Rangitata 7,075 4 < Longbeach ... ••• 36,190 10 < Total £171,344 19 H i the county salbyakds. A letter was read from the Secretary t( the Ashburton A. and P. Association, en closing following resolution :—“ That, it view of the difficulty in raising monej for the enlargement of the cattle yards the Association does not see its way tc renew its lease with the County Council.’ The letter added that the lease expired ir three months’ time, and as it was import ant that the yards be added very con siderably before the end of the year, and as the Association was not in posse ssion and no power to borrow the funds neces sary to carry out the work, the Associa tion thought it desirable that the Council should be made aware at once of their intention not to seek a renewal of the lease. The follow ing report, drawn up by the committee appointed by the Council to confer with the A. and P. Association re lease, was then read as follows :—The Association signifies its intention of not seeking a re newal of the existing lease. The com mittee therefore recommend the Council to invite tenders for lease of saleyards for a term of 14 years, on such terms as the Council may think desirable, one condi tion of which should be the refund to the Council of the money already expended on them.—The report was adopted as read, and it was resolved—“ That the committee already appointed be em powered to draw up conditions of lease and advertise same for next meeting.”

PLANTING COMMITTEE. The Planting Committee was authorised to accept tenders for planting, etc. KEBATE. A . letter wao rood from the South Rakaia Licensing Committee stating that the Committee resolved at its last meet ing, to recommend the Council to grant a rebate of LlO on Messrs Hardy and Co. ’s (Rakaia) wholesale license, under the cir cumstances that the firm held a license which expired in December last, and at the March meeting were granted a fresh one, which expired in June, for which they paid L2O. They should only have been charged for the half-year. The re quest was granted. ACCOUNTS. The usual accounts were passed for pay. ment. LICENSING ELECTIONS. It was resolved that the members for the district be again written to re expense of annual licensing elections, and the amalgamation of the licensing districts, especially where there are no licensed houses. NOTIFICATION. Mr Lambie tabled the following notice of motion for consideration at next meet ing—“ That the resolution passed re col lection of rates in connection with the Ashburton Forks railway, be rescinded. ” BAILWAY CHARGES. A circular was laid on the table from the New Zealand Farmers Co-operative Association, showing the rates of freight charged on the Canterbury railways for carriage of grain and other colonial pro duce. The co-operation of the Council was asked in getting the said charges re duced. It was resolved —“ That the Association be assured of the Council’s co-operation, and that the member for the district be requested to support the Asso ciation’s request.” ASSISTANCE WANTED. The Chairman of the Alford Forest and Methven Libraries wrote asking for pecuniary assistance from the Council in aid of the funds of the iustitutions.

Both requests were deferred until next meeting. FOREST RANGERS. The Mount Hutt Road Board and Mount Somers Road Board wrote suggest ing that their respective Surveyors should be appointed as forest rangers for their districts.—lt was resolved to communicate the suggestions to the Government. GRAIN STATISTICS. Letters from Government, the Sewyn and Akaroa County Councils were read re collection of grain statistics. The Go vernment asked the council to define more* clearly how it proposed to get in statistics.—-Left to the Chairman to reply. hr wright’s suggestion. MrE. G. Wright, M.H.R., wrote sug gesting that it would bejbetter to apply for reserves 10 chains inside along the course of* every water-race through what was now Crown land, instead of applying for reserves half a chain wide. The latter pointed out the great advantages this plan would secure. The suggestion was agreed to. THE BOUND ART ROAD. It was resolved that the Boundary road between Mount Hutt and South Rnkaia be placed under the control of the Mount Hutt Road Board. protective works wanted. Mr Sutherland and others wrote re protective works wanted at . A shburton Foorks to prevent overflow at north branch Ashburton river—Left to Chair mi^ REPAIRS. The Borough Council wrote asking County Council to pay share of certain re pairs at Hospital, The Council resolved to pay its share of the cost of the work. r OVERFLOW. Mr Gould wrote re overflow of river. Secretary to forward copy of resolution passed at a previous meeting. EXTENSION OP TIME. 3dr Black was granted an extension of time to finish his contract for auxiliary water supply, north Ashburton. BRIDGE AT DOBBIN’S FORD. A tatter was read from Mr Murdoch Bruce with reference to proposed bridge at Bobbin’s Ford, and a deputation, con sisting of Messrs Osborne and London, waited on the Council to point the neces sity, for a bridge over Dobbin’s Ford, and to ask that tne Council’s Engineer should go and inspect proposed site, and estimate costs, etc.—The deputation was informed that Mr Baxter could not possibly be spared at present, and recom mended them to apply to the Selwyn Council for the services of their Engineer. SLAUGHTERHOUSE LICENSE. A license of this kind was granted to Mr James Smith. TENDERS. Mr J. Black’s tender was accepted at la ter chain for race, and L2 15s for each ford, for water-race through Power’s and others’ property, near Springfield. GOCGB ROAD. The Mount Somers Road Board wrote asking for a grant in aid of the Gorge road. The Co moil could not entercair the application, having no funds at it: disposal REGISTRATION OF BRANDS. It was resolved that the Government b( again written to on the subject of pound keepers being compelled to keep a registe of cattle brands. iFEfITXON. A petition from Mr D. Williamson wa read re drainage at Wheatstone. Sui veyor to report. ANOTHER NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Jackson tabled the folllowing notic ' of motion: —“ That a grant in aid be vote all the Libraries in the county, similar t that already promised to the Ashburto library. ”

INQUEST.

An inquest was held at Quill’s Hotel this afternoon before Dr Trevor, coroner, and a jury of twelve, touching the death . of one Walter Farger, painter, who died suddenly at Seafieid on Monday last. Mr O. Kidd was chosen foreman of the jury. After viewing the body the following evi dence was taken : John Moore, sworn, said : I am a farpior living at Obanag Cross, near Sea

field, and brother-in-law of the deceased. Knew the deceased Walter Farger, a painter. He was stopping with Robert Clucaa. Deceased was bi other to Mrs Clncis. Witness was ploughing in a pad dock near Clucas’ house about ten o clock on Monday last, when Mrs Clucas came over and said her brother was dead. Had known deceased about six years. Deceased had complained to witness, and said he was suffering from the painter’s colic.” He had been under Dr. Town hend, in Christchurch, for some time. De ceased Jived very happily at bis sister’s house Had known the deceased lo have been ill for fully twelve months past. He had no cough. Witness thought the deceased was a man who could not live long. John Bennington, sworn, said : I am a tailor, residing in Christchurch. Knew deceased, Walter Farger, who had lived with witness about 18 months. Did not know for a certain what was the matter with deceased. Dr Patrick, Dr Robert son, and Dr Townhend, had attended deceased. Dr Patrick said he was suffer ing from “ painter’s colic.” Deceased left Christchurch for the benefit of his health. He was very ill indeed when he. left, and witness thought ho could hardly recover. He was complaining generally of his bowels being out of order. Thomas Leahy, a duly qualified medical aractitioner, residing in Ashburton, said !ie had heard the evidence, and from what he had gathered from the friends of the deceased and the appearance of the body, he had been led to believe that chronic lead poisoning was the cause of death. A verdict of death from natural causes was returned.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1882.



New Advertisements. ORDINARY MEETING of the DEBATING SOCIETY will take place THIS EVENING, at Saunders’ Buildings, at 8 o’clock. Phonetic Teach ing v. Romanic. ° , ITT IT7VTC.I-rT7.AT T'. ESLEYAN CHURCH. A CONGREGATIONAL TEA MEET ING will be held in the above Church TO-MORROW EVENING. Tea on table at 6.30. Admission Is. To be followed by Addresses from various speakers on the state of the circuit. W. TOWNSHEND, Hon. Sec.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. -sJL 2C&& r. J^OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian U a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Art? IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of JAMES MORAN, of Ashburton, laborer, a debtor. This is to notify that James Moran, of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury and colony of New Zealand, laborer, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of credi tors to be held at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 10th day of July, 1882. Dated this sth day of July, 1882. A. M. PEARSON, Deputy Clerk of the Court. 0. W, Ireland, Solicitor for debtor. ]‘l 5 Meetings. 11/rOUNT HUTT ROAD DISTRICT. YACANCY. A MEETING of RATEPAYERS will be held at the Road Board Office, Meth ven, on THURSDAY, July 6th, at twelve noon, to elect a Member for the above Board iu the room of Mr John Avis Pan nett, resigned. A POLL (if required) will be'-taken on THURSDAY, 20th July, at the following places:— * Road Board Offig£, Methven. Schoolhouse, Barrhill. W. B. COMPTON, Returning Officer. Road Board Office, Mount Hutt, 2t»th June, 1882. 82Se Tenders. gOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the 6th July, for RE FORMING and REPAIRING 555 Chains of Acton River road. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAKEIG, jl 1 Clerk to the Board.



O BUILDERS. TENDERS are required for the EREC TION, in Brick and Stone, of the Ash barton Public Library. Plana and speci fications to be seen at Mr Ward’s Offices, Burnett street, where tenders are to be left not later than THURSDAY, July 13th, at 4 p.hi. The lowest or i.ny tender not necessarily accepted.



Public Notices. LEAHF 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. 37Ge W. STROWD PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’ Patients until he is able to resume his practice, and may be CONSULTED at Dr I Ross’s residence at the usual hours. 717 e



Davies and Winter. RAKAIA. FRUIT AND FOREST TREES. \AYIES & WINTER will have a u large assortment of the above at their next Sale on THURSDAY, JULY 6xh, Also— -50 Good Store Pigs Saddlery Potatoes Carrots Fowls, etc. Matson, Cox, & Co. UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. Sale at 2 p.m. DAVIES & WINTER, 815 e Auctioneers. Matson, Cox, and Co. LAND, LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most lavorablc terms.



W o o L, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand FOR SA_.E — Wool pack 3 Corn sacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire ( 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all deao tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grasr Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF &c., &c.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wo 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 CuKiarcnmtcH, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Odr Stokes. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY 18. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents f' r Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. T. Bullock. T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE A and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STRE ET, Ashburton.



D. Leitch, Tailor, East street, Ash burton, begs to intimate to those that have CLOTHES lying at his place for some time past, unless taken away and payed for by the 10th JULY, they will be sold to defray expenses. jl 4



I hereby give notice that all AC COUNTS owing to Mu Octavius Digbv, will bo sued for without further notice, if not settled by MONDAY, the 10th July, jl 4 W. H. GUNDRY.



F 0 R S E. 4 O ATEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting into Chaff. T. BULLOCK. 1 O E SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to 11 T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart —Lots 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 propei ty will be sold on very liberal T. BULLOCK. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. T DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. TO LET SHOP—In East street, at pre sent occupied by Mr Gabiles, draper. Apply to 11 J T. BULLOCK. M 0 N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR 0. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 786 e East street, Ashburton. s fTTHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea *- Table in Ashburton;



WANTED. If the two SERVANTS who called last Wednesday, at Mr Taylor’s shop, in Ash ton, will call again, they will hear of a SITUATION, jl 3 THE GUARDIAN is published everj evening, giving every day *-7 8, up to U.l hour of going to press. This is better then buying a sixpenny weekly.



H. Matson and Co. GREAT AND VERY IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF SUPERIOR DRAUGHT STOCK, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Of all kinds, and by tho best makers. HARNESS AND SADDLERY Of the best description. A Magnificent STEAM PLOUGH, with Cultivator, Gear, &c., All in perfect order. A'so, A STATIONARY ENGINE, And Fittings complete. 2740 Sheep & Lambs



AMERICAN WAGON and DOG-CART. BUGGY HORSES, PONIES and YOUNG STOCK. COWS. PIGS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, And Sundries of all kinds. To be held on the Sherwood Estate, The property of F. B. Passmore, Esq., ON THURSDAY, JULY 6th, .AND FRIDAY, JULY 7xh. Messrs h. matson & co. (in conjunction with Mr Charles Clark) have been favored with instructions from F. B. Passmore, Esq., consequent on the sale of his estate, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT SHERWOOD, Situated on the Ashburton and Rakaia Forks Railway, on the above-named dates, The whole of his choice LIVE STOCK, very Superior PLANT, STEAM PLOUGH, STATIONARY STEAM ENGINE, &c., &c., Lately used in cultivating 5,000 Acres of Land. Also, HOUSEHOLD FURNITUBE AND EFFECTS, VIZ.:— LIVE STOCK. HORSES.



Draught Entire *‘Duke.” Took first prize at the Ashburton Show. 8 Superior Draught Horses 9 Choice Draught Mares 5 well-bred Cart Colts and Fillies Thoroughbred Entire Pony “ Commo dore ” A Pair of very handsome Thoroughbred Ponies, broken to harness Boy’s Pony A Pair of Buggy Horses One Buggy Mare, “ Daisy," broken to Saddle and harness One Two-year-old \ By “ Tribune ” put One Yearling / of " ‘ Daisy ” SHEEP. 1,100 Sound-mouthed Merino Ewes 320 Two-tooth Merino Ewes 1,300 Merino Lambs 13 Merino Rams COWS. Two choice Milch Cows PIGS. 15 Pigs FARM IMPLEMENTS, ALL BY FIRST CLASS MAKERS, Yiz. — Two Combines with Elevators Three Reapers and Binders Two Cambridge Rollers Three Ploughs, American gang, 3 Fur rows One Two-Furrow Plough, by Duncan Three Ploughs, three furrow Two Single Furrow Ploughs Two Broad Cast Sowers One ditto, of very superior make Two Tb rse Rakes Two ov.s of tyne and tripod Harrows One Set of Chain Harrows Four excellent Drays One Tip Cart Chaff-Cutter Corn Crusher Two Sets of Fairbank’s Scales, 5 cwt One Set of Fairbank’s Scales, 10 cwt Scarifier One well built Waggon Pig Troughs Grindstones, etc.



H. Matson and Co. Also, Travelling Yan and Water Cart SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. Yiz.— Dining Room Furniture Drawing Room Furniture Hall Furniture Bed Room Furniture: comprising— Curtains, Carpets Pictures, single and double Iron Bedsteads, spring and hair Matresses, handsome Cheval and Looking-glasses, Washstands, with marble top, Dressing Table, Towel Horses, Foot and Sponge Baths, Cupboards, Office Tables, Book Case, Sewing Machine (by Wilcox and Gibbs), etc., etc. Bedding Bed and Table Linen Kitchen Utensils Crockery, China, Plated and Glassware 1 Lamps Clocks and Ornaments Also — Iron Safe Gun Lawn Mower Patent Garden Roller, etc., etc. And A SPLENDID TRI-CORD PIANO, By Kirkman The Auctioneers beg to call special at trition to this bona fide Clearing Sale of he above named Live and Dead Stock, Furniture, etc., which have all been, vithin a recent period, carefully selected, n the best market, regardless of cost.



All goods will be on view the day prior to Sale, and the order of sale will be as follows : First Day. Live Stock, Implements. Steam Plough, Stationary Engine, etc. Second Day. Balance of Implements, Household Fur niture and Effects and Sundries. Luncheon at 11 o’clock each day, and the Sale will commence at 12 precisely. For further particulars as to the Steam Plough, Stationary Engine, or any other matters, apply to H. MATSON & CO. Or to CHARLES CLARK, Auctioneers, 810 e Christchurch, Funeral Notices- U N E R A L NOTICE. The Fi'iends of the late Mrs Bland (late of Ashburton Forks), are notified that her funeral will leave her late residence, Tancred street, for the Old Cemetery, at half-past two p.m.,on THURSDAY Next. GEORGE PARKIN, Undertaker.



Found. MONEY FOUND.—a small packet of Bank Notes found ;his morning, 4th July, in my shop. Owner can have same by paying cost of this advertisement. H. M. Carson, Fruit and Italian Ware house, East street, Ashburton. j!4 To Let and for Sale. O R SALE. : A quiet Buggy HORSE, used to be driven by a lady. Fast trotter and thorough staunch. Apply, POYNTZ & CO. 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 Lam mis Oats —Canadians and Tartars Barley, Peas, &c. To Arrive in June— Clovers —Bed, White, and Alsj’ke Cow-Grass and Trefoil Also On Sale— Bansom 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. 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



F OR SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 4100 JAMESON & ROBERTS



FRAPS, HARNESS. &c, &c, A First-Class American Waggon Dog Cart Single and Double Harness Saddles, Side Saddle and Bridles Cart Harness, and Cart Saddles Leading and Plough Harness Two Sets of Entire tackle SUNDRIES, Viz., 400 Gallon Tanks, Half Tanks, Stores, Tables, Benches, Veterinary Sur-



1 O R SALE. 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 FEED Crushed OATS, 3s 4d per bushel JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. 610 e



"FOU SALE, CHEAP —A splendid SECTION of LAND, at the Corner of St Asaph and Durham streets. For par ticulars apply to \V. PENGELLY, Cnnstchurch; Or 4720 L. 11. WILKINS, Ashburton.



geou’s Instruments, Hydropult, Hurdles, Machine Wire, Gas Tongs, Soldering Irons, Guttering and down Piping, Rope, Wheelbar rows, Ram and Piping, Drain Pipes, Corrugated Iron, Oil Feeders, Assorted Files, Manual Pump, Lanterns, Watering Cans, 4. Dog Kennels, Garden Frames and Tools, Force Pump, Horse Covers, Stable and Pitchforks, Spades, Shovels, etc., etc. A WELL-BUILT SHEPHERD’S HUT, On Wheels. | A Stationery 2-Horse Power Vertical Steam Engine, with Shafting and Hand Gear; also, Forge and Blower, Anvil, One Large and One Small Vico, Swage Block and Stand, Two Weston’s Pulleys, Iron Piping and Bends, Stock and Dies, Smiths Tools, Carpenter's Bench and Tools, Fitters Bench, Belts and Blocks, etc., etc. N.B.—The above Engine and Fittings being new and of the very best quality, are well worth the attention of engineers, smiths, and all requiring steam power. A MAGNIFICENT STEAM PLOUGH, By Fowler, of Leeds, Comprising : Two Steam Engines, of 14 Horse Power each One Five Furrow Plough Harrows Rollers and Cultivator —11 Tyne, ol the newest pattern



PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. FOR SALE, BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES, TUB Westerfield Mill, Together with STOCK-IN-TRADE, BOOK DEBTS, PLANT, Ac. For further particulars apply to MATSON, COX, & CO., il 3 Auctioneers. -.la J ;■ ji utm Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, ii ARRTSTER AND SOLICITOR EAST STREET. 403. George Swann, B ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR Hereford street, Christchurch 701 f (THRESHING BOOKS printed on th I shortest notice, at the Office of •hi Paper.



Alfred Harrison. WEDNESDAY, 12xh JULY. 12 o’clock. A LEE ED HARRISON, favored will instructions from Mr Willian: Sycamore (who is leaving the district) will Sell by Public Auction on the above date, at the FARM, WINSLOW, Tho whole of his STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &0., Ac., Also, THE FARM, As follows: 186 ACRES IJEST.OLASS Jgg Divided into five paddocks; well fenced with live fences, and situated close to Winslow Station. 15 acres are in oats, and the balance in English grass, ready for cropping. STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS— -5 HEIFERS 1 COW, in full profit 1 D. F. PLOUGH, by Duncan 1 D. F. PLOUGH, by Reid and Gray 1 D. F. PLOUGH, by Hornsby 1 S. F. PLOUGH, by Blythe 1 S. F. PLOUGH, by Hornsby 1 REAPER and BINDER, by Wood (Twine) 1 Three-horse DRAY 1 TIP-CART 1 ROLLER 2 Sets Four-leaf HARROWS Wagon and Whare for contractors, Har ness, and Sundries ; 400 bushels Oats; quantity of Oaten Sheaves, 4 tons Coals, 5 cords Firewood. Also, a quantity of FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. Also,



QUARTER-AC RE SECTION, Wins low, close to Station, with well built Store thereon. 1 CHAFF-CUTTER. Luncheon at 11.30. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 831 e Auctioneer. BSBiUHWi J. T. Ford and Co. T O STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We l*ej» to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT AS: i BURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS A COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For tbe Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. PRODUCE, &c.



We have arranged with Messrs Fuiedlandee Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, s a guarantee that the business entrusted 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, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Publications. 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.



I f|IHE 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. P. &D. DUNCAN, Ashburton. (Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) v * 2Mo Thos. King, I jyj" ONU MENTAL MASON. PLANS and DRAWINGS may be seen at Mr J. C. Duncan’s Office, opposite Bank of New Zealand, ASHBURTON. 818 e



fJIHE 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, Tancked street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as tho 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 tho 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. B ERL IN 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 s 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 for Soap, etc. Candles, fid per lb. A good bar or Soap for Gd. JOHN SMITHSON. Leeston, March 3, 1882. 939 e H B U R T O N BREWERY.



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, Lauds being Prepared for Settlement; also, Two Excellent Maps of North and South Islands. Can be obtained at Office of this Paper. OYERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. District Court Rules, Land Transfer Handy-Book and Acts, Joint Stock Com panies Acts, &c., on Sale at Office of this Paper Business Notices.



REE TRADE BAKERY Somerset Butchery. Having combined the two Businesses together, and by keeping a good LOAF at GJ, and ICozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade andFREETKADE will Stick to You. and R. LANCASTER. ]l3



LAD TIDINGS!! Fail THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE SALVAGE COMPANY HAVE NOW OPENED, IN EAST STREET, (Next to Mr Patching’s), With a Splendid Assortment of General Drapery, Men’s and Boy’s Clothing, Gents, Ladies’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, Of every description, which will bo Sacri ficed in order to effect a Clearance. For Quotations, etc., see Handbills. 825 e



m H E ACID C L R E. F. COUTTS and SONS, guaranteed j 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 6d each, from MACKAY BROS,, Sole Agents, Manchester street South, Christ church. Pamphlet “ Acetopathy ” posted free to any address.



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 Home and abroad. All Ales and Vorter from this date wil. be guaranteed, and delivered l_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 hnd Graiftfl Bh Sale daily. 227 d



Business Notices. EXHIBITIO 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 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, Slays, Ties, Collars, f ress-Trimmings, Etc, ELAN fiTS AND FLANNELS. An Immense StocVof Roslyn Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jufl ' opened Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s 6d. Suits made to orde correct fit guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men's Shirts in endless variety, from Is 6d 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.



OTIOE 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* rnents in those centrally-situated premise* 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 Boys’ Clothing, as the stock is all quite new. J. J, DOYLE, EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by F. Furness), Ashburton. 4149 Geo. Booth & 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 hinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent: FREDK. PAVITT, 4730 Ashburton. BEES. 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, Milt, Pace Poad, Back Mili,. C 73 e [a caud J PENGELLY, Pbactical Tailob, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d W. H. GUNDRY, Estate & station agiutt, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Slakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Piddle Lampblack, &c., Ac. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN! BURANOE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MEET SOCIETY. P O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY



jyj- ONEY TO LEN On approved Freehold security In various sums, at lowest current vates Apply to W. H. Gimdry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Lana Transfer Act Forms printed—“To Let ■ and ** For Sale”—can be obtains 1 at the Guardian Office