THE ABHBTTRTON &PABDIAN; MONDAY, APRIL H, 1892.



JL i^^^a| ROBERT MURRAY^ >^^ and Clock '' J®^SWaSt- MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &o] I — .i.-o ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS^&c Specimens of Work on view in Shop Window. EAST STBEEtT AJSHBURTON. IROMFT ATTENTION (JIVtSN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST uu TELEGRAPH. .



Clearing Sale or SalYage Stock NOW ON AT OUR NEW PREMISES IN EAST STREET. BELOW ARE QUOTED A FEW PRICES TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW THtt BAR GAINS THAT ARE BEING OFFERED. '* FORMER PRICE SALE PRICK. Ladies Watches, 3 years sfu»rantee 65s 40s. Ladies'Gold Watches (guaranteed) 180s 100s. GENT'S WATCHES UNDER COST. THE ENGLISH MADE GNAT CLOCKS NOW SELLING AT ss, FORMER PRICE 12s 6d. Inkstands, Biscuit Barrels, Toast Racks, Gold and Silver Jewellery, and A few Clocks Left, will Absolutely be Sold at 20 peb CENT BELOW CQST These Goods are not damaged, being part of the Stock sent to Rakaia Be Sure of ihe Address— ORR'S BUILDINGS, Between MR McGREGOBS and MR JOHN ORB'S, Four Doo)s South from ' Late {Shop. Cr PTI f 1 Pinpn* WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Ueeuu/Ut. KXK3 UL1C?111U11 • « Doric," and «.«,." Pkeha," direct from the Best Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of lTcw Winter Ooo<A»» Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS in BUST QUALITY, WEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANSTOCKBURNS, 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 ASHBURTONV ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGT6F TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port r manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, Umbrellas ? and Leggings. BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS in all sizes. MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS and SJHOIdS of EVERY DESCRIPTION. Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. • .• ■ ■__ x __ ■■" ,<r iT 1 O £gH* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAR. SPARROW FBERRIMAN TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, A.SHBITRTON,



l>i^olntion of Partnership. FINALLY CLOSED ON THE 23ud 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 in Good Sound Condition ' SEE WINDOWS AND NOTE THE STARTLING REDUCTIONS. ! Following will give you an idea of the Immense Bargains •- • Alarm Clocks, Celebrated ( n J e^ Ver w»tohe» , Waterbury (can sped- ' £2 12s 6d 30a ally recommend) ... 12s6d 8s 6d SUverOh*iiißi eTOT 22s M- "■l6s- No«r is your oppottumty to ? et» flrst class second hand English Lover c:h«ra Severa, g ood^^^^t^t^t^ "S'fe Nickel Watches, 15a, Sale Price 10s ' Elghtw^ SS k.e^°^ Cl°ck *' ortli"ary P"ce, 82a 6d ;' Sale Price, 22s 6d and 25s White Metal Chains, warranted white throughout/ reduced to Is and Is 6d.



Grain Ships to London. Ulieat to liOPdon LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MJAJROH, APRIL, A.IVZI MAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made agains^ shipments Free of Commission and Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OP WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and .'' ' : RYEGEAS^I IN LARGE;oR_SMALL QUANTITIES. PIGEUSST PRICES GIVEN. FJRIEDLANDER BHOB. ASHBURTON TINWALD, AND LYNDHTJRST



John- Gr. Kestell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT. GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STRE ET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Etc. Commodious Storage at Current Rates Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets, on owner's account. Cornsacks, Twiue, Wcolpacks, Super phosphates. Pearl Guano, and general Farm and Station Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices, AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LIMITED] UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED



Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—T am now in a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of in Ashburton. The above have been made to my own special order in the best factory in Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address- • - G'IONNOR'S LIITLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B. —Ordered work of every kind» Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on the Premises j also Repairs. COMPULSORY SALE NOW OUT AT W\ W. Spencer d Go. 1 s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cuitains, Is 9d a pair WhiteTv*"illedSheeting(double width 10£d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3£d,4d. Calicoes 2£d Dress Goods 4|d Muslins 3id Men's Woollen Socks 1\ 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 lld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT "■■ .. .' ■ , W W SPENCER AND COS .THE. ARCADE,



Monster Bazaar. rpHE ANNUAL BAZAAR and Sale of ■*• Work in connection with the Paro chial District of Longbeach, in aid of the Church Funds, will be held in the TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON EASTER MONDAY, April 18, 1892. Bazaar opens at 2 p.m. Luncheon provided on a liberal scale at a very moderate charge. Any contributions of produce or live stock may be left at Mr Ciothibr's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thauk fully acknowledged. Admission, 6d ; Children, half-price. 3411 THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT , SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS VT OVELTIES in Fancy Work for the i_N present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals Mid Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks hd Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, r___??i_. AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN Show Rooms. MESSRS MILNBR & 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. Jonks, and INVITE INSPECTION of some really first-class PIANOS and ORGANS now on view. Easy terms of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest Selection in the Colony to choose from. H. M. JONES.



Andrew Orr IS OPENING A "pKAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. T ADIES' Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and \-j Dorothy Capes, 1 T ADIES' Dressing Gowns, Carsets, Urn- J-# brellas, Gloves. "pUR Boas, Fichus and Muffs QEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks /■ PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, 000 formerly 2s 6d per pair. /»___, 4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid Gloves at 4s 1] d# LADIES' French, English and Colonial Boots and Shpes f* ENTS' Suits to order from £3, BRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, ANDREW ORR.



ZENANA MISSION. MISS ARNOLD, Zenana Missionary, will give an address on MISSION WORK IN INDIA, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12 instant at the Oddfellows' Ball, Gommenouig at 8 p.m. All invited, A collection will be taken up. r J. W. SAWLE, Pastor Ashburton Baptist Church. [a card. O. E. FOOKS &, SOIN AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plane and. Estimates for Build ings made. [ Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1898. 9 NOTICE TO MY OLD CUSTOMERS. AS I am leaving for England in a few days, kindly pay your accounts to me. I shall be putting all accounts in a Collector's hands after April 20 for collec tion. 4 76 W. H. RULE,



Public Notices. THE ASHBURTON TOBACCONIST'S, FANCY GOODS, AND HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENT. James McGregor, PROPRIETOR. THE Best Stock of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Pipes, and other Smokers Requisites in the county. Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Ornaments, Cutlery, Walking-Sticks, Yellowbacks. HAIRDRESSING SALOON Fitted with all modern accessories. First class operator. james McGregor, East Street. SELLING OUT—FOR CASH. BUILDING TIMBER at following prices :— per 100 superficial ft Alford Forest Birch at... ... 8s 6d Red Pine Scantling at Us 6d Weather Boards at 10s WhitePine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d WhitePine, |in Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. James Baker, Ashburton Agent for Mount Somers Coals. Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. 3t187 . ASSESSMENT OF INCOME. IT having been found impracticable to deliver Forms of Return, it is requested that these be obtained from Post Offices. Persons whose total net income does not exceed £200 need not send in a return o income. cHAg CROMBIE, Commissioner of Taxes. Wellington, April 8, 1892. 4 71 EDUCATIONAL, MISS EMILY AIRMAN, 8.A., Canterbury College, purposes starting a Private School in Ashburton next term. , . Instruction would be given in Latin, French, Mathematics and the ordinary English subjects. TERMS: Three guineas. Address — MissE. Airman, Box 99, P.O. Chiistehuveh. 4J74 ________



I WATCHMAKER, CJ Q n | a l r OCULIST I JEWELLER, O. ndJ.tsJb_j OPTICIAN AGENT FOR LAZARUS' SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. OEGS to notify that he has withdrawn from the firm ©f I. SALEK & CO., and *-* will opsn on Saturday, April 23, In the Shop lately occupied by Ma A. Black, next door to Mr C. M. Brookr, Chemist, solely on hia 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 Christchurch, to receive a fair share of public patronage. Will Open on SATIDRDAY, A-XMEfcIH, *33. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OPTICIAN.



Aspinal's Enamel, all shades ; Cooking Ranges, Skoves and Grates, Locks and Hinges, Wall Papers in great Variety. GVNS. ~~~ GUNS. POWDER, SHOT, CARTRIDGES, CAPS, WADS, ETC. ■\JV~E PAVE NOW A. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OK Sporting Requisites AS ABOVE, INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Stock BEFORE GIYiNG THEIR ORDERS, Jolm Orr and Co,



John Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE JEL AVE J UST i/ nd:ed, Galvanised Iron, all lengths ; Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire Netting, Plough and Traee Chains, Black and Galpa* nfsedPipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing Staples, Wire Nails, Raw and Boiled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage Varnish, Paints, all colors j



• ASHBURTON RAC o ' T NR Era 9 N LUB WEDNESDAY^THURSDAY MAY 4 and 5, 1892. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. I—Ashburton Hurdle Race Handicap, of 40 sovs; the second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Two miles. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination 1 sov ; acceptance, 10s. 2—The Ashburton Stakes, of 2 sovs each, with 100 sovs added ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. For two and three-year olds, bred in the district. (Closed with 21 subs.) Sweep, 2 sovs, April 9. 3—Novel Race, of 20 sovs. 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 -- ASHBURTON AUTUMN HANDI CAP, of 65 sovs ; the second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. s—Districts—District Welter Handicap, of 30 sovs; the second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 6— Flying Handicap, of 30 sovs ; the ■ second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I—Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 sots ; the second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 16s: acceptance, 10s. 2-GRAND STAND HANDICAP, of 55 sovs ; the second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. 3—Wakanui Handicap, of 30 sovs ; the second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. 4— Disposal Stakes, of 20 sovs; 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. Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. s_opkn Welter Handicap, of 35 sovs ; the second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Winner of Grand Stand Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept nce, 103. 6—Harvest Handicap, of 30 sovs ; the second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Wakanui Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Three-quarters oi a mile. Nomination, 15.<3; accept ance, 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. NOMINATIONS, in writing, for al Handicaps, accompanied by jce, natne pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, and Sweep for Ashburton Stakes, and in the hands o the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 9, 1892. HANDICAPS for the first day's races will be published on or about April 30. HANDICAPS for the SECOND day's races will be published at or about eight o'clock in the evening qf the first day's races. ACCEPTANCES for the first day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Novel Race, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, May 2, 1892. ACCEPTANCES for the second day's Handicaps and ENTRIES for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock in ho ovcning o£ t\ia fipah day's rfl.P.fiS. 183 EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary'



.Ninian Hyslop and Co.'s" Imperial pure Ceylon and Fndian Teas are the best in the market —(A v.> Ninian, Hyslop and Co.'s "Imperial pure Ceylon'and Indian Teas are direct from the plantaation —Adyt,



MR T. BULLOCK, £78 10s—A bargain—Town section 534 Containing quarter acre. Peter, Street with a strongly buill, store thereon, which could be removed if so desired, near the Commercial Hotel and not far from the Railway Station. Apply to y T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE, 600 ACRES—Good Sheep Farm with improvements; ow price, easy terms. Building Site near Woollen Factory, being Lot 41, Charles Street, containing about i-Acre. Easy terms. Apply to 2 T. BULLOCK.



"VTOTICE is hereby given in pursuance JJS of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885," Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashbur ton Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton Cjqling and Amateur Athletic Club's Sports, on MONDAY, the 18th day of April inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz : — Far eaoh Adult ,„ One Shilling For each Horse .., One Shilling For each Trap , One Shilling HUGO FRIEDLANDF.K, Chairman, Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, April, 4, 1892, 4 4Q U.S.S CO _ »|MI U.S S., CO ll - • USCiON STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SML from LYTTELJ TON AS UNDER: For Wellingtons-Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday, Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday, Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. GEO JAMESON, Agent for Ashburton



THE EDUCATION BOABD OF THE D TSTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. SEPARATE Tenders are invited for Painting school buildings at Lis more, Seafield, and Barr Hill. Specifica tions can be seen at the various school houses, and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received up till 4 p f m. on MONr DAY, April 18, The lowest or any tenders not necessarily accepted. J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. I Christchurch, April 5, 1892. 4 47



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. IN accordance with Section 49, " Road Boards Act, 1882," public notice is hereby given that a General Election of SIX Members to constitute the Upper Ashburton Road Boar<? for the following Wards will take place as under : — Laamhor Ward — Place of election, Woolshed, Lagmhor. Time and date, May 2, at noon. Westerfield Ward—Place of election, Schoolroom, Westerfield. Time and date, May 3, at noon. Winchmore Ward—Place of election, Woolshed, Winchmore. Time and date, May 4, at noon. Ashburton Forks Ward—Place of elec tion, Schoolroom, Greenstreet. Time and date, May.s, at noon. Allenton Ward — Place •of election, Saunders' Mill, Ashburton. Time and date, May 6, at noon. jDrompre Ward—Place of election, R. Clarke, senr., "Woddrantls, near Dromore. Time and date, May 7, at noon. Nominations in the prescribed form will be received till noon on WEDNESDAY, April 20. 1892, addressed to the Rpturn. ing Officer, Rnai Board Office, Thomas' Buildings, West Street, Ashhurton. john -DAyisoif, Returning Officer, Ashburton, April 9, 1892. 4J70



1.0.0.F..M.U. THE ordinary meeting of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge will be held on TUESDAY, 12th inst.—Friday being a £t day' R. MINNIS, P.S. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that, in pursu ance of the provisions of "The Water Supply Act, 1891," the County Council of the County of Ashburton has adopted a resolution to make a Special Order declaring certain parts of the County uf Ashburtcm to be Districts for the purpose of the construction of Water Races therein, such Districts to be named respectively — The Ashburton - Rakaia Water Race District; The Mount Somers, Alford, and Ashburton Forks Water Race District; and the Ashburton-Rangitata Water Race District; and the said resolu \ tion will be submitted for confirmation to a meeting of the Council to be held on FRIDAY, the 6th day of May, 1892, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. If the said resolution be duly confirmed, the Dis tricts will be constituted and the Special Order take effect from and after the 14th day of May, 1892. Copies ot the proposed Special Order are deposited at the offices of the County Council, Barina Square, Ashburton ; the Mount Hutt Road Board, Methven ; the South Rakaia Road Board, South Rakaia : and at the residence of C. J. Harper, Esq., Hackthorne, Winslow, and will be there open to public inspection every day (ex cept Sundays) during office hours up to the 6th day of May aforesaid. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Council. April 8, 1892. 4f68



Public Notices. j EASTER HOLIDAYS. mH E UNDERSIGNED 1 WIUL CIiOSE FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS From the Evening of THURSDAY, APRIL 14, TO TUESDAY MORNING, April 10. GEORGE JAMESON. FRIEDLANDER BROS. D. THOMAS 1 (except the office at the Arcade.) ROLLITT & CO. JOHN G. RESTELL. 4ifß2



LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. rr EIDERS are invited for the und«r ---1 mentioned works :- 1. Shingling aboutthirty chains of Church 2. Taking up bridge and making Ford on road to Ash ton. Tenders are to be delivered at our Office, Moore Street, hod later than O^h, o'clock on SATURDAY, April 13 C. E. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors to the Board. April 11, 1892. 4 ®<



' MR T BULLOCK SATURDAY, APRIL 16. ~"~ Cottage and Section close to the Domain, and near the Railway Station, by Order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by ordes of the Mortgagee,— T.S. 598, containing |-acre, situated in Wills Street West, on which is erected a iive-roomed Dwelling house with bay window and j verandah ; there are also a stable and workshop erected on the property. It is centrally situated, being only abouf ten chains from the Railway Station, and being close to the Domain is a very nice site. Inspection invited. Terms atSale, which takes place a*: 11 a.m. "bullock, 4*94 Auctioneer.



WAKANUI RIVER BOARD, | THE Balance Sheet, showing the whole assets and liabilities oi the above Board for theyeav ending March W,IBJI, is open for inspection at the Wakanui Roacl Board Office, Moore street, Ash burton. . Q fi April 11, 1892. „__,



f\ DDVEL LOW S' HALL. EASTER MONDAY. GRAND Popular Concert BY THE ASHBURTON ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY, Under the patronage of Hon. Major Steward, E. G, Wrig'it, Esq., M.H.R., Hugo Friedlander, Esq., Mayor. Mr Horace A. Gates—Musical Director Admission, 3s, 2s, Is. 4|89 " "~T~E N D E~R S. W\NTED TENDERS—To be sent in to the Undersigned on or be fore TUESDAY, April 19, 1892, at 3 p.m., for the LEASE for 4| years of Jas. Lemon's farm, containing 157 acres good land; adjoining Smith's hardens and Hunt's. The Lease to be at per acre per annum, payable half-yearly in advance. Usuil covenants. Possession on May I, 3892. Forparticularsa PP ty THuMAg) 4_90 Ashburton,



EIFFELTON SCHOOL, TEA & CONCERT in aid of Library, with Dance to follow, Thursday, April 14. Tickets—Tea and Concert, 2s; Dance, 2s, Good Programme and Music. 4J83



PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, TINWALD. mHE ANNUAL TEA MEETING will A be held in the TEMPLAR HALL on Tuesday, April lfc. Public Meeting after Tea. Addresses by Revs. W. West, of Southbndge; Farley, J. H, Gray, and A. M. Beattie. Musical Selections by the Ashburton Presbyterian Church Choir. Tea at 5.30. Tickets. Is 6d ; Children, half-price. 3 128



SATURDAY, APRIL 16. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. IMPOKTANT SALE OF 1711 ACEES 17H NEiR SHERWOOD. MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Mr D. Thomas) has received instructions from Messrs Cunningham and Stead to Sell by Public Auction at the fi rcade, on the above date, 1711 Acres 2 Roods 30 Perches situated near Sherwood, and being R.S 's 27392, 27968, 27969, 27970 vary ing in area from 153 to 535 acres. A portion of fehia h«e haan cropped. once, but the most of it has been down in English grasses for a number of years, and is now in good heart for a crop of wheat. All well watered with county water races, Inspection invited Easy terms of payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o. D. THOMAS 1 T• , A te T. BULLOCKJ J«int Agents. 4*64



SATURDAY APRIL 16. 10 A oirE s 10 With House, etc., Racecourse Road. MRT. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the j above date, — Part of R.S. 16478, containing 10 acres, situated on the Racecourse road, on which are erected a five-roomed Dwelling House, Stable, Shed, and other buildings, now in the occupa tion of Mr John Moorhead. Inspection Invited. Easy Terms. Sals at 11 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 4|63 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, APRIL 16. Town Property centrally situated, corner of Moore and Cass Streets, MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Miss Andrews to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 16, T.S. 101, containing j-acre, situated at the corner of Moore and Cass Streets, on which is erected a five-roomed Dwellinghouse with Verandah. This Property being so centrally situated should prove a good investment. Terms at Sale, which takes place at 11 o'clock. *T. BULLOCK, 4t60 Auctioneer.



PIGS. PIGS. PIGS. T" HAVE A CASH BUYER FOR FAT PIGS IN ANY NUMBER. Farmers would do well to send me full particulars promptly. "Id. THOMAS, 4g91 Ashburton. NOTICE. HAVING had Thirty Sheep worried by Dogs, I give notice that POISON will be laid on my land, and all dogs found there will be shot. E. CORBITT, 4*85 Ashburton Forks. " EASTER HOLIDAYS. * rfIHS Aahburton Permanent Building X and Investment Society's Office, will be closed from 4 p.m. THURSDAY, April the 14th, to 10 a.m. TUESDAY. April the 19th. EDWARD STEPHENS, 4+BB Manager.



Sral sSengthener of the Human stomach " act as a powerful tome and gentle nSnt are mild in their operation and s Pafe vkL any circumstances Sold m bottles, at is ljd, 2s 9d, Us, by all tnedunne v«n<Wa throughout th« w«rtd- COTJSMAKB AHD SONS EuCALYPTE Ex tract is the only genuine in the market and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adela de, beating all competitor,. For all Sections of the Chest and Lnn*s Consumpt,; , Asthnu, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidney^Com plaints, ifc has no equal. Agents- Ashburtok Drug Company. Ask for Ninian Hyslop, and Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and India Teas. S»eci»l P™ fl« — {KfX\ . . Hare Healthy Children by'nourishing them with Aulsebrook ard. Co s Arrow root Biscuits. ,i.i/! A good safety manufactured by the nrm for £15 15s is wonderful value. The tele graphic address is Savilm, Christchurch.



s.MAinriw« & co LIMITED. BBEWFES OF THE FAVOURITE CHRISTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /^IHBISTCHURCH BRBWERY AND ON DRAUGHT AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS IN CHRISTCHURCH AND CANTERBURY. PALE ALE AND EXTRA STOUT IN QUARTS AND PINTS. "XT? ILL BE ON VIEW IN A FEW DAYS, A CONSIGNMENT OF GOODS FROM THE HOME MARKET. Specially Selected by Ourselves. HP "TH /HRAIGHEAD . (5 JJJ. L/RAIGHEAD* MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET. Wednesday, APRIL 20. CLEARING SALE OF CONTRAC TOR'S PLANT. MR GEO. JAMESON has received instructions from Mr W. J. Silcock, who is giving up contracting, to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION AT HIS HOMESTEAD, WINTER'S ROAD on the above date The whole of his Contractor's Plant, com prising K GoodDraughtMARES&GELDINGS, *J all grand workers. O Splendid PONItfS "I COW in full profit ISilcock's Patent WATER-RACE PLOUGH A TIP DRAYS O Three-horse DRAYS AND FRAMES O Double-furrow PLOUGHS 0 Single-furrow PLOUGHS "I f\ Water-Race and Road SCOOPS. ■j Very Large WOODEN ROLLER 1 Set five-leaf HARROWS i Large CHAFF-CUTTER ■i Set FOUR-HORSE TACKLE Swingletrees, Harness, Horse Covers, and a large Quantity of Sundries. Also, at the same time and place - On account of Mr D. Fechney, -1 f\ Draught and Hackney COLTS AND JLU FILLIES, Unbroken. On account of a Client, A Very Superior Draught COLTS AND 4% FILLIES, four years old, unbroken. S^e at 1 o'clock sharp. GEG). .JAMESON, Ashburton ai)d Rakaja. 4192 J. R« -BLAFD, Auctioneer.