under circumstances of the most press ing emergency. When such circum stances arise, we are bound to say for him, he has more than once laid aside his turbulence, and shown better qualities than even his greatest ad mirers gave him credit for. In fact, under all conditions, he is a public man of the very strongest description. Yet he has been signally defeated by Mr Ivess, an extremely negative sort of person, not because the electors like Mr Ivess, but because Mr Saunders is altogether too strong for their taste. Mr Ivess is, we believe, a very respectable man, whose mission hitherto has been to start country news papers in villages where there did not appearto be any opening for that branch of enterprise, and, having started them, to sell them, and start some more in J some other villages. To our know ledge he has been at this business in all parts of the colony for many years past, and we should think he has probably acquired and sold more newspapers than any other three men in New Zea land. It is this propensity that has gained him his sobriquet oi “the rag-mer chant.” We understand that Mr Ivess has always had a keen ambition to be in politics, and that his odd infatuation for the humbler sort of newspaper enterprise has been mainly the out come of that ambition. Not possess ing any of the ordinary qualifications for making a figure before the public, he has often brought himself suddenly into prominence in a quiet neighbor hood*by dropping in with a printing plant, bringingout a newspaper, and as tonishing the rural folk into the belief that a man of consequence had come among them. Many years ago he per formed this feat on the West Coast of the North Island, and was so elated by his success that he stood for Parliament for the district of Egmont, in opposi tion to the Colonial Treasurer, Major Atkinson. We do not know whether he got any votes—we rather think not; but we well remember the fuss that the affair caused at the time. Ever since then Mr Ivess has been starting news papers and trying to get into Parlia ment whenever he saw anything like a chance, however poor; and now at fast he has succeeded. What he means to do now he has gained the goal of his ambition we cannot guess. He has not, as we gather from his speeches and from all accounts of him, the smallest capacity for politics, and he is past the age for developing any. He will, in short, be neither better nor worse than nine out of ten ot those around him ; but will merely add one more to the list of respectable nobodies who form the great majority of the first i Parliament elected on the residential | suffrage.”

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

A CORRECTION.

TO THE EdITOB. Sib, —I see a local in your issue of 19th instant, in which it is stated “ that I fell and broke my leg on account of the horse ■hying and bolting,” whereas the fact is when on coming off the high crown on to the slippery clay siding all four legs of the horse slipped from under him, and he fell on his right side, with my leg underneath. As the statement in the local reflects upon my riding, you would much oblige you would alter the s'.atement. I have had to have the leg reset, and am still suffering a great deal of pain.—l am, etc., W. Cptbbbbt. Longbeach road, Winslow, June 21.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1882.



And this is to further notify that a Meeting of the said Council will be held at the Council Chambers, in Burnett street, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 10th day of July next, at seven o’clock in the evening, to confirm the said resolution. Dated this 13th day of June, 1882. CHARLES BRADDELL, 741 e Town Clerk. ~|~~yß LEAHY has Removed to the late residence of Mr A. Orr, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. 376 e JQR W, STROWD PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’ Patients until he is able to resume his practice, and may be CONSULTED 4 at Dr Boss’s residence at the usual hours. 717 e N O E I hereby give Notice, that I intend to apply at the next sitting of the Ashbnrton County Council for a LICENSE to Slaughter large and small cattle, on Rural Section 32927. JAMES SMITH. 6th June, 1882. 687 e SOUTH CANTERBURY POULTRY, PIGEON, & CANARY ASSOCIA TION. First Annual EXHIDITION atTimaru 12th and 13th JULY Next. Entries close 24:h instant. Prize schedules on application. ARTHUR N. WALCOT, 752 e Hon. Secretary. sT STEPHEN’S CHURCH, ASH BURTON. A TEA MEETING AND CONCERT Will be held in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, JUNE 29th, 1882.



Holloway’s Pills.—The sudden changes frequent fogs, and pervading dampness sorely impede the vital functions and conduce to ill health. The remedy for these disasters lies in some purifying medicine, like these Pills, which is competent to grapple with the mis chief at its source, and stamp it out without fretting the nerves or weakening the system. Holloway’s Pills extract from the blood oil noxious matteis, regulate the action of every disordered organ, stimulate the liver and kidneys, and relax the bowels. In curing chest complaints these Pills are remarkably effective, especially when aic’ed by friction o( the Ointment on its walls. This double treat ment will ensure a certain, steady, and bene ficent progress, and sound health will soon be re-established.—Advt.



New Advertisements. w ANTED —For a station, a good Man COOK. Jameson & Roberts. 784 e LOUGHING, t- - TENDERS wanted for Ploughing and Harrowing from 300 to 500 Acres of Tus sock Land, at Rosehill, Methven. Wil liam Legge, on the farm, will show the land and dimensions, with whom sealed offers must be lodged on or before the sth July. 783 e M E T H Y E N 0 H U R 0 H. A BAZAAR, TEA, and CONCERT, in. aid of the Church Funds, will be held at Methven, on FRIDAY, 30th June. The Bazaar to start at 3 p.m., Tea at 6 p.m., and Concert at 8 p.ra. Admission, 2b 6d; children half price. The above will be followed by a DANCE, the admission to which will he —Gentlemen; ss; Ladies free. Contributions to the Bazaar will be re ceived by Messrs Morgan and Bibbs, Methven. ?82e MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR O. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 786 e East street, Ashburton. Gazette in Bankruptcy. JJjJ'OTICE— The Ashburton Gua idias ts a Gazette for all notices imdtr the Debtors and Creditors Arit IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In tho matter of the Debtors and • Creditors Act, 1876, the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of HAY TAYLOR SMITH, of Ashburton, farmer, a .debtor. Notice is hereby given that an applica tion will bo made to the above-named honorable Court, at its neat sitting on Wednesday, the 6th day of July next ensuing, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, or eo soon.thereafter os counsel c m be heard, s-i; : for»n 6rder of discharge for the said said Acta. Dated this 22nd day of June, 1882. ~ W, -PURNELL, tor for the said debtor.



At 2 p.m. a STALL will be open for the Sale of Fancy Work, Useful and Ornament al Articles, Plants, Bulbs, etc. Persons willing to assist in the above will oblige by forwarding their contributions to the Parsonage as soon as possible. TEA at 5.30 p. m. CONCERT at 7.30. Admission —Is 6d; or to the Concert alone, Is. Tickets may be had from Mr G. F. Henry and Andrewes Bros. 756 e



Ecclesiastical. (jpOWN lI A LL, ASHBURTON THIS EVENING. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE, at 7.30. ALL CORDIALLY INVITED. Sankey’s Hymns used. United Choir meets at 7 o’clock. 767 e Lost. [jpiVE POUNDS REWARD. LOST, from Methven, on or about the sth of May, one chestnut HACK, gelding, about eight years old, white star on fore head. Whoever will deliver the same to the undersigned, or give such information as will lead to his recovery, will receive the above reward. ROBERT PATTON, Methven Hotel. 26th May, 1882. 609 e



ra-l REWARD.—LOST, from Clifton X/1 Farm, Ashburton Forks, June 2, One Bay MARE (aged) ; branded T. 0., near shoulder. The above will be paid to anyone giving such information as shall lead to the discovery of her, to Office ot this Paper. 747 e Public Notices. a SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. PLANTING. The Council invites proprietors through whose lands water-races are made to apply to it for TREES to plant alongside water-races any vacant ground not available for agricultural purposes. Trees will be given Free, and proprietors to erect at their own cost a three-wire fence and stakes on top of present small flood banks. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, June 15 1882. 746 e thorough of ashburton. PUBLIC NOTICE. This is to notify that at a Special Meet ing of the Council of the Borough of Ash burton, held on the 12th day of June in stant. it was resolved to REPEAL By-law No. 55 and to ADOPT in lieu thereof the following By-law, that is to say— “lf any cattle shall at any time be found feeding, grazing, or wandering in any street or public place within the Bo rough, whether the same shall or shall not be attended by or in the charge of any person or persons the owner thereof shall be guilty of an offence, and notwith standing the liability of any person to a penalty under this by-law any officer of the said Council or any police constable may seize and impound such cattle. And the word “owner” shall include the person having the lawful charge, control, or management of such cattle.”



T. .Bullock. PROPERTY SALE. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE The Undersigned will hold his next Periodical Sale of Town, Suburban, Im proved Farms, and other Properties on SATURDAY, JULY ist. Entries for this Sale will be received up to SATURDAY, JUNE 24th. fJJ BU L LOCK, Auctioneer. I



T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STRE ET, AND AT TUB BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbukton.



P O R SALE. 4. 0 4.TEN STACKS, suitable for Cut tins into Chaff. T. BULLOCK.



0 hot 37, R.S. 7767 R SALE half-acre, Hampstead, part T. BULLOCK.



0 E SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lota 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre,?on which is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. F O R SPRING CART, new T. BULLOCK. JIOR SALE OR TO LET. Nine Acres of GRASS LAND, toge ther with a well - finished comfortable HOUSE of Five Rooms, situated near the County Saleyards. T. BULLOCK. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER.



jyj ° _f E Y • Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. HULLOCK.



Tenders. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING ADDITIONS and REPAIRS to a Cottage on the Ashburton Terrace, about two miles from Tinwold. All information may be obtained by applying to the undersigned, who will receive tenders up to 5 p.m. on SATURDAY, 24th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ENDERS FOR PLOUGHING. Wanted TENDERS for BREAKING UP 100 Acres at Hinds. Tenders to be in by Noon on SATURDAY. 781 e MATSON, COX & CO. ENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a WESLEYAN CHURCH at Willow by, addressed to Mr Stephen Chapman, Willowby, marked, “ Tender for Church.” All necessary information will be fur nished by Mr Bird, Architect, Ashburton. m a i- Lti 1 tit Tiilir *74Ra Shortest and most direct route GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, CALLING AT HONOLULU. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company’s magnificent Steamships will be despatched for San. Francisco as follows: — Passengers can book to London, Liver pool, or Paris at Through Rates, thus securing special advantages. For Rates of Passage and Freight, and for full information, apply to WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., Tenders to be in by Ist July. Shipping. TO 771 o Agents, Christchurch.



[HE LONG BEACH ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. GENERAL RATE, 1882. In pursuance of the provisions of “ The Canterbury Roads Ordinance, 1872,” and of “The Rating Act, 1876,”Public Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Board for the Longbeach Road District, at their next usual meeting, to be held on FRIDAY, the 7th day of July next, to make a General Rate of SIXPENCE in the £ on the value of sill the Rateab'e Property in the District for the period commencing on the Ist day of January, 1882, and ending on the 81st day of December. 1882, payable in one sum. on the 14th day of July, 1882. And that the Ratebooks for the Five Wards into which the District, is sub divided are now Open for Inspection at the Office of the Board, situated on the Longbeach road. MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. Mr W. H, Puddicombe is authorised to collect money and transact all business n connection with The Ashburton Guardian in the Mount Somers and Alford Forest districts. W. CUTUBEUT, Clerk. Longbeach road, 20th June, 1882. 770 a o r i o e



Public Companies. 'VTORTH BRITISH AND MEXICAN "TILE INSURANCE COMPANY Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,0C9,000 1,2'1,243 3,350,107 951,173 Ashbubton Agency; POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c jl-ii L j ijiiij.i.iww m aw ■ nww*T»H To Let and for Sale. FOR SALE by the Undersigned, and carefully selected for Seed, WHEATS of the following sorts ; Hunter’s Wlr'e, Pearl, and Essex, Foil Spuing Sowing - Purple Straw, Tuscan, and Brown Lam mis Oats —Canadians and Tartars Barley, Peas, <Src. To Arrive in June— Clovers—Rod, White, and Alsyke Cow-Grass and Trefoil Also On Sale— Ransom and Sims’ D.F. Ploughs Ransom and Sims’ and Hornsby's Plough Shares Fencing Wire, Posts and Rails, Stakes, Staples, etc., etc. FREDK. PAYITT, 535 e East street, Ashburton.



To Let and For Sale. FOR SALE, Cheap.—a FARM, con taining 284| Acres, well watered, situated at Wakanui. 100 acres in fallow, 70 acres in English grass, balance in stubble. Apply to Thomas Dalton, Wakanui, or Office of this Paper. 418 e OR SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 410 e JAMESON & ROBERTS



F 0 R s E. One Two and a half Horse-power Verti cal STEAM ENGINE, by Riches and Watt; nearly new, and in good working order. Apply T. PEPPERELL, 758 e Hereford street.



P 0 R SALE. SEED WHEATS, true to name Hunter’s White Pearl (Essex) Purple Tuscan and White Tuscan, first class Small Lot of Hunters’s and Essex, damaged OATS. Canadian SEED and FEED Crushed OATS, 3s 4d per bushel JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. 6100



General store, mount SOMERS. WANTED to SELL or LEASE, the above Store, to which is attached a seven roomed House and Store-room, quite new and fitted up with Tanks, Leamington Range, Copper, and every convenience, together with a four-stall Stable and Coach-house, quarter acre section, all fenced and cultivated. The Stock, which is a carefully-selected one, Fittings, and Plant to be taken at valuation, or other wise to suit purchaser or lessee. The business is in splendid working order, and doing an average of £2PO per month, situated in a new and rising district, where the coal and stone is just being opened out, in which a large trade is sure to be done. The railway just completed is within miles of the store, and there is every prospect of its being completed to the bridge, £ mile from the store, in a very short time. This is a splendid opening for a small capitalist. The reason the present proprietor is dis posing of his business is ill-health, being ordered a warmer climate. Further particulars by applying either bv letter or to W. H. PUDDICOMBE, Present Proprietor Mount Somers Store; Or WILLIAM SMITH, 494 e Commission Agent, Ashburton.



FOR SALE, CHEAP —A splendid SECTION of LAND, at the Corner of St Asaph and Durham streets. For par ticulars apply to W. PENG ELLY, Christchurch; Or 472 e L. H, WILKINS, Ashburton



rp I N W A L D. FOR SALE—Quarter-acre Sections in good positions, well situated for Hotel ; also, one acre near Bridge approach. FORD, TIPPING, * CO., 582 e Christchurch.



Business Notices. QREENGROCERY BUSINESS. W. Bartlett Begs to notify that he has Commenced Business in the GREENGROCERY LINE, and trusts to receive a fair share of Public support. Fresh Vegetables daily. New Milk, at the shop, 3d per quart. Note the address— W. BARTLETT, 7570 Tancred street (next Mrs Hodge’s).



SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF !! J. FOWLER has been instructed for ONE WEEK, Previous to Closing the Shop, Dress Goods Calicoes Sheeting, white and unbleached Flannels Blankets Men’s and Boys Suits Trousers and Vests. No I.e-sonable offer Refused. R. G A B I T E S, East street, Ashburton. CHEAP UNDERCLOTHING AND Drapery. Mbs HODGE begs to intimate that she has just Unpacked a NEW STOCK of the above, also other lines. Hats Trimmed —ONE SHILLING. MRS HODGE, Dressmaker and Milliner, Tancred street (next Weeks’Music Depot). 515 e Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, ' street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’sown order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyu Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets.



Business Notices JRONMONGERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Have NOW LANDING, direct from England and America, a Large and Varied Stock of General Hardware, and are prepared to supply Builders, Contractors, and others at LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. We desire to draw special attention to the following, viz. Blue Stone, of superior quality Barbed Fencing Wire 200 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, sft to 10ft. 15 Tons Fence Wire, No 8, 9 and 10 Paints, Oils, and Varnishes Furnishing and Builders Ironmong ery Carpenters’ Tools New Fenders New Fire Irons New Coal Vases New Grates



New Ranges, very cheap New Lamps, in reat variety New Cots New Bedsteads New Plated Goods New Sewing Machines New Mangles and Wringers New Guns and Revolvers Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East street, ASHBURTON. YARESS AND FASHION extensive" display OF New & Fashionable Goods, FOR THE WINTER SEASON. S. W. ALCORN Invites the special attention of Town and Country residents to the splendid exposi tion of New Winter Drapery n every De partment, just arrived, and now on view. For Good Value the New Stock will be found much superior to previous season’s. New French Merinos —All the fashion able shades ; splendid value. New Dress Materials, including the new Folkestone Serge, Heather Homespuns, and Costume Tweeds in great variety. New Black and Colored Velveteens, the Largest Stock and Best Value in Ashbur- New Black and Colored Silk Velvets and Plushes in every shade. Ladies’ Winter Jackets in endless vari ety ; hew stales. «•' : ' t Ladies’, Maids’ and Children s TJlsters; new stock. New Dress Trimmings, Buttons, etc. New Fur Trimmings, Black and Brown, very fashionable. New Hosiery and Gloves for Ladies and Children. New Fancy Wool Tippets, Collarettes, Cross-overs, etc.



D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make 79d jy EW BUSINESS. The undersigned wishes to intimate that he has opened a GREENGROCERY and CONFECTIONERY Business in Wills street, opposite the Fire Brigade station, where, on account of being a large grower of vegetables himself, he will be prepared to sell the best of everything in the trade, at cheapest rates for cash. Families waited on for orders. Fruit, Confec tionery, etc., in great variety. Supply of Cabbage Plants always kept at the shop. EDWARD LING. 5240 Proprietor. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and I Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, ;t street.



new millinery. CHOICE MILLINERY. Ladies’ Fancy Straw Hats, Plush and Velvet Trimmed ; Ladies’ Fancy Satin Hats, Plush Trimmed ; Ladies’ new Plush and Velvet Toque Hats ; —All the newest and most stylish shapes. New Shapes in Ladies’ Sealskin Hats. New Ribbons, Fea-thers, Flowers, Birds, and Wings. The Millinery Department is now under the management of a first-class Milliner, recently from London. Ladies favoring us with their orders may rely on their being executed in the latest style, and to their entire satisfaction, DRESSMAKING. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made to order on the shortest notice. For perfection of Fit, Style, and Finish our dressmaker is acknowledged to be un equalled. . Ladies requiring dresses early in the season are recommended to choose their materials and leave their instructions as soon as possible. Agent for Singer’s Celebrated Sew ing Machines, hand and treadle. Machines in stock. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. REE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Busiuesse together, and by keeping a good LOA at 6d, and IGozsto the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Trade will Stick toYou. R. LANCASTER.



Business Notices. O C A L EXHIBITION Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Immense Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurline and City of Perth. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN JACKETS, Nice fitting goods. Several cases of New Millinery, Plush, Seal and Velvet Hats and Bonnets, in Gre Variety Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices A Great Variety of the new Biver, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Engl (see Queen's Journal) . A Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades Hosiery and Gloves, in endless variety . Umbrellas, Stays, Ties, Collars, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. ' An Immense Stock of Roslyn, Kaiapoi, and English Blankets.and Flannels jus opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &C. 5 Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’Suits from 125,;6d. Suits; made to orde correct lit guaranteed , 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men’s Shirts in endless variety, from Is Cd 10 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices. A 0. begs to state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH thereby saves Largo Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



T HE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, arc now in a position to Supply Ale and Porter Of first-class quality, at reasonable rates. A quantity of A cast and Grains always on hand. G. WOOD, (Late of the Ashburton Brewery), 75e Resident Manager.



fpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will alsc be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can bo imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past.



OTICE OF REMOVAL J. J. DOYLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &0., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require ments in those centrally-situated premises lately occupied by Furness, next Murray, Jeweller, in East street. To meet the times a Discount of 2s in the pound on all parcels of 20s and over will be given for one month. Intending purchasers would find it to their advan tage to call and inspect the prices in Men’s and Roys’ Clothing, as the stock is all quite new. J. J. DOYLE, EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by F. Furness), Ashburton. 414 e Cleo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement importers, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Eansomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’s Friend,” and “Monarch’ Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ” Lawn Mowers. The Best of Everything. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent; FREDK. PAVITT, 473 a Ashburton.



PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. rjIHE ACID CURE. F. COUTTS and SONS, guaranteed ACETIC ACID is the best known cure for Rheumatism, Colds, Neuralgia, and acute and chronic diseases generally. SAFE, SIMPLE, CHEAP. To be had in Bottles, price 3s Cd each, from MACKAY BROS., Sole Agents, Manchester street South, Christ church. Pamphlet “Acetopathy” posted free to any address. 688 e J>ERLIN WOOL DEPOT. MRS KINGSTON has COMMENCED BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, in Tancred street West, late N. Duff’s Victorian Boarding House, near the Eng lish Church. Crewel Wools, Silks, Oat meal Cloth, Crash, Canvass. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in great variety. Ladies’ own materials worked or traced. 326 c gOA P. SOAP. SOAP. Now on Sale, at the Works in Moore Street, Ashburton, Soap and Candles, by Bar or Box, at Wholesale Prices ; also, pure Potash Soft Soap for washing Woollen Goods, at 6d per lb. By its use no shrinking or discoloring takes place, as is the case with ordinary soaps. Tallow, Fat, and Grease bought, or taken in exchange for Soap, etc. Candles, 5d per lb. A good bar of Soap for Gd. JOHN SMITHSON. Leeston, March 3, 1882. 939 e BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, Whole sale and Retail, a first-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for supplying those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Homo and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N.B.— On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallon, Fresh Yeast ar 3 Grains on Sale daily. 227 d mHRESHING BOOKS printed on the X shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



REES. TREES. Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FRUIT TREES FOREST TREES ORNAMENTAL and FLOWERING SHRUBS APPLE TREES, on blight proof stacks. All guaranteed true to name, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Sadndbb’s PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d Mill. 673 e [a oard.J



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station age^t, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9,' Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorso Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Haw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fok AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY,



F O R E Quarter-acre Section, Eo. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDP.Y



ONEY TO LEN On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren* Tates Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Lana Transfer Act FORMS PRINTED—“To Let • and • “ For Sale 11 —con be pbtaiue 3at the Guardian O-'Hce



Business Notices Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS. TT/"ALTER A. WOOD'S Twine Vf Reaper and Binder.—All farmers desirous of securing any of these Machine in time for next harvest must apply fo same keforo the 15th of June next. POYNTZ & CO. Agents. SALE.—A newly-erected four ’ roomed house, on J-acre of land, in McLean’s paddock ; fenced. Price, £IOO. POYNTZ & CO. I7IOR SALE.—A two-roomed house, . with J-acre of land, near Mr Bean’s residence, on N.W. Belt. POYNTZ & CO, FOR SALE.—A block of five houses, on N.E. Town Belt, now let to good tenants at fair rentals. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A four-roomed house, on J-acre of land, at back of N.E, Belt. POYNTZ & CO. FOR S ALE.—T.S. 717, Cameron street adjoining the properties of Messrs Milsom and Alcorn. Price, £65. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SAL E.— T.S. 858, 879, Orey street. ~ 118,119, Moore street. „ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox sir West. „ 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 31 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE.—Several blocks of goe land, on the N. W. Town Belt, from 5 to 10 acres each. POYNTZ & CO. FOB S ALE.—2| acres in Walsh’s pad dock, broken up and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 143 J acres, being R. S. 21013 and 21245, about two miles from Tinwald, well-fenced, an sub-divided into five p-.ddocks, laid dow to permanent pasture; a good four roomed house, stables, and necessary out buildings. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of about 350 acres all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Walerton district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 250 acres, about 3J miles from Hinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing 118£ acres of unimproved land in th Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 34036, 34037, 34028 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & CO. SALE.—E.S. 27192, 27194, con -1 iaining 632 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—An unimproved farm of 862 acres, being R.S. 26664, 27277; well fenced and broken up ; 400 acres in English grass; a five-roomed house, eight stall stable, and outbuildings ; a concrete tank capable of holding 16,000 gallons. POYNTZ & CO.



TO LET on lease, with purchasing clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakanni creek, wcll-fenccd, and in Eng lish grass. PoYNTZ & CO. TO LET FOR CROPPING au\s ui land in the Seaiield district. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET—Several two and four-roomed houses in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. MONEY. —Several sums for invest ment at current rales of interest. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed House, .well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of land, all well fenced, and in English grass. Surrounding the house is three quarters of an aero of garden, tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees. Tho property fronts the Public Domain on the North-west Pelt, and is in n con venient position for a gentleman’s resi deuce. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET—A convenient seven-roomed House with stable tnd detached office, situated close to tho centre of the town. The garden (comprising qu.U'ter acre) is well stocked with fruit and other treeß ‘ POYNTZ & CO. TO LET A thirteen-roomed House with one acre land, on the Wakanu road, within easy distance of the centre o the town. Attached to the house is a well and tastefully laid out garden planted with choice shrubs and flowers. POYNTZ & CO. AGENTS for the SALE of Andrews and Heaven’s Celebrated Chaff evtter and Horse Gears. POYNTZ & CO EAST STREET, Asbbubion