Jacques’ bloody threat eould iwi ..., . to this stranger. He threw his fat little arms ro;>n the young man’s neck, whispering closely in his ear, whilst his blue eves stared with fright at his own tale. ‘ I saw an arm and a hand —all naked and dead, and a bit of blue dress and some long hair ! Jacques did say it was a dog, but it was not—it was not! (To be continued.)

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Eggs boiled soft are more nutritious than, raw eggs; but if a person could really eat raw meat it would prove more nutritious than cooked meat, because a portion of the goodness or richness of the meat goes out of it through the process of cooking. Thus, the more meat is cooked, the leas nutritious it becomes.



Meetings. S £ 06IERSET LODGE. The Regular Monthly MEETING of this Lodge will be held TO-MORROW EVENING, at 7.30,, in the Hall, Tancred street. Brethren are requested to attend to receive certificates, which arrived by last mail from Home. Visiting Brethren invited. By order of the W.M., GEO. F. HENRY, 685 a ' Hon. Sec. JpUBLIO MEETING • In compliance with a resolution passed at a meeting of the, Ashburton Borough Council, held on Monday, the 18th inst., I hereby convene a PUBLIC MEETING of Ratepayers, to be held at the Town Hall, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the 28th April, at 17-30 p.m., to consider the .(advisability of calling upon the Govern ment to remove the engine shed from the centra of the town to a more convenient site, the same being a nuisance. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Borough Council Office, April 22, 1881. 593 a MEETING of all Person interested in FORMING a SPARROW CLUB



will be held at the Waterton Library Hall, on THURSDAY, the 28th inst. C24a gT. STEPHEN’S CHURCH. K The ANNUAL MEETING of the Parishioners is appointed to take place on FRIDAY Evening next, the 29th instant, at 7 p.m., at the Library Ball, Tancred street. Business —To receive the Church wardens' report and accounts, and to elect Church-wardens and Vestrymen for the ensuing year. By order. J. WARD, 619 a Secretary and Treasurer. DRAMATIC CLUB. “*~A FULL MEETING of members of the above is hereby called for THURS DAY EVENING, the 28th instant, at 7.30 sharp. BoSINjSSS— To Select and put into Rehearsal the next piece to be performed. S. E. POYNTZ, 613 a Hon. Sec. Ecclesiastical rjATHOIIC CHURCH. . ASHBURTON: Ist Hass, 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. 610 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. Lost.



tt OST—From the Hinds Out-Station, I J Two Bay HOUSES ; one branded “GD On hear shoulder, the other CW on near shoulder, with a number on the off shoulder. Any person returning the above horses to the Hinds Out-Station will be rewarded. A. MoCOLL, 599 a Rangitata Station. Pound. TTIOUND —A small sum of MONEY, on P the Ashburton Agricultural Show Ground, yesterday. Apply, Mr D. Cambbok, Springfield. 617 a 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 BE LET BY TENDER, for two pain crops, 335 acres of good tus sock LAND, situated at Mayfield, near Hinds—s 6 acres broken up. The land is ail fenced, and sub-divided by cross fences ; there is a small timber house and stable. The land can be let as a whole, or leas, from 100 acres to 335 acres. The land trill be shown to anyone by applying to J. Bowick, at Mayfield. Tenders to be sent in not later than Ist May 1881. The , highest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. ’ - G. B. MABLY, Care of Mr J, 0. Lock, 484 a Ashley Bank.



IJI O L E T. Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed HOUSES to Let. Apply 467 a POYNTZ & CO.



Tenders SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS Contract No. 37 —Formation, &c., 65 chains, Muirhead’s road. Contract No. 38—Formation, &c., 60 chains (more or less), Alford Station road. Specifications for the above works can Be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, where tenders will be received until 1 p.m. oh MONDAY, May 2, 1881. The lowest or any tender not necessarily . accepted. 0. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jr., 609 a Surveyor. rnBNDERS .are invited for CROSS : PLOUGHING 150 Acres Tussock Land on the Coldstream Run (about 8 miles from the Hinds Station), 6 inches deep by 9. inches wide ; to be done at once. , Mr John Emmerson, who is on the farm, will show the ground. Tenders to be sent to John Emmerson, St. Albans, ; Christchurch. 618 a C A B T B R S. T 0 - WANTED, at once—TENDERS for '"PARTING a quantity of Grain from ; .Upper Htqds and Buccleugh to the Mount ' - gomera Railway terminus. No tender ’ ; - necessarily accepted. AND CO* ‘ 616 a Ashburton.



tson, Cox, 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. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 Public Notices. 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 629 a ("For Saunders Brothers). Ashburton gas, coal, and COKE COMPANY (LIMITED.) NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. A CALL of TEN SHILLINGS per Share (10s) on unpaid capital has been levied by resolution of the Directors, payable at the registered Office of the Company, Burnett street, Ashburton, on the Ist day of May, 1881. By order. J. WARD, 583 a Secretary.



rESTER FIELD 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. COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS. Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 46 of “ The Counties Act, 1876,” that Electoral Rolls of the Ridings in this County are open for inspection at the following Places, from the 20th April to 15th May, 1881, viz. : Mount Somers Riding—Mount Somers Road Board Office. Mount Hutt Riding—Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven. South Rakaia Riding—South Rakaia Road Board Office. Upper Ashburton Riding—Upper Ash burton Road Board Office, Wester field. Ashburton Riding—Longbeach Road Board Office, Willoughby. A copy of the above Rolls are also on view at the Council Chambers, Ashbur ton, during the above stated period. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, April 19th, 1881. 576 a JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 376 a Educational-



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 Gazette in Bankruptcy. ' V. R. OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors A rt» IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ASHBURTON, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. In thereafter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amend ing the same, and in the matter of the bankruptcy of WALTER LAWRV and WILLIAM ROBINS LAWRY, trading together in co-partnership at Seafield, in the County of Ashburton, as Storekeepers, under the style or firm of W. Lawry and Son, debtors. Notice is hereby given that at the first meeting of creditors of the above-named debtors, held at the above Court this day, Frederick Pavitt, of Ashburton, Commis sion Agent, was elected Creditors’ Trustee in this bankruptcy ; and further, that the said Frederick Pavitt has this day filed in the above Court a written acceptance under his band of the said trusteeship. Dated this 28th day of April, 1881. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court.



E. G. Crisp, Solicitor for Debtors. 684 a IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ASHBURTON, HOLDEN AT ASH BURTON. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and of the several Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of JAMES M'CAUS LAND, of Chertsey, farmer, a debtor. The creditors of the abovenamed debtor having failed to elect a trustee, notice is hereby given that I have appointed Frederick Pavitt, of Ashburton, certificated accountant in bankruptcy, to be creditors’ trustee in bankruptcy of the property of the abovenamed debtor, and that the said Frederick Pavitt has signified to me in writing his acceptance of the said office. Dated this 26th day of April, 1881. W. MARTIN, Clerk of Court. Branson & Purnbix, Solicitors for the debtor. 633 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. uraig, Agent for Canterbury. 512 a



T. Br’Jock. FRIDAY, 29TH APRIL, 1881. Clearing Sale OF HORSES, CATTLE, IMPLEMENTS &o. Under Bill of Sale—Sutherland to Friedlander Brothers. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Homestead, ASHBURTON FORKS, The whole of the FARM STOCK & IMPLEMENTS, Consisting of— -15 Draught Mares and Geldings, thoroughly staunch and good workers 6 one and two year old Colts and Fillies The interest in one Engine and Combine, by Foster 1 Set Elevators, by Anderson 1 Water Cart, with tank 3 Double-furrow Ploughs 3 Single do. do. 3 Sets Harrows 3 Farm Drays 2 Tip Drays 1 Horse-power, with chaffcutter and corn-crusher. 2 Rollers 1 Reaper and Binder, by M‘Cormick 1 do. do. ~ Osborn 2 Reapers, by Anderson 1 Reaper, by Samuelson 1 Spring Cart Blacksmith’s Tools, Horse-covers, Swingletrees &c., ifcc., &c.



Terms cash. Luncheon provided. Sale at 11 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 573 a Auctioneer. JJAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, presently in occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. jrpO 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 bo 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.



1 0 FARMERS. 275 ACRES 275 NEAR ASHBURTON, TO LET FOR ONE CROP OF WHEAT. Tenders, addressed to the Undersigned, will be received up to FRIDAY, 15th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. (OR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft 65n RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. F T 0 E T. COTTAGE in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr J. S. Savage. Apply to 1 * 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, Ashburton.



Daif Henderson and Co.



Public Notice. QUILL & CO., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, Beg most respectfully to inform the in habitants of Ashburton, and all the Farmers in the district, that they have this day SOLD THEIR BUSINESS AS AUCTIONEERS & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, To Messes 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,



reference to the above, DAN. HENDERSON, Who will act as principal in the new firm, and an old resident in Ashburton, ashs his friends to give him a lift, and they may depend that he will do his best for them. DAN. HENDERSON & CO., AUCTIONEERS 452 a



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 comfortable 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. 362 Acres, all fenced, and a portion of it in English grass, on Lagmhor run. 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. 162 Acres Freehold) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold ( 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 2,000 bushels of grain. 2424 Acres, all fenced, situated near Alford Forest, most of which is in its native state. Improvements consist of a four roomed cottage and two small paddocks, broken up. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway station, onMaronan run. For full particulars, apply to T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent



Business Notices. T. iL Hodder and Company, jQRAPKRS, cu; I'MIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMAN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. C£> 08 a £ co 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, 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, Velvets, 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, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc.



New Winter Goods , Drapery , Clothing , Boots , 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 ; 160 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’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize atjExhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, 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 jupt 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, not 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. 4G6a OF EXCEPTIONALLY 0000 VALUE FOR THE MONEY.



Craighead & Co., f| JAILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in announcing that Mr Craig head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &c., For the approaching season ; and, as these comprise only the "VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s).



George St. Hill, gUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Burnett street, Ashburton. Plana prepared and Estimates given at the lowest rates. Terms as may bo arranged. 490 a



JgREAD 1 BREAD ! ! BREAD !! ! A. Thiele’s BEST BREAD, First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition, 6d DELIVERED CASH Sgd ON DELIVERY 470 a



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. 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, wnich 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 best brands. Celebrated Pultnoy Whisky. Implements. —Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “ The Guardian office.



TO FARMERS AND RUNHOLDERS IN THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. We beg to notify to our Farming Friends that we have now OPENED a Branch of our business as AGRICUL TURAL IMPLEMENT MANUFAC TURERS, in Cameron street, Ashburton, near Cass street, under the management of Mr Peter Walker, where wo will keep a stock of our well-known Implements and Fittings, which will besuppliecl at Dunedin and Christchurch prices. Illustrated Catalogues Free on application. Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch and Ashburton. 360 a LFORD FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Reid & Gray, Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a



NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 Reapers & Binders. WR. DUNN. . REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT, Peter street, Ashburton, Wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Merchants, and others that ho is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Re-paint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates in Wood and Iron on hand. None but the best material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country.



W. E. Dunn, Workshop, Peter street, near Wakanui road, Ashburton. Agent for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmil s, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. 132 a FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



Business IT-'-'-sg. jst 0 T - V.’.. 1..,.,.. ~ T, E. the [niM:c that \vc hare SOLD all our into’‘-at. its the ST RK at MOUNT yOAll'jll-*-, includin'./' the Hook debts, to V/. K. ITDDICOMBH * CO., who will conduct the business as heretofore, and would ask for them that liberal support which we have received. In reference to the above we beg to state that we intend keeping a large stock of GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will be sold at LOWEST TRADE PRICES. Our cart will run round the district to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDIOOMBB & CO. EDI CA L HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M, CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2 to 3 ORR & CO. and 7 to 8 p.m.



Boarding Houses, &c. 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 W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, INSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), ADD 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, 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.



K. GL Ruxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAVING received ,a large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all kinds; also a well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow and broad, for Riding Pants, Pantaloons, &c. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list < p prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from ... ... ... 110 Vests, to order, from ... 012 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 4 10 0 Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R G. Ruxton wishes to thank his Friends and Customers of Ashburton and the surrounding district for their patron age, and by following his customary prin ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to meet with their future favors. Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Address— fS" R. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634



Consultations. J L. FLEMIN G’ 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 Horse 60 Starters and Non-starters 145 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse £175 Second Horse 76 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-Starters 115 MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse ... ... ... ... £175 Second Horse... ... 76 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, Ac., 631 a High street, Triangle, Christchurch. For Sale.



Four-pound loaf of bread FOR sjd. A. 0. A I T K E N Has decided to give his customers and the public generally the benefit of the late FALL IN THE PRICE OF FLOUR, and he is now selling the BEST BREAD at Sixpence the Four-pound Loaf, de livered in the town and suburbs, or s£d at the shop, for cash. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON ■ 465 a R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OF WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN PROPRIETOR FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 498 a New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. EORGE W. COLLINSON (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a G



Boarding Houses, &c. PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tanceed 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. The A 1 Restaurant. HILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanceed street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a Don’t forget the Address — PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanceed street, 210 a S. LUCAS, Proprietor. visit. Meals at all hours. Ashburton. 886



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 1J acres. These Sections adjoin the properties of Messrs Orr and Sheppard, and, from their prox imity to the town, form a desirable sitejfor a private residence. Apply, Poyntz and Co,, 695 East street.



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, OARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a 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. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank.