elections being held in open public meet ing like those of School Committees in districts where the Road Board by special order adopts this plan ? 14. What altera tion do you suggest in the Eating Bill as sketched in the circular enclosed here with ? 15. Please state where the pro visions of the Roads Construction and Crown and Native Lands Eating Bills would suit your district, and if not, what alteration would you suggest which would make these measures more useful ? 10. Have you any suggestion to make gene rally on the matters dealt with in the cir cular in which this is enclosed ?

SUBSTITUTE FOR TIMBER.

The growing scarcity of timber ap pears to be attracting the attention of visitors everywhere* to the importance of devising substitutes. It is now stated that a house could be built of glass blocks. Some glass manufacturer should make the demonstration. But people who might live in such houses should be careful not to throw stones. It is also claimed that fire-proof houses can be built of cotton and straw. In pre paring the materials, raw cotton of infe rior quality, the scattered refuse of plan tations and the sweeping of factories, is mixed and converted into paste, which becomes as hard as stone, and then is called architectural cotton. It may be made in large slabs whereby the build ing of a house would be rapid in com parison with the practice of laying brick after brick, and at about one third the cost. For the other part, wheat straw is treated in a way already known, and converted into paste board. The sheets thus prepared are soaked in a solution, which hardens the fibres, and are then compressed under enormous power into beams and boards of any required size, and the effects of the soaking is said to render them difficult of combustion.

RELIGIONS OF THE PEOPLE.

The census returns, as taken in April, 1881, show the religions of the people of the colony (exclusive of Maoris) to ho as undernoted : Church of England ; Episcopalians (not otherwise defined), 200,816 ; Protestants (not otherwise defined), 2,517. Presbyterians: Church of Scotland, Free Church of Scotland, Free Presby terians, Presbyterian Church of New Zea lanl, Presbyterian Church of Olago and Southland, and Presbyterians otherwise defined, 113,038. Reformed Presbyter . fans, 70. Methodists : Wesleyan Methodists, 39,544 ; Primitive Methodists. 4,643 ; United Methodist Free Churches—Free Methodists, United Methodists, 2,009; Bible Christians, 375 ; New Connexion .Methodists, 31; others, 55. Other Protestants: Baptists, 11,476; Congregational Independents, 6.699; Lutherans, 5,773 ; Unitarians, 489 ; So ciety of Friends, 232 Catholic Apostolic, 121 ; others, 6,083. Catholics : Roman Catholics, 68,349 ; undefined Catholics, 635 ; Greek Church, 65. Other Denominations: Latter Day Saints or Mormons, 271; Jens, 1,536; Mahometans, 7 ; Pagans, 4,936 ; others, 237. s No Denomination, 4,537 ; no religion, 13,978. Total of all creeds, 269,605 males and i 220,328 females.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE ASHTON MEETING.

To the Editor.

Sir, — Mr Gilmour, in your last issue, has attempted to contradict my letter to your paper of a few evenings ago, and also to cast an amount of ridicule on the stand I have taken with regard to my endeavor to show the public the truthful side of the question in reference to what was said at the Ashton meeting, and reported by the Ashburton Mail. In Mr Gilmonr’s letter , to Mr launders 1 find the following, which was the basis of my previous letter to The Guardian Ashton, April 17th, 1882 A. Saunders, Esq. Dear Sir, — Yours received with thanks ; You not only said nothing of the sort at , tributed to you in that article, but you / said nothing that could possibly be mis taken for it. All those coarse expressions about the Judge are entirely the writer’s < own invention, as you said not one wore : j about either meat or drink.” .... Now, Sir, to follow this up I would ask - you to look at Mr Gilmour’s letter in r: answer to mine, and then compare it with the above. These are Mr Gilmour’s words (as he says Mr Saunders made use of at Ashton):—“ Speaking in reply to a ■ question put by Mr Williams respecting bis imprisonment, Mr Saunders said that his case had been surrounded by many untoward circumstances. On the Judge’s arrival in Nelson, just previous to his trial, he had happened to dine, morning and evening, with two gentlemen, both of . whom he (Mr Saunders) had previously displeased, and who he knew were rather bitter against him. Ho mentioned this because such company would certainly strive to prejudice his case.” The Mail record states that Mr Saunders said the Judge was in very bad company, and con sequently, no doubt, well informed on one aide of the case before the trial com • menced, which is true, and which every one present can vouch for, with the excep tion of Mr Gilmour. Mark the compari son : First Mr Gilmour states that Mr Saunders does not say one word about 1 meat and drink ; and in the second in stance this honorable Ashton gentleman acknowledges the truth of Mr Saund era having said so. With regard to the lead ing article, I presume it is a comment on < the Mail report, that report, as I have previously said, being quite accurate. V Perhaps I have taken the sense of Mr v, ■ Gilmour’s expression wrongfully, as that • "gentleman says Mr Saunders dined and breakfasted without an allusion to meat and drink. But I should very much like to know how a man can dine and break fast without having meat and drink. Per ■ baps Mr Gilmour might tell me, as lam a poor man and the wrinkle would he of great service in maintaining my family ? • I cannot enter into the language that Mr Gilmour does in his letter of the 11th, it - not being in my line, as my training has . not been of the noble and exalted charac s - -ter of the Ashton “ Monarch of all I sur vey " (excuse the quotation), and I am sure your leaders will pardon me for not being . able to launch out in the gentlemanly man ner that Mr Gilmour does. Both Mr Sauir ders’ speech at Ashton and Mr Gilmour’s letter are beyond my power of criticism. As far ns James Croy coming out with an -- - erroneous and false contradiction, I must say that what I have written is tho truth, but still, I am not prepared to hack my humble opinion against such an honorable • K , gentleman as Mr Gilmour, as it would be futile, seeing that the estimable qualities ,tbatgenueroah are well appiecialed by \ * the Press. Mr Saunders, the electors, apd his neigJi^i^i)P^^,itwould-be to

that would cast any reflection on the veracity of Mr Gilmour.—l am, etc., Ashton, May 12. Jambs Croy. [This correspondence must now close,— Ed. (?.]

THE ASHBURTON GOABDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1882.



Meetings. Mount somers road dis trict. A PUBLIC MEETING of Ratepayer - will be held at the Road Board Office - Mount Somers, on THURSDAY, Ma; i 25, at 3 p.m., to consider the Objection / that may be lodged against CLOSING th 1 unused Road near Mr Boyle’s farm f Yaletta, under section 4, Public Work a Act, 1880. i By order. s C.J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, June. r Surveyor to the 478 e Mount Somers Road Board. Lectures. THE North-east Coast of New Guinea (PAPUA). —The Secretary of the New Guinea Expedition will deliver Iris entertaining and instructive LECTURE on NEW GUINEA, at the Town Hall, Ashburton, on TUESDAY EVENING next, at 8 o’clock. Full particulars in future issue. 455 e Ecclesiastical. -RS HAMPSON’S MISSION. MID-DAY PRAYER MEETINGS at Town Hall, half past twelve to half past one on Monday. 447 e Public Notices. LEAHY has Arrived in Ashburton, and may be CONSULTED temporarily at Quill’s Hotel. 376 e 0 TICE. I hereby authorise Mr L. H. Wilkins to receive all monies on accounts placed in his hand for collection. W. G. ROSS. Ashburton, Feb. 11, 1882. 797 d O T I C E. X MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given that the Mount Somers Road Board propose to STOP a ROAD from the Western Boundary of R.S. 23615, to the south-east corner of R.S. 17066, at its junction with the Yaletta road, and marked green on plan. Plans of the above are now open for in spection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. Dated this eleventh day of February, 1882. By order, C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Surveyor to the Mount Somers Road 786 d Board. ]SJ- 0 r 1 c MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. E Mr W. H. Puddicombe is authorised to collect money and transact all business in connection with The Ashburton Guardian in the Mount Somers and Alford Forest districts. OTIC TO PASSENGERS. E. The Coach to Cracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail will be carried on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 277 e Proprietor. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Rond Board of the Longbeach District propose under and pursuant to The Public Works Act, 1880, to STOP the following ROAD, viz.: All that parcel of land, containing 26 acres 3 roods 33 perches, or thereabouts, being part of a road reserve passing by and through the sections numbered 22539, 20692, 6793, 8417, 8450, 6783. 6787, 8342, 8451, 6788, and 6792, as shown on the plans Nos. 483, 507, 508, deposited in the Land Transfer Office of the Christchurch Survey District, and extending from the junction of roads at the north-western corner of R.S. 22539 to the junction of roads on the north-eastern boundary of 6792, having a uniform width of 100 links throughout ; and in lieu thereof to make the following roads, viz.:—All that parcel of land, containing by admeasurement, 5 acres 2 roods 10 perches, or thereabouts, be the same more or less, being part of the sections numbered 6805, 7206, 6831, 20242, as shown on the plan No. 508 de posited in the Land Transfer Office of the Christchurch Survey District, and extend ing from the road at the junction of sec tions 22539, 6805, 7206, 6831, 6793, 8417, to the road at the junction of sections 6793, 8417, and 20242, having a uniform width of 100 links throughout, and all th.at parcel of land containing 4 acres 3 loods 27 perches, or thereabouts, being part, of the sections numbered 6773 and 6777 to 6732, as shown on the plan No. 335 deposited in the Land Transfer Office of the Christchurch Survey District, and extending from the junction of a road with the northernmost corner of rural section No. 6773, through that section and sections 6777 to 6782 to the northernmost corner of reserve No. 1438, having a uniform width throughout of 100 links, and to exchange the whole of the land occupied by the road proposed to be stopped for the land required for such new roads, and notice is further given that a plan has been prepared of the road proposed to be stopped, and a survey made and plana prepared of the said new roads to be made showing the lands throughout which they pass, and the names of (he occupiers and owners of such lauds, and that the said plana are on view at the Office of the Longbeach Road Board, on the Longbeach road. Dated this 4th day of May, 1882. W. CUTHBERT, 406 e Clerk. /JIRESP ASS NOTICE. Any person found TRESPASSING on I the Lagmhor Estate, or damaging the i fences, will 1 o PROSECUTED, j DONALD M‘LEAN, 313 e Lagmhor. W MONTGOMERY & CO.’S AC COUNTS must all be PAID before* SATURDAY, May 14th, or pro ceedings will be taken. 428 e B. HUGHES. rpHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE— ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that Tin Ashburton Guardian is the ON LA DAILY PAPER published betweer Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburtor than any other Journal. Tub Ashburton Guardian circulate; largely in the Town and Suburbs, anc also in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafiekl, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks Tinwald, Winslow, Waterton, and ever part of the County of Ashburton withii the reach of postal communication, thu being the best gcneinl as well ns loca medium for Advertising. The Ashburton Guardian will b forwarded to any address in the colon; for 24s per annum (paid in advance), o 6s 6d per quarter, postage extra.



Death of an Old Colonist.—Yester day Captain Wytcherly, a very old resi dent of Rangiora, died at his residence in that town. The deceased was formerly captain of the Sir Edward Paget, and brought out a number of Canterbury settlers, who will remember his many acta of kindness during their voyage out in that ship. As be was' a member of the mystic craft, he will be interred to-morrow with the usual Masonic honors. Prison y. Free Labor. —At the Em pire City yesterday, the question of teach ing trades in gaols was discussed at a meeting of representatives of various trades, and it was decided that a petition be at once drawn up for presentation to the General Assembly, protesting against prison labor being allowed to interfere with the means of livelihood commanded by honest men. The same subject also occupied the attention of the Dunedin Trades and Labor Council last night, and it was decided to petition Parliament against teaching and employing skilled labor in prisons, and to forward a petition for signature to the various centres of population in the colony. Holloway’s Pills. —The chiefest wonder of modern times. —This incomparable medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the stomach, cleanses the liver, corrects biliousness, prevents flatulency, purifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-instates sound health. The enormous demand for these Pills throughout the globe astonishes everybody, and a single trial convinces the most sceptical that no medicine equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability to remove all complaints incidental to the human race They are a blessing to the afflicted, and a boon to all that labour under internal or external disease. The purification of the blood, removal of all restraint from the secretive organs, and gentle aperitive action are the prolific sources of the extensive curative range of Holloway’s Pills. [Advt]



New Advertisements. WANTED —A tidy GIRL, about 12 or 13, to assist in housework. Apply, Mrs 0. Dixon, Wakanuiroad. 478 e WANTED Known—That a VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL ENTER TAINMENT will be given at theTinwald Temperance Hall, on WEDNESDAY, May 17th, in aid of the funds of the Will and-the-Way Lodge, I. O. G. T. Admis sion—Adults, One Shilling ; Children, half-price. To commence at 8 p.m. 454 e HA MRS ON’S MISSION. Service at Town Hall, To night, at 7.30. Sunday Morning at 8.30, for one hour only. Children’s Address at 2.30, To-morrow afternoon ; and Service To-morrow Evening at 7.30. Sankey’a Hymns used. All cordially invited. 450 c BURTON HIGH SCHOOL. The above School will RE-OPEN, for the Second Term, on THURSDAY, 18th May instant. For further information apply to the Head Master, or to F. MAIN WARING, 452 e Secretary High School Board. fpO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of SHOPS, OFFICES Ac. (brick and stone), in Burnett street, for Mr T. Bullock. Plans and specifications may be seen at Messrs C. E. Fcoks and Son’s Office, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 12 noon on THURSDAY, May 25tb, accompanied by a guarantee deposit of L 5. 455 e IN the matter of the Licensing Act, 1881, and in the matter of the appli cation of MARY ANN WOODLEY for an application for a Publican’s License for the Hindhope Hotel. I, MARY ANN WOODLEY, of the Hinds, widow, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Tin vvald, on the seventh day of June, one thousand eight hundred and apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for the house known as the Hindhope Hotel, situate at the Hinds, in the County of Ashburton, containing eight rooms ex clusive of those required for tbe use of the family. Dated this sixth clav of May, 1882. MARY ANN WOODLEY, A | plicant. To the Li. ci sing Con.mil tee for the District of Ashburton. 4790 OliriToF APPLICATION FOR A* PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, SAM I’ hi. BIM. WN,of Ashburton, do hereby rive notice (bat. 1 desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be 1 older, at (ho Resident Magistrate’s Couit, Ashburton, on Ibo sixth day of June next, apply for a certificate autho rising the issue of a Publican’s License for a bouse situated at tbe corner of Wills street and Wakanui road, known ns the Central Hotel, containing twenty-four rooms exclusive of those required for the use of family. Dated the 12th day of May, 1882. 451 e Notice of application for a PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, WILLIAM POWER, of Ashburton, hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on the Cth day of Juno next, apply for a certificate autho rising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at Moore street, Ashbur ton, known as the Royal Hotel, contain ing twenty-two (22) rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this 12th day of May, 1882. 4520 WILLIAM POWER. •\TOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A JM PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, PATRICK DEVANE, of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that 1 desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at the Tinwald Temperance Hall, i n the seventh day of June, 1882, apply for a certificate autho rising the issue of a Publican’s License 1 for a house proposed to be erected at Tinwald, containing twenty-five rooms, ’ exclusive of those required for the use of J the familj’. , Dated the 13th day of May, 1882. ‘ 453 e PATRICK DEVANE. r t XJI > o rH £ ,di H *A'i & m i—i H M P ■< & m



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on moat favorable terms. 5533&3 - WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AN D GENERAL MERCHAN TS. We have now.on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c., &C. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. 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 Sales in Cukistchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, MAY 23. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. Lost. LOST or STRAYED, Two HEIFERS (one spotted and one strawberry), two years old, from Ashburton County Saleyards, on or about 25th April last. A Rdward of £1 will be given to any body giving information that will lead to their recovery. Apply to A. Ede, Alford Forest. 454 e QNE POUND REWARD. Strayed or Stolen from the Somerset Stables—One Blue Roan HACK, mare ; branded like q on near shoulder and near hip. Anyone returning the same to J. Mcßae, Somerset Stables, will receive the above reward. 498 e Tenders. fjp B N D E R S. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a BOARDING-HOUSE at Methven, containing 12 rooms. Plans and specifications can bo seen at Messrs Tucker, Bestell & Co.’s Office after May 4th. Tenders to be sent in addressed to me, at Mount Somers, on or before TUESDAY, May 16, 1882. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSOF , Jun. 374 e Licensing Notices. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, DUNCAN McKENZIE, of Ashbur ton, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the Annual Licens ing Meeting for (he Licensing District of the Borough of Ashburton, to be holden at Ashburton on the 6lh day of June, 1882, apply for a certificate authorising ; the issue of a renewal of a Publican’s License now held by me for the house situate at Ashburton, and called the “ Ashburton Hotel,” containing 28 rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. It is also my intention, at the same time and place, to apply for a twelve o’clock licens o . Dated this Bth day of May, 1882. 467 e DUNCAN McKENZIE. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, AREISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4050 Business Notices. JAMES TUCKER, Jun., Farrier and General Blacksmith, Wakanui road (next Central Hotel), having taken the forge lately in the occupation of Mr 7 James Oavanagh, begs to solicit a share of ' public support. Being a thorough practi -1 cal hoer, J. T. is confident that his r work only needs to be tried to be appre -0 ciatcd. 443 e a ___ PHOTOGRAPH Y. Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HERNY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. (N OYERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. X District Court Buies, Land Transfer Handy-Book and Acts, Joint Stock Com -0 panics Acts, &c., on Sale at Office of this 3 Paper '7 TjT DUO ATI ON Act, 1877, Debton 3 and Creditors Act, and Amend ment Acts,. Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1871, to be had al the Guardian Office, next lo and Oo.*». W_* street.



T. Bullock. S rs e, »y as le a, vS T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estati AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT EAST STREET, AND AT THE B A Z A A i<, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. F O R s E Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of B.S. 7767 T. BULLOCK. F 0 R S F. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of 6 Rooms, situated about one mile from the Town Belt North, T. BULLOCK. T o E SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T O E T SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE in Moore street, at a very low rental—vi«., 10s per week. T. BULLOCK. lOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart —Lots 517, 518, 519, 53G, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre, on which is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. F O R S L E SPRING CART, new ; also, GIG, econd hand. T. BULLOCK. JjlOR SALE, OR TO LET. LOT 2, Trevorton, with Comfortable COTTAGE erected thereon. Also, TWO ACRES LAND, near the above. The reason for disposing of this property is that the owner has taken a small Farm. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O N E Y . 1\ Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. J. T. Ford and Co. CO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of ITATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlandee Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm ind Station Properties, Stock, Produce, fee., and our intimate knowledge of the narkets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlandcr Bros., who svill carry out the arrangements for sales, 3 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. iITITH reference to the above, our VV mime is a sufficient guarantee that uy business entrusted to our care will eceive every possible attention. FIUEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a To Let and for Sale. SSEX SEED WHEAT. <>N SALE- A small quantity, very clean. La.’y application necessary. U. MOFPATT, 344 e Wakanui Mill. I]NOR SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con- J tabling 284 f Acres, well watered, titrated at Wakanui. 100 acres in fallow, fO acres in English grass, balance in itubble. Apply to Thomas Dalton, Wakanui, or Office of this Paper. 418 e 0 R S A E. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. , JAMESON & ROBERTS N D FOR SALE, CHEAP —A splendid ECTION of LAND, at the Corner of t Asaph and Durham streets. For par culars apply to W. PENGELLY, Christchurch; Or f2o L. H. WILKINS, Ashburton. O E T. The FARM belonging to Messrs lowan and Tomes (lately in the occupa lon of Mr Francis Cass), Wakanui, omprising the following Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405 —103 a Irl3p Rural Section 2840G—387a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407—234 a 3r lOp All the above can be had as one ’com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. Apply, 308 a MATSON, COX & CO. mO lET, to a good tenant, at alow i Rental, a FARM of 900 Acres. Land is all fenced, is partly laid down in glass, and is well watered. Apply for particulars Office of this Paper. 230 wngw-umjemtMflMMll II 111711 Public Companies. ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1803. übscribed Capital ire Fund ... ,ife Fund ... ... remiums for 1880 £2, 000,000 1,201,24 c 3,380, lO 1 ! 951,17 f Ashburton Agency: -r|P|OYNTZ AND CO.,



Business Notices. TiTEW TINWALD STORE i 1 \ Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, , PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they s 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 age. * CHEAP TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS !! Of the Best Blends, SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING ! ! CLOTHING'!.!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE! ! ! At Prices not to bo rubbed out. B. and R. ’s Curt is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 50c James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very best quality and quantity will be procurable for the money. His motto will be CASH ONLY, The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad book debts. JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street (Opposite Hairison’s Auction Rooms). 391 e S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovonamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c N OTI C E SAMUEL LUCAS. _ OF REMOVAL. J. J. Doyle, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, Ac., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require ments in those centrally-situated premises lately occupied by Furness, next Murray, Jeweller, in East street. To meet the times a Discount of 2s in the pound on all parcels of 20s and over will be given for one month. Intending purchasers would find it to their advan tage to call and inspect the prices in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, as the stock is all quite new. J. J. DOYLE, EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by F. Furness), Ashburton. 414 e 0 T I 0 B TO Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates, at his Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. OH AS. W. GREEN. Mey 4, 1882. 4C2e QtADDLERY, SADDLERY. The undersigned begs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special attention to his now present Stock of SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note Address,^' James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 265 d 0 0 T FACTORY. GOOD NEWS. M. NEALAS and CO. wish to inform the public of Ashburton and District that they have started a BOOT FACTORY, and that, having obtained the latest im provements in Machinery, Ac., will be able to turn out an article superior to any ever seen in Canterbury. The above firm hope that settlers in the County will sup port what is undoubtedly a LOCAL INDUSTRY. 73Gd [a card.] PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 185 G. 707 d JF YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, [:/" " " 1 & A At' GO D-j 1 i ”<■- •. • •Vi*' ! D AVI s • CHEAP PUIIKHITE AND BED ,. DING MANUFACTORY, I EAST STR EE T SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 1 7 TO ID V, S’S s 1- g t X article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed beat 0: material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COWri.M FLY FURNISH EX



rjIHE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Me and Porter Of first-class quality, at reasonable rates. A quantity of Yeast and Grains always on hand. G. WOOD, (Late of the Ashburton Brewery), 75e Resident Manager. BREWERY. Quinton Eros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASIIEURTON. Quinton 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. 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., ALFORD RREWERY. 85Sd rpHE 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, Tanoked 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 also le enabled to oiler to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very superior article AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea io a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KATAPOI 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 he imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual car - e 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. fTIHE Undersigned wish to intimate that hoy 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. AD. DUNCAN, Ashburton. ('Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.' V -240 c A SB BURTON BREWERY, Messrs Wood & Co, BRI.WFRS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasuie in informing tin public that, having completed their extern sivc alterations in the above Browny they are now picparecl to supply, Whole side and Retail, a fhst-clats article, botl in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re cluced price. 'they have also undo special arrange n onlsfor s uppljing those light BITTEI ALES so highly appicciatcd both a Homo and abioad. li »f All Ales and Rotter firm this date wii bo guaranteed, and delivered carriag paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Aeh llt.ton Brewery, Cameron streel N.B. —On Sale, a Irtigc epiantity ( good HALT VINEGAR, price 2s pt gallon. Freeh Yeast and Grains-on Sale daily, 221



Business Notices. OCAL E X H I B I T I Ojs N Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an ImltkexUg 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 Yclvet Hats and Bonnets, in' Gre Variety Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices A Groat Varietj’ of the new Fiver, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Englan (see Queen's Journal) A Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades Hosiery and Gloves, in endless variety Umbrellas, Stays, Ties, Collars, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. ' An Immense Stock of Roslyn, Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jus ~ opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s fid. 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 ' i -£ A. O. begs to state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH; thereby eaves Large Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE,



A S all with brains, and even those with A~\ none to speak of, have by this time solved my enigma, it must give place to the present advertisement,—l take thi opportunity to again thank all my -cus tomers sincerely for their liberal ~and continued support since commencing business for myself over a ■; ago. They seem not to be tired me or my goods; and certainly it con tinues to be a pleasure as well as my busi ness to attend every day upon their wants and wishes. Judging by my largely in creasing trade, the Packet Teas (care fully Selected and properly Blended) are giving great satisfaction to consumers, A FUESU CONSIGNMENT JUST TO HAND. Seasonable Fruits in Variety. Grocery and Italian Goods or. Sale as usual. Good Butter and Fresh Eggs purchased at Best Market Price. 11. M. Gaboon’ Fruit and Italian Warehouse, r nex Bank of New Zealand, East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas, in packets an boxes. 3c L F OR D forest The undersigned have always on hand for sale POSTS, KAILS, STAKES, STRAINERS AND FIREWOOD, In any quantity. BUILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES As per order. All outside the Bush. GOOD SECURE PADDOCK FOE HORSES, Cooper Brothers. N. B.—Delivered in any part of Comity, as per order. "I A REE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesae together, and by keeping a good LOAF at Gd, and ICtzslo the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Febb Trade andFEEETRADE will Stick to You. E. LANCASTER.", 34 Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Hirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’s Friend,” and “Monarch’ Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ” Lawn Mowera. The Best of Everything. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent : FREDK. PAVITT, 473 e Ashburton. W. H. GUN DRY, ) a 17 STATE & STATION AGENT, JTj LICENSED LAND BROKER 1 AND B CENTRAL MERCHANT. 0 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON s HAS ON SALE— ■ Fencing Who, Nos. 8 and 9,' Rests and Rails, Stakes Tmr.ip, Clever, and Goise Seeds Station and.Tnm Stores ) Boiled and Raw Oil _ c R addle r lampblack, Ac., Ac. COAL AM) FIREWOOD. 0 Agemtfor AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. ig i- F» e :h e- R at ill 3° it. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INJ SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY, O R SALE t Qi.aiter-r.crc Section, No. 9J, Bullock’ Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term ta y W. H. GUNDRY ONEVTO L E N On approved Freehold security in v; i ions sums, at lowest currer?' vates. Apply to M of or r. > 7d W. H. Gundiy, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Land Tiahsfer Act, .