The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2.—No. Smj

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, MAY 9,188 L

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



jAuctidiehrs, Commission Agents, &c. "Alfred Harrison, VALUER, COM ISSIONAGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, ( Furniturij'and ESbcts. Pigs, Poultry, r • ■ and ■ General Produce. ,Y SALE every SATURDAY, at o’clock sharp, commencing in the ‘Yards with HORSES. ■iii ; -ij;v■ s;• » ! LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS .t REQUIRED. LpARS—I am open to receive applica * tidns.on approved freehold security. Oats_ purchased ih any quantity, for cash. Advances, made on Wheat shipped to England, Lowest possible charges. AtifeNT ?for tHE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Bisks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. RE D K AVI T T E/st Street (Close to the Railway '’V';' Station). Ashburton, ' -‘Limdaid’General Commission Agent. Orders taken for-MSydney Drays, Newcastle and Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build- Mpterials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can,'&c.,'jSc. ", ; 607 a Sardsyorj Civil Engineers, Ac. C E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND ... LAND BROKERS ; Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle,' Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON.. V, :;V •; ■ - 374 Si' IJfrbsoii & Son, CIVILE ENGINEERS, •.! ;>.iO AUTHORISED AND ’ LI. OR N SED SURVEYORS, ; -f; Sdilth British Chambers, ' Hbrktord Stbset, Chbisichuech. 1,,,,.,, ■ 674 ; yfooi and Graux Exporters, &c. ,ir Q Joseph Clark, BA i R . ME R O H IN T, Ashburton and Txnwald. MtJoseph : Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Burnett afreet,, Ashburton,, for the, purpose of carrying on the B usiness .of a, Grain Merchant, Stock and,General Commission Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. * JOB EP H OLA RK, ~i :; Adjoining Bullock's Horse Bazaar.. 263 a LicHEiELh Street, Christchurch. ii.; . ■_ ■ IN: BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in anyAfarket to best advantage.. 63a •/'A-: » M E R s . ''33? '3Sl Mcliaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, - • Christchurch, H4i ! special facilities for the satisfactory disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted to him. Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, wili ha inunediately offered in the beirt markets, and the. highest value HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. Ty J. ..Mating & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT, placed in their hands for sale in.~-Londoa,-and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight. Tho sncccasfol result of their ship ments on befialf 'of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in tersotwwwwsibproteoted'djy their agents in London. , Prompt retprns and minimum charges may be relied upon. ,/; 322% fjt mi f :A B M E R S. We ate BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of. Produce, or will .make LIBERALADVANCES against Grahi for shipment to England Or colonies. Cornbagssupplied. ' ' 1 199 a A. MOORE & CO, Christchurch. %d make LIBERAL against amp in, dur hands. ,T We have Bnlcecfiof the highest standing in Mark Laous^,who will/ give' nvery- attention to ~ ' "ralgped , through us, and obtain the ; ipriew for all , shipment* Fnr««S«' dray entrust: to , one csreu We baveusoMtablished Agencies in Liver: pool, Antwerp, we,cfm;Bhip to any of these market! If STMrTrttmplZ. Qff.filfffgffi are regulated "* I R W ouMnifote« i » F eo., IS* it •, ... t,; plyiytclmr9h v OTIOB oi TOFARMERS "dire' jMsC&ASEkI V Tfoi^ltdnVTiinaru and Any dthe iJl* .ISA'TiOO H



o it Business Notices. CHERT SEY. 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 in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, 423 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 t and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double* - ■ , . Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow • BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM * i PORTED PLOUGHS. I .ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS : 1 OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE , EXHIBITION FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, » 456 a Christchurch. SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT i T HE ; I.—-Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. —Because they bay 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 the v. folio wing Articles, viz,:— . Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Rosiyn 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 2a 6d Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s ' 6d upwards i ,We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi , Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the beat pat terns and styles v We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of 1 » WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, 1 BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND | , COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. ■ Boots. ■ We are showing some beautiful un posted Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s • Boots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards J Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions ® Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 16s 6d 0 upwards □ Carpets. d , Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets 1 ORR AND CO., S IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. 1. ar ' Ashburton, April, 1881. jit i.t j v > l l



Business Notices. T. E. Hodder and Company, i CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, f GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &C. i 3 AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. co gd CD Og CO Og -sc I— 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 Tam 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, &c . 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 ; 160 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 X CD 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 g;ven 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. 466 a Aitken and Roberts, BURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. TOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware I Useful Novelties, and J- Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J , Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, 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, Cashes. Street West. 306 F URNISHING! FURNISHING! P. PA~TE RS O N Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of IF'TTIBItTITTT ie.IB IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a Special Notice to Farmers. [COURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. |TE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Y Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more f x>inaers. aim are Lueytticu lugivoo , . , ;ar than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which eserves them from damage by rain or dew. Wo also repair them, and keep the icks. Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. , , NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE,—We also manufacture and keep in stock anilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the ira >rted We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine m stock, winch wouid , sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to .11 and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. , m r r„t TARPAULINS. —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins of 1 descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and aalities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order Y post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing lanufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct mporters of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. o/a Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots of THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from Is. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7a. 6d.; Women s Levant >. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d.—OUR OWN MAKE. * Arid all other Boots at Low Prices. Tun MAKER., AND KEEP THE MONEY IN. THE COLONY j



Business Notices. MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. gAVE YO|7R D Two Shillings in the £ Saved " BY DEALING WITH ■ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3Jd. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 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 500 Q c 0 T o A . TlO H s 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- 3J^ d - to 4d ... to Sd. ... 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.J 4bla F WAREHOUSE, URNITURE High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a John Sheen, BOOT importer, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, EGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of Bjuukj iu ai.iiuuuuc uiuv no u**u v* - - -- -- , SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and shoes 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 Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, TDCE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, JDGE CAP, IJUWJ> WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. r/N HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re | ’ i„ oTionaivn Mnrmfar.tiinnff Premises in ■ , 1 1. moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Lrmash Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with he most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Justness he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and nd of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGHSTREET Near 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, LEGATEES, Etc. N B - Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold VopSs. Ho“e. and P Land Lei or So.d Certificates of Births, Deaths, and damages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. V ASHING DAY R E F O RM. IN FOUR FAMILY WASH HOURS r ithout rubbing or boiling, saving five mrs of copper firing every washing day, 7 using 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, Christchurch. FAMILY BOOT & SHOE DEPOT, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), i RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : lie celebrated “ EXCELSIOR’ WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at lie November Metropolitan Show. It is ’erfectly reliable and self-regulating. TRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these lachines, which took the FIRST PRIZE t the recent competition of the Agricul aral and Pastoral Association, can be applied, orders for next season must be iven early, or they cannot be executed. lAMINGTON COOKING RANGES, these Stoves have been shown for years competition with other makers, and re always received first honors, having SVER BEEN BEATEN. We can ifidently recommend them as the best ives in New Zealand, CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, aecimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by26in.... ... 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 Other prices equally low. , 480 Proprietor, D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitheito. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of 800 l s and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a 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 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 Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton — M. CARSO N. 422 a



Business Notices. GOODS. WINTER GOODS N OW OPENED AT Everett bros. and go., Havelock street. AT OVELTIES IN ALL DEPART LN MENTS. G MENTS. RAND DISPLAY OF N E W G O O D S. E VERETT BROS. AND CO -204a ; J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchdrch. 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 i bury. [Established 1877-1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. * 3 3 a 5 W f= o fj. F. Stratz, Watchmaker from L London J - S. Q « 3 5* hd J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 236 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. I Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND I I COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. i Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. . Please Note the Address, and 5 give him a call before ordering your l goods elsewhere — } G. J. F. LUBLOW, » PRACTICAL TAILOR, Ac.,, Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Cd. Leeds house for men s’ paget coats, bound edges, at 15s. Cd. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy 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 265. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



Business Notices. Q^REAT REDUCTION 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’* gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £6 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 6s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel* lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre 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 FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &0., at current rates. A. R, MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. 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 446 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... ... ... ... 125 Third Horse ... ... ... ... 50 Starters and Non-starters ... ... 145 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse ... ... ... ... £175 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, 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. Veridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminere, or White Ointment, for all 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 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. Address : MRS C. BURNS, Akaroa. 697» oTI C E 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,