hand of the Government in a matter of this kind. Mr Collins said he believed that throughout the country those reductions had been heartily approved of. Mr Bryce said he was responsible for these reductions, and he could assert they were done in a perfectly fair spirit. He had reduced twenty-one inspectors, and a commotion immediately was created. Something like 3,000 persons immediately took up their cause, and he felt that this was simply a prolongation of that agita tion. Mr Reeves said that a great deal of par tiality had been shown in making these reductions, and if a committee was ap pointed he would be able to make good that statement. . Mr Macandrow spoke in favor of the motion. There could bo no doubt but that favoritism had been shown, and if the committee was not granted, it would have a very bad effect. The Hon J. Hall said that the charge of favoritism having been made without a tittle of evidence, if a committee was appointed, it would be tantamount to a vote of censure on the Government. Mr Stewart said that he did not com plain of retrenchment. What he com plained of was that so-called retrench ment had not been properly gone about. He instanced the case of Inspector Mal lard, who was willing to in the force at a much reduced pay, provided he was allowed to retain the rank of Com . missioned Officer. The Government said, “No ; if you remain, you must go back to the tanks.” The result was that he left, and got L4OO compensation. That sum might have been saved had they agreed to allow him to remain on the turns mentioned. The House divided—Ayes, SO ; noes, 38. ADJOURNMENT. 1 The Premier intimated that he would > move the adjournment of the House at 8. ( 80. p.m., as he understood that in doing < so he would be consulting the convenience 1 of hon. members. Mr'Fyke said he would oppose the - adjournment, as he thought they had come there to do the work of the country, ■

not to Attend the Government balls. Mr J. 0, Brown also opposed wasting time, and, to enable him to speak on the matter, moved the adjournment of the House. This, after some discussion, was neg atived by 39 to 22. The House rose at 5.30., and resumed at 7.30. p.m. SECOND READINGS. Sir 6. Grey asked leave to postpone the second reading of his Local Government Bill to that day week EDUCATION RESERVES. The House went into Committee on the Education Reserves Act, 1877, Amend ment Bill. Mr Sheehan objected to the principle of the Bill, and moved that progress be reported. Mr Shrimski complained that anything brought up by Otago members was sure to be opposed. He complained against the party with whom ho was allied for withholding support in such matters, and intimated his intention of standing aloof from that party in the future. Mr Bastings, who was in charge of the Bill, agreed to reporting progress. Messrs DeLantour and Pyke supported, and Messrs Speight, Whitaker, and others, opposed the Bill The motion was carried, and progress reported. ADJOURNMENT. The Hon. J. Hall moved the adjourn ment. He explained that the Governor had made arrangements for the first time to entertain members and the public of the > city generally. Under these circum stances, he hoped there would be no ob- - Mr Pyke objected, complaining that it was another attempt to rob members of their private business day. The House divided on the motion for adjournment—Ayes, 30 ; noes, 13. The House rose at 8.65.

Holloway’s Pills. —Health or Wealth.— No sane person would hesitate an instant in the. choice between these two conditions. Now is the season to secure the former either by restoring or confirming it. These Pills ex pel all imparities from the system which fogs, foul vapours, and variable temperatures en gender during winter ; this medicine also acts most wholesomely upon the shin by disgorging the liver of its accumula'ed bile, and by ex citing, the kidneys to more energetic action; it increases the appetite for food and strengthens the digestive process. The stomach and liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under ■ the control of these regenerative Pills, which act very kindly yet most efficiently on the tenderest bowels. —[Ad vt. ]

the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JUJj Y 14 .1881.



Meetings. Amateur dramatic club— All those Members engaged in the representation of “ Uncle Tom's Cabin ” will please master at the TOWN HALL at 7 p.m. punctually each night.—S. E. Potntz, Hon. Sec. 263 c



Thistle lodge, 627, 5.0., ASHBURTON. An EMERGENCY MEETING of th« Above Lodge will be held TEGS (Thurs day) EVENING, at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, at 7.40 p.m. Visit ing Brethren invited. Business—Raising. By order of the R. W. M. G. GAUKRODGER, 2510 Hon. Sec. QOMERSET LODGE. A MEETING OF EMERGENCY will bo held TO-MORROW (Friday) EVEN INO, at 7.30. By order of the W.M., GEO. P. -HENRY, 265 ft ——— Hon. Sec. ASHBURTON TEACHERS AS SOCIATION MEETING on SATURDAY, 16th inst., 2 p.m. H. Cape-Williamson, Hon. Sec. 249 c ARISH & PAROCHIAL DISTRICT OP ASHBURTON. A General MEETING of Parishioners will be held -in the Library Hall on MONDAY, the 18th July, at half-past 7, to consider a proposal to Alter the Boundaries of the Parish, and to separate the Borough and Suburbs of Ashburton from the Parochial District. A. W. HANDS, 2890 Incumbent. Educational. SINGING CLASS.—A Class for YOUNG MEN will be Commenced next Weefe, the Tonic Sol-Pa, leading to the 'Staff Notation, will be used. Lessons every Monday, and Thursday Evenings from Bto 9. Terms, one guinea per quarter, in advance. Apply at once. Smith Organ, second-hand, for sale, cheap, 6 stops. H. J. Weeks, Cameron Street West. 931 ft yj-pnOE—POISON will bo laid o wm Ut? XttiU u -i-3 ,my m Cameron street o and afterJnly 16. —William aunro 264 fOO LIVERY STABLE! PROPRH JL TORS & CARRIERS. . .The Undersigned has a large quantity of HAT, CARROTS, and MANGOLDS, which ha is prepared to. sell at low priWK; .r.I IvT JOSEPH HUNT, WakamuFana.



f Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, 16th JULY. HARRISON has received instructions from the owner, to sell by Public Auction, at his Yards— ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE, 2Q HORSES & FOALS JQ 1 Black Draught HORSE, “ Prince ” syrs j 1 Bay Draught FILLY, unbroken, 3yrs 1 Saddle HACK, “ Rob Roy " syrs 1 Trap MARE, “ Jess ” IFOAL, by Jess 2 Chestnut PONIES 1 Bay Saddle MARE, 7yrs 1 FOAL, by do. 1 Brown Trap MARK Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 250 c Auctioneer. Tenders* (JIO WIRE FENCERS. I TENDERS will be received for the ERECTION of about 12 miles Wire Fenc ing, more or less, labor only, until SATURDAY, the 16th July. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Specifi cations of work can be seen at offices of : P. Cumhinoham and Co., Ashburton. 226 c i To Let. TO LET—A Five Roomed HOUSE ■ in Princes street, with Jan Acre Garden Ground. Rent, 10s a week. Apply, Office of this Paper. 257



Amusements- Uncle Tom’s Cabin. THIS Celebrated Drama will be per formed in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, OK JULY 14'fH, 15TH, AND i6th, BT THE i GEORGIA MINSTRELS, Assisted by members of the AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY. UNCLE TOM - MR HOSEA EASTON, A character which he played for 100 con secutive nights in Melbourne. Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 3s ; Body of Hall, 2s ; Back, Is. Doors open at 7.15 ; Curtain rises at 7.45 p.m. sharp. 2480



H E E N OLOGY. DELINEATION of CHARACTER. PROFESSOR SIMON, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, 19th and 20th Inst. At the TOWN HALL Verbal Readings from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. LECTURES IN THE EVENING. Admission to Lecture, front seats —2s ; back seats, Is. The Professor will be in attendance at the ante-room of the Gall on Monday, for Consultation. See Opinions of the Press. 2460



Ashburton county plough ing MATCH. THURSDAY, sist JULY, 1881. A Farmer’s Ball Will bo held in the Town Hall on the above date, under the auspices of the Ploughing Match Committee. Dancing to commence at half-past eight. Liberal Refreshments provided. Gentlemen’s single tickets ... 7s 6d. Ladies ... 6s Double tickets 10a 6d. May be obtained at Shearman’s Hotel or from the Secretary. 2340



Publications. “ A RE WE TO STAY HERB I”—A /\ paper on the New Zealand Public Works Policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the Grown 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 gnstituted 1873) gives a weeklv list of ills 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. Cbaio, Agent for Canterbury. 512 a Money. -JlyT ONBY 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 Wm. HORNE, Care of P. Cunningham & Co., Ashburton. 64c Money TO LEND, in sums of £6O and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 269 a Colombo street, Christchurch. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V- p - N is a OTICE— The Ashbubtow Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts JN BANKRUPTCY. PROVED CLAIMS in the Estate of W. Paterson must be sent to the under signed on or before THURSDAY, the 21at inst, JjST‘ FRBiJi; £avitt, 256 c Trustee. rriHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea *■* Sable in AahburCbn.



Joseph Ivess. SATURDAY NEXT, JULY 16. At 12 noon. OPENING WEEKLY SALE. JOSEPH IVESS will hold his firft Weekly Sale on Saturday next at hft i new sale yards and mart, and will sell bf public auction the following lots— Chaff Gutters, Farm Produce, Hojse Covers, Horses, Agricultural Implements, Tip Dray, One-horse Scoop, Two-horse Scoop, Rifle, Figs, two Cows. Immedi ately after the above, the following will be offered—One ton prime Akaroa Cheese, in lots to suit purchasers, Horse Covers, Household Furniture, Stationery. Farmers and others who are desirous ef making entries for this sale may do so at the Office, Burnett street. The New Mart is now ready for the reception of goods. Luncheon provided in the Somerset Sample Rooms. Terms at Sale. J. IVESS, 242 c Auctioneer. For Sale. /\N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zkalandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & GO. F R S E. A small FARM of 75 Acres, within ix miles of Ashburton, on favorable erms. POYNTZ & CO.



OB SALK 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. 200 Acres of good LARD to Let tot 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. Also, 696 a POYNTZ AND CO.



F 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.



w* have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNTTO Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanni District and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO.



W. H. Gundry. i W. H. GUNDRY, INSTATE AND STATION AGENT,'" LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), ABD GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, i ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gone 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., Ac., Ac. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 £3,500 TO IJSND, In sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDBY, Ashburton. 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 SIEBET. STANDARD FIRE & MARINI INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take riski on all kinds of Property, includitfj Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stack at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. > Public Notices. A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL SOTTH RAKAIA PLAINS WATEI SUPPLY. The Ashburton County Council direct the publication of the following resoln tion, passed at its last meeting, relative t extraordinary damages to any of the water races constructed by the Council. The Council draws the attention of th i land-owners, who have been, or are to b asked to sign the deed of agreement wit] this Council—to this resolution: — Resolved, that in the case of extra ordinary damage to any of th water races constructed by th > Council, nothing contained m th deed of agreement shall be held t i bind land-owners to repair the aai extraordinary damages at their ow cost. By order. 1 F. MAINWARING, i Clerk. 1 Ashburton, July Btb, 188 L 831



Public Wetices. | O T I O B. Any person found Trespassing bn my Freehold Property, known as the North Side of the Maiden Stream of the Rangi tata. will be prosecuted. ADAM JACKSON. IJI ALI N G COACH li Leaves Ealing for Oracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Christ church, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays! Pares, Ss (single) ;6s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according te weight. The Coach calls at the north end of, the Bangitata Traffic Bridge going up and coming down. 229 c ADAM JACKSON. COUNTY Ploughing Match. Under the auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. THURSDAY, 21sr JULY, 1881. In the Paddock ADJOINING THE COUNTY SALE YARDS. Class I—Three-furrow plough. First prize, £6 ; second, £4. Class 2—Two-furrow plough. First prize, £6 ; third, £3. Class 3—-Two-furrow plough; for per sons who have never taken a prize. First prize, £4 ; second, £2. Class 4—Single-furrow plough. First prize, £4 ; second £2. Class 6—Single-furrow plough ; for boys under 17. First prize, £4 ; second £2.



SPECIAL PRIZES. Friedlander Brothers—Horse collar, for the best team on the ground. {Reid and Gray—Set of harrows, value £7, for the best work done with their two or three-furrow ploughs. TrV. Anderson—Pair of blinkers, for the best kept set of harness. W. Patching—Horse cover, for the best groomed horses. T. Chambers—A pair of watertight boots, for the best finish in the two-furrow class. ' Poynts and Co.—Sot of Haxton and Beattie’s harrows, for the best ploughing in the field. D. Fitspatrick—A pair of watertight boots, for the best feering in the boys’ class. P. and D. Duncan—lmplements, value £6, second prise in class 2. ENTRIES must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on MONDAY, 18th July. GEORGE JAMESON, 2150 Secretary. T*VR, MAOBEAN STEWART, I f of Ashburton, Has Commenced the Practice of his Pro fession in Christchurch. Temporary Residence—The House ori ginally occupied by the late Dx Camp bell in COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent’s Brewery, Christchurch. 119 c TESTERFIELD MILLS. Having taken the above Mills, I beg to inform farmers and the public generally that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and hope, by turning out a first-class article, to merit a share of public support. Gristing on the usual terms.. Cash buyer of grain. JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 376 a



William Ellis, MEDICAL HERBALIST, MANCHESTER STREET, Near Railway Station, CHRISTCHURCH, The above haa started in Christchurch, and ia prepared to relieve and cure all persons suffering from the many cases which he has taken in hand. All .persons suffering from Rheumatism can have the swelling reduced and the pains removed. All complaints treated. See Testimonials from Mr A, Brown and Hr O. R. Mill, of Christchurch, in future issue.



J. T. Ford and Go. Land. Land. Land. r M“ ESSES J. T. FOED A CO. hare received instructions from _ the Trustees in the estate of the late Sir J. Oraeroft Wilson to sell by Public Auction, at Messrs Friedlander Bros. ’ Grain Stores, Ashburton, on MONDAY, JULY 18, NEXT, 1000 AOE E S 1000 or Freehold Land Or thereabouts, divided into suitable Farms, situated for the most part on or near the Hinds river. Lots 1 and 2 adjoin the SmithyandPost Office at Mayfield, and are ploughed ready for crop. Lot 9 on the Hinds, adjoining Eeserve 1550. Also ploughed ready for crop. Lots 10 and 11 adjoin Messrs Wilkin and Carter’s homestead, with front age on the Hinds river. Fenced, and five years in English The balance in native grass land adjoin joining valuable estates now in occupation. Terms of payment—One third cash, at sale, balance in three years, bearing in terest at 1 per cent., payable half-yearly. Sale will commence at 2 o’clock. For lithographed plans of the property apply to J. T. FORD A 00, Auctioneers. Cashel street, Christchurch. Or FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton. We shall offer at the same time and place on account of H. Kohn, Esq., Christchurch -r— Six unimproved farms, situated at the Hinds, full particulars of which can be had from the Auctioneers or Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ashburton. 263 c



TOWNSHIP OF GREENSTREET. MONDAY, JULY 18, 1881. Messrs j. t. ford and co. have received instructions to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS.’ GRAIN STORES, In that most desirably-situated . TOWNSHIP OF G R EE N STREET, from one to six acres in extent. Taken from a speculative point of view, this ..must ’be a good; investment, the Township being within easy distance of Ashburton, and approached by good roads'; but it also possesses unparalleled advantages in position, being on the Main Road Atom the Ashburton to Alford Forest. Each section has an abundant supply of pure water from creeks running through them, while a School and Post Office already established add to its residential qualifications. Terms are £ cash, balance in two years, bearing interest at 7 per cent., payable half-yearly. OK MONDAY, JULY ißth, AT Ashburton, SECTIONS



Sale will commence at 1 sharp. J. T. FORD & 00., Auctioneers, Christchurch, Ashburton, and Timaru. 252 c TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OP ASHBURTON. We 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. We have arranged with Messrs Fbiedlandeb Bbos. 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, «feo., 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 bo 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 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. W. F. Wilding, Barrister, solicitor, and NOTARY PUBLIC, Attendance at Ashburton every Friday. OFFICE: NEXT THE MAIL OFFICE, BURNETT STREET. 117 c Branson & Purnell, AND SOLICITORS BAST STREET. C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTBR AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, 1 Ashburton. 8a



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, i6th JULY. COUNTS' PLOUGHING MATCH. SALE OF PRIVILEGES, ; At the Match to take place at Mr Hay T. Smith’s Paddock, near the County Saleyards, on THURSDAY, 21st inst. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Secretary to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, on SATURDAY, i6th INST., THE PRIVILEGES OF PUBLICAN’S (1) AND CONFECTIONER’S BOOTHS. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK,. , 255 c Auctioneer. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OP HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. BARGAIN FOR £32. J Acre first-class LAND at Hampstead, for sale at the above price, on liberal terms. JpOTATOES. POTATOES. FOR SALE—IO TONS. T. BULLOCK. Apply to T< BULLOCK.



rpO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—A BREECH-LOADER, by Cogswell and Hanison ; quite equal to new, all requisite ap pliances : price low. T. BULLOCK. MONEY" TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, lately in the occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpO PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING A 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, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AX THE BAZAAR, BURNETT ST RE ET, Ashburton.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with h purchassing clause : —■ FARMS. 207 Acres partly improved, situate in; the Upper Ashburton road district. 542 Acres, I rood (in one block) unimproved, situated about five miles from Ashbur ton, on Winchmore run. 514 Acres, 3 roods, about one mile from the Ashburton river, also on Winchmore run. X 27 Acres fenced and cultivated, situated in the Wakanui district. 25 Acres first-class'land, all fenced and culti vated (very early selection), about two miles from the town of Ashburton. 53 Acres securely fenced and cultivated, situated near Waterloo, on the Long beach Estate. There is a comfortable four-roomed cottage on the farm. 266 Acres —a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable S-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 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 I 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. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about I 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 11, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with, 5- roomed 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 I 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. 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. 9 5,906, East street North, also T.S. 77 1 » 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. 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. 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. For full particulars, apply to i T BULLOOK, 831 a Estate Agent



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. 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 I ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY, 19. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, t COX, & CO. 4<fo



Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan McKenzie, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. D. McKENZIE, 60c Proprietor. Dunedin coffee palace and PRIVATE HOTEL. Moray Peace. These extensive premises, replete with every comfort as a first-class Restaurant and Family Hotel, are now open to the public. Cafd and spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Saloons, Read ing, Smoking, and Chess Rooms ; Single Bedrooms and suits of Apartments. The elevation of the Hotel is extremely healthy, and' the views from the upper rooms simply magnificent. Terms moderate. S.’s”HAWKINS, 873 a Manager. jyj- RS FENWICK’S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. 872 a MRS FENWICK Boarding Houses, &c.



* REALLY GOOD BOARDING HOUSE, Directly opposite the Mail Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Good Breakfast, Good Luncheon, pood 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. 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 Tancred 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 week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred 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. Good 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. 94a4 -nOODFOR THE MILLION. ■THE A 1 restaurant, TIMARU. It Beats the Christchurch Coffee Palace. Hot Pies and Coffee ... 6d. Mince Meat and Coffee ... 6d. Meals ... Is. It is close to the Railway Station, so don’t forget to run over while the train stops. A smart waitress In attendance.' 213



Business Notices P. & D. Duncan iEG io inform their friends and the > public generally that they are about OPEN A BRANCH IN ASHBURTON, ADJOINING THE POST OFFICE, For Repairing all kinds of Agricultural Implements. In the meantime inspection is invited to our stock of Ploughs, Drays, Shares, &e., 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. 88c OHN FOWLER, GROCER, DRAPER, & GENERAL MERCHANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. JOHN FOWLER begs to announce to his old friends and customers that he has again RESUMED BUSINESS, at the old site, Tancred street, and trusts by Moderate Charges and every attention to customers to merit a share of support. Also, TO LET SHOP & DWELLING-HOUSE, Lately occupied by J. R. Chapman. 1760 to On that Section OTICE OF REMOVAL.



JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 1990 JMRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY. NOW OPEN, For the production of first-class Photo graphs (a satisfactory portrait guaranteed), W. PERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. 219 c SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian. 757 a



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashbueton. GL 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 ... 2Ad. to 4d. Mutton Ijd. to 3d. Sausages Sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every reqmsite.- 912 BOUNTY 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. 1480



J. Wilson, gEED MERCHANT, Geokge street (Opposite the Railway Station, Timaru), Has on SALE the'following SEEDS— Clover—Allsack white, red, and cow grass Grasses—Perennial, poa pratensis, hard fescue, and crested dog’s tail Turnips Carrots Rape And a choice collection of Garden Seeds, of which special mention will be given in the future. 245 c BOOKSTALL. ON Sale. “ Canterbury Times ” and Dailies Weekly and Daily “ Press ” “ Liberty ” Dunedin “ Witness ” and “ Times” “ Timaru Herald ” “ Ashburton Guardian ” and “ Mail ” “ Home News” “ Australasian ” Sealey’a Pamphlet on New Zealand. Latest Novels, &c., &c., &c. CHARLES HAY, 188 c Proprietor.- 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,Doubl« and Three- Furrow At Ashburton —First Prize for Single, Doub’e-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS, ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTBIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, ’ 645 a Christchurch.