and tha Speaker has accordingly given orders to the officers of tlie House * o prevent Mr Bradlaugh from entering. The heat in England is unusually severe, especially in London. At a mili tary review at Aldershot four soldiers were killed by sunstroke, and between thirty and forty affected with it, some of them seriously. Capetown, June 18. The Bill to establish a permanent in fantry force of 5,000 men has been passed by the Assembly, and sent to the Council. The Royal Commission is still sitting at Pretoria, and a strong belief is prevalent that the result of their deliberation will be to recommend the entire surrender of the country to the Boers. The Basutos have commenced to pay their fine, and the colonial forces are being disbanded. [Per s.s. Rotorua, at the Bluff.] London, July 6. According to the latest census returns, the population of London now numbers nearly 4,000,000, showing an increase of half a million during the last ten years. London, July 10. The Right Hon Baxter will probably succeed Mr Grant Duff as Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies. The Monetary Conference, whose object was to promote an international metallic system, has been adjourned until April, 1882. r t i o London, July 9. The police have succeaded in arresting the supposed perpetrator of the horrible murder recently committed a railway carriage on the Brighton line. The murderer, who was arrested at Stepney, has acknowledged his identity with that of the man wanted by the police, but denies that he is guilty of the crime. London, July 11. The Court of Appeal having rejected the petition for mercy of the murderers of the late Sultan, Abdul Aziz, the Ambas sador to the Porte at St. James , has im plored the reigning Sultan to withdraw the capital sentence passed upon the prisoners.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 18, 1881.



Eccentricities of tab Bankruptcy Law.— Timaru Herald gives the following curious illustration of the eccentricities of the law :—A curious case was brought to light in the District Court yesterday. One Stephen Hoskin recently decided to file, and arranged with his solicitor ac cordingly. In due time a trustee was appointed in his estate, who proceeded, by virtue of the power vested in him, to realise on the goods and chattels of the It transpired, however, that in the de claration of insolvency his name had been entered as “Hoskins,” and, in conse quence of this, it was deemed advisable for him to file a second time. This was duly done, and—here begins the strange part of the story—a second trustee elected. The first trustee had realised, so the other was trustee of —nothing. Being of business habits, this position was not by any means suited to his tastes, and ho took the law on the other successfully, as our report of the proceedings shows. The strangest part of the story fits in here. Who pays 1 The first trustee was, apparently, legally elected, why then should he pay the costs 1 The second one was undoubtedly right in suing the first, why then should he be out of pocket ? More seriously, still, why should the estate pay? Thefirsttrusteecouldhavedividedthe money just as well as the second, and it looks as though, in this instance, a large piece has been sliced off the nose for no other reason than to spite the face.



Meetings. jgLGIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The following Ratepayers hereby call a PUBLIC MEETING to be held at the School-house on WEDNESDAY, 20th inst., at 7 p.m., to consider the grounds for the action of the Committee in recom mending the dismissal of the master. Thos. Greenaway John Keir Peter Innes James Shilling James Douyre G. P. Hoatten Edward McGuire Henry Wakelin Thos. Cavill Wm. Cochrane Samuel Scott Win. Duncan David Cochrane J. G. Cox Hy. Evans 266 c Amusements. T O-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. GRAND EXTRA PERFORMANCE or Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Owing to the unprecedented success attending the representation of the above Drama, the Amateur Dramatic Club and Georgia Minstrels have been induced to gIV6 ’ BY SPECIAL DESIRE, ONE MORE REPRESENTATION, Which will positively be THE LAST APPEARANCE Of Little Eva, Uncle Tom, Topsy, and the Company. Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 3s ; Body of Hall, 2s ; Back, Is. Doers open at 7.15 p.m., commence at?? 8 p.m. 281 c



tShrenological entertain- Jf MENT, DELINEATION of CHARACTER, WHILE BLINDFOLDED, BY PROFESSOR SIMON, (Whose Entertainments have been Crowded throughout the South.—See Handbills, Opinions of the Press, and Posters) j ON TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, 19xh and 20th Inst. , At the TOWN HALL, EAST STREET. Admission —Dress Circle and Stalls, 2s; Body of Hall, Is. Doors open at ,7.30; to commence at 8 o’clock. Professor Simon will be in the upstairs Commercial Room at Quill’s Commercial Hotel from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, for the pur pose of giving Yerbal Readings of charac ter. abilities, qualifications, advice, &c. — When and Whom to Marry, How to be Happy W 7 hen Married, How to Succeed in Life. Charts, with full descriptions, can be had. Parents should not miss this op portunity of making themselves conver sant with the character of their children, as, owing to his engagements North, the Professor’s stay in Ashburton will be very limited. 277 c Ashburton county plough- ING MATCH. THURSDAY, zisx JULY, 1881. A Farmer’s Ball Will be held in the Town Hall on ths I above date, under the auspices of the Ploughing Match Committee. Dancing to commence at half-past eight. Liberal Refreshments provided. Gentlemen’s single tickets ... 7s Gd. Ladies 5s Double tickets 10s 6d. May bo obtained at Shearman’s Hotel or from the Secretary. 234 c i. p AILWAY TARIFF. Copies 0 X\i the New Scale of Fares and Charge* on the New Zealand Railways can now be procured at Office of this Paper.



Lectures. A SHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Rbv. S. Slocombe will deliver a LECTURE on WEDNESDAY, THE 20th INST., In the above Church. Subject— “ CROOKED STICKS. ” Admission Free. At the conclusion of the Lecture a Collection will be made on behalf of Mr Slocorabe’s new Church, Ferry Road, Christchurch. 282 c Tenders. T o BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited, before the 23rd instant, for the ERECTION of a Four- Roomed House at Alford Forest. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Guar dian Office, or Post Office, Alford Forest. 2790 I Tenders wanted for plough ing and CARTING Earth from a section in the Town. Tenders to be sent in by WEDNESDAY next. Apply to J. R. STEEL, 278 c Burnett street. SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : Contract No. 40—Re-formation and Metalling 22 Chains Singletree road, near North Ashburton bridge. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, where ten ders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 23rd inst. The lowest or any tender not necesarily accepted. C. J; WENTWORTH COOKSON, Juk., 276 c Surveyor. RENDERS. TENDERS are hereby invited for the ERECTION of a HOUSE (labor only). Plans and specifications can be seen at my residence, and Tenders received till TUES DAY, the 19th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. EDMUND P. COFFEY, M. A., 275 c Burnett street.



W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, INSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick’s, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE- & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



£2,000 ""> £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, cn Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDBY, 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.



Educational. SINGING CLASS.—A Class for YOUNG MEN will be Commenced next Week, the Tonic Sol-Fa, leading to the Staff Notation, will be used. Lessons every Monday, and Thursday Evenings from Bto 9. Terms, one guinea per quarter, in advance. Apply at once. Smith Organ, second-hand, for sale, cheap, G stops. H. J. Weeks, Cameron Street West. 931 a Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. m R. "^J"OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Art?



Publications. Are we to stay here r—a paper on the New Zealand Public Works Policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the Crown Lands and the Incidence of Tax ation, by a Colonist of 22 years standing, price Is, can be obtained at Office of this Paper. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New Zea land. On Monday an “ extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christchurch. — T. B. Craig, Agent for Canterbury. 512 a THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day v «-7;s, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly CPS—BTOP— UUMUMWiW—————W THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. PRICE ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advaj-tisementa »ra very reasonable.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be hold at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD I ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY, 19. Agents for Royso, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 44a



For Sale. ONE DUST. Bone Bust ON SALE, in large or small quantities. Prices, £6 10s and £5 10s per ton. 195 c MAYO & HUNT. TO LIYERY STABLE PROPRIE TORS & CARRIERS. The Undersigned has a large quantity of HAY, CARROTS, and MANGOLDS, which he is prepared to sell at low prices. JOSEPH HUNT, 258 c Wakanui Farm.



N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED, Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian' Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO.



F O R s E. A small FARM of 75 Acres, within six miles of Ashburton, on favorable terms. POYNTZ & CO.



0 It SALE. A FARM of 125 acres, well fenced. The land is of good quality ; all laid down in English grass, and abundantly watered. Haxton & Beattie’s Patent FLEXIBLE HARROWS, and Kell, Meat, and Co.’s Anglo-American CORN and SEED DRILL. POYNTZ AND CO.



F O R S E. T.S. 860. Theis section will be sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO.



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 he sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO.



Public Notices. ¥ O C E. Any person found Trespassing on my Freehold Property, known as the North Side of the Maiden Stream of the Rangi tata, will be prosecuted. ’ ADAM JACKSON. Trading coach Li Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Christ church, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north end of'tho Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up and coming down. „ 229 c ADAM JACKSON. R. MACBEAN STEWART, j of Ashburton, Has Commenced the Practice of his Pro fession in Christchurch. Temporary Residence —The House ori ginally occupied by the late Dr Camp bell in COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent’s Brewery, Christchurch. 119 c \ SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. SOUTH RAKAIA PLAINS WATER SUPPLY. The Ashburton County Council directs the publication of the resolu tion, passed at its last meeting, relative to extraordinary damages to any of the water races constructed by the Council. The Council draws the attention of the land-owners, who have been, or are to be asked to sign the deed of agreement with this Council —to this resolution : Resolved, that in the case of extra ordinary damage to any of the water races constructed by the Council, nothing contained in the deed of agreement shall be held to bind land-owners to repair the said extraordinary damages at their own cost. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July Bth, 1881. 235 c



Public Notices. COUNTY Ploughing Match. Under the auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. THURSDAY, 21st JULY, 1881. In the Paddock ADJOINING THE COUNTY SALE YARDS. Class I—Three-furrow plough. First prize, £6 ; second, £4. Class 2—Two-furrow plough. First prize, £5 ; third, £3. Class 3—Two-furrow plough ; for per sons who have never taken a prize. First prize, £4 ; second, £2. Class 4—Single-furrow plough. First prize, £4 ; second £2. Class • s—Single-furrow plough ; for boys under 17. First prize, £4 ; second £2. SPECIAL PRIZES. Friedlander Brothers —Horse collar, for the best team on the ground. Reid and Gray—Set of harrows, value £7, for the best work done with their two or three-furrow ploughs. W. Anderson —Pair of blinkers, for the best kept set of harness. W. Patching—Horse cover, for the best groomed horses. T. Chambers —A pair of watertight boots, for the best finish in the two-furrow class. Poyntz and Co. —Set of Haxton and Beattie’s harrows, for the best ploughing in the field. D. Fitzpatrick — A pair of watertight boots, for the best feering in the boys’ class. P. and D. Duncan—lmplements, value £5, second prize in class 2. ENTRIES must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on MONDAY, 18th July. RULES. 1. That the quantity of land to be ploughed be not more than half an acre for single ploughs, and not more than three quarters of an aero for double furrow ploughs. 2. The ploughing to be not less than five inches deep. Each ploughman to commence to the right or left of his ground, to be determined when the land is laid off, and go four times round his feering, then scatter the re mainder, making one finish. 3. That teams driven with reins, and under the sole control of the ploughman, only be allowed to enter. 4. That the teams be on the ground by nine o’clock, and ploughing to commence at ten o’clock, at which time a flag will be hoisted, and to end at four o’clock, when the flag will be lowered. 5. That the decision of the Judges shall be final; but any protests against the rules, or for breach thereof, must be made in writing, and handed to the Secretary within one hour after the Judges’ decisions are made known, to be accompanied with a deposit of 10s, the same to be forfeited to the functa of the match should the protest be a frivolous one. GEORGE JAMESON, 215 c Secretary. 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



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



T. Bullock. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1,30 p.m. mO LET—STABLE and LOOSE g 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 suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once, T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a very low rental, COTTAGE of four rooms in Ker mode street ; COTTAGE of six rooms in Tancred street ; SHOP and Dwelling house in Moore street. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE —IOO ACRES, fenced u ith live fence ; partly cultivated ; situated about four miles from the town of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN FOR £26. Acre first-class LAND at Hampstead, for sale at the above price, on liberal toms. Apply to T, BULLOCK. fJIO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—A BREECH-LOADER, by Cogswell and Harrison ; quite equal to new, all requisite ap pliances : price low. T. BULLOCK. TO LEND, at a low rate of wards. interest, in sums of £SO and up- Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, lately in the occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



|0 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. UCTIONEER, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, For further particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, AND AND AT THE Ashburton.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 207 Acres partly improved, situate in the Upper Ashburton road district. 542 Acres, 1 rood (in one block) unimproved, situated about five miles from Ashbur ton, on Winchmore run. 514 Acres, 3 roods, about one mile from the Ashburton river, also on Winchmore run. 127 Acres fenced and cultivated, situated in the Wakanui district. 2$ 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 Waterton, on the Long beach Estate. There is a comfortable four-roomed cottage on the farm. 266 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable S-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improv e d t 84 Acres, Subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with a never failing stream. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, store, etc. Situated on Mr Hart’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 40 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about I 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 ii, 12, i.l, Alford Forest Road, with 5- roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot 34, 3s, each % acre » Mayo’s Block; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12. Trevorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278 —First-class land, good site for private house. TOWN PROPERTIES. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —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. 771, corner of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, close to the bridge and fronting the river. This is a desirable site for a private residence, price low, terms easy. Lot 134 —Quarter-acre to be sold cheap. Lot 89 —Quarter-acre, cheap, and on easy terms. Lots 357, 358, each Quarter-acre, with cottage of four rooms erected thereon. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. 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 t* v T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent



J. T. Ford and 00. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE v COUNTY OF AKHBURTON. jWe beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with- Messrs Friedlander Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry but. the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Barristers, Solicitors, &c. W. F. Wilding, Barrister, solicitor, and NOTARY PUBLIC. Attendance at Ashburton every Friday. OFFICE: NEXT THE MAIL OFFICE, BURNETT STREET. 117 c Branson & Purnell, gARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET.



C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Business Notices. RBEAYEN begs to inform the in , habitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that ho has COM MENCED BUSINESS as General Sta tioner, Bookseller, Fancy Goods, Toys, &c., Birthday Cards and Scraps, Scrap Albums and Photo Albums, in rich variety. Atlasses, Exercise Books, Copy Books, Small Account Books, Day Books, Ledgers, &c. A. Good Selection of the best Literature. Other Goods too numerous to particular ise. Prices very Moderate. Note the address— SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Next the Guardian Office, East street. 206 c



CLEARING SALE OF REMAINDER OF WINTER GOODS, AT W. GAVIN’S, DRAPER, EAST STREET, GLASGOW HOUSE. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. CLEARING SALE, CLEARING SALE. WINTER GOODS. 261 c



mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, 1 TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders hia thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition. A. THIELE. 204 c



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



MO ATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas ARE Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton— M. CARSON. 422 a 3.108 MS PRINTED “To Let ” and j ‘ ‘ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station,



Business Notices P. & D. Duncan BEG lo inform their friends and the public generally that they are about to OPEN A BRANCH IN ASHBURTON, On that Section ADJOINING THE POST OFFICE, For Repairing all kinds of Agricultural Implements. In the meantime inspection is invited to our stock of Ploughs, Drays, Shares, &c., now on the ground. The management will be entrusted to ■Mr J. Kkik, whom we can thoroughly recommend to the public. Christchurch, June 18, 1881. 88c JOHN FOWLER, GROCER, DRAPER, & GENERAL merchant; Tancred street, Ashburton. JOHN FOWLER begs to announce to his old friends and customers that he has again RESUMED BUSINESS, at the old site, Tancred street, and trusts by Moderate Charges and every attention to customers to merit a share of support. Also, TO LET SHOP & DWELLING-HOUSE, Lately occupied by J. R. Chapman. 176 c OTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers' that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c JMRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY. NOW OPEN, For the production of first-class Photo graphs (a satisfactory portrait guaranteed), W. TERRIER'S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. 219 c SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE* CO., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian, 757 a



[OUNTY RIDGING & SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Btardley, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that ho has imported and fitted up on his "premises the necessary machinery for the Manu facture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate be tween Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality, he respectfully solicits their support in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. 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 fid. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages fid. to Cd. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 SHBURTON BOOKSTALL. ON SALE. “ Canterbury Times ” and Dailies Weekly and Daily “ Press ” “Liberty” Dunedin “ Witness ” and “ Times ” “ Timaru Herald ” “ Ashburton Guardian ” and “ Mail ” “ Home News” “ Australasian ” Sealey’s Pamphlet on New Zealand. Latest Novels, Ac., &c., &c. 148 c Gr. J. Martin, 188 c CHARLES HAY. Proprietor.



J. Wilson, SEED MERCHANT, * George street (Opposite the Railway Station, Timaru), Has on SALE the [following SEEDS — Clover—Allsack white, red, and cow grass Grasses—Perennial, poa pratensis, hard fescue, and crested dog’s tail Turnips Carrots Rape And a choice collection of Garden Seeds, of which special mention will be given in the future. 245 c P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— ~ ~ Single and Double At Christchurch— „ „ Single, Double and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWAED, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 4oa Christchurch.



Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). UNOAN McKENZIE, 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 and Spirits will be kept in stock. 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. LBION HOTEL, COLOMBO STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. W. DANIELS Proprietor, GOOD STABLING. 50c D. McKENZIE, Proprietor.



Every accommodation will be afforded to visitors and the travelling public at this hotel. The cellar will be found to contain Wines, and Spirits of the best assortment, at the lowest remunerative rates. 271 c Dunedest 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. Cafd and spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Saloons, 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. S. HAWKINS, 873 a Manager. RS FENWICK’S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. 872 a MRS FENWICK Boarding Houses, &c. Areally 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 quiet and comfort. MRS MUTCH (Late of the Ashburton Hotel). 985 c The A 1 Kestanrant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrol s, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. JSSS* Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER



A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. 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 Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders 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 Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 94a4 TjIOODFOR THE MILLION. THE A 1 RESTAURANT, TIMARU. It Beats the Christchurch Coffee Palace. Hot Pies and Coffee ... 6d. Mince Meat and Coffee ... 6d. Meals Is. It is close to the Railway Station, so don’t forget to run over while the train stops. A smart waitress in attendance. 213 Money. Ttyr ONEY TO LEND (Si the SECURITY of FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD PROPERY, or Loans for short dates, will bo made on any ap proved security. Apply to • Wm. HORNE, Care of P. Cunningham & Co., Ashburton. 54c Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards. on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. Wf ANTED KNOWN—Every descrip * » tion of Plain and Fancy Printin executed on the shortest notice, at th Guardian Office, nearly opposite theßa way Station.