! -Whush 'htik :I been adopted at Rotorua , limited scale, for administering rativi ; on behalf of the native*ojvners, lead; me to hope it may have a beneficial an< more extended operation in the future My ad vie era are of opinion that a plan fo: ’ ’le&:g agricultural lands, with fixity o " ‘iejrrCj upon’ reasonable terms, ma] ;; with.. advantage be incorporated int< :i the general system of administering thi Crown lands-of the colony ; 'and a mea smq will be submitted to you-with thii ,V .object. Towards the close of last sessior of Parliament, the aspect of affairs at th< West Coast of the North Island appearec •- to my Governmpnt to have become more threatening than had previously been the ease, and my advisers felt themselves compelled to consider whether more active steps than had yet been taken might not ', be required for the repression of law lessness, the protection of Her Majesty’s peaceable subjects, and the termination of the increasing excitement in that district. 'At their request, the House of Represen • - tativas voted a sum of LIO,OOO to meet such a contingency. In the month of October the time arrived when conciliation • ’ having,in .the opinion of my Ministers, failed to effect its object, they considered the adoption of more mea . Bures -to have become necessary, a

proclamation was accordingly issued dur ing my absence *from the colony by the Administrator of the Government, calling on Te Whiti and his adherents to accept, withina specified time, the land offered • to them—a requisition with which Te Whiti failed to show any sign of compli ‘ ance. The dangers and difficulties of the position were judged by my Go vernment only to increase with the continued 1 exercise *of forbearance and it was resolved that the periodical

meetings of natives at Parihaka should be no longer- allowed to be held, that the numerous natives from other localities con gregated there should be compelled to re turn to their own districts, and that Te ‘"Whitiand To*hu should be removed from ,a, position which was deemed by iny' advisers -to constitute a standing „ menace to the-peace of the colony. Te Whiti anxhTohu were therefore arrested, and were-committed for trial on a charge

! . • . i>f sedition.- In order to secure the success ■ of the-operation, the Volunteers were in • -vited to leave their districts and render assistance, and a large addition was made lib the Artned Constabulary. The thanks of the colony were due to the Volunteers ' for the readiness with whith they answered , the call made on them* and for their soldierly conduct while on active service. .• * . -The-discipline and good conduct of the ■ Armed .Constabulary entitled them to the - 1: - highest praise. ,My Government desire it .to be recognised that in the course pur* -sued they - have been and are actuated ’ solely by anxiety to avert consequences disastrous to all classes of her Majesty’s ' ‘■ subjects, rather than by any desire to in flict .punishment. A Bill will be laid before you—having for its bb -4 jeqt,..to - 'yonder the trial of Te Wliiti ‘ and Tohu unnecessary, and at the same ! . P : t|me. to prevent- them from returning for the present to Parihaka or recommencing ■-.-n. uran agitation which baa long caused alarm and apprehension of danger among the settlers oh'the West Coast. lam assured that confidence in . the tranquility of the ■ district,ls established, and that a feeling 'J 'pf security exists among the inhabitants which has been long unknown to them. fljtirrr.WMHW OF THE Hodse of REPRE SENTATIVES, The estimates of Revenue and Expen diture for - '.the current financial year will shortly be placed before you. Honorable, Legislative (Councillors and Gentlemen of the House of ' RePRESENTATIVE3, r ’ -Returns will be laid before you which “ ’■shdwthat the revenue has considerably -exceeded" the amount estimated; the -’railway returns especially show a r; y ‘ gratifying increase. The surplus of re -1 - eeipts over expenditure during the past 1J yeat amounts approximately to four per . cent.dpon the coat of construction. A ■ new impetus' appears to have been given 4 ! to every' branch of industry. The yield /.of gold for the year which has just closed, • ■ • as compared with that of several previous years, shows a marked development of this important industry, and encourages • the belief that further expenditure in 1 ' Opening up the goldfields will be pro ’ ductive of the best results to the colony at ..-large. - .These facts appear to amply f justify your making provision for the ex tension, and ultimate completion of the main trunk line of railway, as well as for other important works in connection with them, to which Parliament has already „ given its.sanction! Proposals with these objects will be made to you, which the' increase of revenue and the re t . .. rival of . prosperity' appear fully to justify.. The Commissioners appointed to I ~ . enquire into the constitution, practice, , ■ and procedure of the-Courts of Judicature within fho.cplonyy with a view of prepar* ing such '-measures of reform as would : render-Ahe administration of justice more ,:-apeedy and ’efficacious, and at the -same ,s-time-Jess; costly than at present, have - completed their labor, and Bills will be -.lt V- -.Jlreßented 4 to yon for giving; effect ,) ..!' C -to-“the recommendationr of the Com .’i'Lt; roissioners, to amend' the Courts and 1 Road - Board-Acts; to regulate the making ..•A*-"aid levying of rates to effect important changes in the working of the Govern 3'i in hut Life-Insurance Department, to im- Se the -law affecting lunatics, to le" affirmation and declaration to be, :■' talceh in lieu of oaths, to abolish the re >. t r straint» on'‘the alienation of land, to law relating to the property of td j 1 ; -niarried * 1 women, to consolidate and ; smend 'the law relating to legal practi* - s ti6ner«,-afad for the better management f . >oi-‘ Native reserves.' Each of these sub rjeciS'Will require your very careful con i • ; under the guidance of pro *l frost: that your deliberations ju A. will Result iti-just” conclusions, beneficial this colony. •x ---*l. ‘-f -- k ,nv;i ■ v’.n

THE ASHBBBTON GiAiRDIAN’ FRIDAY, 19, .1882;



'V 5 ' HpuxwvayTs Ointment and Pills.— ' f .'yjjjpuglL i^,is impossible, in .this climate of ■* cfefigifig temperature, to prevent ill-health ' its form and frequency may be i much, hmigated 'by 'the early adoption of V rethedisjfjWeksiites. . When hoarseness, cough, .L-f. {ffiiifabnidihidg.'and the attending slight fever 4 indicate irritation of the throat and chest, e? .Holloway's Ointment should be rubbed upon .7,, ijtbes&parts without delay,' an 1 his Pills taken 7- ■ ini appropriate dosed, to promote its curative v " «mion. -j No catarrhs o r sore throats con resist t ’ tfeeri| rejnMes, Printed directions envelope '■ > t "every package of Holloways medicaments ’which are, suited to all ages and conditions '* :Wid t'6 every ordinary disease to which humanity t-> ktg liable!—Advt| ♦ V 3 i> / New Advertisements. A . V? ...rA4ppsy-. at , f. 1 1 -■ Aahburtoh. KixWt PLOUGHMAN, once, to M:iil Office, 626 e fckVw M/t t - - _ , > - .'.ItS-TANTJEU Known—Fo/md, a large Hi*' m ■ ■ ; black DOG, ■ Owner can have i Baeae:on«pplicatioa. Apply, for address, Office of this Paper. 527 e : ' l "'■; ! ■ ‘: ' , .:' rtUKWALD races and athletic V •V.'.cM' ' ; SPORTS. 1 ■ FINAL MEETING, SATURDAY ’.-V"' \-y EVENING, At 8 p.tn., at Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald. . ;Business: and arrange for t it future meeting. . IM .. 2Hb (; -i i Hon, Sect ■HUH



New Advertisements. SHBURTON BORO 0G £ O UN CIL. WANTED TENDERS for the SO PLY of One .Thousand (1,000) yar SHINGLE, for metalling roads and foe paths. Specifications may be seen at tl Council’s Office, where tenders accor panied by a guarantee deposit of £5 are be delivered by Noon on FRIDAY, tl 26th inst. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council’s Office, 19th May, 1882. 52! 8 T, STEPHENS CHURCI A Special Service will be held at S Stephen’s Church TO-NIGHT, at 7-30, ! be followed by a Meeting in reference i he late mission of Mrs Hampson. 626 Y E OLDE ENGLISHE FAYRT YE FAYRE OF YE OLDEN TYME. YE FAYRE OF MERBIE ENGLANI QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY, MAY 24tb DRILL SHED. 522 STOLEN, from Trevorton—Two Fa HEIFERS; one a dark and thicl low-set, the other red and white or straw berry, with one horn recently broke. Tei shillings each will be given to anyom giving information that will lead to re covery of the same. The red one sup posed to have gone to Westerfield, the other to Waterton. 523 e JAMES TASKER. jsr E w BUSINESS, The undersigned wishes to intimate thal he has opened a GREENGROCERY and CONFECTIONERY Business in , Wilh street, opposite the Fire Brigade station, where, on account/)! being a large growei ' vegetables himself, he will be prepared sell-the best of everything in the trade, cheapest rates for cash. Families waited on for orders. Fruit, Confec tionery, etc., in great variety. Supply Cabbage Plants always kept at the shop. EDWARD LING, y 240 Proprietor. Meetings. w AKANUI ELECTION. MR SAUNDERS’ COMMITTEE are requested to meet at the Central’Com mittee Rooms, TO-NIGHT, May 19th, it 8 p.m. S. E. POYNTZ, 519 a Secretary. w ESLEYAN CHURCH. A MEETING of those interested in the brmation.of a CHRISITAN TEMPER NOE SOCIETY in connection with the shburton Wesleyan Church will be held HIS (Friday) EVENING, in the ameron street Church, at 7.30. The Wesleyan Choir will please meet at 7 inm. 521 e M OUNT SOMERS ROAD DIS TRICT. A PUBLIC MEETING of Ratepayers ill be held at the Road Board Office, fount Somers, on THURSDAY, May 5, at 3 p.m., to consider the Objections rat may be lodged against CLOSING the nused’ Road near Mr Boyle’s farm, aletta, under section 4, Public Works ct, 1880. By order. ; J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, June., Surveyor to the ■ 78e Mount Somers Road Board. Amusements. pOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. TWO NIGHTS ONLY. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 19th and 20th. EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION. POWER’S ißsthetic Party, eluding the charming Artiste and Song jess, MDLLE. LOLO DE GLORIAN ate of the Lydia Howarde Opera Bonffo unpany), in*their novel and mirth pro king Entertainments and Lightning langes. - First Programme : ‘BUSTLE AND BOUNCE,” Incidental Songs, Duets, etc. To be followed by , Y AND DECEMBER,” “Ah Oid Man’s Dablikg." The whole to conclude with . ‘ THE FASCINATING O’FOGARTY.” Second Programme : “ DOLLY’S DECEPTION,” “HANDY ANDY,” : ith Irish Songs, Duets, Double Jig, etc. Admission—ls, 2s, and 3s. Side on ince to Dress Circle only. Tickets tf had at the Box and Plan Office, Mi ivison’s, Town Hall. 498« Lost. ‘ OST, from Methven on or about tin _J 4th -of May, a strong Chestnu ACK, about eight years old, white stai i foreheads Any person delivering sami , the Methven Hotel, or giving infor ation that will lead to its recovery wil i Rewarded. ROBERT PATTON. Methven,lsth May, 1882. , 50L - OST or STRAYED, Two HEIFERf _J (one spotted and one strawberry) ro years old, from Ashburton Count; ileyards, on or about 26th April lasi Reward of £1 will bo given to any bod ving information that will lead to thei icovery. Apply to A. Ede, Alfor oreat. . . 454 Public Notices. |~yR LEAHY lias Removed to the la! esidence of Mr A. Orr, Tancred stree JONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a.m and 7 to 8 p.m. 37i I O. G. The Dawn of Peace and other Lodg in Ashburton of the above Order, cc dially invite all or any of those who, Mrs Bampson’s soliciiat oa, signed t Total Abstinence Pledge to become moi bers of any of these Lodges, and thus ai their influence and assistance to the cat of Temperance. Proposals for members! will be willingly received by Messrs S. Poyntz for “ The Dawn of Peace Hardley for “ The Safe Retreatand: Oobk for “The Star of the EasL” , Friends, show your earnestness by p» tlcal work. 6(



Public Notices. 1 IKF ° TIC I TO PASSENGERS. s The Coach to Cracroft will be DIS - CONTINUED until further notice, 01 e account of bad roads, and the Mail wll - be carried on a pack-horse. a A. JACKSON, 3 277 e Proprietor. P OISONED.—On the night of thel4tl May, one Black Newfoundlam 3 DOG. Any person who will give intor niation to lead to the conviction of thi . poisoner, will receive £SO reward, by ap plying to J. Wallace, of the Chertsej Hotel. 513< PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given thai the Road Board of the Longhead District propose under and i pursuant tc 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 porches, or thereabouts, be the same more or less, being part of the sections numbered 6305, . 7206, 6331, 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* that parcel of land containing 4 acres-3 roods 27 perches, or thereabouts, being part of the sections numbered 6773 and 6777 to 6732, as shown on the plan No. 835 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 TOO links, and to exchange the whole of the laud 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 nallies of the occupiers and owners of such lands, and that the said plans are on view at the Office of the - Longheadi; Road Board, on the Longbeach road. Dated this 4th day of May, 1882. W, CUTHBERT, 406 e Clerk. T RESPASS NOTICE. Any person found TRESPASSING on the Lagrohor Estate, or damaging the fences, will be PROSECUTED. DONALD M‘LEAN, - 318 e Lagmhor, To Let and for Sale. gSSEX SEED WHEAT. ON SALE - A small -quantity, very lean. Early application necessary. H. M OFF ATT, 44e .Wakanui Mill. FOR SALE, Cheap.—a FARM, con taining 284| Acres, well watered, Heated at Wakanui. 100 acres in fallow, 0 acres in English grass, balance in fcubble. Apply to Thomas Dalton, Vakanui, or Office of this Paper. 4180 F o R 410 e OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Cuirent Rates. JAMESON & ROBERTS GENERAL STORE, MOUNT SOMERS.



WANTED to SELL or LEASE, the above Store, to which is attached a seven roomed House and Store-room, quite now and fitted up with Tanks, Leamington Range, Copper, and every convenience, together with a four-stall Stable and Poacli-house, quartet acre section, __n.ll fenced and cultivated. The Stock, which is a carefully-selected one, Fittings, and Plant to be taken at valuation, or other wise to suit purchaser or lessee. The business is in splendid working order, and doing an average of per month, situated' in a new and rising district, the coal and stone is just being ■opened out, in which a large trade is sure to be done. The railway just completed id within 3£ "miles of the store, and there is every prospect of -its being completed to the bridge, J mile from the store, in a very short time. This, is a splendid opening for a small capitalist. The reason the present proprietor is; dis posing of his business is ill-health, 'being ordered a warmer climate. . k Further particulars by applying either by letter or person to W. H. PUDDICOMBE, Present Proprietor Mount Somers Store; Or . - • ■ WILLIAM SMITH,. 494 e. _ Commission Agent, Ashburton. T A N D! . TOR SALE, CHEAP —A splendid SECTION of LAND, at the Cornel- of St Asuph and Durham streets. For par ticulars apply to W. PENG ELLY, Christchurch; Or 4720 L. H. WILKINS, Ashburton. .



o L E T. The FARM belonging to Messrs Cowan and Tonies (lately in the occupa tion of Mr Francis Gass), Wnkahui, comprising the following ; ' Rural Section 28403 705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 n lrl3p Rural Section 28406—387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407 —234 a 3r lOp All the above can be hart as one c6m | pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. Apply, 8980 MATSON, COX & CO. TO I'ET, to a good tenant, at a 1/W Rental, a FARM of 900 Acres. Land is all fenced, is partly laid down in grass, and is well watered. Apply for particulars Office of this Paper" : 23e OVERNMENT - PUBLICATIONS. X District Court lades, Land Transfer Bamly-Book and Acts,'Joint Stock Com panies Acts, &0., oh Sale at Office of this Paper



J. T. Ford afid Cb- TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE , COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We -beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AX ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlander 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, pur name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., ' Merchants, May 23, 1881. 880 a Matson, Cox, and 00. Matson, Cox,.<& Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. ' W-0 OL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



We have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolsacks Cornsacka 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 sjjjp- same to tlie Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming WqoL Salks in Chkistchuuch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Wixkn in Oru Stokks. 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. Tenders. rfTENDERS are invited for BUILDING I a'CHURCH, at Wakanui (near the School.) Plans may be seen by applying to the undersigned. Tenders to bo sent in not later than 2p. ni. on MON DAY, 22pd inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 511 e R- BIRD.



ENDERS FOR FENCING. Wanted, TENDERS fpr at least 200 chains Plough Sod FENCE, stakes and four wires. Specifications to bo seen at the office of the undersigned. Tenders close SATURDAY, 27th inst., at noon. 504 e MATSON, COX & CO. f O BUILDERS. ENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of SHOPS, OFFICES &o. (brick and stone), in Burnett street, for Mr T. Bullock. Plans and specifications may be seen at Messrs C. E. Fooks and Son’s Office, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 12 noon on THURSDAY, May 25th, accompanied by a guarantee deposit of L 5. 4iSse T. BULLOCK. rn O BUILD E R s. f TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of Premises for the Ashburton utj;er and Cheese Factory Company. lans and specifications may bo seen at the. Company's Office, East street, Ash burton, where Tenders are to be lodged not later than TUESDAY, at noon, May 30th. The lowest or any tender not ho -520e St Asaph street, Christchurch. cossarily accepted. JAMES GLANVILLB, Building Surveyor, ‘



T. . Bollock. T. Bullock, AU CTION EE R, ES T A ; T E ■ iND- ..... ■' . ' GENERA!/ COMMISSION AGENT, EA S T STRE ET, ABTfc Atf THE B A Z A A R, BURNETT STREET, Ashbuhton. ■JP 0 R 9 A 1* E , Lot 37, half-acre,’ Hampstead, part of R.S. 7767 T. BULLOCK. JP O R SALE. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of 6 Rooms, sit hated about one mile from the Town Belt North. T. BULLOCK. TIOR SALE, CHEAP. A LARGE CHAFF-CUTTER, By Reid and Gray. Suitable for horse or steam power. .- T. BULLOCK. T 0 E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T 0 E T SHOP 'and DWELLING-HOUSE in Moore street, at a very low rental—via., 10s per week. ■ " T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 619, 536, 587, 538,. Tinwaldeach 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. n ; T. BULLOCK. jp OR SALE SPRING CART, new; also, GIG, second hand. JpOR 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 . * . T. BULLOCK. O N E Y. Several Sums ready for investment on . approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply fo T. BULLOCK.



Public Companies. BRITISH AND MEROAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,000,000 Fire Fund ... ... 1,201,243 Life Fund... ... ... 3,380,107 Premiums for 1880 ... 951,173 . Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND-CO., East street. 774 c Business Notices. Jameson & Roberts, Ashburton, CASH PURCHASERS * OF RYE, GRASS, WHEAT, OATS 1 EARLEY Farmers’ Lots of Rye Grass CLEANED as usual at low rates. Storage for all kinds of Grain, and Liberal Advances made on same, if re quired. Agents for the New Zealand Insurance Company. Standing - Chops Insured until threshed and carted out of paddocks, Cornsacks and Twine supplied at cur rent prices. .



MRS HODGE, Dressmaker and ■ Milliner, begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that she has opened a branch of business much needed in Ashburton, and trusts that: civility, combined-with cheap ness, will ensure a liberal support. Having purchased the Stock for CASH, it will'enable her, with a slight patronage, to Soil at a Profit that defies competi-. tion, namely : Corsets, Baby Linen, Underclothing, Pinafores, and a large I variety of other lines-too numerous particularise- Dressmaking’and Kilting in the latest and most approved stylos.' Note the Address. MR S HOD GB, Tancreo Street, Next Weeks* Music Depot. 615 e IVT O T l c E 0 p REMOVAL. . Wo desire to draw tho attention of our customers and the public.generally to the fact that we have REMOVED TO 008 . • NEW OFFICES - ON THE RAILWAY RESERVE, Between Burnett and Tancred streets, Lately in the occupation of Messrs’ W. Montgomery arid Co., Limited. TUCKER, RES TELL & CO. 400 e



H AFF. CHAFF. CHAFF. Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwald, B'eg to inform .tiie public that-they have purchased a large quantity of clean and well-saved OATEN STRAW, which hav ing been threshed and cut into'Chaff by their own machines, they can safely gua rantee it good and free from wire, and offer the same, with Oats, crushed or un crushed, Bran, Sharps, etc , at the lowest pos sible prices. J. and B. also beg to notify that they CRUSH GRAIN, in large or small quan tities, at their Store, and keep a Portable Steam -Chaff-cutter to cut Chaff' for far mer# on the premises. ' h I UII VIIO VUIA^VWI All charges extremely moderate. 496 e



' Business Notices. OC A L E H B I O N Has much pleasure in:. announcing .to; his Customers th& aasrival of an Immense Stock of Hew Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurlme and City-of Fertile.' A SPLENDID ASSPRTMENT OF GERMAN JACKETS, Nice fitting goods. Several cases of'New Millinery, Plush, Seal and Velvet Hats and Bonnets, in Gre * Variety Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades* at very moderate prices A Great Variety of the new Fiver, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Engl (see Queen’s Jonrnaf) . A' Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades Hosiery and Gloves, in endless vaiietjf . . 'Umbrellas, Stays, Ties, Collars, Dress-Tritomings, 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. Boy/ Suits from 12s 6d. Suits, made to orde * correct fit guaranteed 40 doxen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men’s Shirts in endless variety, from Is 6d . ' ' 10 cases Bools just to hand, greatly reduced in prices AO. heps to stale-that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH . .thereby saves Large Discounts, of which the pubfic will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



T HE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Ale 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. LEOED .BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS.) NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, * ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. 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 tal<cn 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 BROSi,-/ ALFORD RREWERY. . 858 d rjIHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of those sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to’colonial manu factures, . ■ * A. Graigliead & Go., MERCHANT TAILORS, . TaNCKED STREET, Have determined .to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only, to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to oiler to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the ■ CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured 1 to their special older 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.



A S all with brains, and even those with none to apeak of, hav%by this time solved my enigma, it must give place to the present advertisement. —I take th 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 f to be tired me or my goods; and certainly i£ 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 FRESH 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. H. M. Carson’ Fruit and Italian Warehouse, nex Bank of New Zealand, East street. : Sole Agent for Nelson', Moate, <fc Co.’s Puke Blended in packets an boxes. 1 8c A LFORDF OR E S T The undersigned have always on hand for sale POSTS, KAILS, STAKES, STRAINERS •i AND, FIREWOOD, , ; In any quantity. BUILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES v, ■ .As per order. All outside the Bush. GOOD SECURE PADDOCK FOR HORSES. Cooper Brothers. N. B. —Delivered in any part of County, as per order. ■ . •' -pREE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesse together, and by keeping a good LOA at Cd, and ICozs to the ;lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Trade will Stick to You. B. LANCASTER. 34 Oeo. Booth & Sons, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT I IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. AsAPrf streets, Christchurch. i 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 Beat of Everything, All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. . Write us for Circulars and Prices befor* purchasing. ' ' Agent: • FREDK. PAVITT, ,4?3e . r Ashburton.



. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD. AND* CO: ' - npiHE Undersigned wish to intimate that • hey are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different xnahes, 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, ' ’ AshburjLon,,; (Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) v ..... 240 c BREWERY. Messrs "Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS,



w^h:gundry, Estate & station ageist, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND . GENERAL MERCHANT* EAST STREET, ASHBURTON ‘ ■ HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9,1 Posts and Rails, Stakes ; Turnip, Clover, and : Gorse Seeds , . : Station and Farm: Stores Boiled and,Raw Oil Raddle . Lampblack, &c,, &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. ' Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. ■ STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN; SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY ' INVEST ' MENT SOCIETY. . p O R B ALE Quarter-aero Section, No. 91, Bullock’ Blocks East TowA Belt/, Cheap; Term • easy ■ r ' ' 1 ■ : W. H. GUNDRY — -! : i 0N E f TO .. : L.EN ’ On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren' rates. Apply to ; W. H. Gundryj LIOEN&JED .LAND BKG tIR (under the Land Transfer Act



Have much pleasure in informing the 1 public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the abiove Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, Whole sale and Bet ail, a first-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. j They have also made special ariange-1 merits' for supply ing those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Horne and abroad. All Ales and Voider from this date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashbukxon Biiswjeuy, i Cameron street. jf.-B.— On Sale, a huge quantity of good MALT VINEGAR,- price 2s per ‘gallor. ‘ ; ’i Fresh Yeast ar 1 Giains on Sale daily. 227 d



■ ■■■■■- : ■'"■ j - - 1 Notices 7» '"j.ty i;*! ? I : r- 7 ' -•.- ’' & -\i Poyntz & Co., Land, estate, and* general - AGENTS, , t FOR SALE, —A newly-erected four roomed house, on land, in McLean’s paddock ; fenced Price, £IOO. POYNTZ & CO. FOR —A house* ‘with J-acre of land, near Mr Bean’s residence, on N.W. Belt. POYNTZ; & CO. TJiOR SALE. —A block, of five houses. J-5 on N.E. Town Belt, now let to good tenants at fair'rentals.’ - - . , . POYNTZ & CO, TJIOR SALE —T.S: mi, Burnett street _|j West, Ashburton, with a good four roomed house: well-fenced. ' ' V ■ POYNTZ * CO.



F ,5b ■ SALE.—-A. four-roomed house, on i-acre of land, at back of N.E. Belt. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—T.S. 717, Cameron street, adjoining the properties of Meggnt Milsom.and Alcorn. Price, £66. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S A L R.~ T.S. 858, 879, Grey street; : „ 118, 119, Moore street; „ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox street West. --■ • ■ ‘ ■ 1 ~ 822, 828, 818, 689, .675, 318, 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO. TjlOR SALE.—Several' blocks of goed Jn land, on the N.W- Town Belt, from 5 to 10 acres each. . POYNTZ V* CO. EOR SALE.—2f acres in Walsh’s pad dock, broken up and seennelytfenced. CO. FOR SALE.—A farm .of , 143 - acres, . being R.S. 21013 and 21245; about two miles from Tin Wald, well-fenced, and sub-divided into five p'.ddoeka, laid down to permanent pasture; a good four roomed house, stables, apd necessary out buildings. ' ' i ■ , POYIJJZ. sLco. FOE SALE. —A farm of about 330 acres, all sub-divided and highly improved* in the Walerlon district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.^—Afarm of 250 acres, about miles from Hinds Railway Sta tion, bfing R.S. ; 28192, with dwelling-house and stables: " i; : ‘ POYNTZ *&‘CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. ‘27429, .containing 118Jf acres pf uuimprqvedda'rid in the Ashburton district. . < ; -n'-yj/ibar : - Iy ;CO. TjlOR SALE. —R. S; 34036, Jj 34039, containing 480 acres. of 'unim proved land at the Rakaia Notth,- TIOR SALE.— R.S. 27192; 27194; con ij tabling 532 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six.milea from Ashbur ton. . *. , r . - '.,J POYNTZ & 00. FOR SALE.—An Unimproved farm cf 862 acres, R.S, well fenced and broken up4oo Acres i n English grass; afive-fbpmedhouse','eight stall stable, and outbuildings ;.aconcrete tank capable of holding 16,000 galloius. PQYNTZ & CO. rO LET on lease,, with purchasing clause, a farm of 127 acres,,,on the Vakanui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng ish grass. POYNTZ & CO. T O LET FOR* CROPPING*-- 200 acres of land in the •SedlielddiStrict. poynt^&zCo. LET—Several*t'w6 and JL houses iii various partsAf *t!ie : ’’town arid suburbs. . ' ’" V POYNTZ *^o. M ONE Y.—-Several Eua\S/ for .invest? ment at current rates of interest. POYNTZ & CO. Agents for the Sale; of Andrew* and Beaven’s .Celebrated .-Cjhaff evtter and Horse Gears. ‘ .V'. - ; -t» —M POYNTZ * CO. EAST STR E-.E'Tfc AsiJßUß'ioisri - ‘