they were to be played. There should he large local bodies constituted, taking in the whole counties and boroughs, and then full powers should he given to the people in those districts to determine the form of their own administration of local institutions, so as to best meet their own requirements. All the present woes of the people arose from the abolition of provincial institutions without any com mensurate substitute being provided. The people should be given full power to manage their own affairs, and determine the form of institutions best calculated to meet their own necessities. A very short measure could provide a complete system of self-government. Ample powers for making by-laws should be given. The geographical formation of the colony rendered- such a system necessary and desirable, The local bodies should have power to make by-laws on almost all subjects on which the provinces used to legislate. While he would not give them power to legislate on external or internal defence, he thought the volunteer force might be placed under local control. He thought the volunteer force was likely to become the finest force in the world. They should not be allowed to pass by-laws about telegraphs and one or two other matters, but should have power to make all regulations for mining purposes. He denied that the House could ever do jus tice to the whole colony in redressing grievances. It could not sit long enough to bear the expense. Power to redress grievances promptly and on the spot should be given to local bodies to establish Courts having large powers, but inferior to Supreme Courts. Powers to appoint their own judges should be given, and thus Justice bo brought to each man’s door, and then they would no longer have the Bench occupied by Judges actuated by strong party feelings. By reducing the work of the Central Government, the House could be reduced one-half, and the other .chamber found to be a redundant blessing, with which they could dispense. There would be plenty of money available for local bodies. The surplus revenue, after provision for general purposes, should be divided amongst the local bodies in proportion to population. Rates on Crown and Native lands should be im posed by local districts, and be expended by them, the rate being the same as on all other property. Large landed endow ments should be granted to the local bodies,and rendered inalieniable. In time the rents from these should free the people from all taxation and provide for all their wants. Future generations would bless them if they did this, but the Govern ment proposed a continuance of a system of legislation belonging to an expiring civilisation, instead of welcoming the new civilisation which was dawning on the earth. Mr McLean said ho would like to see Sir G. Grey’s Bill, and consider the whole matter more fully before going on with the debate. He accordingly moved its adjournment. This was, after some discussion, agreed to, the debate to be resumed at 7.30 on Tuesday evening next. LICENSING BILL. The Licensing Bill was further con sidered in committee. On clause 29, Mr Pitt moved the res toration of the bottle license. The motion was negatived on a division by 38 to 31. Mr Oliver moved that the New Zealand wine license bo struck out.

The question was put, that the words “ New Zealand ” stand part of the clause — Ayes, 33 ; noes, 32. Colonel Trimble moved that the clause be amended to read “ New Zealand grape wine license.” The motion was negatived on the voices. Mr Stewart proposed to add, as a sub jection, “ Bottle licenses in such districts ae they at present exist. ” The motion was carried by 36 to 25. Clause 30 —Mr Turnbull moved the ex tension of hours from 10 to 11 o’clock for ordinary licenses. The Hon. T. Dick opposed, pointing out that the hours could, at the option of the licensing committee, be extended to 12 o’clock.

The motion was negatived on the voices and the clause passed as printed. On clause 37—Mr Bastings moved that the words requiring payment of an ad ditional fee for the extension of the license to 12 o’clock be struck out.

The motion was negatived. Mr Weston moved that the fee be L2 instead of LlO. The motion was negatived. Mr Bastings moved the omission of the sub-section requiring the payment of an additional fee for extra bars. The committee divided on the amend ment, which was negatived, and the clause was retained as printed by S 3 to 26. Clause 64, “ Licensing Committee may of its own motion take cognisance of ob jections.” Dr Wallis thought this should be struck out, as it gave power to refuse any existing license without assigning any reason or granting any compensation. The amendment was not pressed, and the clause was amended, on Mr Sheehan’s motion, to provide that not less than seven days’ notice should be given. Clause 80—It was proposed to strike out sub-section 4, allowing renewals to be refused if the house was not required in the neighborhood, or was near a church or school, or likely to disturb the quiet of a place. The amendment to strike out the whole sub-section was withdrawn, and a pro posal by Major Harris to omit the words relating to places of public worship, schools, and hospitals, was agreed to, and the clause as amended, passed.

Clause 108, license fees sub-section—Mr Pyke moved to insert the words “ having a population of 1,000 persons ” after the word borough.

Mr Barron suggested that the number should bs 500.

Mr Murray moved_tbat-the fixing of the "amount of the license in each case should be left to the local body receiving the fee.

Mr Oliver said this question was so im portant, and the hour so late, that he moved that progress be reported. The motion was agreed to, and the House rose at 12.45.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1881.



Money. M ONEY TO LEND. On the SECURITY of FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD PROPERY, or Loans for short dates, will be made on any ap proved security. Apply to Wm. HORNE, Caro of P. Cunningham & Co., Ashburton. 54c Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. R. Iff U a OTIOE — The Ashbubton Guaediak Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts 1 NORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and I « for Sale ” —can be obtained at the GuAbdzajt Office.



Meetings. mHTSTLE LODGE, 627, S.C., I ASHBURTON. An EMERGENCY MEETING of the above Lodge will be held TO-MORROW (Thursday) Evening, at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, at 7.40 p.m. Visit ing Brethren invited. Business —Raising. By order of the R. W. M. G. GAUKRODGER, 251 c Hon. Sec. Ashburton teacher sas- SOCIATION MEETING on SATURDAY, 16 th in at,, 2 p.m. 11. Cape-Williamson, Hon. Sec. 249 c Amusements. Uncle Toni’s Cabin. nnHIS Celebrated Drama will be per- I formed in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON JULY I4TH, 15TH, AND 1 6TH, BY THE GEORGIA MINSTRELS, Assisted by members of the AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY. UNCLE TOM - MR HOSEA EASTON, A character which he played for 100 con secutive nights in Melbourne. 248 c j> HRE N OLOGY. DELINEATION of CHARACTER. PROFESSOR SIMON, ON TUESDAY and “WEDNESDAY, 19th and 20tii Inst. At the TOWN HALL. Verbal Readings from 9 a.m. to 0 p.m. LECTURES IN THE EVENING. Admission to Lecture, front seats—2s ; back seats, Is. The Professor will be in attendance at the ante-room of the Hall on Monday, for Consultation. See Opinions of the Press. 246 c Ashburton county plough ing MATCH. THURSDAY, 21ST JULY, 1881. A Farmer’s Ball Will be held in the Town Hall on the above date, under the auspices of the Ploughing Match Committee. Dancing to commence at half-past eight. Liberal Refreshments provided. Gentlemen’s single tickets ... 7s Gd. Ladies ... ... ••• ••• 5s Double tickets ... ... .■ • 10s GJ. May be obtained at Shearman's Hotel or from the Secretary. 234 c Tenders. rjlO WIRE FENCERS. TENDERS will he received for the ERECTION of about 12 miles WireFcnc in>r, more or less, labor only, until SATURDAY, the 16th July. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Specifi cations of work can be seen at offices of P. Cunningham andUo., Ashburton. 225 c lIIWHIII lllllJ“»^fc«»«aWltta3Etg- I WKaiM>BIMIMn For Sale. O N SALE BY THE SIGNED. UNDER- Andrews and Heaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lO 10s, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. OR SALE. A small FARM of 75 Acres, within six miles of Ashburton, on favorable terms. POYNTZ & CO. OR SALE. A FARM of 125 acres, well fenced. The land is of good quality ; all laid down in English grass, and abundantly watered. Haxton & Beattie's Patent FLEXIBLE HARROWS, and Kell, Meat, and Co.’s Anglo-American CORN and SEED DRILL. POYNTZ AND CO. F O R S E. T.S. 907, 908, 909, 910, being one acre in a block ; also, T.S. BGO. These sections will be sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO. W E have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUG Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON <t CO. TON BOOKSTALL. ON SALE. “ Canterbury Times ” and Dailies Weekly and Daily “ Press ” ‘ ‘ Liberty ” Dunedin “ Witness ” and “ Times” “ Timaru Herald ” “ Ashburton Guardian ” and “ Mail ” “ Home News” “ Australasian ” Sealey’s Pamphlet on New Zealand. Latest Novels, &c., &c., Ac. CHARLES HAY, 188 c Proprietor. THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, 16th JULY. HARRISON has received instructions from the owner, to sell by Public Auction, at hi* Yards— ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE, JQ HORSES & FOALS 10 1 Black Draught HORSE, “ Prince ” syrs 1 Bay Draught FILLY, unbroken, 3yr« 1 Saddle HACK, “ Rob Roy ” syrs 1 Trap MARE, “ Joss ” 1 FOAL, by Jess 2 Chestnut PONIES 1 Bay Saddle MARE, 7yr» 1 FOAL, by do. 1 Brown Trap MARE Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 250 c Auctioneer. Public Notices. lT 1 ° * Any person found Trespassing on my Freehold Property, known as the North Side of the Maiden Stream of the Rangi tata, will be prosecuted. ADAM JACKSON. 171 ALI N G COACH |Pj Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Christ church, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north end of the Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up and coming down. 229 c ADAM JACKSON. SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. SOUTH RAKAIA PLAINS WATER SUPPLY. The Ashburton County Council directs the publication of the following resolu tion, passed at its last meeting, relative to extraordinary damages to any of the water races constructed by the Council. The Council draws the attention of the land-owners, who have been, or are to be asked to sign the deed of agreement with this Council—to this resolution : Resolved, that in the case of extra ordinary damage to any of the water races constructed by the Council, nothing contained in the deed of agreement shall be hold to bind land-owners to repair the said extraordinary damages at their own cost. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July Bth, 1881. 235 c HBURTON COUNTY Ploughing Match. Under the auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. THURSDAY, 21st JULY, 1881. In t.bo Pad Jock ADJOINING THE COUNTY SALE YARDS. Class I—Three-furrow plough. First prize, £G ; second, £4. Class 2--Two-furrow plough. First prize, £5 ; third, £3. Class 3 —Two-furrow plough ; for per sons who have never taken a prize. First prize, £4 ; second, £2. Class 4—Single-furrow plough. First prize, £4 ; second £2. Class s—Single-furrow plough ; for boys under 17. First prize, £4 ; second £2. SPECIAL PRIZES. Friedlander Brothers—Horse collar, for the best team on the ground. Reid and Gray—Set of harrows, value £7, for the best work done with their two or three-furrow ploughs. W. Anderson—Pair of blinkers, for the best kept set of harness. W. Patching—Horse cover, for the best groomed horses. T. Chambers—A pair of watertight boots, for the best finish in the two-furrow class. Poyntz and Co. —Set of Haxton and Beattie’s harrows, for the best ploughing in the field. D. Fitzpatrick—A pair of watertight boots, for the best feering in the boys’ class. P. and D. Duncan—lmplements, value £5, second prize in class 2. ENTRIES must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on MONDAY, 18th July. GEORGE JAMESON, 215 c Secretary. DR. MAC BEAN STEWART, of Ashburton, Has Commenced the Practice of his Pro fession in Christchurch. Temporary Residence—The House ori ginally occupied by the late Dr Camp bell in COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent’s Brewery, Christchurch. 119 c i'T ESTER, 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. JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 376 a Publications. i RE WE TO STAY HERE ?”—A \_ paper on the New Zealand Public t-ks Policy of 1870, considered specially i reference to the question of the wn Lands and the Incidence of Tax n, by a Colonist of 22 years standing, e Is, can be obtained at Office of this 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. Ckaig, Agent for Canterbury. 512 a owqtje«aiJU*Ai£wtuju. mmuuMHJUu u—hiwbui f BOOKS printed on the £ shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guarpian Office, i East street, near Railway Station,



J. T. Ford and Co. Land. Land. Land. Messrs j. t. ford & co. hare received instructions from the Trustees in the estate of the late Sir J. Cracroft Wilson to sell by Public Auction, at Messrs Friedlander Bros. ’ Grain Stores, Ashburton, on MONDAY, JULY 18, NEXT, 1000 AO r ES 1000 OF Freehold Land Or thereabouts, divided into suitable Farms, situated for the most part on or near the Hinds river. Lots 1 and 2 adjoin the Smithyand Post Office at Mayfield, and are ploughed ready for crop. Lot 9 on the Hinds, adjoining Reserve 1550. Also ploughed ready for crop. Lots 10 and 11 adjoin Messrs Wilkin and Carter’s homestead, with front age on the Hinds river. Fenced, and five years in English grasses. The balance in native grass land adjoin joining valuable estates now in occupation. Terms of payment—One third cash, at sale, balance in three years, bearing in terest at 7 per cent., payable half-yearly. Sale will commence at 2 o’clock. For lithographed plans of the property apply to J. T. FORD A CO. Auctioneers. Cashel street, Christchurch. Or FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton. We shall offer at the same time and place on account of H. Kohn, Esq., Christchurch Six unimproved farms, situated at the Hinds, full particulars of which can be had from the Auctioneers or Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ashburton. 253 c



TOWNSHIP OF GREENSTREET. MONDAY, JULY 18, 1881. Messes j. t. ford and co. have received instructions to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON' MONDAY, JULY ißth, AT MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS.’ GRAIN STORES, Ashburton, SECTIONS In that most desirably-situated TOWNSHIP OF GREENSTREET, Ranging from one to six acres in extent. Taken from a speculative point of view, this must be a good investment, the Township being within easy distance of Ashburton, and approached by good roads ; but it also possesses unparalleled advantages in position, being on the Main Road from the Ashburton to Alford Forest. Each section has an abundant supply of pure water from creeks running through them, while a School and Post Office already established add to its residential qualifications. Terms are J cash, balance in two years, bearing interest at 7 per cent., payable half-yearly. Sale will commence at 1 sharp. J. T. FORD & 00., Auctioneers, Christchurch, Ashburton, and Timaru. 257 c TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OP ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Fexedlander Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will he well and promptly attended to.



J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Barristers, Solicitors, &c. W. F. Wilding, Barrister, solicitor, and NOTARY PUBLIC. Attendance at Ashburton every Friday. OFFICE: NEXT THE MAIL OFFICE, BURNETT STREET. 117 c Branson & Purnell, jgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46 B C. W. Ireland, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a



T. Bullock. JpZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. A BARGAIN FOR £32. J Acre first-class LAND at Hampstead, for sale at the above price, on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. pOTATOES. POTATOES. FOR SALE—IO TONS. T. BULLOCK. pO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—A BREECH-LOADER, by Cogswell and Hanison ; quite equal to new, all requisite ap pliances ; price low. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £6O and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, lately in the occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. pO PERSONS DESIROUS OP 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 be 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.



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. 207 Acres partly improved, situate in the Upper Ashburton road district. 542 Acres, I rood (in one block) unimproved, situated about five miles from Ashbur ton, on Winchtnore run. 514 Acres, 3 roods, about one mile from the Ashburton river, also on Winchmore run. 127 Acres fenced and cultivated, situated in the Wakanui district. 25 Acres first-class land, all fenced and culti vated (very early selection), about two miles from the town of Ashburton. 53 Acres securely fenced and cultivated, situated near Waterton, on the Long beach Estate. There is a comfortable four-roomed cottage on the farm. 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. 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 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. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, on which is erected a Dwelling-house of seven 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, j 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. TOWN PROPERTIES. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Comer section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 9 5,906, East street North, also T.S. 771, comer 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. 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, TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Women There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. ■ For full particulars, apply to T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Accent



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY, 19. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, .COX, & CIO. 44q W. H. Sundry. W. H. GUN DRY, JgISTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND 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 AKD £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDBY, 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. Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan McKenzie, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. MoK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD.STABLING. 50c d. McKenzie, Proprietor.



v;urrj3iJ2i rAUAu* aha/ PRIVATE HOTEL. Moray Place. These extensive premises, replete with every comfort as a first-class Restaurant and Family Hotel, are now open to the public. Cafd and spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Saloons, Read ing, Smoking, and Chess Rooms ; Single Bedrooms and suits of Apartments. The elevation of the Hotel is extremely healthy, and the views from the upper rooms simply magnificent. Terms moderate. S. S. HAWKINS, 873 a Manager. jyj- R S FENWICK’S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. 872 a MRS FENWICK. P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Tiraaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— „ ~ Single and Double At Christchurch— ~ „ Single, Double and Three- Furrow At Ashburton —First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 645 a Christchurch.



Boarding Houses, &c. Areally good boarding house, Directly opposite the Mail Office, BurnetT Street, Ashburton. Good Breakfast, Good Luncheon, Good Dinner, Good Tea, and Meals at all times, to suit the convenience of customers and people from the country. The best place in the town of Ashburton for quiet and comfort. MRS MUTCH (Late of the Ashburton Hotel). 985 c The A 1 Eestaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address — PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancred 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. S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor.



PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. 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 — Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 94a4 T7IOODFOR THE MILLION. THE A 1 RESTAURANT, TIMARU. It Beats the Christchurch Coffee Palace. Hot Pies and Coffee ... 6d. Mince Meat and Coffee ... 6d. Meals Is. It is close to the Railway Station, so don’t forget to run over while the train stops. A smart waitress in attendance. 213 Business Notices JOHN FOWLER, GROCER, DRAPER, & GENERAL MERCHANT, Tancred street, Ashbury . JOHN FOWLER begs to announce to his old friends and customers that he has again RESUMED BUSINESS, at the old site, Tancred street, and trusts by Moderate Charges and every attention to customers to merit a share of support. Also, TO LET SHOP & DWELLING-HOUSE, Lately occupied by J. R. Chapman. 176 c JJOUNT SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian, 757 a



s UFPOLK 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 ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton l£d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... 6d. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 COUNTY RIDGING & SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET ... ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manu facture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate be tween Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality, he respectfully solicits their support in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 148 c P. & D. Duncan BEG to inform their friends and the public generally that they are about OPEN A BRANCH IN ASHBURTON, On that Section ADJOINING THE POST OFFICE, For Repairing all kinds of Agricultural Implements. In the meantime inspection is invited to our stock of Ploughs, Drays, Shares, &e. , now on the ground. The management will be entrusted to Mr J. Keir, whom we can thoroughly recommend to the public. Christchurch, June 18, 1881. 88c Building and friendly socie ties 1 ACTS, on Sale at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and -solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS. Family boot & shoe depot. Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Boots and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 686 a



Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, H BEANS 2 PEAS P ** CARROTS, &c., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 548 a Havelock steeet, Ashbubtok. EPICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBKIDGKB, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAH) 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. 930 ALFRED COOK, news runner for the Lyttelton Times , Canterbury Times, and Star, is prepared to undertake the distribution of circulars, hand-bills, Ac., and to do general light porter work, and odd jobs. 794 a



George Tiickett, jg O O T MA KER, begs leave to thank his customers and friends for the support he has hitherto received in Ashburton; also, to inform them he has REMOVED to MOUNT SOMERS, where he hopes to receive a share of public patronage. All bespoke Orders made on the premises. Repairs promptly attended to. Note the Address— G. TRICKETT, 939 a Mount Somers. J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particwf? « apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large, and small quan tities, and all orders will be promptl) executed. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited. 1 GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S OOCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten* pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in .the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST. LONDON. ALSO, EPFS’ CHOCOLATE ESSENCE. FOB AFTEBHOON USX. 798