themselves.and their tenants, and all to no purpose. The Town Clerk of Ashbur toni s no mean authority on a subject of this nature. Have the Council consulted him, or has he brought the subject before them m such a manner as to secure thoir serious attention % What is the moral to be drawn from the most recent sale of town property, which, I understand, Mi- Harrison complacently assures the public was very satisfactory "considering the times.' Have any or the members ot the Borough Council to fetch water from a neighbor's pump for the daily supply of their homes 1 I guess not. Let them have to do it for five months as I have done, and I warrant you Mr Editor that our Council meetings would speedily be occupied with a more important subject than discussing such a paltry economy as that to which I have alluded. It would redound more to their credit and to the good of the town, if instead of constantly endeavoring to pose before the public as "Economists" they would give the vitally important question of a constant house service of water that serious atten tion which it undoubtedly deserves, that is if their desire is to be of real service to their town. Yoa must please excuse the length cf this letter Mr Editor. Attribute it if you like to a natural soreness of feeling at having foTr so long a time to trespass upon the good nature of a kmd neighbor, but giv« it publicity, and aid it with your own powerful influence, and you will at least secure the appreciation of a large number who are placed m a like unfortunate position to myself.—l am, etc., Householder.

THE MARKETS.

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London, April 14. At the wool sales faulty and good merinos and all crossbreds are m strong demand, though buyers favor the good merinos. The series closes on 28th. April 15. A cargo of wheat, ex Lismore, has been re-sold at 40s 6d.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cable message dated Lon don, 14th April:— Wool—The sales progress steadily. Up to date 116,000 bales have been sold. Wheat—Market is steady. New Zea land wheat, average and long-berried, is worth respectively 42s 6d and 44s per 4961 b. .New Zealand wheat f.a.q., to arrive, iron ship, is worth c.i.f. 40s per 4801 b ; March-April bill of lading. (Received April 16, 10.43 a.m.) London, April 14. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,800,000 quarters and for the Continent 1,820,000 quarters. Money is hardening, owing to the ex pected early advance of the bank rate. Three months' bills are at 3 per cent. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agenoy Company's 4 per cents are at 100.

DISTRICT COURT

ASHBURTON—WEDNESDAY.

(Before His Honor Judge Ward.)

In re Daniel M'Faklane. After we went to press yesterday, Counsel having addressed the Court at some length, His Honor said the evidence did not support the charges of having obtained goods from Edwards, Bennetts, and Co. on a false representation, nor did he think there was sufficient evidence as to not keeping fair and reasonable books. On the charge of obtaining £39 from Scknders and Co., His Honor thought there was a cas« to go to a jury, and lie would commit the bankrupt for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court m Christchurch, allowing bail m two sureties of £150 each, and bankrupt himself m the same amount. In Be James McCkenok. Public Examination. For the Deputy Official Assignee —Mr Russell j for McCrenor, Mr Crisp. In connection with his bankruptcy McCrenor was charged with having failed to keep proper books of accounts ; with having disposed of four horses to James Ruddick, three horaei to John Orr, and four borses to Samuel "Wilson, all with intent to defraud the Mercantile Finance Company ; two horses to John Setters, and one horse to James Johnstone with intent to defraud Hugo Friedlander. Hugo Friedlander, merchant, said he produced a bill of sale. In January, of 1890, advanced James McCrenor £61 5s m cash and £116 worth of harvesting machines on the security of horses, eec, enumerated m the bill of sale. The money was not paid, and witness saw McCrenor m Ashburton several times. Tried to seize the property some time m May, but M;Crenor had gone away. Was not successful then m getting hi* horses, but had some of them now. McCrenor gave up either three or four, but they were not all m the bill of sale. Got two from a man named Murphy, McCrenor pointing them out as being m the bill of sale. Got two from Hibbß Bros., Methven. At that time there was a warrant out for McCrenor's arrest; it was not executed because McCrenor was supposed to have left the colony. When hee&me back, he told witness where the horses were—that they had been lent by him to Johnstone, and John{,tone had »»iven them to John Orr, and John Orr had sold them to Murphy. Was still one horse short, and McCrenor said that one was m the possession of a man named Dwyer. By Mr Crisp—Before making the ad vancehad only seen the reaping machines, and would only know the horses by the description. The bill of sale was payable twenty-one days after execution, and a demand for payment wa3 made. Was llOt paid up, and had not proved on the estate, not considering it worth the stamps. Was aware that Johnafcone had been prosecuted on a charge of stealing the horses, and that the charge had been dismissed Jonathan Hibbs, storekeeper, Methven, knew McCrenor. McCrenor had ar ranged to sell some horses to a man named Setters twelve months ago. Wit ness arranged to find some of the money, Setters drawing on witness, and witness crediting McCrenor's account. McCrenor was about Methyen for soma time after this, and then disappeared altogether. Had not been paid the order given to him by Setters. McCrenor and Setters were together when the order was given. Three of the horses came back to witness, who kept them for nome time, and then returned two to Friedlander Bros., who claimed them under a bill of sale, and one he gave back to McCrenor. By Mr Crisp—The two men had made their bargain before they came to him, and witness was to credit McCrenor's account with the value of the horses, and debit Setters'. No money passed over the transaction. Could not swear to the horses having been m the bill of sale, as he had left the whole matter to his solicitor. Rudolph Friedlander —Remembered seeing McCrenor about the horses after he came back. McCrenor said some of them were at Murphy's farm, near Elgin. The police took charge of two there, and on a piece of land at Winchmore, which Murphy was breaking up, found another two. Murphy said he had bought the horses from John Orr. McCrenor said^ there were other two horses m Setters' possession, who was contracting at Mount flutt. tljbbs Br©9. were sueel fot these

horses, and witness recovered them. ,By Mr Crisp—Had got five horses back out of the six covered by the bill of sale. T c Court here adjourned till eleven , o'clock this morning. I

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

In re James McCkenob. The public examination m this es'ate was resumed. J. G. Restell, merchant, Ashburton, examined by Mr Russell, said that m March, 1890, he was aojenb for the Mer cantile Finance Company. McOrenor was then indebted to the Company about £600. Saw him about his account and it was arranged that he was to sell off the bulk of his plant and work it down to about two teams. McCrenor requested that the sale be conducted by Williams and Bland, and this was agreed to. Ac companied McCrenor to the various places where the teams were working, and in spected the horses. There were twenty m the bill of sale. It was arranged that the horses be brought m for sale after the harvest contracts were over. In the beginning of April of last year, Mr Hale, a Director of the Companj, and witness, met McCrenor at Methven. Mr Hale asked what had become of the horses, and McCrenor replied that he had sold them, but declined to say what he had done with the proceeds. While agent for the Company witness had" not been able to obtain either the horses or the procaeds of the sale. James Ruddick, laborer, examined by Mr Russell, said he had worked for McCrenor for about two years. Left because he could get no wages. Got £12 harvest wages from Friedlander, McCrenor owed him £80 or £85, and gave witness a team of four horses instead of cash. The horses were called Prince, Gipsy, Joe, and Mary, and were at Alexander's when given to witness Took the team away to John O'Shea's, left them there for a week, and then took their back to McCrenor's, because he had told him there was a bill of sale on them. Had seen Prince tkat clay at McKendry's farm, but did not know where the others were. Knew James Johnston. The same day that witness's four horses came down, four came down for Johnston —the bay mare Rose, the brown mare Madam, the bay mare Violet, and the brown horse Tom. McCrenor had had Rose and Tom over twelve months before he gave them to Johnston. Violet he had had two yeais, and Madam six months. Tock the four horses that McCrenor gave to John ston to John Orr's. Had since seen Madam at Friedlander's. When witness got his four horses from McCrenor he did not tell witness there was a bill of sale on them, but a man named Robins had told him so. By Mr Crisp—Had his four horses away for a week. It was Johnston who told him to take the horses to John Orr's. Had worked some of Johnston's horses while m McCrenor's employ. Two of McCrenor's horses had died at Johnston's. John Orr merchant, said that eighteen months ago, McCrenor was indebted to him £70 odd. Held a promissory note of McCrenor, endorsed by James Johnston. Pressed McCrenor for payment and sued him m the RM. Court. Obtained judg ment, but did not issue distress. John ston proposed to give witness horsea that h« would b« able to get from McCrenor. This was m witness's office with McCrenor present. Remarked that McCrenor's horses were under bill of sale, but McCrenor said he had plenty of horses that were not under bill of sale. Four h»rses were brought down, put up to auction, but not sold, and finally they were sold privately to a man named Murphy. This was twelve months ago, and six months after this Friedlander claimed the four horses, and got them away, but returned two. The Company claimed the two returned, sued witness for them, and got judgment. By Mr Crisp—Credited the result of the sale to Johnston's account, to whom McCrenor's account was charged. In witness's office McCrenor said the bill of sale was no good, as the horses had not been branded. J. G. Restell, recalled —Produced a list of the horses m the bill of sale and the values set against each. The list was made out m the field at McCrenor's place. The bay mare Rose, brown horse Tom, brown mare Gipsy, bay horse Prince, and the chestnut gelding Joe, were all pointed out to witness by McCrenor as being under the Company's bill of sale. By Mr Crisp—Believed there were two bills of sale to the Company. The list said there were twenty-eight horses. Saw them all. By Mr Russell—Some of the horses were very good indeed, and m value would average £12 10s. James Johnston was called, but did not appear, and His Honor fined him £20, unless cause shown, after the Deputy Official Asnignee, had given evidence as to tendering his expenses to Johnston, and the bailiff as to serving the subpoena. This ceremony was just over when John ston appeared, got a reprimand from his Honor, and proceeded with his evidence. Had endorsed bills for McCrenor to John Orr—to the extent of £60 or £70. Orr was pressing witness for payment of these bills. Saw McCrenor m reference to payment, who said he would give four horses to Mr Orr. The matter was talked over amongst the three, and Orr asked about the bill of sale. Could not say what was said about it. McCrenoi had told witness the horses were under a bill of sale. McCrenor and Orr discussed fehe bill of sale—witness had no say m the matter. The horses were brought down after harvest to witness's place by Cashan, and James Ruddick took them to Orr's. By Mr Crisp —The interview between Orr, McCrenor, and witness took place m Orr's office. On the same day McCrenor had confessed judgment on Orr's ciaim. Could not say whether it was Orr or McCrenor that said the bill of sale was bad. J, L. Freeman, clerk m Mr Russell's office, produced the bill of sale. Witness attested McCrenor's signature to the same. ,). C. Bell, Deputy-Official Assignee, produced the documents m the bai-k ---ruptcy of James McCrenor. In the list of secured creditors was the Mercantile Finance Company for £640—estimated value of security, nil. The only money or property received out of the estate was the £44 recovered m Court recently from Hibbs Bros. James Ruddick, recalled—There was only one horse called Violet, one called Joe, one called Gipsy, one named Tom, and one named Madam m McCrenor's posses sion during the time witness worked for him, James MoCrenor said he was unfor tunately the bankrupt m this case. Remembered stating at the Court's bit ting on 15th January that he had sold four horses to Ruddick. Did not believe he went to Ruddick and told him they were under a, bijl of sale. The horses were brought back to him, and he left them m the paddock when he went to Tasmania. Had nob seen them since. 1 Could not say whether Daniel McKendry ' had his horse Prince. Had not sol* him a horse within the last twelve months, nor had he sold any horses during that time to Tom Matson. Had sold all the Company's horses except the few that ! were running about the reads. Counsel having addressed the Court, His Honor said McCrenor's conduct m attempting to swindle his creditors out of their security was a case of the grossest dishonesty, for which he would be sent to prison for four calendar months with hard labor. Mr Crisp applied for au order declaring the public examination closed, and His

Honor said he would deal with the appli cation next Court day.

IN PROBATE. In Re Mary Elizabeth Tuok.br, (deceased). Letters of administration were granted to Joshua Tucker m the intestate estate of his deceased wife, on the application of Mr Russell.

The Wanaka Enquiry.

(PKU PRESS ASSOCIATION.) New Plymouth, April 16. At the Wanaka enquiry the Court jjave their decision to-day which is a very lengthy one, and reviews the whole of the evidence that was taken. It considers that Captain Meades committed an error of judgment m not " slowing down " and keeping the steamer's head more to sea, and also m not heaving the lead when m a thick haze and approaching the land, but considered neither the captain nor first officer was guilty of negligence. The Court could not take upon itself to say whether ihe accident was caused by bad steering, or attraction by iron sand on the coast or by currents. Ib would report the matter to the Marine Depart ment for further inquiry into it. The Court would represent to Government the necessity there was for a stronger light being placed at New Plymouth and distinguishing lights at Waitsua. The Court returned Captain Meade and the first officer their certificates but ordered the Captain to pay the cost of the enquiry which was roughly estimated at £33 to £35, which the Captain intends to ask the Government to mitigate.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(per press association.) Factor j Ft re. Timaru April 16. Early this morning the bciling-down shop at the Washdyke works "was found on fire. With the gale that was blowing and no water available the place was soon destroyed. It was a large building wish plant and machinery and said to be worth £2000, and was the property of Mr Mc- Gregor Walt, of Chvistchurch. The works were used for the conversion of ofl'al from the freezing works. Fourteen men are thus thrown out of employment. Body JFoiiiml. Two months ago a man named Ralph Howarth left Pukaki accommodation house m the horrors and was lost. A police search failed to find him, but a few days ago his clothes were found a few miles away, and on a further search the body was discovered yesterday. Defaulter Captured. Dunedin, April 16. Clark, the absconding secretary of the Prince of Wales Lodge ot Oddfellows at Port Chalmers, has been arrested at Sydney.

Second Edition Late Sporting.

TIMARU RACES.

[per press association,]

Timaku, April 16. The South Canterbury Jockey Club Autumn meeting commenced to-day. The weather is showery and the attend ance only moderate. The results are Hurdle Race, 60 soys ; IJmile —Little Arthur, 1 j Trimolite, 2. Only the pair started, the race was won by a head. Dividend—£l9s 6d. District Plate, of 50 soys ; l^mile. Irene, Bst 121 b, 1; Miss George, Bst olb, 2 ; Ben, 7st 71b, 3. *-ix rrnr'"rl. Won easily. Time—2uiiu liisec. Dividend— £2 5s 6d. Hack Race, 15 soys, half mile. Cora, J ; Fabler, 2 ; Viper, 3. Eight Started. Won by a couple of lengths. Time —52isec. Dividend—£2 3s. The winner was sold for 15sovs. Timaru Cup, H-" mile.—Cruchfield, 1 ; Blizzard, 2; Martha, 3.

WELLINGTON RACES.

Huxt Racecourse, April 16. The weather is cloudy with a strong nor'-wester, but there is a fine attendance. The course is m good condition but, owing to the dry weather, is very hard. Trial Handicap — Liquidation, 1 ; Revenge, 2 ; Revolution, 3. Won easily by a length and a half. Time—]min Msec. Dividend—£2. Rayner, the rider of Revenge m the Trial Handicap was called before the Stewards for suspicious riding and placed under ban for six months. The question of the horse and trainer is to be considered later m the day. Autumn Handicap.—Queen of Trumps, 1 ; Retina, 2 ; LaJPetite Fille, 3. Won easily by two lengths. St Malo fell. Time—2min 13sec. " Dividend—£3 11s. Hurdles. —Beggar man, 1 ; Mayboy, 2 ; Lone Hand, 3. Won easily. Time — lmin 26 l-sth sec. Dividend—£ll7s.

THE ASHBURTON GtJABDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1691.



MYrmiP AT^Tl¥ffti If IH 3B 1 EJA.TTJRI3S - Strength I'l IJllPil I 181.1 l I Durability Lightn«« of Draught' I I-Mli'l^ -• liffH Simplicity of Construction, an lllllliiM * :- iI 1111 Rehability of Knotter. I SIZES FOR BALK--.55, ti, ana 7^-ft- Cut«. ffm Jl JTII . HflTllTlll ' - The 7ft Cut: is lighter m Draught thau I gj T |i' 1 111 I! II Ii II any other make cf machine cutting a foot i« I ij,gli|j 111 111 Hill narrowen lllJJilili JllllUlJill V. THOMAS, Agent. (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, A S H BUR TO N. T* OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinwald and Ashburton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins,, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS, Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing Bales as per arrangement. , IMPORTANT NOTICE. 'v-'."' :' —-§§ TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS fT^HE demand for good Land m Large and Sn<all Farms has again arisen, and every day I have applications for such which I cannot supply. Those wishing either to Let or Sell their Properties will therefore consult their own interest by giving m« 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. T AM A CASH PURCHASER OP WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, AND R V E G R ASS. I>. THOMAS. ? : — ■ : » ..... II ■ -■" - ' .■» Seeds for Autumn WHITE STONE AND , DEVONSHIRE GREYSTONE TURNIES,. RAPE, DUN OATS , CAPE BARLEY RY% ii MUSTARD SEED &c. \ (iEOEGE JAMESOS A.BHBURTON AND RAKAIA. I am a Cash Purchaser —OF— Wheat, Oats. & Barley. CORNSAOKS SUITLIJiD AT CURRENT RATESJ ■ ' * x ■ftEOBGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA PUBLIC TBUBf^jjjj7 OFFICE OF N.Z. 'pHE Public Trust Office of N-jw Zsaland ofFors great advantages to its clien* 1 including State guarantee against the fi-ao.-'l or dishoaosly of the Public Trus te The following comparison ot business between the years 1879 and 1889 will sho wth progress made:— 1879-80. 1889. Cash receipts ... £41,813 ... £183,336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 Skouritifs*—• General Investment Account £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account £2,655 ... £245,839 , Expenses Account—Total receipts ... ... £2,139 ... £14,482 • Administrations ' ... 172 ... 25S Probates and trusts ... ... ... ... 14 .. 30 Wills provisionally^ accepted ... 1 .. 42 Letters received ... 2,122 ... 10,326 Letterr despatched ... 1,432 ... 13,003 ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents COAL COAL. COAL; 500 TOJSS COAL 500 OF! PRIME QUALITY, will be *okl at SLAUGHTERED PRICES to make room for|further shipments to arrive, and to MEET THE TIMES. PRICES ON APPLICATION. W. H. Collins ftndDo., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AOENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company. Gwy V»U»y Coal Company.



[ LONGBEACH COACH. 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.S PURE CEYLON & INDIAN TEAS. Copies of Testimonial. From Mr VV. F. Warner, Commercial Hotel, Christchurch. ~\T OUR celebrated Ceylon and Indian JL Teas are increasing m favor so much that no other teas are now used m my hotel. I am frequently asked what 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 best they have tasted for a very long time, and they expressed then- 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. 888 REASONS BSUUbISUH I—The whole of the IKjagWIjWJJIjMI MATERIALS are most carefully selected HUJ||iißjJH| by Experts, and no lISM^ISUISM^IQI THING BUT THE BEST is BBS U2^Great atten.ion is paid to the Cut and WK^mmmMMmlß 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 this brand, and every man is responsible for his work. 6.—Every pair is absolutely guaranteed to the wearer. 7.—The largest staff m the Colony is employed at this Factory, thus tending to economy m the manufacture. 8. —Fifteen years' experience has proved that the Zealandias are the best m 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 1 to be had only m our make. The Paragon and Dependable School Boots for Boys and G iris. Perfect Marvels for,Hard.Wear. We a]so 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., Zealandia Boot Factory, 4 70 Christchurch. On Sale BY THE UNDERSIGNED. BUILDING MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. CO ALB: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMEHS AND HOMEBUSH. —Also,— GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREW OOD, Long and Cut, POSTS, RAILS, STAKES, FENCING WIRE, Barbed and Plain, STAPLES WIRE, NAILS, All Siz«s, PAINTS OILS, &o. JOSHUA~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFICE : Corner of Tancred and West Streets, next Geo. Jameson's, and opposite Bank of Aus tralasia.



the stoozk: In the Assigned Estate of E. W. PAGE AND CO., WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMEN, IS NOW ON SALE AT ! MITCHELL il Tlin, KAIAPOI HOUSE. ~Bros7T~ MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC. /AWING to the demand being greatly V / m excess of our supply last Season, for the PATENT DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, we have made special arrangements this year with the Ship pers for regular consignments during the Winter Months, the FIRST we have JUST LANDED AND I . NOW IN STOCK. It has many advantages over the ordinary Kercsene and has no rival for Household urposes, being perfectly pure, gives a mellow brilliant light, will not dazzle or affect the eye, is almost odourlesss, much more economical, absolutely safe, there fore dispenses with all risk m Handling and Danger m using where there is Children. „ _ WE have also all kinds of ENGLISH CANDLES m Stock including - STEARINS, SPERM, PARAFFINE, WAX, etc. Special quotations for Boxes Cases, and Large Parcels. N.B. All goods purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactcry, Satisfac tion being our motto. STEPHENS XJROS TEPHE S JJROS, MARKET HOUSE. ANDREW ORR IH NOW SHOWING THE TT ABGEST or NEW DEAPEEY, CLOTHING, AND MILLINEEY EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON A OEE.



Notice to faers and. 'Ofrc;. JO I! 5 uTIiEBTELL WOOL I (HUM BBfllEii, WHfATOR i EXPERT iC-COUITAHT. 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. AGra2STT~FO;R-- The New Zeiland 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 i occuoied by him offer peculiar facilities for the efficient STORAGE OF GRAIN, The Rates for which are the LOWEST CURRENT. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Produce m Store or entrusted to him for shipment pkeb 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 ESTiTE, 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 enablec 1 to offer extra facilities m these directions, 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 took, and arrangements complete for regular supplie &JPtt<3IAJLi 3STOTIOE3, Having extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mr Restjbli is now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRAS SEED &c.



CLEABINtt SALE. ALTERATION OF DATE. MR GEO. JAMESON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction on the Premises of Ma W. H. Rundle, OFF RACECOURSE ROAD (m consequence of the expiration of his lease), on FBIDAY, 24th APRIL, ALL HIS LIVE STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS,— Consisting of 3 Draught Horses, 1 Buggy Horse, 1 Yearling Filly by J Maccilleathean, 3 Cows, 1 Calf, ! 1 Bull, 2 Furrow Plough, Cambridge Roller, 1 Hornsby Reaper and Binder, nearly new, Three leaf Harrows, Harness and Sundries ; also 38 Bushels Tiwoan Whe*t, 320 Bushels Oats, 232 Bushels Barley, 2 Stacks Oaten Sheaves, 1 Stack Oat Straw, 100 Bags Oaten Sheaf Chaff. Also 155 2 tooth Crossbreds io forward condi tion ; 105 good Crossbred Lambs. Sale at Noon, Luncheon Provided J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. 3LOX GEO JAITOQN;, Aghburton,



TURNIPS. rPEKDERS are invited by the under- X signed up to THURSDAY Even ing, 23rd April, foi feeding off (up to 10th June) 52 acres Turnips situate at the Hinds Village Settlement. For particu lars apply to GEO. JAMESON, 4 108 Ashburton. Clearing 1 Sale AT 3D OKIE AfRGEORGE JAMESON has re -IVJL ceived instru3tions from Mk F. Wilson, m consequence of his leaving the District, to sell by Auction, the whole of his FARMING PLANT ON ' MONDAY, 20th APKIL, at his FARM near the DORIE SCHOOL, | Q DRAUGHT HORSES, Harness -| HACK, 2 DRAYS McCORMICK BINDER, Three-furrow PLOUGH, STRIPFER, HARROWS, SPRING CART. Q COWS, etc., etc. Also, -J A rv CROSSBRED EWES, m lamb Sale at noon. J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer, GEO. JAMESON, 4 98 Ashburton and Rakaia.



he: A" . svi iMffl Regular Monthly Meeting of) 1 Lod.-t Thistle, 627 S.C., will be held m the Masonic Hall, Tanked .street, Ashburton, THIS EVENING, the 16th inst., at 7.30. Business : Third Degree. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. By order of K.W.M. R. MINNIS, 4*122 Hon. Secretary. THE HORSE'S FRIEND. PAGE'S NO. 1 HORSE OILS are found a SURE CURE for Bruises and Sprains of. any kind m Stock. The NO. 2 OILS cure Open Wounds or Sores of any kind, TESTIMONIALS from Stock owners can be seen on application to the maker. Any parties who have used the above OILS and are satisfied with them are re quested to notify same to the Proprietor, F. W. PAttE, 4+106 CHERTSEY. THE ASHBURTON MAIL From and after the 30t,h November, 1886, the terms of subscription to this Journal will be as follows, viz:— IF PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od  Half-year... 12s Od, by post 15s Od „ ?ear 20s Od, by post 26a Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od „ Half-year... 13s Od, by post 16s Od „ Year 26s Od, by post 32s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each ; if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as payment. U.S.S CO I PSPH U.S.S., CO UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY UF NEW ZEALAND, Limited Steamers sail as under :— From LYJDTELTON TO Wellington ... Daily, except Sunday (Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 p.m.; other days, 5 p.m.) Dunedin... Tues., Thurs., and Friday. Nelson ... Tues,, Thurs., and Sat. Onehunga . Every Thursday. Auckland viaEasb Coast... Thursday. Melbourne... Tuesday. Sydney via AucMand ... Every alternate Thursday. Sydney via Cook's Strait ... Fortnightly. Passengers may be booked to Hobarfc, Melbourne, Sydney, and all New Zealand ports at the office of GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. MR T. BULLuCk TO MECHANICS AND THOSE DE SIROUS OF 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 "•;t!.e eel, with improvements, 3^ miles from town, FOR SALE, cheap, tor removal.-- Building 30 x 12. FOR SALE.—An improved Farm of about 943 ACRES 943 close to the Mothven Township. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



.public Notices. ~~~F I S H. B I S H. ""TpDWIN SENIOR begs to inform the IJJ inhabitants of Ashburton and Dis trict, that he purposes opening m the above line m the premises lately occupied by the Ashburton Club, Tancred Street. Fresh fish and oysters daily. 4 127 EDWIN SENIOR. ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT | ANP SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains exteria.oa of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials well furnished M ANUFACTURERS TO~HER MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT, THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES KOBBS, HART, AND CO, Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wall Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, ENGLAND. Manufactories Whamclifie Works, Arlington street London N]