The Ashburton Guardian.

> VOL. 2-No. 308.]

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. T o FARMERS. We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS. BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, 01 will make LIBERAL ADVANCES againsi 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. We have Brokers of the 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 we can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a Christchurch. OTIC.E t"0 FARMERS. ■The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamam and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a Christchurch. XPO R T OF GRA IN\ . SEASON 1881. SPECIAL n6TICE TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY ; (Limited.) : i Is prepared to make Liberal : Cast 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 fissured that their interests 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 Tonii. . ' Cornsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices. Full information respecting terms, etc., 'may babbtained at the-Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. vTOHN COOKE, ,92a Manager. WHEAT FREIGHTS TO LONDON AND UNITED KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure iri informing Farmers that it has arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT To London arid 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. WHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG 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. C( E 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 ! ' ; v' ! ' " Country. ORR & CO., Agents foA the Ashburton County. 228 i



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, VALUER, COM AGENT, &c. Land Sales/ Seles of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and: General Produce. ___ SALE every SATURDAY, at l°6*cioflK sharp, commencing in the YhrdaWith HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS . . REQUIRED. am open to receive applica tions oh approved freehold security. Oats, purchased in' any quantity, for cash. Advices made on Wheat shipped to England.- Lowest possible charges. AGfeNT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Evcoy cl&ss of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287»' i ALFRED HARRISON. E E. Gray, AUbrIG&EER- VALUATOR, -STOCK*'STATION, t-’b 'ii'.v A»®~ ■■■■' '■ GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, TEMUKA. AgOnt. ; fon §>tapdard Insurance Gom- Mnyl'irid ©nh.-Agent, for the Althouae Windmill. Licensed T)ealer in Arms and AnfimnSflorii- ' :1 . - ' ' 782 -%r T tAND, ESTATE, AND STATION .h.. 7 ,vhn k'dABD : >r •. LICENSED LAND- BROKER* p. no ’ .fi-nr.l‘ ” ■ , .! Easxstkekt, Ashbctrtok. 927 v:> f, IE D K . A V IT T , EA§x; iSTREET}. (GhOSE TO THE RAILWAY , iVnS»TATION) ASHBURTOK," San# JUISd Agent. Ordersitakeh for-“ Sydney Drays* Newcastle and Matyfra, jGosd (by .the .truck; lo$d), .Rujld tng Materials bf sill kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, r _” : ' r - : / e ‘ J ‘ ■ " ■928 Bitmson ifc Boileau, EngrossersV commission and' „^ILBIStBRATi. AGENTS 'Ajlenfe for Hid' Australasian. ■ -n--T. i.K.n I: r.j /, ■■ ■■ ,v -Agents for Gilbey’s Wine. 929 ,?!!(;no i:BRANSON : & SOILEAU. fc'miyntj Civil Engineers, &c. f. n: j^i^i^EP t ;/aU; : iv,EypRS . a nd ;; nn BROKERS Under'the Land Transfer Act, CONTRACT; SURVEyORS, Triangle. WaJcanui Rond, near Post-office 374 B, Dobson & Son, Ci>& NEE R;.S, V AUTHORISED ANU ~ ' LI C c E:N jS.EDIiiU R VE.YORS, . , South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. . V" - .• - 674 Copl and Grain ilxporters, &c. FARMEESI FARMERS ! FARMERS 1 McEEREOW AND CO., RB Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and kinds of Farm .Produce, and are also ptepared to make Liberal CASH ADVATfOEST bri the’ above placed in their bunds either -for sale or shipment to the English ©* Colonial Markets. A lAurge Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices.:' ,f '‘ R.. MoKERROW & CO., G'RA'iri ’Merchant s. 60 Bf;W . > r -trioD ■ / fciid Go^ Licgiyisu) Street, Chribtchurch. n RAIN BROKERS & . GENERAL FARMEBH i GRAIN disposed of in any Market tobestAd vantage; : 63a T jl k m m e r s. Dtrp!Bk M^Laien, Graii^ : Merchant, Cp.|ISTC.RURCH, TTm» » for, the satisfactory entrusted SemflSi» j lefl l irito Mr'i9. Saunders, Ash bunonyittSlkbn liaitiediistdly offered in the best market*, Lind Lthe highest- value l!. LIJJ-U - -! Josep, jL iUr lb JbMM’ Cuti aMibdiieee to Ghtili Healeidboinid i i Skndhtr; n that: he has' hmj OPENJSBiiAr in JButhett .street, Ashburton,^ for pR %; Grain Übmmission jjsn StoagdiTpSt .bnsiyn.i J pmßav**yL BK, yjy ! . „ 0 for Grw 0i l ■'■ -• ofii m



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, Furnishing and general ironmongers, it CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware 'j , Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils [i Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Oils i- Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites e Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements It Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths 0 English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and 1 Umbrella Stands s Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and a Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West. 306 a FURNISHING! P. PATE RSON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of [ ZET XT JEI UsT X T XT IR, El IN CHRISTCHURCH. y r CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c,, MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, t Registry Office for Maxe 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. t 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 L Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. , ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Thomas Crompton, i WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. 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 material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ; ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a pUR NITURE WAREH OUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND C 0., 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 HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. rpHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- JL pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. _ S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor. John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has i SUMMER GOODS, comprising at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’Kid E.S., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, 7s. 6d. 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Special Notice to Farmers. rrcfOTTRAGB LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, jNC °SSeREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. XTE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and /V Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more ear than the imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which reserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the ticks Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. . , . . , , NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Tanilla HemD. and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im nrted * We haVe about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would r ß old Cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to a TAJ^A^LINK splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins fof 11 descrintions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and malities As we keep a very large and weli assorted stock of all our Goods, an order ly post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening rain. B HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing lanufocturers, and Rope and. Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct mporters of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail 62a JjYNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d. ; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 64; Men’s Shoes, from 11s, 6d. ; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d. ; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d.~ OUR OWN MAKE. ( And all other Boots at Low Prices. «/\tavv BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY



Business Notices. 500 Q D 0 t oh 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. £3t°£s - to 4d. 4 to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a THESE HARD TIMES. gAYE YOUR MONEY ° Two Shillings Tn the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH ~ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, 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, Tibs, for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a B Wood & Co., REWERS AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton. Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. . 202 a DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS NEW ZEALAND. IN F OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L U B L O W fie 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 For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. R „ EAST STR E E T A I L O R T Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 15 - 0. 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 GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. JST- Please Note the Address, and ;ive him a call before ordering your ;oods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, &c., Ashburton. 397 BEDS HOUSE FOR BOYS’ TWEED I SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 16s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY J TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. BEDS HOUSE FOR STYLISH J HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401 D. Fitzpatrick, OT AND SHOE MAKER, i’owLKß’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. Mi descriptions of Boots and Shoqd made to order, at reasonable DANIEL FITZPATRICK. JOHN MEECH, practical CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c,, BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN TOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819 w ASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further partiev/” ' % apply to A. Thielk, Ashburton. 323 a James Tait, MO ATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas 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’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton — H. M. CARSON. 422 a WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAYIS, Bricklayer, Ac., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a GEORGE BOOTH, Tuam street, Christchurch, XMPORTER OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTLE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. All kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. Sub-Agerit— FREDK. PAVITT, 71a Ashburton. BOOKS printed on th X shortest notice, at the Office of thi Paper.



Business Notices. INTER GOODS. WINTEKGOODf N 0 W OPENED A 1 EYERETT BROS. AND CO. Havelock street. JjHRST GRAND DISPLAY OS Friday evening Ax 8 o’clock. ATOVELTIES IN ALL DEPART MENTS. E YERETT BROS. AND CO. 204 s J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cmstchdrch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expense: by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.] ST S : tc 9 c f/J. F. Strata, Watchmaker, s- e ™ o ® \ \'\ from London a ® ®Asa, EL Q P* ? 3 m Y is) P. go S' Kj 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. £ American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases s. d. 2 5 0 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23a CHERTSE Y. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE 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 makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can 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 26in.... ... 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm 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 hands of the advertisers. Lawry 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. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS ?0R THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



r Public Companies. s T >. a h s [1 3 > 2 d d a 2 -i 5 2 d Q 3 a 3 d 3 E i i } i STANDARD FIRE 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 Chortsey. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OP AUSTRAL* ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. 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 446 a 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 London 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 superil 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 ; 6s. 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.MG., M.H.R., J.P, Hon. J. Ti 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. Reeve Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhous Esq., J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; R. George, Esq., A.M.1., C.E.; A. S Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of New Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Buller, Lewis and Gully. Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be receive until the 31st day of JANUARY, 188 and can be made through the Bank New Zealand, or any of its branches New Zealand and Australia, or from th Company’s Broker, Mb. Charles Pyh Store, Winslow, from whom Prospectuse 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 — The prospects of this Company are 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. FLEMIN G’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THB 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 Thr66 Prizes. GRAND AUTUMN HANDICAP —*9 Prizes. Ist £4OO 2nd 160 3rd ... ... ... 100 Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 EASTER HANDICAP—27 Prizes. Ist £2OO 2nd 126 3rd 75 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 FLYING HANDICAP—2B Prizes. Ist £2OO 2nd ... ... 125 3rd 75 Starters (divided) * 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 As each Race wil be drawn separately 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, to tending subscribers are requested to make early application.. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps en* closed for reply and result. J L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &o.> High street, Triangle, ChristchMoh. , tvONALD WILLIAMSON is aOASH , I } PURCHASER of good clean samples of RYE GRASS. 23