POWDER AND BALL CHRISTIANS.

—— There had been a serious division in the colored ./Methodist church at Elizabethtown, Ky. A meeting of the members developed a great amount of bitterness. When ail in favor of a cer tain resolution, were requested to hoJd up their right hands Brother Winter bower’s hand- was uplifted, and Brother Lee shot a bullet through it. Both men then fired indiscriminately, and the gathering dispersed without waiting for a formal dismissal.

NEW ZEALAND COAL TRADE.

Since i 879,. says the Dunedin Star, there has beenPa steady increase in the f quantity of coatraised in the colony and a corrci&bndingdecrease in the quantity imported. From the statistics embodied in the annual report bn the > control and •■ 'inspection of, mines, re cently laid before we find that 123,29§ topSiWbrb ithported during the year 1880, being 34,778 tons less than in 1879. - The total’output for the colony was *99,923 tons, being 68,705 tons over the quantity/ In 1879, ss£ v# lons, dyer 1 the produce, of, the mines in 1878,, Seven thousand, and^. twenty-one tons, were exported in 1880, being, we presume, supplied to steamers coaling at the Bay of Inlands; The Under secretary of Mm<& remarks, in regard to these statistics : —“ With this evidence under, .present circumstances before us, it may safely be assumed that with increased facilities in the way of transit from the mines, their development and the consumption of our own coal will sobn be sb far ex tended that importation will no longer be necessary £ and although the exjport of coal is *at present very small, we may hope as soon as more is produced than is required in the colony, a market will be found to .take/.the surplus and increase theiexport trade.”

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselres responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondent*.

VACANCIES ON SCHOOL COM MITTEES.

:^®h»bottpe. 8m, —Wilj inform me M to what are the prbtul&u of the' Education Act for the .election of a now inember to a School Comnoattße,.. in piece' of an old Member who hae left the diatrict but has hot sent inhis resignation?: I refer to the matter because our late chairman of the Ashburton School Oommittee, al though he has left the district some time, has not thoughts to resign as yet And as thete is an important matter to be dealt with by the'Committee shortly, namely, - the selecting|a head master for the school. I think it is iH&re should be a full number of local representatives honseholders on that odcasion, and that it is the dufy of)the ■ present chairman to take steps to bring about the election of a * new member.Ac;,: 'W: - ? Households!:. [The Education Act omits to make any , prevision for disqualificationof members, of Sehool Committees, on account of non: attendance.. We presume, therefore, that it ia axpectedlthat the School, ;C ommittee themselves make a standing Prder or bye lawon the subject. Clause 64provides (inter aKa), that aU vscanoies on . School Com mittees, occasioned. otherwise than by effluxion of e .time, shall be filled up by the remaining members of the Committee.— e».'0.1

JONES v. CHURCH.

f • yuvxvvUi Ub T&i Editor.

Sib, —Your report of the above case, heard at the PoliceCoUrty esterd ay, states that " After hearing evidence, the Bench bound both women over in securities to keep the peace l to one.another.” This is , incorrect. Theßonch only bound Mrs Church over to keep the peace towards my client fbril2months,andordered her to pay the bosts of the information. My client was .not bound qyer; nor did the Magistrate, while censuring the conduct of Mn Church,' lay any blame whatever upon Mn Jones. Tho cae« -Church v.; Jones was not heard ut: all. Mrs Church’s counsel, after hearing the evidence in Jones v. Churehund the Magistrate’s decision thereon, asked leave to withdraw the information, rwhich was granted.—l am, &c., 0. W. Purnell. * July 30. v;.i- . [ln consequence of the large amount of straw-splitting indulged in by the learned counsel on both sides engaged in this case, it was not conpludedd natil we were abent to go to when our reporter had left. lact moment as to the WO were informed that it waaos in yesteitlay’t issue.. If Mrs Joueaveas nqt bound oyer,to.keep the peace as Well as her opponent, in our opuuen sheought to have been, on her own evidence, for filthy and in sulting. langusge.-JSp. iffJ f

SUB ASHBUBBCO* f#A»lSaifc JULY 30, 188 L



Bahhrtpfc^ y. m R. Tms Abhbtteton Guardian 1b a Gazette for all notices under the. Debtors and Creditors Arts Late Aduertlsenieiits- WANTED— A Strong GIRL to assist in the Kitchen, to go up country. Apply Office of this Paper, 3680 WANTED— The Person who bor rowed the Ladder from the front, of Quni/is Bom, to return same at once, and pay for ,this advertisement, or Con stable Smart will be communicated with ■ . - r..■ 8700 ALE-A Good' COW, THIOR SALE-A G I nea^taltingj ifituiiii iriet milker. "369 c JpRELt^^YANNOUNOEMENT. We hare been favored by the Executors of the late William Stalker, of Tinwald, to hold a Sale of the Land and Stock AND IMPLEMENTS, EARLY. IN SEPTEMBER, Particulars of which will appear in future = PETEDLANDER BROS., ’v 1 ;;' ;■ : . i In conjunction with J V "■ ' FORD & CO. MU deacrip and Fancy Printing notice, ai the te thoßafl f-z th-f Vi-i i-»wd



Tw^^ti^gs. A SHBDRTON CO-OPERATIVE STORE COMPANY. A MEETING of persons favorable to the establishment of a Co-operative Store in Ashburton will be held at Quill’s Com mercial Hotel on FRIDAY Next, August 5, at 8 o’clock. Business : 1. To adept Prospectus 2. To appoint Provisional Directory 3. To appoint Banker 4. To appoint Solicitor fv To appoint Secretary 6. To arrange for the Registration of the Company. J. J. DOYLE, 367 e Secretary pro iem.



L. mxz. N O The usual MONTHLY MEETING of theMetpbers of L.0.L., Star of Ashbur trahj'wiirhe held in the Somerset Sample Rooms, on THURSDAY,‘August 4, 1881*. v By order .of the N. G., 369 b R. MINNIS, P.S. Amusements. pHRENOLOGY. PHRENOLOGY. This Evening, SATURDAY NEXT, 30th TOLY. Prof. Simon’s Visit to Ashburton will terminate on Saturday next. Charts of character, Ac., can be obtained from the Professor, at Quill's Hofei, from 9 a.m., on the above date, arid in the evening at the Town Hall a PHRENOLOGICAL & PHYSIGNOMI CAIjj ENTERTAINMENT Will be given, which will be of an instructive | as well ias of most mirth* provoking character. Remember.—Saturday next will be the last day of Professor Simon's stay in Ashburton.’ 3020



Lost. LOST.— -On . Wednesday evening be tween Mr Cookson’s Stables and Mr Williamson’s Homestead, Alford Forest Road, a RAILWAY RUG, striped on one side and inixed grey and white on the other. Anyone returning same to Mr Cooksok or to this Office will be re warded. 361 c Tenders. TENDERS are invited for CROSS , PLOUGHING 450 Acres of Land, six inches deep, at Blackford, ten miles from Methven Railway Station, and for BREAKING UP about 150 Acres; furrows'to be lOin x 4in. Cross ploughing tb be finished one half by 10th September, balince'by 10th October ; breaking tip to be finished by November 30. Tenders for the whole, or blocks of 200 acres, to be sent in by August 6, to L.& ROOSTER, Somerton, 355 c South Rakaia. fJIO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the Erec tion of aAAddition to the Tinwald Hotel for Mr M. Scott. Those desirous of tendering can see conditions, specifica tion, and drawings at the Tinwald Hotel. Endorsed Tenders are to be sent to my Office befbre 4 p.m. on MONDAY, Aug. Ist. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. T. S. LAMBERT, Architect. Hereford street, Christchurch, July 22,1881. 313 c i gOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY the 4th August, for the fol lowing WORKS : | L—Forming about 2J miles of Planta- I tioh Road. 2.—Forming 26 chains, Bowen street, i—Perming 32 chains Ferguson street. 4. Forming 16 chains Bridge street. 5. —Forming 16 chains Footpath Cred land street. to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman South Rakaia Road Board. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, 363 c Clerk to the Board.



ROAD BOARD. TENDERS ace invited for the EE* FORMATION of part of the Wakahui Road, froina Trevor's Eo&dto the east Town Belt, aborut 37 chains. Plans and sp&ifi cationmay be Been at the Board’s office, Moore street, up to THURSDAY, August 4th, by which date tenders inust be sent in not later than 10 a. m. T FOOKS & SON, 354 c Surveyors to the Board. ASHpUBTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing Works:— 1.-—Earthwork of 325. Miles of Water Race, in 4 Contracts. 2.—23 Box Culverts and 3 Fords, in 2 Contracts. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Council Chambers; and Tenders, ad dressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a. m. WEDNESDAY, 3rd August, 1881. The lowest or any Tender not neces sarily accepted. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 330 c County Engineer. ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are hereby invited for the I Formation of a Ford on the Long | beach road, and formation of Footpaths at Tinwald; a specification for which can be seen at the Road Board Office, where tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till 2 o’clock p.m. on MONDAY, the Ist of August next. W. CUTHBERT, I District Surveyor. Longbeach Road, 23rd July, 1881. 324 c G. A. Lindqmann, Manufacturer of Crated WATER, CORDIALS, <feo. Address—G. A. Lxndxuahn, jErated Waiter and Ice Factory, corner of Mon t- j ' 368«



PubficJTotices. N ° T _ 1 UPPER ASHBURTON BOARD. 0 E. ROAD The Storm Water Channel Ford on Thompson’s Track, owing to the late floods, is now in a most ’ dangerous State for traffic of any kind. The public are therefore cautioned not to proceed that way until the same is Repaired, of which due notice will be given; ROBT. D. PULLAR, 819 c Clerk.



Ashburton borough coun cil. Notice is hereby given that Tancred street East, between William street and the South-east Town Belt is CLOSED for cart traffic until further notice. FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. July 26th, 1881. 357 c 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 Dn Camp bell in COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent’s Brewery, Christchurch. 1190 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 TON BO OKS TALL. ON SALE. “ Canterbury Times " and. Dailies Weekly and Daily “ Press ” f “ Liberty ” ; Dunedin;** Witness ” and “ Times" “Timaru Herald” ** Ashburton Guardian}” and ** Mail ” “Home News” “ Australasian ” Sealey’s Pamphlet on New Zealand. Latest Novels, &c., &c., &c. CHARLES HAY, 188 c Proprietor.



Publications. “ A BE WE TO STAY HEREA xV. paper on the New Zealand Public Works Policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the Grown Lands and the Incidence of Tax ation, by a 1 Colonist of 22 years standing, price Is, can be obtained at Office of this Paper. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. W. F. Wilding, Barrister, solicitor, and NOTARY PUBLIC.' Attendance at Ashburton every Friday. OFFICE: NEXT THE MAIL OFFICE, BURNETT STREET. 1170 Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Public Companies. 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 j 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. 44fia



Money. M 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. 54e Money TO LEND, m sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FERBIAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. , ENIGMA.— What am I ? Pray say— and you may, if you try. I’m seen in the forehead, the cheek, and the eye ; I’m seen in the smile which illumines your face, I’m first in endeavor all sorrow to chase. In Carson’s Fruit Warehouse I always reside —I couldn’t' remove from his trade if I tried. Pm in pineapples, pears, and in oranges, too—-nice fruits in variety waiting for you. Pray notice, I’m always expected to be—and 1 am—in the now famous pure blended tea. I'm in pickles, in sauces, in coffee, in spice, in lollies and sweetmeats, and everything nice. In general groceries, plain to be seen, with goods of first quality, fit for the Queen. In gratitude which, for past favors, I feel, and favors to come only fc more will reveal. I’m found in good value, which still may be had at CARSON'S, who says he will always be glad to welcome new comers as well as old friends, and this invitation accordingly sends ; and prejudice only could make it a crime to 'do so in form of enigma and rhyme. Now name what I am. You will easily guess ; and, pray, when you do, don’t forget the address. Try Carson’s Fruit Warehouse, between the two banks, where there’s always good value for money, with thanks. Sole Agent for Nan sow, Moatb, & Co. ’s Pure Beended Teas, in boxes and packets; (see advertisement rand feasibility . -



Matson, Oox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UOTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms, GRAIN MBROHANTSt FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS Oh TUESDAY, AUGUST, 2. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 440



J. T. Ford and Go. O STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL ■ ' AGENTS, i . Per the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, & c. We have arranged with Messrs Fbiedi.akd!bb Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on onr account In the Ashburton Distriet. i Our experience In all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &0., and dur intimate knowledge of the markets : ih 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. IN THIS COMMENCED BUSINESS > • ■ AT' ASHBURTON, FRIEDLANDER BROS. r ntvvis., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a



For Sale. B ONE DUST. Bone Bust ON SALE, In large or small quantities. Prices, £6 10s and £6 10s per ton. 195 c MATO <fc HUNT. qN SALE BY THE SIGNED. UNDER- Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Oantxbbubt, Zealand!*., and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £lB upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ&OO. O R SALE. B.S. 27493 and 27494, containing 564 acres of good land, well watered, Is *on venient to the railway, and has good sub* stantial buildings erected on it; 370'aeries are laid down in English grass ; 130 acres have had Only one crop, and the. balance is in tussock; the whole is surrounded with substantial live fences. 200 Acres of good LAND to. Let for Cropping, or For Sale on a purchasing clause. Two well-finished three-roomed COT* TAQES,' situated on a Quarter-Acre of Land, on the East Town Belt, elose to the High School. These: cottages are now let to good tenants, at a fair rental, and will be sold i on easy terms of payment, i 696 a POYNTZ AND CO.



T.S. 860. Theis section will be Bold on favorable term#. POYNTZ AND CO. have received instructions to, SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, a sKtra Improved Farm, Now In fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui Distrie and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO. Educational. Mrs hardy johnston (Daughter of thelate Rev. Albany Wade, of Hilton Castle, Rector of Elton, Co. of Durham) RECEIVES a limited number of YOUNG- LADIES who reqnire superior educational advantages,' com* bined with home Comforts and attention. Mrs Hardy Johnston is assisted by com petent Governesses, and the lessons taught include English in all its branches, French, German, Music, Drawing, and Deportment. Further particulars will be given on ap plication. - Trimulgherry, Hereford street Christchurch. 'rWifP TITANTED KNOWN W Note. Forms Gmrdidn Office.-. Promissory Sale, at the



T. Bullock. JJAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OP HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1.30 p.m. 0 LET—STABLE and LOOSE BOXES, opposite the County Saleyards, also Dwellinghouse, together with Paddock, lately In occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards, afford a good opening for a person to take in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are snitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once, T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a Tory low rental, COTTAGE of , four rooms in Ker mode street ; COTTAGE of six rooms in Tancred street; SHOP andDwellrng house in Moore street. T. BULLOCK. TTiOR SALE—IOO ACRES, fenced ith F lire fence} partly cultivated ; situated about four miles from the town of Ashburton.' T. BULLOCK FOR SALE—That valuable piece of LAND opposite “ The, Grange,” being Let 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a. Sr. . 28p,, situated only twe miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN POR £26. i Acre first-class LAND at Hampstead, for sale at the above price, on liberal terms. Apply te T. BULLOCK.



fJIO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. "TOR SALE—A BREECH-LOADER, : ‘ ' by Cogswell and Harrison; quite equal to new, all requisite ap pliances s price lew. T. BULLOCK. •fyfONEr TO LEND, at a low rate of wards. interest, In sums of £6O and iip- Apply to T. BULLOCK. r LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East tatreet, lately in the occupation of Mr 0. Truckle. Apply to * T. BULLOCK. mo 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 he 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.



T. Bullock, AU 0T I ONEETt, E STATE AND . GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAA R, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchasairig clause FARMS. 271 acres a roods, fenced and cultivated; situated about three aud a-half miles from the Town of Ashburton. 207 Acres partly: Unproved, situate In .the Upper. Ashburton road district. 542 Acres, 1 rood (in one block) unimproved, situated about live miles frara Ashbur ton, on Winchmore run. Acres, 3 roods, about one mile from the Ashburton river, also on Winchmore run; 127 Aeries fenced and cultivated, situated in theWakanui district. 35 Acres first-class land, all fenced and culti vated (very early selection), about two miles from the town of Ashburton. S 3 Acres securely fenced and cultivated, situated near Waterloo, on the Long beach Estate.' There is a comfortable four-roomed cottage on the farm; : *66 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. »2o 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. 130 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 Halt’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 236 Acres, situated hear Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. Jo Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 307 Acres about l mile from Hinds railway Station, on Maronan run. SUBURBAN, PROPERTIES. Lot iy half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, on which is erected ’ a Dwellihg-hbuse of seven rooms} this is a desirable property, and will ba sold cheap. Lril It, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5; robmed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash} balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot $4, 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 liberartenhs of payment. 1 '278 —First-class land, good site for private I house. ! TOWN PROPERTIES. 539— Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77*— Kermode street, 33 —Comer section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337—Moore street, on which is erected cottage andblacksmith’s shop. 9,5,906, Eiist street North, also T.S. jfl, comer of Wakanui road and Cox street; . This valuable section contains about half ah acre, and has five chains front •E«. 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. Lot I 34 —Quarter-acre to be sold cheap. Lot 89—Quarter-acre, cheap, and on easy terms. Lots 357, 358, each Quarter-acre, with Cottage hf four rooms enacted thereon, TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Mr Geo. • Womer. There is a three-stalled stable, andotner necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. tain KatateAgunt



w. H. Gnndry. W. H. GUNDRY, INSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, BAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Olover, Grass, and Goree Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick’s, Wood’s, , Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Opal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, <fec,, &c. t &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2.000 £3,500 I TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current TatC of interest. W. H. GUNDB Y, ' Ashburton. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon approved 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 Gonipany 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. ■* Business Notices QOALI OOALII OOALttl The undersigned have just received a large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE * And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current rates. MATSON, COX, & Co., 902 a West street.



ON DON BUTCHERY. TANORBD STREET, ASHBURTON. O. Digby, BUTCHER, Begs to inform his customers, the public of Ashburton, and surrounding districts, that he is supplying the Primest Meat at Christchurch Prices, for CASH ONLY. .Roast Beef ... from 3d. Corned Beef ... ~ 2id. Mutton ... ~~ ~ l|d. Sausages ... ... „ 4d. Small Goods of every description at equally IoW rates. Aug. 1, 1881. 3520 SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, HaVbLOOK BTKEKT, AsHBUBTON, 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 6d. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages 6d. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 R BEATEN 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, i&c. A Good Selection of the best Literature. Other Goods too numerous to particular ise. Pribes very Moderate. Note the address— SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Next the Guardian Office, East street. 2060



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, &0,, how on the ground. The management will be entrusted to Mr J. Keie, whom we can thoroughly recommend to the public. Christchurch, June 18, 1881. 88c EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874 J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE. PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH carefully extracted. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93C R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER, All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason* able prices. 197 a



[ Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan moKenzie, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in. his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines ana 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. 60c d. McKenzie, Proprietor.



L B I 0 N HOTE COLOMBO STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. L, W. DANIELS... ... Proprietor. Every accommodation will be afforded visitors and the travelling public at this hotel. . ~r 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 with every comfort as a first-class Restaurant and Family Hotel, are now open to the public. Oafd and spacious Dinmg-roohls, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Siffoons, Read ing, Smoking-, and. Chess Rooms ; Single Bedrooms and suits of Apartments. The elevation of the Hotel is extremely healthy, and the views from the ’upper rooms simply magnificent. Terms moderate. S. X"HAWKINS, 873 a Manager. R S FENWICK’S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. 872 a ~MRS FEN WICK. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. C. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor.



Boarding Houses, &c. REALLY GOOD BOARDING 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 quietand coinfort. MRS MUTCH (Late of the Ashburton Hotel). 9850 The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patroi b, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancrbd 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. inm- Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancrbd 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. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Tancrbd street, Ashburton. 886



SINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. 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. Meals la each. Good Accommodation for Boardeirs and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Oookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. OODFOR THE MILLION. THE A 1 RESTAURANT, TIMARU. It Beats the Christchurch Coffee Palace. Hot Pies and Coffee ... 6d. Mince Meat and Coffee ... 6d. It is close to the Railway Station, so don’t forget to run over while the train stops. A smart waitress in attendance. r 01*1 Dr James Murdoch, JJAVING taken the House in Bur nett street, at present occupied by Mr Cambridge, Chemist, will COMMENCE PRACTICE in Ashburton, on MONDAY, Meals ... Is. 213 16th Jane, 188 L 961 a



Properties F OR SALE AND TO L!?T. FARMS. 1,100 acres of First Quality Land, acres in crop, balance hi grass' ‘dnd;* feed. There Is a SubsfamSi house and all necess&yoatbo land is securely fenced ■■ .u» arum?/. ttttn RS. 17307, 1735?; '17275, : 17W7r taining 195 acres of good Land? Kedrsly English l ]_ is a good substantial and all necessary outbuildings on ■( 240 'acres of Splendid Land, ii«tt tbh above. This Farm ls in ahlgh''4tata 'tH cultivation and abundantly Wattabdi*' ‘ 1 370 acres of prime quality Land/bn 'the celebrated Longbeach ’Estate. 150 acres in wheat, balance in grass StiAhle. This Farm is wen fencMj StibdividbdilOld well watered. ID7 acres in the Ashburton district, *!! in grass, well fenced, and subdivided and . watered. Subject to a lesnb, ‘‘wit'htptfr chasing clause; having4i ybirs to fak.’ 1 '564 acres, near a railway station, all fenced. 340 acres of it ih grabS, r l3O sSitta; had one crbp off, balariCe : in xus4d«ik. This land is well watered: farm buildings on the property,’ SBfSSroald make a Capital Sheep’Ffrihf- • c " ■' ' ,w ' ' 100 acres within afoWmileii of Auibhur-. ton, partly broken’bp and' ierf3y'; T f6it cropping. • ~ J ‘"' ' / 200 acres near the sea beach; m good heart, well and securely fended; ' 131 acres of Good Land, highly im* proved, near Tinwald. RS. 29610, 29511, 29512, containing 410 acres, in its native state. Partly fenced. ? 220 acres on the Westerfield Run, in tussock. Will either be sold, orlet bn a purchasing clause. ’ ■ M = • 425 acres near Lyndhurai, fenced ’and partly in crop. Well watered. 1 " ~‘ 700 acres on the Hinds, unimproved. 220 acres on the Winchmore Run, on* improved. 1 ■ 1 4



TOWN PROPERTIES. T.S. 787, in Peter street, wdth a Well built four-roomed House, securely'fehbed, and well provided in every respect , T.S. 580, close to the railway station and the Public Domain, witbaaboitantial five-roomed House erected-'thereof ‘toge ther with convenient outbuilding^ T.S. T’o9, in WOls e with goad four-roomed House. T.S. 60. T.S. 742, 743, Peter street T.S. 860, Grey street T.S. 118,119, Moore street west T.S. 837, Aitken street T.S. 449, Burnett street SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Good Building Sites on the N.W. JBelt« from J to 5 acres each. A good, well-built six-roomcdjloiue, on half an acre of land, on N.E. Belt A comfortable' two-roomed House, on the Creek road, Walsh's paddock, on \ acre of land. - . u A four-roomed Hbuse, with half an acre of land, bn the N.E. Town Helt TO LET. Two good Four-roomed Houses, at a low rental. • TO LET OR FOB SALE. A large well-finished House of 10 rooms, together with 2 acres of land,'in a dry and healthy situation, within "a, few "minutes’ walk of the Post Office. THIS ;!t ■ a"ifub stantialiy and well-finished : plabey most desirable residence.



A two-roomed Cottage, for removed for sale. A muzzle-loading Gas, In drst-clua order. A breech-loading do do A six-chambered Revolver. 26 tons of good Seed Potatoes. A broadcast Seed Sower; ' A good Wagon, also a Dray. HAXTON AND BEATTIE'S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS. So highly prized by all farmers who have used . them. Poyntz and Op., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON s4i«