By the Jury : Witness examined some fowl's blood on a razor after some hours’ exposure, which gave signs of blood by the chemical test and by the_ spectrum analysis, but microscopically it showed fie fowl’s blood quite distinct from the blood on the other razor. He examined the hair found on the handkerchief. It resembled human hair, but he was not prepared to swear it was so. He com pared it with hair cut from deceased’s head, and found them very similar. He examined some blood on a pair of moleskin trousers found there by Con stable Livingstone, which gave all the re actions characteristic of mammal’s blood, but very faintly under the spectroscope. The spots on the trousers were all below the knee. There are twenty-five wit nesses to be examined, and the enquiry will probably last some days. [by telegraph.] Oamabtt, To-day. The inquiry touching the death of Sarah Adams was continued at Peebles to-day. The evidence produced went to show that on the 7th of June the woman was alive, but in a very excited and ner vous state, and that she repeatedly told one witness that her husband intended to kill her. This witness said he did not believe the statement, therefore had not repeated it to anyone. When Beattie was told his wife had said he intended to kill her, he changed color, started, and appeared alarmed. .

THE ASHBHIMoN TUESDAY, JULY 11, 188 a.



Holloway’s Pills. —The chiefest wonder of modem times.—This incomparable medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the stomach, cleanses the liver, corrects biliousness, prevents "flatulency, purifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-instates sound health. The enormous demand for these Pills throughout the globe astonishes everybody, and a single trial convinces the most sceptical that no medicine equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability to remove tin complaints incidental to the human race They are a blessing to the afflicted, and a boon to all that labour under internal or external disease. The purification of the blood, removal of all restraint from the secretive organs, and gentle aperitive action are the prolific sources of the extensive curative range of Holloway’s Pills. : JAdvL] j



New Advertisements. L DOGS found on my premises after this date will be DESTROYED. MISS BRIDGET FITZGERALD is particularly requested to CALL at once at Messrs Andeewes Bros.’ Ser vants Registry Office, East street South. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES CHRISTCHURCH, JULY 13th, 1882, FARES, All Ordinary Single Pare Tickets issued on 12th or 13th at any Station within the Provincial District of Canterbury will be available as Return Tickets for a week from date of issue. The ordinary Time Table will be altered as under on 13th July:— The Morning Train from Methven to Rakaia will run same as on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Evening Train, Christchurch to Ashburton, will leave at 5.20 p.m. in stead of at 425 p.m., and run 55 minutes later than usual throughout the journey. j The Evening Train, Rakaia to Meth ven, will be correspondingly later than usual. jUI J. Gordon, Butcher.



FRED. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, July 10th, 1882, ASH BURTON C O D N T Y HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES, To ho held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, 10th AUGUST, 1882. President—Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. Judge—Mr H. T. Winter, Clerk of the Course—Mr M, Winter. Clerk of the Shales—Mr J. C. Bell. Starter—Mr W; Simpson.; Handicappers—Messrs M. Stitt, H. T. Winter, and S. Saunders. Stewards —Messrs H. T. Winter, M, Stitt, S. Saunders, W. B. Denshire, E. G. Crisp, W. Simpson, and J. C. Bell. The first race to start at 12 noon. ■L The Hunt Club Cop (Handicap), value 16 bovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; accept ance, 1 sov, to go to the second horse. Two miles. 2. Maiden Steeplechase, for a piece of plate value 10 sovs ; weight for age ; . = nomination, 1 sov; for horses that ' have never started in an advertised race otherwise than Hack Races. < One mile and a half. 8. Farmers’ Steeplechase (Handicap), for r a piece of plate value 10 sovs; nomination, 10s fid ; acceptance, 10s fid. One mile and a half. 4. Tally-Ho Cup (Handicap), value 10 sovs; nomination, 10s fid ; accept ance, 10s fid. Horses to be ridden by • members who have never previously ridden in an advertised race. One - mile and a half. 5. Consolation Steeplechase (Handi cap), for a piece of plate value 7 sovs; nomination, 10a fid ; acceptance, 10a fid.- For all beaten horses at the . meeting. One mile and a half. 6. A Drag Hunt round the Steeplechase course, will take place at the conclu sion of the races.



Loyal orange lodge, No. 23, ASHBURTON. ANNIVERSARY DINNER will be held at the Royal Hotel, on WEDNES DAY, July 12, 1882, at 8 p.m. jl 10 Lost. LOST— Thirty or Forty MERINO EWES, branded gF, from Charing Cross. Finder will be rewarded. F. Leßbbton. jlB



Rules. All nominations must the Secretary at Quill’s than 9 p.m., on TDESI • 1882. Weights for Hunt published on SATUEDj 1882; and acceptances •Secretary not later th TUESDAY, Bth August, for alt other Handicaps -on the day of the races, most be made fifteen starting. All horses to be firstly, members of the Ashburt Club; secondly, ridden the Club, who have regu the A. G. H. C. Hounds been fairly hunted Hire A. 0. H. 0. Hounds dur The meeting to be ur ment of the Stewards, ;i on all points atfrcting - final. J. LLOYD C jlll



Amusements. Ashburton poultry, pigeon, AND L CANARY ASSOCIATION. I SECOND ANNUAL Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JOIT 21 and 22, 1882. Prizes are offered in 100 different classes. Vide Schedules. Entries will close (with the Secretary) on TUESDAY, July 18th. The follow ing special prizes are offered : Champion Cup (silver), value L 3 3s, for the largest prize-taker in the Show. This is confined to exhibitors resi dent in the Ashburton County. A Silver Cup for the largest prize taker in Canaries. A Silver Cup for the Beat Bird in Classes 65 to 62 inclusive—Carriers and Dragoons. A Silver Cup for the Best Pair of Barndoor Fowls. A Silver Cup for the Best Pair of Ant werps. A Silver Cup for the Best Pair of Tumblers. A Silver Cup for the Best Belgian Canary. A Silver Cup for the Best Green Canary. Prize of 10s 6d for the Best Pair of Fantail Pigeons. Prize of 10s 6d for the Best Barb. Best Game Bird in Show, 10s 6d. Best Pair Ducks, 10s 6d. Best Houdan, under 12 months, 10s 6d. Best Colored Dorking Hen, 10s 6d. Best Cage (four) Canaries, 10s 6d. Beat Pair Golden Pencilled Hamburghs, ‘ 10s 6d. Best Pair Black Breasted Game Ban tams, 10s 6d. Best Spanish Bird, 10s 6d. Best Brahma, Light or Dark, 21s. With the exception of the Champion Cup, the above are open to all. Further particulars on application to S. E. POYNTZ, j!3 Hon. Secretary.



Tenders. HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till Noon on THURS DAY, the 13th inst., for the FORMA TION of about (2) Two Miles of the Black Ford Road. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, Methven. W. B. COMPTON, jl 8 Overseer. gOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS will be received up to Noon on THURSDAY, 14th inst , for the following WORKS Metalling about 16 chains Terrace road Township ; 30 yards to the chain Forming 108 chains Cemetery road Forming and Metalling about 18 chains Footpath at Chertsey Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, jl 7 Clerk to the Board. rpO BUILDERS. TENDERS are required for the EREC TION, in Brick and Stone, of the Ash burton Public Library. Plans and speci fications to be seen at Mr Ward’s Offices, Burnett street, where tenders are to bo left not later than THURSDAY, July 13th, at 4 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. jl 4 Public Notices. Ashburton poultry, pigeon, & CANARY ASSOCIATION. Intending EXHIBITORS are specially requested to make their ENTRIES with the Secretary as soon as possible, to en able the catalogue to be compiled. Ex hibition Pins for Poultry will be provi ded by the Society ; Exhibitors will be required to find their own Cages for Pigeons and Canaries. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, jl? Secretary, •j~~yR LEAHY has Removed to the late residence of Mr A. Orr, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a. m., and 7 to 8 p.m. 376 e JQR W. STROWD PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’



Impounding Notices. IMPOUNDED, at South Rakah», on June 30th, 35 SHEEP, a mixed lot, one branded WB, one WR, the rest indis tinct. Ear marks, one with two slits and back notch, one back quarter and back notch, one with a slit and swallow back. If not previously released they will be sold on July the 16th, at noon. G. SHELLOOK, Poundkeeper. 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 Lammis Oats—Canadians and Tartars Barley, Peas, &c. To Arrive in June — Clovers—Red, White, and Alsyke Cow-Grass and Trefoil Also On Sale— Ransom and Sims’ D.F. Ploughs Ransom and Sims’ and Hornsby’s Plough Shares Fencing Wire, Posts and Rails, Stakes, Staples, etc., etc. FREDK. PAVITT, 535 e East street. Ashburton. FOR SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con taining 284 f 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 OR S A. L E. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. JAMESON & ROBERTS



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



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.



pRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. FOR SALE, JBY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES, THE Westerfield Mill, Together with STOCK-IN-TRADE, BOOK DEBTS, PLANT, Ac. For farther particulars apply to MATSON, COX, & CO., jl 3 Auctioneers.



Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR C. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 786 e East street, Ashburton.



Shipping. Shortest and most direct ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, CALLING AT HONOLULU. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company’s magnificent Steamships will be despatched for°San Francisco as follows: — Steamer. City of Sydney ... Australia City of New York Zealandia Passengers can hook to London, Liver pool, or Paris at Through Rates, thus securing special advantages. For Rates of Passage and Freight, and for full information, apply to ! WILSON, SA.WTELL & Co., 771 e Agents, Christchurch. Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN- X TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1800. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East stbeet. 774 c



Patients until ho is able to resume his practice, and may be CONSULTED at Dr Ross’s residence at the usual hours. 717 e I HEREBY give notice that the follow ing persons have been Nominated to fill the VACANCY in the Mount Hutt Road Board : "Wit.lt am Longmdir Orr James Dent A POLL will be taken at the following places : Barrhill Schnolhouse Road Board Office, Methven Commencing at 9 a. m., and closing at 6 p.m., on the 20th inst , THURSDAY. W. B. COMPTON, Returning Officer. On account of the Orange Lodge hold ing their Dinner on the 12th, I have POSTPONED the OPENING DINNER at the CENTRAL HOTEL till WED NESDAY, the 19th July, at 7.30. jl 30 J. BEECHER. LICENSING ACT, 1881, on Salt at Office of this Paper. Railway tariff. Copies of 1 1 ' e New Scale of Fares and Charges on he New Zealand Railways can now bo procured r* Office of this Paper. Methven, July 7th, 1882. jl 3 OTI 0 E .



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, OAPvRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 405 o George Swann, JgARRISTER AND Heuefoud strebt, C SOLICITOR, fIUT.STCHURCH. 701 c General store, Mount Sombks, W. H. PUDDICOMBE and CO., having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business | as general storekeepers in Mount Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Largo and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PDDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. jl 10



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, &> Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most iavorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand FOR SA_.E — Woolpacks Corn sacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire ( 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot • Rye Grasr Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF &c., &c.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will he held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY 18. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents If r Robey, a Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. T. Bullock. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. E.AST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



J. T. Ford and Co. mo STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, 1 AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &C. We have arranged with Messrs Pkiedlander Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all chisses 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, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Business Notices. QREENGROOEIIY 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, 7570 Tancred street (next Mrs Hodge’s). ,



Mrs Hooper, D ressmaker, Cameron street West, All kinds of Plain Sewing. Kilting and Stitching. Ladies’ Riding Habits and Boys’ Suits. Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. jl 6



Sealy Bros., EBDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN* East street, Ashburton, HAVE ON SALE- AtXowest Rates, Clover and Grass Seeds of all sorts Field Peas, Mangel, Gorae And every other description of Farm Seeds. Also, Garden Seeds in endless variety And an extensive assortment of Gums, Wattles, Pines, and other Tree Seeds. jl 6 Sealy Bros., A SHBURTON NURSERIES, Moore street, Ashburton ; AND River Bank, Tinwald. Established 1875. We beg to intimate to our numerous patrons and the public generally, that we are, as in the past, prepared to supply FRUIT and FOREST TREES, ROSES, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roots, etc., in any quantity. As wo Grow FRUIT TREES of all sorts and true to name and clean, by TENS OF THOUSANDS, and FOREST TREES of all kinds by HUNDREDS OP THOUSANDS, Our Prices cannot be wiped out. Persons about to plant should send for Price List or call at the Nursery, inspect the stock, and get quotations. Price lists and other information may also be obtained at our SEED STORE, East street. We have no connection with any other Nursery in Ashburton. Similarity of title recently assumed by others notwithstand ing. SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and Nurserymen, jl o Ashburton.



F O B s F. 4 O 4TEN STACKS, suitable for Cat ting into Chaff. T. BULLOCK. T O E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Steward —Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one 3 quarter-acre, on wh’ch is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. T° DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. TO LET SHOP—In East street, at pre sent occupied by Mr Gabites, draper. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Publications. Agriculture and stock.—Acts affecting Agriculture and Stock, bound in one volume, on Sale at Office of this Paper. Contents : Agricultural and Pastoral Societies, Animals Protection. Brands and Branding, Chattel Securities, Cruelty to Animals, Dog |legistration. Drainage, Fencing, Property Assessment, Rabbit Nuisance, Sheep. OROWN LANDS GUIDE, NO. 4. Published by the authority of the Minis ter of Lands. Contents : Digest of Lai. 1 Laws, Town Lands, Rural Lands Open for Sale, Forest and Timber Licenses, Lauds being Prepared for Settlement; also, Two Excellent Maps of North and South Islands. Can bo obtained at Office of this Paper. OVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. 7f District Court Rules, Land Transfer Handy-Book and Acts, Joint Stock Com ’ panics Acts, &c., on Sale at Office of this , Paper THE GUARDIAN is published everj evening, giving every day i *-7 s, . up to the hour of going to press. This is ) better uian buy'ng a sixpenny weekly.



REE TRADE BAKERY Somerset Butchery. Having combined tbo two Businesses together, and by keeping a good LOAF at 6d, and ICozsto the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade andFKEETKADE will Stick to You. K. Li AN CASTER. jlj



G LAD TIDINGS!! FOR THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE SALVAGE COMPANY HAVE NOW OPENED, IN EAST STREET, (Next to Mr Patching’s), With a Splendid Assortment of General Drapery, Men’s and Boy’s Clothing, Gents, Ladies’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, Of every description, which will be Sacri ficed in order to effect a Clearance. For Quotations, etc., see Handbills. 825 e



fp H E ACID 0 I RE. 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 Gd each, from MAOKAY BROS., Sole Agents, Manchester street South, Christ church. Pamphlet “ Acetopathy ” .posted free to any address. £§s.° Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Ofllce, V 7 -st street,



Business Notices. OCALEXH I B I T I O N w Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Immense Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurline and City of Perth. A SPLENDIP ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN JACKETS, Nice fitting goods. Several cases of New Millinery, Plush, Seal and Velvet Hats and Bonnets, in Gre Variety , , , Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices A Great Variety of the new River, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Engl (see Queen’s Journal ) A Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades Hosiery and Gloves, in endless variety _ Umbrellas, Stays, Ties, Collars, f ress-Trimmings, Etc. ELAN ETS AND FLANNELS. An Immense Stock of Roslvn Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jus opened Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s 6d. Suits made to orde correct fit guaranteed _ 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men's Shirts in endless variety, from Is 6d 10 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A O begs to state that all bis Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH thereby saves Largo Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



THE Undersigned wish to intimate that hoy are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of difie; cut makes, comprising the “ Mcsherrv,” “Champion,” “Farmers’ Friend,” and “ Anglo-American,” at the Lowest Piics. 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. 'Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) 1 240 c OTICE OF REMOVAL J. J. DOYLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &c.. Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require ments in those centrally-situated premises lately occupied by Furness, next Murray, Jeweller, in East street. To meet the times a Discount of 2s in the pound on all parcels of 20s and over will be given for one month. Intending purchasers would find it to their advan tage to call and inspect the prices in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, as the stock is all quite new. J. J. DOYLE, EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by F. Furness), Ashburton. 414 e



THE Undersigned wish to intimate that hoy are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of difie; cut makes, comprising the “ Mcsherrv,” “Champion,” “Farmers’ Friend,” and “ Anglo-American,” at the Lowest Piics. 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.&L, DUNCAN, Ashburton. (Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) v 240 c Tlios. King, MASON. PLANS and DRAWINGS may be seen at Mr J. C. Duncan’s Office, opposite Bank of New Zealand, ASHBURTON. 818 e T |HE 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- IRCUUcS, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the orowth 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.



Oeo. Eootli & Sons, Agricultural implement IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’s Friend,” and “Monarch’ Grain Drills The Wonderful ‘ ‘Easy ” Lawn Mowers. The Best of Everything. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent: FREDK. PAYITT, 473 e Ashburton.



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 Saondek’s Mill. 673 e



To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored wich 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. Jg ERLIN WOOL DEPOT. MRS KINGSTON has COMMENCED BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, in Tanered street West, late N. Duffs Victorian Boarding House, near the Eng lish Church. Crewel Wools, Silks, Oat meal Cloth, Crash, Canvass. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in great variety. Ladies’ own materials worked or traced, 32Gc QOAP. SOAP. SOAP. £Tow 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 IV). 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 oi Soap for Gd. JQHN SMITHSON. Leeston, March 3, 1882. 93De BURTON BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, V hole sale and Retail, a first-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. . They have also made special arrange ments for supplying those light UTIER. ALES so highly appreciated both h* Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date wil, bo guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Akiiburton Brewery, Cameron street. ! N.B. —On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per i gallon , Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily.



[a caed.J PENG ELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d W. H. GUNDRY, Estate & station agiutt, 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 Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and tt ßaw Oil Paddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term 6aSy W. H. GUNDRY jyj- ONEY TO LEN On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest vates \pply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Lana Transfer Act, FORMS PRINTED —” To Let ’ and “ For Sale ” —can feepfrtaiiie J at the Guardian o«ice



Business Notices Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS \\T ALTER A. WOOD’S Twine Vy Reaper and Binder.—All farmers desirous of securing any of these Machine in time for next harvest must apply fo same before the 15th 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 & 00. FOR SALE.—A two-roomed house, with J-acre of land, near Mr Bean’s residence, on N. W, Belt. POYNTZ & 00. FOR SALE.—A block of five houses, on N.E. Town Belt, now let to good tenants at fair rentals. POYNTZ & CO. Ell OR SALE.—A four-roomed house, or £-icre 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. F OR SAL E.— T.S. 858, 879, Crey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. ~ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox scr West. „ 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 31 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE.—Several blocks of go® 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 3$ miles from Hinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 2742 d, 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 & CO. TTiOR SALE.— E.S. 27192, 27194, con- Jj taining 632 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—An unimproved farm of 862 acres, being E.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 16,0C0 gallons. POYNTZ & CO. T\o LET on lease, with purchasing clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakanni creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish grass. POYNTZ & CO. T O LET FOR CROPPING - 20 acres of laud in the Seafiold district. POYNTZ & CO. MHO LET—Several two and four-roomed g houses in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. MONEY. —Several sums for invest ment at current rates of interest. POYNTZ & CO. FOR 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 property fronts the Public Domain on the North-west Belt, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman’s reai Jenco. POYNTZ & CO. fjnO LET—A convenient seven-roomed JL House with stable rnd detached office, situated close to the centre of the town. The garden (comprising qu.vrter acre) is well stocked with fruit and otuer tre6S ‘ POYNTZ & CO. TO 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. POYNTZ & 00. AGENTS for the SALE of Andrews and Beaven’s Celebrated Chaff, evtter and Horse Gears. POYNTZ & CO EAST STREET Ashbcetos