■ 1 ~— ’ „ boat way would be to witluli..- ni *j;‘ c , for reporting progress was r - withdrawn. On the clause being proceeded with, ';:' Sir W. Fox moved that it be altered so as B"; to read—“ from and after the commsnce f, mentofthe Act, no publican’s or other s, -n-license shall -be granted until the rate ./-V-payers of the district shall have previously T\.;: &c.” - He objected to local ' option being confined to r n.ew licenses. Mr* Saunders said that he had supported temperance party up i:o this stage. , If if they adopted the amendment, he could that ft would jeopardise the Bill. '• shaking ' licensing benches elective, really .carried - local option, If ■ ’ ‘licenses , were .taken.-away by elective bench«s,no olaun fpr .compensation could "arise,,but if by direct action such claims t-.- not- ho resisted. He thought the ’ - ,< tempean.ce parte should take what they : could getsand what was just, instead of . jeoNodisiiig the whole Bill, j;*.. The amendment was negatived on the voices. _ * Anhmendment that\all clubs in exist "eficn bh the Ist June last shall remain in ■' operation until they have had an oppor ‘ tunitifcfor taking out a license after Ist January nextj was carried, and the clause, aswmended,. passed.. ' ’ ■ ■ 'Cause 69-was amended andpaued, and ' claiiiesGO and 61 were also passed. .Clause 62—Objections in. Native Dis triets—Postponed. Progress was then reported, and the - House rose at 12.6.

COURSING.

We learn from a Press - Association • telegram that" the Waterloo Cup Coursing meeting, at Tapanui commenced on Tues day. : The weather all day was. simply perfec tion, and hares were numerous and strong. . - Ad agree' that it was the most successful -> day's-coursing aver- held in the colony. •I Thirty-five courses were decided, which is - by far the largest nurhber ever mn in one - day in New Zealand: /What little wager u ing ;thete ia indicates that Don Carlos is ' the favorite 'for the Clip, the best offer ' against him being 5 to 1. Thf results of the First Bound were as follows: - r r 1 Watbblqp Cur; for all aged dogs at Ll2 ~ , IDs each. Forty-six entries. Winner, L2lo;' runner up, LB2 10s; one dog, L 22 10b; three dogs at Ll2 10s each; at L 8 each; eleven dogs at Mr McDonald’a Rhododendron beat Messrs Otterson and Reid’s Banshee. HMr Soman’s Peri beat Mr. Kingsland’s Furrier. Mr Dunn’s-Luna, beat Mr Howard’s " Homily. , ; Mr .Watson’s Phlox Dnuum'ondii beat Mir Murray’s Eclipse. ‘Mr McDonald’s Cineraria beat Mr -McQavin’s Lady Ellen. ..o’. Mr Oookson's > Seafield beat Mr Sher c/ win’s Queen of the Seas. .. Mr B. : Thomson’s Duchess of Connaught . Mr : Prince’# Sleight-of-hand. i ; Mr MoAulay VMiranda beat Mr Taylor’s v Master Walter., •, s-j.j.M? Hall's Hopfactor beat Mr Stewart’s ; ,Skiddaw Lass. J ;j f- Mr:.Smith’s Lancashire Lass beat Mr Aster. /.ril Mr,Deacon’s Clio beat Mr Prince’s Miss . "etDw- . . -j, Parmeaan beat Mr Munro’s 4Stro«®boww» .V. }'.'!>■ ' I i , ißonayne’s a i Kathleen ■ beat ■ ; Mr , Deacon's Talbot. . Spring beat Mr Martin’s Mr McLaren’s Britons'’Still beat M? .'iDowse’e Magician. ■ ■ /(i Mrßrydjona's Jeannettea beat Mr •Duncan’s Rose.of Denmark; - r Mr Hdl's Champagne Charlie beat Mr ~ BUckbam’s Mick. * MrJß.vThomsdn’a Bonnie Scotland beat \ Mr Grawahaw’a: Lancashire Lad.. Mr Qrosbio’sProgress beat MrHoward’s J&*mdny. *• ;'( t>MrtA.<-Thomson’s Don' Carlos beat Mr La Loup. ' ; Mr Duichie’a Scamp beat Mr Cameron’s ■ Bidera-Wee.'■ f 1 •, . The-second rouhd ended-as follows : . Rhododendron beat Peri. ■ Luna bcnt-Cineraria.-' /'-o --. « Olenlorarbest PhloatDpnmmondi. ■ Seafield ba£Dacl}eeaof Connaught. • ’ , Miranda beat Hopfactor. . Kathleen- beat Lancashire Lass. Parmesan beat 01ix>., , , ‘y, BritensStillbeat Spripgj . T i.'Jewiette .lieat Van Dieman. ‘; Charlie beat Bonnie Scot* ' land. " ,j l Don Oarlos beat Prcgress. Seamp-ran. albye. -! 1 1 >)' '-. ~ ■

PUBLIC EXPENDITURE .

The net expenditure from the Con i solidated Fund'during the financial year that ended on the 31st of .March ?is disclosed in.the appended statement: 1 •’* • •' •" Voted, 1 Spent. Liabilities of 1879-80 299,747 301,180 , Oolonial Sec’s Depart. 191,997 189,080 4folori6U TreMiirer'sdo. 60,330 62,126 Minister of Justice's do. 133j706 122,124 261,357 238,566 . - Customs Department... 89,244 - 76,774 r - ,<'• -■M.» 23,897 22,966 Education Do. ... 276,162 263,000 ' . AfMhfc . Do. 5 ... 15,177 8,303 /Mioistar'ofMines ... 23,141' 9,147 Vi 4 *' FubMc Works 604,446 516-249 • ■ Defence ... 163,446 92,546 ’ ,V- „Lands '...128,284 129,080 ;Totais / ..12,296,220 2,055,171 Public Works Accounts? ) vjf j e Immigration -- ,25,984 31,134 .7 Public Works... J 4,870 13,659 ■ ofneVlines 9,650 7,769 , ? Beads ~ ;..287,748 179,599| purchases ' .. .122,147 55,327 Goldfields, waterworks 26,716 16,576 TeWgraph extension 43,577 46,281 . Public buildings :..240,335 205,733 /Lfchtbonses, 4,650 ■ 2,636 iR ' 84,091 " Oentihgent defence ~..164,000 154,000 j loans 189,430 193,356 7 , ?»*•*■ ''Totals...''; . „ 2,828,589 1,958,351| a... t ■,■

THE .ASHfeuKTbN GUARDIAN, ‘ WEDNESDAY ' ? 'fa.



’ A Pakish ahd its Omoras ikPbison.; f§L ' ■ possesses a uarisU one.family,(fora brothers),, who seem to Wmply with*tne forma required by paro chial law. They appointed one of their nmnbejc overseer,, another parish con l stable, etc-,, and -then make their own **te., tJ| dnokily, they qparrelled lately,! 'ima farming utensils, and the Bingham have, in conse parish; of Lodge-on-the -Woldsfo;r prison for two months-, ' ■ 1 ||'>HoMsdwA.v!s' Oihtmbk-’F akd Tsiis.—. mso constitutions have a. Pendency t<») rheumatism, And Are throughout f rm tell aixaL MsAßwa Ht 7 lustFlA • jk fttlirtf teJl aaro,brine, andWterwards rub ini .’They.will findit the lessening their ' agonyy, and, 1 1 completely swept ttSflh&’woul&ißa&e agiant shudderi



K. P. Gray. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. AT MAYFIELD (HINDS), ON THE FARM OF JOHN MURPHY. SATURDAY, 25TH JUNE, 1881. K f. g r a y . has received instructions from Mr Barclay Martin, to Sell by Public Auction, at the above place, unless pre viously settled,- ' . LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, ■ Consisting of Draught Horses, Milk Cows (in calf), 3 Heifers, Ploughs, Drays, Har • rows, Harness, &c. 400 Bushels Feed Oats &c., &0., &c. No Reserve. Sale at 1 o’clock. . ' > i' K. F. GRA Y, Auctioneer. N.B.—The nearest Railway Station to above Farm is the Hinds. 101 c Ecclesiastical. C AT HO LIC CHURCH. ASHBURTON : Ist Mass, 9 o’clock ; 2nd Mass, llo’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth Sundays (when one occurs) of the month; RAKAIA: Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. 610 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. Lost. LOST— A COCKATOO, .both wings ‘ cut, a bone ring on one leg. Any one returning same to the undersigned will be rewarded ; and anyone detaining thhe same, a f ter this date, will be prose cuted. J. H. W. EDWARDS, Rosedale Cottage, North East Belt. , 22nd June, 1881. 1050 STRAYED, from a paddock near Tinwald, on April 12th—30 or more Merino EWES, branded X and several ear-marks. Anyone giving information as to their whereabouts to Mr McLaughlan (Rangitata) or Office of this Paper will be ail 82c ’ JAS. MoLAUGHLAN. Public Notices. A SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. At a Meeting held on Tuesday last, it was decided to hold a COUNTY Ploughing Match During the last week in JULY;. The Committee will be glad to receive offers from-persons having sections of land suitable for the purpose. Offers to be sent to the Secretary not later than noon on TUESDAY, 28th June. ■ GEORGE JAMESON,; 61c Secretary, i wEEz THE ANNUAL DINNER, to comt ' memorato the Festival of July 12th, will be held at Shearman’s Hotel on that date. , . Dinner on the table at 8 p.m. Tickets, 6s 6s each. 77c |JPPER ASHBURTON BOARD. ROAD Notice is hereby given that, it is the intention of the. Board; at its next meet ing, to Strike a RATE of Is in The £ on all the Rateable Property ih the district 1 By order. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 68c ' ' Clerk. TESTERFIELD 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 S H B URT6N m;„i L L,S. ti OWNERS of GRISTS .will," he CHARGED Id and 2d per bushel respec tively for CLEANING First and Second Claas WHEAT, in addition to the charge for Grinding. HENRY BOWERS 629 a (For Saunders Brothers). Tenders. O BUILD E R S; TENDERS are invited for the EREC ION of a DWELLING-HOUSE on the 7esterfield Station. Plans and specifica-l ons may be seen at Messrs Jameson and Roberts,. Ashburton. ... I All tenders to be sent to Mr . W. Mar ty, Hereford street, Christchurch, on or efore TUESDAY, June 28th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily icepted. 65q Gazette in Bankruptcy. y. R. OTIOE— The Ashbtjbton Gtjabduj* is a Gazette for. all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHRISTCHURCH, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors 1 Act, 187? j, and the several A'iW amending the same, and in the matter ef the bankruptcy of GEORGE PAULL HQATTEN, of Ashburton, debtor. Notice is hereby given that an applica tion will be made to the above Court at its sitting held first after the expiration of ten ; clear days from the date hereof for an order for my discharge. - Dated this 21st day of June, 1881. G. P. HOATTEN, 106 c For Self. TbAILWAY TARIFF.— Copies of Jpy the New Scale of Fares and Charges on the New Zealand Railways can now be procured at Office of this Paper. rfIHRESHING BOOJSS-i>rfntea 6tt th J.. shortest nhtifcd/ fctthe Office of th



Amusements. BRASS BAND. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT Given to J. S. SAVAGE (Bakdmastek), on his Leaving the District. MONSTER MUSICAL FESTIVAL, AT THE TOWN HALL, JUNE 30th, 1881. A full orchestra (consisting of 20 Per formers) and 50 Vocalists will kindly as sist. Plan pf D ress Circle at Mr H. M. Jones’, vrere tickets for this part of the house can be obtained. Front and other seat tickets from members of the Band. See .Programme in future issue. 11c To Let. LAND TO LET, at Winslow, about six miles from Ashburton, 207 acres, partly fenced. • Apply to . W. G. BRITT AN, . Church Steward. Christ’s College, June 3rd, 1881. 2c For Sale. /vN SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED. . i ; Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Cantbkbuky, Zbalandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, pVom £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lo,los, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ& CO. jl O E SALE. A small FARM of 75 Acres, within six miles of Ashburton, on favorable terms. POYNTZ & CO. O R SALE. A FARM of 300 Acres, all sown down to wheat, well and securely Fenced, abun dantly watered, and within easy access of a Railway Station. I Also, 200 Acres of good LAND to Let for Cropping, or For Sale on a purchasing clause. Two well-finished three-roomed COT- j TAGES, situated on a Quarter-Acre of . Land, on the East Town Belt, close to the High School. These cottages are now let to good tenants, at a fair rental, and will be sold on- easy terms of payment. 595 a POYNTZ AND CO. ; O R SAL e; I ■ T.S. 907, 908, 909, 910, being one acre in a block J also, T. S. 860. These sections will be sold on favorable terms, i POYNTZ AND GO. 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 apply to ' 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO. : FOR SALE: 664 ACRES improved Farm, situated at Drdmore, of which 370 acres are laid down in grass, and 130 acres are in stubble, after one crop, balance in tussock. Small house. Sub-division fences, plantation, &e. The new water race is supposed to run through this property. 644 ACRES in tussock at Lauriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. Terms easy. . Apply to 597 a GUFF & GRAHAM, Christchurch. Money. VI 0N EY T O LE N D On the SECURITY of FREEHOLD c LEASEHOLD PROPERY, or Loans >r short dates, will be made on any api roved security. Apply to ~ | Wm. HORNE,: I ! are of P. Cunningham & Co. , Ashburton: 540 Money TO LEND, in sums of £6O and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FERBDAY, , , ; Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. Banisters. Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, OARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 4d « ■■ I C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, ~ Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Publications. THE TRADE PROTECTION SO CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list Of' * Bills df 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.- i - ! T. B. Cbaio, Agent for Canterbury. 1 • ■ • ' 512 a •T*rAikTED * V your Wants for Is., cash.



Matson, Coz, and Co. FREEHOLD FARMS FOR SALE BY AUCTION. FRIDAY, JULY 1. s THE Undersigned have received in structions from the Owners, Mort gagees, and Trustees of the following Beautiful Barms, | TO OFFER THEM FOR ABSOLUTE SALE BY AUCTION, * AT THEIR LAND AND ESTATE ROOMS, West street, Ashburton. No. 1. 308 ACRES Of first-class rich alluvial soil, Situated three miles from the RANGITATA RAILWAY STATION. The improvements consist of a good fbur-roomed house; ' four-stalled • stable, good sheep yards, out buildings, Ac. 180 acres of this is laid down in English grass, and the remainder partly sown with wheat or in, preparation for other crops; it is divided into six paddocks by substantial stock-proof wire fences, well watered throughout, and it is believed arrangements can be made for running 2,000 sheep outside the land. To anyone in search of a compact, profitable Farm, the above is an opportunity not often met with, and on such easy terms. No. 2. 800 ACRES Of rich Agricultural Land not far from No. 1, in connection with which it would work well. No. 3. 2g ACRES, Being R.S. 29212, adjoining No. 2. No, 4. 02 acres, Being R.S. 27596, adjoining No. 5. No. 5. 20 ACRES, Being R.S. 27595, near mouth of Orari River. No. 6. 2QO ACRES, Of Land adjoining the Hon. John McLean’s land on the Hinds. { No. 7. The Equity of Redemption of 028 acres, Being R.S. 31452 and 31453 i lying between the Hinds and Rangitata Rivers. A good selec: tion ; and being sold by order of the Trustees, may be obtained on most reasonable terms. An opportunity not often met with) for practical men with moderate means. I No. 8. On account of whom it may concern, ■jyjg ACRES, Of good light Land, near the Rakaia, being really fine grazing land. To be had on remarkably easy terms, and for residents at Rakaia requiring grazing land, a chance which should not be missed. Ho. 9. I 450 AOI,ES ' I A highly Improved Farm, withiri about two miles of a railway station, and Seven or eight miles from Ashburton. The improve* ments consist of a first-class four roomed dwelling*house, eleven-t stall stable, granary, chaff house with large grain loft over all; three loose boxes, large concrete tank to hold ; 16,000ga15., one well with windmill, ten acres of plantations, abundance of running water, besides other most valu* able improvements. - - : No. 10. 895 AOBES ’ | Of the richest DownjLand, about five miles from Winchester. This is alii fenced, and having been fallowed the past season, is now in first-class order for cropping. The above fine properties are all offered on THE EASIEST TERMS, And . are intended to be sold; and to Farmers in search of REALLY GOOD PROPERTIES, j At moderate prices and on easy terms! the opportunity shoqld not be missed] ; Further particulars to Le obtained front the Auctioneers, who will show intending purchasers over any or all the , abovq Farms, and furnish the fullest particulars^ 1 MATSON, COX, A CO., 53c Ashburton. Matson, Cox, & Co* i A UCTIONBERS A VALUATORS! LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS.; LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. ; ■_. . . i GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCKS Will be held,at | ASHBURTON AND TINWALD alternately* NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY, 6. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agenta for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, A CO. , ■! ; . ■ ■; ■ ..1. 44a rpHE GUARDIAN in on every Tea -L Table in Ashburton.



T. Bullock. Property Sale. MY next SALE of PROPERTIES will take place on SATURDAY, 9th PJuly. Persons wishing to offer any property - at this sale will please communicate with - the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. JJAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. W E E K L Y SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at Ip.m. F OR SALE, CHE AT. 127 Acres first-class LAND, fronting on the Wakanui Creek, being Rural Sections 20632 and 20633, divided into three paddocks; all in English grass ; there is a hut and stable on the farm. This would make a capital dairy farm. Will be sold cheap and on liberal terms. ' Apply to ■■■ T. BULLOCK TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, lately in the occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK PJHO PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING A BACON CURING FACTORY. FOR SALB~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 MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of i interest, in sums of £SO and up- I wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, , EAST ST REET, I AND AT THE BAZAAR, \ BURNETT STREET, i Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO - LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. ; 66 Acres —a compact farm ; all fenced, well r watered, and partly in English grass. ' Improvements consist of a comfortable ( 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, 1 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—sevemroomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings. 1 220 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 1 be sold cheap. 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr. - George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improved. 1 84 Acres, subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with ia never failing , . stream. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, store, etc. Situated ] on Mr Hart’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton. This ■ ■ is a very desirable residence. ' 162 Acres Freehold ) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold j all fenced and sub divided with live, well kept fences. There are also two wells with a plenti ful supply of water. The land is also broken up, part in crop, and part in English grass. Improvements consist 1 of a well built comfortable six-roomed ( dwelling-house, also a four-stalled , stable and granary capable of storing ] 2,000 bushels of grain. 1 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and 1 Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton 1 Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. I 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway 1 Station, on Maronan run. 1 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 S roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot 34, 35, each % acre, Mayo’s Block j 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 S»9°6» 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, pi-ice 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, v'ith cottage 1 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. Woraer. 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 t® ; T BULLOCK, 1 221 a Estate Agent



JV T. y< r ■ and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF At HBUBTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT > ASHBURTON, > AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL r AGENTS, 1 For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &C. We have arranged with Messrs FribdLander Bros. = to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales bn our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &0., 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 3 will be* well and ; p&mptly 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 W. H. Gnndry. W. H. GUN DRY, Estate and station agent, r ■■■ i'h: J LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AMD 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. f& * ' ' * Aobnt * ’ AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. ] STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST- i •< 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 i W, H. SUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., ] BAST 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. SUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. ] £2,000 AND £8,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. , W. H. GUNDBY, Ashburton. Educational. : ' •& / fpHE MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Mooie ’ street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms;; pet quarter, for ieach subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday/ from half-past three to 1 half-past four, one guinea per quarter. i ~ , ■, 397 a Business Notices. SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support 1 accorded them since commencing business, i and now beg to notify that they have been ! encouraged to .make extensive additions to the store’and largely increase tlifeir 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. Arcatt goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. ■- " Agents for the Amlm-ioti Guardian.- 757 a Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. 0. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. , Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. Q. , RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated .Leapungton Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station,



Euslr.egs’NTotideh * ENIGMA. —What ami? Praysa— and you may, if you try. I’m seen in the forehead, the cheek, and the eye ; I’m seen in the smile which illumines your face, I’m first in endeavor all sorrow to chase. In Carson’s Fruit Warehouse 1 J always reside—l couldn’t remove from his trade if I tried. I’m in pineapples, pears, and in oranges, too—nice fruits in variety waiting for you. Pray notice, I’m always expected to be—and 1 am—in ■ the now t famous pure blended tea. I'm in pickles, in sauces, in coffee, in spice, in lollies and sweetmeats, and everything • nice. In general groceries, plain to be seen, with goods of first quality, fit for the Queen. In gratitude i which, for part favors, I feel, and favors to come only more will reveal. I’m found in good valuer which still may be had at H. M. CARSON'S New Fruit and Italian Warehouse, East street (next Bank of New Zealand). Sole Agent for 'Nelson, Mo axe, «fc Oo.’s Pure Blended Teas, in boxes and packets (see advertisement and handbills). 3c QOALI COAL!! COAL!! The undersigned have just received a large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current MATSON, COX, & Co., 902 a /v . . West street. J> HOLOGRAPH Y. Wanted everybody to know that this is my LAST WEEK in Ashburton, and all who wish to have a really GOOD and CHEAP PORTRAIT not to miss this op portunity, very seldom met with. Photo . taken in the new uranium process warranted not to fade. Any House or Farm Photographed within ten miles from Ashburton. PROFESSOR DE LORDS, 919 a Photographer. - G OOD CLOTHES for winter wear, JUST LANDED, now I’ve got, JjIROM West of England fair— Dark, or any sort; UNSURPASSED they are, I’m sure, any in this Town; in and view them o’er, QN any day you’re down, Lublow ’s on the door. G. J. F. LUBLOW. i you want a Winter Suit Go to LUBLOW f you want a' Good Fitting Suit Go to LUBLOW f you wan' '• Good Wearing Suit Go to LUBLOW f you want a Business Suit Go to LUBLOW f you want a Dress Suit Go to LUBLOW E you want Suits that wont wear out Go to LDBLOW n fact, if you want Suiting, • Go to LUBLOW gSS- Please Note the Address, and ;ive him a call before ordering your oods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, 'RAO TIC AL TAILOR, &c., EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a XT 0. DAYIS, BRICKLAYER. &c., W . having commenced business for imself, in the above line, is prepared to ndertake all work entrusted to him, at easonable rates. Ranges Set. Work lanship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. 0. DAYIS, , Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. _ All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will eceive prompt attention. 307 a NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 966 a THOMAS DUDSON. Wm. Patching, Easy Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sizes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterproof Clothing at reasonable prices. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck, ' Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced prices. 687 a WM. PATCHING. Donald Williamson 1 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 be sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women n, 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 jnst what they want in the best way possible. w 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. ALFRED COOK, news runner for the Lyttelton Times, Canterbury Times,- and Star, is prepared to undertake the distribution of circulars, hand-bills, &c., . and to do general light porter work, and Odd jobs. 791 a



Business Notices. - JJULLO! WHAT’S THIS? ; A. Weston’s r Agricultural, Pastoral, Commercial, L and Fashionable s HAIRCUTTING SALOON, , Tanckbd Street, 7 Will open about the 17th inst. I 6d. HAIRCUTTING 6d. i SHAVING —well, as local industry is i all the cry, and ought to be supported, j Weston will shave you for 5f d, but mind, i no change. And if you grumble—what! , do you think he will shave you for s nothing and give you a drink ? N.B.—A > liberal discount to local bodies, families, I schools, widows, orphans, &o. Ladies’ ; and girls’ hair cut and trimmed in the i fashion. Hair Dyed any color. Invalids ' and others waited on at their residences, if required. Razors ground and set. 170 THE Undersigned, in thanking his numerous friends and customers for the very liberal support accorded him dur ing the past ten months, has much plea sure in informing them that he has sold his business of Baker, Confectioner, etc., to Mr James Ranges, who will continue it on and after May 30th, 1881, on his own account, and would bespeak for his successor a continuance of those favors so liberally bestowed on him. A. O. AITKEN, Saunders’ Buildings. With reference to the above, JAMES RANGER trusts that by supplying GOOD BREAD at a reasonable price, combined with civility and attention, he will merit the support accorded to his predecessor. Ashburton, May 27, 188 L 921 SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Frimest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2M. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME bongs about its changes. “Procrastination is the thief of Time,” and believing in the wisdom of the old saw, Robert Murray, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Has taken Time by the forelock. The cold weather of winter succeeds the warmth of genial autumn, as surely as the night succeeds the day. Light and warmth are essential to a successful prose cution of a watchmaker’s business, and ROBERT MURRAY has sought and found a new site, which combines these essentials with a FRONTAGE to the MAIN STREET. He has now REMOVED To the shop lately occupied by Mr. J. S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., EAST STREET, Next door to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Where his old friends will find him, and new ones will be welcome. 730c-960 Gr REAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10a Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a E. Gr. Euxton, MERCHANT TAILOR, PRACTICAL TROUSERS AND BREECHES MAKER, Wishes to inform his numerous fsiends and customers of Ashburton and the Pro vince of Canterbury generally that, owing to his great success in business, he has EXTENDED HIS PREMISES, And has opened out a well-selected stock of TWEEDS for riding and walking pants, both Single and Double-milled Blisses, and a grand assortment of Fancy Tweeds for lounging and walking suits, overcoats, ulsters, &c. R.G.R. has also received a large assort ment of Riding and Driving Gloves, Hosiery, &c. R.G.R., being his own importer and cash buyer, is now preparecLto give the public of Canterbury a great opportunity of buying for cash full fifty per cent, under the old credit system, that has so long been an incubus on the colony. R.G.R. often smiles at the word “blowing.” All blow and no show, combined with inferior workmanship and material, is very deceiving to a customer. This is not R. G. Buxton’s system of principle. He invites a call to inspect his stock of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, &c., at the following prices : SUITS made to order jgg Jg Q SUITS of the best I Scotch and English I . Tweeds, not to be 4: equalled in the co lony, to order ... J VESTS made to order from OVERCOATS and ULSTERS (unri vailed), from BOYS’School SUITS, to order, from 5 0 md I 0 8 1 12 10 15 6 6 0 Gentlemen wishing to buy their own materials can have them made up on the most reasonable terms, and with style and finish not to be equalled in the Pro vince of Canterbury. Address— tsr R. G. R UX T o MERCHANT TAILOR, No. 1, Pbtbe Street,- Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel: ASHBURTON. £