proved that he will not vote to carry us - back to all the wretched dark days of edu cation by the priesthood. The more liberal a man may be, the more he has done to give fair play to every lay Catho lic, and to remove everything that could . bo objectionable to them from our public schools, the more he is hated and branded -by the Catholic priests. But this is not the worst of it. If they would let us know what they were about, and fight

above ground the Protestants would meet them in their own way, and good, liberal, trustworthy, experienced members would not be put out of the House by their block vote. But their aim, even in this election, is to keep the Protestants asleep, and make them believe that they are not going to vote as one man against the Protestant candidate, because he is a Protestant. But I will venture my existence that whatever pro mises he may they will be cheap efaotigh—the Protestant candidate will hot gfet ohe single, Catholic vote. The only places wherje this concealed but well drilled block-vote has been frustrated have been those places where the Catholics thought themselves strong enough to throw off the mask and avow their inten tion, as in Auckland and Nelson. Bishop Redwood’s orders are plain enough, and they will be obeyed by every Catholic in the Wakanui district, although some of bis subs are trying to make us believe that they are not giving orders to support the Catholic candidate even whilst allowing him to put a few shillings into the “ heretics’ ” plate at the Wesleyan chapel, to allay the suspicions of that body. Mr Saunders and Mr Ivess may say what they 'like, about the hateful character of reli gious fights, but whatever they may say, it will be a religions fight on one side; and in any case the Protestants ought long ago to have put down this, mischiev ous Catholic block vote by meeting it with a block vote of their own. —I am, etc. 6. M. Robinson.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1882.



Holloway’s Pills. —Nervous Debility,— No part of the human machine requires more watching than the nervous system—upon it hangs health and life itself. These pills are the best regulators and strengtheners of the nerves, and the safest general purifiers. Nau sea, headache, giddiness, numbness, and men tal apathy yield to them. They dispatch in a summary manner those distressing dyspeptic symptoms, stomachic pains, fulness at the pit of the stomach, abdominal distension, and over come both capricious appetites and confined bowels—the commonly accompanying signs of defective or deranged nervous power. Hollo way’s Pills are particularly recommended to persons of studious and sedentary habits, who gradually sink into a nervous and debilitated state, unless some such restorative be occa sionally taken.—[Advt.]



New Advertisements. W ANTED—Everybody to Patronise T. Taylor’s Shop TO-NIGHT. Notice—Genuine Pork Pies. 696 e WANTED— Copies of the EXHIBI TION CATALOGUE ; cost price fiven. Apply for address at Office of this *aper. LOST— A Small KEY on a Ring. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at the Ashburton Hotel 595 e FOR SALE—A new Singer’s SEWING MACHINE, and a pair of CAN ARIES. Apply Mrs Shoo, care of Mr J. M. Cambridge, East street. 586 e LIBRARY HALL. A CONCERT AND DANCE Will be held in the above Hall, .. ON THURSDAY, the 30TH inst. / Admission to Concert, one shilling; ditto to Concert and Dance for gentle men, one shilling and sixpence. P. O’SHANNASY, 584 e . Hon. Sec. WESLEYAN CHURCH, WAXANUL A MEETING of those interested in providing a Wesleyan place of Worship at Wakanui will be held in the Schoolroom, Wakaiiui, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, 31st May, at 7.30., when the Rev. C. H. Standage and the Circuit Stewards will be in attendance. 583 e



T 1 N W A L D. FOR SALE Sections in good positions, well situated for • ' Hotel ; also, one acre near Bridge approach. 1 FORD, TIPPING, A CO., 862 e Christchurch.



SATURDAY, JUNE 3 ed. Met. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Donald Stewart to sell by Public Auction, at hia Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD, One of his Freehold Sections, NO. 518, Hakland street, Tinwald, On which is erected a comfortable four roomed Cottage, with all necessary conveniences. The adjoining section, viz., 519. car be bought with this property if desired, or any of the following sections, viz.. Nos. 636, 637, 538, 517, 518, 519. ; Terms Liberal, at Sale. : Sale at 1 o’clock. 587 e



SATURDAY, 3RD JUNE. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr W. H. Felton to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, 3rd JUNE, LOTS 38, 39, 42, 43, AND 44, Containing about Half-an-acre each, ; and situated on the Alford Forest road, near the proposed Woollen Factory site



Property in ibis locality is daily increas ing in value, and persons desirous of in vesting small sums of money will do well to attend this sale. Terms at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 6920 Auctioneer. VALUABLE Town Section, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK lias received in structions fmm Mr Sealy to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, ; ON SATURDAY, 3RD JUNE, That Valuable T.S. 1132, having a frontage of 66 feet on CAMERON STREET.



SATURDAY, 3 rd JUNE. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND PERSONS WISHING TO INVEST IN FREEHOLD PRO PERTY. VALUABLE Town Property FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from T. Acland, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, JUNE 3, That Valuable T. S. 526 PETER STREET, On which is erected a commodious Store, with offices. This section is centrally situated, and daily in creasing in value. Terms liberal, at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. 589 e T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 3 rd JUNE. TO GRAZIERS, CAPITALISTS, FAR MERS, AND OTHERS. AYaluable Property FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, £ NEAR TINWALD. ME. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr William Hamp ton to Sell by Public Auction, at his rooms, East street, ON SATURDAY, 3RD JUNE, HIS Valuable Farm, OP ABOUT 56 AORES 66 BEING RURAL SECTIONS 21,003 and 21,305, And situated only about One Mile from Tinwald. This property is fenced with live fences, and sub-divided into four paddocks, most of which are laid down in English grass. There is a comfortable house on the farm. It is well watered, in fact you can irrigate the whole of it. This is a very suitable property for a Dairyman or persons sending stock to the Tinwald Saleyards for sale. The reason the proprietor is selling is that he requires a larger farm.



Terras liberal, at Sale. Sale at 1 o'clock. > T BULLOCK, 500 e Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Sale op Very Valuable TDIEDING SITES, IN THE SUBURBAN DISTRICT OF ALLENTON. For Sale by Public Auction. MR T. BULLQCK has received in structions from Mr James Shears, of Timaru, to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on an early date, to be named in a future advertisement, The Frontage of Lots 139 and 140, on Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, con taining about 4 ACRES These Building Sites front on the Belt and middle roads. The land is first-class, and better sites for private residences could not be obtained in this district, and further, land in this locality has increased more in value within the last few years than in any other part of the neighbor hood.



T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. Meetings. FACTORY. A GENERAL MEETING ot SHARE HOLDERS is called for MONDAY, May J9th, at the Town Hall, Ashburton, at i p.m. Business : To receive report of Provisional Directors, elect Permanent Directors, and transact cuch other Business as may be brought forward. S. E. POYNTZ, sboe becretaiy.



This section is a very suitable site for , • private residence. terms of payment will be accepted. ].< ' , %Ie at. % p’clock. gjjHßgf g l ii r M •' ■?. Am ti. l '



Public Companies. N OKTH BRITISH AND MERCIAN TILEINSURANCE COMPANY. Established ISOS). Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 1)51,173 AsubChton At/ENCY: r - I N'T Z AN D C 0., EAa’t Street. 774 a



New Advertisements. SATURDAY, 3 rd JUNK. MR T. BULLOCK will offer for Suit by Public Auction, at his Rooms East street, ON SATURDAY, 3RD JUNE, T.S. No. 366, TIN WALD. Terms liberal, at Sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 591 e Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JUNE 3 rd. TO DEALERS, CAPITALISTS, GRA ZIERS, AND OTHERS.



MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Mortgagee to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, JUNE 3rd, E.S. No. 25535, Containing 40 ACRES Add adjoining the Racecourse; lately occupied by George Pyke. The land is fenced and laid down in English grass, and there is a Dwelling-house erected on the pro- I petty. This Farm being so near the County Saleyards, and adjoin ing the Racecourse, must of neces sity increase in value. Will be sold on very L'beral Terms of Payment. Sale at 1 o’clock. 588 e T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Amusements. A SHBURTON SINKING CLUB. JrX. The Members of the above Club will give a Fancy Dress Kink, In aid of the LIBRARY FUND, ON THURSDAY, Bth JUNE, 1882, AT THE TOWN HALL. Non-membersof the Club will be allowed to Rink, but no Einker admitted unless in Fancy Dress. All E-inkers requested to wear gloves. A number of Round and Square Dances will be performed on Skates, between which there will be Vocal and Instru mental interludes. Tickets can be obtained from the Library Committee and the Secretary. Admission Members, Is ; Visitors, 2s Gd. Doors open at 7 p.m. ; Polonaise at 8 p.m. sharp. HENRY ZANDER, 556 e Hon. Sec. Tenders. ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are hereby invited for STRAIGHTENING and WIDENING of the HINDS RIVER-BED between Boun dary and Surveyor’s roads, and for WIDENING SIDE DITCH on part of / Dobson’s road.



Drawings and specifications for these Works may be seen at the Office of the Board, where written Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till three o’clock p.m. on FRIDAY, the 2nd of June next. If intending Tenderer’s call at the above Office on Wednesday, the 31st instant, at 10 o’clock a. m., the Surveyor will show them over the ground on the Hinds River Works. W. CUTHBERT, District Surveyor, Longbeach Road, 25th May, 1882. 575 e rinENDERS are invited for BREA KING JL UP 100 Acres of Land, near Bank side Railway Station. Tenders to be for warded, on or before the 29th inst., to , HENRY SHKPHERD, 564 e South Rakaia. RENDERS FOR PLOUGHING. Wanted TENDERS for PLOUGHING about 120 Acres Turnip LAND, part of Longbeach Estate, recently sold. Ten ders close MONDAY, May 29th. Speci fications may be obtained from 578 e MATSON, COX & CO. fjp END ER S WANTED. For LEASE, with or without purchas ing clause, of good Wheat growing FARM, of 600 Acres, 100 Acres now in Turnips ; ready for wheat this year. Tenders to be sent in to the undersigned on or before June 15th, of whom further particulars may be obtained. 58le MATSON, COX & CO.



fjio BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of Premises for the Ashburton Butter and Cheese Factory Company. Plans and specifications may be 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 ne cessarily accepted. JAMES GLANYILLE, Building Surveyor, 520 e St Asaph street, Christchurch.



ANTED. SEPARATE TENDERS for BREAK ING UP or CROPPING 450 Acres (near Methven), in one or more lots. Water on land. Tenders to be sent in before 12th June, 1882. For particulars of tender, apply to R. PATTON, Methven Hotel; Or D. CAMERON, 31e Clunes, near Metbven.



To Let and for Sale. ITIOR SALE by the Undcisigned, and ; carefully selected for Seed, WHEATS of the following sorts : Hunter’s While, Pearl, and Essex, For Spring Sowing - Purple Straw, Tuscan, and Brown Lammis Oats—Canadians and Tartars Barley, Peas, &c. To Arrive in June— Clovers—Bed, White, and Alsyke Cow-Grass and Trefoil Also On Sale— Ransom and Sims’ D.F. Ploughs Ransom and Sims’ and Hornsby’s Plough Shares Fencing Wire, Posts and Rails, Stakes, Staples, etc., etc. FREDK. PAVITT, 535 a East street, Ashburton. FOR SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con taining 284| Acres, well watered, sitcated at Wakanui. 100 acres in fallow, 70 acres in English grass, balance in stubble. Apply to Thomas Dalton, Wakanui, or Otiice of this Paper. 418 e JJI U R SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 410 e 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 new and fitted up wish Tanks, Leamington Range, Copper, and every convenience, together with a four-stall Stable and Coach-house, quarter acre section, all fenced and cultivated. r Jhe 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 oi.’cr, and doing an average of £250 per month, situated in a new and rising district, where (lie coal and stone is just being opened out, in which a large trade is sure to be done. The railway just completed is within 3-i- miles of the store, and there is every prospect of its being completed to (he bridge, J mile from the store, in a very short time. This is a splendid opening tor a small capitalist. The reason the present proprietor is dis posing of his business is ill-health, being orde red a warmer climate.



Further partic tars by applying cither bv letter or pc r.. a to W. if. FUDDI.COMBE, Present Proprietor Mount Somers Store; 4040 Commission Agent, Ashburton. FOR SALE, CHEAP A splendid SECTION of LAND, at the Corner of St Asaph and Durham streets. For par ticulars apply to W. PENOELLY, Christchurch; Or WILLIAM SMITH, A D ■■Or - ■ ’ - 4720 : L. H. WILKINS, Ashburton.



T. Bullock. TUESDAY, MAY 30th. CEEAEINGr SALE AT MRJO.HN THOMPSON’S HOMESTEAD Near the County Kaleyards. MR T. BULLOCK has received iii structions from MrJohnThomp son (in consequence of having leased hi property), to Sell by Public Auction, a his Homestead, on Tuesday, May 30th — 6 Good Milch Cows, in full profit, an< very quiet 5 yearlings 3 Horses Pigs Poultry Tip Dray Farm Implements Harness Saddle Side Saddle 3 Tons Hay (about) Stack of Straw Quantity Bricks Posts and Rails And the whole of his Household Furniture and Effects Dairy Utensils, etc. Sale at 1 o’clock. 654 e T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, JUNE 3. THAT VALUABLE Town Section 524, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr E. B. Bishop to sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, JUNE 3, That Valuable T. S. 52 4, PETER STREET, Centrally situated, being only a few chains from the Railway Station. This Section will be sold on very liberal terms. Terms at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock, T. BULLOCK, 543 e Auctioneer



JUNE 3. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE TO PERSONS DESIROUS OF OFFER ING PROPERTIES BY PUBLIC .AUCTION. The undersigned will hold his next Sale of Town, Suburban and other Pro perties on SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD. T. B U L LOOK.



A T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE B A Z A A K, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



ai 4 O ATEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting into Chaff. T. BULLOCK F 0 R S E Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of R.S. 77G7 T. BULLOCK. O E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ti’lOß SALE, on account of Mr Donald 1 Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre,“"on which is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms, T. BULLOCK. F O R S E SPRING CART, new. T. BULLOCK. M N E 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. mo stock owners, farmers, i AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We bog to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS ASHB ORTON, AS AUCTIONEERS Sr, COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARM?, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, <fe Co. RUCTION EERS ’& VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We lave nowbu hand FOR SALE— Wool[ acks 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. i



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 Christchurch, 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 TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JUNE 6, Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. Public Notices. BAYLISS’S FARM, SEAFIELD. MONDAY, 29th MAY, 1882. A M. PEARSON, Bailiff of the Resi dent Magistrate’s Court, Ashbur ton, will Sell by Public Auction, on Bay liss’s Farm, Seafield, all the right, title, and interest of James Bayliss, senior, in the following goods and chattels, seized under distxaint, viz. : 1 McCormick’s Reaper and Binder 1 Dray and Frame Harrows, 2-leaf 1 Cart Saddle and Breeching, Leading Chains 1 Wheelbarrow 1 Spring Cart 2 Tons Oaten Sheaf Chaff, in bags.



Sale at 2 o’clock. 579 e A. M. PEARSON, Bailiff. LEAHY" has Removed to the late residence of Mr A. Orr, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a.m., OTIC E. Having Sold my Butchering Business, I hereby give notice that all ACCOUNTS DUE to me must be paid to Mr W. H. Gxjndhy, East street, without delay, in order that the books may be closed. and 7 to 8 p. m. 376 e 4870 OCTAVIUS DIG BY.



O T 1 C E. TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft will bo DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail will be carried on a pack-horse. 277 e A. JACKSON, Proprietor.



We have arranged with Messrs Fkikhlakder 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, Arc., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, s a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sullicient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER PROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a OSTor STRAYED, Two HEIFERS (one spotted and one strawberry), two years old, from Ashburton County Saloyards, on or about 25th April last. A Reward of £1 will bo given to any body giving information that will lead to their recovery. Apply to A. Edb, Alford Forest. 4540 TTTANTED KNOWN—If you want to —W Grow a splendid crop of Turnips , Purchase some of Mayors Bonedust.: F. Mayo, Hamstead Mills. Lost. 256 d;



o 1 A/\A CHALLENGE TO THE 3bl,UUu WORLD. Will bo Shown in ASHBURTON EARLY IN JUNE. Tichborne, Not tho Claimant, but acknowledged to be THE LARGEST BULLOCK IN THE WORLD, ALIVE. Height, 7ft 2in; length, 12ft Gin; 10ft Sin round the girth; 3ft Gin. across the hips; sft 4in. from the wither to brisket; weight, 3,2001b5. Bied by Mr W. Power, of Powerscroft Station, Gippslond, (Victoria.) This leviathan Bullock has been wit nessed by over 100.000 persons, including the Governors of South Australia, Vic toiia, and New South Wales, also their Royal Highnesses the Princes during their stay in Adelaide. Acknowledged by public and press to be the most perfect and gigantic specimen of the bovine race ever seen in the world. Don’t fail to see this Mammoth Bul lock prior to his departure for Europe. Admission—ONE SHILLING. 577 e P. G. HANSEN, Proprietor. Money. jyj ONEY TO LEND. OQP-A TO LEND, on First-Class Freehold Security, Apply to 533 e . , MATSON, COX & CO. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “Tie Guardian office,



J To Let and For Sale. IJI O LET. That Eight-Roomed HOUSE, with de 1, tacbed office, Stabling, and productive Fruit Garden, now in the occupation of the undersigned. Possession can be given early in June. Apply 557 e J. M. CAMBRIDGE. 9 fjl ° LET. The FARM belonging to Messrs Cowan and Tomes (lately in the occupa tion of Mr Francis Cass), Wakanui, comprising the following : Rural Section 28403 —705 a » Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a lrl3p Rural Section 28406—387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407—234 a 3r 10p| 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, 398 e MATSON, COX & CO. TSIO lET, to a good tenant, at alow JL Renta!, 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 Business Notices. N OTI C E OF REMOVAL. J. J. Doyle, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &0., I Wishes to inform Ins patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require- i 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 1 the pound on all parcels of 20a 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), Ashbuhton. 414 e c S. Juiicas,



j rpHE 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. 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 H ops. 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 BREWERY. 858 d rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND.



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 abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS.



EW TOfWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to infor:n their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. C PI E A P 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 be rubbed out. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. S oe



As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures. IdtllUcS) A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tarcred 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 alac be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they "will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. f H E Undersigned wish to intimate that hey are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different makes, comprising the ‘‘ McSherry,” “Champion,” “Farmers’ Friend,” and “Anglo-American,” at the Lowest and are prepared to indent Engines and Combines, and extras for Engines and Combines, from any Eng lish maker for next season’s threshing. P. & D. DUNCAN, Ashburton.



[a card.] PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d 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 GASH, it will enable her, with a slight patronage, to Sell at a Profit that defies competi tion, namely: Corsets, Baby Linen, Underclothing, Pinafores, and a large variety of other lines too numerous to particularise. Dressmaking and Kilting in the latest and most approved styles. Note the Address. MRS HODGE, Takcred Street, Next Weeks’ Music Depot. 515 e



JF YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO ; TO .' ■ r; 'AT* ’■y\ ■ J l .'/ •TJ " : -4 DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. FA VERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED] FORMS PRINTED “To Lot ’ and “ For Sale ” —can be obtaLie i at the i <3- t/AEMAN Office



(He;ul Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) 240 c SIIBUUTON BIIEWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS ART) BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, Whole sale and Itottiil, a (bst-chus article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special anange ments for supplying those light BITTER A LES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Verier from this date will bo guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. N.B.—On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2a per gallon, WOOD AND CO. iKJXJ U KjKJ. , Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. Fresh Yeast ar 1 Grains on Sale daily. 227 d



Business Notices. L OC A L EXHIBITI O N Has much pleasure in announcing tc his Customers the arrival of an Immense Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurline and City of Perth. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN JACKETS, Nice fitting goods. Several cases of New Millinery, Plush, Seal and Velvet Hats and Bonnets, in Gre Variety . Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices - •, A Great Variety of the new Biver, Bail and Boad Serge, so fashionable in Engl* (see Queen’s Journal) A Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades -v Hosiery and Gloves, in endless variety r Umbrellas, Stays, Ties, Collars, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. -V BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. An Immense Stock of Eoslyn, Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels Jin opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suita from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s 6d. Suits made to orda correct fit guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Bats just to hand, splendid value Men’s Shirts in endless variety, from Is 6d 10 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A. O. begs to state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH j thereby saves Large Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



S all with brains, and even thosewith none to speak of, have by this time solved my enigma, it must give place' to the present advertisement.— l 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 to bo tired me or my goods ; and certainly it con j tinues to be a pleasure as well as my busi j 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 PKESH 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, nez Bank of Few Zealand, East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moatb, & Co.’s Poke Blended Teas, in packets an L P O R D FOREST The undersigned have always on band 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 POR HORSES, Cooper Brothers. N.B.—Delivered in any part of County, as per order. boxes. 3o iREE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY.



Having combined the two Businesse together and by keeping a good LOA at Gd, and IGozsto the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade andFKEETBADE will Stick to You. B. LANCASTEB. 84 Geo. Bootti & 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 “ Faiii cr’s Fiiend,” and “Monarch* Giidn I'rills The Wonderful “Easy ’’ Lawn Mowers. The Best of Every thing. 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. GUM DRY, Estate & station agl^t, LICENSED LAND BROKER AKD GENITAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9. 7 Pests and Rails, Stalls Turnip, Clover, and Corse Seeds Station and 7 Farm*Stores Roiled andJßaw Oil Racldle Lampblack, Ac., Ac. COAL AM) FIREWOOD. Agektfor AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INI SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. P O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDP.Y ONEY TO LEN On approved Freehold security ,in various sums, at lowest curren* rates. Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Lana Transfer Act •