: ~ '- : V'- Pfulfal I •■■■.“-- '. :t v' > |f r the dcceasftdi ' atlthough off and on in L tremens, was debited with if' a,o&odrinks. |» «La grille-du Ifambour Major” one jof the latest of the opera bouffe series, f " and from the pen of the prolific Jacques £. 'Offenbach, has achieved so signal and : success in Paris, London, and „ other European capitals—retaining its place on the boards of some theatres i- for over a year—that it is scarcely L, to find that it should have had in Melbourne the unprecedented k ,-run ! of ior ; ■ nights. As the same I;'' company, finder the same management, «will - commence their season to-night, I at the Theatre Royal, with this work, ? it may be taken as strongly probable that;-a great ■ success will attend the . present; < series of representations. “JOiploinacy” and “The Woman in £ White,” have had big runs at the Gaiety. ' : Theatre, Mr Wybert Reeve being the bright particular star.

NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Thubsdat, June 30.

_ The Council met at 2.30 p.m. ' Replying to the Hon Dr Monzies, ' ■ The Hon. F. .Whitaker said the Govern ment were considering the question of altering the constitution of the Council, but had arrived at no final'determination, " , and would .not until the Financial State ment had been disposed of, finance taking all the Government's time at pre- Mat. " ■

.Replying to the Hon. Hr Menzies, £ : ' The Hon. F. Whitaker said.tho Govern ment would not introduce a Bankruptcy Bill this year, but if the joint committee . , which' .dealt' with ' the question last year , Wouldconsider the new English Bill just i‘ reCeived,snd introduce a Bui based on it, he would do his best to help pass it. ■ The Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, Amendment BUI (Hon. F. Whitaker) was JL read a first time, and the Gaming and potteries Bill a second time. ■;t ,At,7threo the Council adjourned till Tuesday. ' v, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ||r Thxtbsdat, June 30. • BEPOBTS. "*■' The report on the Otago Bible-in --- Schools Association Petition was pro i - dneed, refusing to recommend the prayer ' .thereof. QPBSTIOIfS. . In reply to questions it was stated:— Government knew of no circumstance to jnstify the question calling upon Govern ni«nt ■ to explain why, under the railway .tariff a truck load of timber being charged 10d per mile for the first saventy . five milefsand reduced to 2^d- per mile the , bybeing raised to fid per mile for any further distance.—Proposals were under consideration for securing a Resident Magistrate at Nelson whose services would i be«available whenever required.—lt was not the intention ■ of the Government to introduce a Bill this session dealing with sentences remissions, powers of gaolers, punishments,, etc., and other general prison reforms, j, ‘ ’ - KBW BIILB. Leave .was granted .to Sir G. Grey to i ■ Introduce * a 'Bill prdviding for the ostab ; lishment of a better .system of local self -- government.; The Bill was read a first :.tiine,r, and bh the motion that its siecond reading be fixed for July 13th, be ex phuned tTiat he bad purposely fixed on a distant dfte* As" he J was anxious to afford the Government an opportunity for stating what-they proposed , doing in the matter, ;■ a proteose having .been given that they ’ intended taking action in regard to it. In reply, to a question put by the Premier, Sir G. Grey said that he would lay- .-draft.- oa the table so soon as he was informed what the Government financial proposals were to consist of. Sir. W. Fox argued that, as the date fixed for the secofitt reading was an ex ceptionally distant one, it was oqly fair to the House that members should have an opportunity for perusing the measure at as early a date as possible- ‘ The Hon. W; Rolleston asked the Speaker whether notice having been given ' amP&e Bill’read afiret time, it was not before the House, and as such members ought to have access to its contents. The Speaker replied that the rule was ' thatjso soon as the drafts were handed to : the deck they were printed and put into circulation. That was Ithe usual course, grid he saw ho reason why the usual rule should be departed from. e Thefollowing Bills 'were likewise intro ''■jfa&tfrand read a first time To Amend ’■ Companies Act, 1872 (Mr I Reeves); To fkmble the Eaikoura County " Oonbwtte Reclaim Land from the Sea in the Harbor of Kaikonra and to Invest r such Hand in the said Council for Harbor <■,.Purposes (Mr Saunders); To amend the • IJiW Act,, 1877 (MrFinn); Borough of flftmilcnn Boundaries (Hon. T. Hick). ■ •** amcßLiANßotrs. The House Vent into committee on the ■: Wrflingtoh 'Queen's Wharf and Store Sale ■ f Oq clause 2, Mr HeLatour proposed, as an amendment —“That the money pro - posed tube paidto the Council as pur idiaite prfcAfOrthe wharf be devoted to the reduction of the municipal debt, and not ' otherwise. 4 ' '' The House divided, that the clause as id; noee. danse as amended was passed, , Mr Hatchison said that after the .change that had been made, the Bill was useless for ihe purpose aimed at. He - moved that progress; be reported. TheHousO diyided. Ayes, 10; noes, 40. The remainder of the Bill passed, together; with the Port Chalmers Cemetery Bill, was reported with amend ■ ments. ; The following Bills, passed through committee, were read a'third time and phased: —Pbit • Chalmers Cemetery, Port - Chalmers . Prill Shed, Oamaru Harbor Board. - , .The-debate .was interrupted by the 5.30 : adjournment.. The House resumed at 7;90 ... - . ,• '!V<SMAXib SOX AT DUWKDIK. Mrßhrintaki asked, without notice, -' whei&errit waa the .intention of the Go rv«ewhen4' to quarantine or otherwise futni , i mdethe members who had gone on a visit >’. that itOffio Hunedin in view of the small ‘>n-ptet outbreakreporled from that locality. Vi i TheiHott. ,W. Johnston replied that the i qufcstioWwas,one which will, have to be 4 dealt,with by.the Board of. Health, and Go ■* «yi«nri»t had no power to interfere. |1 ,'SL , JOMCBIXAHEOUS. / M&ldscsndrew moved the second read ■ VjJng, Reserves Veat «*»«&.. . The zeDopnag orders of the day were ; i • • .postponed :%u.the understanding that i Wposed; motions should be i goneon wittu?& ; then pat, and ■roftjie Estimates column it%"is expedient jrm^wlart^te^a the turn of tSs^total

coat of conatrnction of the first soction of the Lumsden line. . Mr Shrimaki —That there he laid be fore the House copies of correspondence which passed between Mr Macandrew, when Minister for Public Works, the Agent-General, and some ship-building firms in Auckland, relative to the estab lishment of a direct steam service between Great Britain and New Zealand. Mr Montgomery—For a return show ing the messages sent from the telegraph stations at which the extra charge of fid per message was imposed during the time the extra charge was enforced, together with the amount of revenue derived from such messages. Sir G. Grey—For copies of correspond ence relating to the transfer of or removal from office of all judicial officers aiace the close of last session. The House adjourned at 8.40.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, 1881 *



Holloway’s Pills. Liver Complaints. —The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the de rangement being perceptible on the counten ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, _ they augment the powers of digestion and assimila tion in the stomach. Holloways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomach, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifiying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health and strength, and his sallowness gradually vanishes.—[Advt.]



Meetings. KINKING CLUB. X The next MEETING of the Club will take place THIS EVENING, at the Town Hall. A. A. RATTRAY, Hon. Sec.



Amusements. TOWN HALL. Opening of the Mammoth GIFT SHOW COMPANY, SATURDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING, July 2nd, and MONDAY, 4th. PRIZES. 'PRIZES. PRIZES. Two hours’ laughter by the Company. LSO worth of prizes given away nightly. Read big bills for particulars. Doors open for matinee at 2,30. Admission —adults. Is ; children, 6d. Evening, open at 7.30. Front seats, 2s ; back Is, with chances for prizes. Prizes on view at the Hall. 164 c jyjp OUNT SOMERS A TEA MEETING AND ENTERTAINMENT, In aid of the Presbyterian Church, Will be held in the MOUNT SOMERS SCHOOLROOM, ON FRIDAY, Bth JULY. Tea on table at 6 p.m. Tickets, 3s ; children half-price. 1660



Lost. 10s lleward. LOST— A Dark Bay HACK, with saddle and bridle on, and rope round the neck. The above Reward will be paid to any one giving information to THOS. M. JONES, Seafield. June 29,1881. 168 c Public Notices. EVERY Person found TRESPASSING in pursuit of Game or otherwise on the Anama Station, will he prosecuted without further notice. 1560 W. S. PETER. Ashburton borough council. Notice is hereby given that THROUGH TRAFFIC for carts and other vehicles in Burnett street west,' between West street and Park street, will be STOPPED dur ing the re-formation of the roadway. By order. FQOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. June Bth, 1881. 999 a Ashburton borough council. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the south-eastern end of Tancred street, at its junction with the Town Belt, is CLOSED until further notice. By order. FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. 20th May, 1881 847 a



2XL L. O. L. THE ANNUAL DINNER, to com memorate the Festival of July 12th, will be held at Shearman’s Hotel. on that date. Dinner on the table at 8 p.m. Tickets, 6s 6s each. 77c DR. MACBEAN STEWART, of Ashburton, Has Commenced the Practice of his Pro fession in Christchurch. Temporary Residence —The House ori ginally occupied by the late De Camp bell in COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent’s Brewery, Christchurch. 119 c TBSTERFIELD MILLS. Having taken the above Mills, I beg to inform farmers and the public generally that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and hope, by taming out a first-class article, to inerit a share of public support. Gristing on the usual terms. Cash buyer of grain. ' JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 376 a Gazette in Bankruptcy* Y. R. ■j^OTIOE —The Abhbueton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors A Ht mHE GUARDIAN i» puV«‘ '-cl every ,J. evening, giving every day v - ts, up to the hour of going to press. This - better than buying a sfepenny weekly,



Tenders- T E N D E R S. Wanted Tenders for CROSS PLOUGHING about 100 Acres of Land at Hinds. Tenders to be in by WEDNES DAY, July 6th. For particulars apply to 167 c ' MATSON, COX & CO. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the 7th July next, for the following WORKS : 1. Forming about miles, Great South road 2. Forming about 3 milesand 30 chains, McCroy’s road _ . 3. Forming about 1 mile and 25 chains, Baxter’s toad 4. Forming about 65 chains, Winch niore road, from Thompson’s Track road , . 5, Re-forming 6 miles of Mainwanng s road 6. Sodding up walls of cuttings on Duncan’s road 7. Forming footpath along Cridlaud street, Rakaia township. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman, South Rakaia Road Board. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, 161 c Clerk to Board. ROAD BOARD. Tenders are invited for the FORMA TION of Painter’s Road, about 50 chains. Specifications may be seen at the Road Board Office, Moore street, up till THURSDAY, July 7th, on which date Tenders must be sent in, not later than 10 a.m. FOOKS & SON, 157 c Surveyors to the Board.



W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, INSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AHD 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 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. 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 stack, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. £2,000 AND £8,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. Money. M ONEY TO LEND. 'On the SECURITY of FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD PROPERY, or Loans for short dates, will be made on any ap proved security. Apply to F Wm. HORNE, Care of P. Cunningham & Co., Ashburton. 64c Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch.



Publications. « A EE WE TO STAY HERE I”—A paper on the New Zealand Public Works Policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the Crown Lands and the Incidence of Tax ation, by a Colonist of 22 years standing, price Is, can be obtained at Office of this Paper. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New Zea land. On Monday an “ extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christchurch.— T. B. Craig, Agent for Canterbury. Barristers, Solicitors, &c.



W. F, Wilding, Barrister, solicitor, and NOTARY PUBLIC. Attendance at Ashburton every Friday. OFFICE: NEXT THE MAIL OFFICE, * BURNETT STREET. 1170 Branson & Purnell, B B ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. C. W. Ireland, ARRISTBR AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a rpHRESHING BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper. S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 ft



Alfred Harrison. TUESDAY, sth JULY. 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from Mr Wm. Clarice, Burnett street, who is leaving Ashburton (immediately behind Masonic Hall), to Sell by Public Auction, on the Promises, the whole of hia FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising— Bedsteads and Bedding, Chairs, Tables, Couches, Washstands and Ware, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, &c. &c. Sale at 12 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 154 c Auctioneer. Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCTIONBERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY, 5. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 440



Joseph Ivess. Joseph Ivess, A UCTIONEER, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, WILL COMMENCE BUSINESS In his new Auction Mart, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, ON THE Ist JULY. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held alternately at TINWALD & ASHBURTON. SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. Arrangements are being made for the holding of Weekly Sales of Farm Produce, Implements, Horses, etc. Entries may be made at the office on and after the Ist July. Advances made on every description of produce, etc., consigned for sale. Loans negotiated on moderate terms. Fire Risks effected at current rates. J.I. will hold his OPENING SALE EARLY IN JULY. Entries will be received for same after the Ist July. JOSEPH IVESS, AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Boarding Houses, &c. REALLY GOOD BOARDING- Directly opposite the Maii Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Good Breakfast, Good Luncheon, Good Dinner, Good Tea, and Meals at all times, to suit the convenience of customers and people from the country. The best place in the town of Ashburton for quiet and comfort. 128 c HOUSE, MRS MUTCH (Late of the Ashburton Hotel). 985 c



The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanoebd street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per weok. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address — PHILLIP HAMPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanorbd street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’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. Goon Bath room . S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress —Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. I NORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and I “ For Sale ’’—can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



Tor Sale. O N SALE BY THE SIGNED. UNDER- Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horae Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. F o E. A small FARM of 75 Acres, within six miles of Ashburton, on favorable terms. POYNTZ & CO. 0 R SALE. A FARM of 300 Acres, all sown down to wheat, well and securely Fenced, abun dantly watered, and within easy access of a Railway Station. Also, 200 Acres of good LAND to Let for Cropping, or For Sale on a purchasing clause. Two well-finished three-roomed COT TAGES, situated on a Quarter-Acre of Land, on the East Town Belt, close to the High School. These cottages are now let to good tenants, at a fair rental, and will be sold on easy terms of payment. 695 a POYNTZ AND CO. F O R S E. T.S. 907, 908, 909, 910, being one acre in a block ; also, T. S. 860. These sections will be sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO. ;



have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, Improved Farm, This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO. J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c We have arranged with Messrs Fkiedlandeb Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., A SNUG Now in fallow. IN THE AT ASHBURTON, AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton.



WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Business Notices SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... l§d. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 COUNTY RIDGING & SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET ... ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manu facture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate be tween Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality, he respectfully solicits their support in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 148 c P. & D. Duncan BEG Ho inform their friends and the public generally that they are about to OPEN A BRANCH IN ASHBURTON, On that Section ADJOINING THE POST OFFICE, For Repairing all kinds of Agricultural Implements. In the meantime inspection is invited to our stock of Ploughs, Drays, Shares, «fec., now on the ground. The management will be entrusted to Mr J. Keib, whom we can thoroughly recommend to the public. Christchurch, June 18, 1881. 880 Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station



Bullock. SATURDAY, JULY 2ND, 1881. FRUIT Ti-’.KKS. FRUIT TKKFS. MR T. ItULLOOK. has received in structions to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the above dale, ■£OQ FIRST-CLASS FRUIT TREES, Comprising-*- 40 Plum Trees, 42 Apples, 10 Pears, and 10 Peach, with names at tached, all of the best sorts, grafted from some of the best orchards in the Northern dis tricts, and are blight proof. Also, About 1,000 Ornamental Trees, con sisting of Lauristinus, Lawsoni ana, Wellington!*, Macrocarp*. Sale at 2.30. ITbullook, 174 c Auctioneer.



BAZAAR. SATURDAY, 2ND JULY. IMPORTANT SALE * or Draught Horses, IMPLEMENTS, &o. Under Bill of Sale. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auc tion, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, On the above date, 10 3 Draught Mares and Geldings Double-Furrow Ploughs McCormick Reaper and Binder Dray, Tip Cart, Spring Cart Chaffcutter and Horse-Power 400 Bushels (about) Oats Quantity of Harness, &c., &c. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 140 c Auctioneer.



Property Sale. MY next SALE of PROPERTIES will take place on SATURDAY, 9th July. ■ Persons wishing to offer any property at this sale will please communicate with the undersigned. T. BULLOCK



J-JAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £6O and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. —BOARDING HOUSE in East street, lately in the occupation of Mr 0. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK mo 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 Curing 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 particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK



T. Bullock, UOTIONEER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause 66 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable e-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, j 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. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. ICO 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 j 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 bushel? of grain. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. 221 a Estate Agent AND AT THE Ashburton. FARMS.



Business Notices. G. King, T ADR AS STREET, CHRIST -IVJL CHURCH, DYER AND CLEANER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he has appointed Mr F. Ciaek his Agent, where orders can be left. Clothes Dyed, Cleaned, and Pressed at the shortest notice; also Curtains, Silks, Ac. N.B.—Agent for Timaru— -780 Mrs Pubdih, Milliner.



BW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Omned Juke 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they hare opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jokes and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS!!! Of the Best Blends. SUGARS I SUGARS !! SUGARS!! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING I! f And HARDWARE 1 HARDWARE !I I HARDWARE ! I! At Prices not to be rubbed out. BIGGS AND REID. 87c I



A GRICULTDRAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanul Ed. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. . Price Lists on Application. 831 a QPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. A. W. Randell Wishes to inform the public of Ashburton that he has opened the shop lately oc cupied by Mr W. T. Davison, where he intends to keep a large supply of Fruit, Vegetables, and General Produce, to meet the increasing demands of the citizens of the township. Orders received at the shop will be promptly attended to, and goods supplied in the town and neighbor hood with despatch.- Note the Address— A W. RANDELL, Wholesale and Retail General Garden Produce Store, TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. 1320



J. R. Chapman HAS NOW REMOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES Adjoining Mr O. Digby’s Butchery, TANORED SIREET. The advertiser having just received a con signment of PAPERSANGINGS per Abernyte, and whichjwill be supplemented with a large supply per Opawa and St Leonards, is in a position to execute all orders entrusted to him in the various branches of the trade, at the lowest pos sible prices, and in a workmanlike manner, in town or country. An early inspection of patterns is solicited. J. R. CHAPMAN, Paper-hanging Depot, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. 112 c



The Post Office Store, THE FIRST ESTABLISHED IN TINWALD. CP. H. JEPHSON takes this op * portunity of thanking the Public for their liberal patronage bestowed on him during the period he has been in Business, and having gained some know ledge as to the requirements of the neigh borhood, has now a stock complete with all varieties in thq following lines GROCERIES f BOOTS DRAPERY HOSIERY CROCKERY AND IRONMONGERY Contractors and Working Men will find this the best shop to deal at, as Carts go into all places where works are carried on between the Rangitata and Ashburton rivers, and can rely on having their goods delivered to them with regularity and despatch. Call and get a Price List. AGENT FOR T. TAYLOR’S CELE BRATED ASHBURTON BREAD. Daily and Weekly Papers always en hand. COALS AND FIREWOOD AT CHEAPEST RATES. CASH PURCHASER OF ALL KINDS OF FARM AND DARY PRODUCE. C. P. H. JEPHSON. 100 c ALFRED COOK, news runner for the Lyttelton 'Tones, Canterbury Times , and Star, is prepared to undertake the distribution ef circulars, hand-bills, &c., and to do general light porter work, and odd jobs. 704»



Business Notices “TLLO f WH AT’S THISt AORIOtJLTDBAI, PaSTOEAIi, CoIQCBBCIAI., AND PaSHIONABUJ HAIRCUTTING SALOON, Tancbed Street, Will open about the 17th hast. od. HAIRCUTTING 6d. SHAVING—weII, as local industry is all the cry, and ought to be supported/ Weston will shave you for sjd, but mind, no change. And if you grumbler—what 1 do you think ho will shave you for nothing and give you a drink?, N-B.—A liberal discount to local bodies, : families, schools, widows, orphans, <fec.. Ladies and girls’ hair, cut and trimmed in the fashion Hair Dyed aiiy color. Invalids and others waited on at their' residences, if required. Razors ground and set. 170 A. Weston’s



‘‘ mAKB TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK" The exigencies of colonial life require especial consideration by all who hare to do with the supply of the colonial markets. This fact , Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER. Ac., East street, Ashburton, speedily realised, after a short experience of New Zealand. He therefore set about noting the different requirements of ths people in regard to his own particular profession, and the result was that he sent home an order for a consignment of WATCHES DIRECT FROM ENGL AND, Specially suited for colonial wear. They were levers made to his express specifications, with all the latest improvements, specudly prootectod by extra heavy cases, and with minute care bestowed on accurate time keeping. That consignment went off within a month, another followed, and a third has just been epened, a portion of which was bespoken. The prices of these special-class goods compare very favorably with the usual second-rate watches in the market. Attention is called to the decks. Jewellery, and English Plate in. stock, and to ths fact that , all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves an as authority on mean time to the town.



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 ia 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 carnage only added. . . QOAL! OOAL1! COALII! The undersigned have just received a large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current rates. ' MATSON, COX, & Co., 902 a West .street. Jp H O T O G R A P H Y. Wanted everybody to know that this is my LAST WEEK in Ashburton, and all who wish to have a really GOOD and CHEAP PORTRAITnot to misa this op portunity, very seldom met with. Photo . taken in the new uranium process warranted not to fade. Any House or Farm Photographed within ten. miles from Ashburton. PROFESSOR DE LOUIE, 919 a Photographer. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c, Adjoining Panama House, TANORED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well-known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS.



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 sireet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, BURNBTT BTEKBT, ASHBUKTON. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of lhe trade at lowest prices. 966 a THOMAS DUDSON. Wm. Patching, East Sxkbkt Ashburton^ Tent, and horse CLOTH MAKER Hone Covers, all siaeh Men’s and Youths’Waterproof Clothing at reasonable prices. Canvas, Calico, and American ’Duck. Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. , : Canvas and India-rubber Hosing: Sail, Twine, and Garden lanes. Plough lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thhnblea. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sixes, always In itodc. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced , prices. 687 a WM. PATCHING.