Arrival of the SAN FRANCISCO MAIL

— ■ I ■> (PER PRJKSS ASSOCIATION.) Auckland. May 21. Arrived this morning, Alameda, from Sail Francisco. Passengers for New Zea^ land— Messrs Heller, Disston, Kitchen, Durant, Forand, Kirk, Laird ami wife and eleven steerage.

POLITICAL.

__ .» [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, May 21. DEPARTMENT OP LABOR. The Government have decided to con stitute a portfolio of Labor, of which Mr Eeeves will take charge as Minister of Labor, handing over the Native ami Police Departments to Mr Cadman. Statistics will be collected and in annual report presented. Probably a bill will be introduced to enable evidence to be obtained as to the condition of labor. THE CIVIL SERVICE, The billa prepared by the Government and the Public Service Association for the classification of the Civil service aro ready, and if a compromise cannot be agreed on, Government will lay both before the House. The Government Bill brings railway men and every one in thcr permanent employ under its scope. THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. Considerable repairs and alterations are going on at Parliament Buildings. A new foundation has been prt in under the : Legislative Council Chamber and Library. The old ones, though of totara, weW thoroughly rotten. The Hansard and other galleries are being eularged. GOVERNMENT HOUSE. Mr Cuthbert reports that the relieving drains of Government House are admir able, but has suggested a system of intermediate trapping. On this there is some difference of opinion, and the question is to be Submitted to the Engineer in Chief. The House will be repapered and painted.

THf; AsTtBTTRTOy GtTAHDIAft; SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1892,



News has been received in Christchurch that Miss Winifred St. Barbe Haslam, who is now a lady undergraduate of the Royal Holloway College, near Windsor, has passed the Oxford examination for women in Latin, French, and mathematics. This examina tion is the preliminary to the Oxford Hon ours examination for women, There were twelve candidates, out of whom eight passed. This young lady is the daughter of Professor Haslam, oFCanterbnry College. At Timaru to-day Y. H. yon Schoenberg was bound over in two suri ties of £25 each to keep th« peace for six months. Evidence was given that he had threatened to shoot two police officers, the R.M., clerk of the Court, and others, in consequence of irrita tion at the loss of law suits. It was shown he was of violent temper and had been bound orer twice before. A number of witnesses to the threats were called. The defence was that all were idle words, with no inten tion behind them. At the Otago Land Board meeting on Wednesday Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co., on behalf of several clients, wished the Board's decision as to whether surface sown grasses would count as improvements on small grazing runs, in terms of section 205 of the Land Act, 1835.—T0 be informed that surface sowing would be considered a sub stantial improvement under the section quoted, if the same had improved the fer tility of the soil. At Blenheim the other day a hawker named Solomon was fined £10 aud costs for offering goods for sale at a fixed prico. This ia the first ease brought under the Auc tioneers Act of last session, and commenting on the decision the "Express" says : " This case revealed the necessity for closer inspec tion of Acts of Parliament before they finally receive the assent of the Governor. Having been present at the sale we can, without fear, say that to-day's decision was a travesty of justice, such as no competent Resident Magistrate would pver have tolerated, and looking at the clause under which the conviction was made, we defy anyone to say exactly what is meant. The tautology and bad composition ore suffi cient to puzzle even a Philadelphia lawyer." It was admitted at the hearing that there was no semblance of bidding ; all defendant said was "I'll take." and thi3 the bench of justices held to constitute offering the goods , for sals in public. The following is taken from the Melbourne "Argus" of May 3 :—The Bank of New Soutn Wales, as reported ah March 31 enjoys the distinction of being the fifth in magnitude as a deposit bank of the banks of the British Empire, precedence being taken only by the Bank of England, the National Provincial of England, the London and Westminister, and Lloyd's. Of the large deposits of the Bank of New South Wales it is understood that over nine-tenths are purely colonial. The statement of accounts to 31st March last, were advertised in our columns afew days ago. The net profit for the half-year amounted to £118,984, making, with undivided balancJ from previous half ysar £8584, a total of £127,568. Out of this a dividend and bonus at the rate of 17^ per cent per annum are declared, absorbing £109,375 ; an addition of £10,000 is made to the reserve fund, raising it to £990,000 ; and the balance, £8193, is carried forward. The balance-sheet shows liabilities to the proprietors, consisting of capital paid up, £1,250,000; reserve fund, £980,000; and profit and loss, £145,623, amounting together to £2,375,623. Deposits and other liabilities amount to £20,316,677, having increased by £1,516,597 during the half-year. Adding notes in circulation (£670,394) and bills in circulation (£1,779.718), the total liabilities amount to £25,142,412. The principal assets are-coin and cash balances, £3,330,623; bullion, £60,469; Government securities, £863,467 ; bills receivable, bills discounted, and otherdebtsduetothebank, £20,302,556; and other items.



East Stbhb t H. M. JOJVBH. , '• BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS. FANCY P.OOOS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS. and PLATKD GOODS. i1 >lain > Commercif»!> wid Fancy Stationery, Boxed Mote and Envelopes. ■Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Bookß, all sizes. Account Books, ruled, printed an<J bound to nry pattern required. Books procured from any publisher as H<»m as possible. Papers and Magazines supplied. 8 anc* ri?ims s°ld ou monthly payments from £1 upwards, ' hchools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christehurdf. KubbefWtamps, any size and design, made to order for us,e on paper and linen. AGENT for Miluer and Thompson, Christchurch. AOENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company. 3ti



Watch This Space ■o " - EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT WILL SHOIRTLY APPEAR FROM THE NOTED BOOT DEPOT J, Br#ckelbana iUNAGEE



Grain Ships to London^ " ■ .-. • - _ H THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients thatyheyjhavo^chartwfyl Eeveral First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of Wheat to liOvdon LOADING DURING THR MONTHS OF MARCH, A. I? 1* IL, A. IV D MAY, at 30s per ton freight. Advances made agains^ shipments Free of Commission^Hnd Interest. Friedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and RYEGRASS fIS LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. HIGHEST PkICES GIVEN FKIEDLANDEIR BROS 4SHBURTON. TINWALD AND LYNDHURSTj r1 0-11 +1 OiYi £\ vk • WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. '• Oceana," \Xt? 11 tieilieil • » Doric," and s.s " Pkeha," direct from the '. Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of Mew Win te r Cr ootl », Comprisng all the NEWEST DESIGNS in B^ST QUALITY, BEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANtfOCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT INGS CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. WE have also rust opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods including ASHBURTON, ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWJSEI)S IN NEW:PATTBBP3. A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, C.ips, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port, nnnteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, UmbrelJM 54 ■ and Leggings. . ' f|j^ f% BOYS' ar.d YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS in all sizes. MEN* AND BOYS' BOOTS and BHOEB of EVERY DESCRIPTION Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct fiotft tfco. makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes f pjglyl ' ®jg* EVEK? PAIR GUAmNT^ED to give GOOD WEAR. SPARROW "f%KKYMM T tILOR* and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. ~ sTIgALIE^ 0 P E N I NO ANNO UNCEMINT, II 0. M, B»3OKE, cntraiht^ in j announce that I have commenced invite i«^^^^SSmS^vdoamJsfe9 optician Business as WATOHMA^"* J >f gi ht Teßtiuß an a Specwcles. AGRNT FOK zaius Vj' tj erv# F or * Wedding or Birthday Presents and P^fatLCl W" fic?»^^ ele|-t and Unique in design Levers wKt the WorW B wear and time-keepins ; ? d,» Watches by oth« notedmakcrs. maki^ g JKWETjLERV r repairing DEPARTMENT is nb£ wmrieta in its arrangements, and having obtained extrna^taiice, outotucr mr y Tely upon getting their jobs done promptly and satisfactorily. Note the New Ai»i>ress : S- SALEK, WATCHMAKE B^,OI» JEWELLER, Next Mr O. M. Brooke, Chemist.



PRACTICAL WATCH. & CLOCK MAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ; UNDER THE MANAGRMENT OF MR ANDREWBLACKi Bronze Medailist'for Watchmaking, London,. 1887. Certificated from the City and (iuilds of London Institute. Certificated from the-British llorologic.il Institute* London. First Award of Merit as a Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition, London MR ANDREW BLACK was a sturlent at tha British Horological Institute and passed through all the different Branches, making two watches, one a key winder and one keyless ; he is therefore thoroughly competent to repair properly any watches.that.way be entrusted bo him. "~,. r - _,-■ » i' $ ' * - - - ■-' ; ;t!»^ | He has noticeci^while in the colony, that watches arc very often" entirely spoiled through being entrusted for repair to men who lack the necessary training. * No on* but a practical man can understand how to repair a watch. properly, and as there is no royal road to watchmaking; good teaching and years ©f'practice are necessary before a man can (with truth) call himself a watchmaker. 4nyone possessing » valuable watch cannot therefore be too careful to keep it out of the hands of un trained men. All work will now be done personally by MR BLACK* StoDDinw and Troublesome Watches THOROUGHLY CURED. " BE SURE oFtHE ADI>feESS--< , ; tj F. BLACK, WATCHMAKER, ORR'S BUILDINGS , . ; Next door to Mr .John Orr's Premises. .: , • $



G. Fawcit Dodds, StTRGEON BENTrST. Rooms opposite Mail Office; Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ash burton Brewery. IMPORTANT KOTICE. IBF/t to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that I have taken the premises recently occupied by Mu Salek. where I intend to carry on the practical repairing of WATCHES CLOCKS AND JEWELLERY. Commencing on MONDAY, May 2. Over twenty years experience, of which twelve were spent in England, in cluding five years legal apprenticeship. Satisfaction, civility, and reasonable charges may be relied upon. A TRIAL SOLICITED. F. PI CKPOB I), WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON 4 223



THE RONGO PAI TENEL KKL KOUTOU KATOA. Ulacbean Stewarts NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE KOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA. NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prepared from the Mountain and Forest Plants of New Zealand. In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. THE NEW CURE is the only Specific yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hob baths, and all the attendant worry incidental to the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CURE disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE is the only -tiue Lung Disinfectant. In no instance has a death occurred from diptheria when the "New Cure" has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3* 6d ; Grindelia Robusta Cigarettes, 3a ; Asthma Tobaccv, 2s 6d ana is. rrj7B



Scott's Unrivalled C ooki!>ir Range*. ■■■"■. ' u - O ■'' ■ ■ ■ ■■--'.- ■ - GREAT DEDUCTION IN, PRICES. v m,^, „,,„,,." 111 Hit lull fr ffli nir -r*i* ,^m - } LARGE SHIPMENT OF LAMPS, WORTH INSPECTION, IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRICES; ■ ""O " John Grr and Co., EAST STREET.



IMPORTANT TO LADIES .iLL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS OAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OB' THREE THOUSAISD (3000) YARDS 0* ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS we snail OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-Dylk-Y and JFOJLJL OWING DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—Ail Wool Colonial Dress'JVcels, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price kte, special price ISs» ti d, for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2 —All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-tour inches wide, ui Plain Colours, ! 'usual price 33s 3d, special priic ,\JO;a» for dress of seven yards. Lot 3—All Wool Colonial I)ics3 Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, mual price 33? 9d, special price j£3s» Oil tor dre« of seven yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 8d; special price 353» O<l each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without cape?, usua' price S6s 6d and 49s Oil, special prices t2n*i and tilSa* Od each. 47^Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 293 6J, special (rices, OS lid and OS 11(1 each. 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price lls 6J, special price T'k lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19a 6d special price 122SJ Od per pair. BLAIVIiEXS AJXiy JFLAWNJSJLS In ftll the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling afc 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 he 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 OUDEB DEPARTSIENT. 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 a.s 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—Goods'sentin execution of Post Orders, if not approved, jean be returned, | W. STRANGE AND CO., rJHRISTOHITEOH.



FuDlii Notices ~G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKKR AND JEWELLER. TTAVING BOUGHT the Shop Fittings -*--*■ and tho Goodwill of Business from Mk J. Quinn, East Street. I am now Showing an Entirely New Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, at Lowest Possible Prices. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelre months, 4s 6d. G. Jesson. (Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton' (Next Me Anderson, saddler) Mount Somers Coal. PAKTNEBSHIP NOTICE. WE, the Undersigned, beg to notify that we'have entered into Partner ship as from April 1, 1892, as Coal Merchants For the Special Sale of Mount Somers Coal. The Coal that we are now offering the Public is far superior to that which has previously been on the market, and those requiring a cheap and good fire for the coming winter should give the local Coal a trial. HARRIS & KNIGHT, 5f6



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a Bonus Every Year The Method of Valuation adopted by 111 is Scciety is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerable Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than thaf held l>y any other office in the Ausy tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS NEARLY £10,000,000 Miffis STERLING, All invested to yield nearly 6 per c?n ASH BONUSES declared for the first FIVE Years, TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1890, £469,856, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £967,000. The Casli Bonus was equal to 42.1 per cent, on the premiums received during the year. INSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. JML I? SOCIE XY, And secure a BONUS .KTKRY TEAK POLICIES ON NEW ZEALAND i REGISTER, 16,000. ASSURING, £5,000,000. Assets in New Zealand, £1,419,276 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 94 PER CENT ON THE TOIAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office— Custom House Quay, WeJlingtoa, W, H. L»ERRy, District Secretary .Ohristchurclu H. ZANDER Local Bvfcri A^Jiburtoa



NEW GOODS. W. W. SPENCEK & CO. HAVE jasfc received a large and well-assorled Stock of NEW GOODS Direct from the English ManufacfcurerSt DRAPERY," CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. Come and see our New Dress Goods at 6Ad. Remarkable value in new Dress Goods, at 7^d Having a special agreement with a Colonial Mill for manufacturing our Flannels and Blankets, we are prepared to supply our Customers at most unusually low prices. The very best quality. Calicoes, white and gray, cheaper than ever. Double width White Twill Sheeting, 10|d Grey Silesias, 3^d. Corsets and Underclothing, a very large stock to select from. The very bes makes and shapes, cheaper than any other house in Ash burton. Boys' Tweed Suits from 4s lid Men's Tweed Suits from 19s 6d. JSO Pairs Men's Mosgiel Tweed Trousers, usual price 13s §d, now 10s 6d. 100 Pairs Men's Colored Moles, usually 9s 6d for 6a lid. Hats, Caps, Ties, Drawers and Shirts at your own prices. BOOTS.~~BOOTS. Women's Kid Elastic Sides, 5s Gd. Women's Kid Lace Shoes, is lid. Women's Kid Lace Shoes 5s 6d, wonderful value. Our own make Men's Bluchers, 5s 6d. Our own make Men's Nailed Shooters, 9s lid The Largest Stock in Ashburton of Children's Patent Leather Strap Shoes and Boots at very low prices. Our Motto is First Class Wear at the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PEICES W. W. Spencer & Go. THE ARCADE.



Andrew Orr IS OPENING A •DEAUTIFCL SELECTION OF MANTLES, Jackets and Capes, very choice, MILLINERY, English and Parisian Models, Flowers, Feathers, eto. LADIES Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles and Dorothy Capes. LADIES' Dressing Gowns, Cjrsets, Urn brellas, Gloves. "C*UR Boas, Fichu3 and Muffs QEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks r PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, 000 formerly 2s 6d per pair. /» and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid 4j 13 J Gloves at 4s 11 d T ADIES' French, English and Colonial JL* Boots and Shoes 1 _ — (~* ENTS' Suits to order from £3] BRUSSELLS, Tapeatry, and Kidder Carpets. y- " "" ANDREW ORR-



BROOKES " Perfect" Cure FOR SCOUR IN SHEEP, IS the most reliable Medicine prepared for Diarrhoea in all animals. Half gallon tins, containing 80 doses, 10s each. Two gallon tins, containing 320 doses, 30s each. RICKMAN'S Foot Rot Paste IS A CERTAIN CURE. Far superior to using arsenic or bluestone In tins, 5s each ; large tins, equal to five smaller ones, 20s each. Prepared only by O. M. BROOKE, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, Ashburton.



TEMUKA V. ASHBURTON. 20 Tons Temuka "Silver Dust" R>ller Flour BEST QUALITY. In 2001b Sacks, 1001b, 501b, and 251b Bags. At Enormous Reductions. The Cash Store. Opposite Harrison's Auction Ropms



ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto subsisting between Hugh C. Craighead and Edwin G. Or .aiohead, Tailors, trading as H. and E Craighkad, has thisday been dissolved by mutual consent—Mr E. G. Craighbad having disposed of his interest in the j business to his brother, Mr W. Bruce Craighbad. Ashburton, May 2, 1892. In reference, to the above, Mr H. 0. Ckaighbad has much pleasure in intimat ing that, having admitted Mr W. Bruce Craighead into partnership with him th<? business will in future be carried on undej the style or firm of H. and W. Craigheao, Merchant Tailors. All lia bilities incurred by the late firm will be discharged by Messrs H. and W. Craigiievj), who will also I'eceive all moneys due to the late firm. ~~HsootS^ 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 m Ashburton. The above have been made to my own ppecial order in the best factory in Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address—- O'CONiNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on he Premises ; also Repairs.



dSG KEWAtfL) | nnHE above reward will be p ii'i on con-' -*- viction of anyone found trespassing with dogs or guns on the Riversdale Estate. , J. R. WILLIAMS, Muiarrer. H^MPSTEAD TOWN BOARD. MR CHARLES BRADDELL has been appointed to Collect Rates due to ■ the above Board. Rates unpaid by 31st inst. will be sued for. By Order, J. C. BELL, Clerk. May 16, 1892. 5t107 TAILORING FOR THE TIMES. It. K. DOWJK, "THE TIMES" TAILOR, BEGS to thank the Public of Ash burton and District for their liberal support during the last twelve months. Having met with so much success, he wishes to state that he is enabled to offer greater advantages than any Tailor in the town. \ R.E.D. having served six years in one of the best Christchurch firms, is himself a PRACTICAL TAILOR. R.E.D. not being mixed up with so many branches of trade, is consequently in a position to give his whole attention to PRICES for the TIMES. FIT and STYLE for the TIMICS. QU ALIIY and WORKMANSHIP for the TIMES. Hundreds <>t Patterns to choose from. XIIJE ARCADE, Opposite Mr Bullock's Office. 5t68



Building timber at fallowing prices in any quantityJ- per IUU superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at... ... Us 6d Weather Boards at ■ -JJ WhitePine, linnoormg (seasoned) Lis ucl White Pine, Mn Match-lining, do lUs DOORS CORRUGATED IP. ON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Hamson's Auction Rooms. a is?



AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either se? and earn good income. Apply early only a limited number is required. NOVELTYIMPORTING CO HESStnM~^AKiNa powder TS THE BEST Tho&e who hfc*'O not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, kz, "T^~A^UBIJBTON~UUARDIANr" tFrom and after the 30th November, 183 he terms of Subscription to this journal wilt be as follows, viz :— IP PAID IK ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year ... 24s Od, by port 37s 0d " IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d , Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s 0d Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if for at the time of insertion, 28 6d ooked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent a? t^int



ERIEDLANDER BROS. ! "~For Private Sale. A 600 ACRfc FARM AT ISEWLASDS. WE are instructed by the present owner, Mr Martin Griffin, to offer for private treaty his FARM situated at Newlancta, about one and a half miles from Dromore Railway Station. The Land has been well farmed, and is in good heart :. a large proportion is ready for Cropping. Fences are in good order, and Water Races through every Paddock. The Buildings and outhouses are sub stantial. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLAFDF.R BROS., Ashburton. or MARTIN GRIFFIN, 5*130 on the Farm. HATS IMLKIfc &c .BRIDGME AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURYEVORS. \ LL information concerning Cost of J\. Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent. Ashburton.



MR T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—Rooms in the Arcade ; gas laid on. Very suitable for meetings. £2000 to lend on good farm land at ui'rent rates. TO LET.—Cottage of four rooms. Rental, 4s 6d per week. RAKAIA. TOWN SECTIONS.—I am prepared to receive offers for the follow ing viz., 26, 86, 121, 124, 208, 291, 292, 295, 297, 298, 462, 468. CHERT»E¥ TOWNSHIP.—I have the following Sections fjr sal« : —85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 143, 145. Easy terms if required. T. BnLLOOK.



xnursday, Hay 26. CLEARING SALE OF FARM PRO PERTY, STOCK, AND PLANT. MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.) has received instructions from MuR. Carpen dale, who is leaving the district for the North Island, so sell by Public Auction, at his Homestead, Spread Eagle, on THURSDAY, MAY 26, His compact Farm of 243 acres situated in the Ashburton Forks. The Farm is well cultivated, drained with pipes, and subdivided into several paddocks with good live fences. The buildings comprise seven-roomed Dwellinghouse and a good Stable- Also, at the same time and place, the whole of his Farm Stock and Plant, as follows : — 3 Good DRAUGHT HORSES. 1 Horse, Trap, and Harness. 1 Tip Dray and Frame. 1 Double-furrow Plough. 1 Single-furrow Plough. 1 Iron Roller. 1 McOormick Twine Binder. 1 Set Harrows, 1 Road Scoop. Seconds Wheat, Oat Sheaf Chaff, Har ness, and a quantity of Sundries, etc. SPECIAL ENTRIES. On account of Mr W. T. Smith, Alford Forest, — 0 First-class DRAUGHT HORSES and their Harness. On account of another Client, — 1 Horse, Buggy, and Harness. Further Entries for this Sale cm be made with the Auctioneer up to the hour of Sale. Terms at Sale. Sale at 12 o'clock. JOHN R. BLAND, 5*142 Auctioneer.



mr john g- restell ~~~ Itnwald yabd.?. monday, may 23. MR JOHN 0. ItBSTELL (in con junction with the N.Z. Losn and Mercantile Agency Co.) will sell by Public Auction — fiOO JFir6toross LAMBS OA A Threequarter-bred LAMBS £)£JO Crossbred EWES in lamb 100 Fafc Merino EWES dQ A Merino EWES in lamb to \JQ\J English Leicester Rams; sound-mouths Merino WETHERS, sound- JUU mouths, and in forward condition P\AA Merino WETHERS, sound- OUU mouths Q r\ r\ Merino EWES, sound-mouths, 4UU in lamb. J. R, BLAND, 5*144 Auctioneer,



TV- R I L L IN Powdered Mine WITH YOUR WHEAT MR A- M. CLARK says lie is sure that it helps to keep tho insect pest away from the young plant, MR JOHN GRIGG m^tho same. E.F.WRIGHT.



SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to choasafrom. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and seo the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R< Alcorn.



Ask for Ninian Hyslop, and Cos Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and | Indian Teas. Special.prices —f4dvt) | The Onslow Biscuit The latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured by Aulsebrook and Co.