despite the destructions caused by these, the birds were as numerous as ever. What was asked was power to levy a small tax, so that everyone interested might be made to contribute to a fund for their common protection. He freely admitted that under certain restrictions these birds were useful, and a reference to the pro visions of the Bill would show that pre cautions were taken to prevent extermina tion of the birds. The motion (which was supported by the Hon. Mr Rolleston, and Messrs Shrimski, Dodson, O’Callaghan, McKen eie, Stevens, and Hursthouse) was carried. THE EIGHT HOtTB SVSTEM. The House went into Committee on the Eight Hours Bill, which was further con sidered and reported with amendments, which simply made it affirmatory of the eight hours system. OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON. Mr Weston moved the second reading of the Offences Against the Persons Act Amendment Bill. Alluding to the birch ing of larrikins, he argued that birching was in use in public schools, and the lads to whom it was administered were not found to be demoralised. The measure was supported by the Hon. Mr Rolleston, Messrs Green, Fulton, Pea cock, and Colonel Trimble ; and opposed ■ by Sir George Grey, and Messrs Hutchi son, Hursthouse, Moss, Turnbull, Levc stam, Pish, and Holmes. On a division, the second reading was carried by 47 to 22. AFFIRMATION IN LIEU OF OATHS. On the motion for the committal of the Affirmation in Lieu of Oaths Extension Amendment Bill, The Hon. Mr Dick suggested that it should bo delayed, as a Bill of of a similar import had advanced several stages in the other Chamber. When it came down the Government would bo prepared to hand it over to the care of Sir George Grey, who was the mover of the Bill before the House. The motion for going into committee was put and carried on the voices. In comraitte the Bill was amended and reported. The House rose at 1 a. m.

THE ASHBURTON



It is supposed that Pharoah and bis Egyptians were Nileists. Things One Would Rather Have Left Unsaid. Nervous Person (speaking at last to his neighbor)—“ Do you know who that remarkably ugly person is just oppo site—talking to the black-haired lady, you know urn —eh 1” Neighbor —“ That, sir, is my brother !” Nervous Person— “ Yes? I—l—l beg your pardon—l—l —stupid of me not to have seen the family likeness—a—a—a—[Collapses and disappears. ] — Punch. Holloways Ointment and Pills.— 1 Notable Facts,—lntense heat augments the * annoyances of skin disease and encourages the ■ development of febrile disorders; therefore 1 they should, as they can, be remove by these i detergent, and purifying preparations. In stomach complaints, liver affections, pains, and spasms of the bowels, Holloway’s ungent well ] rubbed over the affected part immediately gives _ the greatest ease, prevents congestion and in flammation, checks the threatening diarrhoea and averts incipient cholera. The poorer inhabitants in large cities will _ find - these remedies to be their best friends when any pestilence rages, or when from unknown causes eruptions, boils, abscesses, | or ulcerations point out the presence of 1 taints or impurities within the system, and call for instant and effective curative medicines.— j [AdvL]



New Advertisements. WANTED— Dy a single gentleman, BOARD and RESIDENCE in a private family. Apply “ Algy,” Office of this Paper. 805 e \XT ANTED —By a Lady, Private W BOARD and LODGING, in a respectable family. Apply H. J. Weeks, Music Depot. 804 e WANTED TENDERS for about One Mile SOD FENCING, with three, wires. Tenders close WEDNES DAY next, at noon. 801 e MATSON, COX, & CO. ESLEYAN FOREIGN MISSION. w The ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING in connection with the above will be held in the Cameron street Church TO-NIGHT at 7.30. Collection in aid of the Fund. 788 e ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. A MEETING of the COMMITTEE will be held SATURDAY, 7.30 p.m., Quill’s Hotel. E. HIGGINS, 806 e Hon. Sec. • • £ B T. JOHN’S LODGE, E.C., No. 1858. INSTALLATION of OFFICERS of'the St. John’s Lodge will take place at the Masonic Hall, on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, at 7.30 p.m. 11l visiting Brethren invited. By order of the W.M. CHAS. B. M. BRANSON, £o2e Secretary. ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing:—,■ No. 49—’The Supply of about 80 Yards of Screened Shingle for footpaths near South East Belt. Tenders to be in by 3 p.m. on THURS DAY, 27th inst. ' FOOKS & SON, 807 e Surveyors, &c.



Amusements. irETHYEN CHURCH. A BAZAAR, TEA, and CONCERT, in aid of the Church Funds, will be held at Methven, on FRIDAY, 30th June The Bazaar to start at 3 p.m., Tea at 5 p.m., and Concert at 8 p.m. Admission, 2s 6d; children half price. The above will be followed by a DANCE, the admission to which will be —Gentlemen, 6s; Ladies fi’ee. Contributions to the Bazaar will be re ceived by Messrs Morgan and Hibbs, Methven. 782 e ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, ASH BURTON. A TEA MEETING AND CONCERT Will be held in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, JUNE 29th, 1882. At 2 p.m. a STALL will be open for the Sale of Fancy Work, Useful and Ornament al Articles, Plants, Bulbs, etc. Persons willing to assist in the above will oblige by forwarding their contributions to the Parsonage as soon as possible. TEA at 5.30 p. m. CON CERT at 7.30. Admission —Is 6d; or to the Concert alone, Is. Tickets may bo had from Mr G. F. Henry and Andrewes Bros. 756 e Lost. F IVE POUNDS REWARD. LOST, from Methven, on or about the ith of May, one chestnut HACK, gelding, ibout eight years old, white star on fore lead. Whoever will deliver the same to he undersigned, or give such information is will lead to his recovery, will receive ;he above reward. ROBERT PATTON, Methven Hotel. 26th May, 1882. 609 e rj-j REWARD.—-LOST from Clifton X/i Farm, Ashburton Forks, June 2, One Bay MARE (aged) ; branded T. 0., near shoulder. The above will be paid to anyone giving such information as shall lead to Ihe discovery of her, to Office ot this Paper. 747 e ■MHU.'WL*'miiuuhim— umn.\w I mijpm Public Notices. ANY persons having CLAIMS against the late GEORGE COMPTON are requested to forward the same, with out delay, to Mrs Compton, East Town Belt, Ashburton. 723 e



E W ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. . PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION. GREAT JUVENILE GATHERING AND Art Union. ON, MONDAY, the ioth of JULY, The Promoters intend to provide a SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT For all the Children in this and the neighboring Provinces. Both during the Day and Evening, Christmas Trees, Sports, Music, Cosmo runs, Dissolving Views, Skating, | Fireworks, etc , etc. Concluding with a Distribution of Toys, Presents, and Souvenirs, On Art Union Principles. The admission, including both day and night, will be One Shilling for adults, and Sixpence for children under fourteen, by ■ ' _ ■ . TICKETS ONLY, which can be obtained personally or by Post-office Order for the amount, on or • before the 6th of July, at the Secretary’s office.' Arrangements will be made with the Railway Department and Tramway Com pany for Special and Cheap Fares. Every ticket will be numbered, and will entitle the bolder to a Prize in the AR 1 T UNION, Vjoje.Tpyo, Presents, etc. S. WALPOLE, Secretary. liilikiMiL.. *.



New Advertisements. W A K A N tJ I LIBRARY. The Subscribers, and those who wish to be Subscribers, to the Wakanui Library,, are requested to MEET in the Main Schoolroom on FRIDAY, the 30th inst., at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of Electing a Committee. SOOe JAS. BROWN. TO CARRIERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. Oats. Oats. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, TO-MORROW, A quantity of Seed and Feed OATS, in lots to suit purchasers. Sale at 1.30. T. BULLOCK, 803 e Auctioneer. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. N Is a OTICE — The Ashburton Gtjawdian Gazette for all notices undtr the Debtors and Creditors Arts IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the several Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of J AMES BEGG, of Tinwald, Blacksmith, a debtor. This is to notify that, at the first meeting of the creditors of the abovenamed debtor, May Frikdlander, of Ashburton, Mer chant, was duly elected Creditors’ Trustee in Bankruptcy of the estate and effects of the said debtor, and that the said Max Friedlander has this day duly signified to me in writing his acceptance of the said office. Dated this 23rd day of June, 1882. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. Gerald D. Branson, Solicitor for the debtor. 799 e



Alfred Harrison. WEDNESDAY, 28th JUNE. 12 o’clock. MR ALFRED HARRISON, favored with instructions from John Haw don, Esq., of Westerfield (who is leaving the Colony) will Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, Ashburton, The whole of his valuable Furniture & Effects Comprising Trichord Piano, by Hopkinson, London, (a most expensive and beautiful in strument, quite new) Drawing Room Suite, complete, in Wal nut and Crimson Satin Cloth, quite new 1 Oval Table in Walnut, with carved pedestal 1 Card Table in Walnut Dining Room Suite, complete, in Ma hogany and real Morocco 1 Yery handsome Sideboard in Ma hogony 1 Extension Dining Table, three leaves 1 Coalscuttle Bedroom Suite, complete, painted Maple (inlaid) comprising—Ward robe, Dressing Table, Toilet Glass, Drawers, 3 Chairs, Marble Top Washstand, Towel Rack and Com mode, Brass Double Bedstead (half tester), Iron Double Bedstead, „ Hair Matrasses, Paliasses, 2 large Baths and Hot Water Can Dinner, Desert, and Breakfast Services, Chamber Sets, Glass, Churn, Milk Pans, and other unensils Weighing' Machine, 1 Lady’s Saddle and 1 Gentleman’s'' Saddle, both real pigskin (quite new), by Peate, London The above are by the best English makers, and imported by the owner. Also, 1 Patent Mangle (new). On view for several days before the sale. ALFRED HARRISON, 7690 Auctioneer. T. Bullock.



PROPERTY SALE. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE The Undersigned will hold his next Periodical Sale of Town, Suburban. Im proved Farms, and other Properties on SATURDAY, JULY ist. Entries for this Sale will be received up to SATURDAY, JUNE 24th. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



T. Bullock, k UOTIONEER, ESTATE A AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE B A Z A A R, bURNETT STREET, Asheubton.



F O R S E. 4 - O iTEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting into Chaff. ° T. BULLOCK.



F O R E Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of R.S. 7767 T. BULLOCK. m 0 E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre, F 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 s E SPRING CART, now T. BULLOCK. JIOR SALE OR TO LET. Nino Acres of GRASS LAND, toge ther with a well - finished comfortable ] HOUSE of Five Rooms, situated near the County Saleyards. T. BULLOCK. 4 LL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. M 0 ( . E t t y ' Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Tenders. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING ADDITIONS and REPAIRS to a Cottage on the Ashburton Terrace, about two miles from Timvold. All information may bo obtained by applying to the undersigned, who will receive tenders up to 5 p.m. on SATURDAY, 24th insfc. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 763 e R. BIRD 1 RENDERS FOR PLOUGHING. Wanted TENDERS for BREAKING UP 100 Acres at Hinds. Tendt-.s to be in by Noon on SATURDAY. 781 e MATSON, COX & CO E N D E R S. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a WESLEYAN CHURCH at Willow by, addressed to Mr Stephen Chapman, Willowby, marked, “ Tender for Church.” ‘ll necessary information will be fur nished by Mr Bird, Architect, Ashburton. Tenders to be in by Ist July. 7450 Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN- TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000' 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 t 1 Ashbukton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East stiieet, 774 c



A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. PLANTING. The Council invites proprietors through whose lands water-races are made to apply to it for TREES to plant alongside water-races any vacant ground not available for agricultural purposes. Trees will be given Free, and proprietors to erect at their own cost a three-wire fence and stakes on top of present small flood banks. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, June 15 1882. 74Gc J~yR LEAHY has Removed to the late residence of Mr A. Oi;r, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a.m , and 7 to 8 p.m. 376 e jyR W. STROWD PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’ Patients until he is able to resume his practice, and may be Dr Ross’s residence at the usual hours. 717 e O T I C E I hereby give Notice, that I intend to apply at the next sitting of the Ashbnrton County Council for a fICENSB to Slaughter large and small cattle, on Rural Section 32927. JAMES SMITH. 6th June, 1882. 687 c Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR C. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 786 e East street, Ashburton. LICENSING ACT, 1881, on Sale at Office of this Paper.



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 Lam mis Oats—Canadians and Tartars Barley, Peas, Ac. 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. PAYITT, 535 e East street. Ashburton. SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con ; tabling 284|- Acres, well watered, situated at Wakanui. 100 acres in fallow, 70 acres in English grass, balance in stubble. Apply to Thomas Dalton, Wakanui, or Office of this Paper. 418 e



F 410 e 0 ft S A. L E. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Ouirent Rates. JAMESON & ROBERTS



r O R S E. One Two and a half Horse-power Verti cal STEAM ENGINE, by Riches and Watt; nearly new, and in good working order. Apply T. PEPPERELL, 758 e Hereford street.



P O R SALE. SEED WHEATS, true to name Hunter’s White Pearl (Essex) Purple Tuscan and White Tuscan, first class Small Lot of Hunters’s and Essex, damaged OATS. Canadian SEED and FEED Crushed OATS, 3s 4d per bushel JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. ClOe



ENERAL 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 with Tanks, Leamington Range, Copper, and every convenience, together with a four-stall Stable and Coach-house, quarter acre section, all 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 leasee. The business is in splendid working order, and doing an average of £2f>o per month, situated in a new and rising district, where the 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| miles of the store, and there is every prospect of its being completed to the bridge, £ 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. Further particulars by applying either bv letter or perron to W. H. PUDDICOMBE, Present Proprietor Mount Somers Store; Or WILLIAM SMITH, 494 e 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. PENGELLY, Christchurch; Or 472 e L. H. WILKINS, Ashburton.



T N W D. FOR SALE—Quarter-acre Sections in pood positions, well situated for Hotel ; also, one acre near Bridge approach. FORD, TIPPING, & CO., 5S2e Christchurch.



.Business Notices TTRONMONGERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Have NOW LANDING, direct from England and America, a Large and Varied Stock of General Hardware, and are prepared to supply Builders, Contractors, and others at LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. We desire to draw special attention to the following, viz. Blue Stone, of superior quality Barbed Fencing Wire 200 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, sft to 10ft. 15 Tons Fence Wire, No 8, 9 and 10 Paints, Oils, and Varnishes Furnishing and Builders Ironmong ery Carpenters’ Tools New Fenders New Fire Irons New Coal Vases New Grates New Ranges, very cheap New Lamps, in reat variety Now Cots



New Bedsteads New Plated Goods Now Sewing Machines New Mangles and Wringers New Guns and Revolvers Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East street, ASHBURTON. T'v RE S S AND FASHION EXTENSIVE DISPLAY OP New & Fashionable Goods, FOR THE WINTER SEASON. S. W. ALCORN Invites the special attention of Town and Country residents to the splendid exposi tion of New Winter Drapery n every De partment, just arrived, and now on view. For Good Value the New Stock will be found much superior to previous season’s. New French Merinos —All the fashion able shades ; splendid value. New Dress Materials, including the new Folkestone Serge, Heather Homespuns, and Costume Tweeds in great variety. New Black and Colored Velveteens, the Largest Stock and Best Value in Ashbur ton. New Black and Colored Silk Velvets and Plushes in every shade. Ladies’ Winter Jackets in endless vari ety ; new styles. Ladies’, Maids’ and Children’s .Ulsters; new stock. New Dress Trimmings, Buttons, etc. New Fur Trimmings, Black and Brown, very fashionable. New Hosiery and Gloves for Ladies and Children. New Fancy Wool Tippets, Collarettes, Cross-overs, etc.



Shipping. Shortest and most direct ROUTE 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 book 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., 771 e Agents, Christchurch. Business Notices. Q_REENGROCERY BUSINESS. W. Bartlett Begs to notify that he 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— W. BARTLETT, 75f0 Tancred street (next Mrs Hodge’s). CJELLTNG OFF! SELLING OFF !! n J, FOWLER has been instructed for O N E W K E K, Previous to Closing the I; hop, Dress Goods Calicoes Sheeting, white and unbleached Flannels Blankets Men’s and Boys Suits Trousers and Vests. No Reasonable offer Refused. R. G A B I T E S, East street, Ashburton. I>ALL PROGRAMME CARDS in } very neat styles, with Pencils and I Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, " r -st street. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



new millinery. CHOICE MILLINERY. Ladies’ Fancy Straw Hats, Plush and Velvet Trimmed ; Ladies’ Fancy Satin Hats, Plnsh Trimmed ; Ladies’ new Plush and Velvet Tocjuo Hats All the newest and most stylish shapes. New Shapes in Ladies’ Sealskin Hats. New Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, Birds, and Wings. . t The Millinery Department is now under the management of a first-class Milliner, recently from London. Ladies favoring us with their orders may rely on their being executed in the latest style, and to their entire satisfaction. DRESSMAKING. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made to order on the shortest notice. For perfection of Fit, Style, and Finish our dressmaker is acknowledged to be un equalled. Ladies requiring dresses early in the season ai - o recommended to choose their materials and leave their instructions as scon as possible. ’fea- Agent for Singer’s Celebrated Sew ing Machines, hand and treadle. Machines in stock. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. REE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY". Having combined the two Businesso together, and by keeping a good LOA at 6d, and Ifiozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Trade will Stick to You. R. LANCASTER.



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 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 Eiver, 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 _ t Umbrellas, Slays, Ties, Collars, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. An Immense Stock of Roslyn, Kaiapoi, and English Blankets [and Flannels jus opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c.§ Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’Suita from 12s_6d. Suits, made to orde correct fit cuarinteod . 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Pats 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. heps to state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH thereby saves Large Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



fpHE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Ale and Porter Of first-cass quality, at reasonable rates. A quantity of Yeast and Grains always on hand. O. WOOD, (I ate of the Ashburton Brewery), 75e Resident Manager.



rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred 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 alsc be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of 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. (JIHE ACID CURE. 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 be had in Bottles, price 3s Cd each, from MAC KA Y BROS., Sole Agents, Manchester street South, Christ chl ecu. Pamphlet “ Acetopathy ” posted free to any address. GBBe WOOL DEPOT. MRS KINGSTON has COMMENCED BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, in Tancred street West, late N. Duff’s Victorian Boarding House, near the Eng lish Church. Crewel Wools, Silks, Oat meal Cloth,Crash,Canvass. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in great variety. Ladies’ own materials worked or traced. 326 c



OTICE OF REMOVAL J. J. DOYLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &0., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require 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 oyer 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. Eooth & Sons, Agricultural implement importers, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Eansomes’ 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. PAYITT, 473 e Ashburton. rpREES. 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, Mill Race Road, Back Saunder’s Mill. 673 e [a oard.J PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d



O A P. SOAP. SOAP. Now on Sale, at the Works in Moore Street, Ashburton, Soap and Candles, by Bar or Box, at Wholesale Prices ; also, pure Potash Soft Soap for washing Woollen Goods, at 6d per lb. By its use no shrinking or discoloring takes place, as is the case with ordinary soaps. Tallow, Fat, and Grease bought, or taken in exchange for Soap, etc. Candles, 5d per lb. A good bar of Soap for Gd. JOHN SMITHSON. Leeston, March 3, 1882. 939 e 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, Whole sale and Retail, a fust-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for supplying those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N. B. —On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallor, Fresh Yeast ar 1 Grains on Sale daily. 227 d f (THRESHING BOOKS printed on the J. shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



W. H. GUN DRY, INSTATE & STATION AGIUTT, i i LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Corse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled andJßaw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



p ° 11 SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo block, East Town Beit. Cheap. Term ONEYTO L E N On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest currep' "lates ■Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Lana Transfer Act FORMS PRINTED “To Lot ' and “ For Sale "—can be obtai_e 1 at the G c'abdiak OAice easy \V. H. GUNDRY



Business Notices Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS WALTER A. WOOD’S Twine Reaper and Binder.—All farmers desirous of securing any of these Machine in time for next harvest must apply fo same before the 16th of June next. POYNTZ & CO. Agents. FOR SALE.—A newly-erected four roomed house, on £-acre of land, in McLean’s paddock ; fenced. Price, £IOO. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE.—A two-roomed house, with J-acre of land, near Mr Bean’s residence, on N. W. Belt. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A block of fire houses, on N.E. Town Belt, now let to good tenants at fair rentals. POYNTZ & CO. FOR 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 Messrs Milsom and Alcorn. Price, £65. POYNTZ & CO. For sal b.— T.S. 858, 879, 03rey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street, „ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox str West. „ 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 31 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO. TAOR SALE.—Several blocks of go® 8 ' land, on the N.W. Town Belt, from 5 to 10 acres each. POYNTZ & CO. FOR S ALE.—2| acres in Walsh’s pad* dock, broken up and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 143| acres, being R.S. 21013 and 21245, about two miles from Tinwald. well-fenced, an sub-divided into five paddocks, laid dow 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. FOR 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. FOR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing 118£ acres of unimproved land in th Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE.—R.S. 34036, 34037, 34038 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & 00. Ti'Oß SALE.—R.S. 27192, 27194, con iJ taining 682 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTZ & 00. , 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. mO LET on lease, with purchasing JL clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Waknnni creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish gras-*. POYNTZ & CO. iO LET FOR CROPPING - 200 acus of land in the Seafield district. POYNTZ & 00. TO LET—Several two and four-roomed houses in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & 00. MONEY. —Several sums for invest ment at current rates of interest. POYNTZ & CO. I7IOR SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed ; House, 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 pioperty fronts the Public Domain on the North wist Belt, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman’s resi deuce. POYNTZ & CO.



rpo LET—A convenient seven-roomed 1 House with stable end detached office, situated close to the centre of the town. The garden (comprising qu.u'tor acie) is well stocked with fruit and otner trees. f O LET A thirteen-roomed House with one acre land, on'the Wakanu road, within easy distance of the centre o the town. Attached to the house is a well and tastefully laid out garden planted with choice shrubs and flowers. GE STS for the SALE of Andrews and Heaven’s Celebrated Chaff- POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. evtter and Horse Gears. POYNTZ & CO EAST STREET, ASI-. BOUTON