went accordingly, but to bis sur prise and disgust, was detained there against his will for nearly six months, at the end of which time ho was released, but his health had suffered so much dur ing the incarceration that he was unable to attend to his business. The defendant paid into Court LIOO as sufficient compen sation, but his Honor Judge Dowling de ' cided to award the plaintiff the full amount. A great change will soon be made on the block opposite the Government office, in Pitt street, on the north side of that edifice, and western side of Pitt street. The buildings now occupied by Messrs Schurff, Eve, Poulton, and Camper, are to be pulled down, the lease of the block having been purchased by Messrs Hoff hung and Co., our largest wholesale jewellers. The lease is for 90 years, and the purchasers have paid for their right a sum of L 10,000; and the new tenants will immediately commence the erection of splendid warehouses on the site. The erection of these buildings in the place of the present small business places, will be an ornament to a street which boasts of some of the handsomest structures in the city. * A most disastrous fire broke out early on Thursday morning, in the produce stores of Mr William Harris, at the Hay market. Owing to the infiamable nature of the produce, the store was speedily in flames, while the fire also communicated with the front building. The building in which the fire broke out was completely destroyed. The lower portion of the Ex change buildings consisted of shops, while the upper part consisted of offices. All these were damaged more or less by water, but in nearly every case the loss is covered by insurance. Mr Harris is insured in the National and New Zealand for L 2,000. Strangely contrasting with the surroundings was to be seen a portrait of the late Earl of Beaconsfield, which, although the walls were blackened all round, stood out comparatively un scathed. Mr J. D. Fitzgerald, solicitor, has in stituted proceedings for slander against that wellrknown politician, Mr John M'Elhone, M.L.A., in connection with certain statements alleged to have been made by the latter gentleman at a public meeting in Sydney, a few nights ago. It is generally understood that another action is pending against Mr M‘Elhone, at the instance of another suitor. The

bon. gentleman has been tolerated so long - now in the House of Assembly, that it is pleasing to note that he may suffer for his objectionable ways. Among other novelties, a railway pass ' of a very pretty kind has been issued to each member of the Legislature. It is made of gold, in shape round, and about . the size of a sovereign, although thicker than that coin. The centre is a moulded representation of the Boyal arms, and around these is a strong rim of metal, and having on each side “New South Wales Railway Pass,” and on the other “ The ' member for Durham,” as the case may be. The only drawback in connection with [.this ticket is that the member to whom issued must return it to the Railway

-Department if he loses his seat; this seem* hard, v , Sydney people are beginning to see the ' evil of their liberal ways, and in view of -the ever, active and increasing demand for ■’ presentation plate, testimonials, and similar practical displays of bunkum, or what is called by some “esteem”— ' whicbever .be the correct interpretation— a company is, ’tis said, forthwith to be organised in this city, to be entitled * ‘ The , Australian Mutual Buttering Association. ” The to be offered to persons becoming'members thereof are manifold ; but, amongst others, they wll consist, in return - for a small annual subscrip a -tion,-the ’’right to attend all complimen :tary banquets, picnics,{and feed scrambles - given periodically to the members, also, to the right of having one’s name ' emblazoned in all testimonials* 1 bestowed

by the mutual brethren on each other, and finally an elegantly bound volume or annual containing in letters of gold a re print of all the lovely and highly interest ing things which the Mutual Brothers shall say of each other, upon all public and festive occasions Probably other colonies

'are as much in need of a company similar | "to the above, it is really to be hoped not, : as the present system of “ toadyism ”in < In New South Wales is literally rampant, i i Mr Henry Kendall, the well-known Australian poet, has heenappoiutedby the 1 Government as Inspector of Forests. The i appointment is a new one, and the duties . appertaining to the position will be those Of a head forest ranger, or of an officer ' who is required to examine the condition of the natural forests of the colony, and tb report on their present state, and for Slanting out forest trees in suitable places. [r Kendall’s appointment has given general satisfaction here, as he has en tirely devoted five years to acquiring a thorough knowledge of forestry. The tedious and much prolonged suit, Cfeinpbell v. the Commercial Banking Company, for wrongful sale of a wharf in street, came to an enexpected ter tffination a few days ago. Plaintiff maimed !Lip,ooo, and had obtained ver dicts in the two former trials, The Chief 'Justice presided and, having the decision bf|the Privy Council, and arguments in thf full Court before him, in a most reso lute manner shut out the evidence of a conversation between the plaintiff and the cletks ih the employ of the defendants, wjt|ch was relied on. The plaintiff refus ing jto accept a nonsuit, and on the direc tion of His Honor, the jury returned a verdict for the defendants. - l%e City is still well supplied with amdiements.' The Williamson Company, iaftefc playing Gilbert and Sullivan’s “ Pirates of Penzance ” for seven weeks, relinked “ Pinafore,” with only partial success. Indeed it is plain the people have ' had enough of—“ that infernal nonsense ‘ Pinafore ’ to quote the words of the Major General in ‘The Pirates.’” Now Jfr and Mrs Williamson proceed to play “Struck Oil” for a week or two, meantrhile the Opera Company go to Melbourne where they open with “ The Pirates of Penzance.” The real attrac tion o£ the hour is the Montague-Turner Company. These talented opera ringers have" cherished* the popularity of the Gaiety Theatre, which was driven home by the Marshall Combination. Nothing like thbenthusiasm occasioned by “Mari tana,f’wifch Mr and Mrs Turner in the rolesti Gitana and Don Caesar, has ever been seen in Sydney. Mrs Turner is perhaps too embonpoint for the assumption Of maidenly parts, but the audience for get* thb amid the marvellous precision and purity- of tone which her singing developes. Then her acting is superb. As fiOHMr Turner he simply enraptures Jus headers, his voice is very robust and not at. all of the shrill kind. He sings the raoOt tryir.g passages without changing his visage, which is a great point in an 3 *et» Artist The style of his acting one would win him merit if the house were a .comedy, and is not Wallace’s favorite opera one of the best and most humorous stories that have ever been put on the stage I Mr William Hoskins, the veteran actor, is playing with a very good company at the Queens. Last evening h&foojc his benefit, and the house was well filled. We had the pleasure of seeing Mr Hoskinses Mr Hawk in “The Game of Speculation,” and Arminadale Sleek in “The Serious Family.” In these parts he is “quite evergreen.”

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY .31, 1881.



Skrvsd Him Bight. —The police au thoritiM at Auckland refuse to prosecute WjtherforhU assault ■on Goodall, whom be found under equivocal circumstances with hia wife, believing that the injuries Goodall received served him right



Meetings. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. ’ Tiie FIRST ELECTION of Members s of the Foard of the Upper Ashburton ; Road District shall be held in the Road . Board Office, Westerfiold, at 10 o’clock ■ a.m. of FRIDAY, the 3rd June next, I instead of the 30th inst., as advertised. A Poll, if demanded, will take place i the same day, and close at 4 o’clock p.m. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 335 a Returning Officer. Amusements. JjILEMINGTON SCHOOL. OPENING TEA MEETING & ENTERTAINMENT, At the Flemington School, On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1881. Tea on the tables at 5.30. Tickets, 2s. JOSEPH CLARK, 935 a Chairman of Committee. RAND MASONIC CONCERT. A Concert will be given in the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, Bth JUNE, The D.D.G.M. Bro. H. Thomson will deliver the Opening Address and preside during the evening. Tickets can be obtained from members of the Committee ; Bro. R. W. Shearman, P.M.Z, Bro. W. H. Gundry, W.M. ; H. 18° Bro. G. St. Hill, J. Bro. EL Stephenson, P.M. Bro. C. Braddell, P.M., S.E Bro. J. Bradley, W.M. Bro. B. Friedlander, S.W. Bro. H. Zander, J.W., P.S. Bro. Thos. Quill, P.M. Bro. W. Sparrow, W.M. Bro. S. B. Nelson, S.W. Bro. D. M'Farlane, J.W. Bro. W. H. Zouch, S.W. Bro. B. Saunders, J.W. Bro. H. J. Weeks, Musical Director. All Masons are particularly requested to attend in regalia. Admission by ticket only. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. ; to commence 8 p.m. HENRY ZANDER, 829 a Hon. Sec. Lecture. -g-YLE SCHOOL-ROOM, FRIDAY, JUNE 3kd, 1881. A LECTURE will bo delivered by Mr : Burnett Gordon ; proceeds in aid of the < Library Fund. Subject: “ Free Thought.” Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8 p.m. i Admission—One Shilling. 934 a i Lost. LOST— A CHILD’S Brown Fur JACKET. Finder will oblige by leaving same at Office of this Paper. 937 a Tenders. TENDERS will be received until MONDAY, 6th June, for 385 Chains of FENCING, in seven sections of 65 chains each. Further particulars upon application to the undersigned, or to Mr Main waring, at the Office of the County Council, Ashburton. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 936 a For the Plantation Board. The education board of the DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. TO BUILDERS. LISMORE SCHOOL—HINDS (UPPER) TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a SCHOOL as above. Plans, specifications, and conditions can be seen at the . house of Mr Joseph Ward, Ash burton. Endorsed tenders are to be sent to the Chairman of the Board not later than 3 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, Ist June. The Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. A. W. SIMPSON, Architect. j Christchurch, 20th May, 1881. 874 a



jyj-OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORK : Contract No. 39.—Formatien, Cuttings, etc., on Wright’s road (Hinds), 75 chains, more or less. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until noon on FRIDAY, June 3rd. The lowest or any tender not necessarily &CC6pt6(li C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun. , Surveyor to the £23a Mount Somers Road Board. gOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 2nd June, forFORM ING a Footpath along Cridland street, between Bowen and Dunford streets. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, 922 a Clerk to the Board. SHBURTON COU NT Y COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for— 1. Twenty-three (23) miles of Water Race, in three contracts. 2. Thirty (30) small Bridges ; cartage and labor only. Specifications can be seen at the Council Chambers, and endorsed tenders, ad dressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later 11 o’clock a.m. WEDNESDAY, Ist June. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 891 a County Engineer. rSDERS are required for the EREC TION of Blacksmith’s Shop and Store, labor only, at Ashburton, for P. and D. Duncan. Plans to seen at our office, on and after SATURDAY, 28th, and at Ashburton, at Messrs Montgomery and Co. ’s, on and after Monday, the 30th inst. Tenders to be sent in to our office by 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, June 4th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 007 a P. AND D. DUNCAN.



Ecclesiastical. mTHOLIC CHURCH. ASHBURTON : Ist Mass, 9 o’clock; 2nd Mass, llo’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. RAKAIA : Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. 610 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. Public Notices. MILLS. Having taken the above Mills, I beg to inform farmers and the public generally that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and hope, by turning out a first-class article, to merit a share of public support. Gristing on the usual terms. Cash buyer of grain. JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 376 a HAYING satisfactorily DISPOSED of the BUSINESS of BAKER and CONFECTIONER hitherto carried on by me, I have to request that all outstanding ACCOUNTS due to me be PAID on or before SATURDAY, June 4th, 1881, and that all Accounts against, me be rendered by that date, otherwise they will not be recognised. A. O. AITKEN, Ashburton, May 28, 1881. 916 a HBURTON MILLS. OWNERS of GRISTS will bo CHARGED Id and 2d per bushel respec tively for CLEANING First and Second Class WHEAT, in addition to the charge for Grinding. HENRY BOWERS 629 a (For Saunders Brothers). To Let. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Poyhxz and Co., Ashburton. 612 a For Sale. W E have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUG 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. AND FOR SALE. 864 ACRES improved Farm, situated at Dromore, of which 370 acres are laid down in grass, and 130 acres are in stubble, after one crop, balance in tussock. Small house. Sub-division fences, plantation, &e. The now water race is supposed to run through this property. 544 ACRES in tussock at Lanriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. Apply to 597 a Terms easy. CUFF & GRAHAM, Christchurch. O R SALE. A FARM of 300 Acres, all sown down to wheat, well and securely Fenced, abun dantly watered, and within easy access of a Railway Station. Also, 200 Acres of good LAND to Let for Cropping, or For Sale on a purchasing clause. Two well-finished three-roomed COT TAGES, situated on a Quarter-Acre of Land, on the East Town Beit, close to the High School. These cottages are now let to good tenants, at a fair rental, and will be sold on easy terms of payment. 595 a POYNTZ AND CO. Railway Notices. V. R. E W ZEALAND RAILWAYS, (Christchurch Section.) ALTERATION OF NAME—WOOD BRIDGE STATION. On and after the Ist June the name of the Station now called “ Woodbridge ” will be “Bangitata.” W. M. HANNAY. Traffic Superintendent. Traffic Superintendent’s Office, Dunedin, May 26th, 1881. 905 a Educational. fJIHE MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Moore street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms, per quarter, for each subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday, from half-past three to half-past four, one guinea per quarter. 397 a Money. Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. f| 4Pini l l ,ooo,oo o . MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. 0. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank, Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. N OTIOE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Artt§



Alfred Harrison. THURSDAY, 2nd JUNE. 1 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at Groves and Marsh’s Bakery, behind Fowler’s Buildings— -1 Horse and Harness Firewood And Bakehouse Plant complete. 1 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 938 a Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, Ist JUNE. 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the owner to sell by public auction, at his Rooms— SUBURBAN SECTIONS, Nos. 11 & 12, Cox Street, Each having a well-built Four-roomed COTTAGE thereon. A very small cash deposit is required, and for the balance the most liberal terms will be offered. The Above is a Perfect Boon to the Working Man. Also— TOWN SECTION No. 60, Kermode street. Without Reserve, ALFRED HARRISON, 904 a Auctioneer. 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 Fbibdlander 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. 3. 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. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, JjISTATE 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. 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. £2,000 AND £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. 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 Swam, 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



Matson, Cos, and Co. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE OF FARMS, STOCK, AND IMPLEMENTS, SITUATED ON THE WAKANUI CREEK, And only 3 miles from the ASHBURTON RAILWAY STATION. Messrs matson, cox, & co. have received instructions from Mr Thomas Prendergast, who is leaving the district, to offer for sale by Public Auction, on FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD, iBBr, At 12 o’clock sharp, The UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES, The Equity of Redemption on 209 acres 209 FIRST-CLASS LAND, Through which the Wakanui Creek runs. 240 acres 240 Adjoining the above. These Farms being some of the earliest selections in the district, are well known to be the finest wheat growing land in New Zealand, and having been carefully farmed, are now in thoroughly good condition, boing sub-divided into conveniently sized paddocks, with comfortable farm house, stable, granary, and every convenience for working the same. So good an opportunity of securing a first-class farm on easy terms seldom offers. After which will be offered, TWO FIRST-CLASS FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGES, Situate in Cox street, Ashburton. To be followed by a CLEARING SALE Of the following STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c., &c. : 1 Bay Mare, “ Jess,” 6 yrs 1 Bay Mare, “Pink,” aged 1 Grey Horse, “ Tommy,” 3 yrs 1 Bay Mare, “ Polly,” 7 yrs 1 Black Horse, “ Prince,” aged 1 Black Mare, “Maggie,” 3 yrs 1 Black Horse, “ Farmer,” aged 1 Bay Mare, “ Kitty,” 4 yrs 1 Bay Mare, “ Nellie,” 3 yrs 3 Two-year-old Heavy Colts 2 Yearling Colts, extra heavy 8 Sets Plough Harness, complete 6 Do. Shaft and Leading Harness 3 Drays, in good order 1 Double-seated American Wagon 1 Bay Mare, “ Polly ” Harness for do., nearly new 1 Sowing Machine, by Duncan 2 Sets Harrows 1 Wood’s Reaper and Binder 2 D.F. Ploughs 1 Brindle Cow, “Jenny’’ 1 Roan Cow, “Roaney” 1 Surrey Drill, Woolnough 1 Chaffcutter, Corme’s improved 1 Do. Bentall’s 1 Corncrusher Intermediate Horse-Power Water-wheel and Castings 1 Samuelson Reaper 6 Large Breeding Sows 54 Weaners and Suckers 20 Fat Hogs 29 Pigs Ac., &c., &c. Terms at sale. Luncheon provided. MATSON, COX, & CO., 881 a Auctioneers. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF Stock Will be hold at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 ALFRED COOK, news runner for the Lyttelton Times, Canterbury Times, and Star, is prepared to undertake the distribution of circulars, hand-bills, &c., and to do general light porter work, and odd jobs. 794 a TVTEW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmers, and house holders will send their orders to me, I will guarantee to supply them with first class male servants, double or treble furrow ploughmen, teamsters, married couples, boys able to milk, and domestic servants with good references. Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES MoDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch. 934 a



T. f ’.'bck. JJAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. F OR SALE, CHEAP. 127 Acrea firat-claas LAND, fronting on the Wakanui Creek, being Rural Sections 20632 and 20633, divided into three paddocks; all in English grass ; there is a hut and stable on the farm. This would make a capital dairy farm. Will be sold cheap and on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. fJIO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET for CROPPING about 300 acres, 100 of which have been cropped once, the remainder is ploughed and ready for cross-ploughing. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MR W. L. RICHARDS, Near The Grange. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, presently in occupation of Mr 0. Truckle. Apply to T. LOCK. fJIO PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING A BACON CURING FACTORY. FOR SALE CHEAP— -4 Sections on the South East Town Belt, containing 1 Acre. Capital site for 'Bacon Curing Establish ment. Arrangements can be made for suitable buildings to be erected on the site. Purchasers will only be required to pay current rate of interest on the outlay. For further particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. ■piOß SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft 6in RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate, .AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbueton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 66 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable S-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakanui, about six miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements —seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings. 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, I 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. 162 Acres Freehold) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold \ all fenced and sub divided with live, well kept fences. There are also two wells with a plenti ful supply of water. The land is also broken up, part in crop, and part in ••English grass. Improvements consist of a well built comfortable six-roomed dwelling-house, also a four-stalled stable and granary capable of storing 2,000 bushels of grain. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 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, on 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 X 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. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. S 39 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Comer section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 9 5,906, East street North, also T.S. 77L 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, terms easy. Lots 502, 503, 510, 511, four sections in one block,, small deposit cash, balance by instalments. 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’ S hop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo, Worner. 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 te T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent



Notices. THE Undox-si<;i.- in thanking his numerous friu.ida and customei’s for the very liberal support accorded him dur ing the past ten months, has much plea sure in informing them that he has sold his business of Baker, Confectioner, etc., to Mr James Ranger, who will continue it on and aftex - May 30th, 1881, on his own account, and would bespeak for his successor a continuance of those favors so liberally bestowed on him. A. O. AITKEN, Saunders’ Buildings. With reference to the above, JAMES RANGER trusts that by supplying GOOD BREAD at a reasonable price, combined with civility and attention, he will merit the support accorded to his predecessor. Ashburton, May 27, 1881. 921 THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME brings about its changes. “Procrastination is the thief of Time,” and believing in the wisdom of the old saw, Robert Murray, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. Has taken Time by the forelock. The cold weather of winter succeeds the warmth of genial autumn, as surely as the night succeeds the day. Light and warmth are essential to a successful prose cution of a watchmaker’s business, and ROBERT MURRAY has sought and found a new site, which combines these essentials with a FRONTAGE to the MAIN STREET. He has now REMOVED To the shop lately occupied by Mr. J. S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., EAST STREET, Next door to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Where his old friends will find him, and new ones will be welcome. 730c-96g E. Gr. Euxton, Merchant tailor, practical TROUSERS AND BREECHES MAKER, Wishes to inform his numerous fsiends and customers of Ashburton and the Pro vince of Canterbury generally that, owing to his great success in business, he has EXTENDED HIS PREMISES, , And has opened out a well-selected stock of TWEEDS for riding and walking pants, both Single and Double-milled Blisses, and a grand assortment of Fancy Tweeds for lounging and walking suits, overcoats, ulsters, &c. R.G.R. has also received a large assort ment of Riding and Driving Gloves, Hosiery, &c. R.G.R., being his own importer and cash buyer, is now prepared to give the public of Canterbury a great opportunity of buying for cash full fifty per cent, under the old credit system, that has so long been an incubus on the colony. R.G.R. often smiles at the word “blowing.” All blow and no show, combined with inferior workmanship and material, is very deceiving to a customer. This is not R. G. Ruxton’s system of principle. He invites a call to inspect his stock of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, &c., at the following prices : SUITS made to order 15 0 SUITS of the best 'I Scotch and English 1 Tweeds, not to be k equalled in the co- j lony, to order ... J VESTS made to order from OVERCOATS and ) ULSTERS (unri- \ vailed), from ... ) BOYS’ School SUITS, to order, from 4 0 8 1 5 12 10 15 0 6 6 0 Gentlemen wishing to buy their own materials can have them made up on the most reasonable terms, and with style and finish not to he equalled in the Pro vince of Canterbury. Address— R. G. R UX T O N, MERCHANT TAILOR, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 jyj-OUNT SOMERS STORE, W, H. PDDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customei’a 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. 757 a SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, 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 ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd, to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 Great reduction in WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; 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 spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. oUoa



Business Notices. Wm. Patching, East Sxeeet Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sizes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterproof Clothing at reasonable prices. Canvas, Calico, and American Dock. Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced prices. 687 a WM. PATCHING. 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 WO. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., i - East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a SSSKfi. QO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele, Having made arrangements for the season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, is prepared to deliver the VERY BEST BREAD in any part of the town and suburbs at the lowest possible prices. Cash customers liberally dealt with. A fresh supply of BISCUITS always on hand. 206 a Wood & Co., Brewers 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 PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED begs to return his sincere thanks to his customers, friends, and the public generally, for the liberal amount of support they have ac corded him during the past seven months, and desires to call their attention to the partnership notice annexed. JOSHUA TUCKER. TN reference to the above, Mr Joshua Tucker, who has for seven and a half years been in the employ of Messrs W. Montgomery and Co. , Limited, begs to intimate that he has THIS DAY taken into Partnership MR JOHN GIFFORD RESTELL, who has for ten and a half years been in the service of the same firm, and that the business will in future be carried on under the style of TUCKER AND RESTELL. JOSHUA lUCKER, . JOHN G. RESTELL, Ashburton, May 2, 1881. Ashburton Timber and Coal Yards, Corner of WEST AND HAVELOCK STREETS, Next Messrs Jameson and Roberts. mHE UNDERSIGNED beg to inform their friends and the public gene rally, that they have made arrangements for A CONSTANT SUPPLY Of the undermentioned goods, w’hich will be sold at the lowest current rates. Building Timber Of all Descriptions. WIDE KAURI, for joiners work DOOR AND .SASHES, of all descrip tion GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes LIME (Kakahu and Waihola) 0 AMARU WHITE STONE CEMENT (best brands) BRICKS AUSTIN AND KIRK’S STONE WARE SHEET LEAD AND ZINC FIREWOOD, BIRCH MIXED, or BLACK PINE. And are now landing THREE HUNDRED TONS OF COAL, Ex ships Glen Rosa and Guy Manneringi Tucker & Bestell, 708 a CASH RECEIPTS Printed at « Th* Guardian office, ' > .