The Ashburton Guardian.

: VUL. 2.-No. 80S.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, MARCH 86, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. rjlO FARMERS. - We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against , Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Cornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch, t Grain Season, 1881. 5 TTTE are prepared to make LIBERAL W CASH ADVANCES against ship ments 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. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a Christchurch. 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. ; XPO B T OP GRAIN. SEASON 1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited.) Is prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances On GRAIN entrusted to its care for shipment to, and sale in the London, Australian, and New 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. Comsacks 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 TO LONDON AND UNITED 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 on 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 terests are well protected by their agents in London. Prompt returns and minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a Business Notices OIL. SEA ELEPHANT OIL will be found superior to lard or castor oil for all kinds of machinery, and has the additional advantage of being 25 per cent, cheaper. I Purchasers of oil should also remember * that this is a Colonial Production, and by * using it will leave the money in the country. ) ORR & CO., a a Agents for the Ashburton County. lt 228 a f D d u la



Auctioneers, ConunisaionAgen-s, &c. Alfred Harrison, A irOTM)NBER, VALUER, COM r.i ASSIGN'AGENT, &c. idSales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. HfcSALE every SATURDAY, at .13 undock eharp, commencing in the #Tarda with HORSES. LAND- SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS ; ; REQUIRED. I&ANS—I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. OWA purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances made on Wheat shipped to ' England. Lowest possible charges. AGENT. ;Foa THE TRANSATLANTIC EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28? a ALFRED HARRISON. A K. F. Gray, UCTIONEER, VALUATOR, STOCK, STATION, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, ■ : ' TEMUKA. Agent for Standard Insurance Com pany ■,}. and- Sub-Agent for the Althouse Windmill. Licensed Dealer in Arms and Ammunition. ■ 782 '{W. H. Gundry, rtb, ESTATE, AND STATION AGENT, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND LICENSED LAND BROKER, East street, Ashburton. 927 RE D K AVI T T East' Street (Close to the Railway '• Station) Ashburton, 'Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and'M&lvetn Coal (by the truck load), Build ings Materials of: all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri- &C., &c. 9 2 & Branson & Boileau, Engrossers, commission and . GENERAL AGENTS Agents, for the Australasian. v - 1;: Agents for Gilbey’s Wine. 929 ' BRANSON & BOILEAU. 3 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. KOOKS AND SON, £ji CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the. Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office v i ASHBURTON. .... 374 E* Dobson & Son, ChliV I-L ENGINEERS, 1 : I ’ AUTHORISED AND L 1:0 E N BED SURVEYORS, - r.i. Booth British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. - 674 Wool and Groin Exporters, &c. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! . B. MoKERROW AND CO. , A -RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, 1 ‘ and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are als6 ; prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the Engiish or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Comsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. ; R. McKERROW & CO., 1 GRAIN MERCHANTS, F- RAKAIA. Sorenson and Co., T.tnmrrur.n Street, Christchurch. Rain brokers & general v- MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any to best advantage. 63a T FAR M E R S D. B. McLaren, trajn Broker & Seed Merchant, Ghristchurch, Ttm special facilities for the Satisfactory ispoMlof Grain and Produce entrusted EO IUHL; ’ ; ... with Mr S. Saunders, Ash bnrtonj wlfl he immediately offered in the best ; nuirkets, and the highest value {puralfatbedi^■; 256 a Übieph Clark, jAi 16 ! -Hr® ;B ! -0 -«H A-N T, , ASKfcUBXON AND TINWALD. B , ahppimces to Grain had Farmer* that he has »' ana rarmen, ***> FSD' k Branch Office in Burnett >?. A&bvatoot, -fc* r 'the purpose of igL'i on; the Business of a Grain Btdck and General Commission . price given for : Grain. ••• *'«i 5 k fcji? mrJJAod j&Md&t&f 1 ; • - aaiTdtmjß.iilftck>s Horse Bazaar. mATuo /Kilt Iww* -V9Bk



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, F URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 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, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and . Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Stbeet West. 306 a 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 Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Thomas Crompton, 5 WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON , SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUFNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T/"i 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 w T ork 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— ' ARMAGHSTREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a I KING BROTHERS, ] CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. 5 American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all t sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers E Scythes Gorso Knives Axes, &c. -Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters’ Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c., Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. n Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of every ,! description. Shafts P. M. Axles American Buggy Handles Spokes i ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &c. &c. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813 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 STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. IHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly he com • pleted. Visitors will find all the of a First-class Hotel, on jderate terms. g STODDARD, o Proprietor. John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN 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, Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Special Notice to Farmers. worn? AGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, ° THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. :TTE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and YV 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 from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the TWINE. —We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla. Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im lorted. We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would >e sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to all and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. m ,■ . f TARPAULINS.—We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins for J 1 descriptions arid qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and malities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an oraer jy post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening B. HALF, and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing snufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct uporteiß of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail * a



Business Notices. S AYE YOUR MONEY THESE Two Shillings in the HARD TIMES. £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. Gd. per lb’. Good Raw Sugar, 3ltd. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. Gd. New Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, Cd. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. JgNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. Gd.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. Gd.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. Gd.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. Gd.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. Gd. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY 40 Sewing Machines. JM. THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to , his large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Wheeler and* Wilson’s New No. 8, “ Raymonds,” the “ New White,” “ Household,” “ Home Shuttle,” “Home Treasure,” &c., &c. Also, Bicycles by the best makers, Bicycle Fixings, &c. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments. Machines on Time Payment from ss. per week. Orders, with stamps or P. 0., will be attended to at once. Address— I. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers. 815 Miss Buckman, French milliner and dress maker, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSINESS in the above line, nd from her long experience in the Leading Houses of Sydney and Mel bourne, can guarantee the Best Styles, combining Elegance and Durability. Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to making. A perfect fit can be guaranteed, as Miss Buckman cuts and measures by a thoroughly practical system,saving ladies the unnecessary trouble of fitting and try ing on, which is often incurred by going to an inexperienced dressmaker. Address—M. BUCKMAN, Peter street, Ashburton, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Tailoring and Outfitting Establishment, near Quill’s Commercial Hotel. 80a Marsh & Groves. E ANOY BREAD AND BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND TIONERS. BISCUIT CONFEC FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from Corned Beef from Mutton ... Sausages 3d. to sd. 2id. to 4d. l|d. to 3d. sd. to Gd. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 QHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS !! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Timvald. 242 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. GEORGE BOOTH, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 932 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. Tuam street, Christchurch, JMPORTER OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. JpiOß FIRST - CLASS TAILORING -Sas. go to L u B Li 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. L u B L 0 W T A 1 Li O B EAST STREET. Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE PROM £8 - 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. JSl'* 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. 397 Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTLE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. All kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. Sub-Agent— FREDK. PAVITT, 71a Ashburton. Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Gd. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Cd. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. Gd. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT Gs. Gd. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. Gd. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED SUITS, AT 25a. Leeds house for stylish. HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. AT .I. descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable 933° eS ' DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



Business Notices. o c ft) o & v S' * A V V V -204a F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchuroh. 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.] W o m H U (3 fl H W fc S EtJ g M S 02 02 .<! V-Sv p- 3 1, \^VA :. TO ll N&is, v W 3. ° 2 H - Q rn (D 02 Ct> BQ CD r- o & IS 3 i J. F. Stratz, ■ ; Watchmaker, i;\ v l . from ? t\V\ London 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, American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell £ s. d. 2 5 0 0 9 0 12 23a CHERTSEI. A. R, MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING 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. 1 This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED , STRIPPER. s As only a limited quantity of these 1 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 i given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. 1 These Stoves have been shown for years * in competition with other makers, and 1 have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can 1 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 9ft. by26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48a BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY 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. Lawry 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 Me Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. A G E~N T S ~?€R THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. EORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and ‘ ‘ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



Public Companies. 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, Ac., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OP 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. 749 THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). 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 carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 877 OTIC 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—6s. on Application ; 6s. on Allot ment ; balance, as required, in Calls of 10s. per Share at intervals of not less than three months. Pbovisional Directory : Hon. E. Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.R., J.P. * Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.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. ; McLeanW. Jack, Esq., Mayor, Hokitika; R, N. J. Reeve s, Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhouae, Esq., J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; J. R. George, Esq., A.M.1., C.E. ; A. S. Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of Nee Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Buller, Lewis and Gully. Offices ; Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be 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 Ptß Store, Winslow, from whom Prospeetuse 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. 860 Consultations. T L. FLEMING’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE GREAT AUTUMN, EASTER, & FLYING HANDICAPS. 5,000 Members at 10s each. To be Run at Christchurch on APRIL 18th and 19th, 1881. 84 NOMINATIONS—B 4 PRIZES. Each Ticket has a chance of Winning GRAND AUTUMN PI HANDICAP —29 Prizes. Ist ... ... ... ... £4OO 2nd ... ... ... ... 150 , 3rd ... ... ... ... 100 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 EASTER HANDICAP—27 Prizes. Ist £2OO 2nd 125 3rd 75 Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 FLYING HANDICAP—2B Prizes. Ist £2OO 2nd 125 3rd 75 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 As each Race wil be drawn separately every subscriber will have a chance of winning Three Prizes for each ticket. The drawing will be held under the super vision of a committee of subscribers, and results advertised in daily papers. In tending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., High street, Triangle, Christchurch. 266 a Donald williamson is aOASd PURCHASER of good clean samples of RYE GRASS. 2d