changes ” are from the United States or Australia, for the colonists are often more interested and concerned about local affairs in the old country than they are with the doings in the metropolis. Against the wall, too, hangs a picture of a fine steamer careering under full sail and steam, and near it a coloured sectional map of some new township marked out in squares. These are the advertisements of an Atlan tic or Australian line, or of both ; and the editor is their agent. When the young ploughman resolves to quit the hamlet for the backwoods of America or the sheep walks of Australia, he comes here to engage his berth. When the young farmer wearies of waiting for dead men s shoes—in no other way can he hope to occupy an English farm—he calls here and pays his passage-money and his bread shoulders and willing hands are shipped to a land that will welcome him. A single shelf supports a few books, all for refer ence, such as the “ Clergy,” for the Church is studied, and the slightest change that concerns the district carefully recorded. EDITORIAL DUTIES. The bailiff or farm-steward of a neigh bouring estate comes in to insert an ad vertisement of timber for sale, or of the auction of the ash poles annually felled. A gamekeeper calls with a notice not to sport or trespass on certain lands. The editor has to write out the advertisement for these people, and for many of the farmers who come, for countrymen have the greatest dislike to literary effort of any kind, and can hardly be persuaded to write a letter. Even when they have written the letter they get the daughter to address the envelope, lest the Post Office should smile at their rude penman ship. The business of preparing the ad vertisement is not quickly concluded, for just as it is put down to their fancy, they recollect another item which has to be added. Then they stand and gossip about the family at the mansion and the affairs of the parish generally, totally oblivious of the valuable time they are wasting. Farmers look in to advertise a cottage or a house in the village to let, and stay to explain the state of the crops, and the why and the wherefore of So-and-so leaving his tenancy. DILATORY ADVERTISERS. The largest advertisers .invariabty put off their orders till the morning _ of the paper going to press, from sheer inatten- ; tion. On that busy morning, auctioneers’ ( clerks rush in with columns of auction sales of cattle, sheep, horses, hay or stand crops (according to the season of the year), and every species of farm produce. After them come the solicitors’ clerks, with equally important and lengthy notices of | legal matters concerning the effects of farmers who have fallen into difficulties, of parochial or turnpike affairs, or “Pur- < suant to an Act intituled ‘ An Act to fur ther amend the Law and to Relieve < Trustees.’” These notices have been t lying on their desks for days, but are per- < versely sent down at the last moment, and upset the entire make-up of the paper. Just as the editor has arranged for 1 these, and is in the act to rush up into ' the press-room, a timid knock announces a poor cottage girl, who has walked in from a hamlet six or seven miles away to inquire the address of a lady who wants a servant. This advertisement appeared at least three weeks since, for country folk could in no wise make up their minds to apply under three weeks, and neccessitates a search back through the file, and a refer ence to divers papers. He cannot in com mon courtesy leave the poor girl to wait his convenience, and meantime the steam is up and the machine waiting. When the address is discovered, the girl thinks she cannot remember it, and so he has to write it down on a jjiece of paper for her. CALLERS ON THE EDITOR. $| Almost every one who has a scrap of j news or gossip looks in at the office to chat about it with him. Farmers, who have driven into the town from distant villages, call to tell him of the trouble they°are having over the new schools, and the conflict in the parish as to whether they shall or shall not have a School Board. Clergymen from outlying vicar ages came to mention that a.cottage flower show, a penny reading, a confirmation, or some such event, is impending, and to suggest the propriety of a full and special account. Occasionally a leading landed proprietor is closeted with fox’ at least an hour, discussing local politics, and ascertaining from him the tone of feeling in the district, Modern agricultural society insists upon publicity. The smallest village event must be chronicled, op some one will feel dissatisfied, and inquire why it was not put in the paper. This continual looking towards the paper for everything causes it to exercise a very considerable amount of influence. Perhaps the clergy and gentry are in some things less powerful than the local newspaper, for, from a variety of causes, agricultural society has become ex tremely sensitive to public opinion. The temperate and thoughtful arguments put forward by a paper in which they have confidence’directly affect the tenant far mers. On the other hand, as expressing the views of the tenant farmers, the paper materially influences the course taken by the landed proprietors. INFLUENCE ON THE COMMUNITY. In country districts the mere numerical circulation of a weekly publication is no measure of its importance. The position of the subscribers is the true test. These old-established papers, in fact, represent property. They are the organs of all who possess lands, houses, stock, produce; in short, of the middle class. This is evident from the advertising columns. The lawyer, the auctioneer, the land agent, the farmer, all who have any sub stance publish their business in this medium. Official county advertisements appear in it. The carter and the shepherd jook down the columns of situations vacant as they call at the village inn for a glass of ale, or, if they cannot read, ask some one to read it for them. But they do not purchase this kind of newspaper. The cottage spells over the prints advocat ing the disestablishment of the Church, the division of great estates, and the general subversion of the present order of things. Yet when the laborer advertises, he goes to the paper subscribed to by his master. The disappearance of such an expensive paper is frequently announced as imminent; but the obsolete and ex pensive print, instead of disapearing, flourishes with renewed vitality. Solid matter, temperate argument, and genuine W ork, in the long run, pay the best. An editor who thus conducts his paper is highly appreciated by the local chiefs of his party, and may even help to con tribute to the success of an administra tion. THE COUNTRY EDITOR. The editor has very likely been born in the district, and has thus grown up to understand the wants and the spirit of the farming class. He is acquainted with the family history of the neighborhood, a knowledge which is of much advantage in enabling him to avoid unnecessarily irri tating personal susceptibilities. His private library is not without interest. It mainly consists of old books picked up at the farmhouse sales of thirty years back. At such disposals of household effects volumes sometimes comes to light that have been buried for generations among lumber. Many of these books are valu able and all worth examination. A man of simple and retiring habits, his garden is perhaps his greatest solace, and next to that a drive or stroll through the green meadows ' around. Incessant mental labor has forced him to wear glasses before his time, and it is a relief and pleasure to the eyes to dwell on green sward and leaf, Such a man performs a worthy part in country life, and possesses the esteem of. the country side.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1880.



U.-3 JMW .■LMMMBIi.i Mfjf™ Lost. I" OST, between Waterton and Ashbur _J ton, a Lady’s ULSTER. The finde will be rewarded by leaving it at Quill’ Hotel. ' 952< LOST. ABOUT 20 fat SHEEP, from the Raci Course, branded JW. Apply to J. WARD, 9700 Central Butchery, Ashburton. To Let. TO LET—OAKLEY FARM, Orar (late Mrs. Arenas’), for a term o; ten years.. For further particulars apply to F. LeCREN, Esq., Tiinaru, Or to FRANCIS ARENAS, Temuka, Or to FRIEDLANDER BROS., 876 g Ashburton. A SPLENDID CHANCE. TO LET, for a term of Fifteen Years— -1000 Acres of LAND, situated North Rangitata, in one or more lots. Four Shillings an Acre for the first five years. Valuation will be given for improve ments at the expiration of lease, if ap proved of. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., 8770 Ashburton. Tenders. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for TRIM MING and BURNING Ten Miles of Gorse Fences. Tenders to be sent in by WEDNES DAY, 23rd inst. , to Donald M‘Lean, Lag mohr. 962 g WANTED, TENDERS for LEASING the South Rakaia Town Hall, for a period of One, Two, Three, or Four Years. Tenders to be sent in to the Secretary, Rakaia, on or before WEDNESDAY, 30th JUNE, from whom all particular’s can be obtained. 9G3g ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the execution of certain Additions to the Hospital. Also for Entrance Gates and about 18 chains of sawn timber Fencing. Plana and specifications may be seen at our offices, and tenders, enclosing a guarantee deposit of £5 to be delivered at the County Council offices, on or before Wednesday, June 30th, at noon. FOOKS AND SON, 968 g Architects, &c. K. F. Gray. IMPORTANT SALE OF FREEHOLD TOWN SECTIONS, IN THE TOWN OF TEMUKA ON TUESDAY, JULY 6th, 1880. KF. GRAY has been favored with , instructions from W. Grant, Esq., to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Salerooms, Temuka, on the above date, 1 ALL THAT VALUABLE BLOCK | OF LAND, being part of Rural Section 2417, containing by ad measurement 30 acres (more or less), having a frontage on the Main South road, joining the north side of Te muka, and fronting on the Main Line of Railway. The whole of the above block of land has been surveyed and cut up into Quarter and Half-acre Business and Building Sites, and conveniently sized Sections for Market Gardens and Villa Residences, and will be sold upon the fol lowing unexceptionably favorable terms, viz.; 25 per cent. Cash 25 per cent, in Twelve Months 50 per cent, in Three Years, Bearing Interest at 8 per cent, per annum. Lithographed Plans of the above may be seen at Temuka, Timaru, Point, Win chester, Geraldine, and Ashburton. Sale at 1 o’clock sharp. K. F. GRAY, Auctioneer. The Auctioneer desires to draw the attention of capitalists and others to the above Important Sale, as the terms are so liberal that those possessed of limited means may become owners of Valuable Freehold Sections on the most easy terms ever offered to the public as the land is very rich, and well adapted for nurseries or gardens. 945 g Jameson and Roberta- TUESDAY, 29th JULY. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE AT Wood's Farm, DROMORE. Messrs, jamesun & Roberts (in conjunction with Messrs. Rober Wilkin and Co.) are instructed by th< Trustees of Wood Bros’, estate, to sell b; auction, without reserve, on tin Farm, at Dromore, on TUESDAY, 19TH JUNE. AJI the Stock and Implements, consisting of— -15 useful Draught Horses Drays, Tip-carts, and Frames Ploughs, Harrows Reapers and Binders Mower and Reaper Grass Stripper Broadcast Sower Cambridge Rollers Rakes, Forks Pig Troughs, Grindstones Lot of Harness Horse Covers Tarpaulins, , Tools, Tanks Potatoes, Carrots, Mangolds j 50 Fowls 64 Merino Ewes , 4 Fat Pigs ; Chaff-cutter, Horse-power . &c., &c., &c. t Sale to commence at 11 o’clock sharp. , Luncheon provided, [ A Train leaves Ashburton at 9.30 a. 11 , for Dromore station, which ia only half , mile from the farm JAMESON & ROBERTS. \ ROBERT WILKIN & CO., 969 a Auctioneers.



■Wanted. WANTED— Ail ENGAGEMENT by a Married couple, on a Farm or Station. References. Thoroughly ac quainted with the work. Apply office of this paper. 061 g :e WANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw kins, the Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Soil first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. ' 805g—417c ri >f A LADY of experience wishes for an ENGAGEMENT as Governess or Housekeeper. Apply, office of this paper. 579c-975g Public Notices. PHOTOGRAPHY. —The Photographic Business formerly carried on by Mr. C. Martin was purchrsed by me on the 19th day of January, 1880, and has and will be continued by me from that date. “ Geo. F. Henry. , 972 g h i. e ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE Second Monthly Meeting, for the reading of papers on Farming matters will be held in the upper room of the Town Hall, on TUESDAY EVENING, 22nd JUNE, at 7 o’clock. A dinner will be provided at Shearman’s Hotel for members of the Association at - 6 o’clock. Tickets 2s. 6d. each, can be obtained from Mr. Shearman. GEO. JAMESON, 960 a Secretary. NOTICE. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. s ~]VTOTICE is hereby given that the ' 1 i Mount Somers Road Board propose 1 to STOP a ROAD from the South East i corner of R. S. 23518 to the South East • corner of R. S. 19975, and to take in ex t change thereof a road from the aforesaid ) South East corner of R. S. 23518 to the 3 South East corner of R.S. 24989, joining I Government road at the South West cor ner of R.S. 25614. Plans of the above are now deposited .at the Road Board office, Mount Somers. Dated this 11th day of May, 1880. By order, 1 C. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jtw., . Surveyor to the 841 a Mount Somers Road Board.



Public Noti< BY ORDER OF THE I COURT. SAMUELSON’S RE LEY, OATS, TO BE SOLD by PUB! ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, On the Premises of Mr. Hinds -1 REAP -®- (Sarauelson Oats Barley (in sacks) Bags, etc., etc. Sale at 12 o’cl 577c-974g A. M. I NOTICE, E DAY A R D T i BAKER., Saits debs’ Boil BEGS to intimate to his the public generally day disposed of his Busine and solicits a continuance his successor. ACCOUNTS MR. W. WHITE is x to COLLECT ALL DEI in respect of my Bakery I this date. EDWARD T. . Saundei Ashburton, 9th June, If MOUNT HU FT ROA ROAD CLOSI "VT OTICE is hereby g West Coast Road Corner of Broom Park catting North, is CLOSE notice. Methven, 7th June, 188( Business Noth W. WH I ' CONFECTIONER A! SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, I BEGS to announce that the business lately Edward Taylor, Baker, Buildings, and trusts by st class article at a moderate p continuance of public suppi Best Bread, 41b. Loa [6d. Deliver* C .wSjpV* sag OTT 0 N HORSE CLIPPI 24 Years’ Colonial E HORSES BROKEN IN AND HARNE Moderate Charges. Ap Hotel, or Brighton Boa Triangle ASHBURTON HAL . ROOMS. REDUCED PRI E. A, ; gar: Hairdresser, East WILL REDUCE his 1 June 19th, in ordei times, as follows : GENTS’ HAIRCU: BOYS’ haircutting, undei 3d. SHA Y I N A large and well-asso: Tobacco, Cigars, Perfume Goods, at greatly reduced ] Note the addres /SB* E. A. GAENE Old-Established Haircu



Business Notices. TO FARMERS. undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DBERING TWINE BINDER 1 for the county of Ashburton; • MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder f AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWI&B took the SPECIAL PRPZE at the Oamaru trial etc. JJAYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the ■ coming season. . As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER BN 0 . AGENTS FOB THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND! SOLE AGENTS FOB THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF REGULATING WINDMILLS,



Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & CO. HA YE much pleasure in announc ing to their friends and the public generally, that their stock of WINTER DRAPERY. MILLINERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING HATS AND HOSIERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT, Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND— A Yery Large Assortment of Melbourne Clothing, MADE ESPECIALLY TO ORDER. T. R. HODDER & CO. having been encouraged by their greatly increased trade in the Clothing Department, have ENLARGED THEIR PREMISES, Enabling them to keep a Larger and More Yaried Assortment. Tailoring In all branches by most experienced hands. SUITS, RIDING TROUSERS, HABITS, &c., made on the most im proved principle, at the shortest notice, and as cheap, or cheaper, than any house in Canterbury. T. R. HODDER and CO., seeking to Encourage Local Industries keep a well assorted stock of Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Manufactured Goods. Boots and Shoes, Imported and Colonial make, from the best Christchurch and Dunedin Manufacturers. T. R. HODDER & CO., while not pro- ] fessing to sell everything at COST PRICE, . are prepared to meet EXISTING COM PETITION and to encourage all Cash Purchasers. An experience of twenty six years Colonial storekeeping has taught our Firm the value of a Cash Grocery Business, which they have found succeed so well in Ashburton since bringing down the prices of many leading commodities, which course they are still prepared to continue and show their preferring PROMPT CASH, rather than risk long credit with large profits. Ironmongery AND Crockeryware AT LOWEST FATING RATES. Sole Agents for Singer’s Sewing Machines a Sole Agents for Wanzer Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance ® Company. T. Pv. HODDER & CO. 407c-948g LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PIRIS. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Merchant Tailors, • TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIl? GUARANTEED. 982a-445a ■; REDUCTION. 1 CHEAP! CHEAP! ! CHEAP! ! ! AN unlimited supply of every size of BUILDING TIMBER now on Sale by the undersigned, at 12s. per 100 ft. and upwards. Always in stocb?:— Stakes, Posts and ' Rails, Firewood, ,&c., at cheap rates. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, ,■ - East street, Ashburton. N. B. —Orders for Bridging and Culvert t Timber supplied on the shortest notice. * ,L’ 738 g NEW SADDLERY. &c., &c. Y J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS. & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next to Cookson’s Stables), HAYE recently opened up a Choice Assortment of First-Class Goods, comprising— Double and Single Harness Shaft and Leading Harness Saddles, English and Colonial Horse and Saddle Cloths Rugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, &c., &c. From the best makers, which will be sold at most reasonable prices. Harness of every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. J. TAIT AND CO., (Next Cooksok’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station, Ashburton. 915 g J. R. CHAPMAN, ■pAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGN WRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FBEDK, PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, 646a-240c Canterbury Foundry.



Business Notices. Dissolution OF Partnership. o ORR AND CO., JgEG to announce that they intend to DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP on Ist SEPTEMBER. They will therefore, on Saturday, May Ist, offer the whole of their superio stock, amounting to over £20,000 worth of DRAPERY, IRONMONGERY, AND GROCERIES, AT COST PRICE. The reductions in price extends to every Department in our Business, And we trust our Customers will pay PROMPT CASH DURING SALE. AllgGoods will be marked in plain figures with Red Ink. f jf jf All outstanding accounts must be paid at once so that partnership accounts may be adjusted. i, i ' i ORR & CO., ASHBURTON & RAKAIA April 24th, 1880. P.S.—A Large Shipment of Drapery Goods just opened up ex Pallala. Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. OEE AND CO. jJTAYE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the most Reasonable Prices— Prom £2 10sJJ to £25. ORR AND CO 1£ 9c-9a



Business Notices, £IO,OOO rate of interest. Ashburton. TO LEND, in sums \to suit borrowers, at lowest F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, 424c-835g NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OP £3OO - £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. 0. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 a Hereford street, Christchurch. PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES; THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. nines’ s TRADE [N| MARK. PURE EXTRACT oJKEROSINE WILL NOT IGNITE IF LAMP IS UPSET. Burns in any Kerosine Lamp ; gives a brighter light, lasts longer, is free from smell and free from danger. Sold by all respectable grocers and storekeepers throughout the colony. The next time you want Oil for your Lamp try a tin of “ Niner’s Extract.” Sold in pints, quarts, half-gallon and one-gallon tins. Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Ashburton District— O R R AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia. 316c-735a HALLO! H ALLO! QUILL AGAIN. REDUCTION IN PRICES. BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. T. QUILL, SEEING the necessity of a Wholesale Bottling, Wine, and Spirit Store in Ashburton, has determined to supply that want, and therefore begs to submit the following list of Prices, every article guaranteed to be of the best and purest description. PRICE LIST. Brandy Flasks, 2s. and 4s. per flask. Fine Old Port, per Bottle, ss. and Gs. Superior old Dry Montelado, (old Sherry) 8k & 6s. Very old Scotch Whisky, per Settle ss. Fine old Irish Whisky, per Bottle, ss. Superior old Jamaca Rum, per Bottle, ss. Fine old Martelle’s Dark Brandy, per Bottle, ss. Hennessey’s Brandy, per Bottle, 6s. Superior Square Gin (J.D.K.Z.), per Bottle, 6s. Superior Old Tom (Swain Booth’s), per Bottle, ss. All other brands equally Reduced. QUILL’S Assorted Dozen of Best Wines and Spirits for £3 10s, containing— -3 bottles Brandy 2 ~ Port 2 ~ Rum 2 bottles Whisky 2 ~ Sherry 1 ~ Old Tom (Ready packed, and forwarded to any part of the County on the shortest notice.) One trial will prove to Quill’s customers the quality of his taps. COMMENCING MONDAY, 26th APRIL. Open from 7a. m to 6 p.m. during winter months. Note Address— T. QUILL’S, WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c FOR SALE, ON VERY REASONABLE TERMS, ACRES OF LAND AT WAKANUI. 100 Acres Cross-ploughed, ready for Wheat. 50 Acres, skimmed for Barley; well fenced. A good Stable, and an abundant supply of water on the farm. The favourable terms on which this farm may be purchased offers an induce ment rarely to be met with. Further particulars, apply to POYNTZ & CO. TINWALD STORE. NEW PROPRIETORSHIP JEPHSON & DAVISON, IN announcing to the inhabitants of Tinwald and district surrounding that they have succeeded to the business hitherto carried on by Mr. J. Escott, in the Store in Tinwald, trust that they will merit the patronage bestowed on their predecessor. J. and D. desire to inform their friends that no efforts will be spared on their part to enjoy their good opinion, and if keeping only the best quality of goods, dispensed with civility and care, and a desire to obtain only a fair and reason able profit on their transactions, will command success. J. and D. mean to be successful. Farmers and others will find their wants well supplied, and on satisfactory terms, at the Tinwald Store, and residents in Tinwald will do well to call where they can be served with an article equal to any to be found elsewhere, and at a figure equally cheap. JEPHSON & DAVISON, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS. Tinwald. 8510