of the old myths, those whose hah awakened souls could comprehe-d and bow before sorrow, but could n .t com pass repentance and resistance to fai . Then when Gregory said to her wist fully, ‘ Laudie ’ —using an old caressing, childish name which he had not ap plied to her for thirty years—‘ ca n I do nothing more to make you com fortable/ there was no need to tell her. ‘ She had dragged herself up that ipprnjng with a vision of fresh work before herr—now all work was done, n.-;: and nothing was left for her but to go - u hdme and take her wages. Her work Was done: in that she could resign V /bei»lf,.taie courage, and even rejoice 1 faintly iti 'the far-off heavenly echo, / All is well*, '] -‘ ,sa *dr in feeble mockery woifc to. be her chaffing, and with her plainness pathetic in US - last light, <you will miss me, old fellow, jgfass hobse will look blank for tI :"f wbue me; but that will force you to form other and closer ties, better ’for you in the end. You will miss., me, too, .Fred Hopkins, but I helped you, and Greg will do the best he oaaior you,and you will-manage to r■' get yourself on your feet, as you told me your sister tried to get you, lest she and I should not rest in our graves. Kiss me, Greg, and you too, Fred Hopkins; you have both a better Friend than I, to whom I am going, and to whom I shall say a word for you, if I may. But we cannot speak of these things ; only comfort each other, dears/ v When Lauderdale was gone, it was

found that she had left the draft of a

will., written so lately as in the be illness,, bequeathing the bulk ot her little property in artists’ • tools and impressions to her brother; ' bat the last sum of money that she had worked for-—a considerable sum for a woman to earn, in return for a large and ..troublesome commission —to Fred&ick Hopkins, to be laid past . tijlithe soth October, which date, with itS Teference, he would understand. GrfeJjory hot only paid the proposed legacy readily, but religiously fulfilled the obligation...which Lauderdale had transferred to him ; when pith in back bone t 'seemed to have been restored tb'FredHopkins by the very depth of . the sadrifice made for him. The two men did not swear friendship and dwell ’ together in. all time to come, with their antecedents and inclinations as widely remoyed as the poles. But Gregory ; recommended Hopkins to a studio where he could be thoroughly instructed in a photographer’s art, and obtain

scope for his natural talents and taste, and Gregory aided Fred. Hopkins with . experience, influence, even what little r money,[her.could lend; on- the first openingfora new artist. Thus-it happened that when Mr Hopkios was a ■fashionable pho topyapher. piqued the world into showing him favor; by , the gentleman not; imperious not fawning, but perfectly easy—manner in which he - solicited: its votes,' he was in the habit of sending: to Gregory Wainwright ' Copies of his finest. achiieveirients, and Gregory was jrt the habit of sending ‘Mr Hopkins, in return, examples of •- bis rarer walk in the. higher, field of pure . gears of nature—animated and still * life-in . antiquity and archaeology. Thesegifts were a small attempt at the ■*'ifter• the fashion of Raf faelle’ Sanzio and Albercht Durer, but wejre not too small to be, a kindly, friendly interchange of compliments of .itome value.

More than that, ‘in Mr Hopkins’s studio, before all Kis aesthetical studies, jhdpg ; the bizaftt head bf an . irregular-' woman,aged with work and care, bearing;the irregular inscription, my dear

friend and ,bene|actress.’ When any visitor took it upon him to remark on Ihe/preference given to this likeness, •Mr ■ Hopkins- always roused himself to say : eagerly and wonder.! put’her there; was the best woman X ever knew. ’ Lis. Mrs Hopkins not jealous?’ you say. ‘ ‘ Not at all. Mrs Hopkins knows that I should not be here this, day had H riot' been for a disinterested, charit able soul, whose memory she loves and and. whose name ,we have givep .’to'. out. children.: ~ Good and .noble Lauderdale Wainwright! She made a man of me; and she taught me Ib'ieverence Womankind.’ . 1 ’ ' (Conduded). -

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1881.



Meetings. W E. Tb* MKBTINO of BHAREHOLEERS of Templar Hall Company is POST PONKD to WEDNESDAY, the 13th inst., at 8 p. m. G. W. ANDREWS, m* . - ■ Chairman. 0 ■. T ' I o . E. theTemplar Hall Company ’will be held m the Templar Hall on WEDNESDAY, thelSth instant at Bp.m. - .' ' ' J J ‘" ' Business : - To confirm : resolution passed at the meeting held oh March 9th, 1881. .. GEOTW. ANDREWS, gggjjrj] '■>! •• 'Chairman. PERSONS' interested in forming a SPARROW CLUB are invited to MEET at Quill's Hotel, on THURSDAY, ApMl 14,at SVelockp.m. 609 a JOSEPH HUNT.



Public Notices. JAMES AZJx.J6LAIM S .against the above naraed estate must bo rendered to the undersigned, on or before the 15th inst., otherwise they will not be recognised. . ' PREDKi PAVITT, I A*. ... - Trustee.' gLAebbmtont 7th April, 1881. 605 a B E N#SBLY S'lt OS. All GBslms the above Estate must Ise rendered to the undersigned on orstMAWb the 15th -Inst., Otherwise they P---1 : Trustee!. AshbUiftttty April -6; 1881- 491 a •miiß MIEL S. oflStoiiif-lakeii'tto'nbpve lßltii, I beg to : MIoBV fcirmers -andthe public generally .^d! article, io<Mevit & share ’ Qrisliilgon «bb 'usual ‘terms. ‘ 'Cash l«|W«olVStim-y il,, '' ~a cl " "' l . / JAMIES CLARfe. : March I7tlr } 18gl. ' 376a 1



i Alfred Harrison. IMPORTANT SALE OF FA R M AND TOWN PROPERTIES. TUESDAY, 12th APRIL, Twelve o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored with instructions from the Mortgagee to sell by Public Auction, AT HIS ROOMS, The Equity of Redemption of Rural Sections Nos. 15104, 15510, 15511, 16678, and 17411, CONTAINING ABOUT 207 Acres 207 Now in the occupation of Mr Thomas Prendergast. This Sale presents a spe cially good opporl unity, it being a well known fact that there is no better Land in the 'district. The House is neat and compact, with every convenience attached, prettily surrounded by ’well-grown trees, the Fences also being in good order ; and, situated quite close to the Township, it must, in a very short time, become trebled in value. ALSO, TOWN SECTIONS IN COX STREET, I Nos. 804 and 805, With Four-Roomed COTTAGES thereon. These Cottages are well built and new, situated in the most healthy part of the town. ' Terms at Sale. Twelve o’olocck noon. ALFRED HARRISON, 450 a Auctioneer. Matson, Cox, and Co.



ATSON, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock ; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 The following will be the order of MASSES from the first Sunday of April : Ist Mass ... 9 a.m. 2nd Mass ... ... ... 11a.m. 371 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. Ecclesiastical O T I C E.



To Let. TO BE LET BY TENDER, for two grain crops, 335 acres of good tus sock LAND, situated at Mayfield, near Hinds—ss acres broken up. The land is all fenced, and sub-divided by cross fences ; there is k small timber house and stable. The land can be let as a whole, or less, from 100 acres to 335 acres. The -land will be shown to anyone by applying to J. Bowick, at Mayfield. Tenders to be sent in not later than Ist May 1881. The highest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. G. B. MABLY, Care of Mr J. C. Lock, 484 a Ashley Bank. fjl O LET. Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed HOUSES to Let. Apply 457 a POYNTZ & CO. Tenders ASHBURTON COUNTY A COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for WATER RACE passing Chertsey, in four contracts, each about seven (7) miles in length. Plans and specifications can be seen at Council Chambers, and tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a.m. on WEDNESDAY, 13th April. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 502 a County Engineer. TENDERS are required for the EREC TION of a COTTAGE, for Mr J Lannin. , Tenders to be in not later than 6 p.m., on MONDAY, 11th inst. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For plans and specification, apply to R. BIRD, 488 a Builder.



N D E R s. TENDERS required for the following PRIVILEGES at Tinwald Sports : Confectioner’s Booth Right of Sports Sale of Programmes. Tenders to be sent in by 11th April to 448 a C. P. JEPHSON, Tinwald.



Educational. r| iHE MISSES HONOUR aro prepared to receive, at their residence, Mooie street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms, per quarter, for each subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday, from half-past three to half-past four, one gninea per quarter. 397 a Gazette in Bankruptcy, V. R. J^OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the DebtonSiand Creditors Art* r>ALL PROGRAMME CARDS in D ; very peat styles, with Pencils and übhons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station



T. Bullcck. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. JpOR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft Gin RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. i T. Bullock, A UCTIONEER, AND ESTATE, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause :



FARMS. 266 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakanui, about six miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements—seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings. 362 Acres, all fenced, and a portion of it in English grass, on Lagmhor run. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach, Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town o Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improved. 84 Acres, subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with a never failing stream. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, store, etc. Situated on Mr Hart’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton, This is a very desirable residence. 162 Acres Freehold ) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold \ all fenced and sub divided with live, well kept fences. There are also two wells with a plenti ful supply of water. The land is also broken up, part in crop, and part in English grass. Improvements consist of a well built comfortable six-roomed dwelling-house, also a four-stalled stable and granary capable of storing 2,000 bushels of grain. 2424 Acres, all fenced, situated near Alford Forest, most of which is in its native state. Improvements consist of a four roomed cottage and two small paddocks, broken up. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold veiy cheap and on easy terms. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Comer section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop, 905,906, East street North, also T.S. 77L comer of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age.



Dan Henderson and Co. Public Notice. QUILL & CO., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, Beg most respectfully to inform the in habitants of Ashburton, and all the Farmers in the district, that they have this day SOLD THEIR BUSINESS AS AUCTIONEERS & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, To Messrs D. HENDERSON & CO., And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask as much or more for their successors QUILL & CO., Auctioneers.



■^^ r ITH reference to the above, DAN. HENDERSON, Who will act as principal in the new firm, and an old resident in Ashburton, asks his friends to give him a lift, and they may depend that he will do his best for them. DAN. HENDERSON & CO., . AUCTIONEERS. 452 a Weekly Sale. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1881 At 12 o’clock sharp.



TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, close to the bridge and fronting the river. This is a desirable site for" a private residence, price low, terms easy. Lots 502, 503, 510, SIX, four sections in one block , small deposit cash, balance by instalments. Lot 134 —Quarter-acre to be sold cheap. Lot 89 —Quarter-acre, cheap, and on easy terms. Lots 357, 358, each Quarter-acre, with cottage of four rooms erected thereon. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, on which is erected a Dwelling-house of seven rooms ; this is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap. Lot 11, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5- roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot 34, 35, each acre, Mayo’s Block ; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12. Trevorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap, and On liberal terms of payment. 278 —First-class land, good site for private house. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’hop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Womer. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. For full particulars, apply to T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £6O and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



DAN HENDERSON and CO. will offer for Sale, under instructions from the owners— Several first-class Hacks, broken in to saddle and harness, and open to any trial . : ’ Cows . Pigs (nice porkers) Poultry, a perfect variety Barley Chick Wheat Potatoes Onions Cheese Tea Coffee Spices Pictures, and an infinite lot of odds and ends that would delight the hearts of all the farmers’ wives in the country. D. HENDERSON, & CO. MR T. QUILL, Auctioneer.



Business Notices. I i I T. E. Hodder and Company, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CO OS. Ul ea CO 08 cc cc co The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T. R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods , Drapery , Clothing , Boots , &c.



HOSIERY DEPARTMENT—ChiIdren's and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 360 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers —One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. 466 a OF EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD VALUE FOR THE MONEY.



Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always on hand a good assort ment of General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. ■ Clothing;—ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy Trousers, which will be sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women’s, and children’s, at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of Groceries, etc. Families in and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the best way possible. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. IN WALD STORE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-organised my Business, 1 am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors Working Men, and others with Information as to where Harvesting may bo obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows : Monday—Great South road to Wins low, Hinds, Maronan, and Wester field Plains. Tuesday and Friday—Winslow, Chat moss, Windermere, Willoughby. Wednesday Watcrton and Long beach. Thursday—M'Lean’s road to Wester field, Hinds, Maronan, &c. STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, Arc., &c. C. P. H lEPHSON, General. Storekeeper, Tinwald. 904



Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a Reid and Gray HAVE much pleasure in notifying that their DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGH has received First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition, coupled with a special commendation from the Jurors. It is the only First Prize for D.F. Ploughs awarded to New Zealand exhibitors. Catalogues Free on Application. REID AND GRAY, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, 417 a Christchurch and Ashburton. R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386



Reapers & Binders. WR. DUNN. . REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT, Petek street, Ashburton, Wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Merchants, and others that he is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Re-paint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates in Wood and Iron on hand. None but the best material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. W. R. Dunn, Workshop, Peter street, near Wakanui road, Ashburton. Agent for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmil s. Tomb Railings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, SIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a



■.Reid" and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, Opposite Turner’s store, and near Railway Station, Christchurch. First-class prize-takers at Sydney Ex hibition, and at all the Agricultural Societies Shows and Ploughing Matches throughout New Zealand, for D.F. Ploughs, Seed-sowers, Reaping Machines, Cambridge Rollers, Chaff-cutters, Press-wheel Rollers, Drays, Corn Drills, etc., etc., etc. FENCING STANDARDS, Made of best standard iron, and out and punched to any length and gauge, at lowest prices, and on shortest notice. Agents for Clayton & Shuxtlbwokth’s TRACTION & PORTABLE ENGINES AND COMBINES Our Premises in Cameron street will shortly bo opened, from which our cus tomers will-be supplied at Christchurch and Dunedin prices. Illustrated price lists free on applica tion to any of our branches at Christchurch Oartaru, Timaru; and Invercargill, or to our head office at Dunedin. 99a



Business Notices. A S H STORE. J. WARD it CO. tljfire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, /i tlio shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street Hayes’ rpiMBER YARDS. FRESH SUPPLIES of BOARDS and SCANTLINGS, Flooring, Match Lining, Rusticating, Architraves, Skirtings, supe rior Totara Shingles, Well Timber, Laths, Firewood, &c., to hand daily at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch lines, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 948 O T I C E. We have much pleasure in intimating to the public that we have SOLD all our interest in the STORE at MOUNT SOMERS, including the Book debts, to W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., who will conduct the business as heretofore, and would ask for them that liberal support which we have received. ORR & CO. In reference to the above we beg to state that we intend keeping a large stock of GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will be sold at LOWEST TRADE PRICES. Our cart will run round the district to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.



OUR-POUND LOAF OF BREAD A. O. A I T K E N Has decided to give his customers and the public generally the benefit of the late FALL IN THE PRICE OP FLOUR, and he is now selling the BEST BREAD at Sixpence the Four-pound Loaf, de livered in the town and suburbs, or s|d at the shop, for cash. BAKER AND CONFECTIONER.. Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON FOR A. O. Aitken, 465 a



Craighead & Co., AND CLOTHIERS. In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in -announcing that Mr Craig head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &c.. For the approaching season ; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s).



P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Doable, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— „ ~ Single and Double At Christchurch— ~ ~ Single,Double At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow B ATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 45Ga Christchurch. I WISH to give sincere and hearty thanks to my numerous Customers for .the great sucess I have experienced since starting Business three months ago. Civility, constant attention, and Good Value are the things I depended upon, and I have not been disappointed. Having practised the first and given the two latter, the natural and gratifiying result has followed. I shall continue to do my “ level best ” to merit the further support of the public, and, while it can not be supposed that I have everything in Stock “from a needle to an anchor” (especially the anchor), yet my Goods will be found fairly diversified. I wish to im press upon the minds of all in this sickly time that Joy [and Good Fruit] and repose Will slam the door on the doctor’s nose. I would also beg those who have not hitherto called on me to believe that they can lay out their money to advantage at the NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WARE HOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street.— H. M. Calson, Proprietor. Sole agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s celebrated PACKET TEAS See advertisement and handbills. 299 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, ARRISTBRS AND SOLICITORS, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, and Three- Furrow EAST STREET. 46a Ireland, Ashburton. 8a TTST - ANTED THE GUARDIAN tolls » » your Wants for Is., cash.



W. H, Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, INSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick’s, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Goal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agbkt AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



£2,000 £3,600 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDBY, Ashburton.



STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon approved security, repayable by instalments, in ac cordance with the rules of the Society. For particulars, apply to W, H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., EAST STREET. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property, including Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stock, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OF WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN ... PROPRIETOR. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 498 a New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. George w. collinson (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses, &c. PANAMA HOUSE (late ansteb’s), Tanceed street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in.the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room. S. LUCAS, 210 a Proprietor.- NOTICE OF REMOVAL, ~pjIROM the A 1 Resturant to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mrs Truckle. 209 a



The A 1 Eestaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanceed street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a risit. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, lG2a Chertsey. HE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.LA.



The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best' office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featheraton street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 445 a THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS, THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to , its care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed, by its London House especially to spperh. tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, rely upon their clip* being; tereteß) < handled and placed to the roet advent, tags. ■' ;>ioii on?olqir Further information may’ : upon application at the Company’s office Cathedral Square Christchurch, • 877