’y amendment was carried, the state of M ' ' matters would be no better than it was ■ at present. >' Sir George Grey would not waive his scheme in favor of the scheme to be brought down by the mover of the amend ment. He had no doubt after what Mr Ormond stated last session that this would be the outcome. What Mr Ormond wanted was not local Government, but the repeal of the property tax—a tax which bore on himself rather heavily. He had not informed the House how he pro posed to raise funds for local government purposes. Then, again, Mr Saunders had told them he proposed to double the pro perty tax, whereas Mr Ormond had already said that the tax, as it stood, was a grinding tax. How; then could Mr Saunders follow him into the lobby 1 The speech delivered by Mr Ormond was one of the most selfish ever delivered ,in that House. He had proposed to sell the Crown lands to get quit of the grinding taxation of the property tax. Mr McLean asked Mr Ormond to say if he had given notice to anyone on that side of the House with which he had hitherto acted, of hie intention to move this amendment. He had stated that abolition in the County he represented had worked so satisfactorily that a num ber of the Head Boards had petitioned to be merged in the County. Had the late financial panic coirie upon them with all the provinces in oneration thev could

noc have gone on or-met its obligations ; they must, of necessity, stopped payment. Immediately after abolition had been * carried the then Government was turned ont, and a government got in known to be antagonistic tojthe success of the Counties. Despite that fact the County system had been a success. Again, the land fund had gone which was the backbone of pro vincialism, and yet they were asked t» return to provincialism. Re garding the ~ question of redress of grievances, he said that were the claim made a first one he never found any real difficulty in obtaining redress on any grievance he took up. As to the proposals to abolish Waste Land Boards, the County Councils were far better qualified to advise the Government, and tiie proposal was in favor, not of central isation, but of decentralisation. As to the local government question, he thought it would have to be left for settlement by the country. Mr Felton moved the adjournment of the debate, and the House rose at 12.30.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1881.



HoLLdwAY’s Ointment and Pills.— Outward Infirmities.—Before the discovery of these remedies many case of sores, ulcers, &c., were pronounced to be hopelessly incurable, because the treatment pursued tended to de stroy the strength it ; was incompetent to preserve, and to exasperate the symptoms it was inadequate to remove. Holloway’s Pills exert the most wholesome powers over the un healthy flesh or skin, without debarring the patient from fresh air and exercise, and thus the constitutional vigor is husbanded while the most malignant ulcers, abscesses, and skin diseases are in process of cure. Both Oint ment and Pills make the blood richer and pmer, instead of permitting it to fall into that poor and watery stale so fatal to many laboring under chronic ulcerations.—[Advt.]



Meetings- Thistle lodge, 627, s.c., ASHBURTON. The Regular Monthly MEETING of the above Lodge will be held TO MORROW EVENING, at the Masonio 'Hall, Tancred street, at 7.30 p,m. Visiting Brethren invited. By order of theß. W.M. 6. GAUKRODGER, 290 c - 1 - Hon. Sec. A SHBURTON KILWINNING ROYAL A ARCH CHAPTER, No. 187, S.B Owing to the indisposition of several officers, the Meeting of the above Chapter will 'take, place NEXT TUESDAY, the 26th inst By order of the 289 c M.E.Z. Amusements. PHRENOLOGICAL ENTERTAIN MENT. DELINEATION of CHARACTER, WHILE BLINDFOLDED, - BY PROFESSOR SIMON, (Whose Entertainments have been Crowded throughout the South.—See Handbills, Opinions of the Press, and . .. Posters), This Evening, WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, At the TOWN HALL, EAST STREET. Admission —Dress Circle and Stalls, 2s; Body of Hall, Is, Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8 o’clock. Professor Simon will be in the upstairs Commercial Room at Quill’s Commercial Hotel from 9 a-m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, for the pur pose of giving Verbal Readings of charac ter. abilities, qualifications, advice, &c.— When and Whom to Marry, How to be Happy When Married, How to Succeed in Life. Charts, with full descriptions, can be had. Parents should not miss this op portunity of making themselves conver sant with the character of their children, as, owing to his engagements North, the Professor’s stay in Ashburton will be very limited. 2770 ASHBURTON COUNTY PLOUGH ING MATCH. • THURSDAY, TTt JULY, 1881. A Fanner’s Ball Will be held in the Town Hall on ths above date, under the auspices of the Ploughing Match Committee, Dancing to commence at half-past eight. Liberal Refreshments provided; Gentlemen’s single tickets ... 7s 6d. Ladies ... ... 6s Double tickets ... ... ... 10s 6d. May be obtained at Shearman’s Hotel or from tbe Secretary. 234 c T ARGEST SEAL IN THE WORLD. “WHERE ? AT THE TOWN HALL ASSEMBLY ROOMS. Have yon seen it ?—No.—Then go and see it at once, before you lose the oppor tunity, which you will novel* have again. To he seen ,on SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING, The largest and brightest Seal ever ; witnessed m the world, caught within nine miles of Ashburton.. This is the only opportunity-the public of Ashburton will have to see it as it is to traVel round the - world, and we would tell them net to lose the wonder for the sake of a shilling, as it is only for one day. Come, rain or no ’ nun, or it will be too late. Admission la; Children half price. mHB GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton. ‘ T 3 AILWAY TARIFF. Copies of /hCv Seal© of Fares and Charges jm the NfjwZealand Railways can now be of this Paper.



Alfred Harr THURSDAY, 21 12 o’clock sh: Alfred harrisoi instructions from i ItM. Court to sell by Pi At Messrs Matson, Cox, 2 Horses 1 Dray and frame 1 Spring Cart Harness 1 Set Harrows 1 D.P. Plough (Reid ai 2 S.P. Do. 1 Largo Pit of Potatoi contain about 15 toi 9 Tins Chickory, ready: A quantity of Bruised A quantity of Chicorj 1 Spring Balance 1 Grindstone Empty Bags and Sund 12 o’clock sha; ALFRED HA



For Sale. gO N E DUST. Bone Bust ON SALE, in large or small quantities. Prices, £6 10s and £5 10s per ton. 105 c MAYO & HUNT. SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. jp O B SALE. A small FARM of 75 Acres, within six miles of Ashburton, on favorable terms. POYNTZ & CO. pi 0 B SALE. A FARM of 125 acres, well fenced. The land is of good quality ; all laid down in English grass, and abundantly watered. Haxton & Beattie's Patent FLEXIBLE HARROWS, and Kell, Meat, and Co.’s Anglo-American CORN and SEED DRILL. POYNTZ AND CO. p O R SALE. T.S. 860. Theis section will be sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO.



W 32 have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUO Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. N OTIOE—The Ashbubton Guabdian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts P. & D. Duncan BEG to inform their friends and the public generally that they are about to OPEN A BRANCH IN ASHBURTON, On that Section ADJOINING THE POST OFFICE, For Repairing all. kinds of Agricultural Implements. In the meantime inspection is invited to our stock of Ploughs, Drays, Shares, &c., now on the ground. The management will be entrusted to Mr J. Kexr, whom we can thoroughly recommend to the public. Christchurch, June 18, 1881. 88c N 0 T— -0 E • MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. Mr W. H, Puddicombb is authorised to collect money and transact* all business in connection with The Ashbubton Guabdxan in the Mount Somers and Alford Forest districts, W. H. ZOUCH, Proprietor.



Matson, Cox, and Co. -- - ■ * Matson, Cox, & Co. AUCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS BonSj On TUESDAY, AUGUST, 2. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 44g



J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlander Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to.



J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a W. H. Sundry. W. H. GUN DRY, jgSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick’s, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 AND £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest, W, H. GUNBRY, Ashburton.



STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon approved security, repayable by instalments, in ac cordance with the rules of the Society. For particulars, apply to W, H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., EAST STREET. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property, including Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Lost. I’ OST—A MEMORANDUM BOOK, with a quantity of papers, &c., en closed. Finder oblige by leaving same at Office of this Paper, or to Weymouth Roberts. 288 c Educational. SINGING CLASS.—A Class for YOUNG MEN will be Commenced next Week, the Tonic Sol-Fa, leading to the Staff Notation, will be used. Lessons every Monday, and Thursday Evenings from Bto 9. Terms, one guinea per quarter, in advance. Apply at once. Smith Organ, second-hand, for sale, cheap, C stops. H. J. Weeks, Cameron Street West. 931 a Public Notices. I7IALING COACH 'j Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Christ church, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north end ofthe Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up and coming down. 229 c ADAM JACKSON. DR. MACBEAN STEWART, of Ashburton, Has Commenced the Practice of his Pro fession in Christchurch. Temporary Residence—The House ori ginally occupied by the late Dr Camp bell in COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent’s Brewery, Christchurch. 119 c



Public Not BURTON Ploughing Under the auspices of and Pastoral Ass THURSDAY, 21st ; In the Paddi ADJOINING THE C( YARDS. Class I—Three-furrow prize, £6 ; second, Class 2—Two-furrow prize, £5 ; third, £ Class 3—Two-furrow p sons who have i prize. First prize £2. Class 4—Single-furrow prize, £4 ; second Class s—Single-furro’ boys under 17. second £2. SPECIAL PI Friedlander Brothers— the best team on t Reid and Gray—Set o £7, for the best their two or three: W. Anderson—Pair of best kept set of ha W. Patching—Horse ce groomed horses. T. Chambers—A pau boots, for the bei two-furrow class. Poyntz and Co.—Set Beattie’s harrows, ploughing in the fit D. Fitzpatrick—A pai boots, for the besi boys’ class. P. and D. Duncan—lir £5, second prize in ENTRIES must be : Secretary not later than MONDAY, 18th July. RULES. L That the quantity ploughed be not more the for single ploughs, and three quarters of an a< furrow ploughs. 2. The ploughing to be five inches deep. Each



William Ellis, MEDICAL HERBALIST, MANCHESTER STREET, Near Railway Station, CHRISTCHURCH. The above has started in Christchurch, and is prepared to relieve and cure all persons suffering from the many cases which he has taken in hand. All persons suffering from Rheumatism can have the swelling reduced and the pains removed. All complaints treated. See Testimonials from Mr A. Brown and Mr G. R. Mill, of Christchurch, in future issue. 262 c



T. Bulloc JJAZAAR, BURNE WEEKLY S HORSEI EVERY SAT 1 Commencing at 1 TO LET—STABLE BOXES, opposi Saleyards, also Dwelling with Paddock, lately of Mr Peter Good, being situated close to afford a good opening 1 take in horses to bait, are suitable for entire li season. Apply at once, T TO LET—At a vei COTTAGE of foui mode street ; COTTAG in Tancred street; SHOI house in'Moore street. T. FOR SALE—IOO ACE live fence; pai situated about four mile of Ashburton. T. A BARGAIN £ Acre first-class LAN! for sale at the a liberal terms. Apply to T. rpO SPORTSMEN A FOR SALE—A BREI by Cogswell and ! equal to new, al pliances ; price low



T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BUR NE T T STREET, , Ashbueton. , I PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchasaing clause : FARMS. 271 acres 2 roods, fenced and cultivated ; situated about three aud a-half miles from the Town of Ashburton. 207 Acres partly improved, situate in the Upper Ashburton road district. 542' Acres, I rood (in one block) unimproved, situated about five miles from Ashbur ton, on Winchmore run. 514 Acres, 3 roods, about one mile from the Ashburton river, also on Winchmore run. 127 Acres fenced and cultivated, situated in the Wakanui district. 25 Acres first-class land, all fenced and culti vated (very early selection), about two miles from the town of Ashburton. 53 Acres securely fenced and cultivated, situated near Waterton, on the Long beach Estate. There is a comfortable four-roomed cottage on the farm. 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. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm, 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap, 150 Acres, near 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 from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway, go Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, oh 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 % 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. TOWN PROPERTIES, 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. 9 S>9°6, East street North, also T.S. 771, 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 r , terms easy. 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. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. 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. For full particulars, apply t® T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. W. F. Wilding, Barrister, solicitor, and NOTARY PUBLIC. Attendance at Ashburton every Friday. OFFICE: NFXT THE MAIL OFFICE, BURNETT STREET. 117 c



Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Business Notices.



H. GL Ruxton, RETURNS his Sincere Thanks to his numerous friends and customers for the many favors they have shown him during this cruel enquiry, and at the same time begs to inform them that he has RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS AT HAVELOCK STREET, Adjoining the New Court-house. Having purchased a Large and New Assortment of TWEEDS, WHIT NEYS, SINGLE and DOUBLE-MILLED BLISSES, suitable for all classes of Winter and Spring wear, R.G.R. trusts hi# old friends and custo mers will rally round him as of old, it being a well-known fact that the hour of tribulation is the sure test of friend ship, and during the late time of trouble many unexpected friends have gathered round him, to all of whom R. G. Ruxton begs to return his most sincere and GRATEFUL THANKS, R, G. RUXTON, HAVELOCK STREET, Next Court-house. 634 a



R BEAYEN begs to inform the in , habitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that he has COM MENCED BUSINESS as General Sta tioner, Bookseller, Fancy Goods, Toys, &c., Birthday Cards and Scraps, Scrap Albums and Photo Albums, in rich variety. Atlasses, Exercise Books, Copy Books, Small Account Books, Day Books, Ledgers, &c. A Good Selection of the best Literature. Other Goods too numerous to particular ise. Prices very Moderate. Note the address— SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Next the Guardian Office, East street. CLEARING SALE OF REMAINDER OP WINTER GOODS, AT W. GAVIN’S, DRAPER, EAST STREET, GLASGOW HOUSE. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. CLEARING SALE. CLEARING SALE. WINTER GOODS. 261 c



mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, JL TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. Eirst award of merit at the Exhibition. A. THIELE. 204 c



William lie veil (Late of Ashburton Forks), HAS started in Business at Winslew as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a



MO ATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas ARE Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas ... Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ... Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton— M. CARSON. 422 a IriORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and * “For Sale”—can be obtained at the Guardian Office. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station,



Business Notices JOHN FOWLER, I GROCER, DRAPER, & GENERAL MERCHANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. JOHN FOWLER begs to announce to , his old friends and customers that he has 3 again RESUMED BUSINESS, at the - old site, Tancred street, and trusts by Moderate Charges and every attention to customers to merit a share of support. Also, TO LET— I SHOP & DWELLING-HOUSE, Lately occupied by J. R. Chapman. 176 c j JJOUNT SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO, Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian, SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, i BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton £ Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2£d. to 4d. Mutton ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now i being taken by the New Instan- I taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at e HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun- a dors’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. s 911 a



OHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING 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 Thomas Taylor’s Tea and grocery price list (Abridged.) IMPORTANT.—As this'Price List is usually copied “ word for word ” by an un-original section of the trade, with a cer tain object, you are respectfully informed that t, taylor’s ONLY PLACES OF BUSINESS Are COLOMBO STREET, One door city side of Tuans street and High street; one door city side of St Asaph street. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS : A box of good tea for 14s 6d, lllba in the box (guaranteed) at T. Taylor’s Assam or Pekoe Mixture Is fid, Is Bd, Is lOd, 2s, and 2s 4d per lb. Finest Gunpowder or Pekoe Tea 3s Pure Assam 2s and 2s fid per lb Sugars—3£d, 4d, 4|d, sd. Note—A Jd per lb less by tfie mat Sperm Candles—-(Full weight) Bd, 9d, lOd per lb Paraffine Candles—lid per lb Tobacco—(Twist) 6s per lb Currants—6|d per lb Luncheon Biscuits—3|d per lb Kerosene —9s fid and 10s fid per tin (high test)



Goods deli eered daily in town and suburbs, or at the Railway station. These fquotatations are taken alphabeti cally from 500 others equally LOW IN PRICE. Arrowroot—Queensland, 8d per lb, St. Vincent, Is Apples, dried—7d per lb Baking Powder—Loose, Is per lb, per tin, sd, 6d, 7d Barley, Pearl—3d per lb, or Tibs, Is 6d Blacking—Day and Martin’s, 8d per doz Biscuits —Luncheon, 3|d per lb, best mixed, 9d, Templars, 9d Blue—Dark, Is, Oxford, Is 2d per lb Candied Peel—ls 6d per lb Candles, full weight—Sperm, 8d per lb, paranffie, lid Cocoa—Van Houten’s, per tin, 4s Bd, 2s sd, Is 3d Corn Flour—6d, Bd, 9d per lb Carbonate of Soda—6d per lb Cheese, choice dairies—6d and 7d per lb Extract of Soap, Hudson’s—7 pkts, Is Food —Neave’s, for infanta, per tin, Is 3d Fire Kindlers—4£d per doz Groats—per tin, lOlrd, per packet, Bd. Honey—Cd or Is per tin Irish Moss—per bottle, Is 3d Jams, stoneleas —7£d per tin, 7s per doz Jelly--Red currant, Is sd, calvesfoot, 2s 3d Kerosene—9s and 10s 6d per tin Maccaroni—lOd per lb Matches —1000, Bd, Plaids, Cd per dozen, Tandstickor, 4d per doz Milk—Milkmaid brand, IOJd per tin, 10s per doz Nuts—Barcelona, 9d, Almonds, Is per lb Oatmeal —Moir’s, 3s, Dunedin, 3s 3d per 251bs Pepper—ls 4d (black), Is Cd (white), per lb Powders—Steadman’s, Is 4d, Seidlitz, Is Rice—3d and 3£d, or 71bs,- Is 8d oris lid Sago—4d per lb, white, 5d Sugar—Diamond loaf, Cd, crystals, 4£d or sd, other kinds, 4d or 34d Seed —Canary, hemp, rape, Cd, or 71bs for 3s



Teas—Undoubtedly the strongest and purest the world produces are the Assam Teas, and although they are not shrouded in the mystery of Grip, Dargeeling, Pungency, &c., may be relied on for strength, purity, and RICH FLAVOUR We quote—Pure Assam 2s Bd, broken do. do. 2s 4d, Assam Congou 2s (specially recommended) A mixture of Assam and China Teas la 6d per lb. Compare this tea with any other than ours at 2s 4d per lb ; you will save lOd per lb in future Tobacco —Yenus twist 5s per lb, Venus nail rod 6s, aromatic mild, 6s Tapioca—6d per lb, or 71bs 3s Vermicelli—la per lb, box 4a Washing Boards—Wood lid, zinc la 4d Yeast Powder—6d per tin 284 c



Hotels. ' Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan mokenzie, late of the firm o'! Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old es.ablished HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded bim during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full 1 share of public patvonage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient gaaiv.nl'a for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in took. The well-known reputation of the. TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD,. STABLING. —- d. mckenzie, 50c Proprietor. ■; L B I O N HOTEL, COLOMBO STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. W. DANIELS Peoeetetob, Every accommodation will be afforded „ to visitors and the travelling public ist this hotel. The cellar will be found to contain Wines and Spirits of the best assortment, at the lowest remunerative rates. 271 c Dunedin coffee palace and PRIVATE HOTEL. Moray Place.



These extensive premises, replete witli every comfort as a first-class Restaurant and Fam : ly Hotel, are now open to the public. Oafd and spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Saloons, Bead ing, Smoking, and Chess Booms ; Single Bedrooms and suits of Apartments. The elevation of the Hotel is extremely healthy, ard the views from the upper rooms simply magnificent. BS FENWICK’S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. Boarding Houses, &c. BEALLY GOOD BOABDING HOUSE, '• Directly opposite the Mail Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Good Breakfast, Good Luncheon, Good Dinner, Good Tea, and Meals at all times, to suit the convenience of customers and people from the country. The best place in the town of Ashburton for quiet and comfort. Terms moderate. S. S. HAWKINS, 873 a Manager. 872 a MBS FENWICK



" MRS MUTCH (late of the Ashburton Hotel). 985 c The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrol a, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanceed STREET known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. J&f' Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanceed street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (bate anstee’s), Tanceed street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor.



PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. j In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the , proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meaja Is each. Good Accommodation fop Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, IBs, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress —Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 94a4 JpOODFOR THE MILLION. THE A 1 RESTAURANT, TIMARU. It Beats the Christchurch Coffee Palace. Hot Pies and Coffee ... 6d. Mince Meat and Coffee ... 6d. Meals ... ... ... Is. It is close to the Railway Station, so don’t forget to rim over while the train stops. A smart waitress in attendance. Money. ONEY TO LEND On the SECURITY of FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD PROPERY, or Loans for short dates, will be made on any ap proved security. Apply to Wm. HORNE, Care of P. Cunningham & Co., Ashburton. Money TO LEND, in sums of £6O and up wards, oh Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo sheet, Christchurch.



WANTED ENOWN-Every descrip- TT tion of Pla ; n and Fancy Printing executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, nearly opposite theßail* way Station.