fret, got up into the pulpit to prcav. He looked dreadfully ill; but I thought the worst was now over, and that l.e would go on mending. “ Vain hope! He gave out the text, and then looked over the congregation. The first person on whom his eyes lighted was Sandy the Tinker —Sandy, who Jhad never before been known to enter a place of worship of any sort; Sandy, whom he had mentally chosen as his substitute, and who was due on the following Wednesday—sitting just below him, quite sober and compara tively clean, waiting with a great show of attention for the opening words of the sermon. “With a terrible cry, my friend caught the front of the pulpit, then swayed back and fell down in a faint ing fit. He was carried home and a doctor sent for. I said a few words, addressed apparently to the congrega tion, but really to Sandy, for my heart somehow came into my mouth at thought of him ; and then, after I dis missed the people, I walked slowly 'back to the manse, almost afraid of - what might meet me there. “Mr Cawley was not dead, but he was in the most dreadful state, of ■physical exhaustion and mental agita tion. It was dreadful to hear him. .How could he go himself? How could he.send Sandy ? Poor old Sandy, whose soul in the sight of God, was just; as precious as his own. “ His whole cry was for us to deliver, him from the Evil One; to save him from committing a sin which would render -him a. wretched man for life. THe counted the hours and the minutes 'tftifpre he must return to that horrible ? place. _V.“ can’t send Sandy,’ he would .moan. ‘ I cannot. O, I cannot save myself at such a price !’ - “ And then he would cover his face -.with the bed clothes, only to start up Wildly and entreat me not to leave him; to stand between theenemy and him- to save, him, or, if that were im possible. to give him courage to do .-what was right “ ‘lf this continues,’ said the doctor, Wednesday will find him either dead ’dr u, raving lunatic.’ We talked the matter over, the doctor and I, in the gloaming, as we wailked - tb and Train the meadow be 'hind the manse;; and we decided, hav ing to make our choice of two, evils, to risk giving such an opiate as should C&rry him over the dreaded interval; We knew it was a perilous thing to do with one in his condition, but, as I said before, we could only take the least of two evils. “ What we dreaded most was his awaking before the time expired; so I kept "watch beside him. He lay like one dead through the whole of Tues day night and Wednesday and Wednes day evening. Eight, nine, ten, eleven o’clock came and passed; twelve. * God be thanked !’ I said, as I stooped over him and heard he was breathing “He will do now, I hope,” said the doctor, who had come just before mid night ; “ you will stay with him till he ftakes?*

“ I promised that I would, and in the beautiful dawn of a summer’s morn ifag be opened his eyes and smiled. He no recollection then of what had occurred; he was as weak as an infant, and when I bade him to try to go to sleep again, turned on his pillow and sank to rest once more. “ Worn out with watching I stepped Softly from the room and passed into the&esh, sweet air. : I walked down to the; garden gate, and stood looking at the greatmountains and the fair country, and the Deldy wandering like a silver thread through the green fields below.

1 “ All at once my attention was attracted by a group of people coming slowly along the road leading from the hills. I couldrnot at first see that in them midst something was being borne oh men’s shoulders; but when at last I made this but‘l hurried to meet them and.learn what, was the matter. ' / Has there been an accident ? ’ I asked,: as I drew near. . “ They stopped, and one man came towards me. Aye/; he said, ‘ the warst accident that could befa’ him, puir fella’. He’s deid.’ -“'Who is it?’ I asked, pressing finward; ahdlifting the cloth they had flung over his face, I saw Sandy the Tinker!.. “‘He had been fou’ coming home, I tak’ it,’ remarked one who stood by, * puir Sandy, and gaed over the cliff afore he could, save himsel’. We found him Just on the side of the Witches’ Cauldron, where there’s a bonny strip of green turf, and his cuddy was feeding on the hill-top with the bit cart behind her.’ ” ' There was silence for a minute; then one of the ladies said softly, “Poor Sandy! ” “ And what became of Mr Cawley ? ” asked the other. - “He gave up his parish and went optasamissionary. He is stillliving.” ' “ What a most extraordinary story ! ” iMnaafked. j“,YeSj I think so,” said the minister, “if ypu like to go round by Dendeldy to-monroufe, hoy son, who now occupies tbe aaahse, t would show you the scene of;Ae occuttrience’’ The hext day we all stood looking at “the bonny strip of green,” at the framing cliffs, and at the Deldy, swollen, by recent rains, rushing on its vrky. The youngest of the party went up ta the rock and knocked upon it loudly wuh bis cane. “O, don’t do that, pray!” cried both'the ladies,^nervously ; the spirit of the weird story still brooded over us. “ What do you think of the coinci dence, Jack ? ” I enquired of my friend, as we walked apart from the “Ask me when we get back to Fleet street,” he

THE ASHBUETON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAECH 8, 1881.



HoixqWAY's Plixs. —These Pills are more efficaciousjn t; strcij£thening a debilitated con* stitutiorr than any other medicine in the world. Persons of anervOiis habit of body, and all ! who are suffering from'Weakdigestiveorgans, ot whose heal*.'has become deranged by Kn;««g affection, disordered stomach, or liver complaints, should lose no time in giving these admirable RUs a* ; ifair trial. Coughs, colds, astfitna/ Or shortness 'of breath are also within thl?Sange of the sahative powers of this very remarkable medicine. The cures effected by these Pills are riot superficial or temporary, but «nmplet«tfpny>■permanent.- They are" as mild M tW m efficacious, aud may be given with . coafioqire to delicate females and young chil dren 1' -Tfyeinaction On the liver, stomach, and bowels, is immediate, beneficial, and lasting, restprirr* older and health in every case.— Advt



J. T. Ford and Co. TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, MARCH 15th. J T. FORD A CO. will offer a SPLENDID LOT OF Sheep From the Alford Station, viz : 500 120 50 and f bred two-tooth EWES LINCOLN EWES LINCOLN RAMS J. T. FORD &CO., 291 a Auctioneers.



Meetings. TTORTICULTURAL 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. 279 a S. E. POYNTZ, 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, 82a Secretary. Sporting, Athletics, &c. Tinwald Races AND Athletic Sports. ■g ASTER MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1881. ADMISSION FREE. 288 a



Tenders UPPER ASHED RTON 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 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. For Sale. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, oh advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following A HI G HLY-IMPROVED 3?arm 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 snms of £6O and upwards, at current rates bOO



Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. is a OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arte S. Naslielski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a 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. i The following gentlemen, with the Auctioneer, will receive Goods up to the I date of Sale:—Mr. Andrew Orr, Mr. G. Kidd, Mr. G. M. Robinson, und Mr. D. Williamson.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, C ox & 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, &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 CF.LEII RATED THRESHING M VCHINES 44q 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. (~ J A r I T A L MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. 2GOa



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 As each Race wil bo 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 arc sent exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. J, L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, Ac., High street, Triangle, Christchurch. 2GCa



Public Notices. j O. O. P., M. U. The Entertainment Committee of the above Society begs to tender their sincere THANKS to the Ladies and Gentlemen who kindly assisted at their late concert. J. TUCKER, N.G. 28Ga R. MINNIS, Secretary. COUNTY COUNCIL. THE DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880. The Ashburton County Council having, by resolution passed March 2nd, 1881, in structed the Police to lay informations against all persons within the County having dogs in their following after the 31st day of March, 1881, unregistered contrary to the provisions of the Dogs Registration Act, 1880, publishes the fol lowing sections of the said Act for the benefit of all concerned : 4. Any person who shall keep any dog within the colony of a greater age than six month, for a period of fourteen days, without causing such dog to be registered, and such registration to be again made from year to year, in manner hereinafter mentioned, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding five pounds for every such dog over and above the amount of any fee payable in respect of the registration of such dog. 9. Except as herein provided, the fee to be paid for the registration of every dog throughout the colony shall be the sum of ten shillings. And until such amount shall have been paid no such registration shall be deemed to have been duly made.



13. Dogs without collars having the proper registration labels thereon, shall prima facie be deemed to be unregistered, and any person or his agent upon whoso land such dog may be found, or any per son duly authorised by the local authority, may destroy any such dog. 17. Any person who shall see a dog being at large, biting or attacking any person or any horse, sheep, or cattle, or who shall himself be bitten or attacked by such dog, may destroy the same without being answerable for damage occasioned thereby. 21. If any person shall, after the first day of January in every year, have in his following or keep any dog wearing a label issued in any previous year, which dog shall not have been registered for the then current year, such person shall be liable for a penalty not exceeding five pounds. By order, F. MAIN WARING. Clerk. Ashburton, March sth 1881. 289 a [card.] mHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch 571 METHYEN AGENCY. MORGAN and HIBBS, General Store keepers, Methven, are authorisep agents for the AsHBtrRTON Guardian. Subscribers will please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en trusted to “them will receive prompt attention.



Public Notices- V. r -q U B L I C NOTICE. k 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, J udge. 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.



fjno 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. ■g XPORT 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 Now 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 are 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 J KINGDOM AT 'FIFTY 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.



FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also 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 Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. GO 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 LG 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. G Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Filter 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.



McDougall’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, £816,500 —together, ... ...£2,316,500 Reserve Liability of Pro prietors, ... ... ••• 3,000,000 Total Capital and Reserve Funds, £5,316,500 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,



T. Bullock. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVE R V SATURDA Y, Commencing at 1 p.m. WEDNESDAY, 9tii MARCH. Household FURNITURE. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mrs Heller to sell by Public Auction, on Wednesday, 9th March, at the Cottage lately occupied by her, on the East Town Belt, opposite the Parsonage, ALL HER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising Sitting-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen Furniture, Consisting of— Chests of Drawers Chairs Tables Sofa Mirrors Single and Double Bedsteads Bedding Carpets Crockery &c., &c., &c. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 228 a Auctioneer. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



LET—At a low rental, BOARD- X ING HOUSE, in Tancred street, known as Anstee’s, Centrally situated. T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved, situated at Wakanui. 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 Lagnhor run. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capita’ dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town of 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 ■ corns, coach-house, store, etc. Situated on Mr Harm’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 (wo 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 s.able 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. 284 Acres, near Dromore, fenced and broken up, price low, a bargain, terms easy. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancrcd street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Corner 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. 771, corner of Wakanui road and Cox street. Tins valuab'e section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. 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, 511, 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. 248, 249, fronting railway station, this is a capital site for a grain store. 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- roomecl 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. At a very low rental, two two-roomed cottages. Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. Shop with a comfortable House attached, fronting East street. Four-roomed Cottage, Tinwald, facing the Great South Road, now in the occupa tion of Mr William Bradshaw, For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK, S2Xa Estate Agent



Quill and Co. QUILL’S CONSULTATION, No. 2, GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run in Christchurch in April, 1881. 1,000 Members at 10s. each. First Prize £l4O Second Prize 90 Third Prize 50 Starters and Nonstarters, divided ... ... 220 Early application is necessary to secure tickets. On T. QUILL, Treasurer.



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 BDRTON 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 iu 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, I .AND, 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 two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per rase of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 333g-995c



Exhibitions. Ashburton INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, To be held at THE TOWN HALL, <^n MARCH 24, 25 and 26. The date of opening has been altered to ivr A RCTB 24=, 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 10 P.M. Selections of 3VHTTSXC Will be performed each evening. ADVANCE ASHBURTON. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ. Hon. Sec.



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 46a C. 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 up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur 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.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 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 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 O T ~I C 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 ; 6s. 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.C., 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. ; McLeanW. Jack, Esq., Mayor, Hokitika; R. 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 Nefl Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Buffer, 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, Mb. Charles Pye, 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 Joseph Clark, rain merchant, 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. QHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS !! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he 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— C. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tim*aid.) of Application. 868 Business Notices. Ashburton and Tinwald. 263 a 212 a