The Ashburton Guardian.

2.-NO. 312.1

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1881.

(PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Agents, &c ®° u ADENT* dte Stock, Merchandise and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, >-{} j ahd\Gcner<u produce. ~. every SATURDAY, a ; 'sharp, commencing in the Wswitb HORSES. LAND SalEs, IN THE ROOMS, AS ■ •5* ■ REQUIRED, LOANfM-I am open to receive, applies titons qfa: spproted freehold security. OaU;ptftdhaßed iri foy quantity, for cash. Advances made ‘ off Wheat shipped to England. Lowestpossible charges. AGENT bison* = THE TRANSATLANTIC FHtE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every efauv of Risks taken at lowest rates. ' HARRISON. Gray, A UOEONEER, VALUATOR, r . i STOGE, STATION, i! )* i ATtD' r : ‘ GENERAL -COMMISSION AGENT, - TEMUKA. '■ • Agent for Sfandard Insurance Com pany, and Sub-Agent for the Althouse Windmill. Liitensfed Dealer in Arms and Ammuriitibn.' ; ;: ‘ WB2 Wi H.Gnndiy,;" „ y^ANP; i: %tATE- ,'ANt)., STATION AGENt/'J’ ,O|:.NEB^L ! . AIEROHANT, ('■ .T hirj.f Apn'ii.l : ;• : .v i- LICENSED LAND BROKER, no East street, Ashburton. ■ -927 a v i;T ; 'T r ,..‘. E>ST ,^t£v e T ! (CUOSE ‘TO THE RAI LWiV .f'STAtiWj) Ashburton, Land‘isi)d : GrteprCommisdqn Agent. Orders 1 talieb for— Sydney Drays, Newcaslle 1.1 <fnitTlwiUia thirt and Mtfflterist 'foil *U>y the thick 16ady,Build mg Materials of -alt ; kinds,' Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Anieri san, Sitn &c, ' !: I / - qaß : m& . Bpileaii, EiiBBOSSEBfii COMMISSION AND GENERAL AGENTS Agents ' for theA itxttalasian. - _ Agents for G ilbey’s Wine; to viisJA'. C E, FOOKS ANT) SON, I CENSED oCIVEYORS- AND TJtNt BROKERS ';Up4«f the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle. Wakamu Road, near Post-office r ' .■■■■■■■ : 374 E. Dobson & Son, Glly.p L :hR N G I N E E R S, ■' * AUTHORISED AND LI CENSED SUR VEYOR S, South British Chambers, , Hereford Street, Christchurch. Weoli And Grain Exporters, &c. THrf FARMERS 1 FARMERS!: FARIi&RS 1 0!.-'iiir/l ■ ■■ "- : BJ McKERROW AND CO. , and aß.ltiijds. pf JFana Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH placed in their bands either foV'Saloor shipment to the or Colonial Markets. A nf Qornsacke,. Woo^ packs, <AAj for : Ale at lowest current . i-'-j"; il.-!i V' ■ ■ P nCeS * el [, To ]*!• -It i I' ICjpRj^W^CO M . r QIRA I N M B\R CH A N T 3, RAKATA. eh = ji i Soreitsbii and Go., LldafHluo SrHBET, Christchurch. 3s r ,‘yt) ■,<!'• ■•.'if.' ' ■' ;■ ippipgßp & GENERAL «WiH Lis Farmers t grain disposed of in any best 1 advnntaae. 63a rifllH v if it E’; l( R [ S„. D. B- . .McLaren, vfain Broker & Secit Merchant, •«<j (^riWsrcriUßCH, Tf». Bpecul facilities for the satisfactory __ Qrath Produce entrusted °Sample leR Saunders, Ash- immediately offered in. the rart ,'h,Wb e 9t. Talae m«sn' a ~ Joseph Clark, - SL / ;f;N' % .‘O fit A N T, 1 ANO-. Tinwax.d. »f!; <>r jf.! hmp™ B * to Grain -1 nwid i..'Esirmfirs' that: -bo has SDih «■ %»«<ch Office in ißnmeit yMbbimtesii Adn 'the pnrpose pf ttuaAp th« Grain* Oommisriion' it'i^rige l r giVMs r: for" Grain; r irirtmtiates: v ‘" :rr " -O'iv



Wool and Qrain Exporters, &c. rjT O FARMERS I- We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, 01 will make LIBERAL ADVANCES againsi 9,. Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Corhbags supplied. . A. MOORE & CO, 199* Christchurch, it Grain Season, 1881. s l- I. 3 1 } WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship -1 raents placed in our hands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every attention to Grain consigned through us, and obtain the extreme price for all shipments Farmers, may intrust, to our care. We have also established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow, Hull, Dublin,and Antwerp, and we can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. N P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Christchurch. OTICE TO' FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a ■ Christchurch. jg XPG R T OF GRA I £ SEASON 1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND t MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited.) Is prepared to make Liberal Gash Advances On GRAIN entrusted to its care for shipment to, and sale in the London, Australian, and Now Zealand markets. The Company does not purchase on its own account* but acts solely as Agent, and as moreover all sales by its Mark Lane .Brokers are carefully supervised by an experienced staff, constituents may rest assured that their interests will be care fully conserved, and full market values obtained. Freight to England by first-class iron vessels has been arranged at Fifty Shil lings per Ton. Cornsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices. Full information respecting terms, etc., may be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a Manager. WHEAT FREIGHTS mO LONDON AND UNITED X KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Farmers that it has arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT •To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con fidently refers its Constituents to the List of first-class Vessels now Advertised in the Daily Papers. JOHN COOKE, 93a Manager. WHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES bn WHEAT placed in their hands • for sale in London, and guarantee Lowest- Rates of Freight. The successful result of their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in , threats are well protected by their agents in London. Prompt returns and minimum charges | may be relied upon. 322 a Business Notices Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF K STORE, AS ALWAYS ON HAND FLOUR STRAW < HAY 5 OATS w BRAN SHARPS pn a TTT? CRUSHED OATS POTATOES BEANS PEAS CARROTS, &c., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 908 Havklock stbebt, Ashbuhton. 5 O W trj •H fc=J 0 O-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, A S H BUR T O N. X Thiele^ Having made arrangements for . the season’s supply i of FRESH - FLOUR, is f> prepared to deliver the r ; BREAD : in any pqffajg' fihe town, and, suburbs at ; ! the LOWBST PRICES. Gash customers liberally dealt -with. L ; ,A .‘fresh*supply ; bf always ‘ * 'bh hand. ' j 2f)6a‘'



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, T7l URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS >r JJ it CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 3. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware '| , Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Chums, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils \j Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils i- Theodolites, Planimetors, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites e Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements !t Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths 0 English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and 1 Umbrella Stands s Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and b Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashbi Street West. 306 a I URNI SHING! FURNI SHING! p. palFerson Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of ! IE 1 XT IB IST XTTJ ZR IE ' IN QHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a J. Julius Parker, CAN TERBURY'- LABOR EXCHA NG E , Registry Office for Male and Ff.male 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 Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sokl. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WHRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tr 1 HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and 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. 212 a pU RNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Stpeets, Christchurch. W. S. K INC AND C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOT E L, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. THE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor. John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE* HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTY MA N AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, 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 Special Notice to Farmers. i’NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. rTTjj are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and W Binders and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more rear than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock, . . ", NEW. ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep m stock Manilla Hemp and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported ’ We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would pe sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to (ixid take a ssiupk reel or ballj- to try it. t TARPAULINS We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins ■of ill descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and lualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order ay post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening rain. B. ttai.e and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth^’and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street* Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a -pUNOOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, ‘ Trianqle/. High stbeet, Cueisxchuech. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastiqk, from 13s.- 6d. ; Men’s Light WatertigFts, from 13s. 6di; Men’s Shoes, from fid.; Women’s KM Boots, 7s. 6d. ; Women s do. (fancy stitched),. Bs. 6<L —OUR OWN MAKE- , r i. : ’ . , And, all other Boots at Low.Pricqs, . ■ ■ i^.- BUY FE!SM AND . KEEP 'THE MONET ,Is, .pOLONY^j



Business Notices -500 Q D 0 T o A * T ' o * s 50( Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. ii the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, ... 17s. to 28s. the Box. to j£S- to 4d. 6d. per lb. T. TAYL OE, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st/ [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 f gAVE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND P A P P S, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3|d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, per tim Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a



B Wood & Co., REWEES 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 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS NEW ZEALAND. IN F OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO 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 get the best material at the lowest prices. EAST STREE L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O E T Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £B-15-0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin, and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. jt&i- Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST ST RE E T, Ashburton. 397 Leeds housefor boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Cd. EEDS HOUSE FORMEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6a. Cd. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S GER MAN TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10a. Cd. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401 D. Hitzpatriek, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred ' Street,' Ashburton. i’,'LL descriptions! of Boots and Shoes : made ; to ; order,, at reasonable iT* " BaHIEIL %ITZPATEiiCK:.



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Turniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819 ASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelvetreo’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar bad oes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particvA -- s apply to A. Thiei.k, Ashburton. 323 a James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, 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 MO ATE, AISD CO.’S Pure Blended Teas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a 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 GEORGE BOOTH, Tuam street, Christchurch, J- MPORTER OF AGRICULTURAL | MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTLE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. AIT kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. Sub-Agent— FREDK. PAVITT, 7la ; - Ashburton. r nHKESIIING BOOKS printed on th ; Jt : shortest notice, at t,he Office of till. Paper."



Business Notices. GOODS. WINTER GOOD 0 W OP EN EDA *Cp TEBETT BROS. AND Havelock street. CO. J^OYELTIES Q. R A N D Jyf E W VERETT IN ALL DEPARI MENTS. DISPLAY O] GOODS BROS. AND CO 204 J. P. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchurch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and Englisl Watches. Makes all his expense; by his hand-work, therefore he can sel cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.] tr : P s g m gq = o Stratz Watchmaker ”■ s a from (Dpt * 1 1 London &Sl iP M J. F. 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 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23 a CEERTSEY. 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 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE 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 15 0 Oft. by 2Cin.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWBY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past -favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. La wry and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wednes DAYS. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. ■ In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm* Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Olbntarf. LAWBY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Storb , keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS I ran the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. I TTiORMS PRINTED— “ To Let ” and Jj “ iFof' Sale ’ ’—can be obtained at th« Guardian Office.



Public Companies. )S T r- F s. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE ' RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO. ’ PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current raise. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). la ih 39 ill r -3 O XI Si 72 3 -I b * n Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.LA. 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. 446 a THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). H 3 4 -i s 4 d 4 f r ) WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to superb tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being <surefully handled and placed to the = best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 877 i ISf* 0 T I 0 E. . \ THE CASWELL SOUND MARBLE, PORTLAND CEMENT, AND MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED), NEW ZEALAND. Capital—£so,ooo, in 10.000 Shares of £5 each. Calls—ss. on. Application ; ss. on-Allot ment ; balance, as required, in Calls of 10s. per Share at 'intervals of not less than three months. Provisional Directory : Hon. E. 1 " Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.R., J.p. Hon. J. T. Peacock, MIL.C., J.P. Hon. J. A. Bonar, M.L.C., J.P. ; A M‘Rae, Esq. ; W. H. Pilliet.-Esq., J.P. W. Stocks, Esq. ; W. Hutcheson, Esq. M.H.R., J.P., Mayor, Wellington ; E. W, Mills, Esq., J.P. ; McLean W. Jack Esq., Mayor, Hokitika; R, N. J. Reeve Esq,, M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhous Esq., J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; R. George, Esq., A.M.1., C.E, ; A, S Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of Neu Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Buffer, Lewis and Gully. Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will bO receive until the 31st day of JANUARY, 188 and can be made through the Bank New Zealand, or any of its branches New Zealand and Australia, or from th Company’s Broker, Mr. Charles Pte Store, Winslow, from whom Prospect Use and Forms can also be obtained. Specimens of this Marble took the First Prize at the late Sydney Exhibition, and are being exhibited in the New Zealand Court of the one now being held at Mel bourne. Note— The prospects of this Company are exceptionally favorable, large divi dends and great increase in value of shares being a comparative certainty; but for further particulars we refer to the Pro spectus, which can be obtained as above. THE SHARE LIST CLOSES ON JAN. 31st, 1881. All Shares will be allotted by Priority of Application. 868 JpRINTING, Of Every Description, NEATLY AND CHEAPLY EXECUTED, AT T HE A SHBURTON Q- UARDIAN QFFICB. PLACARDS AT AN HOUR’S NOTICE. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East street, ASHBURTON.