to give The Statesman the lump of dead weight he is asked to concede on Friday indeed I doubt if there is a horse in the colony who could do it, much less the «moke” who is now asked to perform that Herculean task. In short, then, I believe il;at when it is all over, wo shall find that the true friend to the working man and farmer has secured the prize, beating a crock ” owned by one who would tutn round and snap his fingers at the working man as soon he, poor dupe, had served the purpose of one of the most rank impostors and blatant demagogues who ever sought to win public favor. This, then, will be the position of the candidates when it is “all over but the shouting”— The Statesman 1 Jim the Dodger 2

FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR G. COMPTON.

. Yesterday afternoon the remains of the late Mr George Compton were conveyed to their last resting place. At one o’clock a large number of the friends of the de ■ ceased met at his late residence, East ■ Town Belt, and for some distance the streets were lined with large numbers of .the general public. The Freemasons mustered at their hall in considerable numbers, the large room being crowded. After the Lodge was opened, the breth ren • belonging to the Somerset Lodge, 1811, E. 0., St. John’s Lodge, 1858, E.C., Thistle Lodge, 668, S 0., and the Boyal Arch Chapter, S.C., formed into proces sion, the visiting brethren and the young est Lodges taking up the lead of the Masons outside the hall. The members of the Fire Brigade, in full uniform, and the Ashburton Brass Band (which headed the funeral cortege) proceeded to the house of the deceased. Six companions of the Royal Arch Chapter, cf which deceased • was a member, acted as pall-bearers, and as soon as the coffin was placed on the hearse, the band played the Dead March in " Saul,” and the procession proceeded to the cemetery in the following order : Band ; Fire Brigade ; Visiting Masons ; Members St John’s Lodge, E.O. ; Mem bers Thistle Lodge, S.C. ; Members Somerset Lodge, E.O. ; Tylers; Hearse; Sojourners and R.A. Companions and Officers. Following this there were a number of persons on foot and in car riages, making the procession more than half a mile in length. Arrived at the cemetery the funeral procession was met by the Bev. E. A. Scott, incumbent of St Stephen’s, Ashburton, who read the beautiful burial service most impressively. The Masonic Brethren, who had formed a square round the grave, now one by one stepped up to it and threw in the grave, according to ancient custom, a sprig of acacia. The deceased was thirty-nine years of age, and a native of Wellington.

Id connection with the untimely decease of Mr Compton the Rev. E. A Scott preached a most impressive sermon at St. Stephens’ Church last evening. The text was taken from John xix.. 30, “ When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He said, *lt is finished,’ and He bowed :HiShead and gave up the ghost.” In the course of his remarks the preacher dwelt upon the uncertainty of human life, and the inevitable fate that awaits us all. The case of Mr Compton, who was alive and in his usual health on that day week, was used as an illustration of the suddenness with which death will sometimes appear. The rev. gentleman wound up his sermon with an earnest exhortation to his hearers to be prepared for the moment when their time should come.

SHOWS AND SHOWMEN.

The Fancy Dress Rink at the Town Hall went off very successfully indeed, 1 . on Thursday evening. The attendance, considering the terrible state of the ■ weather, was very satisfactory, and the dresses combined with the . evolutions of some of the less proficient Tinkers made up a scene well worth wit nessing. . I understand that the Debating Society . propose holding a private entertainment oh Wednesday week, consisting of songs, readings, and recitations, and, possibly, something of a novel character as a wind up. Each member is to be allowed to bring a friend with him or possibly two. An occasional evening’s amusement of this sort will agreeably vary the ordinary pro ■ ceedings of the Society. The newly-formed Mutual Improvement Society at Timaru recently held a mock trial. One of the members present consented to allow him self to be charged with larceny, and a ■ judge and jury were appointed to try him for the offence. Counsel to argno the pro and con were retained, and seve ral witness were examined, including a police constable and a detective officer. ■ The affair caused great amusement, and .. was ip (act so successful that another is I nnderstand, to take place at an early date. The mention of the trial in Timaru re : me of the long-promised perform - . ance of the.trial from “Pickwick,” by . thp Ashburton amateurs. It appears that the dramatised version in print of the famous case is not to be had for love or money, but an acting copy of the piece has been written for to Timaru, and will, .. I expect, be to hand before my next letter ' appears,' ‘ The Old Men’s Hpme is to be the scene df an entertainment oh Wednesday even - ing, the choir of St Stephen’s, assisted by ,afew friends, haying arranged to give a : concert for the amusement of, the old men. I.trust the poor old fellows will have a ■ •‘.good time.” The promoters of the con cert may rest assured that their kindly efforts to amuse will be keenly appreciated bylthe inmates of the Home, whose red letter days are not too numerous. 4 “ The only thing in the shape of profes sional en tertainments occurring here since my last has been* the show now on view at the Town Hall* which travels South, I believe, to-morrow. “ The Mechanic’s Vision” is a clever model, or rather series of models, and the “ notions ” in the shape of , swimming dolls, jumping frogs, etc. , etc. , are very good, while the snakes add not a little to the attractions of the show. Matters, theatrical, in Christchurch are very quiet just now. Amy Horton, it is rumored, is organising a dramatic com pany there* and on the 31st J uly, Bland

Holt will open a four week’s season, at.the Royal “ The World ” is to be his first piece. Dunedin is also experiencing a dearth of professional talent just now. The Mastodons have just left and are playing in Invercargill. Mr E. Alexander, lately appearing with tho “ Butterflies,” while playing in “ Pomp ” the other night with * the Minstrels, met with a serious accide.it. While struggling with Pomp in the Second act he was thrown and hurt him self so severely that ho will not bs able to re-appear tor some time. “ Tim Arctic Re pons Diorama” lately .ran for “a season” of one night st the Princess. The' lecturer (a new one) is described as being entirely h— less. This is the show that Johnny Hydes was for a hi icf period k. connected with. I was drawing Johnny outba the subject the other day. “ You ‘V see,** hOsaid,’* the proprietor had only i;; just purchased and wanted to show, but be-had no-lecture, and he didn’t know S - what to.dcv. -I asked him to let me see the I; ; pTctnrei iThaf i was four o’clock on the . . Next night 1 lectured Bob tho fAjrctic Regions.’ My remarks ’ ‘ exactly, perhaps, what . the - ( c £ /be,' but they uid sent them home * aro-quite he -5 a '-capital be infinitely. ■ »ftMt of the!

[ gentlemen who do the descriptive business at panoramas. My remarks have run out to so much greater length than 1 anticipated that 1 shall have to “ hold over” my Austra lian and English notes until next time. Mask.

I'HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1882.

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Holloway’s Pills. —Health or Wealth.— No sane person would hesitate an instant in the choice between these two condition l :. Now is the season to secure the former either by restoring or confirming it. These Pills ex pel all impurities from the system which fogs, foul vapours, and variable temperatures en gender during winter ; this medicine also acts most wholesomely upon the skin by disgorging the liver of its accumulated bile, and by ex citing the kidneys to more energetic a:tion ;it increases the appetite for food and strengthens the digestive process. The stomach and liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under the control of these regenerative Pills, which act very kindly yet most efficiently on the tenderest bowels.—[Advt.]



New Advertisements. TWO.ROOMED COTTAGE to LET, in Peter street, near Post Office. I Apply at this Office. 714 e ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. W. STROWD PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’ Patients until he is able to resume his practice, and may CONSULTED at Dr Ross’s residence at the usual hours. 717 e j



R E W R D. The above Reward will be paid to any one giving such information as will lead to the recovery of the WATCH belonging to my late brother (George Compton). Silver lever hunting watch, Ho. 10192. 718 e W. B. COMPTON. T O BUILDERS, &c.



TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a Six-roomed COTTAGE on part of Longbeaoh Estate. Particulars to be obtained from ATHOLIO CHURCH, RAKAIA. MASS will be held FOURTH SUNDAY in Month, June 25, as usual. 716 e EDMUND COFFEY, M. A. rnowN hall, ashburton. TO-MORROW BYENING. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE, at 7.30. Adresses by the Rev. D. Gordon, of Temuka, and Ashburton Ministers. ALL CORDIALLY INVITED. Sankey’s Hymns used. United Choir meets at 7 o’clock. 7lße 715 e MATSON, COX & CO.



Agriculture and stock.—Acts affecting Agriculture and Stock, bound in one volume, on Sale at Office of this Paper. Contents : Agricultural and Pastoral Societies, Animals Protection, Brands and Branding, Chattel Securities, Cruelty to Animals, Dog Registration, Drainage, Fencing, Property Assessment, Rabbit Nuisance, Sheep. V. R. E LECTORAL DISTRICT OF WAKANUI. I hereby give notice that the following qualified persons have been NOMINATED as Candidates for the above District : Joseph Ivess, Alfred Saunders, And that a POLL will be taken on FRIDAY, 16th June, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The following are the Polling Places : County Saleyards Office Town Hall, Rakaia Pendarves Schoolroom, Chertsey Road Schoolroom, Wakanui Road Board Office, Longbeach Station Master’s House, Hinds Rail way Station. The Declaration of the Poll will be made at the County Saleyards Office at noon on SATURDAY, 17th June. GEORGE JAMESON, Returning Officer. June 10th, 1882. 713 e



Public Notices. LEAHS' has Removed to the late residence of Mr A. Orr, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a. m., AKANUI ELECTION. All persons desirous of seeing Mr Alfred Saunders returned to the House of Representatives, and who are willing to LEND CONVEYANCES on the Poll ing Day, Friday, 16th June, are requested to communicate with the undersigned. and 7 to 8 p.m. 376 e ll tuo utkueioi£ut7i’. S. E. POYNTZ, 689 e Secretary.



A K A N U I ELECTION. All persons desirous of seeing Mr Alfred Saunders returned to the House of Representatives, and who arc willing to LEND CONVEYANCES on the « Poll ing Day, Friday, ICth June, are requested to communicate with the undersigned. RICHARD DAVIES, G9oe Secretary Rakaia Committee. t JTK v . Vi f i,hi, u ggp^ayjCTaPßJi To Let and for Sale. JP O R SALE A Four-roomed COTTAGE, with Out houses, in Havelock street, on the Belt. ! Apply to James Leonard, on the pro perty. GG6e FOR SALE by the Undersigned, and carefully selected for Seed, WHEATS of the following sorts Hunter's White, Pearl, and Essex, For Spring Sowing Purple Straw, , Tuscan, and Brown Lammis Oats —Canadians and Tartars Barley, Peas, &c. To Arrive in June—- Clovers—Red, 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. PAVITT, 535 a East street, Ashburton,



17<0R SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con- J 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 OR SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 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 Canadian SEED and FEED Crushed OATS, 3s 4d per bushel JOSEPH CLARK, 410 e JAMESON & ROBERTS |jl O R SALE. OATS. Ashburton and Tinwald. 610 e ENERAL 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 £250 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 3£ 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 by letter or to W, H. PUDDICOMBE, Present Proprietor Mount Somers Store; Or WILLIAM SMITH, 494 e Commission Agent, Ashburton. N 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.



Meetings. A K A N U I ELECTION.] MU SAUNDERS invites the Electors of Wakanui to MEET HIM at the Town Hall, RAKAIA, on MONDAY, yy A KAMI ELECTION. Mr SAUNDERS will Address the Electors of Wakanui, at the PENDARYES SCHOOLROOM, on TUESDAY, 13th inst., at 8 p.in. June 12th, at 8 o’clock. S. E. POYNTZ, Secretary.



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., s£2e Christchurch.



Amusements- A GRAND MASONIC 0 oncert Will be held in the MASONIC HALL,TANCRED STREET, ON FRIDAY, IGtii JUNE, 1882. Tickets may be obtained from Memberi of the Committee, viz. : Bro. R. W. Shearman Bro. Jas. Bradley H. Stevenson „ W H. Zouch „ \V. H. Gundry „ G. St. Hill „ Chaa. Hogg ~ T. Dndrill „ H. W. Felton ~ R. Friedlander ~ W. Sparrow „ S. B. Nelson ~ E. Saunders ~ E. G. Ctisp „ G. Gaukrodger ~ D. Macfarlane ,/B. Hughes ~ W. Thompson Hokacu A. Gates, Conductor. ' Doors open at 7.30, to commence at I o’clock. HENRYZANDER, 649 e Hon. Sec. milE GUARDIAN is published ever i o’-'-ning, giving every day -i ‘7 l up to the hour of going to press. This i better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



TO LET SHOP and DWELLING HOUSE in Fowler’s Buildings, Tan cred street, with Stable and Cart-shed. Also, Six-roomed House in Moore street. Kents moderate. Apply to 651 e JOHN FOWLER. M'\o LET, to a good tenant, at alow |_ rental, a FARM of 900 Acres. Land is all fenced, is partly laid down in grass, and is well watered. Apply for particulars Office of this Paper. 23e "i «■ i nn'ii ■MgMcnwwßwewMwwMwi Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1800. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 .1,201,213 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Aoency: POY NT Z AND'CO., East street. F4c SCHOOL BOOKS. SO He i.L STATIONERY. SCHOOL COMMITTEES SUPPLIED. Foolscap from IGs per Ream, Cash. Envelopes ~ Gs Gd per 1,000 ~ Note Paper, Five Quires, Is „ A GOOD ASSORTMENT of Ledgers, Cash, Day Books, and Ledger Books IN STOCK. Toys Fancy Goods, Crewel Wools, & c. *j H. M, Jones. Stationer and Bookselieb, 293 d



J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS 1 AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlandkr Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District.



Our experience in all classes of Farn and Station Properties, Stock, Produce Arc., and our intimate knowledge of thi markets in the chief centres of Nev Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of tin district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., wh( will carry out the arrangements for sajes s a guarantee that the business entruslec to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co.. AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, oui 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 Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, &> Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Kates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, B, 9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grassf Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF &c., &c. AG KICULTURAL M A CHINE RY — REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac.



T. .bullock. A T. Bullock, [ICTIONEER, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



F O R s E, 4 O iTEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting into Cbaff. T. BULLOCK.



j? 0 Lot 37, R.S. 77C7 R, S A L B . lialf-acrc, Hampstead, part of T. BULLOCK.



n o E 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, Timvald : 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 L E SPRING CART, new T. BULLOCK. Jjl O R 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. O N E ' Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, gARRTSTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 405 e George Swann, Barrister and solicitor, Hereford street, Christchurch. 701 e Publications. QROWN LANDS GUIDE, NO. 4. Published by the authority of the Minis ter of Lands. Contents : Digest of Land Laws, Town Lands, Rural Lands Open for Sale, Forest and Timber Licenses, Lands being Prepared for Settlement; also. Two Excellent Maps of North and South Islands. Can he obtained at Office of this Paper. Business Notices. m 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 MAC KA Y BROS., Sole .Agents, Manchester street South, Christ church. Pamphlet “Acelopathy” posted free to any address. 688 e O A 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 tor Soap, etc. Candles, 5d per lb. A good bar or Soap for 6d. JOHN SMITHSON. Lceston, March 3, 1882. 939 e



We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Salks in Cukistciiubch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Oub Stobbs. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS . On .TUESDAY, JUNE 20. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents fr r Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. Lost. F IVE 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. Co3e LOST —On Saturday last, May 3rd, in Ashburton or near Jones and Brad shaw’s, Tinwald, a£s note. Any one re turning: the same to the Office of this Paper will receive £2 reward. C9se



JgBRLIN 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’s Patent Patterns in great variety. Ladies’ own materials worked or traced. 32Gc -ajEW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. and Eeid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron- CHEAP TEAS! TEAS! TEAS 1 Of the Best Blonds, SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE 1 HARDWARE 1! HARDWARE!!! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. soe



p-| REWARD—Strayed from Doyles gj i ton, on May 13th, one bay MARE shod all round ; white blaze down f.vo a little white on off fore-foot; collar marked ; in good condition ; hair on legs cobby hack ; bred by Mr Lysagbt, of Ash burton. The above reward will be given to any person who will give such informa tion as will lead to her recovery to THOMAS DONOHUE, Doyleston; Or, JOHN SMALL, 648 e Waterton. Gazette in Bankruptcy. a, v - ife&S R N OTICE—The Ashburton Guardian 'a Gazette for all notices nndt r the Debtors and Creditors Art* IHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



Railway tariff. Copies of the New Scale of Fares and Charges on he New Zealand Railways can now bo procured rfc Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. O C A L E X H I r I T I O N 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 Paver, 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, Slays, Ties, Collars, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. An Immense BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. Stock of F.oslyn, Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jus opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &C. 9 Men’s Suita from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s Cd. Suits made to orde correct fit guaranteed 40 dozen Mei/aand Fuys’ flats just to hand, splendid value Men’s Shirts in endless variety, from Is Cd 10 casts Bools just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A O. be«a 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.



rpHE LION BREWERY CO. TLe.nln.vo Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Ale and Porter Of firs! -c' ass quality. at leasonablo rates. A quantity of Yeast and Grains always on hand. (Late of the 75e O. WOOD, ' sl.huvfon Brewery), Resident Manager.



OP 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 20a and over will bo given for one month. Intending purchasers 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), Ashburton. 414 e



L F O r. D BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quintok Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. L£!Si£X. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALPOED BEEWEEy. 858 d rpHE FUTURE OP 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, TaNCKED 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 «rowth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also 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 be 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. THE Undersigned wish to intimate that hey are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different makes, comprising the * McSherry,” “Champion,” “Farmers’ Friend,” and “Anglo-American," at the Lowest Prices, and are prepared to indent Engines and Combines, and extras for Engines and Combines, from any Eng lish maker for next season’s threshing. (Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) v P. & D. DUNCAN, Ashburton. 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 arc 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 suppling those light BITTER j ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Vorter 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 largo quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2a per gallor. Fresh Yeast ar I Grains on Sale daily.



Oeo. Eootli & Sons, Agricultural implement IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ 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. PAYITT, 473 e Ashburton. rjIREES. 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 stocks. All guaranteed true to name, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saunder’s Mill. C 73 e [a card. J PENG ELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agkjit, 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 Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIA N MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



H o R S E Quarter-acre Section, Ko. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy „ \V. H. GUNDR7



ONEY TO L E N On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curreu' \ates Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Lana Transfer Act. FORMS PRINTED “To Let ’ and “For Sale”—canbeobtakieiattha Guarbun Oftice



Business Notices Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS ALTER A. WOOD’S Twine \\ Reaper and Binder.—All farmers desirous of securing any of these Machines in time for next harvest must apply for same before the 15th of June next, POYNTZ & 00. Agents. FOR SALE.—A newly-erected four roomed bouse, on J-acre of land, In McLean’s paddock ; fenced. Price, £lOOl POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A two-roomed house, with £-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 i-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. For sal e.~ T.S. 858, 879, Grey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. ~ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox stre West. „ 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 31 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO. I7\OR SALE,— Several blocks of goo ; land, on the N.W. Town Belt, from 5 to 10 acres each. POYNTZ & CO. IIOR S ALE.—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, and sub-divided into five paddocks, laid down 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 Waterton district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 250 acres, about 3£ miles from Rinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & 00.



FOR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing 118£ acres of unimproved land in th Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. For sale.— r.s. siose, 34037, 54038 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & CO, I "OR SALE.—R.S. 27192, 27194, con laining 632 acres, 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 bolding 16,000 gallons. POYNTZ & 00. TflO LET on lease, with purchasing clause, a farm of 127 acres, on - the Wakanni creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish gras<. POYNTZ & CO. T O LET FOR CROPPING acres of laud in the Soufield 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 rates of interest. POYNTZ & CO. ITIOR SALE or TO LET—An S-roomed J House, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of land, all well fenced, and in English grass. Surrounding the house ia three quarters of an acre of garden, tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees. The property fronts the Public Domain on the North-west Pelt, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman’s resi dence. POYNTZ & CO. fl',o LET—A convenient seven-roomed J. House with stable tnd detached office, situated close to the centre of the town. The garden (comprising acre) is well stocked with fruit and other, tteeß ‘ 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 Andrew and Beaven’s Celebrated Chaff evtter and Horse Gears. POYNTZ & 00. EAST STREET, . i Ashburton