Longbeach Road Board.

.Thonsual monthly meeting <>f U Board wps held on Monday last, i U t; members being present. CORBBffOS DEKCK. Hbp .following correspondence was seven o'the ratepayers living near thje,Rangitata jiver, asking that the road Tiling julway station to R.S. -i/967 might be m)de passable by removing the tuSocks am big stones. This was ordered tohe done • _ ~ From tfh; hxhburton County Council, saying tied the bridge asked for over the neww o ** Waterton would he erected. Fro* the same, stating that the pro mote* bf)tha proposed new Tinwald ■YgjjJow Road District had withdrawn proposition; jand. that' this subject therefore fallen through.—Mr Carter w glpd to that-statement by rity jg that the proposition . was merely with £|wq tfp£ the rime beings and the. Clerk ,to; ; write to that effect to the JoS|WL. ; yr : -.yj, ,- nti;“ jhe sawe,: informing .the Board JT th#ii thf, Son iMiniater for Crown been asked to set aside three V-|tew JS-o. IjT&i;, at. Window, 88 a Cemetpiy -reserve, as asked for- by the * BdunL ■ In order to Jose no tune in. the i BoarCproceeded to, noipinate " tha%llpwi n S fiv^gehtlemeh, as members, ofuie future Window Cemetery. Board— viz.. ,Edwat4,<.G. Wg&ht, Stephen S., Martin,. William Har ris, and Jtonn WillifcmaP"- I '' Prom'thesarfte, Stating 'that the name of^h^romeje l ? ttoto a had’ been' v -wdjKgea from Longbeaph to Waterton,' same; twas’ gazetted, ■ ; .Also, that the sum of seventy-five (L 75) pounds was: flttl the ; disposal; of- the'' Waterton Cemetery Board. The-Clerk was desired to.isidtify'i.'thlß to’.thb ''members of the OethhforyTJciarch. IhiMiilDK -tlw* r 3 £r6^e<r^ater ; onFOTtfa tp■ /dpVtbw Dow^ig, ( -iaJAnager pf - the Dobson, manager of the . ilioWcliff 1 etertstte, each' Asking - for timber ! for' bridges' in sevar&l places where the formation of large ditches on-the sides of roads cut off the frontage approaches, to property. The SuretyPt wM'A'psitod to bee how much timber Was and. to deliver the nedfihity' fiihbuhf it ; the Hinds Railway O’fihahnessy, asking that the main road, in front'd, the Watbrtbn,fifltel, : may bm-put in better repair. The work was ordered to be done. vEy»r-r. MVISKHf INTO WABDB. The Board then proceeded to divide the district totowirds, 1 and,aftera little con versation, a division was unanimously agreed to, girihg fhree wards on the fiorth' antffwo-on the south side of the Hinds river, the exact boundaries of which will be published in a future issue. r „ . subvbtob’s EBPOBfc 0 * The Surveyor recommended': as fol lows: .• , v . :,; r ; /. Cartels Bridge. —That thri bridge Great South road, between Tin Wald and Ash burton, be re-floored. 3. Timvald. —That the-rsmall .drain leading from the South road,' 3 and alongside of Mr- Shearer’s workshop, bid'eepened. J. Graham's road.—~ "Pat the side channels of Craham’s road, y ithin the township of Tin wald, be cleared out knd re-graded, and that three culverts at -approaches to streets be put in. , fPiSdifek, 'pnsfies^Tbat ’.'k; track’ .through the 'Scotch thistles growing on Crow’s and Surveyor’stoads be cut. rood—That Mr Holland required, and'faad . asked for, timber, to make a bridge over Die'Side drain on Ford’s’road, at the approach to his house. o. Islesworth rood. —That 115 chains of this roadberre-formed apd shingled, and that 135 chaiqs ml Dobson’s road he treated in an almost sumtarnuiimer.; . , 7. Jty-drivirtg Machine.- —That this machine had from, the Hinds river-bed, and was how in the Road Board yard. 8. Ashburton Bridge Approach. —That the large stones should be; picked off, and a small bench or side channel he Cut -alongside of -the embankment, .to preyentj stones in fqtureroll i»B on totWroaWWwir XAs bcS“ Olaoser 1,^2,'11, fr, ’ and 7 were agreed to os tboyatoodi-ClanheATracks to ■be out oak Surveyor's Boundary roads. Clanah'fi. The Board would not 1 give any timber, to'toe T side ditch -was not Road Board work. . Clause-8.. The stones tp be picked dff/ planking "to be nailed against the mbee to Stop the -big stones, and the Clerk waa desired to ssk the Ashburton Borough Council’to do the same on their aida ■. _ ' LAOMOBB EAJJ.WAT CBpSaQtto Cm the application dfMrCarter, this crossing was ordered to’bfef brined. -r XOS3)’SBOAD. About 10 ictouns .-of, this road was ordesod th be .: ihihgied, BO as to per mit of the road being uafed during the pre sent grainseaaon. ■1- - • 'sCBIHAk’s boad. On-the applioation of Mr Tiylor, the* Surveyor 'was directed to have a place for horsesto-drinkvat, formed on 1 Graham’s road-rt-iv: .■ U .av . AnJoxjKNMßrrr. After.-the pay-sheet had been examined and passedtoc payment, the meeting ad journed. vzn i

TTTF! ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1881.



To Let. four-roomed a #ood situation. Apply to J. - i . ' 292 a •jy t • 't: ' .'!& ■■• E-. Thet !CATHOIJCS qf ABliburton and wirrottajing ' ate' requested to attend a, -MEETING * which will be held in the Church TG-MCRROW (Thursday) BYENTNG, the lOth inat.)! at 7 o’clock. ' Tw ; 256 a ,* i; .y r , r.Catholic -Priest.-..;



HOR.TLOULTURAL SOCIETY. A MEETING of the COMMITTEE will be held Jacobson’s office on All accounts .due by: the Horticultural Society c9Ddeced to the Secretary on or before noon on Thursday, March 10th. vuiir ; ' \ S. E. POYNTZ, , ' ■ ‘ Bon. Sec. 279 a __ f . r mu s'T s . l ojo.GB, s. c. JjjL < T} A Lodge of Instruction will be held in the Somerset, Masonic Hall ottr,THXJB.S DAY, tiie 10th'liut. By.pitfor, ' R. WrM. Lost- S, iTf T On - Cochrane’s Bfyopiinßand/the Ashburton; Saleyards, a tipNmrtddad TORAZ. Eindea vdl be nwarfafc*. Reaving it at the 298 a m umce..v * , r-\r. m ;• i■: = :|J - • WPL ttV Sikf. •w *5 i)SS';ANd :retail. --/ißaipiONcapt, HIGH .CHRISTCHURCH, ”■ 230 a:; ■tiii ,o



Alfred Hamson. I - THURSDAY, 10th MARCH, 11.30 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from Mr J. G. Anstee, who is leaving the district, to sell by public auction at ANSTEE’S PRIVATE HOTEL, The whole of the Furniture & Effects Comprising— Horse-hair Suite, Brussels Carpet, Bed ; « steads; Mattresses; Chairs, - Tables, 1 11 AISoJ a large quantity of Household Effects, of all descriptions. Also, 1 SET OF CARPENTER’S TOOLS, On view day before sale. Without Reserve. 255 a ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. , Athletics; &c. Tinwald Races jinii' 1 Athletic Sports. :> ! T7USTER MONDAY, APRIL 18th, ! 1881... ,r> r :t ■ ADMISSION FREE. HORSERACES. 1. Hurdles. .s.i.• M / ' 2. Tinwald Cup. 3. M j 4. Hack Race (Handicap). 5. insolation.' - ATHLETICS. 1. 100 Yards. 2. Three-legged. 3. 440 Yards. .4. Long Jump. 5. Hurdles (120 yards), ten flights. 6. Sapk.Race. 7. Mila Qpeu Handipap. :. 8. High'Tump (Running). 9. Consolation, In addition to these, a number of prizes and Useful articles will be offered for competition by boys and children. For further particulars apply to C. P. JEPHSON, 288 a Hon. Sec. Tenders TENDERS are-dnvited for jthe, EREC- : >alblßyE-5 a? HOUSE in Bin nett street for C. W. Purnell, Esq. Plans and specifications may be seen at our office until FRIDAY, 18th inst., when tenders will be received, not later than 4 pirn. i FOOKS & SON, 283 a Architects, &c.



PPER ASHBDRTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS 97. —Reforming road past Bryant’s hut, North l Bank, Hinds. ' ; 98. —Re-forinihg road from Pool’s gate W past Mr Raine’s house into the ; Hinds. 99. —Re-forming cross road into the Hinds past Mr. Harper’s bouse. 100. —Re-forming portions of Lagrahor ! road, Tfenders, addressed to the Chairman, are to be sent in not later than MONDAY, 28tH March. Specifications, etc., can be seen by ap plying to ROBT.. PULLAR, 277 a Roa.d Board Office. TIPPER ASHBURTON ROAD J- ■: BOARD. -V



TENDERS are invited for the LEASE for' a term of 7 years, of the Road Board COTTAGE and LAND, lately occupied by Mr 0. Shepperd, situated on the Alford Forest Road. There is a frontage to the North Ash burton River, and a well on the ground. Fpr particulars of lease, apply to Mr D. hjPLean,Chairman. .. . Tenders are 1 to ‘be addressed to the Chairman, and sent in not later than MONDAY, 28th March, at noon. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 218 a Clerk. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Btanson & Purnell, gARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. , ■; 46a C. W. Ireland, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, ;■ : Sauriddrs’" Duil^ihgs, 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. 0 A P ' T A L ~£ 1;000)0 00. MONEY TO BE; LENT HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50;0Q0 orupwarcts. r : fJ. C. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, ’Opposite Union Bank. 260 a rpHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



Matson, Cc-s, and Co. VALUABLE Freehold Farm. FIVE HUNDRED ACRES. Messrs matson, cox & co. are instructed by Mr. Andrew Gibson, who is leaving the district, to offer for sale by Public Auction, at their Auction Roooms, Ashburton, ON FRIDAY, MARCH 18th, At 12 o’clock, One of the most COMPACT AND CONVENIENT FARMS IN THE HINDS DISTRICT, Situated within two and a half miles of the Hinds Railway Station, Comprising— -500 acres 500 OP GOOD GRAIN GROWING LAND. ; The whole is fenced and subdivided into five paddocks. The, improvements consist of a well-built three-roomed house, with out-offices, men’s house, good well of water, &c. There are some acres of blue gum plantations, doing well. The land is in the following condition : .105' ' A 0 E B s 105 New land, broken up for wheat. 72 AC S E' S 72 Are laid down in English grass. 150 ACRES 150 . Arc. still in tussock. 173 ac r e ; 's 178 In stubble. Also, in separate block, 160 ACRES 160 Fresh land, broken up ready for a wheat crop, i AND ; 58: A 0 RE S ; 58 ; Unimproved. ■ The grain grown on the above land has proved exceedingly good, and the whole is offered at sucha LCm RESERVE and on such easy terms that anyone in want of a farm will do well to inspect the above. The second block, if not sold, will be offered to let, for one crop., ■ MATSON, COX & CO., 297 a Auctioneers. 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- 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 M ACHINES 440 For Sale.



Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following A HIGHLY-IMPROVED Farm of 600 Acres, Within easy distance of Ashburton. Large Dwelling-house, Stable, and all necessary Outbuildings, Running Creek through the property. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595



Public Notices. R. C E. THE RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT at South Rakaia is AD JOURNED from Thursday, the 10th, to THURSDAY, the 17th March. A. MAKEIG, Clerk of Court. 3rd March, 1881. 301 a



FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 [card.] rpHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, ■ Christchurch 571



Public Notices. TpvONALD WILLIAMSON is a CASH PURCHASER of good clean samples of RYE GRASS. 231 a V. R jp U B L I C NOTICE. ALTERATION OF DATE OF SITTING OF ASSESSMENT COURT FOR THE ROAD DISTRICT OF WAKA NUI. Notice is hereby given that the date of sitting of the Assessment Court for the above-named Road District has been ALTERED from the Bth to the 10th day of March instant, at the hour of 10 in the forenoon. J. NUGENT WOOD, Judge. W. MARTIN, Clerk Assessment Court. Assessment Court, Ashburton, 4th March, 1881. 267 a UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this Board has applied for an EXTEN SION OF TIME to enable Mr J. C. Bell to make up the Valuation Roll of this District. The Assessment Court will not, therefore, be held on the 12th instant as advertised. D. M'LEAN, 239 a Chairman. T o F ARM E R S. We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or ivill make LIBERAL ADVANCES against 3rain for shipment to England or colonies. Uornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, L99a Christchurch. Tg XPORT OF 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 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 ■JL 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.



JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, mice L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand— ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch.



McDougalTs Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Woo! Stores, 225 a Christchurch.



Consultations. J L. FLEMING’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE , GEE AT 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 Three Prizes. 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*



T. Bullock. j-jAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. \V E E K L Y SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p. m. FRIDAY, 11th MARCH. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Thomas Hick man to soil, by public auction, at his Homestead (about one mile from Tinwald Saleyards, on Graham’s road), in conse quence of his removing to another farm, THE WHOLE OF HIS Dairy Stock, COMPRISING — Churn, and sundry Dairy Utensils. Sale at Two o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 238 a Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 19m MARCH. MR. T. BULLOCK lias received in structions from the Trustee in the Estate of T. Williams, to sell hy Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on the above date— Lot 124, Thompson street, Tinwald, on which is ; erected a DWELLING-HOUSE, also, Workshop, Shed, &c. And at same time, TRUSTEE’S INTEREST in LOT 10, containing £ Acre, Harris’ Block, adjoining the township of Winslow. 3 SHARES in Ashburton Templar Hall Company. Sale at 2 o’clock. ■■ ; Terms Liberal. T. BULLOCK, 296 a Auctioneer. T. Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved, situated at Wakanui. 266 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 0 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 st. earn. 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 j all fenced and sub divided with live, well kept fences. There are als® 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. 284 Acres, near Dromove, fenced and broken up, price low, a bargain, terms easy. SO Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kennode street. 32 —Comer section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 905,906, East street North, also T.S. 771, corner of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, close to the bridge and fronting the river. This is a desirable site for a private residence, price low, terms easy. Lots 502, 503, 510, 511, four sections in one block, small deposit cash, balance by instalments. Lot 134 —Quarter-acre to be sold cheap. Lot 89 —Quarter-acre, cheap, and on easy terms. Lots 357, 358, each Quarter-acre, with cottage of four rooms erected thereon. 248, 249, fronting railway station, this is a capital site for a grain store. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, on w'hich is erected a Dwelling-house of sijven rooms ; this



is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap. Lot 11, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5- roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot 34, 35, each X acre, Mayo’s Block ; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12. Trevorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278 —First-class land, good site for private house. TO LET. At a very low rental, two two-roomed cottages. Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. Shop with a comfortable House attached, fronting East street. Four-roomed Cottage, Tinwald, facing the Great South Road, now in the occupa tion of Mr William Bradshaw. For full particulars, apply to , T. BULLOCK, 221 a ‘ Estate Agent



Quill and Co. T) QUILL’S CONSULTATION, . No. 2, On GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run in Christchurch in April, 1881. 1,000 Members at 10s. each. First Prize £l4O Second Prize 90 Third Prize 50 Starters and Nonstarters, divided ... ... 220 Early application is necessary to secure tickets. T. QUILL, Treasurer. WEEKLY SALE. Weekly Sale E V E R Y S A T U R -D A Y,- At 1 o’clock p.m., At their Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, East street. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton. BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all. commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND,



FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co.’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES —articles that are superior to anything that can be imported from any part of the world, and are sold in New Zealand, the site of their manufacture, at a price with which no foreign maker or colonial importer can compete. Wholesale—Tomato Sauce, 2Gs. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per rase of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, & Ashburton. 3330-995 c



Public Co . : ,nies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF new aaalaad. This Corr.pany is prepared to TAKE RISKS u:i ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Crain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 102 a Chertsey. HE 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. 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 0 T" I C 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. 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; B. N. J. Reeves, Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhouse, Esq., J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; J. R. George, Esq., A.M.L, C.E. ; A. S, Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of Nefl Zealand and Branches. Solicitors ; Messrs. Buffer, Lewis and Gully. Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be received until the 31st day of JANUARY, 1881, and can be made through the Bank of New Zealand, or any of its branches in New Zealand and Australia, or from the Company’s Broker, Mr. Charles Pye, Store, Winslow, from whom Prospectuses 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. §6B Business Notices. Thomas Williams, TINWALD, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654



/~\WING to severe indisposi tion Me. CRAIGHEAD will be UNABLE to ATTEND to his BUSINESS duties for a few days, and trusts that his Friends, Patrons, and the Public generally will bear what inconvenience they may be put to until his recovery. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Clothiees, TANORED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, H fa fa <1 W o AS Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 908 Havelock steeet, Ashbubton.



Business Notices. 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, which will bo 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 Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. EDICAL 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 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93C



0-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. TMele, Having made arrangements for the season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, is prepared to deliver the VERY BEST BREAD in any part of the town and suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Cash customers liberally dealt with. A fresh supply of BISCUITS always on hand. 206 a



fjl INW AL D STORE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-organised my Business, I am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, &c., &c. Information as to where Harvesting may be obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows : Monday—Great South road to Wins low, Hinds, Maronan, and Wester field Plains. Tuesday and Friday—Winslow, Chat moss, Windermere, Willoughby. Wednesday—Waterton and Long beach. Thursday—M‘Lean’s road to Wester • field, Hinds, Maronan, &c. C. P. H JEPH SO N, General Storekeeper, Tinwald. 904



Re id and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, Opposite Turner’s store, and near Railway Station, Christchurch. - First-class prize-takers at Sydney Ex hibition, and at all the Agricultural Societies Shows and Ploughing Matches throughout New Zealand, for D.F. Ploughs, Seed-sowers, Reaping Machines, Cambridge Rollers, Chaff-cutters, Press-wheel Rollers, Drays, Corn Drills, etc., etc., etc. FENCING STANDARDS, Made of best standard iron, and cut and punched to any length and gauge, at lowest prices, and on shortest notice. Agents for Clayton & Shuttlewobth’s TRACTION & PORTABLE ENGINES AND COMBINES Our Premises in Cameron street will shortly be opened, from which our cus tomers will be supplied at Christchurch and Dunedin prices. Illustrated price lists free on applica tion to any of our branches at Christchurch Oamaru, Timaru, and Invercargill, or to our head office at Dunedin. 99a FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in ady part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a Publications. rriHE TRADE PROTECTION SO | CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, &0., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur day. For particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church. —T. B. Ceaio, Agent for Canter bury. 816 ~\\T ANTED THE GUARDIAN tells ' your Wants for Is., cash,