Parliament to grant him a sum of public 5S y m addition his pension oi *o&d per annum; also that no public money should be given to the widow of the late Sir Harry Atkinson, while there are unemployed and deserving poor m distress m the colony. The resolutions nave been forwarded to the city membera and to the Premier. Mr Bishop, R.M., haa met the Natives at Jlawakawa who obstructed the survey party. They promised to abstain from further action. The affair is expected to be amicably settled, Wanganui, August 30. An accident occurred at the ga» works this morning. A gust of wind caught the holder on the north side canting it over, the result being that 36,000 feet of gas escaped. About ten years ago a similar accident occurred. The damage is estimated at £150. Weilington, August 30. Henry Williams, a lad of sixteen, em ployed at Hayes brass foundry, was plry mg on lambton Quay m the dinner hour, whea he ran his head against a telegraph pole m front of the shop. He broke his neck, and died instantly. Mr Samuel Oates, a pionaer settler re« siding at Alfredtown, Is dead. It is said that he took the first vehicle across the Bimutaka mountain into Wairarapa, namely, a wheelbarrow with 6cwt of goods, which he wheeled from Wellington. The manager of the Electric Light Syndicate is sxpected here from London m October. The plant for private light ing has been ordered, and is expected to be m working order by June next. Blenheim, August 30. There is a high flood at Blenheim, and the rivers are still rising. Boats are sailing about the square. Dcnemn, August 30. The Bugby Tlnion have given £25 of the proceeds of the charity tournament to patients and the Prisoners' Aid Society, and £21 to the children's ward m the hospital. The Clydesdale entire, Salisbury's Pride, has been sold to Mr John Phillips, of Paeroa farm, Auckland, at a price which has not transpired, but is believed to be the highest ever paid for a colonial brad Clydesdale. Invbroargiix. August 30. The residence of Mr Robert Smith, traveller for Bing, Harris and Co., was burnt down at 5 o'clock this morning through a candle m the servaat's bedroom catching the curtains. Nothing was saved. The house was insured for £250 m the South British and the furniture for £275 m the New Zealand. The loss is estimated at £400 above the insurance.

THE ABXIBURTON QtTAHDIAff* WEDNESDAY, AUff ttSIT qi, 1893



James McGregoJ TOBACCONIST, fM HAIRDRESSER, 11 orbs BtJtiniiiciji',., % EAST STEEET^. ; 1 /"\UR Clients andß^denareremldfl chat all communications havitijf 'CsldMJl to advertising and subscriptions ,«!»■ ho n4drc=sed to , THE MAKACIn Jitcrai y coiitiibutions »ndljitle«ii»fett« . < ' ■ "■',,.- i •-( ',f«| w J thereto—to THF/KtHTOIC ' 1



~ MR L J[\_BIJLLOOKI____1____ ixfFARMERS ANIFofHERS. ~ FOE SALE—A. Sheep Farm of 1101 acres 2 roods ; also an Improved Firm of 203 acres. TO LET—IS acres at Trevorton, near« the River. FOR SALE—Two allotments, each con taining 6 acres, near the County Sale yards. TO LET.—A convenient Dwelling House of five rooms, together wi'h Coach House and Stable, near the Woollen Factory. 50 Acres to let for a crop ot oats. Estate Agent. ' —NEW SHOEING FOUGE " AND BLACKSM/ITH'S SHOP FBANK^ALT, ; Late ot Ashburton Forks, tirISHES to inform his friends and W the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED m above Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD, Behind Post Oftics and Kilworth's shop Good roomey stand for H9we». He trusts that with good wo'-kma-.iship and strict attention to business to merit a »h»re of public support, Horw •hoeing »ppeoWitjr. - - V&.:j ft



\ LTHOUGH all our Goods aro now and clean ncno bavins left tbrfftH X.A. during the late fire, THE BALANCE OF ALL WINTER GOODS^B IS BEING , /H OFFEJiED AT mstJOlj^l RANGING FROM . B 15 to 25 per cent ■ IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR SHIPMENTS NOW D« „.' ALL WINTER STOCK MUST BE CLEARED* I '■' ■; . AT ONCE , '^'M AS THE PREMISES ARE SHORTLY TOJBB REBUILT. t >4f*' fl W. H. COLLIER, 1 "THE CORNER." • J Bxtension of Premises* I cs to oARar our tee above, a Funds we must hare. I . '>. ■ ' '^i AND NOW THEREFORE DECIDE TO GIVE A DISCOfJNf CM TFwo Jibillin^n m the Pound •■,-■> I ON ALL OA.SII PURCHASES PFROM AUGrjTST 11] ' ■ Mitcliell and Turner! TANGRED STRFET. | DISSOLUTION OF PAUTNERSH IP. : I NOTICE. ■ rHE Partnership liitherto subsisting between William Sparuow and HeniJ| Gulbs Berryman, tridint; together under the stylo oi- firm of fc'PARROW aSH BERRYMAN, Tailors and Outfitters, has this day been DISSOLVJfiD Jbv. mutlftl 'consent. -*' " •* iJ" " '-;!S Siffned /WILLIAM SPARROW. H » lg ned| Hp , NßY GILEg BERRYMAN ■ Witness—A, H. Shury. ■ Ashburton, August 29, 1892. ' ■ Craighead & Berryman I (Late Sparrovr and Berryman, and H. and W. Craigliead), AMALGAMATED^ WE, tte Undersigned, have this day entered into PARTNERSHIP, to trafl together under the style or firm of CRAIGHEA.D awd" BERRYMAIfI Tailora and Outfitters. ■ ALL DEBTS owing to the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman mmL EL »^B -W, Craighbad, MUST BE PAID TO CRAIGHEAD and BERRYMAIjT?3IB have assumed all the liabilities of the said firms. ;9 (HENRY GILES BERRYMAN. I 1 Signed] HUGH CRAIGHEAD I I WILLIAM CRAIGHEAD. M Witness—A. H. Shcby. ■■' ■■. -. •- > i, M Aphburton, August 29, 1892. „ \M WITH reference to the above, we wish to thank our numerous Customers« their liberal patronage hitherto accorded. With our increased facilities ad immense stocks, we now offer extraordinary inducements, and anticipate a very larjl business m future, with every regard for our Customers, satisfaction and our oil reputation. • ' ■ Craighead & Berrymaa^ I Tailors & OulfiUers I **** EAST STREET ASHBURTON. I



JOHIT €w. X KSTKIA, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANj', SHIPPINC, FINANCIAL <fe COMMISSION AGENT, &c. CASH PUKCHASEB or WHFAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~m SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs; Cooper's Sheep Dip ' Sutherland's Manure, etc. I ■ JOHN O RESTELL, In conjunction with the arsvr jebaiawd jloaw * her- CAHTHE ARKNCV CO., X>tl. . : JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Woe/ Brokers, Land ; &nd Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL 'WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AOAtNST ENSUING t-LIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST 9. MAIVIVINU & Co., limited; BREWEKS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCII SPARKLINW ....■„ PALE & BITTER ALES TO BE OBTAINED lif HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /^HRISTCHUROH BREWERS ako o* Mr H ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINW ALD, AND RAILWAY HO TEL, WIN3LOW STARTLING NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FEUTT TREES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, Oh the Blight Proof Stocks, ROSES, a Choice Selection ORNAMENTAL TREES & SHRUBS, Of all descriptions. FOREST TREES, In great variety. A special line of tyo years oW PINUS INSIGNIS, 6s per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. T have been at great expense m importing all the Latest Nov«lties and Prize-takers direct from English and American Growers, and my success at the two last Chrysanthemum Shows at Christchurch, should be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality of my Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall receive my prompt attenl ion. Chrysanthemums sent nub m October James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, ' ALLENTON, ASHBURTON. ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. r\NE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS. Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses " : LARGE AND CHOICE COLLECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of Every Class, the Choicest and Best As we are purely Nurserymen, and do not grow for exhibition ourselves, our patrons may rely on obtaining what is most likely to prove satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes. Thos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASHBURTON "HW ARE YOU? "'" "Quite well, thank you, since using Aulaebrook's Arrowroot Biscuits. Thej hay© nwde me so strong. —[Adyi



ASliliUliTlJN MAUHINK WUKKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY. Cameron Stbekt, Ashbubton ; near Post Ultice, Tho§. F lAUworlli, Propriktob rp|HE3E works are well equipped with _|_ best Modern Machinery for tho Execution of FIRST-CLASS WQKK m Iron or Timber. Specialties. The manufacture of GRASS AND GRAIN CLEANING MACHINERY, WATER WHEELS FOR PUMPING, IRRIGATION, ETC. THE REPAIRS OF Traction, Portable, and Stationary Engines, Reapers and Bind era etc. BJB R. E. Dowle, "THE TIMES TAILOR," HAS just received the latest novelties ■ m ;:' " ■ " TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Etc Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call. Greatest assortment m the town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note At>DKESS*~-Oppoßite Mr Bullock's Office, ARCADE. TIMBER. TIMBER. ■; TIMBER. BEING Desirous of Reducing my Stock of Timber very considerably, I now beg to offer to Farmers, Builders and others, their requirements AT PRICES PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON. COAL. COAL. COAL. T Am now Receiving into Stock 100 TONS OF VERY BEST NEWCASTLE COAL Which I shall Sell at LOWIPT CURRENT PRICES. MALVERN AND MOUNT SOMERS COAL Kept m Stock. John €L Restell, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from M» James Cbaigie, the whole of his STO C X OF , , PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS, etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having bought the Stock at a Bargain, *I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at tended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson/ PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. _ 7 80 LAZABUS' TJATENT SYSTEM OF SIGHT 1 TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, H. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fireproof safe at the time cf the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, knew system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*99 WE HAYHI FOB SALE, NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, HOMEBUSH, MOUNT SOMERS, KAITANGATA COALS. BLACK PINE, WHIT'S PINE FIREWOOD. LIME ANITcEMENf, RIDGING AND IRON. BUILDING MATERIALS r Of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, CHICK FEED, SHARPS, CARROTS, STRAW, &C. Tucker X Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. A»ents for —Sharplin and Co., Sawmillers, A lford Forest. 132 Deeritig All-Steel Binder NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered m , Busy Spring, SEALY &. CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS foh SPRING SOWING Which have just come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot, Ryegrass, Golden Tares. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowflake, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent. J, BEALY 4 CO,



ICkiT— From Mr D. 1 lunu.i.*' huuhi-, a Carter's Terrace, Ti- wald, on Monday, a black and tan Collie Pa;>, "Taffy." i\ reward will be given at Mk Thomas' Office, to any one returning !'■•' pup, 8J207 ASHBURTON WORKING- MEN'S CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, Limmke. I £7" ANTED, an experienced Bread and VV Small Goods Baker. Also, a sober and energetic Man to drive a Cart. Apply with references on or before SATURDAY, September 3. All informa tion as to wages, &c, can be'obtained from the Secretary. Wm. McRAE, B§l Secretory. annualUeeting. rHB ANNUAL IIEETIFG of the Ashburton Cycling and Amateur | Athletic Club, will be held m MRS PEARSON'S ROOMS ON ■':■" THURSDAY EVENING, September 1, at 8 p.m. business : ' Receive Balance Sheet, Election of Officers l Aftd General. Members and all intending members are requested lo attend. A. J. MULLER, 8 204 Hon. Sec, A.O. & A.A.C. JEdr Y 0 STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, The Middle Park Thoroughbred Horse St. George, Brother to Chester, the Premier sire of Australia, TBBMB : Single mare, £5; two or more mares £4 each, or by agreement. Guarantee £7, payable by promissory note due J ANUARY 4, 1893. Groom's fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars, apply to i H. THOMPSON, Manager, Middle Park; 8§199 Or, Groom m Charge. BANK OFIMJOTH Iffl Established 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank ot Issue, Discount, Deposit, and Exchange. Authorised Capital £3,000,000. Paid-up Capital £1,250,000. Peserve Fund £990,000 TTIOR tho transaction of General JD Banking Business this Bank will open at RAKAIA on THURSDAY, 14 th July instant, and, thereafter, once a week, on each succeeding Thursday. For the Ban of New South Wales, W. &. Rhlnd, INSPECTOR. Christchurch, July 11,189.'. 7 7 SEED POTATOES ANO BHUBAKB BOOTS. Now is the time to plant your Gardens. BEAUTY OF BATH, or BEAUTY OF HEBRON POTATOES, earliest and best, true to name, heavy croppers and good quality. RHUBARB BOOrS of beat varieties grown. A. W KaiHlell, 8*22 TOWN HALL. COAL! COAL! COAL. Mount Somers COAL JJ O R DALE BY ALI. COAL MBRCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY C- B. KNICHT. Office : WEST STREET. LOOK_HERE IN order to make room for our Spring goods which are just arriving, we are obliged to clear out our SURPLUS STOCK. And m order to do so quickly we have determined to offer them to the Public at about COST PRICE. Come early and secure bargains. All work done m Our usual first class style. Iff. &W. -Craighead, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. •the mlsPEsrsAirfT 7"" ASHBORTON. 0. M. BEOOKE OEGS to notify that HE HAS RE TURNED PERMANENTLY into those EXTENSIVE PREMISES next door to Mb John Oer's Ironmonger's Shop. N.B, Everything being DESTROYED BY the FIRE, ALL Drugs PERFECTLY FRESH.



SALE OF ENGXNK, FLAX DRESSING MACHINERY, ETC., FARM IM. PIGMENTS, LIVE rtTOCK, ETC. In the Estate of Win. Marden, tx bankrupt MESSRS BOWMAN & SON, Auc tioaeers, Ohristchurch, have been favored with instructions from the Otbcial Assignee m Bankruptcy to sell by Public Auction on the Premises, Upper Iticearton (about three miles from Cbristchnrch) on Tuesday, Sept 6, 1892. The Complete Plant of a Flax Dresser, including eight horse-power Port able Engine, Scutchers, Turbine, &c. For full particulars see advertisements m '»Lyttelton Times " and " Press " of September 3. BOWMAN .& SON, Auctioneers. 200 Hereford Street, Christchurch. 8202 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD PUBLIC Notice ia hereby given that it is the intention of this Board to enforce Section 92 of the Public Works Act, should any contractor or traction engine proprietor cart excessive weights on the roads m the district. By order, J. DAVISON, Clerk. Ashburtou, August 29, 1892. 8*203 SPRINGBURN COAL AND LIME COMPANY, Limited. NOTICE TO INTENDING SHAREHOLDERS. fTIHE Share List of above Company will X positively CLOSE on SEPTEMBER 30 NEXT. D. THOMAS, Chairman Provincial Directors. 8§145 !5 DAILY Stephens delivery QTEPHENS' "DROS. GOODS TO STEPHENS GROCERIES ALL PARTS STEPHENS' of CROCKERY ASHBURTON STEPHENS' IRONMONGERY orb* STEPHENS' RAILWAY. FURNISHINGS STEPHENS' GLASS WARE STEPHENS' CHINA THE STEPHENS' MARKET ADDRESS STEPHENS is HOUSE _ MAEKET gTEPHENS' gROS. HOUSE, Stephens burnett Q STREET. Andrew Orr HAS opened up a Beautiful Selection of PRIZE MEDAL DRESS GOODS DIRECT FROM LONDON. The most attractive of the season. They look well, drape well, and wear well. Every lady should see them, buy them, and wear them. Splendid assortment of the New Watteau Jackets, so fashionable this season, just opened. Millinery, Floweiß, Feathers, and Ribbon, ■ ?All the new shapes m Ladies' Hets and Bonnets. Magnificent assortment of Ladies' Corsets, including the Invigorator, V & N, Quillbone, Featherbone, Corded Zone, Lacropine, Cestus, &c, Every pair guaranteed. * THE LARGEST STOCK OF LADIES'& GENTS'BOOTS m Canterbury to select from. Agent for the Celebrated Standard make. NEW GOODS open m all Departments. AH DREW ORR.__ G. RESTELL. __ SHEEP FEED. WANTED, for a Client, Sheep Feed for 1000 Crossbred Ewes. Apoly JOHN G. EESTELL* FARMS. FABMS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. MR, JOHN G. RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited, — The whole of the well-known Buecleuch Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7365 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO 1 326 ACRES ' The land is of good quality and well situated, the Mount Sorners Railway line passing through the Estate. Persons m want of good farms would do well to inspect this property, as it will be sold at a reasonable price and on very liberal terms. For full particulars, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY CO., Ld., Christchurch and Rakaia; Or, JOHN G. RESTKLL, g qq Ashburton. The Best Tea IN THE WORLD. If ysl >P^s Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., I Tea Importers, . ■ I 138 Caehol abwefc,; Chiwfcbunjh. I



I PuDiie iNotices. ) *TTTAKTJ!D-A( once, Tenders for W Gorse Cutting, nob far from Tin wald Saleyards. For particulars apply DONALD McLKAN, 8*206 Lagmhor^ j I WILL OFFER AT THE ARCADE OK SATURDAY, SEPT. 3, At I o'clock sharp, On acounfc of a client, 1 Chestnut GELDING, 4 years, by Burlington, broken to saddle and harness. Trial, and can be recom mended, Also, -f New DOGC kRT and HARNESS B*2oß "~ D. THOMAS. ASHBURTON WORKING MEN'S COOPERATIVE SOCIETY, Limited. FIRST ANNIVERSARY. A PUBLIC TEA and SOCIAL will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2. Tea on the table at 6 p.m. A special feature will be an address by Pkopbhsor Bickerton, of Christchurch. Family Ticket, 4s 6d; Single Ticket, 2s. Tickets admitting ladies to Social and Dance, Is. Tickets can be obtained at the Store, or from any member of the Committee, and from Mr H. M. Jones. 8*164 v MS R CROWN LANDS FOR SELECTION. IT is hereby notified that 446* ACRES of CROWN LAND m Six Blocks of from 67 to 88 ACRES, situated on both sides of the Main South Railway between Dunsandel and Bankside, will be open for application on and after THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1892, either for cash, on deferred payments, or on perpetual lease at the choice of the applicant. The cash price of the Sections is £2 per acre. Plans may be seen at Railway Stations and Post Offices, and also at this Office, whefb full particulars can be obtained. District Land and Survey Office, Christchurch, August 16,1892, J. W. A. MARCH ANT, 8 161 Commissioner of Crown Lands. - ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR COUNCILLORS. I N Pursuance of the "Municipal Cor _l_ porations Act, 1886," and the "Regu lation of Local Elections Act, 1876," I hereby give notice that the Annual Election tor THREE COUNCILLORS m place of Councillors William Anderson, Roher t M. Cuthbertson, and John Urr, who retire by rotation, but who are eligible for re-election, will be held on THURSDAY, the Bth day of September next, at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square west, Ashburton. NOMINATIONS will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock noon, on THURSDAY, the Ist d»y of September next! CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton. August 23, 1892. BJI4B MASSEY REAPER & BINDER." A N EXPERT will be m attendance £JL on or about the 10th SEPTEMBER NEXT, to OVERHAUL -UM3&MX MACHINES. Farmers wishing to have their Binders THOROUGHLY REPAIRED, are re quested to send them to our Yards, Moore street, on or before the above date. B*l9B FRIEDLANDER BROS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. By Order of the Mortgagees and Under Bill of Sale. FARMS, FARMS, FARMS, AT WAKANUI Also, CLEARING SALE OP HORSES, CATTLE, & IMPLEMENTS ON Thursday, §ept, I, 1892. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. have received instructions from the Mortgagees to sell by Public Auction at the Homestead of Mrs Gibson's Farm, WAKANUI, THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTIES, Consisting of 1236 ACRES Of Rich Agricultural and Pastoral Land either m one lot or subdivided into farms, Ranging from 1.00 to 393 ACRES. This Property is well and favorably known for both its grain producing capabilities and its grazing capacity ; it is well watered and subdivided into paddocks of suitable sizes. The property being sold by order of the Mortgagees, intending purchasers will do well to inspect the land and attend the sale, as the vendors intend to realise., ___ ' >* Also at the same time and place, by in structions from the holders of Bill of Sale, the following LIVE STOCK & IMPLEMENTS. LIVE STOOX QADi n».ght MARES and GELDINGS 0 HACKS 8 Unbroken COLTS and FILLIES (two to four years old Q A Dairy COWS (m milk and Cj \J springing to calve) A r\ He*d of MIXED CATTLE IMPLEMENTS. 4 Farm DRAYS 4 Double-furrow PLOUGHS (by Reid and Gray and Duncan) 2 McCormick REAPERS & BINDERS 1 Woods' REAPER and BINDER 1 Woods' WIRE BINDER 1 Broadcast SEED SOWER 1 McSherry DRILL 1 Horsepower and CHAFFCUTrER 1 Cambridge ROLLER 1 Wood ROLLER 4 Seta 4-leaf HARROWS 1 Double-seated BUGGY 1 Spring TR A P and Harness 1 Avery Weighing MACHINE Men's Moveable Hub Shaft, Leading, and Plough Harness, Swingle-trees, and lots of Sundries. Full particulars aa to terms and conditions will be read at sale, or can be obtained from the Auctioneer. Sale at 12 o'clock. Plans of the property can be had on application. Luncheon Provided. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. Note.—A conveyance will leave the Ashburton Railway Station after arrival of 10.45 a.m. Christchurch train to convey intending purchasers to the sale. b§ls4



If Ink de Paris ITIHE ABOVE WILL BE CLOSED Until further notice. J. T- FORD AND CO. FARMS. FAEMB. FABMS. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO, have received instructions from Messrs E. B. and R. Million, to OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, ON Saturday, Sept. 3, AT THE HOUR OF 2.30 p.m. ALL THAT VERY USEFUL BLOCK, Comprising I AQQK ACRES OF 4_OO« QzA&O Freehold Land, *^^«-T Adjoining the Well-known Winchmore! Estate, And "Within Five Miles of the Town of ASHBURTON. The above block of land has been foi the past five years m the occupancy of Westcote Lyttelton, Esq., whose tenancy expires on the first day of September next, and will now ba divided and offered for sale m suitable Farms of from 100 to 600 Acres each. About two-thirds of it is now m English grass, after two grain crops only, the bulk of it having been some years laid down, The remain ing one-third native pasture. THE WHOLE, level land, easily worked and without waste of any kind. It is almost m the centre of the block intended for irrigation, and is afc present well served by water races, is approached and inter ectod by good roads, and distant about five miles from thft Aahburtcn and Dromore Railway Stations. The Proprietors MEAN TO SELL, so that the Auctioneers have no hesitation m saying that this sale offers a rare opportunity to farmers of securing really Useful Farms m the immediate vicinity of good stock and produce markets. It is really good sheep land, grows splendid turnips and has produced 30 bushels of wheat per acre. The Terms of Payment will be—len ; Pounds per centum deposit at sale; Twenty-five Pounds per centum March Ist, 1894; Balance m five years from sale I with interest at Six Pounds per centum per annum on all unpaid^money. Plans j will be furnished on application at the office of D. Thomas, Ashburton, or to J. T..FJRD, Auctioneer. 154, Hereford Street, Chrigtchurch^^ ASHBURTON HOSpTtAL BOARD. WANTED, a single man for outdoor work, &c, at the Hospital. Particulars of duty, &c., on view at the County Council Offices, Ashburton, where applications will be received up to 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, the Ist September next. By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Auguatg,Jiß92 L ___Btl46 ~ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for Water Race, JL Fords, and Flume m vicinity of Methven. , Specification at Council Oince, ana tenders addressed to Chainaan to be sent m by 11 o'clock a.m., FRIDAY, Septem ber 2. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, B+lßß t!oun^y^2l!n^s' ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for COTTING and GRUBBING GORSE-Planta tl on Reserves—in 3 contracts. Specification at Council Office, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m by 11 o'clock a.m-, FRIDAY, Septem ber 2. WILLIAM BAXTER, f!W County Engineer*



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