ornament, added greatly to the inures* < this class of exhibits. A great variety u specimens of artificial graining, displayin a high degree of shill, were also shown I> Christchurch tradesmen. Baskets of al shapes and sizes made from osiers, am marked at very low prices, showed tha this useful industry is fairly established A set of strong, rough, but very shape! and serviceable baskets made at Moun Somers, entirely of ribbon-wood, and als marked at strikingly low prices, attractei special attention by the novelty am ingenuity of their man u faf ;t ure. Agricultural Produce.—The exhibit of grain were not very numerous, bu their quality was particularly fine, somi of the samples grown on the driest part o • the plains, bearing testimony to what cai be done by careful selection and gone farming. Wheats were shown varyinj from flS&lbs. to 671hs. to the bushel, oat: up to Sllbs., and barley up to 551bs. I sample of mummy wheat, the beardec grain of ancient Egypt, grown at Ashbur ton, from seed taken out of a mummy case and probably 3,000 years old, was ex hibited as a curiosity. In appearance it is a very strong milling wheat, but I was in formed that it has defects which make i: unsaleable, except at a nominal price. 1 have induced some of the best farmers ir this district to sow some of it for experi mental purposes, however, for I cannot . help thiuking that the children of Israel knew what they were about when they speculated so largely in this cereal. » “There is com in Egypt” is one of the oldest proverbs on record. I was pleased to see a very good collection of farm and garden seeds, grown near Ashburton, with a view to supplying the market on a large scale. This ought to be a much more ex . tensive branch of agriculture than it is at present ; and it is sure to become so as '■ r , soon as the export trade in meat necessi tates high farming. Fine samples of flour, oatmeal, and pearl barley from Christchurch and Timaru were shown. A , very interesting diagram was displayed in this department, exhibiting in colored * l lines running across tabulated columns the - fluctuations in the price of wheat, oats, '' and barley for the last ten years. I was *-, informed that this valuable compilation * had been lithographed, and I have reason ' 1 to think it will be found useful by farmers * and all who are concerned in the grain t trade. ’ There were four exhibits of potato I products, namely, two of starch, and one each of potato flour and perfumed toilet powder. The starch was of fine quality, and showed that this useful material can be successfully produced. These samples were made by hand, one at Christchurch, ' and the other at Ashburton, merely as ex- Esrinients. There seems to be no doubt, owever, that by the aid of machinery ■, this industry might be profitablj estab lished on an extensive scale. I gave ’ particular attention to an interesting ex hibit of five samples of sugar-beet, grown at Ashburton, with the saccharine matter .in two stages of preparation, and the pressed pulp. Some of the roots shown - were stated by the exhibitor to be of in ferior quality for the production of sugar, • but one sample was said to be of the ' right sort. 1 could not form any opinion sas- to /the .possibility of the manufacture of - beet-sugar being profitably pursued, but -ill gathered from my inquiries that the •yield of roots at Ashburton would be very • great, '.something like forty tons to the • sere; and - the exhibitor, who is ex ..perienced in the beet-sugar industry in •Germany, assured me that the percentage iof saccharine matter in the expressed Itqnbeiis 15 per cent, from Ashburton grown roots, whilst in Germany 12 per -Cent.-< hr 1 considered satisfactory. The •samples included one of the juice merely -pressed from the roots, and one of the same juice reduced to the condition of molasses. The next stage towards the production of sugar would have required j'the aid of machinery and chemicals that are not at present available. A specimen of German beet-sugar was shown with the other.articles ; and the whole exhibit was a highly, instructive one. Chicory grown, roasted, and prepared for sale, at Ashbur ton, was: exhibited in all its stages, from the roots to the ’ marketable article in canisters.; Tobacco was shown growing {vigorously in pots, and also in various stages of;preparation, up to finished cakes andioigars madeat Ashburton. Several fine Samples of linseed were exhibited from Ashburton and other parts of Canterbury, aud its application to several useful pur poses was well displayed. A good assort- 1 ftfent'-Cf cordage was shown in native flax and Italian and Russian hemp, and also a large variety of twines of native flax, locally grown linseed and other materials. A manufacturer of twine for binding corn and of cordage seated that he preferred Row Zealand grown linseed to imported hemp, and that he would be glad to take large quantities of it, bat that at present it was not to be got. I may say that I have communicated with several farmers on this subject,, and that I believe next gsr a considerable quantity of linseed will grown, and will be found a very pro fitable Crop. ? The exhibits of leather goods were few in number, but good in quality. They included well tanned basils and black smiths’aprons, from Tinwald,near Ashbur ton j splendid dyed wool mats for car riages and hearthrugs, from Christchurch; harvesters’ and gardeners’ gloves, driving gloves and gaiters, very well made and Very cheap, from Christchurch; and parchment, from Nelson. Woollens and Wobllerfgoods, from Kaiapoi, Roslyn, aqd Mosgiel, including flannels, tweeds, broad cloths, hosiery, blankets, shawls, plaids, rum, etc., were shown in endless variety, aha of Oh unexceptionable quality. Hats of all kinds, including a largo assortment made from New Zealand rabbit fur, were shown 'by a Dunedin maker. Boots and shoes, machine and hand-made, from Christchurch and Ashburton, were shown ifeagniifc* variety.- Confectionery and bread and biscuits, from Christchurch and Ashburton, formed a varied and pleasing exhibit, notably bread made at Ashburton in , French and German .forms. Brush ware, by an Auckland maker, was dis played in great variety and of excellent quality. Soap and candles from several places wc?e shown, the wax and paraffine candles from Rakaia appearing to great advantage. ... Hops, from Nelson, were shown side by side with samples from Tasmania and California, and malt, beers, from Wanganui; vinegar, from Ashburton ; honey and beeswax, sauces and inks, from Nelson ; and a host oPminor' productions all helped to make up an interesting and useful display. Rlectrotypy was exhibited and explained by‘a number of specimens of work done in Christchurch, including medallions, medals; plate, etc., from casts in gold, silver, copper, and nickel, spoons and forks plated, a galvanic battery wit! plated ’fittings, and' silvered carriage fit tings. Silversmiths’ work of fine quality from Christchurch, Ashburton anc TitnSru, including a case of ornaments o pawa shell set in silver forme( an attractive exhibit, and a still men interesting one was a number o handsome clocks made in Ashburton. A useful J> Industry was represented in the manufacture ofa great number of small artimei-frota hope and wood, the workshop of the exhibitor being a constant centre of attraction to ' visiters, especially the younger ones, to whom he duly expatiated on the advantages of turning their hand iopprdfitable peculations. - He informed m»thsi,'‘with a small outlay for topis, boya could easily earn a living at si|S trade in thoir leisure time. Prini ifc branches was exemplified MSMOilllopti'~oprf~in]rnff of workmanship fro» . Ashburton, and yjmyfl A- multitude of beautiful amt useful articles of needlework, woolwork, leatherwork, '.. embroidery, and other female handiwork assisted to vary and •dorr the Exhibition.

! T" ;hcae rotes I have mainly given at tcntii>ll to those exhibits which were of exclusively local production, or connected in some nay with local industries. My report would, however, be incomplete were I to say nothing about the large collection of interesting and instructive objects which, in my opinion, rendered the Exhibition a most valuable educating agent, by converting a great part of it into a museum. These included paintings and drawings by various artists, some of them being fine works of art, photographs, old books, comprising some specimens of black letter and old English; natural curiosities in great variety, a good col lection of coins, antiquities of remarkable interest, a rare collection of Japanese weapons, costumes, and works of art ; models of celebrated buildings, ceramic productions of various countries and periods, and numberless other objects. When we consider how few opportunities the people of this colony have of seeing such things, or learning the humanizing and enlightening lessons they teach, it must be admitted, I think, that exhibi tions such as that I have described serve a most useful public purpose, apart from that of advancing the commercial industry of the inhabitants. Before concluding my report, 1 desire to acknowledge in the warmest terms the ready assistance and untiring attention which I met with from the members of the Exhibition Com mittee, and particularly from the Secretary (Mr Poyntz.)—l have, &c., Edward Wakefield. The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Wellington.

Divorced from Two Hundred Wives at Once.

(Daily Telegraph .) Sidi Muley Hassan, the Sultan of Morocco, has set a touching example of radical retrenchment to his subjects. Constrained to thrift by a financial crisis of no ordinary severity, he has shown the true believers submitted to his rule the way to “ reform their household bills ” in a highly spirited and thorough-going manner. Having completely drained the Imperial Treasury during his successful efforts to suppress the rebellion that raged throughout his dominions last summer, he has just set down the State expenses by some uncommonly sweeping mea sures, the first of which was the reduc tion of his own domestic establishment to about one-half of its normal strength, He dismissed at a blew 200 of his wives, bestowing their hands upon dis tinguished officers of his army, whose pay, in consideration of the'high favor thus conferred, he docked to the tune of some five and twenty per cent. A pleasing feature of this arrangement — to all, at least, except the immediate recipients of his especial grace —is the fact that his Majesty has made his matrimonial dispositions in such sort that all his older moieties have got new husbands, while he has reserved the young ones to gladden his own heartn. Instead of saddling the civil list with provision for these superannuated ladies, he has united them to gallant warriors at a positive saving to the public purse, for the gift of each ex- Sultana has been by him decreed to compensate her respective recipient for

the loss of one-fourth of bis income. Muley Hassan’s popularity, it appears, has been increased to such an extent by this noble self-sacrifice on his part, that a few days ago, as he rode from his palace to the chief mosque, he was greeted with enthusiastic acclamation by the whole male population of Fez, his capital. This is quite a new ex perience for the Moroccan Sultan, who has been for some years past at open odds with his subjects.

THE GORDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1881.



Holloway's Pills.— Weary of Life.— Derangement of the liver is one of the most dangerous of diseases, and the most prolific source of those melancholy forebodings which arc worse than death itself. A few doses of these noted Pills act magically in dispelling low spirits, and repelling the covert attacks made on the nerves by excessive heat, impure atmos pheres, over-indulgence, or exhausting excite ment. The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway’s Pills, which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase the energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive the failing memory. By attentively studying the instructions for taking these Pills, and explicitly putting them in practice, the most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery.—[Advt.] Meetings- Local industries associa tion. TO-NIGHT. The MONTHLY MEETING of the above will be held on WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 11th, at 8 p.ra., in the Town Hall. Business— To receive Sub-Committee's Report and other important matters. S. E. POYNTZ, 759 a Hon. Sec. 4 X rjl HIS TL E LODGE, S. C. An EMERGENCY MEETING of the above Lodge will be held in the Masonic Hall, TO-MORROW (Thursday) Even ing, at 7.30 o’clock. Business—Raising, &c. By order, 766 a R.W.M. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. In consequence of the severance of the Rangitata portion of this district, causing this to be proclaimed a NEW ROAD DISTRICT (under the same name), a MEETING will take place at the Road Board Office on MONDAY, the 30th inst., at 10 o’clock a. m., for the purpose of ELECTING five new MEMBERS, and that Mr R. D. Pullar has been appointed Returning Officer. DONALD M'LEAN, 756 a Chairman. W——^———— Ecclesiastical. CATHOLIC CHURCH. ASHBURTON: Ist Mass, 9 o’clock; 2nd Mass, llo’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and 6th Sundays (when one occurs) of the i month. I RAKAIA: » Maas, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the : month. i 610 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. L ( I THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 6 PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. I Q'3 3 BENNY. \ DVERTISERS aye reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the JjARQEST CIROULA p TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and 1 t)ie prices for advertisements are very reasonable.



Public Notices. rjiHE WRECK OF THE TARARUA. SUBSCRIPTIONS on behalf of a Fund for the relief of the WIDOWS and ORPHANS of the late Revs. J. B. Richardson and J. Akmitage are in vited by authority of the Executive Committee, namely : —Messi-s F. J. Garrick, H. Overton, G. Gould, C. W. Turner, and W. Harris. Intimation is hereby given to the Wef.leyan friends of the Ashburton Circuit that their co-operation by subscription at earliest possible date will be respectfully received by REV. W. KEALL, And W. H. COLLINS. Ashburton, May sth, 1881. 741 a A SHBURTON 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 G29a ("For Saunders Brothers). 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. Gash buyer of grain. JAMES CLARK. March 17 th, 1881. 376 a T HE 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 whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &-c., &c. 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 frequently, though earnestly' desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects for which they were 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. V. R. IN THE SUPREME COURT NEW ZEALAND. CANTERBURY DISTRICT. OF In the matter of The Leases and Sales of Settled Estates Act, 18G5, 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, 19694, 19695, 19696, 19697, 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 Mary 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 po.ver 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 cosls 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 e'ghty-one. HENRY H. TRAVERS, 743 a Solicitor for the Petitioner. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, B ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 46 a C. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saupders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a rpHE 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.



I W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, STATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), GENERAL EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Who (McCormick’s, Wood’s, Osborne’s'! Machine a id Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, Ac., Ac., Ac. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. A PENT AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on 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 A 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-



HIGH SCHOOL, The School will EE-OPEN for the second term on WEDNESDAY, 18th May, at 9.30 a.rn. For farther particulars, apply to the Secretary, or to the Head Master, at the school, between the hours of 10 and 12 a.m. By order. P. MAIN WARING, Secretary. Ashburton, May 9, 1881. 761 a rjIHE -MISSES. HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Moore street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms, per quarter, for each subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday, from half-past three to half-past four, one guinea per quarter. 397 a Tenders fJIINWALD DOMAIN. Wanted, TENDERS for FENCING about 1-& miles wire fencing. Tenders to bo sent" in by SATURDAY, May 21st. For particulars applv to C. PERCY COX, 749 a Chairman. fJIO GORSE CUTTERS. TENDERS WANTED for CUTTING and BURNING GORSE off one side of about 20 miles fencing at Westerfield. Tender to include grubbing up any gorse plants growing alongside of said fences. No tender received after 15th inst. The lowest tender will be accepted if tenderer can prove he is a practical gorse cdtter. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned, who would prefer men known to him. 754 a D. OLIVER. Lost. lOST —From the Hinds Out-Station, Ji Two Bay HORSES.'; . one; branded GD on near shoulder, the other CW oh near shoulder, with a number on the off shoulder. Any person returning the above horses to the Hinds Out-Station will be rewarded. A. McCOLL, 699 a Rangitata Station. To Let. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply ’ to Poyntz and Co., Ashburton. 612 a T o LET. Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed HOUSES to Let. Apply 457 a ■ . POYNTZ & CO. For Sale. THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from the freeholders to oPer 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 1£ 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.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. J^"OTIOE— Tkb Ashburton Guardtan is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the Guardian’’office, opposite the Railway Station.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, 14TH MAY. AT THE BAZAAR. SALE OF Race Privileges, Of the Ashburton County Steeplechases, to take place on the 27th inst., at Grove Farm. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Race Com mittee to sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, on Saturday, 14th inst., The Privilege of Publican’s Booth under grand stand Confectioner’s Booth Gate Fees Right of Sports, without the totalisator Right of Cards Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 764 a Auctioneer. OF DATE OF Property Sale. My NEXT PROPERTY SALE will take place on SATURDAY, 23th 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. rpO CONTRACTORS & OTHERS. TENDERS required for SHIFTING a 2-roomed COTTAGE from Tancred street (back of Ansteo’s) to Mayo’s block. Also REMOVAL of a 4-roomed COTTAGE on T.S. 342, Kermode street (opposite police barracks), to T.S. 241, same street. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned by FRIDAY, 13th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. rjlO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET for CROPPING about SCO acres, 100 of which have been cropped once, the remainder is ploughed and ready for cross-ploughing. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MR W. L. RICHARDS, Near The Grange. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, presently in occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 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 be required to pay current rate of interest on the outlay. For further particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK.



JpOR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft 6in RANGE. Quite new. T o T. BULLOCK. L E T. COTTAGE in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr J. S. Savage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. App l y to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 66 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and part'y in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakarui. 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. S 4 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 bom the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 162 Acres Freehold ) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold j all fenced and sub divided with live, well kept, fences. There are also two wells with a plenti ful supply of water. The land is also broken up, part in crop, and part in English grass. Improvements consist of a well built comfortable six-roomed dwelling-house, also a four-stalled stable and granary capable of storing a cco bushels of grain. 836 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 30 Acres rear Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’b hop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Worner. The-e is a three-?.'ailed stable, andother necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office.



Dan Henderson and Co. TO HOTEL-KEEPERS & OTHERS. Dissolution of Partnership. AN EXCELLENT OPENING FOR A HOTEL-KEEPER. THURSDAY, MAY 12. DAN HENDERSON & CO., Auc tioneers, Ashburton, have been favoured with instructions from Messrs Mutch and M'Kenzie, hotel-keepers, Ashburton, who have dissolved partner ship, to sell by Public Auction, on the Premises, on THURSDAY, MAY 12, At 2 p.m , THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY Known as the Ashburton Hotel. The Hotel stands on a quarter-acre of ground, is a most substantially built edifice, and has been designed specially to supply the wants of such a district as Ashburton. It contains thirty-three rooms, and is supplied with all the needful store rooms, washhouse, and other buildings. An excellent business has been done for many years in the hotel, which was the first established in the district ; and has always been, from its earliest history, in the hands of men of good standing and character. The increase of business has been so great and so rapid that three years ago it was found necessary to pull down the old hotel and supply its place with the present hand some and commodious edifice. The buildings will bo sold subject to the encumbrances that exist thereon. The purchaser of the Property will be required to take over the Stock and Fur niture at a valuation. _ And full information can be obtained on application to the Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 12, At 2 p.m. T. QUILL, Auctioneer. W E have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUO Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District, and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to DAN HENDERSON & CO. Public Notice. QUILL & CO., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, Beg most respectfully to inform the in habitants of Ashburton, and all the Fanners in the district, that they have this day SOLD THEIR BUSINESS AS AUCTIONEERS & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, To Messrs D. HENDERSON & CO., And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask as much or more for their successors. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers. w ITH reference to the above, DAN. HENDERSON, Who will act as principal in the new firm, and an old resident in Ashburton, asks his friends to give him a lift, and they may depend that he will do his best for them. DAN. HENDERSON & CO., AUCTIONEERS 4i2a



Matson, Cot. and Co. Matson. Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. Fortnightly sales OF Stock Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44a 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. 1000000 MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. 0. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. Business Notipes OASH STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street J>ARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED begs to return his sincere thanks to his customers, friends, and the public generally, for the liberal amount of support they have ac corded him during the first seven months, and desires to call their attention to the partnership notice annexed. JOSHUA TUCKER. TN reference to the above, Mr Joshua Tucker, who has for seven and a half years been in the employ of Messrs W. Montgomery and Co., Limited, begs to intimate that he has THIS DAY taken into Partnership MR JOHN GIFFORD RESTELL, who has for ten and a half years been in the service of the same firm, and that the business will in future be carried on under the style of TUCKER AND RESTELL. JOSHUA TUCKER, JOHN G. RESTELL. Ashburton, May 2, 1881. Ashburton Timber and Coal Yards, Cor. NEK. 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 SUP PL Y Of the undermentioned goods, which will be sold at the lowest current rates. Building Timber Of all Descriptions. WIDE KAURI, for joiners work DOOR AND SASHES, of all descrip tions GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes LIME (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 Mannering. Tucker & RestelL Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway mHRESHING BOOKS printed on the J. ' J shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAZER, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a “ T7IVERY man shift for all the rest, Pi and let no man take care for himself, for all is but fortune,” so said Shakespeare ; but Aitken, The Baker, thinks that it is desirable to look after one’s self, and while thanking his friends and customers for their liberal support accorded to him during the past few months, would ask for a continuance of their favors, and at the same time respectfully request those who have not yet accorded him a share of their custom, to GIVE HIM A TURN. Best bread s£d cash. Cakes, Pastry, &c., of all kinds. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON 465 a Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sizes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterproof Clothing, at reasonable prices. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck. Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced prices. 687 a WM. PATCHING. Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, H AS Er Pr 3 Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 548 a Havelock street, Ashburton. Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OF WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN ... PROPRIETOR FIRST-CLASS accommodation. Liquors o' Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 498 a New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. G EORGE W. COLLINSON (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanored 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, 13a per weok. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. 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 Anatee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, 210 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. Conducted by Mrs C. Truckle. 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—Mrs Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 209 a Publications. 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. Forms printed—“ To Let ” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained atth* Guardian Office.