Ashburton District, M.U, 1.0.0. F.

.. ♦ — — Thif* annual meeting of the above district was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, on Wednesday last. The following officers were in attendance :— Prov. G.M. J. Mil«s, Deputy Prov.U.M. J. Tucker, Prov. O.S. R. Minnis, Tyler P.G. Thomas Norgan; also delegates from the various Lodges in the district. The Prov. G.M. delivered an address, giving an outline of the business which had been transacted during the year, and concluded by giving the delegates a hearty welcome to the meeting. The ordinary j routine business being disposed of, a sum of money was voted to the Queensland Relief Fund. It was decide 1* to hold the ! next half-ye*rly meeting at Water ton. j The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Prov. G.M., J. Tucker (Ashburton); Deputy Prov. G.M., T. Williams (Tinwald) ; treasurer, 0. Reid ; auditor, P. Grant ; book examiners, 0. Beid, J; Tucker, and J. Keir. The officers elect were installed into their chairs by P.P.G.M. C. Reid, P.P.G.M. J. Corbitt acting as conductor. The officers elect returned thanks. It was! resolved that P.P.G.M. J. Miles have his name placed on the merit board. A hearfcy vote of thanks was accorded 10 the j retiring officers and auditors. At 6.30 p.m. a P.Gr.'s meeting was held, when members holding necessary certificates received their respective degrees, .At the conclusion of the meeting P.P.G.M. J, Miles, on behalf of the Loyal Ash burton Lodge, invited the district officers, dele gates, and visitors to a banquet, to which between forty and fifty members and visitors safe down, and a very enjoyable evening was spent.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

THE HOME ROLE BILL. [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION] London, March 9. A Parnellite Convention at Dublin insists on unconditional amnesty as a condition of national settlement. London, March 10. The Parnellitei have pledged them selves to support the second reading of the Home Rule Bill, but reserve the freedom of offering amendments in Committee. The Premier intends to resist the obstructionists, and is making arrangements to sit on Saturdays. Capetown, March 9. The Afrikander Bund is agitating for the reduction of the period within , which colonial Acts may be vetoed by the Imperial authorities. Washington, March 10 Irish Americans are discussing the feasibility of raising £30,000 for the general election which is expected to follow the passing of the Home Rule Bill by the House of Commons. Oaieo, March lp. Riaz Pasha, the new Premier, is trying to focua in himself all the power that is expected to result frovn the impending reforms. (Received March 11, 11 a.m.) London, March 10. The Evicted Tenants Commission recommend that the Commission be empowered to settle disputes between land owners and tenants, and to ad vance money to the latter for the pay ment of arrears of purchase, and with which to stock their holdings. The report will be discussad in the House of Commons on Monday. Mr Labouchere's Payment of Mem bers Bill provides for an honorarium of £280 per annum, and a free railway pass to the district in which the member resides. Sir Edward Grey, Parliamentary Secretary of the Foreign office ; reply ing to a question in the House of Commons, stated that the representa tions made to France on the subject of deporting recidivistes to New Cale donia had not been lost sight of, although the Imperial Government were not prepared to suggest to thf French Government the transfer of the island to Great Britain. Mr Gladstone has postponed the second reading of the Home Rult Bill from March 13 to March 16.

The Floods at Newcastle.

[PER PKKSS ASSOCIATION.] Newcastle, March 10. The water is up to the eaves of the houses near Raymond Terrace, and a steamer with boats was despatched to rescue the inhabitants, many of whom were clinging to the roofs. She brought back three hnndred. The public buildings are crowded, and pro visions are scarce. Nearly all the farmers have lost theii live stock. All the collieries have been obliged to stop work, and between three and four thousand miners are thrown out of employment. All eemmunication with Maitland is cut off. Winter's large agricultural works there have been washed away. I (Received March 11,12.20 p.m.) Newcastle, March. 11. It is feared that the Federal will be come a total wreck. The crew are still aboard and there is no immediate danger of the vessel going to pieces. Maitland is in a deplorable condi tion, and the country round about is like an inland sea. Upwards of a thousand families are flooded out, and a good deal of damage has been done to railway lines.

SPORTING.

I CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

I (PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION)

Ohristchukch, March 10. The following handicaps have been de- Great Easter Handicap, of 500 soys. Seven furlongs.

COMMERCIAL.

MB DAVID THOMAS.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market in the Ashburton district for the week endiug March 7 as follows : —On Tuesday at the Tinwald yards the usual weekly sale of live stock was held. In spite of ths many buyers being away at the Cheviot sale, the bidding was brisk and the attendance was numerous. I cleared every line I had in with the exception of 200 sheep, at prices satisfactory to vendors. The. total yarding consisted of 11,596 sheep, 16 head of cattls, and 30 pigs, of which my entry comprised 5837 sheep and 14 head of cattle There wereseveralnicelinesolFered and among them I sold —35 fat crossbred ewes, 103 3d ; 42 fat merino ewes, 5s 8d ; 18 fat crossbred ewes, 10s 4d ; 113 two-tooth ewes, 13s 9d ; 113 prime merino wethers, 93 5d ; 20 prime merino wethers, 10s; 84 four and six-tooth ewes, Us 9d; 923 eight-tooth ewes, 13s; 187 two-tooth ewes, 14s 8d; 100 crossbred lambs, 8s 3d ; 43 fat crossbred ewes, 10s ; 200 crossbred ewes, 9a sd; 56 two-tooth wethers, 12s 3d; 174 lambs, 12s 4d. My sales in cattle were—l fat steer, 13 18s 6d;

1 fat cow, £7 10s ; 4 fat cattle, £4 10s 6d ; 1 springer, £3 2s 6d ; 1 springer, £5 2s 6d. I have placed privately during the week 3671 sheep of mixed classes at satisfactorj prices. _

GALE AND FLOODS AT WELLINGTON.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

Wellington, March 11. The southerly gale wish rain continues. The low-lying portions of the town are flooded, and in Grainger street the water entered the houses. Fences, chimney pots, orchards, and gardens in all direc tions have suffered, and shipping is at a standstill. Slips are feared on the railway lines. No serious damage is reported. This is the worst southerly gale e> perienesd for years. One or two small slips have occurred on the Manawatu railway line, a mile out, whieli prevented the train leaving town this morning. Other slips arc reported farther up. It is expectel that com munication will be restore! during the day. AH the Jand lines between Wellington and other parts of the North Island are interrupted but the Telegraph Depart ment have communication with Wanganui •andthe West Coast bymeans of the Waka puaka-Wangariui cable. It is reported that heavy floods have occurred at Petone, but no information ie available. All means of communication is suspended. Later.

At noon to-day there were evidences of the rain clearing off, bub a strong gale is still blowing. All the low lying portions of the town have sustained damage. In Grainger street there is five feet of water in the houses, and the families had to be removed. Along Thorndon Quay the flood-water entered buildings, /but no serious damage was done. About two hundred yards of the pea wall of Thorndcn esplanade was washed away, the damage being considerable. The hills above the Tinakori road, dis charged a large quantity of water into the guUy below the road and hill in which are numerous residents. A number of the latter were rescued with difficulty and m one or two instances horses were drowned in the stable. A t Kai warrawarra the river scoured out the approach of the railway bridge, thus disconnecting railway com munication with the Hutt^ but coaches join the train on the other side of the bridge. Beyond the Hutt there are slips on the line and on the Rimutaka incline a heavy fall of earth has taken place, while atthe far end of the Wellington-Eketahuna railway near Mangamahoe the line is blocked and traffic entirely suspended. It is expected that it will be a week before through communication is restorep. In the Hutt dibtrict the river ovei-flowed and residences on the bank are in danger. The occupants were removed in boats, and took refuge in the railway goods sheds and carriages. In lone city hotel the cellar fell into whatjs believed to be the Eevver, and someofth'econtents were washedaway. Hoardings and sign boards were levelled in many directions. A number of con stables have been despatched to the Hutt to assist in the rescue work. A tremen dous sea is running in the harbor. The departure of the Talune, which should have gone south yesterday, has been post poned until Monday. Five families, representing thirty-one ■persons, who were flooded out in Granger street have lost everything and the Benevolent §ociefy is providing for them. All sorts of exaggerated rumors are pre valent as to the extent of the damage done by the floods. ' A small railway bridge on the Welling ton-tMaster ton railway line has been washed away, also a stone embankment. at Ngahauranga. Railway traffic is entirely suspended.

The quarter mile swimming championship at Lyttleton clock to-clav resulted—H. J Bailey, Auckland, 1; J. A. Murphy, bast Christchnreb, 2; E. A. Murphy, Gisbcrne, 3. Time—7nda 13sec. A most successful concert in aid of the Queensland Relief Fund .was held in the Wakanui school onl/rida,y eyefpirig.'mth very- satisfactory results, l>oth financially and otherwise - LlO, we understand having been taken. We bold over a more extended iGOtice!

THE ASHBUBION GUJAKDiAN: SATURDAY, MAKPB 11,1893.



st lb St. Hippo ... 9 9 The Workman 9 4 Clanranald .... 9 3 Slepniak ... 9 3 Merganser .. 9 2 Hippomenes.. 813 Prime Warden 8 12 Launceston ... 811 Florrie -. 811 Morpheus ... 8 10 Wakawatea... 8 9 Kulnine ... 8 5 Young Cheviot 8 4 Heather Bell 8 3 The Dancer .„ 8 2 Palliaer ... 7 13 Lady Zetland 712 Melinite ... 7 12 Sword Belt ... 7 11 Retina ... 7 11 Swivel .. 710 Thame ... 710 KILDARE ST] st lb Norton ... 13 2 Freeman ... 12 8 Magpie ... 11 3 | Christmas ....11 0| Gbkat Autumn- Ha One mile a

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Saracen .•■ 7 8 Q. of Trumpa £7 8 North AtlanticJ|7 8 Dreamland ... 7 7 Scot Free ... 7 5 llustre ... 7 5 /Conjurer ... 7 4 Captive ... 7 a KateGreenaway 7 3 Außevoir ... 7 0 Paramu .•' 6 13 Wyvern ... 611 Awarua Rose 610 Frivolity ... 6 9 Pique ... 6 9 The Lumper... 6 8 TangiMaid... 6 8 Ua ... 6 8 Dora ..» 6 8 Chris ... 6 7 Changeling ... 6 7 1

I EEPLECHASE. St lb Erin-go-Bragh 10 11 Clarence •• 10 9 Justice ... 9!" Wild Irishman 9 7 .NTOOAP, Of 500 SOYS. rad a half.



st lb St Hippo ... 9 6 Stepniak ... 813 Clanranald ... 8 13 Merganser ... 8 12 Prime Warden 8 12 Boulanger .. 810 Launceston ... 8 10 Orackshot ... 8 7 Florrie ... 8 6 MerrieEngland 8 5 H ippomenes.. 8 2 Palliser ... 7 12 Retina ... 7 10 Cempesfc ... 7 8 SLulnine ... 7 8 3. of Trumps 7 7

I • STi I" Thame ... 7 7 Heather Bell 7 7 Crown Jewel 7 4 I Rosfeldt ... 7 3 Lady Zetland 7 1 Revolution ... 7 1 North Atlantic 7 1 Scot Free ... JO' Lustre •• 6 11 Captive .. 610 XT C Q Wyvern .. « o Awarua Rose 6 7 Kate G reenaway 6 7 Ua ' - 6 7 | The Lumper... 6 7



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The much talked of and marvellous Steen-Smith American mystifiers open their Ashburton season of two nights ab the Odfellows' Hall thiß evening. This mysterious combination has achieved enormous success since arrival from ban Francisco and the colonial press has amply endorsed the eulogistic opinions of the American critics. Their seasons at Auck land, Napier, Wellington, Dunedin and Phristchurch have been mO3t successful and they have succeeded in completely jnystifying the inhabitants of those cities. Madame Steen h a marvellous being, her second sight and clairvoyant manifesta tions closely approach the supernatural, Professor Steen who assists ,in the marvellous phenomena ia the originator of the celebrated Georgia Magnet and hails from the leading theatres of the old and »9W Worlds. His weird workings have been attributed to superhuman influence and the audiences Bfter seeing these wonderful artiste are more mystified than ever. "To describe the marvellous performances of the I-Jteens onl^ serves to frustrate the proverty of our language says the » HawkVs B*y Herald » and that this is an indisputable fact has been con ceded by the ablest critics and scientists of the colony, Ashburtonites evidently har« a, great and intellectual treat m store for them, one which may only happen in a lifetime and we advise all not to miss the performances of* those world renowned people. ■ :i '



William Palciiiag, i EAST STREET SOUTH, "PI AS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes/, Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twinei Pig Neta, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and M&rquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. ' \£*7 William Stocks, £lF2%^ monumental mason, Madras Street SoutJi, jj^-^ CHRISTChURCH, \ _miffi____m to call the attention f»f persons" hi want of gWfkt^kW W Monumental Work that he intends to sell the J»''i! li'liiH present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd fiSllnH other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. fIHUH *ron fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in flKflufl price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the jHKillill trade done in first-class order. An early inspection jflsMwSSmLi invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason jflfcmHfflSEL able ofier for the present Stock w*)l result in »sale. , jSBSBg WILLIAJTiTOCKg "HAETEST CHEQUES," WILL SOON FIND TFEIR WAY TO j Craigliead and Berryman. BECAUSE: —''We want New Suits after harvest-, and as we stroll up and down East Street we always admire their new Tweeds and Fancy Coatings, and test the quality." . ■ " BECAUSE Craig-head and Bberyman havo the Largest Stock of Fashionable and most Durable Tjiiloring. Goods in the District to select from." " BECAUSE ¥ou can always depend upon Craiohead and Bekrvman f«r " A GOOD FIT, "FIRSTCLASS WORK," "BEST VALUF,,' and •• PATISFACTION IN EVJSRY RE SPECT." —SPECIAL.— Strong Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure.. ... 218._ Good Hairline Tweed Trousers to measure ... ... 21s^ GRAIGHEAD & BERRYIAN, Tailors and Outfitters, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



MR T. BULLOCK. COftlAc T. 5.777, Cox street. 3^iW \J JL v/p» for sale at the abcye figure. Capital building sifce, best side of the street. Liberal terras if lequired, viz., £2 cash, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS* ArtK Commodiouß Store in West (^Oi-F* Street, Mental required for the year—£3s. Apply to j rr T^BULLOCK. A BARGAIN.—-ilSections number 17, 18,19, 20, together with Cottage,' Allen ton. Apply to T. BULLOCK. NICE LITTLK PROPERTY AT WATERTON. WHAT IS OFTEN ASKED FOR. A Small Farm, with Dwelling House, etc. eyf\ Acres, conveniently situated, not OM far from the Water ton School, divided by well grown fences into pad dncks, well watered. There is a Dwelling House of five rooms and other improve ments. Very desirable property for an industrious man. Easy terms. & TOO Reward. I HEREBY OFFER the above reward to anyone giving such information as will lead tp the conviction of the person who wilfully 'set fire to the Stacks of John Corbitt, near Ashburton, on Thursday night. 3t22 EDWARD CORBITT. ADVANCE TINWALT). fl Hawkln* IS now Opening in his Ne>r Shop, a very Choice Assortment of Goods, consisting of BLANKETS, WOOLS, FLANNELS, FANNELETTES BOOTS Am SHOES, AND ALL KINDS UP M APERY, At Prices that challenge these of any Draper in Ashburton or Christchurch. The Bootmaking Department is in charge of a first class workman, secured in order to make this branch of the busi ness a special feature. 3§l BOT FLY. rnHE WELL ~KNOWN PAGE'S -I- HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate I the skin THE liORSE^ITrIEN D. "OAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oila. Sure cure _L for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wound a. Numbers of Testimonials <?a,n be produced. Ohortsey Mr T, McDowell, Store keeper, for Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Sly Clark, Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Sad^le^, For Timaru, Mr Price, S^, dA^-' ■■ "ssk: leaker and Proprietor E. W. PAOB,



STEAM CHAFF CUTTING AND CRUSHING. VJT E ORGE OsBORNE 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, Tinwald j Or, GEORGE OSBORNE, 3*5 Willowby. G. JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL : WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY OF Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. E3a» Please note the address— G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &o , * East Street, Ashburton. PUBLIC NOTICE. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theit \ CLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIICRS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr 3. X. FORQ will be given to all Sto&k, etc., eommitte<] to their care far disposal, either by Public Auction <ftr Private Treaty, and Client may have entiro oonfidenoe th>fc theii interests will he fully protected. CLEARING SALES w;Vi »ta'hft* their careful attend^ either in Town o Country. &T..-FOBD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, i 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON



■ N O T I O B - : .;v|i W. H. COLLIER | BEGS TO INTIMATE THAT HE HAS MOVED BACK 10 THB;| NEW BUILDING S| AT ;''■-& "Tlie Corner," 1 ■- i-i. Wmch Customers will find to be the best lighted and most oonreaiesfe '^ Shop in Ashbnrton. , >;, A very Large and Complete Stock has arrired from Home, and tha ;%F! large shop is stocked to overflowing. f\ All Goods will be sold at prices that cannot be touched. ;: A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OP DRAPERY t !| The finest and most fashionable display of DREBS GOODS in AlhbjOrtOta^| THE LARGE SHOW ROOM \\js Is a sight to be. seen, and is filled with the V.: | NEWEST FASHIONS IN MANTLES, JACKETS, MILLINERY, <I FEATHERS, COitSfiTS, «fee, Ac. ;^ LADIES who only wish to inspect, as well as those who wish to purchatf-:'-j will be cordially welcomed. , ;^t W. H. COLLIER, 5 " The Corner." _.xl Temporary Premises ; old to w jst ii al4i (Next MB RANDALL). 4 ANDRRW ORR :':] "CTAVING REMOVED to the above address willl hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE OF i Drapery, Clothing and Boots, FOR -L ONE MONTH DURING THE REBUILDING OF HIS OLD PREMISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ashburton. t —COME EAELY— ANDREWS ORR. . Great Cheap Sale -OF— SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, •N O W_ ON IN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GRPAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. _ Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains S. W. ALCORIST & CO., - EAST STREET. . THE PEOPEIBTGBS OF THE MANDARIN AND TIGER Pure Blended Teas - « HA.YE much pleasure In announcing that they have now made arrangeqnentc through the Agency of ]TIE»4!iKH HTBPIffEHni BROS MAJIKET HUUtfE, for the introduction into the Ashburton District of these now universally favored Teas. THE MANDARIN BLENDS aie a skilful combination of the Choicest Teat o China, India and Ceylon. THE TIGER BRANDS are the first Blends introduced into the colony contain ing a judicious mixture of the highly flavored Oeylons with tha rich strong Indians* Retailed at 2s, 2s 4d, and 2s Bd, in packets, tins, and half chests. Every sensible and economical Housewife will give these Teas a trial against h«r present mixture. Samples may be obtained from MESSRS STEPHENS BROS. J. RATTRAY & SON, Dunedin, 65 Wholesale Agent*. KAIAPOI HOUSE VTOW IN THE FRONT RANK WITH Complete Stocks- OF LINOLEUMS OILCLOTHS 'i CARPETS gj MATTINGS MATS | RUGS CURTAINS B MUSLINS s s BLANKETS SHEETINGS c 0 t Household fjlneita and Furntaliliiar* A SPECIALTY. MITCHELL and TURNER,



IyHAW th«re t» »>ot *3S lOs-Where "■^©MAII*, March IS, at Bicycle Baces Entertainments. rro-*iciHT. FOITIOIIT. AND MONDAY NIGHT. Oddfellows 9 Hall. EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION. The Wokld Famed ST JE EN- 8 JJWLIT H, American MystlfflLers. MARTHA E. STEEN, The Empress of Second Sight. CHAS, N. STEEN. Originator of the Georgia Magnet and th< World s Exposer of Spiritualism. OSCAR SMITH, The Refined Humorist and. Ventriloquist. Thought Reading, Second Sight, Mental Telegraphy, and Supernatural Wondei Wordings. Prices—3s, 2s, and Is. Box Plan at H. Friedlander's. •d%SG TBAVERS VALE, Representative- MR JOHN G- RESELL. "IMPORTANT SALE OF PIGS. HINDS SALE. THURSDA.Y, MARCH 16, 1893. MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Lean »ud Mercantile A«ency Company, Limited), have received instructions from various Clients to sell by Public Auction it the above yards, — On account of Mr McKeage— rjf\(\ CROSSBRED EWKS (Cold ( \)\J stream). rjf\(\ PRIME FAT LAMBS. f7AA Forwaid STORE LAMBS. On account Mr John Withell— ipJA FAT and STORE PIGS. f)i'j BREEDING SOW," 3. -J n/^j LINCOLN EWES. H, H. SBORKTAN, A sent. 378 JOHN R. BLAND. Auctioneer. Mr D. Thomas ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1893. ! i SHALL have for S ile nt che above fixture the following lines of >Sheep : 1 700 Crossbred LAMBS £A| V Crossbred TWO-TOOTHS. D. THOMaS, 3+70 Ashburton. HINDS SALIttABDS. MARCH 16, 1893. JWILL OKPER FOR SALE at the above fixture:— ZLOO Crossbred WETHERS, two *vU tooths OCi() Merino EWES /■tnn Two tooth EWES and *J\J\J withers 200 Crossbt'ed EWES. B. THOMAS, 3»49 Ashburton. HINDS SALEYARDS^OMPANY, Limited. TIE NEXT SALE OF STOCK at i. the Company's Yard«, will be held ON TBUKSDAY, 16th INBT. The following special lines have been entered for the dale on, the 16th inst:— 700 FAT LAMBS -700 TORE LAMBS- A Bood And also a line of Coldatreain CROSS BRED EWES. The DATES of the THREE SUCCEEDING SALKiS WILL BE THURSDAY, APRIL 13. THURSDAY, MAY 11, AND THURSDAY, JUNE 8. JOHN McKEAGUE, 3 16 Secretary. f|OI'T l»e Connplcnnno by yenr ■-^ ■ altaeiice on March Is, 1803 # Public Notices ~" LAND~FOBI3IIOPPiNG. fTIENDERS will be received by the J undersigned up to 4 o'clock on SATURDAY, March 2b, 18*3, f>r crop ping 550 Acres of Lanl situated near Droraore, the Property of Messrs Clark Bros., and being R.S. 27032—3. 300 acres have been down in Clover for five years, and 250 acres, three years. For particulars apply D. THOMAS, 3*69 Ashbiirton. ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALi'YARDS CO , LIMITED. THE ANNUAL Kam & Ewe Fail* AVILL BE HELD AT THE TINWALI) SALBYAEDS ON Thursday, *larch 23, 18 9 3, Commencing with Ewes at 11 o'clock punctually. OWNEBS of Sheep are requested to forward particulars of their entries to their agents as early as possible, so that proper accommodation may be provided. GEORGE JAMESON, 2|40 Secretary, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. S.S. MIOWEBA AND WARRIMOO. THF LARGEST AND SWIFTEST STEAMERS IN THE TRADE. y^SSb* WARBIMOO, \\f ILLSailfor Sydney and Melbourne, V V yia Wellington and Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, at 5 r m. Passengers and cargo at lovyest raters, s %. Ca,, Agents, Ohristch'urch .and Lyttelton. Local Agent, HENRY ZANDER, _ ofctf 9 AfteriuMKi.



' UPPER ASH BURTON ROAD BOAftD., TVr OTIOE is hereby given that all out- j , -*-^ standing rates unpaid on March 25 will be dued for without further notice. By order, J. DAVISON, 3J71 Ashburton. CHURCH. THE Rev D. D. Rodger, Moderator of Assembly, will conduct the ser vices in the Ashburton Presbyterian Church on SUNDAY NEXT (To-morrow), Morning and Evening, Mid at Wakanui in the Afternoon. 3§75 FUNERAL NOTICE. f|!HE Friends of Mr Isaac Lewie are 1_ respectfully informed that the Funeral of his beloved wife, Jane, will move from the residence of Mr Francis Lewis, Tinwald, on SUNDAY, the 12th insfc, at 2.30 p.m., for the^Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 3J74 Undertakers. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. ALL RATES due to the Board mußt be paid to us on or before APRIL Ist prox,, at our Office, Bullock's Arcade, or they will be SUED' FOR without further notice. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 3J51 Clerks to'tile Board. LOJSGB ACfl ROiDtBOARD. "]^T"O Small Birds Eggs' o^ Heads will _LM be taken after MARCH 14th INST., and sll orders must be presented before that date. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, 3§37 Clerks to the Board. ASHBURTON POULTRY SOCIETY. 'T^HE Annual Meeting of the Ashburton JL Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society will be held on MONDAY* Evening, March 13, at tight o'clock, at the Arcade Chambers. 3 40 E. E. TASKER, Hon. See.- STAC X Fill ES~ £25 sU:waki> £25 ""p.HE Undersigned offers the above J Reward to any one who will give such information as will l?ad to the con viction of any per.-xm wilfully causing' Sfcack Fires in any part of the Ashburton Dounty. DAVID THOMAS, 3*33 Ashburton. ASHBTTHTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, ft^HE Annual General Meeting of Shwe -*■ holders of the above Society will be held at the Office, Tancred street, on MONDAY, March 13, 1893, at 3 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, 3*64 Manager. A PUBLIC TRIAL OF P. & D. DUNCAN'S PATENT TWITCH GRUBBER WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, March 14, ON the Land of MR P. DUFFY, opposite the Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, commencing at 11 a.m. , - - "3§56 QUEENSLAND RELIEF FUND. \ LL Persons having Subscription /\_ Lists in their possession, must send the same to His Worship the Mayor, before THURSDAY NEXT, the 16th March insb., on which day the lists will be finally closed,. The next meeting of the General Com mittee will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, on FRIDAY r the 17th March inst., at 8 p.m. 4 . R. BIRD, Mayor. Ashburton, March 8, 1893. 3|47 T^REfeDEN T3IANO /JOMPANV PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM. SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STPJNGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HOKAOE A. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 1 162 JOHX I*. ftESTJSLIi, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST BTRM«T, ASHBURTON. GKAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT &c. CASH PUECHASEE OF " WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. 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, Clovor, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST, CURRENT PRICES, AGENT FOR THB New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, -jce. JOHN G. REWTELL, In conjunctioa with the aissvr keilixii ioas * ««B. CAKTILi: AOKIVCY CO., Id. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Vuctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, ara prepared to transact Farm and Station Bus^ne§3 | on the most fayo^bjlfl tpr^. WQOJL4, W<&&Xa, WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES .MADE AOaINST ENSUING CLIPS. Commission on Adj^c^s, anc^ alj t,ho LOWEST CURRENT RATES Of