Sir Henry Parkes, in returning tlianks, impressed upon the children the lesson that duty is the great secret of success in life. They could not all become Prime Ministers, but it was within the power of every little boy and girl pre sent to surpass him in faithfulness to duty, and in doing that they could attain a degree of greatness which he did not possess. —Home News.

JUMBO.

Jumbo, says an English paper, has accomplished the feat performed by Mr Oscar Wilde a couple of months earlier —has crossed the Atlantic in safety, and is amusing the Americans a good deal more than Mr Oscar Wilde has done. It is not known whether, like his human prototype, he was disap pointed at the Atlantic. He suffered a little from incipient mal de mer, but he speedily recovered, and reached New York in high health. His daily diet during the passage was zoolbs. of hay, two bushels of oats, a bushel of biscuits, fifteen loaves of bread, to say nothing of the cakes and fruit given him by emigrants, and unlimited whisky and beer. He was in no way irritated by the voyage, and reached Mr Bar num’s menagerie without a scratch. He has produced a great sensation in New York, but the Yankees complain that though he is extraordinarily long legged he is not bigger in body than most elephants. His meeting with two or three of his own kind on the hospi table premises of Mr Barnum appears to have been extremely pathetic in its way, and not a little interesting to those who are fond of observing the manner in which elephants exhibit their senti ments. Jumbo will probably return to England in October next, when Mr Barnum praposes leaving for this coun try, and bringing the whole of his menagerie with him.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for ibe opinions expressed by our correspondents.

“THE HORRID EXAMPLE.”

To the Editor. Sir, —The way in which you have dragged out of W. R. Whitehorn (who ever he is) the frank acknowledgment that his motive in being put into a cottage out side the Town Uelt was to claim a vote at the forthcoming election for his employer, is particularly enteresting at the present moment, showing as it does the extraordi nary tactics of Mr Ivesa’s party, and their influence with those employed by him. The “ horrid example ” Whitehorn has made of himself is quite sufficient to show that even twenty-six years behind the scenes as a newspaper man, or forty years graduating in printing offices (if that in cludes the skilled artisanship he boasts about) are not sufficient to qualify such a scurrilous writer for what he is pleased to term “ the journalist’s inevitable destiny” —the Old Men’s Home. After so many years as a newspaper man (?) W. R. Whitehorn has not improved in the “running,” as even in his old age he has not guarded against falsehood. He states that Mr W. H. Zouch is on the electoral roll claiming his vote as a “journalist.” If the poor old man had read the roll through he could have seen that Mr Zouch’s claim was under th o freehold qua lification, and not as stated by him. To say much more about Mr Whitehorn would be unkind, as it would only wound the feelings of so fine a specimen of truth, wit, and humor, and indeed by taking further notice of W. R. W. it would be depriving those still “ behind the scenes” of pursuing their tender mercies in the direction of “ fitting the cap” on the in dividual who pulls the strings for a “ residential vote.” Freehold Elector.

CULTIVATION OF EUROPEAN FLAX.

To the Editor. Sib, —In your issue of the Ist inst., you refer to the letter of mine in the Temuka Leader, re the cultivation of European flax. I take the earliest opportunity of correcting an error in figures, which may tend to mislead your readers. The Temuka Leader stated LB,OOO as the necessary capital for a company, which should have been L 3,000, this being sufficient for all plant, building, water-wheel, of sixty-horse power, and working 300 spindles, and for binding twine, etc. This would be in a position, which wonld enable it to be any time extended, and converted into a fac tory turning out any kind of linen fabric; and the same power would work an oil mill in conjunction. Native jthoimium fibre, having risen to L3O per ton in Mel bourne, the mill could be worked profit ably as soon as the wheel was erected (while farmers grew their linseed crops) there being hundreds of acres surrounding the site. In the Timaru Herald, of 30dr May, you will see further correspondence from me, which may prove interesting to your readers. I refer to cutting and re moving seed by machinery.—l am, etc., Edward Pilbeow. Temuka, June 3rd.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1882.



A few years ago a fat fellow asked old Sir Francis Burdett, while in Parliament, for some position, saying, “ Don’t you re jnember me? I used to be a page.’ “Well,” responded Sir Francis, “you have grown into a volume.”



REES. TREES. Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FRUIT TREES FOREST TREES ORNAMENTAL and FLOWERING SHRUBS APPLE TREES, on blight proof stocks. All guaranteed true to name, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saunder’ s Mill. 673 e



Meetings. H ORTI CULTURAL SOCIETY. The MONTHLY MEETING of the above will be held in Mr Jones’s Upper Room TO-NIGHT, at bight o’clock. This Meeting is open to all Members of the Society, who are re quested to be present. The Presentation to Mr S. E. Poyntz will take place during the evening. 654 e w AKANUI ELECTION. MR SAUNDERS WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS OF WAKANUI AT THE TOWN El ALL, ON WEDNESDAY, 71H JUNE, At 8 p m. Gsse A Amusements. GRAND MASONIC C oncert Will be held in the MASONIC HALL,TANCRED STREET, ON FRIDAY, 16th JUNE, 1882.



New Advertisements. ESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. Teachers' Meeting TO-MORROW (Wednesday) NIGHT, at 7 o’clock, in the Vestry. Business important. 67Gj OTIC E. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Seafield Schoolroom on WEDNES DAY, the 7th June, to consider the best means of securing the Erection of a Bridge across the Eakaia River at Du j bin’s Ford. ifnDnnnn t> n i:m? pOSTPONED. The EVANGELISTIC SERVICE Hall To-night has been POSTPONED until TUESDAY NEXT, when the Rev. p. GORDON, of Ternuka, will deliver MURDOCH BRUCE, 679 a Chairman. intended to have been hold in tho Town the Address. 970 e



S' T JOHN’S LODGE, E.C., No. 3858. -i The usual Monthly Meeting of ibis Lodge will be held THIS (Tuesday) EVENING,June 6, 1882, at the Masonic Hall, Tancred. street, at 7.30. Visiting Jfrethren; invited. , ■- - BRANSON, : ■



New Advertisements. I O.G.T.—AII Members entitled to and . desirous (.{ obtaining the 0. L. Degree must attend at the 'templar Hall, at t 1.30,.30, on WEDNESDAY EVKNJNG. Subordinate Lodge Meeting at eight. A. Cook, L.D., Star of the East; 0. Fawcett, Dawn of Peace ; C. W. Haiic uey, Safe Retreat. Gito ASHDUPvTON HUNT CLUB. The above will MEET on SATURDAY NEXT instead of Thursday, at Mr Hay T. Smith’s farm. F. G. SHURY, 678 e Hon. Secretary. DEBATING SOCIETY. The next Regular Meeting of this Society will be held on WEDNESDAY, 14th instant, instead of the 7th instant. The subject for discussion will be “ Capital Punishment.” W. TOWNSHEND, 674 e Hon. Secretary. TENDERS are invited for a BRICK BUILDING in East street. Plans and specifications to bo seen at Mr A. E. Ingram’s office, Burnett street. Tenders must be in before SATUKDAY next, 10th inst. G72e



Tickets may be obtained from Members of the Committee, viz. : Bro.R.W. Shearman Bro. Jas. Bradley H. Stevenson W. H. Zoucli \V. H. Gundry G. St. Hill Ohas. Hogg T. Undrill , H. W. Felton , R. Friedlander W. Sparrow S. B. Nelson E. Saunders E. G. Crisp G. Gaukrodger D. Macfarlane B. Hughes W. Thompson A. Horace Gates, Conductor. Doors open o’clock. 649 e at 7-30, to commence at HENRY ZANDER, Hon. Sec. 8 The Mimbers of the above Club will give a Fancy Dress Dink, In aid of the LIIiR All Y F U ND, ON THURSDAY, Bth JUNK, 1882, AT THE TOWN HALL. Non-membersof the Club will be allowed to Rink, but ho Rinker admitted unless in Fancy Dress. All Rinkers 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.



T. .Bullock. JUNE 3. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE TO PERSONS DESIROUS OF OFFER ING PROPERTIES BY PUBLIC A UCTION. The undersigned will hold bis next Sale of Town, Suburban and oilier Pro perties on SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD. BULLOCK.



T. Enllock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STR E E 'l', AND AT THE B A Z A A K, IiURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



O R S E. 4 0 ATEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting into Chaff. T. BULLOCK.



J 7 0 Lot 37, R.S. 7767 n\ o R SALE, half-acre, Hampstead, part of T. BULLOCK. _ ~L B tT SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald 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.



P ° R SAL E SPRING CART, new, T. BULLOCK. N Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. LEAHS’ 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. 370 e R. 0 C E. In pursuance of the Regulation of Elections Act, 1881, 1, George Jameson, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Wakanui, do hereby give notice



that, by virtue of a Writ bearing elate the twenty-second day of May, 1882, under the hand of the Clerk of Writs, an Elec tion will beheld for the return of ONE qualified person to serve as a Member for the said Electoral District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the County Saleyards Office, at Noon on the Tenth day of June, 1882, and that the POLL, if necessary, will bo taken at the several Polling places of the said District on the Sixteenth day of June, 1882. The following are the Polling places for the Electoral District of Wakanui; County Saleyards Office, Ashburton. Town Hall, Rakaia. Pendarves Schoolroom, Chertsey road. Schoolroom, Wakanui. Road Board Office, Longbeach. Siationmastei’s House, Hinds Railway Station. GEORGE JAMESON, 6G7e Returning Officer. Lost. jP IV E POUNDS REWARD. LOST, from Melhve”, on or about the sth of May, oue chestnut HACK, gelding, about eight years old, white star on fore head. Whoever will deliver the same to the undersigned, or give such information as will lead to his recoveiy, will receive the above reward. ROBERT PATTON, Methven Hotel. 26th May, 1882. 609 e



Tickets can be obtained from the Library Committee and the Secretary. Admission Members, Is ; Visitors, 2s 6d. Doors open at 7p. m. ; Polonaise at 8 p. m. sharp. HENRY ZANDER, 556 e Hon. Sec - Tenders. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING an Eight-roomed HOUSE, on Alfoid Forest road —Labor only. Plans and specifications to be seen by applying to Mr R. Bird, to whom Tenders must bo sent in before FRIDAY, 81h iust. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Gii e R RIRU UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited by the above for SHINGLING 80 Chains (more or less), Hackthornc or Anama road, Hinds. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to bo sent in not later than noon, THURSDAY, Bth ir.st. For specifications, etc., apply to ROBT. D. DOLLAR, 652 e clerl '-



SEPARATE ING UP or (near Methven), Witter on land. TENDERS for BREAK CROPPIN G 450 A cres in one or more lots. Tenders to be sent in before 12lb June, 1882. For particulars of tender, apply to R. PATTON, Methven Hotel; Or 31e D. CAMERON, Clunes, near Methven.



.fift BT L: /l Ctli BDji W i» on -every Tea / Table in Aihburton.



LOST, from Wakanni, 2 brown HACKS (one branded GW), 1 dark brown HACK, with white face, and a bay MAKE, with Foal at foot. Finder re turning same to the undersigned will be rewarded. MRS M. GIBSON, G2Be Wakanui. (1-j REWARD —Strayed from Doyles g~/ J_ ton, on May 13th, one hay MARE shod all round ; white blaze down face a little white on otf fore-foot; collar marked ; in good condition ; hair on legs cobby hack ; bred by Mr Lysaght, of Ash burton. The above reward will be given to any person who will give such informa tion as will lead to her recovery to THOMAS DONOHUE, G4Be Doyleston. Impounding Notices. -r MPOUEDED, at South Raknia, May | 29th, from Bushy Park road, one old Bay MARE (Draught) ; collar mat keel, a. lump on her near knee, also on her off ribs ; shod on front feet. Also, one Ray GELDING (Light Draught or Trap Horse) ; shod all round, small star on fore head. If not released by June 14lli they will he sold at noon. GEO. SHELLOCK, GG7e PouiuL. coper.



Public Companies. T\T OIITII BPJTISII AN D MEUCAN IN , XTV TILE INSUEA-'TCF. COMPANY. E.STAr.i.T.sii 11> 1800. Subscribed Capital ... £2,000,000 Fire Fund ... ... 1,20.1,243 L : fc Fund ... ... ... 3,380,107 Premiums for JSBO ... 051,173 Asjiuuir'-ON Aoency: POYNTZ AND CO.. Fast street. 774 c ° r 0 E MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. Mr W. D. Puddicombe is authorised to collect money and transact all business n connection with The Ashburton Guardian in the Mount Somers and Alford Forest districts.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENT:'. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most lavorable terms. 831£33 W OOL, G R A IN, SE E D, AND GENER AL M I'. R CIIA NTS. We have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolsacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire I Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grata* Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and Tchcsts 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 Chkistciiukcu, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Oun Stokes. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On ,TUESDAY, JUNE 20. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents f' r Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. SCENE : Ashburton. At the testable of a well-known resident ; colloquy between the lady and her visitor ; time : 5 o’clock p.m. Visitor: What a nice cup of tea ! My dear Mrs Blank how do you manage it I Mrs Blank ; I am glad you like it; but I dont know of any secret in the matter, excepting, perhaps, that I use Nelson, Moate and Co.’s Backet Tea, from Carson’s. Visitor ; I have seen the advertisement about the Packet Teas, but I paid no heed to it ; I shall certainly use this tea in future. I see Nelson, Moate and Co. have been recommended by the judges at the Christchurch Exhibition for the award of a gold medal for superior Teas and system of blending. H. M. Carson’s Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Puke Blended Teas, in packets and boxes. See advertisement and handbills. 3c JAMES TUCKER, Jun., Farmer and General Blacksmith, Wakanui road (next Central Hotel), having taken the forge lately 7 in the occupation of Mr James Cavanagh, begs to solicit a shave of public support. Being a thorough practi cal shoer, J. T. is confident that his work only needs to be tried to bo appre ciated. 443 e QL O T lIIN G. CLOTHING S. W. Alcorn Begs to announce that he has opened up a ii Immense Stock of Boys’, Youths’, a nd Men’s Colonial-made CLOTHING, Selected specially for the approaching Season.



S. "W. ALCORN devotes special atten tion to the Ready-made Clothing Depart ment, having most of his Garments made to order from carefully-chosen Colonial Tweeds, made by the celebrated Geelong, Kaiapoi, and Iloslyn Factories. For the Best Value in Colonial-made Tweed Trousers and Vests, you want to call at S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Colonial-made Tweed Suits is S. VV. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Paget Coats and suits is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Shirts of all kind is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Cheapest House for Hats, Scarve H.K.F.S. Braces, Collars, Ties, an Hosiery, is S. W. Alcorn’s. SPECIAL—Three cases of Super i< Laml-s’-wool Drawers, plain and ribbed and Lambs’-wool Shirts, are now bein sold at a little over half the usual price. BOOTS. BOOTS. Colonial-made Boots of every descri tion. A large stock now on hand. Men’s Colonial-made Bluchers, Water tighls, Shooters, and Elastic Sides. Ladies’ and Children’s Kid and Levant Boots in great variety. Ladies’ and Children’s Colonial Boots. For best value in Boots go to S. W. ALCORN’S, East street and Saunders’ Buit.oings



Tk/a Rft HODGE, Dressmaker and [YI 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. Havb g purchased the Stock for CASH, it win enable her, with a sbght patronage, to Se.l at a Profit that defies competi tion, namely Corsets, Daby 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, Tancred Street . Next Weeks’ Music I epot. 51be ERLIN HOUSE. G. J. F. Lublow BEGS to announce to his friends and customcis of Ashburton and surrounding district that he has JUST RECEIVED a Large Stock of Goods of all kinds, and he is now ready to make up Suits at prices to suit the times. He has a nicely selected STOCK of KAIAPOI TWEEDS NELSON TWEEDS MOSCIEL „ BLISS GEELONG „ SADDLE SCOTCH „ ENGLISH „ West Country BROADCLOTHS and Fancy Coatings in GREAT VARIETIES. OVERCOATINGS- ■ IRISH FRIEZE—BROWN WHITNEY’’BEAVER, and MELTON. G. J. F, LUBLOW has also a large Stock of Gentlemen’s UNDERCLOTH INvI of Every Description, and a large stock of Gentlemen’s Hose of all sizes and all qualities, and a Largo Assortment of Men’s Soft Felt Hats ; also Hard Felt Hats, all shapes and all sizes. Shirts in all the latest styles, Neckties in great varieties, Paper Collars in all sizes, and a tine lot of Linen Collars. SUITS MADE TO ORDER on the shortest notice, and Gauranteed Perfec tion of Fit, Stylo, and Finish. Don’t Forget the Address— G. J, F. LUBLOW, BERLIN HOUSE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. GREY BLACK



We be" to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARM'S, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Fkikdlandkr 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, Ac., and our intimate knowledge of the n.arkr*- m the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with !ho requirements of the district of Messrs Frcidlander 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. iITITH reference to the above, our yV name is a sufficient guarantee that ,ny business entrusted to our care will eceivo every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a



Business Notices. [a card.J PENGELLY, Practical Tailor : Durha’n street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1850. 707 d TVTEW TIN WALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened J une 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid, i PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Ehadshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHK A P TEAS! TEAS! TEAS I 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. ~m AWn Bgm Boe



F YOU WANT OOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND EED- Di N G MAN UF ACTORY, EA ST ST RE E T SO U T 11, ASHBURTON. TjTVERY article) Sold at Christcliuich L'J PmcGS and guaranteed best cf mavovial and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED /■NASH -RECEIPTS Printed at “The



Business Notices. O C A L EXHIBITION Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Immense Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Linline 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 Liver, Rail and Rond Seige, 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, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. : An Immense Stock of Roslyn, Kaiapoi, and English Blankets Flannels jus opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c.§ Hen’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s Gd. Suits made to orde correct fit guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men's Shifts in endless variety, from Is Cd 10 cases Bex, ls just to band, greatly reduced in prices, A O beos 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.



rpHB LION BREWERY CO. The .above Company having commenced Brewing, arc 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. O. WOOD, (fate of the Ashburton Brewery), Resident Manager.



L F O P. D BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR TUE 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 PORTEIQof first class quality, brewed from pure Aialt and H ops. Having tahon 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 rjpßE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As (lie future prosperity of these sunn} 7 isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures.



OTICE OF REMOVAL J. J. DOYLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, Ac, 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 L F 0 R D FOREST The undersigned have always on hand for sale POSTS, RAILS, STAKES, STRAINERS AND FIREWOOD, In any quantity. BUILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES As per order. All outside the Bush.



GOOD SECUEE PADDOCK FOE HOESES. Cooper Brothers. N.B.—Delivered in any part of County, as per order. ■JpHEE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesse together, and by keeping a good LOA at Gd, and ICozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Teade andFEEETEADE will Stick to You. E. LANCASTEE. S 4 Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement IMPORTERS, To am & St. Asaph sieelts, Cheistchueoh. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransonics’ Engines and Threshers rtiist and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Eaimer’s Friend,” and ‘‘Monarch’ Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ’’Lawn Mowers. The Best of Everything.



A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tanckf.d street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, ai d the general public a very hupeiugk 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 KATAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactmcd 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. fHE 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,” “Fanners’ Friend,” and “Anglo-American,” at the



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. GUN DRY, Estate & station agejit, 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 Siation and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Paddle Lampblack, &c. , <fcc. COAL’ AND FIREWOOD,



Lowest Prices, unci 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 Oflice, Tuam street Christchurch.) v 240 c SHBDRTON BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Dave 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 first-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for suppljing those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will he guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. N.B. —On Sale, a large quantity of good .MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallor. . Fresh Yeast ar 3 Grains on Sale daily. WOOD AND CO. fVU AIN ±J ASHBUIITON BbBWEKT, Cameron street.



Ageist for AU STR A LI A N M U TU AL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST, MENT SOCIETY. 0 R SALE Quarter-acro Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY JJ- ONEY TO LEN On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren* Apply to W. 11, Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (undtr the Land Transfer Act,



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 Machines in time for next harvest must apply for same before the 15th of June next. POYNTZ & CO. Agents. FOR SALE.—A newly-erected four* roomed house, on J 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 five houses, on N.E. Town Belt, now let to good tenants at fair rentals. POYNTZ & CO, FOR SALE.—A four-roomed house, on A-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 sale. T.S. 858. 879, Grey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. ~ 1011, 1012, 1018, Cox stre West. „ 822, 828, 818, CB9, 675, 81 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO.



SALE.—Several blocks of goa JJ land, on the N. W, Town Belt, from 5 to 10 acres each. POYNTZ & CO. FOR S 4LE. —2J 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, and sub-divided into live paddocks, laid down to permanent pasture; a good four roomed house, stables, and necessary out buildings. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of about 350 acres all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Waterloo district. POYNTZ & CO. I7OR SALE.—A farm of 250 acres, about j 3l> miles from Hinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & CO. T 7 OR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing J 118£ acres of unimproved land in the Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 34036, 34037, 34038, 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & CO.



T.IOR SALE.—E.S. 27192, 27194, con- X taining 532 acres, well-fenced, broken up, about six miles from Ashburf ten. POYNTZ & CO. FOB SALE.—An unimproved faun of C 62 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 clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakanui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish grass. - POYNTZ & CO. T\o LET FOR CROPPING -• 200 acres of land in the Seaficld district. PuYNTZ & CO. TO LET—Several two and four-roomed houses in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. MONEY.— Several sums for invest ment at cuutut rates of interest. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed House, well built and thoroughly finished ; together aith eight or ten acres of land, all well fenced, and in English grass. Surrounding the house is three ouarters of an acre of garden, tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees. The pioperty fronts the Public Domain on the Kor(h-west Pelt, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman’s resi dence. POYNTZ & CO. M',o LET—A convenient seven-roomed House wiih stable snd detached office, situated dote to the centre of the town. The garden (comprising quarter acie) is well stocked with liuit and otner trees. POYNTZ & CO. fP.O LET A thirtcen-roomed House X with one acre land, on the Wakanui road, within easy distance of the centre of the town. Attached to the house is a well and tastefully laid out garden planted with choice shrubs and flowers. POYNTZ & CO. * LL ACCOUNTS due to Dr Murdoch must be PAID within fourteen days from date to the undersigned, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken for their recovery. Clse POYNTZ & CO. AGENTS for the SALE of Andrew and Beaven’s Celebrated Chaff evtter and Horse Gears. POYNTZ & CO. EAST STREET, Ashbtjeton