the country or they would ml be trying to fetch all the vermin into the country hat they can. I think some *teps sivm’.d be taken to stop this kind of thing in time, and not leave it till it is almostgjtoo late, and then have to form clubs to de stroy the pests which have bosm intro duced. That all takes money. The small birds clubs are already a tax on the farmer. If there are many more clubs it will take all the farmers can make to keep them up. Hoping I am not taking up too much space in your valuable paper, I am, &c., John Bark. Spring Side Farm, Waterton, July 16, 1881.

THE PLOUGHING MATCH DINNER.

To the Editor. Sir, —Mj remarks on the system adopted by the Secretary of the Agricul tural Society in reference to the Plough ing Match Pinner, seem to have aroused the ire of a correspondent in the ATail, ' of to-day’s issue. Will you kindly allow me space in your columns to state that the reason I called attention to the matter was not from any feeling of “ jealousy,” as alleged, but from a wish for fair play and no monoply, such as seems to be the aim of a certain section of our citizens. A few years ago, Oram’s sample rooms were the only conveniences Ashburton posses sed for holding public dinners and meet ings in, but owing to the confidence my fellow publicans and myself have in the Ashburton district, we can now boast of several halls, with all the accessories for balls or dinners, in place of the anti quated sheds used a year or two ago. “ The Pantry Boy,” no doubt, is occa sionally generous to the Old Men’s Home, but I always notice that ho takes very good care to make his generosity a good advertisement for himself, as everything he gives, from a stick of tobacco to an old newspaper, is carefully catalogued in all the newspapers in the district. In conclusion, I trust the Ploughing Match Dinner will not harrow up any further seeds of dissension. —I am, &c., T. Quill. July 19th 1881. [lt is only due to Mr Shearman to state that the notifications respecting his gene rosity to the Old Men’s Home have not come to our paper from him, or from any one connected in the slightest degree with his hotel—Ed. 6?.]

THE “HEATHEN CHINEE’S” ADVOCATE.

“ Frank Fudge ” has the following in the Saturday Advertiset : Mr Shu Fli, of Stafford street, has become so enamoured of Colonel Brett, since that gallant officer delivered his eloquent panegyric on the Celestial race in the Council, that he has dropped into poetry in order to pay a tribute of admiration to the Hero of Hong Kong, as the Colonel is now called. Mr Shu Fli has requested me to publish the following verses : Welly good man, Colonel Blett, Him in Canton puppy ett, Fly him bow-wow in him pan, Allee samee Chineeman. Colonel Blett like Chinee way— Plenny work an’ lilly pay ; Ulapleen, Amelican, Wagoy high, no Chineeman. What for you no sabbv me ? Chineeman he welly flee, Washee goldee in him pan, Allee samee Chineeman. Workee squatter welly cheap, Plenny long day, lilly sleep, Smekee opey, play Fan-tan, Allee samee Chineeman. Bymby plenny money get, Me soon leavee Colonel Blett ; Home to wifey—Foo-choo Fan— I Mo no stay here, Chineeman. I

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JUDY 19, 1881.



Holloway’s Pills. Nervousness and want of Energy.—When first the nerves feel unstrung, and listlessness supplants energy, it is the right time to take some alterative as Holloway’s Pills to prevent disorder running into disease. These excellent Pills correct all irregularities and weaknesses. They act so kindly, yet so energetically on the functions of digestion and assimilation, that the whole body is revived, the blood is rendered richer and purer, the muscles become firmer and stronger, and the nervous and absorbent systems are invigorated. These Pills are suitable for all classes and all ages. They have a most marvellous effect on persons who are out of condition ; they soon rectify what ever is in fault, restore strength to the body and confidence to the mind.—[Advt.]



Meetings. I O.G.T.—WANTED KNOWN, the , Will and the Way Lodge intend holding an OPEN LODGE Meeting at 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY Next. 286 c 10.G.T.— The OPEN MEETING of , the Safe Retreat Lodge, which was to have been held on Wednesday, 20th insfc., is indefinitely POSTPONED through unavoidable circumstances. 285 c



Lectures. Ashburton Presbyterian church. The Rev. S. Slocowbe will deliver a LECTURE on WEDNESDAY, THE 20th INST., At 8 o’clock, In the above Church. GtTD Tw/ini “CROOKED STICKS.” Admission Free. At the conclusion of the Lecture a Collection will be made on behalf of Mr Slocombe’s new Church, Ferry Road, Christchurch. 282 c



Lost. Lost— a memorandum book, with a quantity of papers, &c., en closed. Finder oblige by leaving same at Office of this Paper, or to Weymouth Roberts. 288 c TOST —On Sunday morning, between the Council Chambers and Brighton House, a small GOLD CHAIN. Finder rewarded on bringing same to Brighton House. 287 c



Late Advertisements. & Ashburton Kilwinning royal ARCH CHAPTER, No. 187, S.E Owing to the indisposition of several officers, the Meeting of the above Chapter will take place NEXT TUESDAY, the 26th inst. By order of the 289 c M.E.Z.



THE GUARDIAN ia on every Tea Table in Ashburton. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERY EVEXING. PRICE oTb PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements i >ra very reasonable.



Amusemei PHRENOLOGICAL MEN! DELINEATION of C while blind: BY p :r o f kssor (Uhoso Entertainment! Crowded throughout tl Handbills, Opinions of Posters), ON TUESDAY & WED and 20rn Im At the TOWN HALL, I Admission—Dress Giro Body of Hall, Is. Doors to commence at 8 o’clock. Professor Simon will b« Commercial Room at Qu TTcfai q „ r. .



Ashburton count ing MATC THURSDAY, 21ST y A Farmer’s Will be held in the Towi above date, under the a Ploughing Match Comm: to commence at half-nast



Tenders. rpO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited, before the 23rd instant, for the ERECTION of a Four- Roomed House at Alford Forest. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Guar dian Office, or Post Office, Alford Forest. 279 c Tenders wanted for plough ing and CARTING Earth from a section in the Town. Tenders to be sent in by WEDNESDAY next. Apply to J. R. STEEL, 278 c Burnett street. SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS ; Contract No. 40—Re-formation and Metalling 22 Chains Singletree road, near North Ashburton bridge. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, where ten ders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 23rd inst. The lowest or any tender not necesarily accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., 276 c Surveyor. A S I a o & n Z q d w is tc ai \ ar re



fp E N D E R S. TENDERS are hereby invited for the ERECTION of a HOUSE (labor only). Plans and specifications can be seen at my residence, and Tenders received till TUES DAY, the 19th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. EDMUND P. COFFEY, M.A., 275 c Purnett street.



For Sale. Bone dust. Bone Bust ON SALE, in large or small quantities. Prices, £6 10s and £5 10s per ton. 195 c • MAYO & HUNT.



( N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Jjl 0 R SALE. A small FARM of 75 Acres, within six miles of Ashburton, on favorable terms. POYNTZ & CO.



A FARM of 300 Acres, all sown down to wheat, well and securely Fenced, abun dantly watered, and within easy access of a Railway Station. Also, 200 Acres of good LAND to Let for Cropping, or For Sale on a purchasing clause. Two well-finished three-roomed COT TAGES, situated on a Quarter-Acre of Land, on the East Town Belt, close to the High School. These cottages are now let to good tenants, at a fair rental, and will bo sold on easy terms of payment. B9oa POYNTZ AND CO. O R SALE. T.S. 860. Theis section will be sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO.



W E have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUG Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District and will ho sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO, Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. R. ■j^OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette tor all notices under the Debtor* and Creditors Acts



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 ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY, 19. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 44g



J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF 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 Friedlander Bros, 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, &c., 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 be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. TT7ITH reference to the above, our YV 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 W. H. Gundry.



W. H. GUNDRY, INSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AUD GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick’s, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



£2,000 ANB £3,500 TO LEND, 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 STREET,



STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property, including Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton.



Educational. SINGING CLASS.—A Class for YOUNG MEN will be Commenced next Week, the Tonic Sol-Fa, 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, C stops. H. J. Weeks, Cameron Street West. 931 a



Public Notices. 0 T I C E. Any person found Trespassing on my Freehold Property, known as the North Side of the Maiden Stream of the Rangi tata, -will be prosecuted. ADAM JACKSON. TJI A L I N G COACH Pj Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Christ church, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north end of’tho Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up and coming down. 229 c ADAM JACKSON. DR. MACBEAN STEWART, of Ashburton, Has Commenced the Practice of his Pro fession in Christchurch. Temporary Residence—The House ori ginally occupied by the late Du Camp belt. in COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent’s Brewery, Christchurch. 119 c



Public Notices. COUNTY Ploughing Match. Under the auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. THURSDAY, 21st 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, £5 ; 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 s—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. W. 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. Poyntz and Co.—Set of Haxton and Beattie’s harrows, for the best ploughing in the field. D. Fitzpatrick—A pair of watertight | boots, for the best feering in the boys’ class. P. and D. Duncan —Implements, value £5, second prize in class 2. ENTRIES must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on MONDAY, 18th July. RULES. 1. That the quantity of land to be ploughed be not more than half an acre for single ploughs, and not more than three quarters of an acre for double furrow ploughs. 2. The ploughing to be not less than five inches deep. Each ploughman to commence to the right or left of his ground, to bo determined when the land is laid off, and go four times round his feering, then scatter the re mainder, making one finish.



3. That teams driven with reins, and under the sole control of the ploughman, only be allowed to enter. 4. That the teams be on the ground by nine o’clock, and ploughing to commence at ten o’clock, at which time a flag will be hoisted, and to end at four o’clock, when the flag will be low'ered. 5. That the decision of the Judges shall be final; but any protests against the rules, or for breach thereof, must be made in writing, and handed to the Secretary within one hour after the Judges’ decisions are made known, to be accompanied with a deposit of 10s, the same to be forfeited to the funds of the match should the protest be a frivolous one. GEORGE JAMESON, 215 c Secretary.



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 17 th, 1881. 376 a



William Ellis, MEDICAL HERBALIST, MANCHESTER STREET, Near Railway Station, CHRISTCHURCH. The above has started in Christchurch, and is prepared to relieve and euro 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 Mr G. R. Mill, of Christchurch, in future issue. 262 c



T. Bullock. JJAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1.30 p.m. mO LET—STABLE and LOOSE- B BOXES, opposite the County Saleyards, also Dwellinghouse, together with Paddock, lately in occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards, afford a good opening for a person to take in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once, TO LET—At a very low rental, COTTAGE of four rooms in Ker mode s;reet ; COTTAGE of six rooms in Tancred street ; SHOP and Dwelling house in Moore street. OR SALE—IOO ACRES, fenced with live fence ; partly cultivated ; situated about four miles from the town of Ashburton. BARGAIN FOR £26. £ Acre first-class LAND at Hampstead, for sale at the above price, on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK.



rpO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—A BREECH-LOADER, by Cogswell and Harrison ; quite equal to new, all requisite ap pliances ; p>rice 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 tho occupation of Mr 0. 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 tho site. Purchasers will only be required to pay current rate of interest on the outlay. For f arther particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bnllock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 271 acres 2 roods, fenced and cultivated ; situated about three and a-half miles from the Town of Ashburton. 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. 127 Aces 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. S 3 Acres securely fenced and cultivated, situated near Waterton, 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 5-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 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 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, on which is erected a Dwelling-house of seven rooms ; this is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap. Lot 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 X acre, Mayo’s Block ; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12, Trevorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278 —First-class land, good site for private house. TOWN PROPERTIES. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Comer section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 9 5,906, East street North, also T.S. 771, corner of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, close to the bridge and fronting the river. This is a desirable site for a private residence, price low, terms easy. Lot 134 —Quarter-acre to be sold cheap. Lot 89 —Quarter-acre, cheap, and on easy terms. Lots 357, 358, each Quarter-acre, with cottage of four rooms erected thereon, TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Women There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. For full particulars, apply to T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent]



Barristers, Soli W. F. W Barrister, soi notary PI Attendance at Ash Friday OFFICE: NEXT THE BURNETT ST Branson & _ AND EAST STR] C. W. Ir< gARRISTER AND Saunders’ Bui Ashburton w. ■mm yiiuill■ nail Business Noi Gr. Bn jT) ETURNS his Sincere O; numerous friends or the many favors they I .uring this cruel enqui same time begs to inform has RE-COMMENCED I AT HAVELOCK S Adjoining the New C( Having purchased a ~La Assortment of TWEE NEYS, SINGLE and DOU BLISSES, suitable for of Winter and Spring trusts his old friends mers will rally round h



CLEARING SALE OF REMAINDER OF WINTER GOODS, AT W. GAVIN’S, DRAPER, EAST STREET, GLASGOW HOUSE. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. CLEARING SALE. CLEARING SALE. WINTER GOODS. 261 c



mHE CO - OPERATIVE BAKERY, X TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a ccntinuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition. A. THIELE. 204 c



William Re veil (Late of Ashburton Forks), j"j~AS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a



MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended Teas ABE 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 AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Batlis), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON.



IjIORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station,



Business N P. & D. I BEG io inform their public generally tli to OPEN A BRANCH IN On that Sec ADJOINING THE P For Repairing all kind! Impkmen In the meantime inspei our stock of Ploughs, Drf now on the ground. The management will Mr J. Keik, whom we recommend to the public. Christchurch, June 18, JOHN FI GROCER, DRAPER, Tancred street, 1 JOHN FOWLER begs hia old friends and custor again RESUMED BUS: old site, Tancred street, Moderate Charges and eve customers to merit a share Also, TO LEG



NOW OPEN, For the production of first-class Photo graphs (a satisfactory portrait guaranteed), W. TERRIER’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. COUNTY 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. 148 c SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton, Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Priraest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from Corned Beef from Mutton Sausages 3d. to sd. 2£d. to 4d. lid. to 3d. sd. to fid. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 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’s Pamphlet on New Zealand. Latest Novels, Ac., &c., &c. CHARLES HAY, 188 c Proprietor. J. Wilson, gE ED MERCHANT, George 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 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, 645 a Christchurch.



Business N( S 3" THIS ADVERTISED BE CAREFULLY RE MEMBERED BY El TERESTED IN FENC] I THE PATENT SAMSON FENC Has now been before the years, and during t 5,000 TONS HAVE 3 Giving very great satisfacti which we hold numerous te well-known colonists ; and daily increasing to such a numerous spurious imitatic been introduced in the vari Australia and New Zealand purpose of damaging the re; Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samsor



The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark ; M B K IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand; and the principal claim set fourth was itabeingmada Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respecaltry standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any perssn erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice n~ excuse can be made. We have had instances brought under our notice where somepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless th se practices are at once stopped. ADDRESS M s Lean Bros. & Rigg, IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET MELBOURNE TRADE MARK t M B IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, ither direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. Notice. r* • c . REWARD. —Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M’Lean Brothers and Bigg, 69 Elizabeth Street Melbourne.