The Ashburton Guardian.

:• VOL. B.—No. SO!).]

[published, every Evening.]

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY;



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. as moreover all sales by its Mark Lane Beakers are. carefully supervised by an experienced staff, constituents may rest assured that their interests vyill 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. jOotnsacks 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. I 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. Cornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 19Da , Christchurch, Grain Season, 1,881. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL C ASH ADVANCES against ship ments, placed in our hands. Wo have .Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who'will give every attention to Grain consigned through us, and- obtain ‘ extreme price for all shipments Termers* may intrust to our care. We have also established Agencies in' Liver pool, Glasgow, Hull; Dublin, and Antwerp, aid we can ship to any of these markets if; sp required. , Our charges are. regulated at tbe lowest rates. \['t: CUNNINGHAM & CO., . lsa ,ri ' 1 ' : Christchurch. fiT OTIC E TO FARMERS. !The undersigned arq, PURCHASERS pi all descriptions o| GRAjN delivered at tHelt warehouses' in Lyttelton, Titnaru, Okmafii'a'ild Abhbtirtoii, or at piny other railway station. 1 :i ; P: CUNNINGHAM : 14a •;*' lir ' : ; : Christchurch. XP OR T OF GRA lN . SEASON 1881. SPECIAL NOTICE. TO FARMERS. Ttns .NEW, ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY - . ’ (Limited.) ‘ Is prepared to make Libergl Advances •On t , GRAIN entrusted to its care for shipment to, and. sale in t}ie London, Apstralian, and New Zealand markets. iTheCompany does not purchase on its of it accbunt, hut acts solely as Agent, and ftj mnrAovAV 1 all ralm liv ita Mark Lfliifi WHEAT FREIGHTS mo LONDON AND UNITED Jl ... . 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 Fi(ty Shillings per ton pf 22401ba, and con fidently fefers.ils Constituents to the List of! first-class Vessels now Advertised in the Daily Papers. • - ] JOHN COOKE, 93a . V Manager. HEAT SHIPMENTS land. TO ENG NOTICE -TO FARMERS, T. J. Maling & 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 ott behalf of : clients last season is rotsspSicTent 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. gjEA ELEPHANT OIL will be found superior to lard or castor oil for all kihds of machinery, and has the; additional advantage of beifig 25 per c£nt. cheaper. f Purchasers of oil should also remember . that this is a Colonial Production, and by ! using it will leaye the. money 'in the icouhtry. <■ - ■'/ : ' :l ,J •' ORR & CO., ‘Agents rid. theAshburton County; ir ; -| I if., *1 * 228 w ; v/'/rj i i ‘Ait n:c; ■ I>.AKA • j rr j hlifu.-i.; J ;■ 1 M i; oerr/j-;''



AlifceaMarrisoii, 4’ VALUER, COM- J\r-> - MISSION ■-! AGENT,'Ac. :■ Land saW,£&ei,p{ i Stock, .Merchandise, aiidlEffecls, Riga, Poultry,, . 111I 11 ind General Produce, WEEKLY -SALE every SATURDAY, at JUS ro’clnck;!sharp, commencing in the .ruun rYfurdaT with HORSES. t -i ; Xs T/UWfl-i>titiiii .«pen .la . receive lapplfcat tiooe oi ( ypproyed freehold security. .< AStyaaSb 'Ctt Wheht' shaped to IQAgtahff, ; 'Lowest possible charges. am I Jctli j! *io '-• AGEflTßifOlk 3-HE !;.T RANSATLANT IC in Sfi ;t^^^cPA^R^pN:,,3 .o!u i^awbx bns Jhb*c-';VAy - v, '- ; - 1 Ai iR63 , 19W88P,l - VALUATOR, AT'" g: to m -jra bvqouy i-ir Ag^ift^dF^findhi^ s Tttsmrahce, Com- aiiji'' Stib-AgeUt fo¥ the ! Alihduse- Windmill? i LJoensediDpakir .ur A rms and AmfflUnittyiteT •:•,•,;> iq :■■•; -■ vm- 1 'i ...782 Guhdry, d|^EfeAli : ; MERCHANT, * I*l JO j #■ ■., - 1 ' 1 —Ml E>st STrtefer (Close? i» this RAil\fAY ■ A 'Stati&O Ashburton; '‘ 4 k ' “ iindfaAd’Generak Commission Xgent. ' Orders, taken for—Sydney. Drays, Newcastle and dat '{Hy the trhelb load)*, TBuiJd can, &c., &c. ’ 028 Branson &^oi!eau, 928 AND ,w'l GBUEBA; T ... r _>A .7-, "Agents .for the Australasian.. v t ,S Jer ,<?ilhey’»Wine,. - 929tr-.i< / BRANSON & -BOILEAU. Surveyor, Civil'Engineers,; &t, ghr».:tt .:■ :i-;..■;:...: .tutu- C E. fooks and son, C o \a ib) LAND BROKERS Under! fhe Daact Transfer! Acty < tyj r Post-office “ # ' ~S Wr jq/.H si■ :-qi‘ yoi u ■■.. .STi 'L'&t ? St S gn£ JJfefli YiO »iSi; South British Chambers,’: ; . HaknstoaKlSrEEET.GHEisrcHUticH. 674 ICnßil.iM'tfTain Baaw>rtftra,-&ffl eioi/isT FARMERS ! FARMERS t FARMERS I R. MOKERROW ANP SCO., , ARE Cash Purchasers'Of Wool, Grain, oi JhijA /Mi •.'■ -• f ■■■ and all and are n lno ■ptifijpiiHfndiiAf>ii tmiltfl •- TahTTH^—^^ 1 ADVANCES on tlWahdvcKpfeclea in their shipment tpctjhe EnglLffidr OolOniftlMaxketa. ■ ,ru*-;c.i>n<ri t / 1 ■ •• -’■ ■ A lAnrO'Stciek of Cornsadcs, WOOD ~f •- r f ;, 1 «- / ( ><■’ I t *J ’ paclifa-fccrj - for sale., at lowest current price*,-- ■-■y---'-i- J’-' uovte McEERROW: A COvy b^R: flk mPr'chan-T'^''"V, qi/RiAKAIAI - 60 ;;■! > :? fs H ’ t "i /' t i ‘j ' i ! ;i 1 >: ,'i i Sorenson ■ and - Co., Gr Lichfield?; iCBEisrcHtJECH. RtelO iii&itfe 4 genrPXl’ MERCHANTS. /, , ,fiitu '= i: FARMERS ;.GRAIN; disposed > of ih any Market to beat advantage. 63a T orny o F A R ‘ M.-s ,Ei ..Ru;S-.1 Bi ®. -'M-oliaron,;. - ‘i& sm, ;MiRSHANT, .« .n :i v .. Hm special facilities for the satisfactory fr-nf Grain -gnd-Prodnce entrusted to hiniJ J -11 M <1 JAl'ih.! It.l ' Samples left with Mr S. Saundera, Abh burKfti,^! 1 tttMiediately Wffered in the ” J-tMirMf* oiy<M !•-> OJjiliH J- i:T j jJ®se»n.'.Cl«rlk,v 7.: a Brand! f non in Burneti m -dt I 8(Ifi” T loTr; Sir DYiiaV



Business Notices. E Aitken and Roberts, URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware Useful Novelties, and J- Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods ) 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 a JV URNIS HIN G ! FURNIS HIN G ! P. PATE R SON Is NOW'SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL . , STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of TT TT IR ZCsT X T TJ R IE .IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. , . MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. r 462 a J. Julius Parker, c a n’terbury lab or 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, NEJCT 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. Thomas Crompton, 'WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tfi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* 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 SiT.REET, ■ . Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a U R N I T U R E W A R E H O U S E , 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 S TOD BARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTE L, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway ;Station. HHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- L pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on ©derate terms. S. STODDARD, Proprietor. John Sheen, B O, O T I M PORT E R , SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, 3®GS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of J ' SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and ohoes, ; Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’Kid E.S., from 7s. 6d. Men’s Calf E.S. ... ... 10s. 6d. Men’s Calf Bats ... ... ... ... ... 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Watertights ... 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Bluchers ... 3s. 6d. Men’s Canvas Shoes ... ... ... 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Special Notice to Farmers. nOTIRAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. E 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 ,r than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which serves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the >ks Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. . , lEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.-We also manufacture and keep in stock nilla. Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can. sell cheaper than them ted. We have about two toils of Manilla and Hemp Twine m stock, which would sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to I and lake a sample reel or ball, to try it. f , _ r c ■’ARPAULINS.—We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins of descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and ilities. P As wo keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order popt or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the ev eni B. : HALE and Co.’ Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskip Clothing lanufacturera, and Rope and Twin© Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct mpdrters of everything’ connected with the Trade, 1 wholesale and retail. TtNOOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OP 4, ' THE MAKER. , : > ' . ' Thy Buyjpiporied rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde's Boot Factory; ' Triangle, High stiiEET, Christchurch. JR OWN MAKE—Mbh’S Eltwstios, from! 13s. 6d ; Men's Light Watertights, Iron 6d.; MenVßhoes, froth-llsL-fid.- Women’s « Boots, 7s. pd.; Women a Levant fancy stitched),.-Bfc .6di.-rOUR- OWN MAKE.,.r . , ; And all other Pppts at Low v /iAT/vtf\ r FROM THE



Business Notices -500 Q 0 0 T o A s 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 j£S ... 3'M- t 0 4<b ... 4 y 2 d. to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a gAV;E. YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH n TAYLOR AND PAP PS, 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, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, bs. 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



Wood & Co., RE*WEES; AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton. Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. -pOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L u B Li 0 w T A 1 L O E .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. 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. L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O E EAST STREET Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY TESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE PROM £8 - 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. 397 Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. ' EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN S’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. 6d. , EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. Cd. L’ EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. i r EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S GBR * Li MAN TWEED TROUSERS, AT ; 10s. 6d. e T BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED I J SUITS. AT 255. 1 X EEDS HOUSE FOR STYLISH j I J HATS. _____ 0 Leeds House, f CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). I CHRISTCHURCH. D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings; Tanorbd Street, Ashburton. LL descriptions of. Boots and Shoqi made .to order, at reasonabh SBT DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



JOHN MEEGH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c.. BURNETT ST RE ET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boilincr, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper,Twelve! rec’a Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particvF s apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER. Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, 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 ELSON, Pure MO ATE, AND CO.’S Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ARE .. 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. Agent, Ashburton — H. M. CARSON. 422 a "ITT C. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., VV , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. V ork manship guaranteed. Note the Address — W. 0. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c.. East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a , GEORGE BOOTH, Tuam street, Christchurch, 1 yMPORTER OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, 1 IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTRE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. le All kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application., Sub-AgCnt— FREDK. PAVITT, 7la 1 Ashburton. mHRESHING BOOKS printed bn th ,Jl ' ihbrtebt notice, at the Office of thi Paper. ■ ' '-- 1 r “" J



Business Notices. GOODS. WINTER GOODS N OW OPENED AT Everett bros. and co., Havelock street. XTOVELTIES IN ALL DEPART IN MENTS. G RAND DISPLAY OF N E W GOODS. E VERETT BROS. AND CO. 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchuech. 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.] W o m H (3 ft frl a o S p* Cr « ® P 3 9 Q 3- a Stratz Watchmak o m from 3 8 London £, Q «_! S tel S' Hj 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 1;o £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 23a CHERTSEY, 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 i articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities ; 1 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 1 STRIPPER. e As only a limited quantity of these 1 Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE j at the recent competition of the Agricul- J tural and Pastoral Association, can be k supplied, orders for next season must be 1 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 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 Bft. by 26in.... ... 18 10 0 9ft. by24in.... ... 18 15 0 9ft. by26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g J BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL . STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, 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 will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Lawry 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 DATS. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road— Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road —Fridays. I :In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui ' School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. j LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seatield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store kkepbrSj Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS ■ ! "ffiß-THE ■ ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. BORMS PRINTED “To Let ” and “ For Sale ’’—can be obtained at the 1 ‘ 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 & 00., 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. 445 a THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to 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 ad van-4 tage. | Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office. Cathedral Square Christchurch, 877 ■J^ - OTIC E. THE CASWELL SOUND MARBLE, PORTLAND CEMENT, AND MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED), NEW ZEALAND. Capital—£so,ooo, in 10,000 Shares of £5 each. Calls—ss, on Application ; 6s. on Allot ment ; balance, as required, in Calls of 10s. per Share at intervals of not less than three months. Provisional Directory : Hon. B. 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. Reeve Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhous Esq.. J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; R. George, Esq., A.M.1., O.E; ; A. S Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of New Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Buller, Lewis and Gully. Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be receive until the 31st day of JANUARY, 188 and can be made through the Bank New Zealand, or any of its branches New Zealand and Australia, or from th Company’s Broker, Ms. Charles Pyb Store, Winslow, from whom Prospectus® 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. ' L. FLEMING’S JVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE GREAT AUTUMN, EASTER, & FLYING HANDICAPS. 5,000 Members at 10s each, i be Run at Christchurch on APRIL 18th and 19th, 1881. 84 NOMINATIONS—B 4 PRIZES. ieh Ticket has a chance of Winning r PI7OQ *AND AUTUMN HANDICAP —39 Prizes. Ist £4OO 2nd 150 3rd ... ... ... ••• 100 Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 260 EASTER HANDICAP—27 Prizes, Ist £2OO 2nd 125 3rd 75 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 FLYING HANDICAP—2B Prizes. Ist £2OO 2nd 125 3rd ; ... 75 Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 As each Race wil be drawn separately -ery subscriber will have a chance of inning Three Prizes for each ticket. The •awing will be held under the super* sion of a committee of subscribers. Mid •suits advertised in daily papers. Bi nding subscribers are requested to make irlv application. If cheques are sent cchange must be added, and stamps en osed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c.. High street, Triangle, Ohmtohuxch. 266* Donald Williamson is a cash PURCHASER of good clean samples bf RYE GRASS. 23