The Ashburton Guardian.

VOIi. 3-No. 344.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1881.

[PRICE —ONE PENNY.



.Business .Notices. [- A. CHERTSEY. R. MARKHAM , (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVXNG taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. S AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 C 1. Y !e 1- i a 1 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 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. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 456 a Christchurch. rjIHE 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. —Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. —Because they buy 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 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s 6d 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 6d Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Tarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from 1 Suits made to order on the shortest , 1 possible notice, prices from £3 17s * 6d upwards 3 We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi 3 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 shewing some beautiful im ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s • Boots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards r Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards L Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great *' reductions . Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s 6d upwards n ts r- Carpets. ts id Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets з. IS at и, er ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Ashburton, April, 1881. i



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. ■ rr m ' .r'n 1 . ■ ■ ■ Alfred Harrison, A UCnONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, .Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, ; end General Produce. WEEKLY SALE erery SATURDAY, al 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS . . REQUIRED. LOAN’S^—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. VGENT for. THE TRANSATLANTIC 'v FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. pREDK. pAVITT, 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 ing 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, J-JK.ENS ED o U ‘tVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Aqt, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. v . , •; , 374 E. Dpbsdn & Son, A.I YI L FNGIN EER S, Vj AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Brbsford Street, Christchurch. . . 674 " lyipbl and Grain Exporters, &c. G Joseph Clark, RA IN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mb Josbkh Clark announces to Grain Dealers i and Farmers that he has OBEYED; a Branch Office in Burnett street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying bit the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage ai lowest ourrent rates. : J o 8 E PH 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 hint Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will.be immediately offered in the best .markets, and the highest value guaranteed. 256 a w HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. C. J. Maling & Co. [akb LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES n placed in their hands >r . sale., in London, and guarantee lowest Rates of Freight The • 1 successful result of their ship ten tson behalf of clients last season is sufficient. guarantee that consignors’ in sresta are well protected by their agents i London. Prompt returns and minimum charges lay he relied upon. 322 a F A R M E R S. p O We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, tARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or rill make LIBERAL ADVANCES against rrait) for shipment to England or colonies, lornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 99a Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. [TE ■ are prepared to make LIBERAL y; . r CASH ADVANCES against ship uts' placed in our hands. We have ,kers of the highest standing in Marl ie*.wbp will give every attention tc tin. consigned through us, and obtair eitrbme price for ' all shipment) -meft to' our care. W« e"atto established Agencies in Liver 1, -Glasgow,Hull, Dublin, and Antwerp I Ve- :can; «hip to. any of these market! o required* Ow charges are regulatec ;helqwest;rates. f- L„i«rr.T - Christchurch. * idiitm-Li' ' OTIOB TO FARMERS h6!dhdebiigned are PORCHASERI IhdasoriDtums bf GRAIN delivered a Lyttelton, Timaru ibuftq» ? .pr. At any pthe noftT/s rtuuU euoi rctoi CO.,



( Reid and Gray, 1 JMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS 8 X (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 improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 6 leaf Harrows, Inpod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 6, or 4 horses, &c., &c. 5 Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents fob Clayton and Shdttlewoeth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. i » Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver | cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99a T. E. Hodder and Company, ■REAPERS, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CO co ©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 Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tara 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. New Winter Goods , Drapery, Clothing , Boots , &e. 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 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. to cash customers —One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. Aitken and Roberts, iURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. (GW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware ) Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils V/Uru iTj-liia* v/iiuiiioj viiLGow wvuuv * ... n . . s~\ • | Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites IIIoUUUiUCo, i. itumucuc/io, w ? J .o T t , 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 „ Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West. 306 URNISHIN G! FURNISHING! P. PATERSON s NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of jj l IT lEL ILsT I T TJ E IE IN CHRISTCHURCH. 'ARINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. ' AmJN ' MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN, 4G2a ENCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND Hi 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. Cd.; Men’s Light from 3s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. fid.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6., o o. (fancy stitched), Bs. fid. OUR OWN MAKE. lUY FROM THE MAKER, 1 AND THE MONEY IN THE COLONY;



Business Notices. TOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIME 8. S AVE Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND PAPPb, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; 5 BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT— TPDTItPH r HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRIS!CHURCH. I Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. I Good Raw Sugar, Sid. per lb. , Table Rice,~7lbs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. i 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 34Aa 50 0 q bot o^ tions 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 £5. 3%d. to 4d. to Sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) —~ m _.i j r> i 461 a [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] P WAREHOU SE, URNITU RE High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. C 0., W. S. KING AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN CASHEL STREET, AND COUSINS, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children s Boots and »Hoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’Kid E.S., from 7s. 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. 6d. Gd. 6d. 6d. Gd. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap 738 WHOLESALE RIDGE CAP, Thomas Crompton, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. n n HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re- P. 0- moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturmg Premises n Vo, . ("fiVactlv Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with .rmagh Street (E pl f the production of work in the various branches of his le most n ,^ e ™ a P pl red f to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and team Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Neab, 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, LEGAL EES, Etc. N B - Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and damages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED K). w ashing day reform. HE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five ours of copper firing every washing day, v usin" Harper Twelvetree’s Patent /ASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced •om L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 05 a Christchurch. FAMILY BOOT & SHOE DEPOT, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), RE the manufacturers of the following l among other specialities : ,e celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at 3 November Metropolitan Show. It is srfectly reliable and self-regulating. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention iu future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. 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 iTRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these rlachines, which took the FIRST PRIZE ,t the recent competition of the Agricul ural and Pastoral Association, can be upplied, orders for next season must he ;iven early, or they cannot be executed. HINGTON COOKING RANGES, ise Stoves have been shown for years repetition with other makers, and always received first honors, having ER BEEN BEATEN. We can ently recommend them as the best s 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 9ft. by 26in 20 15 Other prices equally low. 480 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. 229 a MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ARB Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton- H. M. CARS O N. 422 a



Business Notices. GOODS. WINTER GOODS N OW OPENED AT JgVERETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street. "VT OYELTIES IN ALL DEPART AN MENTS. G RAND DISPLAY OF N E W GOODS. E VERETT BROS. AND CO -204a J. E. 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. 5? Q fj. F. Stratz, Watchmaker from Ss London a <D QQ a cd E* Q p a. sa 5 ta 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 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 2 5 0 0 9 0 12 6 236 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS NEW ZEALAND. IN 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 THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. L U B L O W T A I L O R E For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot he surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the host material at the lowest prices. AST STR.EE T A I L O E T Just arrived, per Pleiades— L LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, i’orwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. HITS 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. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. 6d. LEEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d, Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S GER MAN TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10a. fid. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 265. Leeds house for stylish hats. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. a



Business Notices. . Q_EEAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. ' J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz ;—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lB j i 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, 1 &c., set with Australian rubies, at coixe • 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, Begs 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. 611 a Public Companies. STANDARD EIRE AND MARINE' INSURANCE COMPANY OP 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 OP 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 ... 10s Each. Each Ticket has a chance of winning THREE PRIZES. N.Z.G.N.H. First Horse ... ... ... ... £350 Second Horse 126 Third Horse ... ... ... ... 50 Starters and Non-starters ... ... 146 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse ... ... ... ... £176 Second Horse 75 Third Horse ... ... ... ... 50 Starters and Non-Starters 115 MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse £175 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, 1 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. 1 Veridis, or Green Ointment, which has 1 produced astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. , Eminere, or White Ointment, for all i 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. Thesa drops may be had for 2s fid the bottle. 1 The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. Address: ; MRS C. BURNS, L Akaroa. 697 a TICE 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,