cooped up like cattle in a oakj They wear their national dre-s aim look tired and weary. That child l --• and bland smile, as described !»y i . t Hart, is conspicuous by its absence, .-s also is the usual jabber indulged in 1 v Chinese. European visitors are gazed at nervously, as if they were frightened of their company. The scene at night, viewed by a dim light, could scarcely be called picturesque, although novel and instructive. There in the room to watch the weary-looking faces of the closely packed Chinese, relieved only by,',the glitter of their black, snake . looking eyes gazing anxiously through the semi-darkness, would be a grand • subject for an artist icquiring some-, thing repulsive to depict. Parties visit the den nightly out of curosity, and, in the darkness, often walk over a dozen of their prostrate bodies, without a murmur escaping any of their lips, although the kicks received must have caused pain They seem used to being treated in their own country with contumely, and apparently do not expect any different here. It is fortunate there has been no bad

weather of late, otherwise there would have been a great deal of sickness. Some of the immigrants presented wretched spectacles, being only clad in very thin blankets, while others lay on the boards without any other covering but their ordinary clothes. In winter time their miserable condition would have been rendered doubly wretched. In feet,' they must have died of cold. The smell emitted by the crowded heathens’ was intensely abominable, and, taking everything into considera tion, the accommodation was a disgrace to civilisation. Very few of them are educated, and as the vast majority of the Chinese are educated up to a cer tain standard, it at once confirms the impression generally held that the im migrants are the slaves of speculation capitalists. Public sympathy is strongly elicited here in favor of the unfortunate people who have been led into a peculiar posi tion owing to the blundering of those directing the Marquis De Ray’s ill .fated expedition to New Ireland. Those who are the greatest sufferers are three gentlemen who were appointed : to offices of command in connection with the affair. They are Spanish gentle men, all of whom have been officers in ■ the Army of Spain, and are now ren dered destitute. The first lieutenant, ' Remolius, bad charge of the immigrants • from Noumea to Sydney, and the sur viyersofthe starved peasantry cannot find words sufficient to praise the kindly treatment he bestowed on them. Subscriptions have been started with . the view of relieving these gentlemen’s wants, and to arrange for their return to their native country. It is a familiar adage that “It’s an ! ill wind that blows nobody good,” and we ! have had a practV.d illustration in case of the reported small pox on lipard a steamer which arrived here a few days ago from Cooktown. With, a -i wholesome dread of possible results, mothers have been wailing with unvac cinated children upon the medical fratfernity in large numbers, and a . thriving practice has been done in the ' application of lymph, Mr John Conway, so well known in . connection with cricket circles, has left Sydney for Melbourne, having received •the appointment of editor io a Mel ’%ourtie: sporting journal. Major Smith the Minister for Educa tion in Victoria, arrived in Sydney on Tuesday, in the Wakatipu, from New i Zealand, where he has been on a lour for his health, which has been grea.ly improved. '• The hpn. gentleman re mains in Sydney for a tew days, with _ the intention of inspecting some of our public schools.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRHMTy MAY 13, 1881.



Entt.—A- woman recently went to church with two bonnets on her head— one rtttck inside the other—and the other women in the congregation almost died of envy. They thought it was a new kind of bonnet, and too sweet for anything. ; A tt the Difference. —If you want to find out how little a man knows about himself and family, give him an insurance “application” to fill out. If you want to see how little he knows about anything, put him on, the witness-stand. . Piggy is Qcakantine.— The Welling ton Cattle; Board yesterday refused an application for the release of two pigs, the property of Mr Canning, of Hawke’s Bay, which arrived per ship Hurunui on ■ January 14th last, and which have re mained 'in quarantine ever since on ■ account of no certificate from shippers declaring that they were free from disease at tbe tima of shipment being produced by the consignees. - The Vexed QtTESTifiK.—A public meet ing, convened by the Bible in Schools As sociation, was held in the Young Men’s Christian Association rooms, Auckland, to'procure an amendment of the Educa tion Act next session, so as to admit of the Bible being read in State schools without ' note or comment. The Rev. P. L. Lar kins presided. The Rev. A- W. Webb said ho favored the New South Wales system, or the alternative Irish National School system. He urged that an arrangment be come to with the Roman Catholics, if pos sible, as to.flesßons in schools, similar to those drawn up by. the late Archbishop Whately and the Roman Catholic Arch bishop Murray. .The Rev. Mr Tebbs en dorsed Mr Webb’s views. The chairman



said that when in Wellington two months ritice he met a Jewish merchant who told him that Wellington Jews were greatly displeased with the present system, which compelled them to pay taxes to support schools where the existence of God was fbrbiddeh to be taught. The Anglican Church, to which communion he himself belonged also, would never support it. He counselled the meeting to work with their brethren in' Otago and Hawke’s Bay, and tafever to relax their efforts until the Bible echoed in the walls of State schools. Holloway’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 dSf&ses are in ; process of cure. Both Oint ment add Pills mate the blood richer and puier, instead of permitting it to fall into that poor and watery state so fatal to many laboring under chronic ulcerations.—[Advt.] tti! *>!■]* HONEST TALE speeds best ’l/V" being plainly told.’’ Cakes, Ptt»i-Pdntry, Biscuits, &c. Try Aitken, Baker,"«Stc., 1 Saunders’ Buildings. ■WT'InTED KNOWN—That the "‘‘Crown Bands Guide ” (No. 3), Hew Zealand Gazette, Parliamentary Pawn,".and all otter Government Publi cations cm be obtained, by applying at Office of tbiaiPaper. ,



Meetings. SPARROW CLUB. MEETING of this Club will be held at 3 p.m. o.< SATURDAY NEXT, 14th hist,, at Quill's Commercial Hotel. Business— To receive Committee’s re port. and frcneral. 11. C. JACOBSON, 777 a Hon. Sec. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. In consequence of the severance of the Rangitata portion of this district, causing this to be proclaimed a NEW ROAD DISTRICT (under the same name), a MEETING will take place at the Road Board Office on MONDAY, the 30th inst., at 10 o’clock a.m., for the purpose of ELECTING five new MEMBERS, and that Mr R. D. Pullar has been appointed Returning Officer. DONALD M‘LEAN, 756 a Chairman. Amusements. QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY. The Quadrille party at Tinwald will commence at the Tinwald Temperance Hall on FRIDAY night, at 7 o’clock. 774 a Ecclesiastical. CATHOLIC CHURCH. J ASHBURTON : Ist Mass, 9 o’clock; 2nd Mass, 11 o’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth Sundays (when one occurs) of the month.



RAKATA : Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. 610 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. Educational. HIGH SCHOOL. The School will RE-OPEN for the second term on WEDNESDAY, 18th May, at 9.30 a.m. For further particulars, apply to the Secretary, or to the Head Master, at the school, between the hours of 10 and 12 a.m. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Secretary. Ashburton, May 9, 1881. 761 a rjIHE MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Moote 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 Tenders TENDERS are invited for PLOUGH ING, SOWING, HARROWING, ROLLING, and BLUESTONING 160 acres of Tussock Land at Coldstream, about 7 miles from the Hinds station. Apply at once to Robkrt Gilling, on the ground. 770 a



rjlO GORSE CUTTERS. TENDERS WANTED for CUTTING and BURNING GORSE off one side of about 20 miles fencing at Westerfield. Tender to include grubbing up any gorse plants growing alongside of said fences. No tender received after 15th inst. The lowest tender will be accepted if tenderer can prove he is a practical gorse cutter. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned, who would prefer men known to him. 754 a D. OLIVER. Lost. LOST— From the Hinds Out-Station, Two Bay HORSES ; one branded GD on near shoulder, the other CW on near shoulder, with a mimber on the off shoulder. Any person returning the above horses to the Hinds Out-Station will be rewarded. A. McCOLL, 599 a Rangitata Station. To Let. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Poyntz and Co., Ashburton. 612 a For Sale. TO LET, with purchasing clause, or FOB SALE—3O7 Acres of AGRI CULTURAL LAND at Rangitata, on Coldstream Run. For particulars, apply to A. MOORE & CO., 710 a Christchurch.



OR SALE. A FARM of 125 acres, well fenced. The land is of good quality ; all laid down in English grass, and abundantly watered. Hasten & Beattie's Patent FLEXIBLE HARROWS, and Kell, Meat, and Go ’s Anglo-American CORN and SEED DRILL. POYNTZ AND CO. AND FOR SALE. 564 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, &s. The new water race is supposed to j run through this property. 544 ACRES in tussock at Lauriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. Terms easy. Apply to CDFF & GRAHAM, 597 a Christchurch. Gazette in Bankruptcy. R. ~|^~OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Ar*t



Matson, Ooy, and Co. 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 held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44a W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, JP STATE 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., Ac., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



£2,000 ANB £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, 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. Public Notices. i'TESTERFIELD 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 rjIHE WRECK OF THE TARARUA. SUBSCRIPTIONS on behalf of a Fund for the relief of the WIDOWS and ORPHANS of the late Revs. J. B. Richardson and J. Armitagb are in vited by authority of the Executive Committee, namely :—Messrs F. J. Garrick, H. Overton, G. Gould, C. W. Turner, and W. Harris. Intimation is hereby given to the Wesleyan friends of the Ashburton Circuit that their co-operation by subscription at earliest possible date will be respectfully received by REV. W. KEALL, And W. H. COLLINS. Ashburton. May sth, 1881. 741 a HBURTON MILLS. L OWNERS of GRISTS will be 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). 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! APITAL £1,000,000. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank.



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, B ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a WANTED KNOWN—That John Moison (late in the employ of Mr Nealas) has opened business in Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street, where all descriptions of Boots and Shoes can be made to order. Having had large ex perience both at Home and in the colonies, J. M. feels confidence in soliciting a share of public support. 758 a



T. Bullock. SAT U K DAY, i 4 T H MAY. AT THE BAZAAR. SALE OF Eace Privileges, Of the Ashburton County Steeplechases, to take place on the 27th inst., at Grove Farm. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Race Com mittee to sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, on Saturday, 14th inst., The Privilege of Publican’s Booth under grand stand Confectioner’s Booth Gate Fees Right of Sports, without the totalhator Right of Cards Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 7C4a Auctioneer. OF DATE OF Property Sale. My NEXT PROPERTY SALE will take place on SATURDAY, 28th inst., instead of the 21st, as previously adver tised. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. JP 0 R SALE. 127 Acres first-class LAND, fronting on the Wakanui Creek, being Rural Sections 20G32 and 20G33, 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. rpO CONTRACTORS & OTHERS. TENDERS required for SHIFTING a 2-roomed COTTAGE from Tancred street (back of Anstee’s) to Mayo’s block. Also REMOVAL of a 4-roomed COTTAGE on T.S. 342, Kermode street (opposite police barracks), to T.S. 241, same street. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned by FRIDAY, 13th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars 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 C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjlO PERSONS DESIROUS OP 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. -pOR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft Gin RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. T O E T. COTTAGE in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr J. S. Savage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET,



AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. 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. 6$ 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. 162 Acres Freehold) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold j 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 I mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. For full particulars, 221 a fEstate Agent



Dan Henderson and Co. Weekly Sale. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1881. At 12 o’clock sharp. HENDERSON and; CO. will hold their usual Weekly Sale, at their Rooms, on the above date. D. HENDERSON, & CO. MR T. QUILL, A uctioneer. W E have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUG Improved Farpi, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District, and will bo sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to DAN HENDERSON & CO. I



Public Notice. QUILL & 00., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, Beg most respectfully to inform the in habitants of Ashburton, and all the Farmers in the district, that they have this day SOLD THEIR BUSINESS AS AUCTIONEERS & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, To Messes D. HENDERSON & CO., And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask as much or more for their successors. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers. w ITH reference to the above, DAN. HENDERSON, Who will act as principal in the new firm, and an old resident in Ashburton, asks his friends to give him a lift, and they may depend that he will ,do his beat for them. DAN. HENDERSON CO., AUCTIONEERS 452 a



Business > T -' George St. Hill, jgUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Burnett street, Ashburton. Plans prepared and Estimates given at the lowest rates. Terms as may be arranged. 409 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. JgREAD ! BREAD ! ! BREAD !! ! A. Thiele’s BEST BREAD, First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition, 6d DELIVERED CASH ON DELIVERY 470 a Wood & Co., Brewers and Ashburton. BOTTLEES, 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



MY steadily increasing business makes it a pleasant task to reiterate my thanks to the public for their kind ap preciation of my endeavor to serve them. As I cannot afford to keep books, my business has hitherto consisted, and must still consist, of cash transactions, which, after all, are to the interest of those who wish to lay out their money to the best advantage. This matter being under stood, I respectfully suggest to all who want good value to visit my unpretending establishment, remembering that “ A penny saved is a penny made.” Just to hand—A large consignment of CHOICE FRU ITS from Melbourne, which will en able me to keep pace with the incessant demand. H. M. Carson, NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street, Solo agent for Nelson, Moate <fc Co.’s Blended Teas. See advertisement and handbills. 299 TO FARMERS AND RUNHOLDERS IN THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. We beg to notify to our Farming Friends that we have now OPENED a Branco of our business as AGRICUL TURAL IMPLEMENT MANUFAC TURERS, in Cameron street, Ashburton, near Casa street, under the management of Mr Peter Walker, where we will keep a stack of our well-known Implements and Fittings, which will be supplied at Dunedin and Christchurch prices. Illustrated Catalogues Free on application. Eeid & Gray, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch and Ashburton. 360 a FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet.



All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 Reapers & Binders. WR. DUNN. , REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT, Peter street, Ashburton, Wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Merchants, and others that he is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Re-paint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates in Wood and Iron on hand. None hut the best material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. W. B. Dunn, Workshop, Peter street, near Wakanui road, Ashburton. Agent for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmil s, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. Craighead & Co., rjIAILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in announcing that Mr Craig head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &c., For the approaching season ; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s). 719 a



Business Notices. SOML..S mTOE E. W, 11. PJSDICDMBE & CO, Take this opportunity of thanking their customers tor 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 DAVIS VERTICAL P ED Sewing Machine. MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. The above Sewing Machine has taken First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition, after a contest lasting over several months; the judges having awarded First Prize to the New Davis Vertical Feed on every point. Come and get samples of the work. Sews any fabric, from lace to leather. Always in order. P. S. —lt was also awarded First Prize at the Sydney Exhibition, on every point, and at the Ashburton Industrial Exhi bition. ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ASHBUR TON COUNTY, Marsh & Groves. TTIANCY BREAD AND BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND TIONERS. BISCUIT CONFEC FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lancred Street, Ashburton. 932 XT C. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., V , having commenced business for mself, in the above line, is prepared to idertake all work entrusted to him, at asonable rates. Ranges Set. Work anship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will ceive prompt attention. 307 a 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, ana 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, &0., 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. B. GL Buxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, AVING received a large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all kinds ; also a well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow -and broad, for Riding Pants, Pantaloons, &c. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list i f prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... Riding and Walking Pants, from Vests, to order, from Ladies’ Riding Habits, from Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a fen hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R G. Ruxton wishes to thank his Friends and Customers of Ashburton and the surrounding district for their patron age, and by following his customary prin ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to meet with their future favors. Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Address— R. G. R U X T O TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. £3 15 0 1 1 0 12 4 10 N, 634



Business Notices C 0-OPERATIYE 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 QASH STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto —“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street. 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 first 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 TUCKER, JOHN G. RESTELL. Ashburton, May 2, 1881. Ashburton Timber and Coal Yards, Corner of WEST AND HAVELOCK STREETS, Next Messrs Jameson and Roberts. fMHE UNDERSIGNED beg to inform their friends and the public gene rally, that they have made arrangements for A CONSTANT SUPPLY Of the undermentioned goods, which will be sold at the lowest current rates. Building Timber Of all Descriptions. WIDE KAURI, for joiners work DOOR AND SASHES, of all descrip tions GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes LIME (Kakahuand Waihola) OAMARU 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 Mannering. Tucker <& Bestell* McDougalTs Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 225 a Christchurch. JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to hind with both string and wire, nrice L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Viewers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand— ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch. BOOKS printed on the J. shortest notice, at the Office of *bin Paper.