difficulties, the car began to rock u.i. he waves, and, although numbed with the bitter cold, they were compelled to held on tightly for bare life. At inter vals they shouted together, but it was labor lost, and no answer was returned. At last, to their great delight, they es pied the sail of an Italian craft bearing . down upon them. A boat was speedily launched, and they were soon on board, in dry clothes, and making a hearty supper. The ship proved to be the Morosini, bound from Naples to Cette. The captain had, it appears, perceived the balloon during the afternoon, and had actually gone out of his course for several hours in the hope of rescuing its passengers. But the balloon sped along much faster than he, and Signor Penielli was obliged to give up the chase. The meeting in the dark was thus a pure accident. The balloon had drifted about, while the ship had held to its course. The unlucky occupants of the Gabriel were picked up about half-way between the mainland and Corsica, and but for the timely appear ance of the Morosini they must inevit ably have been lost. As it was, M.M. Jovis and Allioth were terribly ex hausted by all they had gone through. The party were landed at Villafranca at half-past nine on the following morning, and their reappearance at Nice was the signal for a general ovation, their friends having despaired of ever behold ing them again. As for the balloon, as soon as they had quitted the car it shot once more into the air with lightning speed, and may be careering still for all anyone knows to the contrary.

AN EPPS-ODE.

(Dulce est desipere in loco). — Horace, Says Horace, “ It Is very sweet Desipere in loco. ” His age, alas I Though cultured, was Not blest with nibs of cocoa. Else why omit The keyword ? It Would help the meaning beaucoup, Dulce ’si, ’tis sweet To-sip-or-eat. What is ?—Why, nibs of cocira. In invalids Morbific seeds Thus treated, find it’s “ no go ” ; If you’d be strong Eschew Souchong, And let your drink be cocoa. From y-udy.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY MAY 19, 1881.



Holloway’s Pills. —A certain cure for Headaches, Bile, Loss of Appetite, and Low- J ness of Spirit.—These Pills can be taken with- ■ out danger from wet or cold, and require no interruption from business or pleasure. They act mildly on the bowels, strengthen the stomach, and promote a healthy action of the liver, whereby they purify the blood, cleanse , the skin, brace the nerves, and invigorate the whole system. They effect a truly wonderful change in a debilitated constitution, as they create a healthy appetite, correct indigestion, remove bile, giddiness, headache, and palpita tion of the heart. Plain directions for the use ] of this medicine, at once so mild and efficacious, j are affixed to each box. ■. iL X ] Thistle lodge, 627, s.c., 1 ASHBURTON. ! The Regular Monthly MEETING of the above Lodge will be held THIS /(THURSDAY) EVENING, at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, at 7.80 p.m. Visiting Brethren invited. By order of the R. W. M. G. GAUKRODGER, 823 a Hon. Sec. O E. An Extraordinary MEETING of the Exhibition Committee is hereby called for THIS EVENING, at the upper room of Town Hall, at 8 p.m. A'full attendance requested. S. E. POYNTZ, 830 a Hon. Sec, UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. The FIRST ELECTION of Members of the Board of the Upper Ashburton Road District shall be held in the Road Board Office, Westerfield, at 10 o’clock a.m. of FRIDAY, the 3rd June next, instead of the 30th inst., as advertised. ' A Poll, if demanded, will take place the same day, and close at 4 o’clock p.tn. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 335 a Returning Officer. Amusements. fJIOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. ± FOR TWO NIGHTS CNLY. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY • 20 AND 21. SIGNOR L. TAMBURINI (Italian Necromancer and Prince of Modern Wonder Workers). M R W. S. MANNING (The Premier Ventriloquist). RALPH LEVOI (Comique and Local Comic Vocalist). HERR F. ELLENG (The eminent Solo Pianist). For further particulars, see Bills. Front seats, 3s ; Second seats, 2s ; Back .826 G. a CATESBY, Agent. RAND MASONIC CONCERT. A Concert will be given in the Masonic Ball, Tancred street, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, Bth JUNE, Tickets can be obtained from members of the Committee: Bro. R. W. Shearman, P.M.Z. Bro. W. H. Gundry, W.M. ; H. 18° I Bro. G. St. Hill, S. 1 Bro. H. Stephenson, P.M. 1 Bro. 0. Braddell, P.M., S.E Bro. J. Bradley, W.M. Bro. R. Friedlander, S.W. Bro. H. Zander, 1.W., P.S. Bro. Thos. Quill, P.M. s - 1 Bro. W. Sparrow, W.M. " Bro, S. B. Nelson, S.W. Bro. D. M'Farlane, S.W, Bro. W. H. Zouch, S.W. s f o. E. : Saunders, S.W. l b' Bro. H. J. Weeks, Musical Director. r 'AH Masons are particularly requested ■- td attend in regalia. w Dbp» open at 7.30 p.m. ; to commence § p.m. HENRY ZANDER, ' Sgtja Hon. Sec. mHB GUARDIAN is on every Tea I", Table in Ashburton.



Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS aro invited for supplying TREES and PLANTING 8 acres of the County Salt-yards site, near Ashburton. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Particulars, with plan of ground to be planted, are on view at the Council Chambers, Ashburton. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 18, 1881. 824 a rpO CONTRACT PLOUGHMEN. WANTED—TENDERS for CROSS PLOUGHING 150 acres of ground near Dromore ; furrow slice, 9x5. To be completed by June 24. Water on the ground. Tenders to bo addressed to G. W. Dolamore (not later than May 21), Chertsey. 817 a Found. TWELVE RAMS, long-wooled, strayed from Chertsey on the 16th Inst. Brand, red dab on top of head. G. JAMES, 818 a Chertsey. 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 Ecclesiastical. c ATHOLIC CHURCH. ASHBURTON: Ist Mass, 9 o’clock ; 2nd Mass, llo’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. RAKAIA : Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. 110 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. Lecture. M ILD WATER HYDROPATHY. CURE, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 24th. A Lecture, Explaining the principles of Hydropathy and its practical application to various diseases, will be delivered in Ashburton by MR S. WALLIS, of Christchurch, formerly of Smedley’s Matlock Bank, England. Lecture to Commence at 7.30. ADMISSION FREE. Impounding Notice- IMPOUNDED at South Rakaia, May 12, from Rokeby, 15 SHEEP and one long-wooled RAM. Ear mark—punch hole in off ear, a piece out of end of near ear. Also, from Somerton, 38 SHEEP, a mixed lot. Ear marks—Front notch, 1 swallow fork, 2 back notches, 1 tip, 1 back notch, 1 ear slit, 2 back notches ; brands indistinct. If not released by 30th May they will be sold at noon. GEO. SHELLOCK, 832 a Poundkeeper. 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 051 Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, Ac., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



£2,000 AND £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. 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. ART UNION.—The Art Union for SADDLE and BRIDLE will take place at Henderson and Co. ’s Salerooms, on SATURDAY NIGHT, at 8 o’clock. 833 a HBURTON MILLS. 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 G2oa (For Saunders Brothers). M ESSRS H A BAKER & BROWN, VELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, Beg to thank their Customers for past favors, and to inform them that they have RE-OPENED THEIR BUSINESS, In Temporary Premises, on the old site, pending the erection of commodious brick premises. All work entrusted to their care will, as heretofore, receive prompt attention. A 1 SHBURT ON SALEYARDS. In consequence of Tuesday, the 24th instant, being the Queen’s Birthday, and a General holiday, the ORDINARY SALE OF STOCK WILL NOT TAKE PLACE, BUT WILL BE Postponed To the following TUESDAY, 3i st MAY. HAY T. SMITH, 819 a Lessee.



Public Notices- Ashburton borough council. ELECTION OF AUDITORS. In pursuance of the Municipal Corpora tions Act, 1870, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1870, I hereby give notice that an ELECTION for TWO PERSONS to serve as Auditors for the Borough for the ensuing year, will bo held at the Borough Council Office, on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of June next. Nominations, in the form prescribed in the 2nd schedule of the last mentioned Act, will be received at the Town Clerk’s office up till noon on MONDAY, the 23rd day of May. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, IGth May, 1881. 795 a SPARROW CLUB. MEMBERS of this Club are informed that they can procure POISONED WHEAT on and after SATURDAY NEXT, May 21st, at Mr. Cambkidge’s Chemist’s Shop, East street, Ashburton. Price to members, 15s (id per bushel. H. C. JACOBSON, 821 a Hon. Sec. ESTERFIELD 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 ALFRED COOK, news runner for the Lyttelton Times, Canterbury Times, and Star, is prepared to undertake the distribution of circulars, hand-bills, Ac., and to do general light porter work, and odd jobs. 794 a V. IJIHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exis tence for a period of more than seven years, it is believed that the objects for ■which it was established are not sufficiently understood. It is desired to set forth in a concise form information respecting the business which this office undertakes : 1. The charge of all kinds of money trusts, such as Marriage Settlements, moneys to be invested for the benefit of Minors, moneys bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whoso legal owner is unknown or cannot bo found, Ac,, Ac. 2. The administration of the wills of persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ment of their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment of private persons as executors, who not un frequcntly, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects for which they w r ere appointed, and conse quently involve themselves and those whose interests they are striving to pro tect in costly and harassing litigation. 3. The administration of all estates of which no disposition has been made by will, whenever relatives do not wish to in cur the responsibility of administration, or cannot from any cause obtain the neces sary powers to act. In such cases it is the duty of the Public Trustee to discharge all legal debts so far as the assets extend, and divide the residue amongst the next of kin. 4. The administration of the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts. 5. The charge of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who has been absent from the colony for ten years, having left no known agent. The cost of administering estates is very small. Information may be obtained from all agents. R. C. HAMERTON, 729 a Public Trustee. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. CANTERBURY DISTRICT. In the matter of The Leases and Sales of Settled Estates Act, 1865, and In the matter of— -Ist. The Rural Section numbered 8340, in the Christchurch District, in the Provincial District of Canterbury; and 2nd. The nine Rural Sections num bered respectively 1911, 1998, 2946, 1 9694, 19695, 19696, 19997, 19746, and 19747, in the District of Timaru, in the said Provincial Dis trict of Canterbury ; and 3rd. The eleven Town Sections num bered respectively 342, 421, 433, 452 , 456, 495, 497, 509, 510, 514, and 636, in the Town of Ashburton, in the said Provincial District of Canterbury : All settled by the will of William Barnard Rhodes, late of the City of Welling ton and of Highland Park, near the said city, merchant, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Maky Ann Rhodes, in the will of the said William Barnard Rhodes mentioned, did on the twenty-ninth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-one, present a petition to the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Christchurch, praying that an Order might be made by the said Court vesting in Sarah Anne Rhodes, William Waring Taylor, Thomas Mason, and John Studholme. as the Trustees of the said will, and in the Trustees or Trustee for the time being of the said will, a general power of leasing the lands hereinbefore mentioned, or any part of the same, for terms of years in possession not exceeding twenty-one years for an agricultural r or occupation lease, and not exceeding forty two years for a building or repairing lease, with a general power of entering into preliminary contracts to grant such leases, subject to such conditions as the said Court should think fit: And that the costs of the petitioner and of all other persons served with or propely appearing as respondents to the said petition of the said application, and incidental thereto, might be taxed, and that such costs when taxed might be a charge upon the said estates, or some of them : Or that the said Court might make such other Order in the premises as should seem meet. As witness my hand this fifth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-one. HENRY H. TRAVERS, 743 a Solicitor for the Petitioner. 0T 10 E TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery of this Paper occur. W. H. ZOUCH, Proprietor. THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day’s news, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly



Matson, CO2, and Co. JMatson, 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 Timvald, 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 OP Stock Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. ORDINARY SALE OF STOCK WILL NOT TAKE PLACE, BUT WILL BE POSTP O N ED To the following TUESDAY, 31st MAY. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44g Dan Henderson and Co. SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1881. Clearing Sale. POSITIVELY WITHOUT RESERVE. D HENDERSON & CO. will offer , for sale on Saturday next, the 21st inst., at their Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, at 12 o’clock sharp— Crockery, Glassware, Clocks, Pictures, Gas Pendants, Kerosene Lamps, Cheese, Chick-wheat, Empty Cases, Crates, Kilderkins, etc., etc. Absolutely without any reserve. T. QUILL, 827 a Auctioneer. For Sale. W E have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUG Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm conaists 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. THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from the freeholders to offer FOR SALE by Private Treaty— T.S. 104, situated in Tancred street, on which are erected Two substanti ally-built and roomy SHOPS and DWELLING-HOUSES. Also, Lots 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, part of R.S. 8767, containing about acres. These Sections adjoin the properties of Messrs Orr and Sheppard, and, from their prox imity to the town, form a desirable site for a private residence. Apply, Poyntz and Co., 595 East street. AND FOR SALE. 564 ACRES improved Farm, situated at Dromore, of which 370 acres are laid down in gi’ass, 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 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 CUFF & GRAHAM, 597 a Christchurch. ■—i■—————b— ——n— Educational. fJIHE MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Mooie 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 I— —— "I MaammMß——« 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. L apital £l,ooo,ooo. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. MoDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. WANTED KNOWN—Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy Printing executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, nearly opposite the Rail way Station.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 21. IMPORTANT SALE OF Timber, Firewood, Ac., &c. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions Mr Alpheus Hayes to hold a CLEARING SALE, AT HIS TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, 21st INSTANT, OF IrA AAA FEET OF SAWN 15U,UUU TIMBER, Comprising— One and three-quarter inch Boards R usticated Flooring Lining Mouldings Gate Posts, Ac. Also, LATHS and SHINGLES. KA CORD FIREWOOD, in Din lengths. KA CORD FIREWOOD, in 4ft lengths. Terms at sale. Sale at 11 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 788 a 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. F OR SALE, CHEAP. 127 Acres first-class LAND, fronting on the Wakanui Creek, being Rural Sections 20632 and 20033, 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 FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET for CROPPING about 300 acres, 100 of which 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. rpO 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 bo required to pay current rate of interest on the outlay. For further particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. JjlOR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft 6in RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, In sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbukton. 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 cam fort able 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakanui, about six miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements —seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improved. 84 Acres, subdivided into four paddocks, 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.



Barristerr, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. B 46 C. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Business Notices. 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. WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a ip me* QO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele, Having made arrangements for the season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, is prepared to deliver the VERY BEST BREAD in any part of the town and suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Cash customers liberally dealt with. A fresh supply of BISCUITS always on hand. 206 a Wood & Co., Brewers and bottlers, Ashburton. Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED begs to return his sincere thanks to his customers, friends, and the public generally, for the liberal amount of support they have ac corded him during the past seven months, and desires to call their attention to the partnership notice annexed. JOSHUA TUCKER. TN reference to the above, Mr Joshua Tucker, who has for seven and a half years been in the employ of Messrs W. Montgomery and Co., Limited, begs to intimate that he has THIS DAY taken into Partnership MR JOHN GIFFORD RESTELL, who has for ten and a half years been in the service of the same firm, and that the business will in future be carried on under the style of TUCKER AND RESTELL. JOSHUA TUCKER, JOHN G. RESTELL. Ashburton, May 2, 1881. Ashburton Timber and Coal Yards, CoRNE OF WEST AND HAVELOCK STREETS, Next Messrs Jameson and Roberts. THE 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 desciip tion GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes LIME (Kakahu and 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 Mannoring. Tucker & Eestell. S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “ The Guardian office.



Business Notices. R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright ami General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU RE AND BEDDING j M A N U FACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS.. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 294 a A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Bay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick. Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 100 a Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always on hand a good assort ment of General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. Clothing —ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy Trousers, which will be sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women’s, and children’s, at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of Groceries, etc. Families in and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the best way possible. Wines and Spirits of the beat brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. EDICAL HALL. ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBBIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93C jst EW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED 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. SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and small quan tities, and all orders will be promptly executed. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. _ Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [lamited.J



Business Notices. sasr THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, "or the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. ggS'A comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials irom well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand; and the principal claim set fourth wasitsbeingmade Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of reape cal try standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. i We would point out to intending pur chasers that any perssn erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. We ha ve had instances brought under our notice where scmepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless th se practices are at once stopped. ADDRESS M'Lean Bros. & Rigg, IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET MELBOURNE TRADE MARK*. M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, ither direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. Notice. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M’Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth Street Melbourne.