachman. JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO. PURE CEYLON & INDIAN: .TEAS. Copies of. Testimonial. From Mr W. F. Warner, Commercial . Hotel, Christchurch. YOUR celebrated Ceylon and Indian Teas are increasing m favor so. much that no other teas are now used m my hotel. I am frequently asked whit is the brand and where the teas can be obtained- I "remember [Sir Harry and Lady Atkinson, Mr and Mrs George Beetham, of Wellington, and many others who have been staying at, the hotel re cently, speak, of the tea as the besfc they have tasted for a very long timcj and they expressed their intention-of purchasing some of the tea from you to take home with them. I may also state that Several gentlemen representing leading tea firms, who have been staying-at the hotel, also speak very highly of your tea, and state that it is one of the best they have met with m their travels —W. F. Warner. To be Procured From GEO. JAMESON, SOLE AGENT, SHBURTON & RAKAIA. ANDREW ORR IS ■ NOW SHOWING THE . T APGEST OF NEW DRAPERY, CLOT.HJ|N|G, rANDj MiLLIffEEY EVER (SHOW N; IN ASHBURTON? I A ORK,



the stock: i In the AssignedjEstdte >f ! E.; W. PAGE AND CO., WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMEN ; ;; "" ts now •■ ■ jojsr; she MITCHELL m TIMI'S, KAIAPOI HOUSE. ~~f~~- OIT~SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED] BUILDING MATERIALS •■OF . ■ ■ • ' ' ' ' EVERY DESCRIPTION, (OAii§: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS,2 AND '. HOMEBUSH. lAlso,— GREY~VALLEY NUTS. FIREW OOD, Long and Cut, fOSTS, RAILS/STAKES, FENCING WIRE, Barbed and Plain, SIaPLES, WIRE; NAILS, all sizes, PAINTS, \ . OILS, &b* JOSHUA TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, i WEST STREET. OFFICE : Corner of J Tancred and West strests, next Mr Geo. Jameson's, \ opposite Bank of Australasia I AND AT RAKAIA w\ W. Spencer A Co I 5 - EXTENSION •■ OF ■ . ■ ftr. ,;;-W: »i»Kifu'En *' co'« I Great Clearino Sale. 1 I'fting heavily overstocked, '. and m order to make room for j a) shipment of Goods which we have landing from Home m about a fortnight, we hate made Greater Reductions than ! ever. AU Wool, colonial. , flannel, lOid, 4-ply fingering I w;ool, all colors, Is lid } Calicos i 2s 3d the doz; Dress Goods 4id; Washing Prints, '2U, J /' 3|d, and 4£d ; Washing Muslin J J, 2s lid the doz ; Towels, 3jd H (JLj each ; a very large Towel 9|d, U Qnow 6^d ; very good Ticking, •• J , 6d: double width Sheeting, <] 74d; heavy white TJinen Twill k r^ Sheeting, 11W ; heavy cotton Y\ v Shirting, 5Mi Cretonnes, 4^d; T] Qj Men's wosollen Sox, ll|d; Boys' C. H Bracefl, 4d ; Men's Bmces. 8d; U <J Men's Regatta Shirts, 2s lid ; |x Men's good Tweed Suits, 22s r .i 64; Boys' Tweed Suits from £, w 4s lid ; Men's colored Moles r-i M 7s 6d, now 5s lid ; Boys' do. W ffi 2s lid. BOOTS, BOOTS. C-4 Men's Bluchers j6s6d ; Men's v colonial m»de ShpoteM, 9s lldj Boys strong Boots very cheap. Women's strong Elastics, 6s 9d; Girls' and Maids Kid Elastic Sides and Button Boots 2s lid, 3s lid, and 4s Gd at W. W. BPCIVCJBR * €•'• THE ARCADE N.B.—We have this day purchased a Traveller's Set of Saimples at a discount of 50 per cetit, If you want a real bargain now ifi your chance, iTtoe Areaac.



Mice to Farmers and .OftK JOHN uTttESTEIX WOOIt 6R4IS BROKEB, VAIDATOR A EXPERT MllITAI?. ; STOH ES an<^ OFFICES : Corner of West jind Havelock Streets, j Ashburton, being the premises recently occupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. j , ;;; A.o-EisrT^'Oß,- . ] 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 bccuoied by him offer peculiar facilities for the efficient ; ' STORAGE OF GRAIN, I '..1 The Rates for which are the LOWEST CURRENT^ \ LIBEBAL CASH ADVANCES made on Produce m Store or entrusted to him for shipment frto of commission, and at a.Low Rate of Interest. He is prepared to undertake the Sale by Public Auction Or private treaty of • ■••.,.' , . i SHEEP, CATTLE, REAL ESTATE, |iive and Dead STOCK of every description, and haying made highly satisfactory arrangements with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited Embracing their Branches m all parts of ;Ne>w Zealand and elsewhere, he is enabled to offer extra facilities m these duections, which^are mauifeHtly unsurpassed m th Colonies.' ...... __ } _ _ _ ' A Large Supply of CORNSACKS, TWINE, and general Farm Requisites always on hand;;.,r : '...;:■ ' ' • ! NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, MOUNT SOMER^ and other Coala always held ! : tock, and arrangements complete for regular supplie ! I SPEOI AITiIIOTIOE, i i Havina; extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mr Restem | is now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRAS SEED &c



Thk Best Remedy for Indigestion?" Norton's Camomile Pills are confidenty recommended aa a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause, of nearly alt the diseases to whicn we are subject Norton's Pili»s, with justice called the •Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is l|d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine Widow throu^Uout tbe WQ 14^



MR DTHOMAS : T HAVE for private Sale cloae to Ash _L burton O (\f\ Well-grown 2nd crpss L4MBS, Oyv m good condition, '.; f\C\f\ Merino WETHERS guaranteed \J\JVJ sound mouth, m good condition 4 245 : J>. THOMAS.



ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON Under the Management of ; Messks MacmahOn. THE PHONOGRAPH, EDISON'S STARTLING TALKING MACHINE. A SENSATIONAL SUCCESS. THE TALK OF THE TOWN. Received last evening by a House Crowded to the Doors. Numbers being unable to gain admission. To-3Niffht at 8 o'clock. POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT OF EDISON'S MARY ELLOUS PHONOGRAPH. The Greatest Achievement of the Ingenuity of Man. J3ROFESSOR Douglas Archibald, a_ M.A., Oxbn., will deliver an in tensely interesting Lecture, illustrated by Lfime Light Views, and exhibit the in credible capabilities of Edison's Astound ing Talking Machine. TO-lOTO-HT- New and Startling Records, including Speech by Sik George Grey. . Popular Prices —3s, 2s and Is. Box Plan at McGregor's Tobacconist. Wm. A. JINKINS, 5 3 Business Manager, NOTICE. A LL Accounts owing by Mr Wimelm f\ Zander must be sent at once to me. 58 HENRY ZANDER, TMPOUNDED m Flemington Pound _L on 29th April, thirty-eight Pigs. If no* claimed and expenses paid within fourteen days will be sold. S. HOLLAND, g*2 Poundkecper. ~~ NOTICE. "\/f R G. F. DODDS, Surgeon Dentist, will be absent at Akaroa for a fortnight from SATURDAY, 25th inst. 5 1 ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB. n HIE Hounds will meet at Scotsdean JL TO-MORROW, (Saturday) at 11 a"lU' E. J. FOOKS, 5 7- Secretary. "^MaANGrTATATROAD BOARD. I HERE BY give notice that the follow ing persons have been duly nomi nated; as Candidates to serve on the above Board for the ensuing year ;— CHTSNALL, WILLIAM GOODWIN, EDWaRD MALLABY PETER, WILLIAM SPENCE PATEBSON, JAMES SAVVLE, JAMES WRIGHT And I further give notice that a Poll for the Election of THREE of the above named Candidates will be taken at the Road Board Office, Lismore, on WED-. NESDAY, the 6th day of May, 1891, commencing at 9 a.m.. and closing at 6 p.m. WM. SIMPSON, 4*2 Returning Officer. ~~ WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. ANNUAL MEETING. rpHE ANNUAL MEETING of RATE- X PAYERS will be held at the Road Beard Office, Moore Street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, May 2nd, 1891, at 12 noon. = i MURDOdH BRUCE, 4t164 Chairman,



PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. \|R GEO. JAMESON (m conjunc ■; < I tion with Mb John G. Rkstrll) having received instructions 1 from several clients, have arranged to hold a SPECIAL SALE, of Horses, Implements, Cattle, Produce, etc., at the EAST STREET HORSE BAZAAR, i ': ' ', •on •■. .. ' i SATURDAY, 9th MAY. Further entries are invited, and maybe made with either agent. Further particulars m Saturdays "Mail" (2nd May.) GJCORGE JAMESON! T ■ . Afrents JOHN O. RESTELLJ JomfcAgentS' 4*253 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. MR F-1T RICKMAN , , SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1891. ASHBURTON HORSE BAZAAR AND GENERAL MARKET. DOG Cart, Mare and Harness, Lady's Side Saddle, nearly new, Two Chests Drawers, Patent Spring Mattress, Double Iron Bedstead and Steel Bed, Spring Couch* Dining Table. Sale at 11 o'clock sharp. F. M. RTCKMAN. 5t9 Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRY. ASHBURTON HORSiJ BAZAAR AND I GENERAL MARKET. SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1891. Under Bill of Sale. 1-I Draught HORSES. :<O REAPERS and BINDERS. i) Double-furrow PLOUGHS. |O DRAYS, 1 Set of HARROWS. JO COWS, and a lot of Harness, &c. Sale at 12 o'clock. F. M. RICKMAN, 5|4 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1891. SPECIAL ENTRY. ASHBURTON HORSE BAZAAR AND GENERAL MARKET. By order of a Dunedin Client,— 6 Young sound staunch" Draught HORSES. Sale at 12 o'clock. .v. mTeickman, 5J5 Auctioneer.



CONVENIENT SHEEP BUN, ASHBURTON COUNTY, AND WfX ACEES Freehold Agricultural # v 7 Land, ALFORD FOREST. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY, Li>., instructed by the Vendor, will Sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY, 9th MAY, 189J, At 12 Noon, At Mr Charles Clark's Land Salerooms, Hereford street, Christchurch, THE WINTERSLOW SHEEP RUN, Canterbury Run No. 102, Class 1, Ash burton District, comprising— QA AAA ACRES First-Class Sheep O\Ji\J\jyj Country. Lease has 13 years to run, expiring on 28th February, 1904. Stock to be Sold with Run— 0 00O MERINOSHEEP 9OO Q (Ewes, Wethers, Hoggets and Lambs). Also, H(\ ACRES Freehold, Good I v 7 Agricultural Land, situate iii Alford Forest District. LOT 1, 25 ACRES, being Rural Section 5329. LOT 2. 20 ACRES, being Rural Section 7337. LOT 3. 25 ACRES, being Rural Section 10941. (With all Buildings and Improvements thereon). IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Spiingburn Railway Station is within four miles, of the properties. For terms and full particulars apply at the Conipany'B Offices m RAKAIA, TIMARU, OAMARU, DUNEDIN, ko WELLINGTON, Q.r, to E. S. HARLEY, Manager. E. G. STAVE LEY, Auctioneer, Christchuioh. JOHNG. RESTELL, Ashburton. 1109



I SATURDAY MAY 9th. i |-acre Allenton. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Executors of the late Mrs Raphael to sell by public auction at the Arcade on the above date LOT 19, containing |-acre fronting Allan's Road and a few chains distant from Middle Road, Alien ton, and known as part of Strufchers Williams' block. Very good Land. Fale at 11 o'clock T. BULLOCK, 5 6 Auctioneer.



This Sale offers a favorable opportunity to an industrious man, desirous of start ing m the same l>ne of business. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 4J199 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 2nd. 254 acres 254 Partly Fronting the Hinds River and near the Railway Station.



SATURDAY, MAY 2nd. i-ACRTC Hinds' Township, together with STORE, BAKERY, &c, erected thereon. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Messrs Terras Bros., to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, their Freehold Property at the Hinds, as follows, — LOT 4, Block 18, containing £-Acre, immediately opposite the Railway Station, on which is erected a Store and Dwelling House of 4 rooms attached; there are also B&kery, Stable, Cart Shed and other Buildings on the Premises. Messrs Terras have carried on a successful business here as Storekeepers, Bakers, Butchers, &c, for nearly four years, and their reason for selling is that they purpose going to the North Island.



Terms at Sale. Sale at 10.30. T. BULLOCK, 4*203 Auctioneer.



MR T. BULLI'CK FOB, SALE.— T.B. 16, f routing tlie Main Road leadinc to the Saleyavds, Tinwald, with Dwelling-house and testable. Price £150. Easy term 3. Apply to T. BULLOCK. I T.S. 70, containing J-acre, Moore street. Price £14. T. BTJLLOOK £40.—A Bargain. Small Cottage and £ acre land, North Belt. Termsif required. Apply to : T. BTJLLOOK. FOR SALE. J(3O ACRES 260 62 Acres m Turnips, very suitable for a Wheat Crop, and a large proportion of the remainder also suitable for crop. Apply to T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, MAY 2. 50 ACRES 50 FIRST-CLASS LAND, LONGBEACH. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mk Charles mng, to Sell by Publi6 Auction at the Arcade on the above date. His desirable Property, situated near ; the new School at Grantham, Longbeach Road District, being Lot 2, deposited plan 696, con ; taining— 50 ACRES 50 of really first-cksa land. This certainly affords a favorable opportunity to any one desirous of purchasing a small block of superior land, and m a favorite locality.



MR T. BULLOC X has received instructions from John Stud holme, Jr., Esq., t; ;;YJ by Public Auction at the Arcade on .SATURDAY, MAY 2nd., At 11 a.m., 254 Acres 3 Hoods 5 Perches, — Bein'4 U.S. 27684, containing 50 acres, between Maronan Road and the Hinds River. R.S. 32422, containing 79 Acres 29 Perches, fronting road leading to Mr Chisn all's. R.S. 34607, containing 1;5 Acres 2 Roods 16 Perches, situated between the Maronan Road and the Hinds River. The whole of this Land ia m its Native state, and the portion fronting the river should be suitable for wheat growing. Terms at Sale. Nofce Time—ll a.m. ~. BULLOCK, 4J138 Auctioneer.