dened with drink, threatened to shoot the -crew of the cutter Loela, and kept them in terror for some time. At length the master of the Loela, William Stephen, fired off a rifle towards Martin, who got into a boat and pursued Stephen, whom he had thrown overboard, but who had regained the deck. Whether the shot took effect has not transpired ; but Martin fell off the boat and sank, and his body Was not recovered.

THE CRISIS IN EGYPT

The First Shot Fired- Bombardment Commenced. Two Forts Blown to Atoms. Panic Among the Inhabitants. The Storm has Burst. [by cable.] London, July 10. In the House of Lords, Earl Granville made a statement regarding the position of affairs in Egypt. The noble earl an nounced that" the surrender of the Egyptian forts was required, so that they might be disarmed. Their existence was deetned a menace to England’s interests. Latest telegrams from Alexandria re port that all the European subjects and foreign consuls have gone on board vessels in port. The foreign consuls have presented a joint note to Admiral Seymour, protesting against the bombardment, which they state is uncalled-for. The French and other war vessels have taken up a position outside the harbor, and the British vessels alone remained inside. Admiral Seymour has shifted the vessels under his command to a position directly confronting the forts and guns, and much nearer them than formerly. Everything is in readiness, and bombardment is momentarily ex pected to commence. A panic prevails amongst the inhabi tants, of Alexandria, who are fleeing for safety. Great consternation prevails in the city. Intelligence has reached Reuter’s office that the bombardment of Alexandria by the English fleet commenced this morn ing, at five o’clock, and is now proceed ing. The cannonade is very heavy, and is principally directed upon the forts which were erected by the Egyptians. Later. The forts have returned the fire of the English ironclads, and a heavy bombard ment has commenced on both sides- Two of the forts have been blown up by an ex plosion, and the guns of another have been silenced. The remainder of the forts are slackening their fire. None of the ironclads have jet suffered any material damage. The Egyptian fire has so far had no serious effect upon the ironclads. The ex plosion of the forts was due to the burst ing of shells. The casualties on the side of the Egyptians are not yet known. Information was received by the tele graph department yesterday that overland communication between Alexandria and Suez was temporarily interrupted, and a fmther telegram this morning states that communication is restored.

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT IN LONDON.

The London correspondent of the New Herald writes :—The ..electric light keeps steadily moving on. A grand illumination is now nightly given all along the Holborn Viaduct, ’ Mr Edison having waked up and put forth all his accumulated strength to make a blaze. But more significant by far is the waking up among the corpo rations and civic authorities, who at last are doing something more than trembling for their gas, for the Govern ment have brought a Bill in for the purpose of regulating the supply of electricity in towns, and instead of now .pooh-poohing it as before, the corpora tions are deputationising and petition ing, and generally struggling to get control of a monopoly of supply. This the President of the Board of Trade, who has charge of the measure, will not allow, but very considerable advan tages and preferences are conferred on corporations, in case they are hot dilatory in action, and the 'right .of purchase after a definite period is conferred on them. The measure is an important one in view of the changes coming, and it ; would be worth the while of corpora tions in New Zealand, and even the Legislature, to consider it, before allowing monopolies which may be irksome. Of one thing all men may feel assured, that the triumph of elec tricity is now complete. But one of the developments in electric advance, just now put on its trial in France, is likely to lead to funny results. The authorities there are about to buy up all the patent rights of the telephone companies, in order to open stations for the public at which, at the rate of a penny a minute, anybody can hold con versation with the subscribers. There will be some amusing larks, I think. If anybody for half a franc can get hold of anybody else’s ear, beyond the reach of kicking distance, there will be some rare old things said. It will be a new development, to watch which would not be devoid of interest.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1882.



New Advertisements. Poyntz & 0o. ? Land estate, and general AGENTS EAST S T R E E T Ashbukton SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed ’ House, lately in the occupation of Mr Hodder, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of land, all well fenced, and in English grass. Surrounding the house is three quarters of an acre of garden, tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees. The property fronts the Public Domain on the North-west Belt, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman’s resi dence. POYNTZ & CO. ITtOR SALE or TO LET—A thirteen ' roomed House, with one acre of land, on the Wakanui road, within easy distance of ihe centre cf the town. Attached to the house is a well and tastefully laid out garden planted with choice shrubs and flowers. POYNTZ & CO. fjl’O LET—A good six-iooiricd House, jL close to the Domain and Railway Station. POYNTZ & CO. mO LET. Two large and thoroughly g well-appointed four-roomed Houses, fronting the East Town Belt. POYNTZ & CO. mO LET. —A large Shop and Dwelling j house combined, close to the Rail way Station. POYNTZ & CO. rno LET.—A threc-roomcd HOUSE in I Burnett street. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A five-roomed House in Burnett street. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A four-roomed House at back of East Belt. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A block of five Cottages, on East Belt ; all let to respectable ; tenants. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A two-roomed House, on J-acre of land, near Mr Shear man’s new residence. POYNTZ & CO.



EO R SALK.— T.S. 858, 879, Grey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. ~ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox street West. „ 822, 828, 818, GB9, 675, 318, 316, 781, 810, 820, and 504. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—2| acres in Walsh’s pad dock. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—I Acre in Mayo’s Pad dock, close to Wakanui road ; fenced and planted. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—I Acre on Wakanui road ; fenced and laid out; suit able for a building site for private resi dence. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—An unimproved farm of 862 acres, being R.S. 26664, 27277; well fenced and broken up ; 400 acres in English grass ; a five-roomed house, eight stall stable, and outbuildings ; a concrete tank capable of holding 16,000 gallons. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing 118 J acres of unimproved land in the Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. For sale.—r.s. 34036,34037,34038, 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & CO.



IffOß SALE.—E.S. 27192, 27194, con ' taining 532 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 143£ acres, being B.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. FOP SALE. A farm of 250 acres, about miles from Hinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & CO. T° LET on lease, with purchasing LET clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakanui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish grass. POYNTZ & CO. I7IOR SALE.—397 Acres; fenced and ’ subdivided into seven paddocks ;CO acres in English grass. The improve ments consist of a good five-roomed House, six stall Stable, concrete Tank, capable of holding G,COO gallons. POYNTZ & CO. F OR SALE.—A block of 937 Acres in the Seafield district. POYNTZ * CO. EOR SALE.—One eight-horse power ENGINE, by Clayton and Shut tleworth. POYNTZ & CO. ONEY. The following sums for investment at lowest current rates: £2,000, £BCO, £COO. POYNTZ & CO. YT7 E shall be prepared to receive VV orders for ANGLO-AMERICAN DRILLS, which are so highly appreciated by the farming community in the district, this season up to August 11. POYNTZ & CO. AXTON & BEATTIE’S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS ON SALE, which are giving universal satis faction, vide 'Testimonials : “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton ; Sirs, —The 21ft Flexifile Harrows I had from you please me very much. They are the best Harrows I ever used. In rough ground especially they show them selves to advantage.—H. W. Parsons, Seafield.” “ Messrs Poyntz and Co.: Having harrowed 1,800 acres of land, both rough and smooth, this season with a set of Haxton and Beattie’s Flexible Harrows, I have no hesitation in saying they are the best kind of Harrows I ever used. They clear themselves well in rough land, and I cun confidently recommend them to farmers.— Francis Cass, Seafield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The Haxton and Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows are all that could be desired for our rough ground.— James Ceoskerie, Mayfield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co..Ashbur ton : Sirs, —In reference to Haxton and Beattie’s Patent Flexible Harrows, I think them by far the best harrows I ever used in all sorts of ground, both rough and smooth. »>h! they answer sh well as chain harrows.—OroiiGE Richard, Orari.” POYNTZ & CO.



A local legislator in one of the Southern States of America has introduced a pro posal to make it obligatory to inscribe the name of the physician on the tombstone of deceased persons.



New Advertise WANTED KNCP FOWLS found No. 58, Tinwald, after tl DESTROYED.—C. TO LET.—A Four-roi in Wills street, c Station. Apply to W: Ashburton. fTIHE HOUNDS w 1 SATURDAY Next, John Corbett’s, Digby’s F. siir ~ laauxs 1 •Jiopuij^ eßva[sg pan en’iqpueH feS'li": 'saunoi



Amusements. Ashburton poultry, pigeon, ASD CANARY ASSOCIATION. SECOND ANNUAL Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, OK FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, Jolt 21 and 22, 1882. Prizes are offered in 100 different classes. Vide Schedules. Entries will close (with the Secretary) on TUESDAY, July 18th. The follow ing special prizes are offered : Champion Cup (silver), value L 3 3-s for the largest prize-taker in the It how. This is confined to exhibitors resi dent in the Ashbuiton County. A Silver Cup for the largest prize taker in Canaries. A Silver Cup for the Best Bird in Classes 55 to C2 inclusive—Carriers and Dragoons. A Silver Cup for the Best Pair of Barndoor Fowls. A Silver Cup for the Best Pair of Ant werps. A Silver Cup for the Best Pair of Tumblers. A Silver Cup for the Best Belgian Canary. A Silver Cup for the Beat Green Canary. Prize of 10s 6d for the Best Pair of Fantail Pigeons. Prize of 10s Gd for the Best Barb. Best Game Bird in Show, 10s Gd. Best Pair Ducks, 10s Od. Best Houdan, under 12 month.s, 10s Gd. Best Colored Dorking Hon, 10s GJ. Best Cage (four) Canaries, 10s 6d. Best Pair Golden Pencilled Hamburghs, 10s 6d. Best. Pair Black Breasted Game Ban tams, 10s Gd. Best Spanish Bird, 10s Gd. Best Brahma, Light or Dark, 21s, With the exception of the Champion Cup, the above are open to all. Further particulars on application to S. E. POYNTZ, j!3 Hon. Secretary.



Tenders. M OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS, addressed to the Chairman, will he received up till Noon on THURS DAY, the 13th inst., for the FORMA TION of about (2) Two Miles of the Black Ford Road. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, Methven. W. B. COMPTON, jl 8 Overseer, gOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD, TENDERS will be received up to Noon on THURSDAY, 14th inst., for the following WORKS : Metalling about IG chains Terrace road Township ; 30 yards to the chain Forming 108 chains Cemetery road Forming and Metalling about 18 chains Footpath at Chertsey Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, jl 7 Clerk to the Board. Sporting. COUNTY HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES, To he hold on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, 10 th AUGUST, 1882.



President—Mr E. G. Wright, M. H.R. Judge—Mr H. T. Winter. Clerk of the Course—Mr M. Winter. Clerk of the Scales—Mr J. C. Bell. Starter—Mr W. Simpson. Handicappeis—Messrs M. Stitt, H. T. Winter, and S. Saundets. Stewards —Messrs H. T. Winter, M. Stitt, S. Saunders, W. B. Denshire, E. G. Crisp, W. Simpson, and J. C. Bell. The first race to start at 12 noon. 1. The Hunt Club Cup (ha:.au.Hc' value 15 so vs ; nomination, 1 sov ; aceop-. ance, 1 sov, to go to the second horse. Two mdes. 2. Maiden Steeplechase, for a- piece of plate value 10 sovs ; weight for age ; nomination, 1 sov ; for horses that have never started in an advertised race otherwise than Hack Races. One mile and a half. 3. Fabmebs’ Steeplechase (Handicap), for a piece of plate value 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s Gd ; acceptance, 10s Gd. One mile and a half. 4. Tally-Ho Ccp (Handicap), value 10 sovs; nomination, 10s (id ; accept ance, 10s Gd. Horses to he ridden by members who have never previously ridden in an advertised race. One mile and a half. 5. Consolation Steeplechase (Handi cap), for a piece of plate value 7 sovs; nomination, 10s Gd ; acceptance, 10s Gd. For all beaten horses at the meeting. One mile and a half. 6. A Dbag Hunt round the Steeplechase course, will take place at the conclu sion of the races. Rules. All nominations must be lodged with the Secretary at Quill’s Hotel not later than 9 p.m., on TUESDAY, August 1, 1882. Weights for Hunt Club Cup will bo published on SATURDAY, sth August, 1882 ; and acceptances must be made to Secretary not later than 9 p.m., on TUESDAY, Bih August, 1882. Weights for all other Handicaps will be declared on the day of the races, and acceptances must be made fifteen minutes before starting. All herses to bo firstly, the properly of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club ; secondly, ridden by members of the Club, who have regularly hunted with the A. C. H. C. Hounds ; thirdly, <have been fairly hunted three times with (he A. C. H. C. Hounds during this season. The meeting to be under the manage ment of the Stewards, and their decision on all points affecting the races to be final.



J. T. Ford and Co. rrio stock owners, farmers, 1 AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that ire have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS A COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedeander Bros. to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm j and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, Ac., 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 caro 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



To Let and for Sale. 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 La mm is 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. PA WIT, 535 e East street. Ashburton. TAOR SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con taining 284-J 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 OH S A. L E. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 4100 JAMESON & ROBERTS



SEED WHEATS, true to name Hunter’s White Pearl (Essex) Purple Tuscan and White Tuscan, first class Small Lot of Iluniers’s and Fsscx, damaged OATS. Canadian SEED and FEED Crushed OATS, 3s 4d per bushel JOSEPH CLAPK, Ashburton and Tinwald. 610 e



FOP. 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.



Public Notices. ALL DOGS found on my premises after this date will be DESTROYED. J. Gorton, Butcher. jlll Ashburton poultry, pigeon, & CANARY ASSOCIATION. Intending EXHIBITORS are specially requested to make their ENTRIES with the Secretary as soon as possible, to en able the catalogue to bo compiled. Ex hibition Piiis for Poultry will be provi ded bv the Society ; Exhibitors will be required t.j find' '*Tvir own Cages for Pigeons and Canaries. STEPHEN H. POYNTZ, jl 7 Secretary. LEAHY bas Removed to the late residence of IVTr A. Orr, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a.m., and 7 to 8 p. in. 37G0 W. STROWD PARTHIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’ Patients until he is able to resume his practice, and may be CONSULTED at Dr Ross’s residence at the usual hours. 717 e I HEREBY give notice that the follow ing persons have been Nominated to fill the VACANCY in the Mount Hutt Road Board : William Langmuir Op.r James Dent A POLL will be taken at the following places : Barrhill Schoolhouso Road Board Office, Methven Commencing at 9 a.m., and closing at G p.m., on the 20th inst , THURSDAY. W, B. COMPTON, Returning Officer. Methven, July 7th, 18£2. jl 8 Money. TO LEND, on Freehold JAIL Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR 0. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 780 e East street, Uhbuiton.



J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, jl 11 lion. Sec. ft i ppm..i ii.hi iiiiu ...umrjgagfle Public Companies. TORTH BRIi'JSH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Establish ki> 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Arhuuktcn Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., Fast street. 7740 iib inn' ‘isasm Licensing act, issi, on sale at Office of this Paper.



Barrister;?, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 405 a George Swann, JJARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 701 c



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, Co. A UCTIONEFRS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Ratos and on most favorable terms. WOO L, G R A I N, SEE D, A N D GEN ER AL ME RC PI ANTS. We have now on hand FOR SA ,E Woolsacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire ( 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc 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. 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 Omnsxcuur.cn, and to make



Publications. AGRICULTURE AND STOCK.—Acts affecting Agriculture and Slock, 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. 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. || papw—b—wi^ Business Notices, BUSINESS. W. Bartlett Begs to notify that be has Commenced Business in the GREENGROCERY LINE, and trusts to receive a fair share of Public support. Fresh Vegetables daily. New Milk, at the shop, 3d per quart. Note the address— \V. BARTLETT, 7570 Tancred street (next Mrs Hodge’s). Mrs Hooper, Dress m a k e r, CaMEROM STItEET WkST. All kinds of Plain Sewing. Kilting and Stitching. Ladies’ Riding Habits and Boys’ Suits. Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. jl 6



Sealy Bros., gEEDSJMEN AND NURSERYMEN > Fast street, Ashburton, 11 A V E O N SAL E A; Lowest I?ales, Clover ami Craws Set da of all sorts Field Pear, Mangel, Corse .And every other description of Farm Seeds. Also, Garden Seeds in endless variety And an extensive assortment of Gums, Wattles, Pines, and other Tree Seeds. jl 6 Sealy Bros., A SHBURTON NURSERIES, Moore street, Ashburton ; AND River Bank, Tin ward. Established 1875. We beg to intimate to our numerous patrons and the public generally, that we are, as in the past, prepared to supply FRUIT and FOREST TREES, ROSES, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roots, etc., in any quantity. As we Grow FRUIT TREES of all sorts and true to name and clean, by TENS OF THOUSANDS, and FORE-T TREES of all kinds by HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS, Our Prices cannot bo wiped out. Persons about to plant should send for Price List or call at the Nursery, inspect the stock, and get quotations. Price lists and other information may also be obtained at our SEED STORE, East silent. Wo have no connection with any other Nursery in Ashburton. Similarity of title recently assumed by others notwithstand -111S ‘ SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and Nurserymen, jl G Ashburton.



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, JULY 38. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents fr r Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. T. Bullock. T. Bullock, k UCTIONEER, ESTATE A AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



REE TRADE BAKERY Somerset Butchery. Having combined tbe two Businesses together, and by keeping a good LOAF at 6d, andlGozsto the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade andFREETiiADE will Stick toYou. AND R. [LANCASTER. jL 3



F O R s F. 4 O 4TEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting into Chaff. T. BULLOCK. rp o B T • SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. UR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 53G, 537, 538, Tinwaid ; 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. ALL DOCS 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 Gabites, draper. Aln ’ ljto T. BULLOCK. E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Lost. |T ObT—Thirty or Forty MERINO jj J EWES, branded aF, from Charing Cross. Finder will bo rewarded. F. Lk Breton. j'B Shipping. SHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, CALLING AT HONOLULU. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company’s magnificent Steamships will be despatched for San Francisco as follows: Passengers can hook to London, Liver pool, or Paris at Through Rates, thus securing special advantages. For Rates of Passage and Freight, and for full information, apply to WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., 7710 Agents, Christchurch.



Gr LAD TIDINGS!! FOR 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 be Sacri ficed in order to effect a Clearance. For Quotations, etc., see Handbills. 825 e



rp II E ACID CERE. 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 bo had in Bottles, price 3s 6d each, from MAC KA Y BR 0 S.,’ Solo Agents, Manchester street South, Christ church. Pamphlet “ Acetopathy ” posted free to any address. 6880 E N E R A L S~T ORE, Mount Somers. W. H. PUDDICOMPE and CO , j having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous fr ends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. jllO Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, VTost street.



Business Notices. EXHIBITION Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Immense Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurline and City of Perth. A SPLENDIP 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 raodeiate prices A Great Variety of the new River, 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, L ress-Trimmings, Etc. ELAN ETS AND FLANNELS. An Immense Stock of Roslyn Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jue 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’ Bats just to hand, splendid value Men's Shirts in endless variety, from Is Od 10 cases Bools just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A. O. begs to state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH thereby saves Laryo Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



Undersigned wish to intimate that ney are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different mates, 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.) JJOJSUMBNTAL MASON PLANS and DRAWINGS may be seen at Mr J, C. Duncan’s Office, opposite Bank of New Zealand, P, & D. DUNCANj Ashburton. 240 c Thos. King, ASHBURTON. 818 e



OTIOE OF REMOVAL J. J. DOYLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &c., 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 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 kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent: FREDK. PAVITT, 473 e Ashburton. rjT REES. TREES. Ashburton Nursery, ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FRUIT TREES FOREST TREES ORNAMENTAL and FLOWERING SHRUBS APPLE TREES, on blight proof stocks. All guaranteed true to name, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address, Mu.r. Rack I oai>, Back Saundku’ s f.i ill. C 73 0 [a card. J PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d W. H. GUN DRY, INSTATE & STATION AGLET, li LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9. Posts and Pails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Corse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Coiled Oil Paddle lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD, Agent for A U STRALIA N MUTTJA L PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN* SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. P 0 R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 9J, Bullo Block, East Town licit. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY O EY TO LEN On approved Freehold security In various sums, at lowest currep' tatea ■\pply to W. H. G undry, LICENSED LAND BRO BR t (under the Lana Transfer Act, Forms printed—“To Let * a “For Sale ’’—can be dbtaLc i at the 1 ’ Guardian Office



rjpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tanched steeet, 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 bo 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 SCI'ERIOK 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. jgBRLIN 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. 32Gc JOAP. SOAP. SOAP. Now on Sale, at the Works in Moore Street, Ashburton, Soap and Candles, by 3ar or Box, at Wholesale Prices ; also, mre Potash Soft Soap for washing rVoollea Goods, at fid per lb. By its use 10 shrinking or discoloring takes place, as s the case with ordinary soaps. Tallow, Fat, and Grease bought, or aken in exchange tor Soap, etc. Candles, 5d per lb. A good bar of soap for fid. 1 JOHN SMITHSON, Leeston, March 3, 18S2. 939 e H B U R T O N BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, V hole rale 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 suppljing those light BITTER ALES so highly approth loci both at Horne and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date wil. he guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashbukton Beeweey, Cameron street. N.B. —On Sale, a largo quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallon Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d