The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2-No. 299.!

I PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.!

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. rp O 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. Grain Season, 1881. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. Wo have Brokers of tlfe highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every attention to Grain consigned through us, and obtain the extreme price for all shipments Farmers may intrust to our care. We have also established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow, Hull, Dublin,and Antwerp, and wo can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges arc regulated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a Christchurch. OT-lOE ,TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton, or at any. other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a . Christchurch. -piXPORT OP 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 New 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 in+erests 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 1 KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Fanners 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. "ITTHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG- W LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS T. J. Maling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands for sale in London, and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight. The successful result of their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in terests are well protected by their agents in London. | Prompt returns and minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a Business Notices OIL. A ELEPHANT OIL will be found superior to lard or castor oil for all kinds of machinery, and has the additional advantage of being 25 per cent, cheaper. Purchasers of oil should also remember that this is a Colonial Production, and by using it will leave the money in the country. ORR & CO., Agents for the Ashburton County. 228 a



Auctioneers, Coxnmissipn Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, L VALUER, COM i; jMISSipN 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 ROOMS, AS * ; : REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applica ’tioijs on approved freehold security. Oftts purchased in any quantity, for cash. •/! .it ces ( made on Wheat shipped to ’ "Lowest possible charges. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC - FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class'of Risks taken at lowest rates. ALFRED HARRISON. i K. F. Gray, AriUCTIONEER, VALUATOR, ith: BTOCK, STATION, H iLn-f i < >"• • • GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, TEMUKA. ‘Agettfc fof Standard Insurance Com pany,, and Sub 4 Agent for the Althb'use Wihdtnilf Licensed Dealer in Arms and Ammunition? i: 782 -hr W- H- Gundry, . -ESTATE,. AND STATION AGENT,. GENERAL MERCHANT, ;-j[■; ■■ , .;;: - ; A?, O - S ! LICENSED' LAND BROKER, tjoi -ißaotstreet, Ashburton. 927 A vl T T {Close to the Railway iwd;; i o Station) Ashburton, General Commission Agent. CtderS'taken for—Sydncy Drays, Newcastle arid MfelvrifriiCoal (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural implements, English and Ameri casti&c.','Sic. ■. ■ 928 assort & Boileau, Engrossers, .commission and ,ii GENERAL AGENTS -a; (Agdhts for the Australasian. n&jifjtAgentsifoirGilbey’s Wine. Civil Engineers, &c. wc~? h-■ e= J E. FOORS AND SON, 5N SED a I tVEYORS AND ,L • LAND BROKERS Under the Laua Transfer Act, GtjeVERNMEKT CONTRACT SURVEYORS, •Triftijglw,- Wakanui Road, hear Post-office sh*! 8 -'ASHBURTON. B nri- o. v'-. 374 CIVIL E N 6INEERS, L’f'lkA AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, Bodth. British Chambers, 'Hereford Street, CnRisrcHUKCH. ■ ' 674 Woill'Ma Exporters, &c. FARMERS 1 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! ; R, McRERROW AND CO., Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are ah® 1 ’ prepared to make liberal CASH ADVANCES mil the above placed in their hands either for rale or shipment to the KwcrHah or Colonial Markets. A-Large Stock- of Comsacks, Wool jja&js,"for -sale at lowest current prices.;:'-;. ■ _ B. McKERROW & CO., . GRAIN MERCHANTS, cj ; : ’ ! V> .>■ RAKAIA -60 Sorenson and Co.. HicdvxELD Street, Christchurch. exit ;!■•• i' ;i< ; ■ ■*—— : pi -p-fN BROKERS & GENERAL merchants. FARMERS GRAJN disposed of in any! Marlfet to best advantage. . 03a T FARM E R S Du B. McLaren, Grain Broker - & Seed Merchant, '"Christchurch, special facilities; for the satisfactory disposal of Grain; and Produce entrusted to mnK>i' • ■'* Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the best/ hitftketSj' ahd.the highest value guifti)nteedi' r ; -- 1 , 256 a t ijoseph©lark* cl ki' t> ; !w : iRi tt. nti a f!fe a:x n?-: ;!m : e'Ri.cj : h -a: n : t, ite jyitiiiit ’Ct'lßic 1 apfiouhees td Grain ft'iuilf IO 1 ‘ fViaf ' Via Vittß twMF 'arid! 0 FArineri thathe has OPENED " a Gffide ‘ in Bnrtett street. Ashburton* for. the puroow? of : <eeSw WT mt of , a .Gram - "Geheral Commission . -given for Grain, lowest current ratWt*” , oJj "‘ tJ’t A B K, 'Ba' sii



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, ' CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Ele.ctro-plated Ware 1 Useful Novelties, and J- Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J . ' Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filteis, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashed Street West. 305 a 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. N. B.— Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or SoM. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 21 I Tliomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, Ac. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • [j* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of materia], and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a KING BROTHERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers Scythes Gorse Knives Axes, &c. Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters’ Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c., Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools &nd Materials of every description. Shafts P. M. Axles American Buggy Handles Spokes 1 ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles Arc. Arc. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813 P URNITURE WAR EHOUSE, 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. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTE L, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. IHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com - pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on terms. , g. STODDARD, Proprietor. ENCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF b THE MAKER. 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. Cd.; Men’s Light Watertights, from a. fid. • Men’s Shoes, from 11s. Cd.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. Cd.; Women's Levant 1, (fancy stitched), Bs. Cd. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. UY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY TEA. TEA. TEA. Nelson, Moate & Co., TITHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND ’’ IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET, CH R I-S TCHU RC H , Next Ayers’ Baths. SPECIALITIES— No. P er lb 1. Speciality Blend. Immense power, pungency, and grip 2s. od. 2. Challenge Tea. Splendid Liquor, rich flavor ... 2s. 4d. 3. Dargeeling Blend. Drawing a pure rich liquor, worth 3s 2s. Bd. 4 Royal Blend. Full bodied and delicate aroma 3 s - od 5. Imperial Blend. Good leaf, well flavored, strong, fine pungent liquor 3s, 4d. N.B.—Our Blends containing Green Tea are only sold when specially asked for. Packages always on hand. Half-chests, Boxes, and Packets, containing Clb., 41b., 31b., 21b., 11b., Jflb., ilb. Also, in Fancy Tea Canisters. Samples of any of these Teas can be had on application A liberal discount allowed to Hotels, Schools, Farmers, and Boarding Houses. A.. H. M. CARSON, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. gAVE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH „ TAYLOR AND P A P PS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, .Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3jd. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. Gd. New Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, (id. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. d44a Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. WE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make wnll stand more wear than the Imported Article. We faro making some of T'anned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. , NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, whi-di we can sell cheaper than the im ported. We have about two tons of.Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to call and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. , . TARPAULINS.—We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins ot all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the eiening train. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTY MAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, EGS to arnounce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and ©hoes, it Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’Kid E.S., from 7s. B Men’s Calf E.S. Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes 10s. 14s. 14s. Bs. 7s. Gd. Gd. Gd. Gd. Gd. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. /38 FURNISHING. P. P a t e r s o n’s pASHEL S REET AND COLOMBO STREET SHOPS CONTAIN THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STOCK IN TOWN. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRt.SSES, &C., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 737 50 0 Q D ° T o A N Tl ° H 8 500 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 jCS- 3'M- to 4d ... ... 6d. per lb. COLOMBO T. TAYLOR, STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 748 Sewing Machines. JM. THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to his large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Wheeler and* Wilson’s New No. 8, “Raymonds,” the “New White,” “Household,” ‘‘Home Shuttle,” “Home Treasure,” &c., &c. Also, Bicycles by the best makers, Bicycle Fixings, Ac. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments. Machines on Time Payment from ss. per week. Orders, with stamps or P. 0., will be attended to at once. Address— I. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers.B.ls QHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS ! ! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which ho 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— G. HAWKINS, Boot Make 11, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. V 1 242 a SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock stebet, Ashburton. G. 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 Corned Beef from Mutton ... Sausages Contractors, Threshing prietors, and Harvesters, every requisite. 3d. to sd. 24d. to 4d. l|d. to 3d. sd. to Gd. Machine Pro supplied with 912 Marsh & Groves. BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. » Tancrbd Street, Ashburton. 932 James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Buenett steeet, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can bo supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. , 203 a THOMAS DUDSON.



Business Notices. o G £>• O & So * \ S Sr Sr <r N) S/ A v V 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchorch. 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.] cr ® ft) i= Q Sti atz m li. Watchmaker, O 'f T fro ™ , B J (B GO £h O H ft) 7 ft) k! J. F. 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 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23 a CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING 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. +23 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RaNGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makei’s, and have always received first honors, having 1 NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can 1 confidently recommend them as the best - Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in— ... £l7 0 0 ) Bft. by 2Gin ... 18 10 0 * Oft. by 24in ... 18 15 0 > Oft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 » Other prices equally low. 48q 1 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. ’ 1“ AWRY AND SON, Norton Farm | J Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the j hands of the advertisers. H La why and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes . DAYS. j Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka -2 nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s _ Road —Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundasj Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road —Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at e tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui t School, with Mr. Ginney ; with Mr. 1, Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown 1. blacksmith, Clontarf. .1 LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM a Seafield. - Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. : A G E~N T S ’ the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. e TTIORMS PRINTED —“ To Let ” and jj “ For Sale ’’—can be obtained at the Guardian Office-



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 1860. 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 Loudon 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 superii 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 ; ss. 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.8., 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. A Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of Nea Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Buller, 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, Mr. Charles Pyb, 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—27ic prospects of this Company arc 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 of Application. 868 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 i Three Prizes. GRAND AUTUMN HANDICAP —29 Prizes. 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 earlv application. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. J, L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, <Src., High street, Triangle, Christchurch. 266* Donald williamson is a cash PURCHASER of good clean samples of RYE GRASS. 234*