The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2. -No. 296.]

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.I

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1881.

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM , MISSION AGENT, Ac. Land ; Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, 1 and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at lg.q’clock sharp, commencing in the . i ;, Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS - - REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. Oafs purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances- made on Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. AGENT-; for THE TRANSATLANTIC iFIRE.,INSURANCE company. Every class'ofTlisks taken at lowest rates. 287* ALFRED HARRISON. Gray,. V tfCTIONEER, VALUATOR, STOCK, STATION, ’ “ AND ■ , GENERAL' COMMISSION AGENT, V :: 1 ; - :J TEMUKA. Agent for Standard Insnrance Com patiy,-and Sub-Agent for the Althouse Windmill. Licensed Dealer in Arms and Ammunition. . . 782 H. Guiidry, y ESTATE, AND STATION AGENTS GENERAL MERCHANT, AND License!) land broker, r - - :o EASiF STREET,’ Ashburton. ■ 927 R/EBk'; p AVITT E/sT Street (Close to the Railway : V'' Station) Ashburton, Candtind. General Commission Agent. &Setii tufen'for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Malvern Coal- (by the truck load), Build mgjcMatenals of : all kinds. Fencing Wire, A Implements, English and Ameri- Can, &c., &c. 9 2 % 3franson & Boileau, tN kg Rossers; commission and iii! ; I ..general agents i'j Agents for the Austrahxsian. Agents for Gilbcy’s Wine. purveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. . yi i.-.: —— -——: C E. FOOKS AND SON, r TCENSED O u RVEYORS AND ' , . LAND jBROKERS t Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakamii Road, near Poat-office r v : : ASHBURTON. v : : , ; , • . . 37A IS. Dobson & Son, 01 VI L ENGINEERS, .. ■■ •■ ■ AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, s South British Chambers, ‘Hbekfoed Street, CHRisrcHUECH. 674 .Wooband Grain Exporters, &c. FARMERS !: FARMERS [ FARMERS ! c Ri'MoEERROW AND CO., Purchasers Of Wool, Grain, andill kinds of Farm Produce, and are ■lso ilrepared to make Liberal CASH pn the, above placed in their hands either for bale" or shipment to the Engliah oT Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Comsacks, Wool peuiks, &C., for , sale at lowest current »;/ ; Rr. McEEREOW & CO., MERCH ANT 3, rakaia. . co Sorenson and Co., Lichfield Street, Christchurch. QRkIN BROKERS & GENERAL ■r.Vr- .MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Mhricet to best advantage. 63e - ill „• Tl Gnt p. A R M E R S B. McLaren, ... I . Christchurch, Rat,special facilities for the satisfactory disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted *°s£Sples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the be*i ■. and the highest value 256 a Joseph Clark, iR AI W MERC HAN T, i-'i AHHKTmTOH! AND Tinwald. ■ tJowa Clark: announces to Grain m ' and Farmers that he has [NEI) a' bfflce in Burnett ie t Ijo AsWMrtdii, for the purpose of rfttg dn : the 1 ' 'Business: a Grain jbtittpStpcinand General Commission it* JBgbesfc prioo given for Grain. d‘ i 'ii. fcf K,, ■; Ashburton, • Ldiohring -Bullock’s Horse Bazaar._ usd I .l.ut snlriivioyo L(BOSi



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. T O 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. Corn bags 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 arc regulated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a Christchurch. OTIC E T O FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamarn and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a Christchurch. •jpi XPO R T OF GRA IN. 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. Full information respecting terms, etc., may be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a Manager. WHEAT EBEIGHTS mO 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. XITHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG- W LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS T. J. Mating & 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 O I L. gE 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. i Purchasers of oil should also remember that this is a Colonial Production, and by using it will leave the money in the country. ORR & CO., Agents for the Ashburton County. 228 a (t.J'-::;U - ();;■



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, pURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, t CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH-PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware 'j , Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils j Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites s Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements i Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filteis, Wire Netting, Baths > English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and ) Umbrella Stands s Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and i Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West. 30G a 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 Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. ■ Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 211 a Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • O* 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 KING BR O T HERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers Scythes Corse Knives Axes, &c. Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters’ Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, Ac. &c., Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of every description. Shafts P. M. Axles American Buggy Handles Spokes ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles Ac. Ac. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813 FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, 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 STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. lIHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com ■L pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on aodcm.let.nn.. s STODDARD, ■no Proprietor. COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF pNCOURAGE 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. Gd.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 3s. Gd.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. Gd.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. Gd.; Women’s Levant 10. (fancy stitched), Bs. Gd. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. 3UY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY 40 jjf TEA. TEA. TEA. “I&i Nelson, Moate & Co., mHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND ” IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Next Ayers’ Baths. j SPECIALITIES— No. 1. Speciality Blend. Immense power, pungency, and grip 2. Challenge Tea. Splendid Liquor, rich flavor 3. Dargeeling Blend. Drawing a pure rich liquor, worth 3s. ... 4. Royal Blend. Full bodied and delicate aroma ... 5. Imperial Blend. Good leaf, well flavored, strong, fine pungent liquor 3s. 4d. * N.B.—Our Blends containing Green Tea are only sold when specially asked for. Packages always on hand. Half-chests, Boxes, and Packets, containing 61b., 41b., 31b., 21b., 11b., £lb., Also, Fancy Tea Canisters. Samples of any of these Teas can be had on application A liberal discount allowed to Hotels, Schools, Farmers, and Boarding Houses. H. M. CARSON, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. „ 736 per lb. 2s. od. 2s. 4d. 2s. Bd. 3s. od.



Business Notices. gAVE YOUR MONEY THESE Two Shillings in the HARD TIMES. £ 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, 3id. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, Gid. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. pier lb. New Currants, Gd. per _ lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 044 a Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAT, INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. WE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more wear than the Imported Article. We fare making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves 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 im ported. We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. jS-gKFariners are invited to call and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. r , TARPAULINS.—We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins ot all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening train. 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. b^sa John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and shoes, it 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 FURNISHING. P. P a t e r s o n’s P ASHEL S REET AND COLOMBO STREET SHOPS CONTAIN THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STOCK IN TOWN. CABINET WORK AND MATTRESSES, UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 737 500 Q troT ds TIOHS 50 0 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- to 4cl. to Sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), <& HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not conaected with Taylor and Papse.] 748 Sewing Machines. M THOMPSON to call tho attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to , bis large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Wheeler Wilson’s New No. 8, “Raymonds,” the “New White,” “ Household Home ittle,” “Home Treasure,” &c., &c. Also, Bicycles by the best makers, Bicycle ings, &c. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments lachines on Time Payment from ss. per week. Orders, with stamps or P. 0., u ill ittended to at once. Address — r M. THOMPSON'S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, ILOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers.3ls OHBAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS !! Tho undersigned begs to draw the attention of tho Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which lie is disposing of at Christchurch prices, TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address — 0. HAWK IN S, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. v 242 a SUTCHERT, eet, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, BUTCHER, gs to inform the Public of Ashburton rougu and County, that he is Supplying > Primest Meat at CHEAPEST LTES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to Bd. Domed Beef from ... 2W. to 4d, Mutton ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro cters, and Harvesters, supplied with ery requisite. 912 Marsh & Groves. F ANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, James Tait, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS, FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand, 1 akcrkd Street, 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 Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON.



Business Notices. o c o & V S' V S' A V ❖ 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchuk ch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses 1 by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.] a o eq p 3 n 2 ** a a S S S W Ah <1 OQ a g H Q a o pr a a o ra ~ 9 o iker "• (t M CD no a ffl » O a w m k/ J. P. Stratz fi'f i;,, Watch 11. T fr °f London : 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 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23 a CHERTS Elf. 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 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A EE 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 1 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 1 Bft. by2Gin.... ... 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480 1 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LA WRY AND SON, Norton Farm Scafield, 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 w’ill always have first consideration at the j hands of the advertisers. 1 Lawev 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 j nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s 1 Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Friday's. In view of the Harvest, orders for at -1 tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui t School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. , Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown . blacksmith, Clontarf. 1 LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM -1 Seafield. ' Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS ’ r-3R THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. e 1710 RMS PRINTED —“ To Let ” and Jj “ For Sale can be obtained at tM Guardian Office.



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, &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. 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 749 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 Loudon 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 superb 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’r- 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 IQ.OOO 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; R. 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 NeS 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 Pyb, 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 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. FLEMING’S 10VELTY CONSULTATION ON THE GREAT AUTUMN, EASTER, & FLYING HANDICAPS. 5.000 Members at 10s each. ’o be Run at Christchurch on APRIL 18th and 19th, 1881. 84 NOMI NATIONS—B 4 PRIZES. !ach Ticket has a chance of Winnih| Three Prizes. IRAND AUTUMN HANDICAP —ig Prizes. Ist £4OO 2nd 150 3rd ... 100 Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 EASTER HANDICAP—27 Prizes. Ist ... ... ... ... £2OO 2nd 125 3rd 78 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 260 FLYING HANDICAP—2B Prizes. Ist £2OO 2nd ... 128 3rd ... ,75 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 As each Race wil be drawn separately very subscriber will have a chance of vinning Three Prizes for each ticket. The (rawing will be held under the super ■isiou of a committee of subscribers, and •esults advertised in daily paters. In ending subscribers are requested to make larlv application. If cheques are sent ixchange must be added, and stamps en losed for reply and result. , ■ J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., High street, Triangle, Christchurch. 266 a Donald Williamson is aCASH PURCHASER of good clean samples of RYE GRASS. - U' 234 a