THE ASflßtfßTOy QTXAkDfAN; FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1893.



Business Notices s Reductions. Reductions. I COOKING RANGEsT°COOr(IN TG RANGES, Any make, at Reduced Prices from this date. TIMBER. TIMBii. TIMBER. We have 50,000 ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring m stock i and ready for use. 200,000 ft. of Boards and Scantling. WE are Prepared to Supply MATERIALS of the very BEST DESCRIFHO2 for Buildings throughout ; from the foundations to the last touch of Pain required. Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as being direct Importer we have no commissions to pay, and can supply at first cost. W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGING ETC., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS —#V — . {Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. 3 82 W\R\l\^ TO Till: IRVOF. J. BISHOP, PRACTICAL BOOT MANUFACTURER, & HAS TAKEN THE LEAD IN THE BOOT TRADE. «^| T AM far ahead of all others. The public have decided my Boots are the best, and •*■ lead everything m the Market. Style Unequalled. Perfection m Fit. Best of service at LOWEST PRICEkS. My motto is THEE BEST. I respectfully call upon you to inspect and judge for yourselves whether I am not far ahead of all competition. The fight is for you j you must support me. The contest for you j you must stand by me, and you will be delighted, as greater and better things will be done for you from T Q;- IP.A."V". CORNER OP RAST AND MOORE STREETS. J. RrOCkClliank, Manager. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. HERBERT J. MOSS.] " [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell TTAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Johh O J-X Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to supply the following:— BUILDERS' MATERIALS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and Whit« Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for OabinetmakerSv The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo mmediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes les, Nails, Hinges, Screws 1 Stakes, Posts aad Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, M©.unt Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions. Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff. Oats, Bran, Sharps, Chickfeed, Pofcatoes/Flour/etc, ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—OEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION; Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited MOSS and*KESTELL, WEST STREET, ASHBTTRTONI H-^Ti-f 1 oiii on • WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Oceana," s.s. VX« LI LICIIICU , « Doric," and s.s. " Pkeha," direct from the Best Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of lew Winter Goods, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS m BEST QUALITY,' ' WEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNOCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT INGS, CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. WE have also just opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods including ASHBURTON, ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, Umbrellas and Leggings. BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS m all sizes. MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS ancl SHOES of EVERY DESCRIPTION. Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. §§§* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAR. SPARROW FBERRYIM TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTON. Grain Ships to London, THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they have chartered several First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to I*op don DURING THE MONTHS OF M|A.R> OH, APRIL, A. IN 13 MA V, at 30s per ton freight. Advances" made against shipments Free of Commission and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, i OATS, BARLEY and RYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PRICES GIVEN. FEIEDLA^DEE BHOS. ASHBURTON TXIT.VALD, AND LYNDHURST



? Dissolution of Partnership. \ OTIOE is hereby e;iven that the Partnership hitherto existing between Moans • Salek of Tmaru, Isaac Salek of Wanganui, and SAMum, Salisk of Ashl-urtoi), trading under the style or firm of I. *Salek <fc Co., was dissolved on tho first April. The said Samuel Salek withdraws from the firm, and the Ashburton Business will be FINALLY CLOSED ON THE 23rd APRIL. The whole of the Stock must be sold by that date. There will be a CLEARING SALE FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. Stock is all m Good Sound Condition. SEE WINDOWS AND NOTE THE STARTLING REDUCTIONS. Following will give you an idea of the Immense Bargains : — Ordinary Sale Ordinary Sale Price. Price. Price. Price. Alarm Closks, nickel ... 8s 6d 3s 6d Greenstones 6s Od 3s 6d Alarm Clocks, Peep O'day 12s 6d 8s 6d Lady's Silver Watches Alarm Clocks, Celebrated (new)... £212s 6d 30s Waterbury (can speci ally recommend) ... 12s 6d 8s 6d Silver Chains, every link Hall-marked, ordinary price, 22s 6d, 20a 15s. Sale price, 17s 6d, 14s, lls. Now is your opportunity to get a fii sfc class second hand English Lever cheap. Several good Rotheram's, Erhardfc's, and others m first class order at Sale Prices. See Window for Great Bargains m English Levers. Nickel Watches, 150, Sale Price, 10?. Eight Day Strike Wood Clocks, ordinary price, 32s 6d ; Sale Price, 22s 6d and 255. White Metal Chains, warranted white throughout, reduced to Is and Is 6d. 4tß WATCHMAKER, Q Q^l^l-r- OCULIST JEWELLER, O. OoieK, OPTICIAN. AGENT FOR LAZARUS' SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. T)EGS to notify that he has withdrawn from the firm ®f I. SALEK & CO., and *-■* will opan on Saturday, April 23, In the Shop lately occupied by Mb A. Black, next door to Mr C. M. Bkookk, Chemist, solely on his own account, as Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, With a Large, New, and Choice StocK of Jewellery, Electro-plated Ware, Marble Clocks, etc. S. S. trusts by keeping up a Choice Stock, and being satisfied with Moderate Profits, and selling at prices that will compare favourably with Chmtchurch, to receive a fair share of public patronage. Will Open on SATTDRDAY, A.PRXJL S3. S- SALEK, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OPTICIAN. 4§7 fg^ OPTICIAN, - EAST STREET, ASHBURION, Clearing Sale of Salvage Stock mo COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1892, when all the Slock partly damaged by the late fire WILL BE SOLD AT LESS THAN HALF COST PRICE. i^= NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. CLOCKS, JEWELLERY WATCHES, AND ELECTROPLATE. Be Sure ojf the Addjress— „ ,_ T ,, 0 ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR McGREGOR'S and MR JOHN ORR'S, Four Doors South from I,ate Shop. M ROBERT MURRAY* PRACTICAL Watcli and Clock MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c) ■ o ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS,>c. Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. FAST STREET? ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. M '- , ,' ■-, ■ ■- j| ■■■- - |-| || Ull lIIIIIMB-* W. H. COLLIER TS now making the FIRST AUTUMN SHOW of NEW, USEFUL, AND FASHIONABLE GOODS for the coming Season, m variety to suit all pockets. The NEWEST DRESS GOODS. The latest Trimmings m Bead, Gimp, Fancy Plushes, etc. Millinery m endless variety to suit everyone. Novelties m Mantles, Sealette Jackets, Ulsters, and Paletots m every Size, Shape, and Color. New Ribbons. New Laces. New Gloves. Special line of Gauntlet Gloves m Black and Colors at Is 6d. English and Colonial Blankets, all sizes and qualities. Colonial Flannels, all qualities and colors, best value m the trade, from 10^d per yard. Men's and Boys' OVERCOATS, English and Colonial SUITS, SHIRTS, BRACES, TIES, etc. NEW BOOTS for the wet weather, the Celebrated Strong Wear." Children's and Infants' BOOTS and SHOES m endless variety. J^T ALL AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES, "^j •< THE €OKH£ R. 9' ducks frCiml ducks MARKET HOUSE. Vj\ /iJi JyJ MARKET HOUSE. "VTTITH the approaching Shooting Season m view we have just landed a very nice ' ' assortment of FLTSGLE AND DOUBLE BARIIEL GUNS, I Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and M«Crfcini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loaders, Closers and Recappers. Powder. Shot, Caps, Wads, Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sport. Call early and inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, Tinware, j Brushware, etc. Groceries at Christchurch prices Fcr Cash over the counter. All i Goods delivered m Town and Suburbs- Customers waitod upon for orders if re quested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our motto. STEPHENS BEOS, market House.



LONGBEACH COACH. /^N and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICSat4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 13 206 Coachman. ~~ MOUNT SOMERS OOALr~ .T\/TESSRS W. H, COLLINS & CO. having ceased to be my Agents on March 20, all Accounts due after that date are to be paid to the Undersigned. All Orders sent to me at Mount Somers will be promptly executed. 3 185 A. E. HARRIS. _____ _ RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNE SDAY & THUESDAY MAY 4 an d 5, 1892. PROGRAMME.* FIRST DAY. I—Ashbuetonl—Ashbueton Hurdle Race Handicap, of 40 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s. 2—The Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. For two and three-year-olds, bred m the district. (Closed with 21 subs.) Sweep, 2 soys, April 9. 3—Novel Race, of 20 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. 4 -ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDI CAP, of 65 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. s—Districts—District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 6- -Flying Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I—Midlandl—Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 sots ; the second horse to receive 5 sops from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 2-GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 55 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. 3—Wakanui Handicap, of 30 soys ; th second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nominrttion, 15s ; acceptance, 10s, 4— Disposal Stakes, of 20 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared, i Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. 5— Oi'KN Wkltbh Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept noe, 10s. 6 —Hauvest Handicap, of 30 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, m wiiiirg, for all Handicaps, accompanied, by "J'ee, name, pedigree, agr, description, and,performances of horse, and, colers of rider, and Sweep for Ashbiirton Stakes, and m the hands cf the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 9,1892. HANDICAPS for the first clay's rices will be published on or about April 30. HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's races will be published at or about eight o'clock m the evening of the first day's races. ACCEPTANCES for the first day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Novel Race, must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, May 2, 1892. ACCEPTANCES for tha second day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m he evening of the first day's races. 183 EDWARD SAUKPERS, Secretary,



Business Notices. ■Hill m PO *V ■> E It E ■> with Grain crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered m bags at any Eailway Station | E. F. WRIGHT 88 THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Ilavelock Street. REMOVED from TANORED STREET. WE feel called upon to say that through the instrumentality of others m the same line of business, we have been put to the inconvenience and expense of moving into new premises. One trial will convince you that you can save money by shopping with us. Agents for—The Arab, Matchless, Nelson and Moate, Indian, Ceylon, and China Teas, at 2s per ]b. REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and large customsrs. LIGHT'S CASH STORE. N.B. — Members of Co-operative Societies are reminded that WE give a Cash Discount of 10 per cent (two shil lings m the £) off the prices charged at their stores, otherwise our own low prices will be for NETT CASH ONLY. Carbol Crystal. THE GREAT AMERICAN SHEEP DIP. IVOIV-JPOIHOIVOXJS, USE NO OTHER. THIS most effective Dip can now be obtained from me r and Testimonials can be seen at my office from E. Herring, Esq., the late Hon. W. S. Pecer, W. Lyttelton, Esq., W. A. Low, Esq., (St. Helen's Station), and many others. For further particulars apply to Henry Zander, AGENT, ASHBURTON. 3§lO PUBLIC CHALLENGE. BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP VERSU.i LITTLE'S FLUID DIP and the Great American CARBOL CRYSTAL DIP. I HEREBY challenge the agents of these two imported Dips to a public trial, to be conducted under the auspices of the Ashbui't-on Agricultural and Pastoral Association, the losers to pay £10 each to the funds ot the Society for their trouble m carrying out the trial. The conditions I make are—That the Committee shall consist of six persons, free from bias, no member of the Com mittee to have used any of the three Dips either last season or this one. That the Committee shall include an expert m wool, and amongst other things that points shall be awarded for the condition of the wool at shearing ; also after scouring and after dyeing. The Dip used to be obtained haphazard fron) any outside agent. CM BROOKE, ASHBURTON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Selling Off!!! Cheap Sale!! Get the best yalue for your money. Now is your time. Come and see for jrourself. 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. JAMESAUINN, Watchmaker having decided to give UP business is offering his large and varied Stock to the public at the above discount, consisting of first-class Gold and Silver Watches and Jewellery of every description; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and other Clocks, Electro-plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods m great variety, Over 100 good second-hand English Levers and others m first class order. No reasonable offer refused. Also, a large Milner's Safe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. JAMES QUINN, Watchmaker and Jeweller, East street 18



j East Stbbb JBt. iWI. JOIEft. ahhbuktoj* ' BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCYGOOD,*, FANCY CHINA, GLAS^, and PLAT KD GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed ."Note and Envelopes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizes. Account; Books, ruled, printed and bound to any pattern required. Books procured from, any publisher as soon as possible. •' Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. Rubber Stamps, any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch. AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company, 3J126 KAIAPOI HOUSE. TELEGRAM TO MITCHELL & TURNER, ASHBURTON. "GOODS NOW IN PORT, WILL CLEAR AND FORWARD AT ONCE." SCLANDERS, & CO., Christchurch, March 10, 1892 THE ABOVE REFERS TO OUE FIRST SHIPMENT OF AUTUMN DBAPEBY, WHICH IS NOW LANDED AND OPEN FOR INSPECTION NEW DRESSES NEW HOSIERY NEW MACINTOSHES NEW GLOVES NEW ULSTERS NEW CORSETS NEW BLANKETS NEW FUR GOODS LINOLEUMS CARPETS, RUGS QDT?r*TAr . TWELVE YARDS HEAVY HOMESPUN. LINING AND OJr Ilv>lrxL#. buttons complete for &h na. o MITCHELL & TURNER



COMPULSORY SALE At W. W. Spencer & Go.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cuitains, Is 9d a pair White Twilled Sheeting (double width 10|d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3£d,4d. Calicoes 2£d Dress Goods 4|d Muslirs 3£d Men's Woollen Socks 7J Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5s 6d Men's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed 8s lid Ladies Kid ' ace Shoes 4s 3ld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE] Andrew Orr IS OPENING A T3EAUTIFCL SELECTION OF MANrLES, Jackets and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. T ADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and ■L' Dorothy Capes. LADIES' Dressing Gowns, Corsets, Um brellas, Gloves. "C*UR Boas, Fichus and Muffs QJEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks ftnrs PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, LJUU formerly 2s 6d per pair. rT « - 4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid £, J. JJ Gloves at 4s lid. T ADIES' French, English and Colonial *-' Boots and Shoes r* ENTS' Suits to order from £3. DRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder *-* Carpets. ANDREW ORR. John Orr and Co., IMPOJUbRS OF HARDWARE JLJAVE JUST JVANDED, iralvanised IroH, all lengths ; Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galva nised Pipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fancy Staples, Wire Nails, Raw and Boiled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage Varnish, Paints, all colors j Aspinal's Enamel, all shades ; Cooking Ranges, Sfcoves and Grates, Locks aad Hinges, Wall Papers m great Variety. GVNS. GUNS. POWDEIt, SHOT, CARTRIDGES, CAPS, WADS, ETC, -m-E FAVE NOW A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF, Sporting 1 Requisites AS ABOVE INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Stock BEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDERS. Ijohu Orr and Co.



MR T. BTJLLOCE^_ CHEAP PROPERTIES. FOR SALE.—Section m Wills street, toother with a seven-roomed Dwelling ho"ise nicelysituated, fronting the Domain £ s Section m Cox street with Small Building *» v Corner Section, Burnett street west, with Cottage, capital site 112 0 Section m Cameron street west... 16 10 Section m Cox street east ... 30 0 Section m Moore street west .. 12 10 Section m Cameron street east, capital site for a house 35 0 2 Sections, together with 4-roomed Cottage, Peter street west ... 148 0 ftiee Property m Moore street ... 155 0 Section m Burnett street, cen trally situated, first-class land... 40 0 * t. bhllock. "popular lecture. WHAT I Saw and Heard m AMERICA. By Rev. W MORLEY. MONDAY, APRIL 4. WESLEYAN CHURCH, Cameron street Lecture at 8 p.m. Tickets, Is. 4 2 "TTTHITTINGTON'S Tomato Sauce. W together with testimonials, may be seen at Mrs Jambs', Fruiterer, East Street, and Mrs Pearson's, Fruiterer, Wakanui Road, where orders will be received and prices given. 3 165 ""pianoforte and organ Show Rooms, li I MESSRS MILNER & THOMPSON desire to intimate to the Public that, they have rearranged the Ashburton Branch of their MUSIC Depot under the management of Mr H. M. Jones, and INVITE INSPECTION of some really first-class PIANOS and ORGANS now on view. Easy terms of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest j Selection m the Colony to choose from. H. M. JONES. TIMBER & FURNITUBE. SELLING OUT—FOR CASH. BUILDING TIMBER at following prices : per 100 superficial ft. Alford Forest Birch at 8s 6d Red Pine Scantling at 11s 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, linflo<9oring(seasoned)l3s 6d White Pine, |m Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHKS, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, ALL AT REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. James Biker, Opposite Harbison's Auction Rooms. 3J187 "~~clertsey sportsT" rpHE following addition (approved by _L the C.J.C.), has been made to the Programme already published :— (1) An Open Flat Handicap, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Distance about a mile and a half. Nomination, 15s ; accep tance, free. NOMINATIONS addressed to Secre tary, to be m by 9 p.m., on MONDAY* April 11, 1892. ' N.B,—Rules, 1, 2, and 6 of Programme do not apply to this race. (2) Consolation Handicap Race, of 220 yards ; first, 21s ; second, 10s. (3) In the Sports Book will be published a team of ten men, which challenges any team to compete with them for the Tug-of-War Prize. SEPARATE TENDERS are invited for : -I.—PUBLICAN'S BOOTH. 2,—REFRESHMENT BOOTH. The successful tenderer for this Booth to cater for the dance m the evening. For particulars write to the Secretary. Tenders to be m by 9 p.m., on MON DAY, April 11. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. D. THOS. TODD, 3-J-186 Hon. Secretary. PASTORAL LEASE OF GRAY'S HILLS STATION TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. "XTOTIOE is hereby given that the J^ Pastoral Lease of the Under mentioned Run, will be offered for Sale by Public Auction at this Office on TUESDAY, the twenty-sixth April, 1892, at 12 o'clock noon. RUN 71, Gray's Hills Station, Mac kenzie County, about 29,862 acres. Term of lease, 18 years and 10 months, fixed tenure, from May 1, 1892. Upset rental, £600 per iumum. The lease, all costs whereof shall be borne by the purchaser, will be from the Canterbury College. The lease shall be subject to the right of the Canterbury College or the Crown"' to dispose of the freehold of the whole of the Run or any part thereof by way of sale. Provision is made m the memorandum of lease to meet this contingency. Six months' rent must be paid on the fall of the hammer, four months' rent on the Ist November, 1892, and thereaflet half-yearly on the Ist March and the Ist September m each year. Possession will be given on MAY 1, 1892. Plans and full particulars as to terms ot lease, may be obtained at this Office, The Tima.ru Lani» Office, or from the Registrar of Cantekbuky College. J. W. A. MARCH A NT, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Linds and Survey Office, Christchurch, March 11, 1892. 3 193 Boots. Hoots BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I am now m a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above have been made to my own special order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address- ■ O'CONNOR'S LHTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B. —Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on the Premises ; also Repairs. Ninian Hyslop and Co.'s" Irr,j>eria pure Ceylon and Indian Teas are the best m the market —>(A v t )