been floating in Jhe infinite. i been freed from conditions of tinv- and space. I have lost my own individual ity in the immensity of the All. A d«yj»n times I have been absorbed in Brahma; a dozen times I have emanated from Brahma, a new being, forgetful of my old self. I have stood face to face with the mystic and awful Om,; my world-soul, descending to the Infinite, has floated calmly on for cen turies over, an ocean of Affenthaler, My consciousness has leaped back as far as the thirtieth century yet to come. There is nq lime; there is no space; there 1$ nq individual existence; there is nothing save the All, and the faith that guides Reason through the change less night. P For more than one million years my identity was that of the posi tivist in the glass jar yonder. Pardon me, Prof. Schwank, but for the same period of time yours was that of the celebrated thief in the other jar. Great heavens ! How mistaken I have been up to the night when you, Herr Professor, took charge of my intellectual destiny.’ He paused for want of breath, but the glow of the mystic’s rapture still lighted up his handsome , features. There was ah awkward silence in the room fora considerable time. 1 hen it was .broken by the dry, harsh voice of

Diggelmann. ‘ You labor under a somewhat ridicu lous delusion, young gentleman. You havn’t been trephined yet.’ Strout looked. in amazement from one to another of his friends ; but their faces confirmed the surgeon’s statement. ‘ What was it then ?’ he gasped. ‘ Sulphuric ether,’ replied the surgeon, laconically. * But, after all,’ interposed Dr Bell glory, *it makes little difference what agent has opened your friend’s mind to a perception of the truth. It is a matter for congratulation that the surgical operatiqn becomes no longer necessary.’ ThetwoGermansexchanged glancesof dismay. ‘We shall lose the opportunity for our experiment,’ the Professor whispered to Digglemann. Then he continued aloud, addressing Strout: * I should advise you to submit to the operation, nevertheless. There can be no permanent intellectual cure without It These effects of the ether will pass away.’ ; . ‘Thank you,’ returned Strout, who at last read correctly the cold, calculating expression that lurked behind the scien tist’s spectacles. ‘ Thank you, I am very well as I

am.’ * Bat you might, for the sake of Science, consent—■’ persisted Schwank.’ ‘Yes, for the sake of Science,’ echoed Digglemann. * Hang Science,’ replied Strout fiercely. .. ‘ Don’t you know that I no longer believe in Science ?’ Blanche also began to understand the true motives, which had led the German Professor to interfere in her love affair. She cast an approving glance-at Sti out, and arose to depart. .The three Americans moved towards the door. Prof. Schwank and Dr Dig glemann fairly gnashed their teeth with rage. Miss Bellglory turned and made them a low courtesy. *lf you must trephine somebody for the sake. Of Science, gentlemen,’ she remarked, with her sweetest smile, ‘you might .draw lots to see which of you shall trephine the other. ( Concluded .)

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1881.



Holloway’s Pills.—Health or Wealth.— No sane person would hesitate an instant in the choice: between these two conditions. Now is the season to secure the former either by restoring Or confirming it. These P'lls ex pel all impurities from the system which fogs, foul vapours, .and variable temperatures en gender daring winter j this medicine also acts most wholesomely upon the skin by disgorging the liver of it’s accumulated bile, and by ex citing the kidneys to more energetic a :tion; it increases, the .appetite ior food and strengthens the digestive process. The stomach and liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under the control of these regenerative Pills, which act very kindly yet most’ efficiently on the tenderes bowels.—[AdvL]



Meetings -4 fS Thistle lodge, 627, s.c., ASHBURTON. The; Regular Monthly MEETING of the above Lodge will be held THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, at the Masonic Hall, Tancred -street, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren invited. By order of the R. W.M. G. GAUKRODGER, 55Qa Hon. Sec. PERSONS interested in forming a SPARROW CLUB are invited to MEET at Quill’s Hotel, on THURSDAY, April 14, at 8 o’clock p.m. 503 a . JOSEPH HUNT. 1 SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD- A ING SOCIETY. The Annual General MEETING of the above Society will be held in the Library Hall, Tancred street, on MON DAY, 18th April, at 5 p.m. ■ By order, J. WARD, B4la Secretary.



Ashburton agricultural & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. The ANNUAL MEETING of MEM BERS will be held in the upper room of the Town Hall on WEDNESDAY, April 27th. Bubutbss ; The Election of Officers, etc. GEO. JAMESON, Secretary. Member are reminded that the annual subscription of one guinea is now due. * 549 a Tenders T B U I L . D E R S. Persons desirous of TENDERING for ADDITIONS to the Commercial Hotel may see plans and specifications by apply ing to R. Bnro,. Barnett street. Tenders to be in not later than noon on SATURDAY, 16th inst. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 537 a T ONGBEACO ROAD DISTRICT. “Tend: i are hereby invited for the conviction of a SIDE DITCH on Crow’s A specificstion for this' work can be ■ecu at the Road Board Office, where tenders, accompanied by a cash deposit, will be received, Chair tip till 4 p*m. on MONDAY, the isthdJy of A P r \ lß | l p THB j3 X} Surveyor. Longbeach Road; 9th April, 1831. 529 e



"son, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AN!) ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & 31 ONLY 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 44g To Let.



rpo BE LET BY TENDER, for two I grain crops, 335 acres of good tus sock LAND, situated at Mayfield, near Hinds —55 acres broken up. The land is all fenced, and sub-divided by cross fences ; there is a 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. G. Lock, 484 a Ashley Bank. rp O L E T. Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed HOUSES to Let. Apply 457 a POYNTZ & CO. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. E, —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors AH*



IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ASHBURTON, HOLDEN AT ASH BURTON. In the matter- of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the several Acts amending the same, and in the bankruptcy of CHRISTOPHER RICHARD HAROLD, of Ashburton, dairyman, a debtor. I hereby summon a MEETING of the Creditors of the abovenamed debtor to be held at offices of E. G. Crisp, solicitor, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th day of April, 1881, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, to consider the abovenamed debtor’s intended application for his dis charge. Dated this 13th day of April, 1881. FREDK. PAYITT, Creditors’ Trustee. E. G. Ckisp, Solicitor for Debtor. 550 a



Public Notices. IN THE ESTATE OF QUINTON BROS. All ACCOUNTS due to the above Estate must be PAID at once, to W. H. GUNDRY, Trustee, 533 a East street, Ashburton. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE—The VALUATION LIST for the Upper Ashburton Road District is now OPEN FOB INSPEC TION at the Road Board Office Wester field. All objections thereto must be left at the said Office on or before the 15th day of April, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office, Westerfield, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to Upper Ashburton Road Board. 539 a A PIGEON SHOOTING MATCH •will take place at the Spread Eagle Hotel on MONDAY, 18th (Easter Mon day). Shooting to begin at 2 p.m. 543 a



QUILL’S CONSULTATION on the Great Autumn Handicap 'will be DRAWN on SATURDAY next, 16th April, at 3 p.m., at Henderson and Co.’s Auction Room Saunders’ Buildings. T. QUILL, Treasurer.



mills. Having taken the above Mills, 1 beg to inform farmers and the public generally that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and hope, by turning out a first-class article, to meric a share of public support. Gristing on the usual terms. Cash buyer of grain. JAMBS CLARK. . March 17th, 1881. 376 a Impounding Notice- IMPOUNDED, at South Rakaia, on April 7th, from J. Boucher’s river bed section, 110 Merino EWES, branded 4- and red dot on rump. If not released by April 23rd they will be sold. Also, on the 9th, from Acton, 54 SHEEP, a mixed lot; some are branded CK. If not re leased they will be sold on the 26tb, at noon. .! GEO. SHELLOCK, 542 a Poundkeeper. Money. Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. c A FITAL^ I ,OOO,OOO. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £60,0P0 or upwards. J, Ci MpDQWALL, M%nsgpr. Hereford street, ChnstohufgK, Opposite Union Bank, 360 a



w JUSTED THE GUABUI4N tftllß yoflt



T. Bullc SATURDAY, 23i,n APRIL. TO CAPITALISTS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Win. Lidstono to sell by Public Auction,on the abovedate, that VALUABLE PLOT OF LAND, On the Old Railway Reserve, within about half a mile of the TOWNSHIP OF TINWALD, Containing Being 20 ACRES 20 Terms at Sale. Sale at 2 o’clock. 553 a T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 23rd APRIL. VALUABLE BUILDING SITE. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. R. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Freeholder to sell by Public Auction, on the above date, part of Tancred and Allen’s sale plan, containing about 1 ACRE 2 ROODS 20 PERCHES. This is really first-class land. Capital site for private residence, and will be sold on liberal terms. Lot 145, 551 a Sale at 2 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 23ed APRIL. A Bargain. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the freeholder to sell by Public Auction, on the above date, LOTS 2 & 3, Mrs McLEAN’S LAND, Facing the East Town Belt, On which is erected a well-finished COTTAGE, Of two rooms. Persons desirous of procuring a freehold cheap, and on liberal terms, would do well to inspect this property and attend the sale. Terms Liberal. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 552 a Auctioneer.



BAZAAR. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. IN THE ESTATE OF QUINTON BROS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustee in the above Estate to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, on Saturday, 16th April— -1 I rap Horse Spring Cart Harness Cork Press Quantity Corks, Bottle Boxes, Measures, &c., &c. J-JAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. 0 LET. COTTAGE in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr' J. S. Savage. Sale at 1.30. 545 a T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Dan Henderson and Co. Weekly Sale. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1881. At 12 o’clock sharp. DAN HENDERSON and CO. will offer for Sale, under instructions from the owners— Horses Turkeys Fowls Chick Wheat Potatoes Onions Cheese Barley Crockeryware Glassware Tea Coffee Pictures, &c., &c., &c. D. HENDERSON, & CO. MR T. QUILL, Auctioneer.



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. 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



T 0 PERSONS DESIROUS STARTING A OF BACON CURING FACTORY. FOR SALE CHEAP— -4 Sections on the South East Town Belt, containing 1 Acre. Capital site for Bacon Caring Establish ment. Arrangements can be made for suitable buildings to be erected on the site. Purchasers will only be required to pay current rate of interest on the outlay. For further ajaplyto^^ O FARMERS. 275 acres 275 NEAR ASHBURTON, TO LET FOR ONE CROP OF WHEAT. Tenders, addressed to the Undersigned, will be received up to FRIDAY, 15th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft 6in RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK.



T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchasing clause : 266 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortably S-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etp., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 270 Apres, wpll cultivated, situated at ' Wakanui, about si* miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements—sevemroomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings, AND AND AT THE Ashburton. FARMS.



Business Notices. T. B. Hodder and Company, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CO d CD 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— as 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. •<C CO O 8 MILLINERY ROOM—‘Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hat* 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 ; 150 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Ahgolra, 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. \V. 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.



INW AL D 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 be 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—Waterton and Long beach. Thursday—M'Lean’s road to Wester field, Hinds, Maronan, &c. C. P. H TEPH SO N, General Storekeeper, STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, &c., &c. 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 srreet. All work kepi in repair for twelve months. • 386



Reapers & Binders. w. REAPER DUNN. AND BINDER EXPERT, Peter 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 materia) used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired hi town or country. Workshop, Peter sti'eet, near Wakanui road, Ashburton. Agent for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmil s, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. 132 a S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a R. Dunn,



Held 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 cut and punched to any length and gauge, at lowest prices, and on shortest notice. Agents for Clayton & Shottlewohth’s TRACTION * PORTABLE ENGINES AND COMBINES Our Premises in Cameron street will shortly be 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 Oamaru, Timaru, and Invercargill, or to our head office at Dunedin. 99a



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF New Drapery Goods AT ORR AND CO.’S TTfTMS have just received and are now » * opening up the largest stock of NEW GOODS ever exhibited in Ashbur ton, consisting of Ladies’ Jackets, German and English made Ladies’ Ulsters, in great variety, from 12s. 6d. Ladies’ Costumes, shape and fit perfect Black and Colored French Merinos, from 2s. upwards Colored and Black French Beiges French Cords, French Twills Black and Colored Silks, in nearly every shade, from 4s. Cd. Millinery. Ladies’ Beal Seal Hats, Sea Caps, Black Hats Seal Bonnets, Fur Caps, Tam o’ Shanter Hats Black Straw Hats, Chip Hats and Bonnets Feathers, Flowers, Kibbons, &c. Dressmaking. Special attention being paid to this de partment, which is under the management of a competent young lady, with a good staff of assistants, ladies may always rely on a perfect fit.



INDUSTRIAL Exhibition Goods. We beg to call special attention to the Colonial Manufactured Goods, as exhi bited by us at the late Industrial Exhibi tion, consisting of Kaiapoi and Roslyn Goods, which were awarded First Prizes of Merit in every case. Being the only exhibitors of these Goods, or indeed any class of Drapery Goods, in the county, no other firm making even a feeble attempt to show them, the public may rely on always seeing at cur premises an exceed ingly large stock of New Fresh Goods. As we supply several large stores in the district, wo are enabled to buy much larger lots of Goods at one time, and, consequently, get them at greatly reduced prices, which we will at all times give the public the full benefit of. Kaiapoi Blankets, from 19s. Kaiapoi Tweeds, as exhibited, from 2s. 9d. Kaiapoi Wools, mottled • Kaiapoi Flannels and Serge Flannels Kaiapoi Socks, in all colors ROSLYN GOODS. Roslyn Blankets, at all prices Twill Blankets Roslyn Flannels, white and puce Roslyn Wools, well made Roslyn Wool Pants, beautiful goods We are appointed Agents for these Goods. Tailoring Department. Our Tailoring department receives special attention. Gentlemen’s Fashionable Clothing Suits made to measure, from £4 4s. £SOO worth of Kaiapoi Tweeds to choose from, which gained First Prize at Exhibition Bannockburn Tweeds Blarney and Killarney Tweeds Scotch and English, in various styles and patterns



Sole Agents for the new DAVIS’ VERTICAL-FEED SEWING MACHINE, Wh ; ch gained First Prizes at the Sydney, Melbourne, and Ashburton Exhibitiofaa. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Thomas Williams, TINWALD, jgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 M EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS.



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 S A L E Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gone Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick's, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 £3,500 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. TANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property, including Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OP 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. aEORGE W, COLLIN SON (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses,-&c. PANAMA HOUSE (late anstbe’s), Tancred 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. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, 210 a Proprietor. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, JjIROM the AI 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 Al Restaurant.



PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premisesin Tahcbbi) street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. 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, &&, at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a 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, Featherston 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 market This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being Omjdojred by its London House especially to Superb . tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company's office, ■ Cathedral Square Christchurch. 877



TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 930 William Eevell (Late of Ashburton Porks), ~|~~|~AS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Kates. 359 a