• MM—— mmmm*^^^^^^^^^^^^^"^^^~ Wilson, Under Secretary for Marino.,' He accused them of being actuated by malice, which he alleged arose from a previous disagreement he had had with them. He read a telegram which he had sent to the Government informing them that there was not the slightest necessity for sending a vessel to the Islands and that the Kakanui was not fit for the work, these being backed up by Messrs Waul, Kelly, and Macintosh H.H.R.'s, and telbgrairs hart also passed m which "Mr" Hatch remonstrated with the Minister for Marine for interfering m any way likely to cause him serious loss, the reply returned being that if the rumor were true serious obligations rested on the Government to relieve the men. Mr Hatch stated that during his visit to the island he and the Gratitude's crew actu ally used the stores for lack of which the men lost were alleged to be starving, and that the greatest discomfort the shore party had had was the want of fuel, for which they had substitutes m blubber, skins, etc. Tobacco, tea, and sugar were also finished, but there was plenty of other food. Mr Hatch asserted that he had not made sixpence out of the industry as yet, principally because of the action of the Government dtfring the past twelve months re the transfer.of the islands from Tasmania.

Irish Affairs.

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London, March 22, The Trish campaign m Sligo is pro ceeding vigorously. Many Parnellites have been rovghly handled. Mrs O'Shea is disinclined to marry Parnell. London, March 23. Mr Parnell delivered an address at Drogheda, m which he passed over Mr Healey's challenge to resign his seat without mention. Seceders from his side are taunting him with the omission. (Received March 24, 10.20 a.m.) London, March 23. Mr Parnell fearing defeat refuses to accede to the request of his supporters at Cotk to resign his seat and again contest the election.

Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received March 24, 10.20 a.m.) FEDERATION. London, March 23. The " Morning Post" man article referring tn the National Convention m Australia says the results so far achieved are far greater than might have been expected, and that there is no stronger proof J of common interests than the adoption of free trade be tween the federated colonies. The "Post" considers that the initiative m free trade between the Mother Country and the colonies must be undertaken by the former.

BONAPARTISM.

Paris, March 2X The European Courts recognise Prince Victor as head of the Napoleon family.

BISMARCK.

Berlin, March 23. The Emperor's animosity towards Prince Bismarck is increasing, and he avoids the Friedrichsruhe route when visiting Kiel.

A LONG CRUISE.

Tho German corvette Carold has returned after a cruise of five years abroad, principally on the China station. Her officers were accorded a hearty welcome on her return.

THE BOETTICHER SCANDAL.

It is now asserted that it was the late Emperor William, grandfather of the present Emperor, who assisted Von Boetticher out of his financial diffi culties ; and that the money was taken from the privy purse and not from the Guelph fund.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Received March 24, 1 p.m.] THE RIVERSDALE. Sydney, March 24. The Riversdale which went ashore at Noumea has been floated off unin jured.

CABLE RATES.

Adelaide, March 24. The cable agreement has been finally settled, and Mr C. Todd, Postmaster- General, is urging Sir J. Pender to eDm xhence the reduced tariff on April 10.

The " Poverty Bay Herald " states that a warrant has been issued for the arreßt of A. W. Croft, late Deputy Official Assignee nt Giaborne, on charges of embezzlement of over £600. He is believed to have gone to Wellington, and thence to the South Sea Islands.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 189 L



Seeds for Autumn Sowing. WHITE STONE AxNTD DEVONSHIRE GREYSTONE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATS CAPE BARLEY] RYE> ; MUSTARD SEED &c. < GEOEfiE JAMESOiN ABHBURTON AND BAKAIA. 2 3 _ - '■''■. I am a Cash Purchaser —of— '*■•;'- Wheat, Oats, & Barley. CORNSAGKSJ SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATBSJ GEOME JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA- V:. WE ARE PEEPAEED ITO RECEIVE GRAIN AT OUR Ashburton, Tinwaltf, A ILyndlmret Stored ON STORAGE^AT |LOWEST CURRENT RATES. We liave for Sale ■ . ; . ■ " - ■ Corasacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT WANTED, FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVEKY : 1 no oon Sacks ot wheat- OA JAnn Sacks of OATS. i n ?000 SRdca °f barley -51) 0 O &acks of RYEGRAss- PJAAA Sacks Seconds of WHEAT HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN . . .. ft«_ "■—"s v *■• ■"•' "^~ FRI£DUNDER BROS IS ES FOR SALK-S, 6, and V-it Cuts. mirni -m»t-«t**-».« The 7 feet Cut! lighter m draught than \\ [II 111 |il I 111 ITWI Iti II any other make of machine cutting a foot VIM MI. I! I 1 1111 If E =W y8 on Ha« d 51 MIL IJIllJJfjIi D. IHGMAS, Agent. D. THOMAS (Ijate of Matson, Cox and Co. AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL arid GRAIN BROKER, ASHBU R T 0 Nj T" OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald and Asho rton vltematsly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on' (rommimia j Clearing SaL»,s as per arrangement FAT LAMBSJ FAT LAMBS. FAT LAMBSJ ■ * /^LIENTS'are requested to leave particulars at my Office of any Fat Lambs they Kj may have to'dispose of,Jas I have purchaaersf or »ny number at top prices. •' f — D. THOMAS, ASHBURTONJ T AM A CA^H P.UU.OHASER OF . WHEAT' OATS? BARLEY AND RYEGRASS I). THOMAS,,^



MR GEORGE JAMESON TO LET, FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS. A WELL-IMPROVED FARM, of 570 Acres, at Mayfield, all m English grasses. The Buildings comprise seven roomed Dwelling House, Stable, Yards, &c The Farm is wi 11-fenced ancl watered. Immediate possession. For particulars apply GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton \JT* JO AWCETT JLJoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Addbess : Court Chambers, above Mr rl. M. Jones> Stationer, East Street. ITr W. F Thompson, SURGEON T\ENTIST, URGE ON _L/ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH Hours —10 a. oi. to 6 p,m. Having purchased Dr N. A. Nebly's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 11 11/TONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of £100 TOJBSOOO For further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to : J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office, Chriatchurch. 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 k Baaaar opens at 2 p;m. Luncheon provided on a liberal acale at a very moderate charge. Any contributions of produce or live stock may be left at Mr Gudsell's Store, Tin wald, and they will be thankfully acknowledged. Admission, 6d : Children, half-price. 3 104 STEPHENS "T> R0 S, 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 abovo w$ hfove secured for this district the, sole right of selling a.nd 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 np hesitation it 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 f^AUCE, Cheapest and B.esfcin the,trade, ifp Housewife should be without it. All other Goods m Stock of Best quality —Including— HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLOWAHE, CRQQKE.R.Y, &c, N,B,—All GOQDS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. Satisfaction being our motto. "^$ Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE ASHBURTON I



A THE MIRROR. X3l HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and j Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne j Pub Tarace, Rus»elJ Street, Melbourne. t)« J3. D E V M O U R SURGEON DENTIS T, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established ... 1869 Scale of Charges ; Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 1 5s per tooth. j A 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. Consulta ton free. Nitrous Oxide' Laughing Gas) adiministered whe nrequired. Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo Street, Christchttrch. Art Needlework AND FANCY REPOSITORY. 4'MRS ADAMS| I S now showing some nice designs m X Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork Crash, Arresene, New Shades inMacrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle New Transfers, Cords, 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. TO FARMERS AND SETTLERS IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. rpHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND .1 MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY, Limited, beg to announce that they have secured the services of MR JOHN G. RESTELL to act m the capacity of Agent for them at Ashburton. He will be entrusted with the Company's orders for the purchase of GRAIN, RYEGRASS SEED, and PRODUCE GENERALLY. ] And will receive consignments on behalf ( of the Company for Storage or Sale, as also of STOCK, WOOL, and SHEEPSKINS, j . which will receive the Company's usual careful and prompt attention. They have no hesitation m recommend ing Mr Rbsteli. to the Farmers and otliers 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. ANDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING THE T ABGEST Oi 1 NEW DBAPEEY, CLQTHI^O) AND MILLINERY EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON; . A ORE.



Notice to Farmers and OtTierr. JOHN "GTbESTELL.' PDI k GRAIN {JHOKER^YAIUATOR k EXPSiiT AKOiTAST. STORES and OFFICES: Corner of West and' Havelock Streets, Ashburton, being the premises recently occupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. The New Zealand Loan and 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. LIBERAL CASfiT ADVANCES made on Produce m Sbore or entrusted to him for shipment fkek 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 Now Zealand and elsewhere, he is enabled to offer extra facilities m these dhections, 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 took, and arrangements complete for regular supplie Having extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mr Restjbli is now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRASS seed. &c. " ■• : .>■■ ■. -. :' ■■ ■■ ■ .



rublic Hoticeg. COLDSTIM3AM ROAD BOARD. ( rpBN'DERkS are invited for the following J_ works ;— Making Drain, lie-forming, and other work, on Dobson's Road, lle-fonniufc and Shingling part of 21 Drain Rua'3. Particulars may be'seen at our office, where tenders; close afc 1 p.m. ou SATUR DAY, March 28, 1891. C. B. FOOKS & SON, 3|121 ■ Surveyors, &c. ~"~" MR Ii BULLOCK "*"" T*O~MKOHANICS AND THOSE DX 1_ 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 J-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. Bakery for removal, for sale cheap. FOR SALE, cheap, for removal.— Building, 30 x 12. FOR SALE.—An improved Farm of about 943 AC RE S 943 close to the Methven Township. TO LET.—A Cottage of four rooms. North Town Belt, fronting the Domain Sporting. "; iSHBUMOI JUCUft aUIL AUTUMN JttEETING. Wednesday and Thursday, APRIL 22nd and 23kd, 1891. President —E. G. Wright, M.H.R.i Judge—Matthew Sutt. Stewards— C. W. Purnell, E. G. Crisp, W. B. Denshire, Hugo Friedlander, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lytttlton, D. Thomas, and J. M. Tweed. Treasurer —David Thomas. Clerk of Scales— R. Friedlander. Clerk of Course - A. Hewson. Handicapper—J. Cress well. Starter-D. Thomas. PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) First Race each day to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. 1. Ashburton Hurdle Race Handicap, of 45 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Nomination 1 soy , acceptance, 1 soy. 2. Longbeach Plate, of 25 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. Winners since August Ist, 1890, of any race or races (excluding selling races) of the individual or collective value of £20, to carry 41bs extra; of £40, 71bs extra; of £70, lOlbs extra ; of £100 or upwards, 141bs extra. Maidens having started twice or oftener allowed—three-year-olds, 71bs ; four year-olds and upwards, lOlbs. Penal ties and allowances to be calculated to time of starting. Entrance, lsov. One mile. 3. A.SHBUKTON AUTUSIN HANDICAP, of 70 hoys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomi nation, 1| soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. 4. Novel Race of 25 soys. . The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entry 10s. 5. District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. 6. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Three quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. SECOND DAY, 1. Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. 2. Grand Stand Handicap, of 55 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile arid a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. 3. Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 10s. 4. Disposal Stakes, of 30 sovs.^ Ihe winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bsfc, any over weight to be declared. Three quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. 5. Open Welter Handicap, of 40 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomi nation, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. 6. Habtes,t Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Djstrict horses only. Win ler of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomina tion, 15s ; acceptance, lQs. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. . A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from January 22nd, 1891, and up to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross ot ali mqneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. All nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps, accom panied b\f fee, name, pedigree, a>/e, descrip tion and performances of horse, anil colors of rider must be In writing, and m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 4th, 1891. WEIGHTS. Handicaps for the first day s races will be published on or about April 17th. Handicaps for the second day's races will be published afc or Jibout eight o'clock m the evening of the first day's races. ACCEPTANCES ANJ> EFTI^S. Acceptances for the first rlay's handicaps aud entries for the Longbeach Plate and Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, Aprir2oth, 1891. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps and entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 flock Jh the evening of the first day's moos. Of BJSSBT,



. juILES AND Qi. TIN WALD HAL !<: V ARDS. 11TESSRS MILIS.S A CO. are instiaotec UIX to sell by Public Auction on TUESDAY, 3 Ist MARCH, On account W. & Peter, Anima. A splendid lin3 of 17KO HALF-BRED LAMBS These are by Mk J. Bonipant's English Leicester Rams out of the now famous Anama Merino Ewes* For quality they cannot be surpassed. On account G. McMillan. Mesopotamia. 1 9^kO MERINO EWES Sound mouthed, and m good condition. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 3 155 Agent, Ashburton. Public Notices. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT BRIDGE CLOSED. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the J^J Bridge on Grove Farm Road is closed for repairs. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 3117 District Surveyors. EASTER HOL)DAYST™ THE OFFICES and STORES of the Undersigned, will be CLOSED PROM THURSDAY EVENING, March 26, UNTIL TUESDAY MORNIKG, March 31. GEO. JAMESON FRIEDLANDER BROS. D. THOMAS JOHN G. RESTELL 3§144 ROLLITT & Co. PUBLIC NOTICE. I TAKE this opportunity of thanking my customers and residents of Ash burton and vicinity, for the liberal patronage and support accorded to me for the past four years, and respectfully solicit a continuance of the same for my successor, G. H. Bryant, to whom I have disposed of my Business, and who takes possession on April Ist next. WM. BRYANT, Central Bakery, Havelock Street, Ashburton. "DEFERRING to the above, I have JL\) made arrangements to take over my Brother's Business on the Ist APRIL NEXT; and hope by strict attention, punctuality, and moderate charges, to secure that amount of patronage and con fidence hitherto extended to him. 3 151 G. H. BRYANT. Q ffl o ° CO W i GO 1 hi O i ul g a' • I—4 HOPE FOR THE DEAF A Person cured ofdeafness and noisey [\ m the Head of long standing, by a simple Remedy, will be glad to forward a description of it free to anyone who applies. The most as tonishing cures have lately been effetecd by the" same remedy. Address: Nicholson, 175 William Street, Mcl bourne W. J. BUSH AND CO. Ta^TILLERS and IMPORTERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers. Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, grated Waters, Beers, Ales, Cider, Champagne] &c. Artillery Lane London



I EASTER HOLIDAYS. I HE WORKSHOPS of the Under -1 sidled Blacksmiths, Wheelwrights, and Coaehbuilders, will be C JL. O S E 13 From THURSDAY EVENING, March 26th, until TUESDAY MORNING, March 31,1891. J. R. Steel P. and D. Duncan W. H. Paget J. H. Stephens Geo. Kidd H. Childs Chas. Reid Reid and Gray W. T. Kingston Baker and Brown 3§156 fT^HK Assigned Estate of E. W. Page & Co*., WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMEN. WE HAVE MADE IMMENSE PURCHASES At the forced distribution of the above "PNORMOUS gTOCK Our Premises are now OVERFLOWING WITH TREMENDOUS PILES OF WINTER GOODS Which we are Unpacking DAY & NIGHT. SUITS AT rtQS STILL SUPPLIED FOR CASH. MITGHELsTURNE TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS, AND INVESTORS. A Ttare Chance of Securing FIRST-CLASS PROPERTY Adjacent to Good Markets. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. HESLERTOJS 11400 ACRES FREEHOLD MR CHARLES CLARK (m con junction with Mr Thomas Bul lock, of Ashburton) has been favored with instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC, AUCTION, AT SPRING'S HOTEL, LEESTON, ON Thursday, March 26. (The Leeston Sale Day), THAT EXCELLENT FREEHOLD ESTATE Known as HESLERTON Situated m the Ellesmere District, between Southbridge and Dunsandel, Containing 11 400 ACRES FREEHOLD, securely fenced, and sub-divided into about 50 paddocks, of which over 3,500 are m English grass, 300 acres m turnips, and about 80 acreß are m gums and pines, mostly over twelve years growth. The Balance is m most excellent native grass. The whole is ABUNDANTLY WATERED by FIVE WATER RACES, Tjesides access to the River Rakaia on a frontage of about four miles. The Property will be submitted m Farms of convenient size, As follows :— FARM I—Containing 1507 Acres, of (A and B) which 923 acres are m English grass and plantation and 584 acr<>s m tussock, small cottage, etc. FaRM 2—Containing 1517 Acres, of (A and B) which 814 acres are m English grass and plantations, 72 acres m turnips, and 631 acres m tussock. Cottage, scable, well, two large concrete tanks, windmill, etc, FARM 3—Containing 1808 Acres, of (A and B) which 300 acres are m English grass and plantation and 1508 acres m tussock. FARM 4—Containing 2013 Acres, of which 471 acres are m English grass and plantation and 1542 acres m tussock. FARM 5.- The Homestead Block, con taining 2256 Acres, of which 1144 acres are m English grass and plantation, 255 acres m turnips and 857 acres m tus sock. On the Homestead Block are the following! itrprovements : — Convenient dwelling.housG, men's cottage, woolshed, sheep yards, dip, extensive stabling and all necessary outbuildings, well, large concrete tank and wind inijl, etc, Also, FARM 6—Of 2316 Acres, viz., Lot A, containing 270 acres" Lot B, containing 40 acres LotC, containing 640 acres hAll m tussock Lot D, containing 640 acres Lot E, containing 126 acres. Total ... 2316acros. N.B.—The purchaser of the Homestead Farm, Lot 5, will have the first offer of Farm 6 at the Reserve price. S»le at 2 o'clock p.m. LIBERAL TERMS OF PAYMENT, viz.— 10 per cent on fall of the hammer; 15 per cent on approved bill at 3 months, with interest at 6 per cent; and 75 per cent can remain on mortgage for 3 years, bearing interest at 6 per cent, with right to pay off at any time For lithographed plans and further particulars, apply to THOMAS BULLOCK, Ashburton, Or to CHARLES CLARK, 3 157 Ohristchurch.



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