THE ABHBURTON GUAKDIAN i TUESDAY, APRIL 19, I#2.



flissoliiiori of Partnership. A"* OTIOE is hereby given that the Partnership liilherto existing betttten MoMtM I N Salek of'Fmaru, Isaac Salrk of Wanganui, and Samurl SAlrk of Ashburton, trading under the style or firm of I. S\lkk «fc Co., was disarlved on the first April. The said Samuel Salek withdraws from the firm, and the Asl.burton BusineM 'will be FINALLY CLOSED ON THE 23ri> 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 SEDUCTIONS. Following will give you an idea of the Immense Bargains:— Ordinary Sale Ordinary Sale Price. Price. Price Pri^o. Alarm Closks, nickel ... 8s 6d 3s 6d Greenstones 6s Od 3»6d Alarm Clocks, Peep O'day 12s 6d 8s 6d Lady's Silver Watches Alarm Clocks, Celebrated (new)... ... ... £212a6d 30a Waterbury (can speci ally recommend) ... 12s 6d 8s 6d ' Silver Chains, every link Hall-marked, ordinary price, 22s 6d, 20s 15s. Sale price, 17s 6d,'l4e, lls. Now is your opportunity to get a first class second hand English Lever cheap. Several good Botheram's, Erhardt's, and others in first class order at Sale Pricei. See Window for Great Bargains in English Levers. * Nickel Watches, 15a, Sale Price, 10s. Eight Day Strike Wood Clocks, ordinary price, 32s Od ; Sale Price, 22s M and 255. Whit'; Metal Chains, warranted white throughout, reduced to Is and Is 6d. 4fß Reductions. Reductions. COOKING RANGES, °COOKING RANGES, Any make, at Reduced Prices from thid date. TIMBER, TIMBER. TIMBER. We have 60,000 ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring in stock % and ready for use. 200,000 ft. of Boards and Scantling. ; . ' WE are Prepared to Supply MATRRIALS of the very BEST DKSOftIFTMtf for Buildings throughout; from the foundations to the last touch of Paint red. ' t ■ • . Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as being direct Importers re have no commissions to pay, and can supply at nrat oast. W. H. OoiUns & Co M . IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPER HAN GIN ET.O4W TIMBER h COAL MERCH^OTaj —»♦#*— {Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. . M\ 82 DUCKS lr%#|J) PUCKS MARKET HOUSE. V\^^B H] MARKET HOUSE. tTf ITH the approaching Shooting Season in view we have just landed a very n *» assortment of • • SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL GUNS, breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types aid Fittings, also joaders, Closers and Recappera. Powder,. Shot, Caps, Wads, Cartridges and ■ Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sport. . _ Call early apd inspect our Stock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, Tinware, Jrushware, etc. Groceries at Christchurch prices For Cash over the counter. All " roods dolivered in Town and Suburbs. Ouatopiois waited upon for ordew if re ■ [vested. Satisfaction we mean!.to give, that is our"«ibttb. ' •■ ■" ' STEiraß3Sr S BEOS,' Market House. KAIAPOI HOUSE. OALANOE OF WINTER SHIPMENTS EX VESSEI. DAILY EXPECTED. • ' 1 I- 0 Mill 111. _ _ .. IMMENSE STOCKS OF - , - :.. v NEW GOODS F0 R MS SPECT I 0 N, SUPPLEMENTED BY DAILY PURCHASES . . MEN J3 OUTFITS , ... 459 LADIES' DRESS ... ... gg lid complete -o MITCHELL & TURNER, n rxm*% n . WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Uceana," s.s. ixGlltl©lHt3Jl • » Doric," and r.s. "Pkeha," direct from the Beet Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of ITew Winter Goods, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS in B^TST QUALITY, WEST OP ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANtfOCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT. INGS, CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. WK have also iust opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods including ASHBURtm ROBLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Ru?s, Blankets, Port manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof To ts, Umbrella and Leegings. BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS in all sizes. MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTH «»cl BHOKB of EVERY DESCRIPTION. Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. (HJ* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give G#B.WEAR. SPARROW FBERRYM TAILORI and Ol TFITTEIta, EAST STREET, ASHBUHTON.



Carbol Crystal. THEGREAT AMERICAN SHEEP DIP. IVO3V-JPOISSOIVOUS. USE NO OTHER. THIS most effective Dip can now be obtained from me, and Testimonials can be seen at my office from E. Herring, Esq., the late Hon. W. S. Peter, W. Lyttelton, Esq., W. A. Low, Esq., (St. Helen's Station), and many others. For further particulars apply to | Henry Zander, AGENT, ASH BURTON. 3§lo John G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT, GRAIN & WOOL STOEES, WEST STREET, ASBBURTON, CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Etc. Commodious Storage at Current Rateft Facilities offered for Shipping Gtaui, Wool, etc., to European Markets, on owner's account, Cornsacks, Twine, 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 SDRANCE CO LIMITED



i. .— ; . , CaHI AIP NAi3 LE W ORK D EPOT, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS in Fancy Work for the _LN present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, I Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Tjayettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. Orders token now for Winter Socks nd Stockings, home knitted. JUriS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER \EWGOODS ■W. W. SPENOEK & CO. HAYK Just Received a Large and well Assorted STOCK of NEW GOODS, Direct from the English Manufacturers. DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS. Come and see our New Dress Goods at 6|d. Remarkable value in newD,reß»Goods, at 7^d. Having a special agreement with a Colonial for manufacturing our Flannels and Blankets, we are prepared to supply our Customers at most unusually low prioes. The very best quality. Calicos, white iin,d gray^ cheaper than ever. Dpubjle width White Twill Sheeting, IOJd. Grey S;ilesias, .%d. Carsets and Underclothing, a very large stock to select form. The very best makes and shapeSj cheaper than any other hawse in Ashburton. Bpys' Tweed Suits from 4s Hd. Men's Tweed Suits from 19s 6d. 150 pair Men's Mosgiel Tweed Trousers, usual price \3? 6,d, now }0s (jd % 100 pair Men/s Colored Moles, usually 9s 6d for 6S l\d. Hats, Caps, Ties, Drawers and Shirts at your own prices. BOQTS,~~BOOm Women's Kid Elastic Sides, 53 6kl. Women's Kid Lace Shoes, 4s Hd, Women's Kid Lace Shoes, 5s 6d, wondertul value. Oar own make Men's Bluchers, 5s bd. Our own make Men's Nailed Shooters, 9s 1 Id. The Largest Stock in Ashburton of Children's Patent Leather Strap Shoes and Boots at very low priQRS, Qur Motto is First Class Wear at the YEBT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. W. W. SPENCER & GO., THE AKCADE.



IMPOBTANT TO LADIES. i o— ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. o TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS. J_JAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL X)RESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS we shall OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY and FOLLOWING DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—AH Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 30s, special price 18h Od. for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dresa Tweeds, forty-four inche3 wide, in Plain Colours, usual price 33s 3d, special prtee £2O& for dress of seven yards. Lot 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33s 9d, special price Ss3s 6d tor dress of seven yards. ready-made clothing section. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, special price 3£ss e«f each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual prices 39s 6d and 49s 6d, special prices 35s and 35s 6d each. [ 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 6i, special prices, ! 6s 11<1 and Os llcl each. 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special price Th llcl per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 6d, special price 13h 6d per pair. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. SHOPPING BY POST. By means of the Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living in the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at our Establishment brought to your very door. LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENT. The Letter Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Gonds sent in execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STRANGE AND CO, 3 141 WATCHMAKER, Q G n l A l r .OCULIST JEWELLER, ©• OdltfKj OPTICIAN AGENT FOR LAZARUS' SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. BEGS to notify that he has withdrawn from the firm ©f I. SALER & CO., and will opsn on Kat unlay, April £3, n the Shop lately occupied by Mr A. Bkack, n«afc door to Mr C. M. Bkookk, Chemist, solely on his own acc»n»c», as Watchmaker, Jeweller, art* Optician, With a Large, New, and Choice Stoctc of Jewellery, Bfoc&cftrplat^d 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, t* receive a fair share of public patronage. Will Open on SATURDAY, APRIL S3. s. s^lieik:, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OPTICIAN.



TENDERS Zlt JOLB__KR.S, WANTED TFNDERS-To be sent in to the Undersigned on or be fore TOESDaY, 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 Gardens and Hunt's. The Lease to be. at per acre per annum, payable half-yearly in advance. Usual covenants. Possession on May 1, 1892. For particulars apply D. THOMAS, 4-90 Ashburton. Public Notices. SELLING OUT—FOR CASH. BUILDING TIM BEE 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, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, fin Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATE! IF ON 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 PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN Show Rooms. 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 Selection in the Colony to choose from. H. M. JONES. PUBLIC CHALLENGE. BROOKE'S "PERFECT SHEEP DIP VBBSU4 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 Ashburton Agricultural and, Pastoral Association, the losers to pay £10 each to the funds of the Society for their trouble in 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. i That the Committee shall include an [ expert in 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 from any outside agent. i * CM BROOKE, I Ashburton f — ;—: —■ HENRY ZANDER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. X BEG to Intimate that I have Just v Landed a Large and Varied Stock of Guns Oung Cm linn HOLLIS' BEST MA KE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well wnth of inspec on. Revolvers, Revolvers, tnimtUiithvii Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc SCJOI'I' S Well-known RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices, T HAVE IN STOCK AND T€i LAND 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red &nd black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Stati ,n, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugar? CHINI, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS I am well stocked with all requisites foi THRESHING MACHINES, viz :-Bes English Leather Belting, Castor and a] other Oils. VALVOLINE. Perforated Zinc in all sizes, Asbestos Packet (in. sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FOB SALE — STRAW AND OATEN SHEA] CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, ANI CHICKWHEAT A complete assortment of the best Band Of WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND SToUTS Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German L.AGER Bl«EB Always on hand. HENRY 7AND ER, EN R V Z_ AND EX, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER -AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident ,V»oie»y



Harry Francis, LAW, FINANCIAL, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. if Late Manager to T. G. Russell, Soli citor, and the Mercantile Finance Co. at .^shburton. MONEY for Investment from £100 and upwards to any amount, on approved freehold security, at lowest current rates. Advances arrangod on 1 Personal Security, Bills of Sale, Growing Crops, etc.; Good Bills discounted and renewed. Debts, Rents, and Interest collected on moderate and inclusive terms Creditors arranged with and compositions carried out Books kept and audited ; i balance sheets prepared. Advice given on all matters of business Offices—Burnett Street (next mail ffice), Ashhurton "*2 " gTjbsson; ~ PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. HAVING Bought »he Shop Fittings and the Goodwill Business from Mr J. Quinn, East Street. I am now Showing an Entirely NEW STOCK OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY AT Lowest Possible Prices. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. G. J Elf SON (Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASH6URTON, (Next Mr Anderson, saddler). Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I 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— • O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B. —Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, niadp on the Premises ; also Repairs. Drill In PO \V l> X R X l> LIM£ with Grain crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered in bags at any Railway Station E '¥., WKIGHT John Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF IIAKDWAU'' 1, pjAVE JUST J^ANDED, Galvanised Iron, all engths; Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galva nised Pipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing Staples, Wire Nails, Riw and Boiled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage Varnish, Paints, all colqrs ; Aspinal's Enamel, all slja:les ; Cooking Ranges, StoVes and, Grates, Locks and Hinges, Wall Papers in greafc "Variety, GVNB. " GUN 8. POWDER, SHOT, CARTRIDGES, CAPS, WADS 3 ETC. "\\T% FAYE NOW A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT Sporting Requisites AS ABO YE] INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD HVfcSPKCT Our New StocJc BEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDER?. John Orr and Co.



I Public Notices ASHBURTON CLUB. rPHE Seventh Annual Meeting < X Memb rs will be held at the CLUB ROOMS, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, AT 8 P.M. BtTSINFSS : To receive Yearly Balance Sheet an Accounts. Election of Officers, and General: After the Meeting A SMOKE CONCERT (with Refreshments) will be held at th ORANGE HALL, To which members and their friends are cordially invited. 4*133 BY ORDER, FOR SALE. M ACRES good land in Allentou wit! well-built 3-roomed cottage. Wil be sold as a whole or divided into thre* lots. For particulars apply to CHARLES BRADDELL, 4 us Ashburton. £55 REWARD. THE above reward will be paid on con viction of anyone found trespassing with dogs or guns on the Riversdale Estate. J. R. WILLIAMS, 4 127 Manager. H. B. WEBSTER & CO In the Estate of Robt. Jacqubman, deceased. MESSRS WEBSTER & CO. have received instructions from the Public Trustee to Sell on WEDNESDAY, APBIL 20, At the FARM Near the RaNGITATA BRIDGE, At twelve o'clock noon, THE GOODWILL of the FARM, Also the whole of the LITE AND DEAD STOCK. The Farm consists of 431 ACRES, And is held on perpetual lease, and has 28 years to run ; it is in a highly im proved condition. The Improve ments consist of a two-roomed House, five-stalled Stable, Sheds, and Sheep . Yaids j it is well fenced, 150 acres in young grass, 100 acres in turnips, 50 acres ploughed, and balance in rough feed tussock. STOCK consists of— . 100 Merino EWES. 100 Halfbred LAMBS. 6 Draught HORSES. 1 HACKNEY. Full sets of Harness for same. IMPLEMENTS. Ploughs, Drills, Harrows, Rollers, Drays, and all the extras for the con venient working of the farm. FURNITURE AND SUNDRIES. A large collection too numerous to mention Also, 11 STACKS OF OATS. NO REShRVE. Land will be offered first. H. B. WEBSTER & CO, 4*129 Oeraldine. MP GEORGE~JAIVIEbOLi \VtMlm»*<la,v 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 The Paddock opposite the Racecourse Entrance Gate, on the above date The whole of his Contractor's Plant, com prising X GoodDraughtMAßES &GELDINGS, *-* all grand workers. Q Splendid PONIES 1 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 1(\ Water-Race and Road SCOOPS, -i Very Large WOODEN ROLLER -J Set five-leaf HARROWS -J Large CHAFF-CUTTER -j Set FOUR-HORSE TACKLE -i Portable WHARE bwinfletrees, Harness, Horse Covers, and °a large Quantity of Sundries. Also, afc the same time and place— On account of Mr D. Fechney, 1 f\ Draught andllackney COLTS AND -LvJ FILLIES, Unbroken. On account of a Client, A Very Superior Draught COLTS AND •?c FILLIES, four years old, unbroken. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton and lUkftia. 4+92 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAT, APRIL 20 MR GEO, JAMftSON nas receivet instructions from Mr S. MuJUns who is leaving for the North Island, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUOTIOS osj WEDNESDAY NEXT, At his Residence on the Racecourse Road,— A HACKS and HARNESS HORSE* A PONIES Double-Seated BUGGY and HAB NESS Daisy CART I Spring DRAY Manure and Turnip DRILL, Also, the whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND GENERAL EFFECTS. Sale afc 10.45 a.m. The Sala will be started punctually J the advertised time, to enable Sale at M Silcock's to start at one o'clock. J, R. BLAND, Auetio.neer., GEO. JAMESON, 4H?§ AfjhbWtun and Rakaia.



HoiAOWAY's PiLM.-When mcleinen weather checks to a considerable extent the action of the akin, an alternative is required to compensate the body by means of other channels. Holloway's Pills can be confi dently recommended as the easiest, surest, and safest means of attaining this desirable end without weakening the most dehcate or incommoding the moat feeble When from frequently recurring chills or the inha lation of impure air the blood becomes foul and the secretions vitiated, these pills pre sent a ready and efficient means of cleansing the former and correcting the latter. By this salutary proceeding disease is arrested at its outset, its pains and inconveniences averted, and the nervous structures saved from the depressing effects entailed upon them by an illness. . Th« world is ever moving on towards perfection, bubseldom attains it. Constant improvement is being made in.every branch of industry, but. in Baking Powders Perfection has been reached m Warburton's Cart t Be Beat. Nin ian Hyslop and Co's'.li&penal. purein Ceylon and Indian Teas are the best in the market ~-<A v.> GERALDINE RACING CLUB. "TVTOMINATIONS for Autumn Meeting JN due THURSDAY, April 21,1892. Programme in " Referee," 14th inst. 4 131 m OUR NEW GOODS ARE NOW OS VIEW. We are Showing* VENETIANS, VICUNAS, BEAVEFS, COVEKT COATINGS, WORSTEDS, AND TWEEDS In Gri*eat Variety. WILSON'S BEST ALL TWIST BAFNOCKBURNS, UNEQUALLED FOR WINTER WEAR. H. & E. Craighead, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD~DISTRICT. ANNUAL ELECTION. I Hereby give Notice in Pursuance of the Provisions of the Boad Boards Act, 1882, Amendment Act, 1883, and the Regulation of Local Elections Acr, 1876, that an ELECTION of FIVE MEMBERS to constitute the South Rakaia Road Board, will be held at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia, on FRIDAY, the 6th day of May, 1892. NOMINATIONS in the form pre stril«ed in the Local Elections Act, must be delivered to the Returning Officer before noon, on FRIDAY, the 29th day of April, 1892, at the Road Board Office, Eoa.hUakaia. AiMAKJSI(}j Returning Officer. Rakaia, April 18, 1892. 4*137 MR T. BULLOCK. "~FOR SALE—Nice Little Paddock of 4 Acres, all in English grasses, close to town. Easy terms if required. FOR SALE, 600 ACRES—Good Sheep Farm with improvements; low price, easy terms. Building Site near Woollen Factory, being: Lot 41, Charles Street, containing about 4-Acre. Easy terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. CARRIAGE WORKS. Reeves and Co. BEG to advise the Public that they have opened up business at 179 Lichfield Street, opposite Anderson's Foundry, Christchurch, in those premises known as Beauchamp and Co.'s Salerooms, and having made extensive additions to those large premises, together with every requisite for carrying on the trade to the best advantage, hope by strict attention to business/to make THIS the largest Carriage Building and Repairing Business in New Zealand. REEVES AND CO. Are Tyring Wheels at 4s per pair. BEEVES AND CO, Axe manufacturing Farmers' White chapel (?arts, beautifully finished, neatly trimmed and artistically painted, with a guarantee, £22 10s, honestly worth £30. REEVEfe AND CO. Are making Gentlemen's Dogcarts very highly finished, with our patent improve ments, from £30 upwards, honestly worth £45. BEEVES AND CO. Our make Daisy Road Cart, £10 10s, is pronounced by experts to be the best in the marked We are now selling these at the rate of three hundred a year. Jhe only road cart which gives satisfaction. Gentlemen in want of two-wheeled vehicles should give us a call before pur chasing elsewhere. Our inventions and improvements bring us to the front m this line of manufacture, and we can un doubtedly produce a better two-whee co vehicle than ANY other firm in New Zealand. Bear in mind other firms can equal our workmanship, but cannot sur pass it; but through indefatigable study we have been enabled to bring forward Improvements and Patented Inventions which place us at the head in this line of manufacture. , Ul kinds of two-wheeled vehicles are our speciality, our inventions and im provements relating solely to fhis l^ne. WE WILL SHORTLY HAVE IN STOCK Twenty Veliioles of X>ifterent Styles Literally covered with improvements, d best of all, fitted with REEVES'PATENT SEAT ATTACHMENT, So highly spoken of and admired by all "at the late Christchurch Show, ffi&JDON'T fail to give us a call, and have your carts fitted with this attach ment. It saves accidents ;it saves swear ing, and enables you to make driving a comfort, a perfect balance of your vehicle being easily obtained. rjjeves~& go., LICHFiELD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. a no