very Heartily. tdo not think i ... pretended its fullness very thorough!v. I endeavored to cultivate a fa ial i :: pression of serene resignation a i martyr-like fortitude. And I read, stood it very well until Sabba'.h morn ing, when I had the prince on my lap, ... trying to teach him a little hymn, and he raised his blue eyes to my face , and murmured, “ Papa left.”

A Theory of Earthquakes.

An Italian scientist has recently de livered a lecture in London on the theory of. earthquakes. He cited three evidences of the near approach of that 'phenomena, viz.': the sultry and oppres sive condition of the atmosphere, the dicing up of wells, and the uneasiness shown by animals, He holds that the earth is never perfectly quiet for some time before the shock of an eartbauake. He thinks it would bfe possible to make such observa tions of the signs of a coming earth quake as to predict it with great certainty three days in advance, just as tetppests are now predicted. The law q£storms is, to some extent, well under stood. The signal stations calculate weather at a given place at least twenty-four. hours in advance. But the closest meteorological observations have . not been able to predict the hurricane 'and the cyclone. Those which have recently devastated inland towns fell r llppn the community suddenly. There was no hint from a signal station, or ■ from any observer- The earthquake comes as suddenly. Now and then an old observer remarks, “This

it 'good earthquake weather.” But that phenomenon ; never put in an appearance according to his prediction. Of course, if an earthquake could be predicted with certainty, even a few hours in advance, a great benefit would : be conferred upon the world. , All we ! know is that earthquakes occur in all ’ sorts of weather, and at times, too, - Twh en no. special electrical disturbances : have been noted, no drying up of wells, and nb uneasiness among cattle. There are no meteorological data preceding an earthquake which can be relied upon. The Italian scientist’s theory Appears to he fanciful, rather than founded upon any broad basis of facts. We know from observation, or at least hftve some: data to. support the theory, that if the first shock is harmless in this latitude, there will be none immediately ’ following which will do any injury. But these observations hardly extend beyond thirty years, whereas a century would be required to place even this theory on a solid basis of facts.

THE ASHBUBTON (HI AUDI AN, THDUSDAY, MARCH 10, 1881.



When Dr H. and Lawyer A. were walk ing arm in arm, a.. wag said to a friend,- “ These two are just equal to one high wayman.” Why?” asked his friend. **Because,” rejoined the wag, “it is a lawyer and a doctor —your money or your life!" ' Holloway’s Pills.— lt is difficult to de ■ teriniiw'what is-the more trying to health, - intense cold or excessive heat, though every knows that sudden transitions from the • one to the othcr teem with disease, which may ’ ht most instances be staved off by an early resort to these purifying, regulating, and strengthening Pills. This well known and highly esteemed medicine affords a safe and remedy for, -almost every constitutional “ wrohg,which climates, changes, or dietetic ‘ 'errors can engender’ and effectually removes ■' any- veakness self-indulgent habits may have mflucsd. In all conditions of the system bordering on discease indicated by apathy, listlessless, and restlessness, Holloway’s Pills will prove espicially serviceable in begetting a vivacity appreciated by botfa sound and sick. .rj'.itS, T Meetings. : o T I C E. The CATHOLICS of Ashburton and surrounding district are requested to • attend a MEETING, which will be held •in : -ihe Church THIS (Thursday) EVENING, the 10th inst., at 7 o’clock. EDMUND COFFEY, 25j»a Catholic Priest.



TT 0 RTIC ULTU RA L SOCIETY. MEETING of the COMMITTEE Witt be held at Mr Jacobson’s office on THURSDAY, March 10. All accounts due by the Horticultural Society must be rendered to the Secretary M or before noon on Thursday, March Ifeb. S. B. POYNTZ, 9/m Hon. Sec. Y IBTLE LODGE, S. C. A Ledge of Instruction will be held in the Somerset Muonic Hall TO-NIGHT, (fie lOthinst ‘By order, - ■ ' R.W.M. G A LED ON lAN SOCIETY. A MEETING of the members of the f&lftdnntftn Society will be held at Quill's Hotel on FRIDAY EVENING, Ilth March, at 7.30 o’clock, to consider an of Welcome to his Excellency Sir AGbrdbn. . •' - - • .• -M. STITT, aOBi ! 1 - President. Lecture- T U R E. -THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, at 7.300’d00k, a , . h E C T U R E J I Will be delivered in the L»i.B R ARY HAL L , *" 1 BY THE ; REV. A HANDS, OJT THE REVISION OF THE AUTHORISED Ybhng men are specially invited.



A collection will be made after the Lecture' to defray the expenses of the Hall nnd printing. It is proposed to form a class for the I stadyof the Hew Testament in Greek. Open to all ybnng men without regard to Beugions Denomination. No expenses except for e G*eAk Testament. . 814 a '' Sgjggl rnirnmMmmmmmmm ■■ ■■ ■ A' D X POSTS, KAILS,.. AND STAKES, Any length, also f !, r k;e w o o d, lengths.. FOB BAIIE .at: ■ ijlldo - of !*• District. ')f[ Vifctougf-Vj _s<iJ ‘ : . . . ; ; \ mwt/irwith t oi ibi/.H



•J. T. Ford and Co. J. TIN WALD YARDS. TUESDAY, MARCH 15th. T. FORD A CO. will offer a SPLENDID LOT OF Sheep From the Alford Station, viz : 500 hred two-tooth EWES 22Q LINCOLN EWES LINCOLN RAMS J. T. FORD &CO., 291 a Auctioneers. Lost. L o s T On Tuesday, the Bth inst., between Cochrane’s Bluegums and the Ashburton Saleyards, a three-sided TOPAZ. Finder vill be rewarded on leaving it at the luardian Office. >9Ba A. McKELLAR WIX. To Let. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Poyntz and Co., Ashburton. 3lla Sporting, Athletics, &c. Tinwald Races AND Athletic Sports. Til ASTER MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1881. ADMISSION FREE. HORSE RACES. T. Hurdles. 2. Tinwald Cup. 3. Trotting Race. 4. Hack Race (Handicap). 6. Consolation. ATHLETICS. 1. 100 Yards. 2. Three-legged. - 3. 440 Yards. 4. Long Jump. 5. Hurdles (120 yards), ten flights. G. Sack Race. 7. Mile Open Handicap. 8. High Jump (Running). 9. Consolation.



In. addition to these, a number of prizes and useful articles will be offered for competition by boys and children. For further particulars apply to C. P. JEPHSON, 288 a Hon. Sec. Tenders ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are hereby invited for SHINGLING about 16 Chains of Ford’s road, at per cubic yard. A specification may be seen at Mr Clark’s Store, Tinwald, where tenders, addressed to the Surveyor, will be received up till 11 o’clock a. m. on SATURDAY, the 12th inst. W. CUTTTBERT, 310 a District Surveyor. UPPER ASHB ORTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS 97. —Re-forming road past Bryant’s hut, North Bank, Hinds. 98. —Re-forming road from Pool’s gate past Mr Raine’s house into the Hinds. 99. —Re-forming cross road into the Hinds past Mr. Harper’s house. 100. —Re-forming portions of Lagmhor road. Tenders, addressed to. the Chairman, are to be sent in not later than MONDAY, 28th March. Specifications, etc., can be seen by ap plying to ROBT. PULLAR, 277 a " . Road Board Office. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE for a term of 7 years, of the Road Board COTTAGE and LAND, lately occupied by Mr C. Shepperd, situated on the Alford Forest Road. There is a frontage to the North Ash burton River, and a well on the ground. For particulars of lease, apply to Mr D. M'Lean, Chairman. Tenders are to be addressed to the Chairman, and sent in not later than MONDAY, 28th March, at noon. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 218 a Clerk.



Money. Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards. on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, i Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital 1ei,000,000. MONEY. TO BE LENT; ON: FREE HOLD. SECURITY, in sums up to £50,00d or upwards. | J. C. McDOWALL, Manager. ! Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. 260 a fJIHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton, 1 Bid



Matson, Ccr, and Co. Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business vvill include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, "Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock ; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Eat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES



For Sale. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following A HIGHLY-IMPROVED Farm of 600 Acres, Within easy distance of Ashburton. Large Dwelling-house, Stable, and all necessary Outbuildings, Running Creek through the property. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 505 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, Ashburton. 8a



Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, &c., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur day. For particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church. —T. B. Craig, Agent for Canter bury. 816 ÜBLIC NOTICE. ALTERATION OF DATE OF SITTING OF ASSESSMENT COURT FOR THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. Notice is hereby given that the date of sitting of the Assessment Court for the above-named Borough has been ALTERED from the 24th of March in stant, to the Ist day April next, at the hour of 10 in the forenoon. J. NUGENT WOOD, Judge. W. MARTIN, Clerk Assessment Court. Assessment Court, Ashburton, 10th March, 1881. 312 a Public Notices. V. R



N R. 0 E. THE RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT at South Rakaia is AD JOURNED from Thursday, the 10th, to THURSDAY, the 17th March. A. MAKEIG, Clerk of Court. 3»d March, 1881. 301 a IY/TOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. The Mount Hutt Road Board propose CLOSING the following ROADS in the district ; No. I—Commencingat the mostwesterly corner of section 30772, thence in an easterly direction along that section and sections 30313, 26904, 26905, to a point five and six-tenth chains from the most easterly corner of section 26906, returning from thence along sections 26906, 30312, and reserve 2026 to the commenc ing point. No. 2. Commencing at the most southerly corner of rural section No. 24441, thence north-west and northerly along that section to its northernmost corner, thence to the north-east corner of section 30479, returning along section 30179 and 24445, to the starting point. No. 3. Commencing at the most northerly point of section 25153, thence south-easterly along 25240 and 24398 to a point on section 30819, thence southerly and south westerly through said section to the most southei’ly portion of section 25151, thence westerly along sec tions 24442, 27030, to the most south-westerly corner of section 32001. No. 4. Commencing at the most southerly point of section 24398, thence north-easterly and northerly to its north-east corner, returning along sections 30711 and 30819, to its starting point. Plans of the above Roads may be seen at the Road Board Office, Methven. A MEETING of Ratepayers will be held in the Office, at Three p.m., on THURSDAY, the 14th April, to consider the advisability of CLOSING the above Roads. _ JULIAN JACKSON, . 313 a Chairman. [card.] fpHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch 571



Public Notices. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this Board has applied for an EXTEN SION OF TIME to enable Mr J. C. Bell to make np the Valuation Roll of this District. The Assessment Court will not, therefore, be held on the 12th instant as advertised. D. M'LEAN, 239 a Chairman. 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. 199 a A. MOORE & CO, Christchurch.



XPORT OF 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 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 Ton. Cornsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices. Fuirinformation respecting terms, etc., may be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. 92a JOHN COOKE, Manager.



WHEAT FREIGHTS rnO LONDON AND UNITED X KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Farmers 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.



JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bmd with both string and wire, nrice L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK, Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch.



McDotigalFs Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for "'cab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by EGBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Woo! Stores, 225 a Christchurch.



FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. MoKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKALM GO



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 Three 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 early application. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. J, L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., High street, Triangle, Christchurch. 266 a



T. Bullock. BURNETT STREET. VVEEKLv sale of HORSES EVERY SATURDA Y, Commencing at 1 p. m. SATURDAY, 12th MARCH. SALE OF QUANTITY OF TIMBER, CASKS, ETC. MR T. BULLOCK lias received in structions from Mr R. Shearman to sell by publ : c auction on the premises, opposite the Horse Bazaar, on the above date, a number of EMPTY CASKS, TIMBER, ETC. Sale at 1.15. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 10th MARCH. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustee in the Estate of T. Williams, to sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on the above date— Lot 124, Thompson street, Tinwald, on which is erected a DWELLING-HOUSE, also, Workshop, Shed, &c. And at same time, TRUSTEE’S INTEREST in LOT 10, containing Acre, Harris’ Block, adjoining the township of Winslow. 3 SHARES in Ashburton Templar Hall Company. Sale at 2 o’clock. Terms Liberal. T. BULLOCK, 296 a Auctioneer. TO LET—At a low rental, BOARD ING HOUSE, in Tanored street, known as Anstee’s, Centrally situated. T. BULLOCK.



T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST S.T REE T, BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause ; 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved, situated at Wakanui. 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. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakanui, about six miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements —seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings. 362 all fenced, and a portion of it in English grass, on Lagmhor run. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town o Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. 150 Acres, hear 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 AND AND AT THE Ashburton. FARMS.



from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 162 Acres Freehold) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold ( all fenced and sub divided with live, well kept fences. There are also two wells with a plenti ful supply of water. The land is also broken up, part in crop, and part in English grass. Improvements consist of a well built comfortable six-roomed dwelling-house, also a four-stalled stable and granary capable of storing 2,000 bushels of grain. 2424 Acres, all fenced, situated near Alford Forest, most of which is in its native state. Improvements consist of a four roomed cottage and two small paddocks, broken up. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 284 Acres, near Dromore, fenced and broken up, price low, a bargain, terms easy. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Corner section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 905,906, East street North, also T.S. 77 1 > corner of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, close to the bridge and fronting the river. This is a desirable site for a private residence, price low, terms easy. Lots 502, 503, 510, 511, four sections in one block, small deposit cash, balance by instalments. 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. 248, 249, fronting radway station, this is a capital site for a grain store. SUPURTIAN PROPERTIES.



Lot 2, half an acre on the Last Town licit, 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 ]i 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. TO LET. At a very low rental, two two-roomed cottages. 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. Shop with a comfortable House attached, fronting East street. Four-roomed Cottage, Tinwald, facing the Great South Road, now in the occupa tion of Mr William Bradshaw. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent



Quill and Co. t QUILL'S CONSULTATION, GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run in Christchurch in April, 18S1. 1,000 Members at 10s. each. First Prize ... ... £l4O Second Prize 90 Third Prize ... ... 50 Starters and Nonstarters, divided ... ... 220 No. 2, On Early application is necessary to secure tickets. T. QUILL, Treasurer.



WEEKLY SALE. QUILL & Co. hold their usual Weekly Sale EVERY SATURDAY, At 1 o’clock p. m., At their Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, East street.



To STATION-HOLDERS,.LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons.



Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co. ’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES —articles that are superior to anything that can be imported from any part of the world, and are sold in New Zealand, the site of their manufacture, at a price with which no foreign maker or colonial importer can compete. Wholesale —Tomato Sauce, 265. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per rase of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, & Ashburton. 333g-996c



Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prewired to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Crain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertaey. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF 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. 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 superh 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 THE CASWELL SOUND MARBLE, PORTLAND CEMENT, AND MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED), NEW ZEALAND. 749 OTIC E.



Capital—£so,ooo, iu 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.R., 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; E. 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. S, Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of Nefl 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 Pye, 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— The prospect s 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



Business Notices. WING to severe indisposi tion Mb. CRAIGHEAD will bo UNABLE to ATTEND to his BUSINESS duties for a few days, and trusts that his Friends, Patrons, and the Public generally will bear what inconvenience they may bo put to until his recovery. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Clothiers, T ANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co. ) S. Nashelski WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a I WISH to give sincere and hearty thanks to my numerous Customers for the great sucess I have experienced since starting Business three months ago. Civility, constant attention, and Good Value are the things I depended upon, and I have not been disappointed. Having practised the first and given the two latter, the natural and gratifiying result has followed. I shall continue to do my “ level best ” to merit {lie further support of the public, and, while it can not be supposed that I have everything in Stock “from a needle to an anchor” (especially the anchor), yet my Goods will be found fairly diversified; I wish to im press upon the minds of all in this sickly time that Joy [and Good Fruit ] and repose Will slam the door on the doctor’s nose. I would also beg those who have not hitherto called on me to believe that they can lay out their money to advantage at the NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WARE HOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. — H. M. Carson, Proprietor. Sole agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co. s celebrated PACKET TEAS See advertisement and handbills. 299



Business Notices. J. E. Chapman, House painter, sign writer, &c., begs to announce that, in order to make room for Fresh Importa tions of White and Red Lead, Raw and Boiled Oil, Varnish, Glass, Paperhang ings, etc., he has ENLARGED HIS WAREHOUSE, by taking, in addition to his old shop, the adjoining premises lately occupied by Mr. Fowler as a general store. The advertiser is, therefore, in a position to supply the Trade and the Public with all the above named requisites at lowest wholesale prices. Tancred street, Ashburton. 880 THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME brings about its changes. “ Procrastination is the thief of Time,” and believing in the wisdom of the old saw, Eobert Murray, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Has taken Time by the forelock. The cold weather of winter succeeds the warmth of genial autumn, as surely as the night succeeds the day. Light and warmth are essential to a successful prose cution of a watchmaker’s business, and ROBERT MURRAY has sought and found a new site, which combines these essentials with a FRONTAGE to the MAIN STREET. He has now REMOVED To the shop lately occupied by Mr. J. S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., EAST STREET, Next door to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Where his old friends will find him, and new ones will be welcome. 730c-960



E. Gr. Euxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAYING received a large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all kinds; also a well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow and broad, for Riding Pants, Pantaloons, &c. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list c prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from ... ... ... 1 1 0 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 4 10 0 Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R. G. Ruxton wishes to thank hia Friends and Customers of Ashburton and the surrounding district for their patron age, and by following his customary prin ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to meet with their future favors. Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Address— R. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634



DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. JpOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO JSS"* L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R He has the largest and best T stock of J TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., TT in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. B L O W 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. T A I L O R EAST STREET. Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE PROM £3 - 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. y/ciT- 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. 397 Miss Buckman, French milliner and dress maker, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSINESS in the above line, nd from her long experience in the Leading Houses of Sydney and Mel bourne, can guarantee the Best Styles, combining Elegance and Durability. Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to mating. A perfect fit can be guaranteed, as Miss Buckman cuts and measures by a thoroughly practical system,saving ladies the unnecessary trouble of fitting and try ing on, which is often incurred by going to an inexperienced dressmaker. Address —M, BUCKMAN, Peter street, Ashburton, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Tailoring and Outfitting Establishment, near Quill’s Commercial Hotel. 80a