The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 3.—No. 345. j

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, MAY 10, ISBL

LPRICE—ONE PENNY.



Business Notices. CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, , and Three - furrow Ploughs, which ' have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— ~ ~ Single and Double At Christchurch — ~ ~ Single, Double r and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double : Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM •PORTED PLOUGHS. 1 ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 46fia Christchurch. fJIHE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT 1 1. —Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. —Because they bay chiefly for cash. 3. —Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4—Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others. ORR AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In Articles, viz.; — Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s fid Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 67s fid Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s 6d upwards We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best pat terns and styles We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. Boots. We are showing some beautiful im ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s 1 Boots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards J Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great * reductions * Gent's Elastic-side Boots, at 15s fid J upwards B ° Carpets. s i Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORB AND CO., a it 1. sr IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Ashburton, Aprtl, 1881.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com mission AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE RCOMS, AS REQUIRED. LOANS-—I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. Oats purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances made on Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. * IGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every Class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28? a ALFRED HARRISON. pREDK. p AVITT, E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle ■nd Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build «ng Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. 607 a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanni Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED and LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. G Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Burnett street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. 263 a Sorenson and Co., Lichfield Street, Christchurch. RAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a T O FAR M E R S D. B. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, Has special facilities for the satisfactory disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted to him. ; Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will-he immediately offered in the best markets, and the highest value guaranteed, ,256 a w TTRAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND- NOTICE TO FARMERS. T, J. Maling & Go. Malra TJttßiTfeAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT?. placed in their hands or sale - in. London, and < guarantee Lowest Rates of- -Frbighfc. The successful result of their ship ments on Behalf of, clients last season is a sufficient, guarantee that consignors’ in terests areweli protected by their agents .InLondon? '*>* Prompi’ketttrns and 'minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a FARMERS. - We BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or if' will mski LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain foFlihiprnetit to England or colonies. Gombags supplied. -- a-; 3 ;r. A-'/MOORE & CO, 199 a iu- Christchurch. tarapi'Beasoii, 1881. r E prepared to make LIBERAL ©ASS aDVANCES against ship rilacOd 'in our hands. We have ureirf the highest; standing in Mark » who! will - give every attention to M’ amsigned through us, and obtain - for all shipments . for. aU , v intrust to our care. We CTrr - eeJtoliahtid ‘Agencies in Liver ’GUtiow9Htili Dublin; and Antwerp, -ship to any of these markets Our charges are regulated fe oUNNINGHAM & CO., Christchurch. ! i ;OT‘i <3 l E' 'T O FARMERS. f The undersigned are PURCHASERS .of ill descriptions of GRAIN delivered al i, their warehouses in . Lyttelton, Timaru, Ashburton, or at any othei railway station. Y'■ j. ivi mmwm & °°>, QUh 9< J| „ J. , Christchurch*



Business Notices. 3 d is Held and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow Ploughs), further beg to draw the attention of Farmers to their new and unproved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, inpod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 2G inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, or 4 horses, &c., &c. 3 Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttle-worth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. s |> Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver j Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 09a 1 ! T. R. Hodder and Company, ! CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, 1 GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CD oe ©8 co The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hat i and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T. R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. f New Winter Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c . HOSIERY DEPARTMENT—ChiIdren’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 150 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock X CD CD C 3 just to hand —the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. jJSS’Tmportant to cash customers —One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. Aitken and Roberts, AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. lOW LANDING— Electm-plated Ware I Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveyors’ Cota and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands , A Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashei- Street West. 306 URNISHING! FURNISHING! P. PATERSON s NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of F 1 TJ Ei TsT I T TT E IE IN CHRISTCHURCH. ’ATSINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. mattresses, &c., made to order on the premises. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a jgNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. Gd.; Men’s Light Watortights, from L3s. Gd.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. Gd.; Women s Levant io. (fancy stitched), Bs. Gd. OUR OWN MAKE. _ And all other Boots at Low Prices. mT ovvi BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY



Business Notices- YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES- S AVE ° Two Shillings Tn the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH T A Y L O E AND PAPPb, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT— TPUTTtrH HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHUKGH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3|d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per _ lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. own 50 0 Qa o T o% Tlu N s goo Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 to £S- to 4d. ... to sd. ... 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 4tJia F URNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. w. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c, &c, &c. 198 a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, EGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of AND BHiUis 10 announce inai jib uaa " r- "V ——Y j '-.■u SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents and Children s Boots and oboes it Prices to suit the times, viz : I Ladiek’ Kid E.S., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON vv SPOUTING, mCF CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, iDGE CAP, WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. n n HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re- F* C- to«o I* ne.;l y -erected tLV'sJKS, htadd Workshops), which have be... fitted „p with , ° , ....... nr , n iiar>f*es for the production of work in the various bran-hes of his lusineS he d is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and ,nd of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. ■nt H P.p S t nnd Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold ProperttT®iLel a„d aP L„d let or So.d Certificate, of Births, Death., add Carriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO, ASHING DAY REFORM. HE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five ours of copper firing every washing day, y using Harper Twelvotree’s Patent Dasher, wringer & mangler. Three Machines in one. Price reduced •om L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, og a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), the manufacturers of the following Family boot & shoe depot, Next On- and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashbukton. Daniel Fitzpatrick Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitheito. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a among other specialities : Che celebrated “ EXCELSIOR’’ WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at lie November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. h'IRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Vlachines, which took the FIRST PRIZE it the recent competition of the Agricul ;ural and Pastoral Association, can be mpplied, orders for next season must be riven early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years n competition with other makers, and iiave always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, pecimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 Other prices equally low. 48g Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 220 a MOATE, Pure Blended AISD CO.’S Teas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO, HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton— M. CARSON. 422 s



Business Notices. ? ) i L L I I J 1 3 I 3 i a fc s a g 3 ,S J. F. Stratz. HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchurch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877-] Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. a o m H D w Q EH a o s Ph m a m U a ' J. F. Stratz, Watchmaker from Sk London a s m a “ a cd P e_i p' 2, a w sr hi J. 3T. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 236 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. jjlOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L U B L O W He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOKOT7GIILY SHRUNK. L XT B L O W T A I L O R For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will got the best material at the lowest prices. T A I L O R EAST STREET. Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. P. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £8 - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. EEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Gd. _ ___ EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. Gd. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. Gd. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. Gd. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. la



Business Notices. G BEAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gol4 and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lB f Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c. , set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Regs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and 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 Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual, 445 a Consultations. J L. FLEMING’S * NOVELTY CONSULTATION, No. 2, on the NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru on Tuesday, May 24, 1881, Including the New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. 3,000 SUBSCRIBERS AT ... lOs EACH. Each Ticket has a chance of winning THREE PRIZES. N.Z.G.N.H. First Horse ... ... ... ... £350 Second Horse 125 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters ... ... 145 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse £175 Second Horse 75 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-Starters 115 MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse ... ... ... ... £176 Second Horse... ... ... ... 75 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 115 As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chance of Winning Three Prizes for Each Ticket. The drawing will be held under the supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and results advertised in daily papers. Intending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent, exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., 631 a High street, Triangle, Christchurch. IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns of Akaroa, from British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of no matter how long standing. Veridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminere, or White Ointment, for all swellings and inflammation in any part of the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. These drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. Address: MRS C. BURNS, Akaroa. •- 697 a OT IC E TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery of this Paper occur. W. H. ZOUCH, Proprietor,