The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 2-No. 347.1

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1881

lprice-one penny

[published every evening,



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer,, valuer, COM MISSION AGENT, &c. Land-Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Fnrnitnre and. Effects, Pigs, Poultry, ; and .General Produce. WEEKLY SALE SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock sharp, commencing in the ‘ 7 Yards with HORSES. LAND. SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS ........ REQUIRED. LOANS—t am open to receive applica tions‘dh approved freehold security. Oats purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advices; made on Wheat shipped to Lowest.possible charges. agent tor the Transatlantic FIRE-INSURANCE COMPANY. Everyt class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 281 a.i • ALFRED HARRISON. * ,■ ■« ~ ~, ■ ■ , 4 : : pREDK. : p AVITT, E/ st- Street (Close to the Railway .! •’ StatiOnV Ashburton, LaM and. General Commission Agent. Orditrs taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle •nd Mfdvem Coal (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of, all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &ic. ' * : . do? a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. 0 k, FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS' AND " ' LAND BROKERS ' Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government .Contract Surveyors, Triangle, • Wakanui Road, near Post-office .. ASHBURTON. , 374, EiJßdbspii & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, Lh .^AUTHORISED. AJTD LI CRN'S ED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Herkfoeo Street, Chris jcchurch. ..;, . 674 Exporters, &c. Josepli Clark, T‘N I MEfee HAN T, Ashburton and Tikwald. Mr Joseph. Cluik announces to Grain Dealers.fi andFarmers* that he has OPENED; q,, Branch Office in Burnett street, .Ashburton, for , the purpose of carrying oh the Business of a Grain Merchant, StOtk and General Commission Agent. ? Highest price ‘given for Grain. Storage rat lowest current rates. J Q, BE C LIB K, <-j ( ,1 .Ashburton,, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar.^ and Co., LicikiEED Street, Christchurch. p 'bRGKERS & GENERAL n MERCHANT)! FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market tO;bsst advantage. : . ; 63a „ O' V A R M E R S. D., D. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, > Christchurch, TTitu special facilities for the satisfactory disposal of Grain ! and s Produce entrusted to him. f>; ; hi:: • "■ • Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, W,iU,be immediately offered, in the best markets, Tand, .the highest value guaranteed.’ J 256 a



Business Notices. CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery's, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 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 Titnaru—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 AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 4ofia Christchurch. IJIHE SECRET OP SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT ? L—Because they import nearly all the Goods they, sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2.—Because they bay chiefly for. cash. 3. —Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4. —Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others. ORR AND £O. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In the following Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s 6d Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices ! Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s fid upwards We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best pat terns and styles



SHIPMENTS TO ENG NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. jr MaMg & Go. Make ADVANCES on WH^l^|‘i ■. .hands or salej4ft (; "liopdftii, and,,, guarantee Lowest Ratesl of j Freight. i The successful ■ result of their ship ments on-N6half ’bf clients last season is s safficieht ' ifcat consignors’ in terests are well protected by their agents in London.^r. .•^,nrri f Prompt raturnaand minimum charges may be rellddtipoh. • 1 ‘ *' > ■ S22a xvjUi'v t yii To n, ; m . :& e r T. till U'.i.i i>i = - y We are BHYEKS of WHEAT, OATS, 'and all kinds of Produce, or will make*MBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for.shipment »to England or colonies. Oornbags supplied. ■ , ■ . Grarft. Season, 1881. r E art ‘prepared tb make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship- B placed on bnr ihands.: We have .cfeSL a lM'rtrt6lish«d Agendies in Liver- GlasiowuHalK Dublin,and Antwerp, these Imarkete : »; • w required. Our charges are regulated pa. v 7-,“yr?^^ oT T>riflßr :>T OjrrJF-A ftM EH S: B.ohh«m arh {PURCHASERS Oamaru or,at any other hurch.



We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED ERENCH MERINOS. Boots. We are showing some beautiful im ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s Boots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s 6d upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets OJlll AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Ashburton, Aprtl, 1881.



Business Notices. BjS Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTU RE R S I (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow Ploughs), further beg to draw the attention of Farmers to their new and unproved Corn and Seed Drills'; Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Inpod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears tor 1, /, d, or 4 horses, &c., &c. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents fob Clayton and Shuttleivokih’s Traction and Poktable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Imer cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99a T. R. Hodder and Company, ■\RAPERS, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CO d C 3 o 8 Og ce 55 The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, \ elvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T. R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Rbslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods , Drapery, Clothing , Boots, dec. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT —Children’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 150 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’a colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Tics, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand —the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, hot to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers —One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. 3s- I I— -< C= m Aitken and Roberts, BURNISHING AND GENERAL IRON MONGEES, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE DW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware "I , , ~ „ oo Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Curd^AUllsfChurns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveyors Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifl«s, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall md Umbrella Stands , •, Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West.



F URNISHING! FURNISHING p. PATERSON Is NOW SHOWING, in hia NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of :e , -cr’:e,:isriT'cr:e-:3 IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK. AND UPHOLSTERING OP THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. CA MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. L62a Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots of THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made a Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Water tights, rom 13s. 6d. Men’BShoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. (id.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. Cd. OUR OWN MAKE. BUY FROM THE AND THE MONEY IN THE OOLCNYj



Business Notices. YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES- Qi AYE _ Two Shillings Tn the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH _ ~ TAYLOR AND PAPPfe, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREEI ; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT- nnr'TCTPUm-rH HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRIS 1 LHURtn. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, Sid. per lb. Table Rice,'7lbs. for Is. Cd. New Jam, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6cl. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344.



500 Q u 0 T o a b tlO N s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 to ;£S -3 'M- to 4<h to scl. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] Asaph-st.) 461 a



FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c, &C. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE —LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a



AND John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, OPPOSITE TWENTY MAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, First-class Assortment of BEGS to announce that lie has OPENED UP a. v ~ ■ SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’and Children s Boots and oboes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E. S., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of. Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738



WHOLESALE IRON KITCHEN RANGES, Thomas Crompton, MANUFACTURER OF -GALVANISED SPOUTING* ; T?TT>rTr PAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS RIDGE CAP, uuw " pc £ TABL £ WASHING FWNACES. CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. . T/N HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re . (j. MnvFD into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises m tm a«VStreet (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with j ' tlie Droduction of tlio various branches of hia TnoTv Rusted to him with despatch and Sd of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. /J - Zai J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N B -Best and Cheapest.' Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold pJSL House, end Laud Let or Sold. . Cerlific.ta ot B.rths, Deaths, aad Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and-Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WJREyiP&OMFTLY ATTENDED TO.



STASHING DAY REFO^Jfc the family wash IN HOURS * = k r.fjjl Without rubbing or boilimr, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelvetreo’s Patent WASHER, WRINGBJR & MANGLER. Three Machines in’iSDe. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR" WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 16 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48a



Family boot & shoe depot, felj Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitheito. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. _ CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a BLSON, Pure MO ATE, A'ISD CO.’S Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ARE ... 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. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARS ON. 422 a



Business Notices. Q A S H 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 tho 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. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchurch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877-1 Eotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. cr -a : n ® Q J. F. Stratz,' atchmaker, from London A a <s P Q ST Kl J. P. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with . English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 012 6 236 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. JpiOß - CLASS TAILORING IO TO JIBS' L 0 B L 0 W T A 1 L O B He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select ’ from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will got the best material at the lowest prices. EAST STREE L IT B Li 0 w T A 1 L O B Just arrived, per Pleiades— LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, and r .. COATINGS, forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 15 - 0. 3ENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. JSS' Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget coats, bound edges, at 15s. Gd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. Cd. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT Cs. Gd. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. Cd. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



Business Notices. Great reduction in WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his i patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on Sale. t All kinds •of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c-> at current rates, A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A, The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple, Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton- S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 445 a Consultations. L, FLEMING’S ' NOVELTY CONSULTATION, NO. 2, ON THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru on Tuesday, May ■ 24, 1881, Including the New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. 3,000 Subscribers at ... 10s Each. Each Ticket has a chance of winning THREE PRIZES. N.Z.G.N.H. First Horse ... ... ... ... £350 Second Horse 125 Third Horae ... 50 Starters and Non-starters 145 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse ... ... ... ...£175 Second Horse... ... ... ... 75 Third Horse ... ... ... ... 50 Starters and Non-Starters ... ... 115 MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse ... ... ... ...£175 Second Horse 75 Third Horse ... ... ... ... 50 Starters and Non-starters 115 As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chance of Winning Three Prizes for Each Ticket. The drawing will be held under the supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and results advertised in daily papers. Intending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent, exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., 631 a High street, Triangle, Christchurch.



IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES' PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns of Akaroa, from British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of no matter how long standing. Yeridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s eviL Eminere, or White Ointment, for all swe: lings and inflammation in any part of the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post free, at Is <sd and 2s 2d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. Thesa drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will bo forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. Address: MRS C. BURNS, Akaroa. 697 a o TICE 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.