COUNTY COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the Ashburion County Council was held to-day. Prew-n t —Hon, W. C. Walker (Chairman), Messrs C. J. Harper, J. Brown, K. &■ Wright, W. McMillan, J. Grigg, JB. S. Coster, H. Friedlander and D. Cameron. THE RECENT SPECIAL MLETING. After the minutes wera read, Mr Harper raised the question of the legality of some general business transacted at the last special meeting. He had had no notice that general business would be transacted, or he would hava made a greater effort to have been present. Mr Brown objected to the business transacted of which he had had no notice, The Chairman explained that the Council had been unanimous at the meet ing that the general business should be taken, and this was equivalent to sus pending the standing orders, and he was therefore of opinion the business tran sacted was legal. After discussion it was suggested that the minutes should be confirmed, and it there was any question about the legality of the business, the resolutions passed might be read at the ordinary meeting and dealt with thereon in the ordinary way. This course was adopted. The Chairman's statement was read as follows: — The Commissioner Property Tax De partment notifies the paymwt of two Hum--£344 5s and £93 15a to the Council's credit on account of subsidies due. The Commissioner Crown Lands states that the Government has been recommended to veat the belts round Mayfieldrnorth and south, in the Council for plating purposes. Mr K. F. Wright writes explaining that the gate*, at the Mount Somers railway station on the tramway got damaged, and states ih.it the gate is now repaired, Mr (ioodwin answers the letter, from the Countil re road through reserve'2sß9, by statins that h« ■consents to abandon his present lease with the Council, which will enable the Council to stive the road asked for. Memo of easement* re Wakanui creek, signed by certain owners of land on the creek is placed on the tabls for the Councils information. Arrange ments are being made for the_ ap proaches fo the proposed shepp bridge, Rangitata, which the Engineer will ex plain in his report.—The Rangitata Road Board writes to say that the Board ap» proves of the proposed work of giving the perpetual leaseholders in the Rangitata district a supply of water, but cannot give ( tht? Council aguarantee pending the deci sion of the Land Board as to the expendi ture of tiiirds. —The Government has not replied to the Council's letter asking for a grant for water supply at Dromoro. THE WAKAJTOI CBEEK QUESTION. Mr Wright moved that the matter of the Wakanui creek should stand over till next meeting. There appeared to be a disposition on the part of the settlers to agjyee to the conditions drawn up by the Council, and if the matter were allowed to stand over he thought there would be no difficulty in getting any signatures not yet obtained. He would suggest that the Engineer interview those settlers who had not yet signed. Mr Brown seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. engineeb's report. The Engineer reported as follows :— Plains Water Supply.—During the month of March, with very little exception, the water has been reaching the lower end of each race, but the races now are much in want of the half yearly overhaul, which should certainly be commenced not later than May 1, The large majority of the, settlers are anxious to have the work started about that time, and are now preparing with that view. I have marked off the race sanc tioned for Acton estate and Mr John Gardi ner's property, and tenders for the same will be placed before you to»day. also taken levels for three small branch races for Allen ton settlers in the vicinity of the Can terbury mills. The total length would be about 100 chains, as shown on map, and the cost, including small head work and road crossings, about £25, and would serve owners. The source is the Canterbury mill take, and the point of discharge the sale yards race. Some new fords have had to be made in the Fairfield district across road lines opened up to suit subdivisions of property and more are wanted. It seems to me that this is an item of expense which the owners ought to defray in the first instance. Connection South and Korth Ashburton Rivers.-—The connection at south branch was formed under arrangement with Mr Fechney on a lin* which he approved and which permitted the abandonment of a long stretch of creek basin which had previously been utilised fiom time to time. Mr Fechney is agreeable to allow this shorter connection to remain permanently provided the inlet is secured by a regulating sluice, and he be allowed two or three sheep crossings towards the lower end of his property. The adjoin ing owners, Mr Stokes and Mr Good, will, I believe, give equal facilities, and this question should now be put on a more per manent basis. Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— The contract for enlarging mains in Caven dish aod Anaina district is in progress and will be finished within a week. The two contracts for enlargement of races in Wes terfield and Winslow districts are in hand and will also be finished in about a week. The exposure of so much fresh shingle has had the effect of stopping the supply in the meantime from Maronan road downwards, but I have some men working in clay in the nacre porous parts, and I expect the water, will be least as far down as Winslow town- Bhip to-night. The races in this district are now in bad order, and the half yearly clean ing cannot be commenced a day too soon. There has been such a large mileage of races aided within the last twelve months, and the district is so large, that it has become almost impossible for one ranger to overtake the whole efficiently, more especially during the summer and autumn months, and some further provision in the circumstances seems desirable. The long Btretch of race along Ford's road has been cleaned by the Council, and several races have been cleaned by the Council, but at owners' expense, With reference to the question of adding to the list of mains, the only other races which, in my opinion, should be treated as such are the race S4, from Mcmtalto road to its junc tion with S, a distance of about four miles, and the continuation of P race, from Mon talto road to junction with R race, a length of about 2\ miles, and then only to the ex tent of relieving the owners of maintenance butnotof water rates. Theaearealreadylarge races, and the former, which has a low fall, will have to.be still further enlarged, as soon as Rangitata Road Board sanctions the ex penditure from thirds of the amount of £75 asked for this and other mains. Indeed, the maintenance of the added mains should be a charge on thirds, as it was almost en tirely to provide supplies for perpetual leaseholders that such enlargements became necessary. Generally speaking, where races do not average more than six feet in width I do not think they should be constituted Iriaibs or sub-mains. Several miles of ordi nary ra6es have recently been'enlarged ib this district, same as was done some years since in the Rakaia district to suit the re quirements of the system, but this did not render the maintenance more difficult, per haps rather the reverse, as the greatest trouble is with small races which are so liable tq get filled up and overgrown, Bridges—l have arranged for restoring the approach fencing for Upper Ashburton bridge and Taylor's stream. Having, visited the site of Stock bridge, Rangitata, with the railway engineer, with the view to settle the question of north approach, the accompany ing tracing shows what will best suit the re quirements. This will also provide for a zig zag-bridle path down the terrace which is 50 feet in height. If the Council approves of this proposal it would have to request the Railway Commissioners, to vest the land. It was resolved that the engineer's re port be approved, and th%t the matter of the proposed raeo at Allenion be post! poned- until the Wakanui crdek question wda nettled. -. .. T 

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN.

(PIR PRESS ASSOCIATION).

Sydney, April 6. At the sale of the Kirkham yearlings a colt by Abercorn — lolanthe brought 400 guineas, and a cole by Chester—Episode 710 guineas. These were the highest prices realised at the sale.

THE ASHBUR'TON GUARDIAN ; FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1893.



Mr i . bulioek. Four roomed Cottage with two brick Chimneys for sale for removal. yfRT. BULLOCK has received in ■Jfi. structiona to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date— A four roomed Cottags for removal as above ; at present on a section in Green Lane, near the East Belt. Particulars on application. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 4§19 Auctioneer. ' SATURDAY, APRIL 15. T.S. 792 and 793, each containing j-»cre, Cox Street East. On account of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, I'HE ABOVE NAMED SECTIONS. Good site for a Cottage. Sale at 11.30. • * . T. BULLOCK, 4*57 Auctioneer. "IJATORDAY, ABBIL 15. By Order of the Mortgagees. Cottage and Four Sections, Tinwald. 1 ACBE 1 v MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by Order of the Mortgagees— Sections numbered 523, 524, 531, 532, containing in all 1 acre, situated between Harland * and Grove Streets, Tinwaid, on which is erected a four-roomed ottage, etc. This property muat be sold to close accounts. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 4+56 Auctioneer. SATUR"DAY; APRIL 15. ~~ Pesjrable Town Residence, Centrally Situated, Corper of Cameron and William Streets. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mb Wijaiam Townsend, to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, his property, corner of Cameron and William Streets, being— T.S. 751 and 716, containing f acre, on which is erected a Dwelling House of five rooms, plastered, and fireplace in each of the rooms, verandah on three sides, detached scullery and other buildings. Lawn in front of the house, and at the back orchard and kitchen gardeji well stocked with fruit trees, all surrounded with macro carpa fences, plentiful supply of water. This property is well situated, being only a short distance from the Railway Station and Post Office, high, dry and healthy position, "the land of first cla«s quality for garden purposes. Easy Terms, Sale at 11.30. i 4§58 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APRIL 15. T.S. 525, containing £-acre, Peter Street, centrally situated, beiug not far from the Railway Station. On account of Mr Henry Barnes, Christchurch. 1 MR T. BULLOCK will sell the above by Public Auction at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, at 11.30 a.m., on very liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, 4t55 Auctioneer. SATURDAY,. APRIL iJT TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Qiy ACRES O-^ '*■' ' Close to Pendarves School. «-* • MR T. BULLOCK has received in strnctions from the owners to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date Qi*f ACRES, Q<J v( PENDARVES. v( Being part of R.S. 25717, all fenced and improved, well watered. Easy terms of payment. Inspection invited, T, BULLOCK, 4§61 Auctioneer. Entertainments. r\DDFELLOWS v TJALL, to-nTght. Root's Popular Cantata, lIVYfIItIiERW. Soloists—Mesdimes Gamble and Flower. Misses Steel and Kingston. Messrs Booth and Flower. Pianist—Miss Murray. .Leader—Mr R. Wood. Qgn dvPtor —Mr James Gamble. Chorus of Mowers, Gleaners, Spreaders, etc. Doors open at 7.30. Concert at 8 p.m. Admission ... ... Is and 2s. Booka of words and programmes at door. Price —One Penny. * 4 52 MR T. BULLOCK. i? IQA CHEAP PROPERTY.— 3i"AOvJ.~ Town .Section 80,4, Cox Street, on which is erected a square built JD welling-house, of four rooms with passage and scullery, shed and small stable at back. Price as above. Very easy terms, viz., small cash deposit, halanpe by instalments, bearing interest at seven per cent per annum. TO LET—-Cottage offqur roams, together with three sections, near the Canterbury Miljs. TO LEr~-Pwelling in Moore street. Apply T, BULLOCK. MAGIC LANTERN. LpNTERTAINMENT in aid of fche Pj Anglican Sunday Schools Pri»» [Funds, on fm^- AprU 7j at — p.m. Admission, la. A 36 REWARD, LOST Leather Purse, between Spring burn and Bland's Ford. Finder rewarded on application Mail Office. ■'■ *6Q



The performance of " The Haymakers " at the Oddfellows' Hall this evening will be one of the most important events in the musical history of Ashburton. The full rehearsals which have taken place the last two evenings have been in every _ respect satisfactory, and the performance this" even ing will be not less so. Doors open at balf past seven, and popular prices will be charged for admission. The Onsixjw Biscuit;. The latest and most delicate biscuit to*nurtured by A.nWfe'-ooV and Go.



KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testi mony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one ar two at bedtime ensures rest. For reliev ing difficulty of breathing they are invalu able. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, in Tins, lslfrdand 2s 9d each.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOOIETIf rE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial 1 Life Office whict declares a Bonus KTery Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Aus tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS £10*500,000 (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS STERLING), All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent BONUSES ■>? \ CASH BONUSES declared for the last FIVE Years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceed ing 100R MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year* 1891, £489,828, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,009,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42*4 per cent on the premiums received during the y§ar. IN CURE YOUR LIFE I .IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY IEAR. Policies in Force ... ... 109,333 j Sum Assured £37,066,211 Annual Income £1,860,447 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9& PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, .Resident Secretary. Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Christchurch H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. JOIItf Cw. IlKaXKlili, GRAIN <fe WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL * COMMISSION AGENT &o. CASH PUKCHASEK 07 WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGRASS SEED, eto. ' COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON* SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super , phosphates, T»earl-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 gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Mailne Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip: Sutherland's Manure, jCC, JOHN O, JREHXE-LiL., In conjunction with the iKir zeaiaito ioait * kib> CAMMMB A«KIfCY CO., JLd. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm ani Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaTNST ENS JING OLrPS. >To Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF TNTFREST BOT FLY. THE WEL^ KNOWN PAGE'S HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy foj>the Bot Fly. One abplication a week mtsea a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin THE HORSE'S FRIEND. PAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en baclts or shoujders, and any kind of broken wound*- Numbers of Testimonials qaii be produced. agents' For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler ForTinwald, Mr OUrV «^' ier , For (ieraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler, Sole Maker and Proprietor "j F. TV, PAGE, OHISRTSBI ANTERBURY



I Mr D. Thomas 1 HAVE FUKiSALU CHEAP VA nf\ Acras on bank of Rangitata. 4^w now oC cupied by Mr J. W. Sawle. 24i2zL -Acres SinpJe Tree Estate. flf\e) Acres on right bank of Rangi °V^ tata rivor, R.S. 25471. OKf* Acres Timaru district, four £iO\J miles f rom Temuka, R.S. 10329 and 10338. 1 Ofl Acres, twelvemileafromTimaru A-W ft.S. 33535 a nd 21545. D. THOMAS, 3 141 Auctioneer. BULLOCKS ARCADE. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1893. | MR D. THOMAS has received In structiona from the Deputy Official Assignee, Timaru, in the estate of D. M. Ross, to offer for sale by Public Auction (as above) — R.S. 26002 containing 20 acres, situated fronting the Beach, Seafield. Sale at 2 o'clock D. THOMAS, 3J140 Ashburfcon. SNUG LITTLE FARM CONTAINING £65 # ACHES Known as Hamilton's, Winchmore Road. DrpHOMAS (in conjunction with • X Mr T. Bullock) has received nstructions to sell by Auction at the ARCADE Saturday, April 8, 1803, All those parcels of land, being R.S. 24018, -24019, 26164, 27249 and 27325, situated within 2| miles of Ash burton. The Land is well fenced and watered, and there is a comfortable Dwelling and good Outhouses upon it, j Sale 8t 12 o'clock. Inspection invited. T. BULLOCK, \.Toint Agents, D. THOMAS, /.. Ashburton. 3 142 _ Friedlander Bros." ~ ~ BULLOCK'S AIdADE, SPECIAL ENTRIES. SATURDAY, IFrIL 8 1893. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., have received instructions to Sell (in conjunction with Mr David Thomas) on account of Mkssrs Mawson Bkos., the following Lots of DRAUGHT MARES and GELDINGS BAST MARE "Pride," 8 years. BROWN MARE "Nell," 6 years, by Victor. BAY MARE "Bell," 4 years, by Kelvin. BAY MARE " Beauty," 3 years, by Kelviii. BAY GELDING "Sam," 3 years, by Jvelyin. BAY GELDING " Tom," 3 years,' by Kelvin. —Also— GREY HARNESS MARE, 6 years old, perfectly quiet in any harness splendid tandem leader. The Draughts are all good work ;rs, and can be guaranteed Sound and Staunch. \ Sale at 1 p.m. R. FMEDLANDER, 4§28 Auctioneer. 1) LEAK ING sTTTe AT CHERTSEY. WEDNESDAY^ APRIL 12, 1893. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., have received instructions from Mb Charles L. Hart, (who is giving up farming) to sell at Auction on his farm, Quigley's Road, the whole of his FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, ETC., Comprising,— 6 Draught Horses 1 Trap Mare by Black wood Abdallah 1 Polled Angus Cow (in profit) ! Pedigree Breeding Sows and Boar 80 Pigs 10 Killing Sheep flfjassey Harris Binder (new) Five-leaf Harrows 1 Double-furrow Plough Portable Whare Cambridge Roller 1 Duncan Dray Dog Cart and Harness Avery Weighing Machine f Tons Oaten Chaff. Household Furniture and a large, quantity of Sundries, Luncheon Provided. Sale at twelve o'clock. No Reserve. , \ . , R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. By kind permission of Mr Hart, extra entries will be received. 3*164 ashburtqS Trotting Club. AUTUMN MEEHNG. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2% 1893. Handicappers — Messrs H. Piper and J. C, Duncan. PBOfiBAMnK.! Maiden Handicap (saddle) |of 20 soys» second horse 3 "soys from the stake" . Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 10s. One mile and a-half. Lagbihor Handicap (harness) of 25 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake: Nomination, 12a 6d. Acceptance, 12s 6d. Two miles. "' District Handicap (saddle) of SO «pys; second horse 3 soy.s froih the stake. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance 10a. Tws miles. Ashburton Handicap (saddle) of 30 soya } second horse 5 soys from ihe stake/ Nomination, 15s. Acceptance, J%» Three m^les. ■,■■•■■, Noyjei, HAifpio,vp (saddle) oi 20 soys. The \yinner to Be sold by auction and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, Nomination, 15s. Acceptance free. Qne mile and a=haU. Dash Handicap (saddle) of 25 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the atake. Nomina tion, 12s 6d, Acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile, Handicap Recovery Stakes (saddle) of 25 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 12s 6d. Accept ance, 12s 6d. Two miles. REGULATIONS. NOMINATIONS, with tho Uu»t two performances, by 9 p..m. on SATURDAY, April \S, \m, at Central Hotel, Ashburton. Handicaps'declared Wednesday. April 19. ACCEPTANCES by 9 p.m. on SATUR DAY, April 22. s The District Race shall be confined tjo horses owned and trained in the Ashburton County prior to March 1, 1893. DAVID ZANDER, 4 6? $ccr«ttfy,



The Best Tea IN THE WORLD Ifyslop's CeySon. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 0a he! Hfcreefc. Cbristchureh. (Shins, Guns, Guns. JUST LANDED, FROM £2 TO £20 EACH. SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL, BREECH AND MUZZLE LOADING, AT EXCEPTIONALLY Hi O W I» »I GE », BY THE BEST MAKERS AND GUARANTEED NEW STOCK. Cartridges, Shot, Powder, AND ALL SPORTING REQUISITES AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRJQES. WE, ARE SHOWING NEW STOCKS of Stove Register Grates, Fenders, Paperhangings, Electro-Plated Ware Toola, Oils, Colours, Ploughshares, etc. LAMPS AND LANTERNS for the Winter just opening. JOHN ORR & GO. IRONMONGERS & PROVISION MERCHANTS. -. ~*l:i--i^-.&<m fe< •; V'B^ •'



STOP! STOP!! V>\J^J Jj AND READ! II WE HAVE NOW UNPACKED OUR STOCK OP NEW GUN S . . FOR THIS SEASONS SHOOTING,— Umsisting of Single and Double Barrel Breech Loaders; also Hamnwleas Guns, ac ™™ ™™ of the noted Martini Henry Pattern. AS FOR FINISH, STYLE AND.QUALITY, WE CAN RECOMMEND THEM. Uur price is from £1 to £7 10s, and if once in the hfenda of a sportsmwi, will oe found m every respect equal, if not superior, to many guns sold at three times tne price. So those anxious to procure a gun which will give them thorough satis- ReqStelinl^l^ inspection. All kinds of Ammunition and Sportmen's Stephens Bros., market House. jiaZ William Stocks. cTfOSriK MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, ZyJ\ \ CHRISTChURCH % WwE&B IX7ISHES to call the attention of persons in wanfof M^^B "' Monumental Work that he intends to sell the HH present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd otner Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. HHH| -^ron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings.reduced io price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with thf A|H^H^ trade done in first-class order. An early inspeotiot MbmL invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason isfe^^9Bi *ble ofler for fche Preaenfc Stook rosult in • •»'•• f^^^HuH VTilliam Stacks. TO FARMERS. VH" E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY 1000 HURDLES 12 Tons ROOFING IRON 20 Tons No. 8, 9, 10 FENCING-WIRE 6 Tons BARB W IRE IRON STANDARDS punched to order, ALL AT REDUCED PBICES. SHEKP NETTING in any quantities PLOUGH SHARES, all kinds OUR STOCK OF BUILDING MATERIALS is the Largest in the j County. ■ * PAINTING AND PAHERIIANGINGS a Speciality. . BIRCH TIMBER at 8s Gd per 100 ft. W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS JAND IMPORTERS. AUtiNTS FOR|S oyayn 1 «ura l 2 ee l S? inp*ny> \.Grey Valley Coal CouiDany.



STRAYED into my yard, dark Bay Hack, newly shod. Owner mar have same by paying expenses. H. PRIMMER. 4 37 ??!»»! U.S.S. 00. B^« Jm ■ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL s TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, \z.& Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. r Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Reduced fares over all the Company's lines. For particulars apply to MILES & GO., LTD. Agents for Ashburton STEAM CfIAFF^CUTTING AND CRUSHING. UEORGE OsBORNB Begs to announce that he is PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF AND CRUSH GRAIN IN ANY QUANTITY He uses Messrs Andrews and-Beaven's best Canterbury Chaffcutter, and their crusher with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satis* faction. Orders may be left with MR GUDSELL, Or GEORGE OSBORNE, ' 3*5 Willowby. ME MOUNT SOMERS COLLIERY. A LL outstanding accounts of monies CX. due to me for coal purchased prior to 31st March, MUST BE PAID before APRIL 11, otherwise they will be sued for without further notice, CUTH. B. KNIGHT, ASHBURTON. [A CARD], MRS A. C."cLaRIDGE, TEACHER OF & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. ——!—_ 3 211 sxaok. firs 3. «25 Reward £25 THE Undersigned offers the above Reward to any one who will give such information as. will lead to the eon. ™stl, on°f »»y person wilfully causine Stack P V es in any part of the Ashburton , County. i . DAVID THOMAS^ Art»bMrtop, ,



KAIAPOI HOUSE. J HI CHOICEST PRODUCTIONS Hi] DRESSES i . OF ENGLISH, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURES. MILLINERY OF THE HIGHEST ART. SEALRTTE JACKETS AUTUMN pur truihh) JACKBW **» FUR TRIMMED CLOAKS WINTER, THREE-QUARTER CLOAKS Ladies 1 and Oirli' WATRRPROOOW A HANDSOME WINTER DRESS FROM lOs 6d. MITCHELL and TURNER GREAT BARGAINS. LAST SIX DAYS IN THE OLD TOWN HILL. ANDREW ORR. WILLIAM SPARROW, ((Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE ; Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Price* that bar* m« L,,. heard of in Ashbvrton Come and See for Yourself NEWKBI Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings 'TOTK THE ADDRESS S9* The Shop between J. Scaly and Go. 1* «m H. C. Segen. EAtJ STREET. ABHBURTON) William Patching, ' EAST STREBT SOUTH, fJAS ALWATB IS STOCK- Tanto-Oalioo, Duck and prill j x*rpaulin«, Dray and Rick Coven (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to fire inches), Win Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron > and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Hone Coren (all qualities), Tents and BSiatqaees on hire, from 12 z 24 to 26x60. , * WHEAT. WHEATS WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICKS. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in ow NEW GRAIN STORK, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. ULL SUED OORNSACKS ft TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT RATES rßollitt & Co., Canterbury mills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTOK,