am I?” He speedily took in the situa tion, remounted, and got the lead. Ray next essayed ,to negotiate the “ pure limpid,” but miserably failed, coming to grief. Parikarangaranga was the next, and he flopped right into the middle of the creek, young Burr getting a thorough soaking, and he retired to get dry. Rangatira managed somewhat better, but New Year, who was still running, came to grief, and gave up. The three horses left in the race came in completely pumped out. In the Maiden, Bradlaugh kept the lead to the water jump, where his rider fell right over the horse’s head ; the other jockeysj having already had a little ex perience at that spot, and not to be “had” again, walked their horses through.

ADVENTURES OF A YANKEE REPORTER.

When the Siamese twins died, Phila delphia surgery had the honor of dis secting them ; and under the peculiar circumstances one having died of horror consequent on his brother’s death —the public were in a fever heat of expectation to leam whether they could have existed apart. Various were the artifices resorted to by the specials to gain a knowledge of this fact, the doctors having sternly declared that they would not admit the Press, as it looked like pandering to the morbid appetite of the public. Medical stu dents and full blown doctors, with duly “ vised ” certificates from other cities, increased to an alarming extent. Hos pital porters were offered premiums to vacate their positions for one day only. But all was of no avail, the doctors closed the doors, and the operation began. At the conclusion it was ascer tained that the twins could have under gone a successful severance in life. At that interesting moment, or in the de bate that followed, one of the doctors observed an unusually life-like hue upon a subject waiting for dissection. But what was his horror, and indeed the horror of them all, as the remark fell from his lips, to observe the corpse suddenly jump up and make for the door. He opened it in time and fled, followed by the enraged doctors. A cab was waiting outside, and into this popped the supposed corpse, to be driven like mad to the railway station, where the complacent special safely arrived, with the knowledge that he had made a big “ beat.”

SCIENCE IN THE PULPIT.

[“ WAIRARAPA STAR. ”] Several divines in this colony have of late been deploring the growing ten dency of the people to patronise pro fane amusements and absent them selves from church. Las evening the Rev W. E, Paige, of St Matthews, Masterton, addressed some words of exhortation to apathetic churchgoers. He remarked that religious life in these parts was worse than lukewarm —in fact, exceedingly cool. People would flock to a concert, a ball, or a party, but they preferred reading a book or paper to attending the House of God. It is to be feared that the cause of this falling off in the pews is not altogether due to the congregations. The mishap that the incumbent of St Matthew’s elo quently describes is not confined to churches; it is a very common thing with places of entertainment, such as concert-rooms and theatres. When such calamities occur the experienced stage manager knows that something is wrong. Novelty is a grand tonic, and a novelty has to be provided of some kind. If ministers of the Gospel want to fill their pews they must make their show attractive by. the introduc tion of something novel and strik ing. Instruction signifies entertain ment, but dry theology is the reverse of entertaining. If clergymen expect that grown-up and educated congregations travel week after week to have scrip tural texts and anecdotes about priests and prophets that they are unable to fully endorse drummed into their ears, they will find themselves mistaken. Tea by itself is nauseous, but mixed with sugar and cream it forms a palat able and refreshing beverage. Might not theology be improved by the addi tion of a little science ? It may seem a somewhat audacious thing to presume to lecture the pulpit, but we will ven ture to suggest to the gentlemen who are in the habit of deploring their thin congregations the desirability of dish ing up some of the startling facts of science, with the green mould iof theo logical dogma. Let them take a leaf from Proctor and Denton, who have lately been drawing crowded houses in the colonies, and give a zest to divine revelations, by the addition of the re velations of the telescope and the microscope, and, we venture to say, they will not have much occasion to complain of empty pews, and listless auditors.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 18S2.



Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.— Outward Infirmities. : —Before the discovery o r these remedies many case of sores, ulcers, See., were pronounced to be hopelessly incurable, because the treatment pursued tended to de stroy the strength it was incompetent to preserve, and to exasperate the symptoms it was inadequate to remove. Holloway’s Pills exert the most wholesome powers over the un healthy flesh or skin, without debarring the patient from fresh air and exercise, and thus the constitutional vigor is husbanded while the most malignant ulcers, abscesses, and skin diseases are in process of cure. Both Oint ment and Pills make the blood richer and pmer, instead of permitting it to fall into that poor and watery stale so falal to many laboring under'chronic ulcerations —[Advt.]



New Advertisements. nnHE Tender of GE''KGB PARKIN is j|_ Accepted-for Cottage. 761 e MATSON, COX, & CO. ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, ASH BURTON. A TEA MEETING AND CONCERT Will be held in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, JUNE 29th, 1882. At 2 p m., a STALL will be open for Fancy Work, Useful and Ornamental Articles, Plants, Bulbs, etc. Persons willing to assist in the above will oblige by forwarding their contributions to the Parsonage as soon as possible. TE Aat 5.30 p. m. CONCERT at 7.30. Admission—ls 6d ; or to the Concert alone, Is. 756 e Gazette in Bankruptcy.



J^pOTICE —The Ashburton Guarthan Is a Gazette for all notices imdtr the Debtors and Creditors Art?



IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the several Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of CHAIILES PYE, Hinds, Farmer, a debtor. This is to notify that, at the first meet in" of the creditors of the above-named debtor held this day, Frederick Ferri- Man, of Ashburton, accountant and land agent, was duly elected trustee of the es tate and effects of the said debtor, and that the said Frederick Ferrirnan has this day duly signified to me in writing his ac ceptance of the said office. Dated this 19th day of June, 1882. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. Gerald D. Branson, Solicitor for the debtor. 759 e IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the 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. I hereby summon a Meeting of the creditors of the above-named debtor to be held at the offices of Mr 0. W. Purnell, Solicitor, East street, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the twenty-first day of June instant, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, to consider the said debtor’s in tended application to this honorable Court for an order of discharge. Dated this nineteenth day of June, 1882 W. SAUNDERS, Creditors’ Trustee. C, W. Purnell, Solicitor for the debtor. 760 e Meetings. TAKAN U I ROAD DI 3 TRIOT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY.



A MEETING of RATEPAYERS will be held at the Road Board Cottage, ad joining Wakamii School,on THURSDAY 7 , June 22nd, at 12 noon, to Elect a Member j for the above Board in the room of Mr . Hugo Friedlander, resigned. A POLL (if required) will be taken im mediately after the Nomination, and - closing at 4 n. m. on the same day. r C. C. BOOKS, ' Returning Officer. •, District Office, June 7th, 1882. CB4e Public Notices. A NY persons having CLAIMS against the late GEORGE COMPTON are requested to forward the same, with out delay, to Mrs Compton, East Town Belt, Ashburton. 723 c SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLL. I hereby give notice, as provided in the Counties Act, 1876, and the Counties Amendment Act, 1880, that a Court to hear any OBJECTIONS there may be to the Electoral Poll of the Ashburton Riding will bo held on FRIDAY, 23rd instant, at 10 o’clock a. m., at the Court house, Ashburton. J. BESWICK, Resident Magistrate. Ashburton, June 9th, 1882. 711 a A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS. I hereby notify, as provided in the Counties Act, 1876, and the Counties Amendment Act, 1880, that a Court to hear any OBJECTIONS there may be to the Electoral Rolls of the Mount Somers, Mount Hutt, Upper Ashburton, and South Rakaia Ridings will be held at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on MONDAY, June 19th instant, at 10 o’clock a.m. J. BESWICK, Resident Magistrate. Ashburton, June 8, 1882. 710 e D’ R LEAHY has Removed to the late reTidence of Mr A. Orr, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. 376 e D’ ( R W. STROWD PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’ Patients until he is able to resume his practice, and may be CONSU Dr Ross’s residence at the usual hours. 7170 N o T C E. All CLAIMS against Mr Alfred Saun ders’ Committee must bo sent in by Noon of TUESDAY next, 20th inst. S. E. POYNTZ, 746 e Secretary. s OUTH CANTERBURY POULTRY, PIGEON, & CANARY 7 ASSOCIA TION, First Annual EXHIBITION atTimaru 12th and 13th JULY Next. Entries close 24ch instant. Prize schedules on application. ARTHUR N. WALOOT, 752 e Hon. Secretary. o 0 E MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. Mr W, H. Pudmcombe is authorised to collect money and transact all business n conneHu n with The Ashburton G carman in the Mount Somers and Alford Forest districts.



New Advertis PORTRAITS.— Want per dozen, la per week only. Come ear great crush. Americi (Opposite Mail Office). G REENGROCER W. Bar 1/ Begs to notify that hi Business in the GREENG ROCEI and trusts to receive a fi support. Fresh Ve,yel£ t Uilk, at the shop, 3d pi : Note the address—



Tenders. , DOMAIN BOARD. WANTED TENDERS for LEASING about 24 Acres of Grass LAND, in the North-east corner of the Domain, the tenderer to have the privilege of cutting and appropriating the grass growing i amongst the trees in the other parts of the Domain. Tenders addressed to Chair man, to be left at the Office of the Secre tary, not later than 4 p.m. on TUES DAY, the 20th inst. For further par ticulars, apply to the Caretaker, at the Domain Cottage, or to the undersigned. J. WARD, 742 e Secretary. (j| E N D E R S. . 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. Tenders to be in by Ist July. 745 b Lost. JIIYE 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. 6° 9e fjl W O POUNDS REWARD. LOST, from near Winchester, on the 15th inst., one Bay FILLY (Draught), with cover on, black points and white face. Also one Chestnut FILLY, with head-stall on and lame ; both shod on front feet. The above reward will be paid to any person that will give such in formation as will lead to the recovery of same. „ JOHN COLLIE. Winchester, 15th June, 1882. 751 e fi | REWARD.—LOST from Clifton X/J_ 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 of this Paper. 747 e To Let and for Sale. F O E A Four-roomed COTTAGE, with Out juscs, in Havelock street, on the Belt, pply to James Leonaed, on the pro 3rty. 6C6e



Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS, (Christchurch Section.) INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. EXCURSION FROM ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA TO CHRISTCHURCH. On WEDNESDAY, 21st Juno, an Ex cursion Train will leave Ashburton at 9.15 a.m., and Rakaia at 10.5 a.m., arriving at Christchurch at 11.15 a.m., and a Return Special Train will leave Christ church at 5.55 p. m , arriving at Rakaia at 7.15 p.m., and Ashburton at 8.5 p.m. RETURN FARES: First class. Second class. From Ashburton... 7s 6d 5s ~ Rakaia ... 5s Od 3s Tickets available for Return by Special Train same evening, or by any Train on following day. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, June 14th, 1882. 7400 Hotels. FOREST HOTEL. The undnrsigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, c Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 31c Proprietor.



RAKAIA HOTEL. The Undersigned (late of the Hurunui Hotel) having taken the above Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public generally that they will always find there every comfort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, etc. ood stabling. Saddle Horses and Buggies for hire. e A. J. HOWELL, Proprietor. WARNER’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CATHEDRAL SQUARE, CHRISTCHURCH. W. F. Warner Begs to announce to his many friends in Christchurch and the adjoining Provinces that having RF-ENTERED INTO POSSESSION of the abote Hotel, which has been en tirely renovated, re-decorated, and re furnished in the latest style, he is now prepared to welcome his old friends and customers. THE BILLIARD SALOON Attache! to the Hotel is unsurpassed by any other in the Colony, containing three tables specially imported from England to the order of the proprietor. The suites of PRIVATE APARTMENTS, Which are elegantly furnished and ap pointed, are entirely distinct from the Hotel portion of the building, thus insur ing perfect privacy. A novelty in Colonial Hotel accommo will be available at “ The Comraer ” in the shape of a LADIES’ DRAWING-ROOM, Kept specially select and exclusively for Ladies. A bigb-pressuro water supply has been arranged for on the promises, and the Bath Rooms are fitted with every con venience for hot, cold, or shower baths at anytime. Comment on the quality of the Liquors upplied at the Commercial is unnecessary, as the cellar is under the special super vision of Mr W. F. Warner.



FOR SALE by the Undersigned, and carefully selected for Seed, WHEATS of the following sorts : Hunter’s White, Pearl, and Essex, Fou Spring Sowing - Purple Straw, Tuscan, and Brown La mm is Oats—Canadians and Tartars Barley, Peas, &c. 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. TAOR SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con tabling 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 F 410 e OR SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current JAMESON & ROBERTS



F o R E. SEED WHEATS, true to name Hunter’s White Pearl (Essex) Purple Tuscan and White Tuscan, first- Small Lot of Hunters’s and Essex, damaged OATS. Canadian SEED and PEED Crushed OATS, 3s 4d per bushel JOSEPH CLAEK, Ashburton and Tinwald. 610 e



The Hotel being most centrally situate, adjacent to the Cathedral, and within a short distance of the Museum, Theatre, and other public buildings, and with a ram serv : c~ to all parts of the suburbs assing it short iu'crvals, renders it neqnailed as a pi-me of residence for amilies or c mu.orcial gentlemen visiting hristchnrch. For the convenience of commercial I travellers sample rooms will be available. An excellent chef do cuisine has been engaged, and generally no pains will he spared to make the Commercial the lead ing Hotel in Christchurch. i Prompt attention will be given to tele- i grams or letters applying for apartments, i W. F. WARNER, 500 e Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. Panama house (late a stub’s; Tanored 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 Ansteo, whore he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Coon Bath room S. LUCAS, 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 1b each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at IGs, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dross— Charles Tiutckuk, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. 944 mBIANGLB BOARDING HOUSE L (Late Cotton s). Tlie undersigned wishes to intimate that he has taken tlie above Boarding House, where Travellers and others in want of OOD ACCOMMODATION will receive VERY ATTENTION. Reasonable ERMS. Mea’a at all Hours. D. STEWART, Proprietor. EDUCATION Act, 1877, Debtors and Creditors Act, and Atncnd i ment Acts, Forest Trees Planting I Encouragement Act, 1871, to be had at 1 the Guabdtan Office, next Matson, Cox s I and Co.’s, W * street.



General store. mount a SOMERS. WANTED to SELL or LEASE, the above Store, to which is attached a seven roomed House P.nd Store-room, quite new and fitted up with Tanks, Leamington Range, Copper, and every convenience, t together with a four-stall Stable and Coach-house, ouarter acre section, all < fenced and cultivated. The Stock, which s is a carefully-selected one, Fittings, and i Plant to be taken at valuation, or other wise to suit purchaser or lessee. The business is in splendid working order, and g doing an average of £2f>o 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 - rdered a warmer climate. Further particulars by applying either bv letter or per:,/.i to W. H. PUDDICOMBE, Present Proprietor Mount Somers Store; Or WILLIAM SMITH, t94e Commission Agent, Ashburton. N D FOR SALE, CHEAP —A splendid SECTION of LAND, at the Corner of St Asaph and Durham streets. For par ticulars apply to W. PENGELLY, Christchurch; Or 472 e L. H. WILKINS, Ashburton. fjp 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, A CO., 5320 Christchurch. a N D R K WES B ft 0 S. (Late L. F. Andkewes), BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, AND NEWS-AGENTS, East street South, Ashburton. School-books and Stationery of Every Description. School Committees sup plied. Hymn and Prayer-books of Every Kind. Children’s Picture and Story Books. American Novelties, just arrived, i Journals, Magazines, and Home i every Mail. A largo assortment of Maori Photographs, including Te Whiti find . other Chiefs. N.B.—All orders attended to without delay. 334 e



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 24tii. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



T. Bullock, » DCTIONEER, ESTATE A AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE B A Z A A K, bI'RNETT STREET, Asubueton.



4 ling O 4.TEN STACKS into Chaff. , suitable for Cnt- T. BULLOCK.



F 0 Lot 37, R.S. 7767 R SALE, half-acre, Hampstead, part of T. BULLOCK.



SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 538, Timvaid ; 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 libsral terms. T. BULLOCK. p ° 11 _!1 SPRING CART, new T. AL E BULLOCK. JIOR SALE OR TO LET. Nine Acres of Gil ASS 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. jVf- O Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Public Companies. -VJORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashbuiiton Agency; POYNTZ AND CO., East sthf.et. 774 c Business Notices. Cl ELLIN G OFF! SELLING OFF !! O 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 Reasonable offer Refused. R. G A B I T E S, East street, Ashburton.



r|^HE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Ale and Porter Of first-c’ass quality, at reasonable rates. A quantity of on hand. (Late of the 75e Yeast and Grains always O. WOOD, '.ahburton Brewery), Resident Manager.



Edward Cookson Thinks this a fitting opportunity to re turn his thanks to the residents of Ashbur ton and district, for the patronage ex tended to him during the past eight years, and also for the kindly sympathy he ex perienced at the time of the burning of his stables. That loss has now been made good, and he will be able to serve his patrons even better in the future than he has done in the past. 729 e



ark side nursery, South Road, Timaeu. I wish to inform intending Planters that I have For Sale 50,000 English Larch, 1 and 2 years ; 80,000 Finis Aus tralis, 1 to 3 years ; 80,000 Spruce, 1 to 3 years; 40.000 Scotch Fir, CO.OjO In signia, 40,000 Macrocarpa, Menziessi, Douglasii, Ash Oak, Birch, and an im mense variety of other sorts, too numerous to mention. Fruit Trees in any quantity. Having an immense stock I can supply wholesale and retail orders on very reasonable terms. All orders entrusted to me will meet my most careful and best attention. Price list sent on application. Forest Planting done by contract to any extent, in any part of tho colony. HEAP UNDERCLOTHING Mrs HODGE begs to intimate that she has just Unpacked a KILW STOCK of the above, also other lines. Hats Trimmed —ONE SHILLING. MRS H »DGE, Dressmaker and Milliner, Tancred street (next Weeks’Music Depot). Temperance refreshment rooms. NOTICE. A WANT LONG FELT. TO OS. TAYLOR, having taken the Shop adjoining his present premises, will OPEN same as Refreshment Rooms, etc., where a Cup of Tea or Coffee can be com fortably taken at any hour. A Private Room for Ladies. THOS. TAYLOR, Ashburton Bakery, 736 e East street. 720 e M. FITZGERALD. 6150



rjpHE 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 oiler 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 tiiat can he 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. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. |JI H E 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. 6SBo jp ERLIN WOOL DEPOT. MRS KINGSTON has COMMENCED BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, in Tancred street West, late N. Duffs Victorian Boarding House, near the Eng lish Church. Crewel Wools, Silks, Oat meal Cloth,Crash,Canvass. Brigg’aPatent Patterns in great variety. Ladies’ own materials worked or traced. 32Cc gOAP 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 fid 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 Cd. JOHN SMITHSON. Leeston, March 3, 1882. 9300



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 supphing those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Voider 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. f (THRESHING BOOKS printed on the X shortest notice, at tiro Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. O C A L EXHIBITION Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers tho 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 Fiver, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable m Engl (see Queen’s Journal) A Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades Hosiery and Gloves, in endless variety . . Umbrellas, Slays, Ties, Collars, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. An Immense BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. Stock of Roslyn, Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jus oncned up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c.*| Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s Gd. Suits, made to orde correct fit guaranteed . 40 dozen Men’s ami Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men's Shirts in endless variety, from Is Gd 10 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A. O. begs to state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH thereby saves Large Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



OTICE OF REMOVAL J. J. DOYLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &c., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will bo 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 oyer will be given for one month. Intending purchase!s would find it to their advan tage to call and inspect the prices in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, as the stock is all quite new. J. J. DOYLE, EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by F. Furness), Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement IMPORTERS, Tltam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Fanner’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. PAYITT, 4730 Ashburton. REES. TREES. Ashburton Nursery. Ashburton. 414 e



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 stocks. All guaranteed true to name, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back S a under’s Mill. C73e [a card.J PENG ELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d W. H. GUN DRY, STATE & STATION AGE.TT, 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 Gorsc Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 9J, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term O N E Y TO LEN On approved Freehold security in various suras, at lowest curreiß rates Apply to W. H. Gtmdry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (undrr the Lana Transfer Act FORMS PRINTED —“ To Lot * and « For Sale can be pbtoiue lat the Guardian O-^ce easy W. H. G UNDRY



Business Notices I Poyntz & Go., | Land estate, and general AGENTS, ■ WALTER A. WOOD’S Twine V\ Reaper and Binder.—All farmers desirous of securing any of these Machine in time for next harvest must apply fo same before the 15th of Jtine next. POYNTZ & CO. Agents. FOR SALE.—A newly-erected four, roomed house, on J-acre of land, in McLean’s paddock ; fenced. Price, £IOO. POYNTZ & CO. FOB SALE.—A two-roomed house, ; with J-acre of land, near Mr Bean’s residence, on N. W. Belt. POYNTZ & CO. TTIOR SALE.—A block of five houses, P on N.E. Town Belt, now let to good tenants at fair rentals, POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A four-roomed house, on A-acre of land, at back of N.E. Belt. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—T.S. 717, Cameron street adjoining the properties of Messrs Milsom and Alcorn. Price, £65. POYNTZ & CO.



O R SAL E.— _|j T.S. 858, 879, Orey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. „ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox str West. „ 822.828, 818, 689, 675, 31 310, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO. 17\OP. SALE.—Several blocks of goa . land, on the N. W. Town Belt, from 5 to 10 acres each. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—2| acres in Walsh’s pad dock, broken up and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 143£ acres, being R. S. 21013 and 21245, about two miles from Tinwald, well-fenced, an sub-divided into five paddocks, 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 Waterloo district. POYNTZ & CO. ITtOR SALE.—A farm of 250 acres, about J 3£ miles from Hinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—RS. 27429, containirg 118| acres of unimproved land in th Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE—RS. 34036, 34037, 34038 34039, containing 480 acres of unim . proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ &<CO. TAOR SALE.—R.S. 27192, 27194, con taining 532 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTfc & CO.



FOB SALE.—An unimproved farm of 862 acres, being B.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 16,0L'0 gallons. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET on lease, with purchasing clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakamii creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish rri-j-i. IVYNTZ & GO. mO LET FOB CROPPING urns of land in the Seaficld district POYNTZ & CO. f'lnO 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 rates of interest. POYNTZ & CO. FOB SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed House, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres cf land, all well fenced, and in English grass. Surrounding the house h three- Guarters of an acre of garden, tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees. The property fronts the Public Domain on the Ndth-wist Pelt, and is in a con venient i ositien for a gentleman’s resi dencc.



POYNTZ & CO. fpO LET—A convenient seven-roomed I House with stable tnd detached office, situated close to the centre of the town. The garden (comprising quarter acre) is well stocked with fruit and otner nnO 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. 1 unvwirv r- nr\ GENTS for the SALE of Andrews and Heaven’s Celebrated Chaffy trees. POYNTZ & GO. POYNTZ & CO. evtter and Horse Gears. POYNTZ # CO EAST STREET, Ashburton