The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2.—No. 302.]

[published EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



c. Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. 1- e, at T o FARMERS We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, 01 will make LIBERAL ADVANCES againsi Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Cornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. .s a i. C WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every attention to Grain consigned through us, and obtain the extreme price for all shipments Farmers may intrust to our care. We have also established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow, Hull, Dublin, and Antwerp, and we can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a Christchurch. OTICE TO FARMERS. ’ The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at ' their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., e 14a Christchurch. a 2 E XPORT OF GRAIN. SEASON 1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. I THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND , MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited. ) Is prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances On GRAIN entrusted to its care for shipment to, and sale in the London, Australian, and New Zealand markets. r 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 j obtained. Freight to England by first-class iron vessels has been arranged at Fifty Shil i 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 TO LONDON AND UNITED KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Farmers (hat it has arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, a 12 : o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, Ai REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applies tions on approved freehold security. Oats purchased in any quantity, for cash Advances made on Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every, class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28?* ALFRED HARRISON. K. F. Gray, A UCTIONEER, VALUATOR, A STOCK, STATION, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, ; TEMUKA. Agent for Standard Insurance Com pany, and Sub-Agent for the Althouse Windmill. Licensed Dealer in Arms and Ammunition. . 782 W. H. Gundry, y AND, ESTATE, AND STATION AGENT, GENERAL MERCHANT, Ann LICENSED LAND BROKER, East street, Ashburton. 927 REDK. pAVITT, E/sr Street (Close to the Railway ' Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Malyem Coal (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can,'&c., &c- ■■ 928 Branson & Soileau, Engrossers, commission and GENERAL agents / Agents for the Australasian. Agents for Gilbey’a Wine. 929 ' . BRANSON & BOILEAU. Surveyor,; Civil Engineers, &c. l FCSOKS? and son, SURVEYORS AND 11. LAND BROKERS ■’ Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. Bobson & Son, Ci'YIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, CnBisrcHUBCH. trrA: 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., 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 bands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Comsacks, Wool packs, , &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R McKERROW & CO., GRAIN- ME R C H ANT?, j > fiAKATA. 60 Sorenson and Co., Lichfield Street, Christchurch. RAIN .BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 03a T $ . F A R M E R S . B* B. MeLaren, GRAIN Broker & • Seed Merchant, mis, Christchurch, gpeciat facilities for the satisfactory dUpotud of Grain, and Produce entrusted io ' Sanroleß left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash be nnmediately offered in the best markets, and the highest value guaranteed. 256 a tin fpseplx Clark, t K MEROH AN T, ( .; AsireußTON ANb TINWALD. Mt.JosH’h Clark. announces to Gram ‘ | 1(i ; fmd; - Farmers that he has ftp , Branch Office 1- in Burnett Ashburton, for ; the purpose of god thp Business of a Grain Stpfk Hud General Commission „(ja|&est price given for Grain. hptii<oreßtA)Urrcjnt sate*: ; - ifc&iH nifl'L- A R K, _ j BwHock’aHorae Bazaar. J&011 urii «ilj - ; 2®



X 1 itJ&XVxtl. 1 ua W XIJiiAX To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con fidently refers its Constituents to the List of first-class Vessels now Advertised in the Daily Papers. JOHN COOKE, 93a Manager. WHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands sale in London, and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight. The successful result of their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in terests are well protected by their agents in London. Prompt returns and minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a Business Notices OIL. gEA ELEPHANT OIL will be found superior to lard or castor oil for all kinds of machinery, and has the additional advantage of being 25 per cent, cheaper. Purchasers of oil should also remember | that this is a Colonial Production, and by ‘ using it will leave the money in the country. ORR & CO., Agents for the Ashburton County. 228 a &



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, >r it 3. JIURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGER CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH-PRICES VERY REASONABLE. S, NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware j , Useful Novelties, and J- Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils L Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils i- Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites e Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements k Lawn Mowers, Lavm Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths o English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and ;i Umbrella Stands s Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and e Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashes Street West. 306 a 1 J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, , Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. [ (Established 1858.) ’ PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N. B.— Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. TG HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • Vj* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of w r ork in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a KING BROTHERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers Scythes Gorse Knives Axes, &c. Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS. Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters’ Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c., Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of every description. Sfinff® *P AT A vies American ’Rurrorv Handles



Shatte Jr. ivl. Axles American ±suggy juancuea Spokes \ ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &c. &c. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813 FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE —LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. npHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- J- pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. S. STODDARD, 008 Proprietor. INCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF 1 THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. Gd.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women’s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. Gd. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY TEA. TEA. TEA. IgJ Nelson, Moate & Co., lI7HOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND ' ’ IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Next Ayers’ Baths, SPECIALITIES— No. l )er lb - I. Speciality Blend* Immense power, pungency, and grip 2s. od. 2* Challenge Tea. Splendid Liquor, rich flavor 2s. 4d. 3. Dargeeling Blend. Drawing a pure rich liquor, worth 3s 2s. Bd. 4. Royal Blend. Full bodied and delicate aroma 3 s * °d* 5. Imperial Blend* Good leaf, well flavored, strong, fine pungent liquor 3s. 4d. N.B.—Our Blends containing Green Tea are only sold when specially asked for. Packages always on hand. Half-chests, Boxes, and Packets, containing 61b., 41b., 31b., 21b,, 11b., £lb., Jib. Also, in Fancy Tea Canisters. Samples of any of these Teas can be had on application A liberal discount allowed to Hotels, Schools, Farmers, and Boarding Houses. H. M. CARSON, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 736



Business Notices. gAVE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING Wlp’H TAYLOR AND RAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. Cd. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3id. per lb. s Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. Cd. New Jam, 6|d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, Cd. per lb. I 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Tayloi'. 344 a Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. WE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more wear than the Imported Article. We Taro making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported. We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to call and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. TARPAULINS.—We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins ’of all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during the aftenioon can be forwarded by the evening train. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. G2a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E.S., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Water tights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 FURNISHING. P. P a t e r s o n’s QASHEL S REET AND COLOMBO STREET SHOPS CONTAIN THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STOCK IN TOWN.



CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 737 500 Q uot oh tions 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs.. Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. £2, £5- to 4d. to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 748 Sewing Machines. JM. THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to his large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Wheeler and* Wilson’s New No. 8, “Raymonds,” the “New White,” “Household,” “Home Shuttle,” “Home Treasure,” &c., &c. Also, Bicycles by the best makers, Bicycle Fixings, Ac. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments. Machines on Time Payment from ss. per week. Orders, with stamps or P. 0., will be attended to at once. Address— J. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers. Bls The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address — C. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a Marsh & Groves. "[NANCY BREAD AND BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND TIONERS. BISCUIT CONFEC FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY s UFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. G. 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 ... 2ld. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lancred Street, Ashburton. 932 Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON.



Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain‘Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. i 3 1 5 i 1 1 The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The beat office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 749 THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to superb tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office. Cathedral Square Christchurch. 877 OTIC E. THE CASWELL SOUND MARBLE, PORTLAND CEMENT, AND MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED), NEW ZEALAND. Capital—£so,ooo, in 10,000 Shares of £5 each. Calls—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. ;



Business Notices. c o S' V * Iv fv S' v S' 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ckistchdkch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English _ Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.] P P < 03 H W a H P 3 O pH a a a H 03 P 3 H O a o a o m H a a a EH a o I—l P 3 a CO ■•*l J. F. Stratz, l\ Watchmaker, $ from London IJ J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23g, CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc.



AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 r SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : ' The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is 1 Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As onlj a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RaNGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having > NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can * confidently recommend them as the best • Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 ) Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 r Oft. by 24in ... 18 15 0 i Oft. by 2Cin ... 20 15 0 5 Other prices equally low. 48a 1 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. > T AWRY AND SON, Norton Farm ‘ g J Seafield, return thanks to their patrons } for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the 1 hands of the advertisers. y n Lawky and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wednes 2 DAYS. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at k tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui t School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. , Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown . blacksmith, Clontarf. 11 LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. a Seafield. ' Butcheks, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS ?0R THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. e PRINTED —“To Let” and Ji “For Sale”—can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



W. Stocks, Esq. ; W. Hutcheson, Esq. , M. H.R., J.P., Mayor, Wellington ; B. W. Mills, Esq., J.P. ; McLeanW. Jack , Esq., Mayor, Hokitika; R. N. J. Eeeve s. Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhouse, Esq., J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; J. R. George, Esq., A.M.1., O.E. j A. S, Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of Nee Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Buller, Lewis and Gully. Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be receive until the 31st day of JANUARY, 188 and can be made through the Bank New Zealand, or any of its branches New Zealand and Australia, or from th Company’s Broker, Me. Charles Pyh Store, Winslow, from whom Prospectuse and Forms can also be obtained. Specimens of this Marble took the First Prize at the late Sydney Exhibition, and are being exhibited in the New Zealand Court of the one now being held at Mel bourne. Note —The prospects of this Company are exceptionally favorable, large divi dends and great increase in value of shares being a comparative certainty; but for further particulars we refer to the Pro spectus, which can be obtained as above. THE SHARE LIST CLOSES ON JAN. 31st, 1881. All Shares will be allotted by Priority of Application. 868 Consultations. J. L. F L E M I N G’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE GREAT AUTUMN, EASTER, & FLYING HANDICAPS. 5.000 Members at 10s each. To be Run at Christchurch on APRIL 18th and 19th, 1881. 81 NOMINATIONS—B 4 PRIZES. Each Ticket has a chance of Winning TIITPA rTTZPQ GRAND AUTUMN HANDICAP —29 Prizes. Ist ... ... ... ... £4OO 2nd 150 3rd 100 Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 EASTER HANDICAP—27 Prizes. Ist £2OO 2nd 125 3rd ... 75 Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 FLYING HANDICAP—2B Prizes. Ist ... £2OO 2nd ... ... ... ... 125 3rd 75 Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 As each Race wil be drawn separately every subscriber will have a chance of winning Three Prizes for each ticket. .The 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. Donald Williamson is a cash PURCHASER of good clean samples of RYE GRASS. 23