The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 3-No. 341. J

[published EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1881.

(.PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Busin esn Notices. CHERTSEY. I- A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPE] HAVING taken over the store c Messrs. Orr and Co., and the stock, is prepared to supply first-claa articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery etc. .S i- AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 42, P. and D. Duncan * T)EG to call the attention of Farmer If and others to their Single, Double and Three - furrow Ploughs, whicl C have taken the following prizes ant awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi 5 ‘ tions At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— „ „ Single ant Double At Christchurch— ~ ~ Single, Double Y and Three Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single Double-Furrow, Double' e Furrow Sub-soiler, anc Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM- 1 ‘ PORTED PLOUGHS. “ ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS - . OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. ■ FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, P. AND D. DUNCAN, ) 456 a Christchurch. JJIHE SECRET OP SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN . Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT 1 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^following Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s 6d Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards 1 Roslyn Wools, at various prices 1 Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from 1 Suits made to order on the shortest , possible notice, prices from £3 17s * 6d upwards 1 We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi , Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best pat terns and styles * We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of 9 WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, 1 BLACK AND COLORED • VELVETEENS, BLACK AND I, COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. r it Boots. L ?- re -k to in ,ts 7e >r- P> its ed We are showing some beautiful im ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’! Boots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at grea reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s 6< upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ts pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets s. £S at ru, ter ORB AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET, Ashburton, April, 1881.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com MISSION AGENT, &c. land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE eray SATURDAY, a 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. Oatsj purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances made on Wheat shipped to , England, Lowest possible charges. AGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. EVeryclass of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. pRED K . pAVI TT , E/ st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Ordets taken for —Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Malvern: Coal (by the truck load). Build ing Materials, of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural. Implements, English and Ameri sari, Ac., &c. 607 a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. . C E. FOOKS AND SON, JTIGENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 D. Dobson & Son, rjIVIL ENGINEERS, v V AUTHORISED AND LICEN SED. SUE YE YOR S, South. British Chambers, Hereford Street, CnßisrcnußCH. i- : 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clare announces to Grain Dealers arid • Farmers that he has OPENED a, Branch Office in Burnett street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying bn, the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent, r, Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOS EP H CLA RK, Ashbubton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. 263 a Sorenson and Co., /I •■!■■■■■■ ■ Lichfield Street, Christchurch. p( RATN BROKERS & GENERAL s MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a T O FAR M E R S D. B. McLaren, Gram* Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, Has special facilities for the satisfactory disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted to him. . : ' Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the best markets, and the highest value guaranteed. • 266 a HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. JLMaling & 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 r 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 T FARMERS. We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY; and all kinds of Produce, 01 wiU make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain' for* shipment to England or colonies. Cornbaga supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. WE are prepared to make ÜBERAI . , CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We havi Brokers of the highest standing m Marl Lane, who will giro every attention t. Grain- consigned through us, and obtan the (extreme; price for all shipment Farmers ?may intrust to our care. W have also established .Agencies in Livei pool, Glasgow’’, Hull,Dublm,and Antwerp and we. can ship to apy of these market if so required. Our charges are regulate at the lowest rates. Pi CUNNINGHAM & CO., 18a ! ,■: * . . Christchurch. N TO FARMERS Thetmndemgned of aUdssariptions of GRAIN delivered i their. warehouses in Lyttelton, Timari Oamaru and Ashburton, er at any othi railway station.: P. CUNNINGHAM & 00., 14* l " -i'- • Christchurch,



Business Notices. R of 3d SB y !3 rs 3, h d i d la d 5 E T. B. Hodder and Company, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. GO e=> CD CO oS 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 Hatj 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 ; 150 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao's colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working it Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and idjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers—One Shilling in the Pound for prompt 2ash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. 466 a X CD CD Aitken and Roberts, F URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. 10W LANDING— Electm-plated Ware I „ Useful Novelties, and J- Suitable for Presents and family use 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. Stkeet West. 305 URNISHING! FURNISHING! P. PATERSON i NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of EP TT IR IST I T XT E IB IN CHRISTCHURCH. ABINET 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. ’NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, ‘ N THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. TTE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and VI 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 Sticks. Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. . , , NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the ira mrted * We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would "e sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to all and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. , , TARPAULINS We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins fof ill descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and nialities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order iy 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 Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. oJa INCOURAGB COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF j 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 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. Cd.; Women a Levant io. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. ~ OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Bow rvicea, _____ _ AT AVV , BUY F OM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY,



Business Notices gAYE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES ° Two Shillings Tn the £ Saved BY DEAXING WITH _ _ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT— ntinDPU HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3id. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 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. 044 a 500 Q u 0 T o A « TlO N s 600 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 £s - 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 I__ a WAREHOUSE, gIURNITURE 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 tu UI.UUUUCO MICVb lie 110.0 - SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children s Boots and olioes, 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 RIDGE CAP, IRON SPOUTING, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, WASHING FU BN ACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, Ac. 1 n HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re . ( • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises m i-mardi Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with le most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his usiness he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and id of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for team Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHAN Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) G E PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. -re- t> Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold ronerties Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and [araages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. V ASHING DAY REFORM. FAMILY AY ASH IN FOUR HOURS ithout rubbing or boiling, saving five urs of copper firing every washing day, ■ using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent ASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced am L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, ,k- Christchurch. FAMILY BOOT & SHOE DEPOT, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickott), East street, Ashburton. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following ca- among other specialities ; Che celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at lie November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. Daniel Fitzpatrick Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS find SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a 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 IRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these [achines, which took the FIRST PRIZE ; the recent competition of the Agricul iral and Pastoral Association, can be ipplied, orders for next season must be iven early, or they cannot be executed. EAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years 1 competition with other makers, and ave always received first honors, having fEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can onfidently recommend them as the best toves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, sens of our Prices for this season t. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 t. by26in.... ... 18 10 0 :t. by24in.... ... 18 15 0 :t. by 26in 20 15 er prices equally low. 48q MOATE, 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. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a



Business aouuea. GOODS. WINTER GOODS N OW OPENED AT Everett bros. and go., Havelock street. XfOVELTIES IN ALL DEPART MENTS. G RAND DISPLAY OF N E W GOODS. E VERETT BROS. AND CO -204a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchurch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877-1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. _ 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. B a Q * w a S 5 S a Ph <! m H ft § * a o mi W M. F. Strata Watchmakei » GO from I g London E. Q &! M S a 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 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. F OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L XJ B L O W He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. L U B L O W T A I L O E 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 E 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 FROM £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. Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Cd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN S’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Gd. LEEDS 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 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (IN early opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 3,



Great reduction in WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, haying received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s' gold hunting Levers from £18; tlotherham’e silver Levers from £6 10a ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also,, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel-' lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings,. &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondinglylow 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 OP NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF 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. 445 a Consultations. J" L. FLEMING’S * NOVELTY CONSULTATION, NO. 2, ON THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Thnaru 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 76 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-Starters 115 MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse £176 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 a TICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery of this Paper occur. W. H. ZOUOH, Proprietor*