nised Captain Day, one of .h; ; egers who been presented to he, n.ij Airs Ball’s nephew. ‘May I get you some coffee ?' asked he, smiling down at her. ‘Yes, please,’ said Georgie, diffi dently, her mind instantly reverting to what he must think of her shabby dress.

He made a sign to a servant, who came up with a tray. I lelping Georgie to her coffee, he took another cup him self, and then, drawing a chair beside her, began to talk in a light, careless manner that speedily set her at her ease. Even the troublesome dress was at length forgotten, and Georgie bore her fair share in the half-laughing, half-serious conversation that ensued. AAer a while he drew the stand of photographs forward, and turned them Oyer for her to look at, telling her about Italy in a soft low voice that seemed meant for her alone. He was a tall, handsome man, rather fair, with bright* blue eyes, and a moustache and whiskers that seemed to require an immense amount of attention to keep them in order. He possessed in per fection the art of being all things to all women. His indolent, graceful air of deference and intense devotion, his low caressing voice, were irresistibly flatter ing. His words were simple enough, neither very wise or very witty; but they might have been very pearls and diamonds of wisdom from the venera tion with which Georgie listened to them. He stayed by her side for a long time, turning over and discussing folios and albums. At length Mrs Ball captured them for a round game at cards, much to Captain Day’s disgust. However, he managed to obtain Georgie for a partner, took care of her counters,, and contrived to throw an immense amount of earnestness into the question of slaking two cr two dozen. He conducted her into supper, and took care to have a snug corner all to themselves; and then he be stowed on her all those petits soins and delicate attentions which are the right of, • some; favored mortals, but which were something very new and very charming to his' unsophisticated com panion. ’ Geoigie was completely fascinated. Site :was very young, very simple, and very: romantic, beautiful, impulsive, child, with all sorts of wbndefful ideas floating about in her graceful little; head; and Captain Arthur Day was the handsomest man in his regiment, and one of the most consummate flirts in existence;

Had Georgia's eyes and ears not been too entirely engaged, she might have discovered that one, person at least ■ showed considerable disapproba-. tiottleither of her or of her cavalier’s proceedings,' Mote than once a tall gentlemanly man , had tried to gain Mijss Castertpn’s ear, and ai grave face with dark, suspicious eyes had watched themmore or less all the evening. A good many angry glances had been wasted bn ,Captaiti Day’s imperturable face—rwasted, because, though he had seen the glances , plainly enough, he hacj. taken no notice of them. When the time for departure came, Captain Day slipped Into- the hall, and was*feady with u Georgie’s shawl and lildef 4 'scarlet hood, , After one long prefetimS. Of. -her. .hand, one lingering imd her dark lovely eyes, one soft low ‘Good night,’ she out into the. dun- night with a swift subtle delight in every-nerve, a feeling of sweet shy joy stealing into her heart, which, alas,'would never be the simple child hefat :j again.l Day turned to re-enter the . encountered his brother, tho gentlcHian whose wrathful eyes had so fsuspiciously watched him all the evening. Anything the matter, Frank?’ asked he, lightly. ‘ You : look 'particularly 'the. gravc face'grew a shade graver as Re turned to his brother and said, emphatically and. suddenly— ‘i¥ou .have.no right Arthur, to pay such devoted attention to any lady, muchless iMiss, Castcrlon.* * What do you mean ?’ ‘jWhat I. say. You have no right to sacrifice, that trusting sweet little thing for your amusement* ‘:HoW excessively ridiculous, Frank 1 I aybnrijg lady for the first time in my life, try to amuse her for an hour or two, and you. get up a tragic air and-talk of a sweet little thing being sacrificed for my amusement 1 It is too absurd.’

*1 have seen too many of your 1 flirtations not to know the signs of a new one. I know what your hour or arauseroent means, and 1 say you have hb“right to raise hopes and wishes youJuve not the slightest intention of fulfilling.’. . ‘ Looks like a case of righteous ind{gha|fi6n,’. said the Captain, coolly, smoking' his. moustache. * Thanks, youjyecfure might be more effectual interested party.’ ‘ "dpp’li understand : you,’ said Mr Day, haughtily. .r - - t ‘ Mit,that talks about f tin such sentimental I have never seen you two glances on any young lady JJ, '^efo^- r hut'to-night* ydn 'have!' honored with vouiumdst distinguished is tum thQ CpM shooldeg on . thecelderisa much than-the scapegrace cpnteinpt jA:, rival - in, si ; r - i,] v T-. lOrny . v *." *

the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1881.



Found. Last Week, on the Seafield Hoad, a HORSE COLLAR. Owner can have same hy applying to the under signed, and paying expenses. MURDOCH BRUCE, 960 a Seaßeld. Amusements. T OWN TO-NIGHT. HALL. TO-NIGHT. Positively for Two Nights only. MR, MRS, & MISS HART, Assisted by MR W. KERBY, In the popular drawing-room entertain ment, entitled "HAPPY HOURS, or Begone Dull Care.’’ Admission—3s, 2s, and Is. Doors open 7.30 ; commence 8 o'clock. WALTER AERBY, 965 a Business Manager. QJRAND MASONIC CONCERT, A Concert will be given in the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, Ashbarton, on WEDNESDAY, Bth JUNE,



The D,D. G.M. Bro. H. Thomson will deliver the Opening Address and preside during the evening. Tickets can be obtained from members Bro. R. W. Shearman, P.M.Z. Bro. W. H. Gundry, W.M. ; H. 18' Bro. G. St. Hill, J. Bro. H. Stephenson, P.M. Bro. C. Braddell, P.M., S.E Bro. J. Bradley, W.M. Bro. R, Friedlander, S.W. ■ Bro. H. Zander, J. W., P. S. Bro. Thos. Quill, P.M. Bro. W. Sparrow, W.M. Bro. S. B. Nelson, S.W. Bro. D. M'Farlane, J.W. Bro. W. H. Zouch, S.W. Bro. E. Saunders, J.W. Bro. H. J. Weeks, Musical Director. All Masons are particularly requested to attend in regalia. Admission by ticket only. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. ; to commence 8 p.m. HENRY ZANDER, 829 a Hon. Sec. Ecclesiastical. ATHOLIC CHURCH. ASHBURTON : Ist Mass, 9 o’clock; 2nd Mass, 11 o’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. of the Commute* : RAKAIA : 610 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. Tenders.



A SHBURTON BOROUGH ;COUN- A OIL. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE, for twenty-one years, *f that valuable SECTION, No, 602, being part Resera 1642, close to the Post Office, and having a frontage of three chains nine links bn the Wakanui road. Rent to increase 50 per cent, in each succeeding period of seven years. Tendersjjjto be sent to the Town Clerk, not later than 12 o’clock noon on SATURDAY, the 11th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 3rd June, 1881. 969 a mENDERS are Invited for the EREO JL TION of a RESIDENCE in Park street. Plans and specifications may be seen at our office up till THURSDAY, June 9th, where tenders must be sent in not later than 5 p.m. on that date. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. FOOKS & SON, 94Sa Architects, &c. ROAD DISTRICT. J^ONGBEACH TENDERS are hereby invited for the FORMATION of about Sixty-Five Chains of a ROAD, near the Coldstream Home Station (plough and scoop work). A specification can be seen at the Road Board Office, where tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till 2 o’clock p.m. on TUESDAY, the 14th in stant. W. CUTHBERT, District Surveyor. Longbeach Road, 2nd June, 1881. 957 a



PUBLIC CEMETERY. Separate written TENDERS are hereby invited for the following WORKS : 1. Ploughing, Harrowing, and Fencing the Cemetery ground 2. Planting the ground with Forest Trees 3. Finding and Erecting an Entrance Gate and Picket Fence, and a Cross in centre of ground (Car penter’s work). Plans and specifications for the above can be seen at the Longbcach Road Board Office, : where tenders, addressed to the Chairman of the Cemetery Board, will be receivedupiills'o’clock p.m., on SATUR DAY, : the Xlth June instant. W. OUTHBBRT, i. , , ~ . Secretary. Loagbeachßoad, j 2nd June, 1881. 968 a



Public Notices. OTIOE TO TENDERERS FOR PLANTING BLOCKS taken the Above Mills, I beg to and the public generally ftai MILL is NOW OPEN, and aipt>i turnihg' otit a' first-class article, ffo merit i'ah&e of public support. ' bn', the usual terms. Cash ‘■‘bnyjßr'Ofgraifl. 1 m . ’ JAMES CLARK. i> Jtei i7th,lßßl. 376 a The/amount of Deposit to accordwtny theiteuders for .fencing plantation hlcT la-ip!no case!requited to exceed L2 % IT EST ERF IE LD MILLS. ■M |S LTR TO N MILLS. m tb- OWNERS ’ of GRISTS ' will be t rt!HAR&ED M ahd 2d bet bushel respec fclvwy for CLEANING First and Second Cllaas WHEAT, ’ in-addition to the charge Gnnding, THENRY, BOWERS ■ Brother.), iI^RIENIILY,'SOCIETIES’ ACT. 1878, fljg ’ tuiSaleAt the Office of tfos Paper | IWo6S& l,; '• "•



w. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AMD 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., A'c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Aokkt 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. GUNDBY, Ashburton. To Let. |J| O LET. 100 Acres skim-ploughed LAND, for one grain crop. Apply DAVIS & WINTER, 947 a Rakaia. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Poyntz and Co., Ashburton. 612 a Por Sale.



F O R S E. An EXPRESS WAGON, with HORSE, HARNESS, Ac., complete. Apply to W. O’CONNOR, 950 a Opposite Baldwin’s Hotel.



O R SALE. ALFRED HARRISON has for sale, a really beautiful BUILDING SITE, 1 ACRE, Fenced with posts and rails and planted. This Section, which faces the Belt and comer of Winter’s road, has a frontage of over 6 chains, is within ten minutes’ walk of Post office, there being a road through the Domain directly to it, and situated as it is at the very highest corner of the township, offers perhaps the finest building site in township in the district. Terms very easy. Apply, ALFRED HARRISON, 889 a Auctioneer. O 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, cm 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. 595 a POYNTZ AND CO. F O R S E. T.S. 907, 90S, 909, 910, being one acre in a block ; also, T. S. 860. These sections will be sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO.



W E have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUG Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm conaists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District and will bo sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO.



AND POE SALE. improved Farm, situated re, of which 370 acres are laid ~6 r asß, and 130 acres are in stubble, te crop, balance in tussock. Small Sub-division fences, plantation, The new water race is supposed to iu through this property. 544 ACRES in tussock at Lauriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. L 664 Dro dow Terms easy. Apply to 597 a CUFF & GRAHAM, Christchurch. Educational JJfIHB MISSES HONOUR are prepared to■ receive, at their residence, Moore street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms, per quarter, for each subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday, from half-past three to Ijalf-paat four, one guinea per quarter.



T. Bullock. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. F OR SALE, CHEAP. 187 Acres first-class LAND, fronting on the Wakanui Crsek, being Rural Sections 20633 and 20633, divided into three paddoeke; all in English gnus ; there is a hut and stable on the farm. This would make a capital dairy farm. Will be sold cheap and on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK, rjYO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET for CROPPING about 300 acres, 100 of which hare been cropped once, the remainder is ploughed and ready for cross-ploughing. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MR W. L. RICHARDS, Near The Grange. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE In East street, presently in occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpO 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. JpiOß SALE. A BARGAIN 1 A 4ft 6in RANGE. Quite new.



T. BULLOCK. MONEY" TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to 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. 66 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. 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. 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr, George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improved. 84 Acres, subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with a never failing stream. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, store, etc. Situated on Mr Hart’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 162 Acres Freehold) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold 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 bushels 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.



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 ii, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5- roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number oi 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. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. 539— Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32—Comer section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 9 5,906, East street North, also T.S. 771, corner of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable 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 SO2, 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. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Women There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. For full particulars, apply to T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent



J. T. Ford and Co- CLEARING SALE. CLEARING SALE. CLEARING SALE. AT W A K A N U I, ON THURSDAY, JUNE 9. Messrs j. t. ford & co., (in conjunction with Messrs Fried lander Bros.) have received instructions from Mr A. G. Earle (consequent upon his leaving for the South), To sell, on the premises, the whole of his Valuable Farm, Situate AT WAKANUI, Joining Mr Moffatt’s Mill, and containing 270 ACRES, Of which 65 acres are under wheat; 82 acres fit for oats and barley ; 120 acres under English grass ; and 3 acres plan tation, with SE V E N-R DOMED HOUSE, LARGE STABLE, And other OUT- BUILDINGS Erected thereon. Also— THE WHOLE OF THE LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c., Comprising— ENGINE, COMBINE & ELEVATORS, By Hornsby 7 First-class DRAUGHT HORSES 0 COWS * HEIFERS 1 DEERING TWINE BINDER, J- Almost new 1 DRILL, by Keal and Moats, Anglo- American. TRAP, PLOUGHS, HARROWS, HARNESS, &0., &o. The Auctioneers would draw particular attention to the above sale, as the farm is one of the best in the well-known WAKANUI DISTRICT, Is WELL WATERED, And would make one of the best DAIRY FARMS In the Colony. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock. Terms liberal. Luncheon provided. For full particulars, apply to J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers ; or FRIEDLANDER BROS., 862 a Ashburton.



TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THR COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. Wo beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS * COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &C. Wo hare arranged with Messrs Fkiedlanoer Bros, to receire entries, and to make arrangements for sales en onr account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, •fee., 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, ’s a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., 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 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, &0., 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, P.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. 445 a PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now being taken by the Now Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings. East street, Ashburton. 911 a



flat son, Cox, and Co. Matson, Oox & 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, Ac., placed in their hands for sale. Fortnightly sales or Stock Will .be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. MATSON, COX, & CO., I 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. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. C APITiI £1,000,000. 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.



Business Notices QOAL! COALI! COAL!!! The undersigned have just received a large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current rateß ‘ MATSON, COX, & Co., 902 a West street. J> HOTOGRAPHY. Wanted everybody to know that this is tny LAST WEEK in Ashburton, and all who wish to have a really GOOD and CHEAP PORTRAIT not to miss this op portunity, very seldom met with. Photo’s taken in the new uranium process warranted not to fade. Any House or Farm Photographed within ten miles from Ashburton. PROFESSOR DE LORIE, 919 a Photographer.



George Trickett, g O O T MAK ER, begs leave to thank hia customers and friends for the support he has hitherto received in Ashburton; also, to inform them he has REMOVED to MOUNT SOMERS, where he hopes to receive a share of public patronage. All bespoke Orders made on the premises.. Repairs promptly attended to. Note the Address— G. TRICKETT, 939 a Mount Somers.



S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, antf has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a McDougalTs 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 ot 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.



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 L7B. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B, —No charge for fitting 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. TTEW ZEALAND LABOR J3| EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmers, and house holders will send their orders to me, I will guarantee to supply them with first class male servants, double or treble furrow ploughmen, teamsters, married couples, boys able to milk, and domestic servants with good references. Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on. —JAMES MoDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch. 924 a WTANTED THE GUARDIAN tells »» your Wants for Is., cash.



Notices. James Tait, gADDLE R & HARNESS MAKER, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, [las always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Rtepairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a WO. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., . having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. 0. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c,, East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a QO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A, Thiele, Having made arrangements for the season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, is prepared to deliver the VERY BEST BREAD in any part of the town and suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Cash customers liberally dealt with. A fresh supply of BISCUITS always on hand. 206 a Wood & Co., Brewers and Ashburton. BOTTLERS, Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a J> ARTNERSHIP NOTICE, THE UNDERSIGNED begs to return his sincere thanks to his customers, friends, and the public generally, for the liberal amount of support they have ac corded him during the past seven months, and desires to call their attention to the partnership notice annexed. JOSHUA TUCKER. TN reference to the above, Mr Joshua ■*- Tucker, who has for seven and a half years been in the employ of Messrs W. Montgomery and Co., Limited, begs to intimate that he has THIS DAY taken into Partnership MR JOHN GIFFORD RESTELL, who has for ten and a half years been in the service of the same firm, and that the business will in future be carried on under the style of TUCKER AND RESTELL. JOSHUA TUCKER, JOHN G. RESTELL. Ashburton, May 2, 1881. Ashburton Timber and Coal Yards,



Corner op WEST AND HAVELOCK STREETS, Next Messrs Jameson and Roberts. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to inform their friends and the public gene rally, that they have made arrangements for A CONSTANT SUP PL Y Of the undermentioned goods, which will be sold at the lowest current rates. Building Timber Of all Descriptions. WIDE KAURI, for joiners work DOOR AND SASHES, of all descrip tion GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes LIME (Kakahu and Waihola) OAMARU WHITE STONE CEMENT (best brands) BRICKS AUSTIN AND KIRK’S STONE WARE SHEET LEAD AND ZINC FIREWOOD, BIRCH MIXED, or BLACK PINE. And are now landing THREE HUNDRED TONS OF COAL, Ex ships Glen Rosa and Guy Mannering. Tucker & Kestell, 708 a



Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sizes. 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 Lines, Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced prices. 687 a WM. PATCHING. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



Business Notices. Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Btnmianc street, Ashbtjetoh. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 966 a THOMAS DUDSON. R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITURE AND BEDDING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERT article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY W DAVIS. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 294 a Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, H <1 m o AS in Large CRUSHED OATS POTATOES 2 BEANS g PEAS CARROTS, &c., &c., or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices.



Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 548 a Havelock street, Ashburton. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, AS always on hand a good assort ment o £ General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. Clothing —ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy Trousers, which will be sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women’s, and children’s, at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of Groceries, etc. Families in and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the best way possible. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. EDICAL HALL; ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93C q-BW DAVIS VERTICAL F ED Sewing Machine.



MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. The above Sewing Machine has taken First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition, after a contest lasting over several months j the judges having awarded First Prize to the New Davis Yerticai Feed on every point. Como and get samples of the work. Sews any fabric, from lace to leather. Always in order. P.S.—lt was also awarded First Prize at the Sydney Exhibition, on every point, and at the Ashburton ' Industrial Exhi bition. ORR AND CO,, SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ASHBUR TON COUNTY;