— ment was great to see a mar. in the pathway with a drawn s>.* o;d in his hand. He did not stir 1 near, so I stepped aside on ihc gm >, Instantly he barred my way. “ ‘ You can’t pass here,’ he said. ’ « t Why not ?’ I asked. “ * Because I say so,’ he answered. “ * And who are you that say so ?’ I inquired, looking full at him. “* He was like a god. Majesty and power were written on every feature, were expressed in every gesture; but O, the awful scorn of his smile, the con tempt with which he regarded me ! The beams of the setting sun fell upon him, ’ and seemed to bring out as in letters of fire the wickedness, and hate and sin that underlay the glorious and terrible beauty of his face. «‘ I felt afraid, but I managed to

say: « ‘ Stand out of my way ; the river bank is as free to me as to you.’ “ ‘ Not this part of it,’ he answered ; * this place belongs to me.’ “ < Very well,’ I agreed, for I did not want to stand there bandying words with him, and a sudden darkness seemed to be falling around. ‘lt is getting late, and so I’ll e’en turn back.’ “‘He gave a laugh, the like of which never fell on human ear before, and made reply: “ ‘ You can’t turn back ; of your own free will you have come on my ground, and from it there is no return.’

“* I did not speak; I only just turned round, and made as fast as I could for the narrow path at the foot of the crag. He did not pass me, yet be fore I could reach the point I desired, he stood barring the way, with the scornful smile still on his lips, and his gigantic form assuming tremendous proportions in the narrow way. “ ‘ Let me pass,’ I entreated, ‘ and I will never come here again, never tres pass more on your ground.’ “ 1 No, you shall not pass.’ “ 1 Who are you that takes such power on thyself ?’ I asked. “ * Come closer, and I will tell you,’

he said. “‘I drew a step nearer, and he spoke one word. I had never heard it before, but I knew what it meant, by some extraordinary intuition. He was the Evil One; the name seemed to be taken up by the echoes and repeated from rock to rock arid crag to crag; the whole air seemed full of that one word; and then a great horror of darkness came about us, only the place where we stood remained light. We occupied a small circle walled round with the thick blackness of night “ * You must come with me,’ he said. “‘ I refused; and then he threatened me. I implored, and entreated and wept; but. at last I agreed to do what he wanted if he would promise to let me return. Again he laughed, and said, Yes, I should return; and the rocks and trees and mountains, aye, and the very rivers, seemed to take up the answer and bear it in sobbing whispers away into the darkness.’ “He stopped and lay back in his chair, shivering like one in an ague fit. ‘“Go on,’l repeated again; ‘ ’twas but a dream, you know.’ “ 1 Was it ? he murmured mourn fully. ‘Ah, you have not heard the end of it yet’ “ ‘ Let me hear it, then,’ I said * What happened afterwards ?” The darkness seemed in part to clear away, and we walked side by side across the sward in the tender twilight straight up to the bare black wall of rock. With the hilt of his sword he struck a heavy blow, and the solid rock opened as though it were a door. We passed through, and it closed behind us with a tremendous clang; yes; it closed behind us;’ and at that point he fairly broke down, crying and sobbing as I had never seen a man even in the most frightful grief cry and sob before.” The minister paused in his narrative. At [that moment there came a most tremendous blast of wind, which shook the windows of the manse, and burst open the hall-door, and caused the . candles to flicker, and the fire to go

roaring up the chimney. It is not too • much to say that, what with the un canny story, and what with the howling storm, we every one felt that creeping sort of uneasiness which so often seems like the touch of something from another world—a hand stretched across the boundary line of time and eternity, the coldness and mystery of which makes the stoutest heart tremble. “lam telling you this tale,” said Mr Morison, resuming his seat after a . brief absence to see that the fastenings : of the bouse were properly attended to, “exactly as I heard it. I am not adding a word or comment of my own, nor, so far as I know, am I omitting any incident, however trival. You - must draw your own deductions from ' the facts I put before you. I have no explanations to give or theory to pro - pound. Part of that great and terrible • region in which he found himself, my ' friend went on to tell me, he pene i trated, compelled by a power he could ; not resist, to see the most awful spectacles, the most frightful sufferings. : There was no form of vice that had not there its representative. As they moved along his companion told him ' the special sin for which such horrible punishment was being inflicted. Shud ' dering, and in mortal agony, he was . yet unable to withdraw his eyes from the dreadful spectacle; the atmosphere . . grew' more unendurable, the sights more and more terrible; the cries, groans, blasphemies, more awful and heart Amending. “ * I can bear no more,’ he gasped at last i ‘ let me go ,!’. ‘‘ With a mocking laugh the Presence beside him answered this appeal; a laugh which was taken up by the lost

and anguished spirits around. ,« * There is no return,’ said the ' pitiless voice, « * But you promised,’ he cried; ‘you promised me faithfully.’ «‘ What are promises here ?’ and the words were as a sound of doom. p Still he prayed and entreated ; he fell dp his, knees, and in his agony spoke words tfaat.seemed to cause the purpose of the Evil one to falter. “‘You shall go,’ he said, ‘on one ‘I fcdhditidn : that you agree to return to Wednesday next or send a cbul<| not do that,’ said my ... <1 could not send my. fellow creature here. Better stop myself than drat’. swfit * Then stop,’ said Satan, with 1 the bjtterestconteropt; and he was turning

■ -V, ".hen the poor distressed soul usked i a minute more ere he made his cho co. ( To be continued.)

The Army.

The Poll Mall Gazette gives the following particulars respecting the nationality of the troops stationed in Ireland, which will be of interest at the present moment; —“ Nothing strikes one so much as the strange difference between the position of the various battalions according as they fall under the heads of English, Scotch, or Irish localised regiments. Of the English battalions, there are 46 at home and 63 on foreign service; of the Scotch battalions, three at home and 13 on foreign service; and of the Irish bat talions, seven at home and nine on foreign service. At first the student strange to English customs might be inclined to compliment the Irish bat talians on their good luck in having more than half their number at home, and ‘ localised.’ But a further analysis ot the figures would rather surprise him. Out of the 46 English battalions on home service no fewer than 18 are in Ireland, while the Irish battalions have in their own country only one solitary example —namely, the 104th at Dublin. And if he turns to the 104th Regiment, in another part of the Army List, he will find that it is in reality the Bengal Fusiliers. Not one of the regiments specially known as Irish and localised in Ireland is present in its own country, much less its own district. The Scotch regiments, on the other hand, have only three battalions at home; but two of them are quartered in Scotland, the third being in camp at Aldershot. There is no English or Irish Battalion in Scotland, which is therefore entirely garrisoned by its own people; while there is no purely Irish battalion in Ireland, nor any Scotch, the whole force there being English.”

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1881.



Holloway’s Pills. —These Pills are more efficacious in strengthening a debilitated consti tution than any other medicine in the world, fficaons of nervous habit of body, and all who arc suffering from weak digestive organs, or whose health has become decayed by billions effections, disordered stomach, or liver com plaints, should lose no time in giving these admirable Pills a fair trial. Cough, colds, asthma, or shortness of breath, are also within the range of the senalive powers of this very remarkable medicine. The cures effected by these Pills are not superficial or temporary, but complete and permanent. They arc as mild they are efficacious, and may be given, wit confidence to delicate females and young chil dren. — Advt. jiuj— mnjiin iiiw 11 1 nn in 1 11 imwi—aa Meetings. H ORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A MEETING of the COMMITTEE will be held at Mr Jacobson’s office on THURSDAY, March 10. All accounts due by the Horticultural Society must be rendered to the Secretary on or before noon on Thursday, March 10th. S. E. POYNTZ, 279 a Hon. Sec. FIRE POLICE. Members of the Fire Police are re quested to attend a MEETING at the Fire Brigade Station on WEDNESDAY evening next, at 7.30 p.m. By order, W. H. ZOUCH, 282 a Secretary. Tenders TENDERS required for ENLARGING Alfred Harrison’s Auction Rooms, the same to be in not later than WED NESDAY, March 9 th, For plans and specifications apply to 254 R. BIRD, Builder. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a Two-stall STABLE at the County Hospital. Plans and specifi cations may be seen at our office until March 10th, on which date Tendez's must be sent in not later than noon. FOOKS & SON, 237 Architects, &c.



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS : 97. —Re-forming road past Bryant’s hut, North Bank, Hinds. 98.—Re-forming road from Pool’s gate past Mr Raine’s house into the Hinds. 99.—Re-forming cross road into the Hinds past Mr. Harper’s house. 100.—Re-forming portions of Lagmhor road. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, are to be sent in not later than MONDAY, 28th March. Specifications, etc., can be seen by ap plying to ROBT. PULLAR, 277 a Road Board Office. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing : No 96.—Forming Roads 3 miles, more or less, on Anthony Thomson’s to the Rakaia, and by Mr Hussey’s. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman are to be sent in not later than MON DAY, the 7th day of March at noon. For specification, etc., apply to R. D. PULLAR, 217 a At the Road Board Office. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE for a term of 7 years, of the Road Board COTTAGE and LAND, lately occupied by Mr C. Shepperd, situated on the Alford Forest Road. There is a frontage to the North Ash burton River, and a well on the ground. For particulars of lease, apply to Mr D. M'Lean, Chairman. Tenders are to be addressed to the Chairman, and sent in not later than MONDAY, 28th March, at noon. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 218 a Clerk. Presbyterian church, ASHBURTON. It is proposed to hold a Gift Auction IN THE TOWN HALL, On WEDNESDAY, April 13th, In aid of the Funds of the above Church. Mr. T. Bullock has kindly consented to be the Auctioneer. The following gentlemen, with the Auctioneer, will receive Goods up to the date of Sale Mr. Andrew Orr, Mr. G. Kidd, Mr. G. M. Robinson, and Mr. D. I Williamson.



H. Meteor, and Co. Tattursall’s. TO . CONTRACTOR:', FARMERS, DEALERS, AXE OTHERS. NOTICE 01' AX IMPORTANT AND UNRESERVED CLEARING SALE OF THE BES T AND MOST COMPLETE Contractor’s Plant IN SOUTH CANTERBURY, ON TUESDAY, MARCH Sth NEXT’. M’ conjunction with Mr. F. M. Rick man, of Waimate) have received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction, at Tatter sail’s, on TUESDAY, March 8, 1881 (there removed for convenience of sale), the whole of MR JOHN CALANAN’S WELL KNOWN CONTRACT HORSES AND PLANT, Just concluding a Government contract at the Timaru Protection Works. 80 2 2 4 80 20 10 1 1 2 Particulars as under : Young Sound, Staunch, Good Working HORSES, MARES, and GELDINGS Extra Heavy Draught Brood MARES, 5 years old Two-year-old Unbroken Draught FILLIES, by Glen E»k Upstanding Young Sound Hack and Buggy HORSES Sets of Shaft and Loading HAR NESS HORSE COVERS Large Size Tip DRAYS Farm DRAY Six-horse WAGON TIMBER TRUCKS Road PLOUGHS Road SCOOPS AND-CRANE (nearly FORGE 13-ton new) 1 Portable Blacksmith’s and TOOLS A large quantity of Spades, Shovels, Picks, Etc., Etc. The whole coming direct out of work, ,nd sold on account of Mr Callanan going mt of contracting.



The Auctioneers would respectfully draw the attention of farmers, contractors, and all parties interested in, or desirous of becoming the owners of, first-class draught stock, to the above sale. It is admitted by all who have scon Mr Callanan’s horses that, taking them in a lino, they arc the best in South Canterbury, whilst as workers you cannot possibly stick them. They are very heavy, good sorts, and all young and sound, the brood mares having foals at foot by Young Banker, the best draught entire south of the Line. The drays, harness, etc., are well kept and in first-rate order, and our instructions are imperatively to sell every line absolutely Without any Reserve, on Tuesday, March Bth.



TERMS LIBERAL. Further particulars on application to H. MATSON & CO., Auctioneers. 190 a Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., 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, <fec., 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 Money. Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards. on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. PE REDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch.



THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. f] 4PIIiL £1,000,000. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. McDO WALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. 260 a Consultations. J. L. FLEMING’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE GREAT AUTUMN, EASTER, & FLYING HANDICAPS. 5.000 Members at 10s each. To be Run at Christchurch on APRIL 18th and 19th, 1881. 84 NOMINATIONS—B 4 PRIZES. Each Ticket has a chance of Winning Three Prizes. GRAND AUTUMN HANDICAP —29 Prizes. Ist £4OO 2nd ... 3rd Starters (divided) Non-starters (divided) EASTER HANDICAP—27 Ist 2nd 3rd ... _ ••• Starters (divided) Non-starters (divided) FLYING HANDICAP—2B Ist 2nd 3rd Starters (d ivided) Non-starters (divided) ... —- As each Race wil be drawn separately every subscriber will have a chance of winning Three Prizes for each ticket. The drawing will be held under the super vision of a committee of subscribers, and results advertised in daily papers. In tending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c. , High street, Triangle, Christchurch. 150 100 100 250 Prizes. £2OO 125 75 100 250 Prizes. £2OO 125 75 100 250



Alfred Harrison. Till- USD AY, 10th MARCH. 11.00 sharp. i LFU-JSD HARR ISO?! has received j\ instructions from Mr J. G. Anstee, who is leaving tiie distract, to sell by public auction at ANSTEE’S PRIVATE HOTEL, The whole of the Furniture & Effects Comprising— Horse-hair Suite, Brussels Carpet, Bed steads, Mattresses, Chairs, Tables, Blankets, Sewing Machine, Also, a large quantity of Household Effects, of all descriptions. Also, SET OF CARPENTER’S TOOLS, On view clay before sale. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 255 a Auctioneer. Por Sale. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following A HIGHLY-IMPROVED Farm of 600 Acres, Within easy distance of Ashburton. Large Dwelling-house, Stable, and all necessary Outbuildings Running Creek through the property. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 095



Gazette in Bankruptcy. ■'VTOTICE—The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors B Public Notices. P Y. ÜBL I C 11. NOTICE. ALTERATION OF DATE OF SITTING OF ASSESSMENT COURT FOR THE ROAD DISTRICT OF WAKA NUI. Notice is hereby given that the date of sitting of the Assessment Court for the above-named Road District has been ALTERED from the Bth to the 10th day of March instant, at the hour of 10 in the forenoon. J, NUGENT WOOD, Judge. W. MARTIN, Clerk Assessment Court. Assessment Court, Ashburton, 4th March, 1881. 267 a UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this Board has applied for an EXTEN SION OF TIME to enable Mr J. C. Bell to make up the Valuation Roll of this District. The Assessment Court will not, therefore, be held on the 12th instant as advertised. D. M'LEAN, 239 a Chairman. V. ik#. R. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Friday, the 25th day of February, 1881. Upon reading the affidavits of Robert Chisenhall Hamerton, of Wellington, Public Trustee, and of Henry William Felton, of Ashburton, Sergeant of Police, it is ordered that the Public Trustee shall be Administrator of all the real and per sonal estate of John Hurley, of Ash burton, deceased. (Signed) JAMES PRENDERGAST, C.J,



All persons indebted to the abovenamed deceased are requested to pay the amounts of their several accounts to me, or to A. Lean, Esq , Christchurch. Also, all persons having claims against the said estate are requested to forward the same to me, or to Mr Lean, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of March next. N.B.—Any claim not sent in by the day named will be liable to be excluded from participation. R C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Friday, the 25th day of February, 1881. Upon reading the affidavits of Robert Chisenhat.t. Hamerton, of Wellington, Public Trustee, and of Henry William Felton, of Ashburton, Sergeant of Police, it is ordered that the Public Trustee shall be Administrator of all the real and per sonal estate of Michael Caughby, de ceased. (Signed) JAMES PRENDERGAST, C.J. All persons indebted to the abovenamed deceased are requested to pay the amounts of their several accounts to me, or to A. Lean, Esq., Christchurch. Also, all persons having claims against the said estate are requested to forward the same to me, or to Mr Lean, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of March next. N.B.—Any claim not sent in by the day named will be liable to be excluded from participation. R. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Welligton, METHVEN AGENCY. MORGAN and HIBBS, General Store keepers, Methven, are authorisep agents for the Ashburton Guardian. Subscribers will please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en trusted to them will receive prompt attention. February 28, 1881. 245 a February 28, 1881. 246 a



I Public Notices. | SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, Bth MARCH. In oilier to meet the requirements of Farmer:; and others at this season, the Auctioneers have arranged to hold a Special Sale of Sheep on the above date. Entries can be made as usual. MATSON, COX & CO. EOBT. WILKIN & CO. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, A CO. T. BULLOCK A. HARRISON. 240 a Donald Williamson is a cash PURCHASER of good clean samples of RYE GRASS. 234 a jg XPO E T OF GRAIN. SEASON 1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited. ) Is prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances On GRAIN entrusted to its care for shipment to, and sale in the London, Australian, and New Zealand markets. The Company does not purchase on its own account, but acts solely as Agent, and as moreover all sales by its Mark Lane Brokers arc carefully supervised by an experienced staff, constituents may rest assured that their interests will be care fully conserved, and full market values obtained. Freight to England by first-class iron vessels has been arranged at Fifty Shil lings per Ton. Cornsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices. Full information respecting terms, etc., may be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a Manager.



WHEAT FREIGHTS mo LONDON AND UNITED JL KINGDOM AT EIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Farmers that it has arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con fidently refers its Constituents to the List of first-class Vessels now Advertised in the Daily Papers. JOHN COOKE, 93a Manager. [CARD.] rjJHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch 571 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are a lso prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A. Largo Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, Ac., for sale at lowest current urices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60



JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, nrice L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for titring if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand— ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch. McDongall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 225 a Christchurch. THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA [Limited. ] Established, 1837. Incorporated, 1880. Paid-up Capital, £1,500,000 ; Reserve Funds, £810,500 —together, ... ...£2,310,500 Reserve Liability of Pro prietors, ... ... ... 3,000,000 Total Capital and Reserve Funds, £5,310,500 A Branch of this Bank was opened at Palmerston North, County of Manawatu, on Ist March. JOSH. PALMER, 205 a Chief Officer for New Zealand. m o FARMERS. We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Cornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch.



m QUILL’S C 0 X SULT ATIO X, J_. No. 2, On GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run in Christchurch in April, 1881. 1,009 Members at 10s. each. Early application is necessary to secure tickets. T. QUILL, Treasurer. WEEKLY SALE. Weekly Sale EVERY SATURDAY, At 1 o’clock p. m., At their Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, East street.



To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BLRTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton - , BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co.’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES—articles that are superior to anything that can be imported from any part of the world, and are sold in New Zealand, the site of their manufacture, at a price with which no foreign maker or colonial importer can compete.



Wholesale —Tomato Sauce, 265. per case of cwo dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per rase of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 333g-995c



Ashburton INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, To be held at THE TOWN HALL, On MARCH 24, 25 and 26. The date of opening has been altered to 3ulajr,o:e3: 124=, In consequence of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR Having consented to open the Ex hibition in person on that date.



Exhibitors aro requested to forward articles for exhibition to the Secretary as soon after the 17th instant as possible. If this is not complied with the Manag ing Committee cannot guarantee the correct staging and hanging of late Exhibits. All Exhibits will be carried on the Railways, to and fro, FREE OF CHARGE. Single Fare Tickets Will be issued, available for the time the Exhibition is open. Members of the Industrial As sociation whose Subscriptions are paid, will receive a ticket of ad mission, available for the whole time. Ordinary Admission ... Is. Children under twelve years ) of age ) ‘ The Exhibition will be open each day from 9 A.M. TO io P.M. Selections of IVCTTSIG Will be performed each evening. ADVANCE ASHBURTON. STEPHEN B. POYNTZ, Hon. Sec.



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, B BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 46a 0. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Publications- THE TRADE PROTECTION SO CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, &c., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information I up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur- I day. For particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church. —T. B. Craig, Agent for Canter bury. 816 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, 162 a Chertsey. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F. I. A. 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 749



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 superil 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 •JjJ'- O T 10 E. THE CASWELL SOUND MARBLE, PORTLAND CEMENT, AND MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED), NEW ZEALAND. Capital—£so,ooo, in 10,000 Shares of £5 each. Calls—ss. on Application ; ss. on Allot ment ; balance, as required, in Calls of 10s. per Share at intervals of not less than three months. Provisional Directory : Hon. E. Richardson, C. M. G., M. H. R., J. P. - Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.0., J.P. ; Hon. J. A. Bonar, M.L.C., J.P. ; A. M'Rae, Esq. ; W. H. Pilliet, Esq., J. P.; W. Stocks, Esq. ; W. Hutcheson, Esq., M.H.R., J.P., Mayor, Wellington ; E. W. Mills, Esq., J.P. ; McLean W. Jack, Esq., Mayor, Hokitika; E. N. J. Reeves, Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhouse, Esq., J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; J. R. George, Esq., A.M.1., C.E. ; A. S. Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of Nor Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Duller, Lewis and Gully. Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be received until the 31st day of JANUARY, 1881, and can be made through the Bank of New Zealand, or any of its branches in New Zealand and Australia, or from the Company’s Broker, Mr. Charles Pyb, Store, Winslow, from whom Prospectuses and Forms can also be obtained. Specimens of this Marble took the First Prize at the late Sydney Exhibition, and are being exhibited in the New Zealand Court of the one now being held at Mel bourne. Note —The prospects of this Company are exceptionally favorable, large divi dends and great increase in value of shares being a comparative certainty ; but for further particulars we refer to the Pro spectus, which can be obtained as above. THE SHARE LIST CLOSES ON JAN. 31st, 1881. All Shares will be allotted by Priority of Application. 868 Business Notices. Joseph Clark, YN RAIN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Burnett street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. £JHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS !! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which ho is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— O. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post . Office, Tinwald.) 243 a