Ashton School.

The following is the Inspector's report, which was accompanied by a memo, from the Board of Education expressing its satisfaction at receiving so highly satis factory a report:-

Pass Subjects.

Percentage of passes—ss "0. Percentage of failures —13 •!. __ 1 • Marks Class Subjects. (0 to 100) Drawing .. ... •• ••• 25 History ... ..... ••• ••■ 70 Geography ... "5 Elementary Science, Object Les sons, etc., 70 Total 240_ Percentage on class subjects—6o. ' Marks Additional Subjects. (0 to 20) Repetition and Recitation 13 Drill and Exercises ** Singing J* Needlework ... *' Subject Matter, Reading Lessons... 14 Total ... ... I 72 Staff and distribution. — St. Ill—Vl, Mr T. Mitchell;; St. 1., 11., and P., Miss A. H. Ingram; Agea: S. VI, 13 years 4months; V., 13 years 2 months; IV., 12 years 2 months ; 111, 11 year* 10 months; 11.,10 years 1 month ; 1., 8 years 4 months. Remarks: work continues to be conducted with the zeal and intelligence, which, m all but mere mechanical matters, have made this school one of the^ best country schools m the district. ,^'Both teachers have done their work very efficiently, and the results show that, apart from the acquisition of knowledge, the children have been receiving a valuable training m the cultivation of their mental powers. "

SPORTING.

H.B.J.C. autumn^meeting. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Napier, March 17. The following are the rustilts of the racing:— Grand Stank Handicap, of 60 soys ; 1 mile.—'Queen of Trumps, 7st 121 b, 1; Lochness, 7st 51b, 2 ; Bay Kins;, 6st 31b, & Lenore Bst, Fleta 7st 121 b. Misfor tune 6st 81b, Swivel 6at 71b, also started. Won with fair ease. Time—lmin 44 3-sth sec. Dividend—£4 16s. First Hurdi.es, 100 soys ; two miles.— Otaiere, 9sfc 51b, 1; Chemist, list 101 b, 2 ; The Peer, 9st 101 b, 3. Darnley list, •^amekatai list, Bailiff lOst 61b, Ival lOst 511>,. also started. A good finish. Time— 4min 41 2-sfch sec- Dividend—£22 19s. Ha^^* 88' #ay ®vp > soys » one m^e *nd thi w quarters.—Cynisca, Bst 71b, 1; Dudu, 9b* lib, 2 ; Pearl Powder, 6st 81b, 3. Thack**s*^ 7st 21b, also started. Won easily. Thw--&nin 2-sth sec. Divi dend-£5 lOsr- , .-^ Nursery IHW« cap ' °f mx furlongs.-Namt^ &tJ^ij ®; 9kl ™™> 7«t 31b, 2 ; Cretonne. Bst 61b, 3. lirail lerie Bst 101 b, Rost <«ljfc Bst 71b, Freelance 7scßlb, Krina 7st W* KaP"* lf> and Hippomenea 7st, also Parted. Won by halT a. length. Time--lam 18 1-otn sees. Dividend—£2 10s. High' Weight Handicap of oOsovs.; once round.-4Tet d'Eau, lOst 71b, 1; Couraiito, Bst 71b, 2 ; Bay King, Bst olb, 3. Pursestring lOst 61b, Vision Bst 51b, and Blue Mountain Bst 31b, iJao •terfced. Won by half a length. Time—lmm o4 l-sth sec. Dividend—£4 Bs. Trial Handicap, of 30 sots; once round.—Comfc, 6st 51b, 1; Brown Duchess, 7st 41b, 2 ; Emerald, 7st 71b, 3. Ten started. Won easily. Time — lmin 53secs. Dividend—£l6 13s. ■ Railway Stakes, of 100 soys; 6 furlongs.— 7st 31b, 1; Bou langer, Bst 2 ; Seraph, 6sfc 111 b, 3. Whisper 9sc 61b, Betina 7st 121 b, Lullaby 7st 21b, and Total Eclipse 6st, also started. Won by a head. Time— lmin 16 2-tsh sec. Dividend-£l6 7s. Mr J. Burgess' Kit 11. won the Handi cap Trot (m saddle) of 25 soys, one mile, ■ ' at the Heathcpte Trotting Meeting yes terday. At Waima c races yesterday Miss George won the principal event the St. Patrick's Handicap, and Lady Zetland (by Perkin Warbeck ll.—Forget-me-not, bred by Mr B. Gates. Tinwald) won the Har- Test and Flying Handicaps.

The writ for the Newton election has been issued, returnable on Apvil 25th. Mr John Bea ty Gresson, whose untimely death took place on Tuesday, was son of the Hon H. B. Gresson, who for many years presided over the Supreme Court m Canter bury. He came to the colony when quite a boy, having been born m Ireland about the year 1849. He. was educated at a school m Worcester and then at Oxford, having gone Home to complete his education. Upon his return to the colony he w»»s called to the Bar, and ever since has held a prominent, honorable and improving position m the pro fession. Though not a man who took a promi nent part m public affairs, healways displayed a keen interest m all that tended to the welfare of the community. He was a hearty supporter of the turf, and always strove to make racing worthy of its best traditions. He was a principal promoter of the rules which now guide the Metropolitan Jockey Clubs of New Zealand. As a member of the Committee of the C.J.C. and Tattersall's, his advice was always sought and highly valued, while as % member of the Handi capping Committee of the C. J.C. he had the confidence of owners and the public. In private |life he had a host of friends, and the news of his untimely death is widely deplored.

Th'«e Maoris, as Maories, took no part m theOLW festival on Tuesday. The bullock was ro «rted by Europeans, after European methods,< **<*the haka wa" not anced- In the r *P°rt of the meeting of the Build ine Societj * *** Chairman was made to aay that the bo w™* for the year was £300° more than'th^f the previous year ;whut Trevor said wa.« th&t the increase was £6000. "At the Caledo. *«*« Sp°rts at Amberley on Tuesday Mr A. kVKay (Laghmor) won first prize for bagpipe . nuwio. was third for Highland fling, and «f»nd for sword dance and Highland costume. Mr Andrew McKenzie, of Ashburt™, took first pmesfor sword dance and bc ß t tfigMaad costume. When the last; Parliam ent ceased to exist the number of Ministers should, m accordance with the law, have been reduced by one. Nevertheless the number of Ministers con tinued unalcered from the ofch of October until their 6md resignation late m Januury, and this although one of their number ceased to be a member of the Legislature early m December. As salaries were only provided for the reduced number of members, it, was a mystery How the larger number managed to draw, pay- Thi*is OW c. x P la*ned, £* «' Post" It appears that m October Mr Slitchelson, who was supposed to |be Acting- Premier, ceased to draw his salary under the Civil List Act, and was pa!d thereafter from that blessed source known as "unauthorised Why Mr Mitchelson, the senior member of the Cabinet after the Premier himself, was selected to depend on unathonsed expendi ture, and contined to be paid from tbat source, while one of his colleagues without a geat m either House drew a Civil List salary, h"'*s not been explained. The whole aftair, t s ie « determination shown to keep up the numi Ser of Ministers receiving public money to the l*B*' POBB^c moment, m deliberate defiance of fcne law« snow.B how «tterly unscrupulo ™» the late Ministry was, and how hollow \7?re **■ pretensions to economy, At the Timai*tt District Court on Tuesday Brace's Milling Company i« liquidation was again before Judge Ward m an application to place the shareholder* on the Usfc of con tributories. The shareholders, iv ordor to improve the status of the Company, resolved that if 75 per cent of them consented to ex* change original paid-up shares for two new once natf paid, and as m no case wan »uch a contract registered, the liquidator* sought to make *Jie shareholders liable for the lull amounts the new shares. The Directors *ad preySP«»l|y been fixed with this liability. •Oue other, 'mm* Reid and Gray» were *ls? held liable far .t<w,*#ew rfiares, but counsel rave noti«t. to appeal. Jn three other test ■casea, wbieb;aovern ; the x&b of the shares holders, thefeeision was agaißS^^he liquida tors. The Judge ordered the amount ,uf ail ;aWe for shares to be m two.Wßtal^c^wa W fourteen a|4 tUU'ty-&v* 4*y».

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Seeds for Autumn Sowing. WHITE STONE AMD DEVONSHIRE CRftYSTONE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATS CAPE BARLEY} RYE, MUSTARD SEED &c. GEOBGE JAMESOJS A.SHBUBTON AND BAKAIA. I am a Cash Purchaser —OF— „ Wheat, Oats, <& Barley. CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATESJ GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA WE ARE PREPAEED TO RECEIVE GRAIN AT OUR Ashburton, Tinwaltl, & Itfndliiirgt Stores ONj STORAGE AT LQWEST CURRENT BATES. We have for Sale Gornsacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL, WEIGHT WANTED, FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVEKY 1 no nnn Sacks of wheat -20.'000 Sackßo£OATS -I A'AAA Sacks of BARLEY. Pr 9r\ n n sacks 0 £ ryegrass. f) 0 0 Saoks/ Seconds of WHEAT • •: HIGHEST PBIOES GUVEN . ■'.'.. FRIEDLANDER feRuS iiiiiTvnni) iipp "sme^swss- Sill JI I 3111 111 l I JllTll I Simplicity of Construction, and IJII 111 I IUIIU 111 II 111 Kclkbilitj of Knottcrj IS ES FOR SALE-S, c, and Y-lb Cuts. ntiTiinn The 7-feet Cut; lighter iv draught than i] f l] l]l 111 I 111 ll II I'l II ?££. mat<! of -*—**•*■«- X I y ,|i Xl 11 W { Extras always on linild. JJllllJUll D. THOMAS (Lafce of Maisson, Cox and Co. } AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT,' VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBU R T 0 Nj —o TOANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald «ncl Asho rtoii vltemately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on OommUsic Clearing Sabs as per arrangement FAT LAMBS] FAT LAMBS. FAT LAMBS] C^LIENTS^are requested to leave particulara at my Office of any Fafc Lambs they J may have to'dispose of,"as I have purchasew.for my number at top prices. - • ■ ■ J -11 D. THOMAS, 4SHBURTON ! T AM A CASH P|UR CHASER OF WIHEAT OATS.- BARLEY AND RYECPASS D. THOMAS



THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS I OF NEW YORK. i. . ' . MB 8 PO F E WISHES to inform her many friends and Customers that she has the Agency of the above celebrated Patterns, and that by each San Francisco Mail she will RECEIVE NEW ONES. —Also— «T he 8t yl c." Price 3d Monthly. THE BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand. CHRISTCHURCH. Mr W. F. Thompson, SURGEON T\ENTIST, URGE ON JJENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Hours —10 a.m. to 6 p,m. Having purchased Dr N. A. Neely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 211 fO HIE WORKING MAN Of ASHBURTON COUNTY, TI7E WILL SUPPLST YOU WITH '"; -■ v> £ 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 bogus Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above foods EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK until further notice. FOR CASH ONLY, KAIAPOI HOUSE, \ JVIITCHELL & '1. URNER. ART NEEDLEWORK, AND FANOY KEPOSITORY EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. IWrs Adams IS now showing some nice designs m Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork, Crash, Arresene, New Shades m Macrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle, New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, and Fringes, Braces and Smoking Caps ready for working. China, Glass, and Japanese Ornaments m great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. Agents for Mos dames W«igel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and Eclipse Dye Works. Re 1 ijistry Office for Servants. A THE MIRROR. HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne T«ract, Rus=«U Street, Melbourne,



IMPOUNDED IN METHVEN POUND /"\NE Crossbred lamb, no visible brand \J or earmark. One Merino wether double fleece, slice off near ear, no distinct brand. From Mr John Deans' farm, Methven. If not claimed and expenses paid, to be sold on SATURDAY, March 21st at noon. G. H. ALINGTON, 3 113 Poundkeeper. MOffIRJAZAR 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 scale 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 ioinf -VT7K ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Seconds Wheat i n a ny quantity At Highest 31aritet Rates ROLLITT & CO. 2 121 STEPHENS T3ROS, TEPHENS JjROS, 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 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 Moning, 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 Co'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 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, HOLLO WARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B.—All GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. KP" Satisfaction being our motto. "^J Stephens { Bros., MARKET HOUSE] ASHBURTON



Notice to Farmers and Ofiei. JOHN oTIiESTELL. ffflOl k GRAIN Biffl, TAIUATOR I IXi'Silt MIMA IT, STORES and OFFICES : Cornerof West and Havelock Streets, Ashburton, being the premises recently occupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Companyj Limited. AGKBIirIpOIR,- 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. y LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES 3 ■ 1"i . made on Produce m Store or entrusted to him for shipment fbbe 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, I 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 elserwhere, he is enabled to offer extra facilities m these directions, which are manifestly unsurpassed m the Colonies. A Large Supply of CORNSACKS, 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 3STOTIOE, Haying extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mr Restbu is now VCASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRASS SEED, &c. ' V THEASHBURTON HORSE COVEK, TENT, TARPAULIN, AND OILSKIN FACTORY, W. PATC'HIKG;;. TNVITES ALL WHO NEED HORSE COVERS EITHER READY MADE OR TO ORDER, to give him a call, INSPECT HIS STOCK AND GET HIS QUOTATIONS, BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. NOTE ADDRESS— °' W. PATCHING EAST STRE 3?* SOTJ T B&.



i Public Notices- | Punctual*. H£r- "IT* i , <XJ -Hi. V^RAIGHKAD, TTTT AIL, 0 0 KB BSS T AA I L OO B B S T AAI I. 00 BBS T AAAI L 00 BB SSS T A AIL 0 0 B B 8 , T A AIL 0 088 8 I A A I LLLL 0 0 B B SS»* TANCRED STKEET, ASHBURTO N. CX X>. O E V M 0 U R SUBGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established ... 1869 Scale op Chabges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. jA reduction made where anumber 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. Gonsulta ton free. Nitrous Oxide' Laughing Gas) adiroini stered whe nrequired. Attendance 10 a.iii. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo Strekt, ChbistchurcH. ANTED-Known.—T. Johnson has taken one of Mr Bullock's shops m Wakanui Road, near Post Office, to be known as the Temperance Store. He is prepared to sell all kinds of Fruit and Confectionery ; good Bacon, Hams, Pota toes, Onions, &c. All kinds of summer drinks very cheap. Sparkling Champagne Cider, 3d per quart. 3^109 Wheat. Oats. fARDERS 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. MR T BULLOCK mo MECHANICS AND THOSE DE JL SIROUS OP PURCHASING CHEAP PROPERTIES. i £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, 3i miles from town. Bakery for removal, for sale cheap. T. BULLOCK* TO LET.—S-roomecl Dwelling house, well situated, Cameron street, West. T. BULLOCK. MR GEORGE JAMESON FOR PRIVATE SALE, £ A,C|R E S £ FIRST-CLASS LAND n the Allenton suburban district, near Mk John Fowleb'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, Ailen ton, containing f-acre land, four-roomed ( House, Apply GEO'J JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. iTO CONTRACTORS, FABMERS AND OTHERS. MR GEO. JAMESON has received instructions to Sell by Public i Auction the whole of Mb Geo. Pocock's HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, and CON TRACTOR'S PLANT, on MONDAY, MARCH 23,' on his Farm, 4 miles from Ashburton on the Mitcham Road. The Stock includes Of\ DRAUGHT HORSES. Q LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. -J BUGGY. -| SPRING CART. pT DRATS. Harness, Whippletiees, &c, , Q 3-FURROW PLOUGHS. •I 2-FURROW PLOUGH. -J SINGLE PLOUGH. DISC HARROWS. DRILL. FORGE and TOOLS. REAPERS and BINDERS. Q HUTS on Wheel,?. Q. H.P. ENGINE. ROLLER, &c, &c. —Also— 7 STACKS of OATS m one or more lots. Sale will commence at noon. GEO. JAMESON, J. R, BLAND, Auctioneer. ' 3 85



Gr» Ju AWCETT JL/ODDS j SURGEON DENTIST, Address : Courfc Chambers, above Mr rT. M. Jones, Stationer, Easb Street. MR D THOMAS LAUEISTON, IMPORTANT CIEARISG SALE. FiUDAY, 20th MAECH. 18 9 1. D THOMAS has received instruc • tions from Mk J. W. Maidens (who is leaving for England) to sell by Public Auction as above on the HOMESTEAD, AT LAURISTOtf, The whole of his first-class Live and Dead Stock, Threshing Machines, Furni ture and Sundries, as followsj viz.— --8 First-Class Draught MARES and GELDINGS rare workers IHACK, X Draught FILLY and Draught Foal, 2 COWS, m full profit, and some young Stock, •i -jj 4-tooth Border Leicester RAMS, f* Full Mouth Lincoln RAMS, 100 LAMBS ' 400 Crossbred EWES -2 Double-Furrow PLOUGHS, Single-Furrow PLOUGHS, three sets Harrows, set Disc Harrows, McSherry Drill, Roller, one Wire and one StringMcCormick Reaper and Binder, Large sized Bental Chaff cutter, three Drays and Frames, Stripper, Buggy, four sets Shaft Harness, five sets Leading Harness, one set Trap Harness, eight sets Plough Harness, two Tanks, quantity empty Bags, Oat Sheaf Chaff, 200 bushels Oats, Seconds Wheat, Dairy Utensils, Household Furniture, and a very large quantity.of Sundries, — ALSO, 2 THRESHING PLANTS complete well and favorably known|in the district. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided* No Reserve. D.THOMAS, 328 Aghburton. ; A USTRALTAK MUTUAL PROVI- X\_ DENT SOCIETY., Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE-CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS : Hon. Morgan S. Grace, C.M.G., M.D., M.L.C. (Chairman). Hon. C. J. Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Kiward Richardson, C.M.G. Nicholas Reid, Esq. . ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 H" EBLTNO, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY: IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Annual Bonnses, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. i It is the oldest, largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age m any other part of the world. The. Society lias distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,006,000 sterling. AFTER making unusualamplereserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the year 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised or divided m one year by any other office of the British Empire. THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3,679,459, with new Premims amount ng to £133, 000. The Society offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY', LIBERALITY, PROFITS. ITS investments m New Zealand securi ties are £1,273,514, and all the surplus Branch accumulations are invested m the Colony, thus making it essentially a THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES , EDWARD W LOWE Resident Secretary Christchurch District Office, W. H.DERRY, Local Broker, District Secretary H ZA^I^R. »> * '' " '" "* TO FARMERS AND SETTLERS IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. HHHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND X MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY, Limited, beg to announce that they have secured the services of ? MR JOHN G. RESTELL i. ■ . to act m the capacity of Agent for them at Ash burton. 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 Restem, 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 i implicit confidence. \* B. S HARLEY, Manager, E. G. STAVJSLEY, ' 1 roduce Manager.



NOTICE is hereby given m pursuance of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885,"Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashbuiton Domain will be set apart for the Cycling Club's Sports, on MONDAY, the 30fch day of March inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz. : — For each Adult ... ONE SHILLING 1 For each Horse ... ONE SHILLING For each Trap ... ONE SHILLING HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, March 17th, 1891. 3 114 LAGHMOR WOOLSHED. ~ A DANCE will be held m the above m aid of the Westerfield School Treat Fund on FRIDAY, 20ch March, at 8 p.m. Admission : Gentlemen, 2s. Ladies free. 3 43 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. IN accordance with Section 136 of the "Municipal Corporations Act, 1886," Notice is hereby given that the following is the approved Estimate of Expenditure and Receipts of the Borough of Ashbur ton for the year ending 31st March, 1892. Estimated Expenditure. £ s d Salaries, &c 240 0 0 Charges, Office Expenses, Audit, &c 40 0 0 Printing and Advertising ... 35 0 0 Streets, Formation, Mainten ance, &c. ... 200 0 0 Streets, Asphalting Footpaths 35 0 0  Channelling (concrete) 50 0 0 „ Lighting " , 200 0 0 Water Supply Maintenance... 150 0.0 Planting and' Fencing ... 25 0 0 Protective Works 15 0 0 Repairs to Traffic Bridge ... 10 0 0 Fire Prevention, Salaries, Expences, &c 120 0 0 Fire Protection, Payment | Steam Fire Engine ... 110 0 0 Insurances 18 0 0 Jubilee Town Clock, &c. ... 30 0 0 Hospital, Contribution ... 60 0 0 Charitabla Aid 80 0 0 Library Account (including Librarian's Salary) ... 60 0 0 Interest on Overdraft ... 100 0 0 Domain Account 85 0 0 Reduction of Overdraft ... 500 0 0 Contingencies 192 16 0 Total Expenditure ... 2355 19 0 Estimated Receipts. £ s d General Rates, 1891 865 36 0  Arrears ... 30 0 0 Rents of Reserves ... ... 580 0 0 Licenses, Excise ... ... 320 0 0  Auctioneers ... 240 0 0 „ Dogs 50 0 0  Sundries under Bye-laws 50 0 0 Fines 20 0 0 Canterbury Fire Insurance Association Contribution... 40 0 0 SuvplusSoii 30 0 0 Library Account 20 0 0 Domain Account ... ... 70 0 0 Balance of Government Sub sidy... 40 0 0 Total Receipts 2355 16 0 CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, March 18, 1891, 3 115 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. GENERAL RATE. IN Pursuance of the "Rating Act, 1876," Public Notice is hereby piven that it w the intention of the Ash burton Borough Council at its next Ordinary Meeting to be held on WED NESDAY, the Ist day of April, 1891, to strike a Rate of ONE SHILLING IN THE POUND on the total annual value of property within the Borough of Ash burton for the period commencing on the Ist day of February, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1891, such Rate to be payable m one sum at the Town Clerk's Office, Baring Square West, on the 15th day of April, 1891, and that the Rate Book is now open for inspection. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. I Borough Council Office, Ashburfcon, 18th March, 1891. 3 116 LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. npENDERS are invited for making a JL Ford on Grove Farm Road. Par ticulars at our office where tenders close at 12 noon on SATURDAY next, March 21st. C. E. FOC)KS & SON., 3 118 District Surveyors. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. BRIDGE CLOSED. "^TOTICE is hereby given that the J\| Bridge on Grove Farm Road is closed for repairs. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 3 117 District Surveyors. WANTED, TENDEBS 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 laHd 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 j 1876. HAUTHAWA Y'S I Old Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction. Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Growers and Druggists. C. L. HAUTHAWAY k SONS, °31 Gonsressstreet, Boston.