EXPORT OF CHEESE FROM N. Z. TO THE UNITED KINGDOM.

We take the following from our Wai ■- mate contemporary: —“To the editor of the Waimate Times: —Sir, —Mr Thomas Yarr, of Greenpark, sent home some cheese, manufactured by himself last season, by Captain Setten, of the ship Pleiades, in order to test the practica bility or otherwise of bringing cheese in . good condition from New Zealand to Eng land in sm ordinary sailing vessel. I en close Captain Setten’s reply to Mr Yarr for your perusal, and with full permission to publish all or part of it if you think it worth while. From a perusal of the letter you will see that Captain Setten put himself to great trouble to test the case, and that his endeavors were highly suc cessful; and as his experience may be of advantage to others who may try the same experiment, probably you will think with me that it ought to be published, and I hope that in an early edition you may find a corner for it. I may also inform you that Mr Yarr supplies the Oamaru market with several tons every year, for which Messrs Spence and Bee are agents, and I am certain the quality cannot be surpassed. I am, etc., A Constant Reader. —‘London, June, 1881. T. Yarr, Esq. Dear Sir,—l herewith forward you aP.0.0. for , being the net pro ceeds of the four cheese sent under my charge. They were in excellent condition, but had I not taken the precaution that I did I am afraid I should not have been so successful. I have also succeeded in bringing a ton on my own account, which was got from Pigeon Bay. One half these cheeses proved to be new and the other eld. They were supposed to be all of the latter. lam not a judge as to the age of cheese in general, but to be clearly under stood I will class them thus— ‘ Old,’ ‘Older,’ ‘Oldest.’ Yours I shall class as the first, and what I should really term tolerably new, as they were quite yellow on the outside; the older ones discolored on the outside without being very hard (this I consider a good safe cheese for exportation) ; the oldest ones very hard and dry, and which I am of opinion there would not be the slightest risk in sending Home. I had shelves put up in the foremost cabin close to the saloon door, being about the coolest berth in the ship. During the cold weather they remained firm and solid, but I took iihe precaution to turn them every week. Going through the tropics was a most trying time, the thermometer at 86deg. in the cheese-room, with the port and door c pen. The oil came out of the new cheese very freely, and several pieces fell cut of them through the opening in the shelves in one night. X filled the shelves ia and took the precaution to turn the cpeeses during the hot weather every morning. The older ones remained firm, although rather greasy on the outside. The oldest ones remained perfectly dry and hard, although I noticed that after passing through the hottest weather several of them cracked and sank in the centre, which I don’t think was any detriment to the cheese. I conclude it was owing to the re-action. As your case was in one of the cabins, I thought it advisable to open it, which I did on April 2l), having been then at sea 53 days, and hjiving had about a fortnight’s very hot weather. I found the two that were packed in the case inside tolerably dry and firm ; the other two were soft and ojly, especially the one that was encased iij. linen or calico. This had also turned bfack and smelt badly. Ido not consider ill a good plan to cover them with calico, an it retains the oil, which becomes p itrid, and also keeps the cheese too njoist. I; is quite necessary to have it abound the cheese in order to keep it together, as I find they are liable to crack, ll feel positive that one would not have kftpt another week had I not taken off the covering, scraped it, and put it with mine. The otherii might have arrived in good oMer, but 1 doubt it after the experience o:! my own. I did not think it advisable t< close them up again, so I put them on tl e shelves with mine, and they kept splendidly. lam of the opinion there would not be the slightest difficulty for New Zealand cheese to stand the voyage t<| England, provided they are tolerably old, sound, and dry when packed, weight nit to exceed 251bs (as over that the fer nientation appears greater), packed in king tussock grass (not hay), such as you hid the two afore mentioned in, and sent si> as not to arrive in England in the hottest months, as they would have an opportunity of becoming and remaining firm and hard again after passing through tlie tropics. It may be as well to inform y|>u of the different temperatures they ware subject to, but of course allowance vjould : have to be made for being stowed uji the ship’s hold. After leaving New Zealand the temperature gradually got cijioler, and when off Cape Horn the tljiermometer was 46. In a fortnight after (<;nd right through the tropic of Capricorn) itj- was 86deg. with the port and door open ; through the tropic of Cancer 80deg. with a windsail leading into the room and port open (the cheese remained tolerably firm in that temperature) ; after passing the tropics.and in latitude 30deg. north it was 70; latitude 40deg., north 65deg., and on my arrival in London on the Ist June, it was 60deg. I sold the cheese by private contract for 6d per lb, and pro bably had it been put in the English market it would have fetched more. : Trusting to see you on my arrival in Can terbury.—l am, A-c., W. Setten.’ ”

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1882.



; Jbbsbts v. Shorthorns. —Misunder- | ijtood : Miss Argent (anxious to discover ( tjie opinion of the new curate on her - favorite costume). “I hope you don’t disapprove of jerseys, Mr Bullock 1” The litev Mr Bullock (on his hobby) . well, no, not exactly, although my experience leads , iae to prefer “shorthorns.” f . HouloWay’s Pills.—A certain cure for ijleadaches, Bile, Loss of Appetite, and Low tjtess of Spirit. —These Pills can be taken with mfc danger from wet or cold, and require no ijaterruptiou from business or pleasure. They ilct mildly on the bowels, strengthen the i-tomachi' and promote a healthy action of the diver, whereby they purify the blood, cleanse }he skin, brace .the .nerves, and invigorate the whole system. They effect a truly wonderful change <■ in a debilitated constitution, as they ‘ifreate a healthy appetite, correct indigestion, remove bile, giddiness, headache, and palpita ■iiimsbf'the heart. Plain directions for the use at once so mild and efficacious, < to each box.



Advertisements. FtpAY,' ynt JANUARY, 1882. WOOD’S STRING ALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. BULLOCK has received in jolions from the Proprietor to ulifio Auction, at the Bazaar, net, on the above date | " A WOpD’S STRING Wi 100 Zfanras and all latest 3m nearly new, r having: only acres. - Terms at gale. ■= v<ii Sale at 2 o'clock^ * ' T.-BULLOCK, - jU/ Auctioneer. B. re* er Ten Acres . GRASS LAND, blJafl'.vtitJr a Dwelling-House of 6 J ’ '* 1 about one mile from the T. BULLOCK.



Meetings. PUBLIC O T I C E. MEETING OF FARMERS AND OTHERS. At the request of several Farmers, I hereby call a meeting of persons interested in the Grain Traffic on the Ashburton Forks Railway. The meeting to be held at Messrs Morgan and Hibb’s Store, Methven, on WEDNESEAY, the 11th instant, at 4 p.m., to consider the question of drawing up a Memorial to the railway authorities for the better regulation of the Grain Traffic, etc., at the stations on .this line. JULIAN JACKSON. January sth, 1882. 521 d Amusements. T 0 GREAT W N HALL. SUCCESS OF LYON’S TOURISTS In their CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, Which will be repeated To-night. To-night. Preceded by the laughable Sketch IRISH JUSTICE. Admission —Is, 2s, and 3s. 625 d H G E Exhibition E ’ S OF NEW ZEALAND FOREST SCENERY, NOW being SHOWN in Tancred street, opposite Lucas’ Boarding-house, next to Fowler’s Buildings. Victoria and New South Wales Exhibition Medals. Admission—ls ; Children, 6d. Arrangements Made for Families. Orders taken for Carving. 509 d



B A Z A A R ! BAZAAR!! 23rd Will be held in the TOWN HALL, 20th, 21st, JANUARY, 1882, In Aid of the CATHOLIC CHURCH BUILDING FUND, ASHBURTON. 506 d To Let. T O E T. A FIYE-ROOMED COTTAGE Trevorton, adjoining Mr Mayo’s. Apply to W. R. BOYLE, 530 d Moore street. npO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 B OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. A pply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d Tenders. T E N D E R S. TENDERS will be received at my office until 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 21st instant for the Erection of a VILLA RESIDENCE in Ashburton. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton until Monday, 16th instant, and after that date at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. C. MADDISON, Christchurch. Hereford street, Christchurch. 520 d TENDERS are invited for HARVEST ING 400 Acres of OATS, in lots of 100 Acres or more, to be either cut with a String Binder or Hand-tied. Tenders to be sent in not later than noon of MONDAY, the 9th inst. For particulars apply to DONALD M'LEAN, Lagmhor. Lagmhor, sth Jan., 1882. 515 d



TENDERS Wanted for CUTTING, STOCKING and CARTING about 280 Acres of Oats at Westerfield. Good stabling and water on the ground. Tenders, addressed Office of this Paper or the Undersigned, to be in by noon of Thursday, 121 h inst. JOHN HAWDON, 453 d Westerfield. RENDER FOR HARVESTING. Tenders are invited for Reaping, Stock ing, and Stacking 220 ACRES of WHEAT and 20 ACRES of OATS, situ ated at Dromore. Tenders to be sent to our Office not later than SATURDAY, January 7th. 496 d MATSON, COX & CO. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS FOR STREET LIGHTING. Alternate TENDERS are invited for LIGHTING the Street Lamps with GAS I or KEROSENE for Eight Months, from 22nd February to 21st October. Specifi cations and conditions can be seen at the Council’s Office, Burnett street. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than 12 noon on MONDAY, the 9th January, 1882. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 19th Dec., 1881. 379 d Public Notices. DIARRHCEA AND DYSENTRY CONQUERED



BT MONK’S Herbal Extract. 3 oz. Bottles ... ... 2s Large do 4s Mr Monk has been experimenting with the “ Herbal Extract ” for over four years, and has at length produced a Medicine that he can with confidence re commend to both old and young alike. This medicine has none of the evil effects of the usual remedies, and can bo guaranteed to be purely herbal. N.B.—The Proprietor or his Agent will , be IN ASHBURTON on SATURDAY with a large supply, and can be inter viewed at Shearman's. Hotel. 629 d jyj-OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. The following Candidates have been Nominated to fill the vacancies in the Mount Hutt Road Board EDWARD CHAPMAN. JOHN AVIS PANNETT, DUNCAN CAMERON, Clones. A POLL will be taken on WEDNES DAY, the 11th instant, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the School, Barrhill, and at the Road Board Office, Methven. W. B. COMPTON, 822 d Returning Officer, BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bones in any quantity, at £3 per , ton. Address, F. Ma r o, Hampstead Bone Mills. 834 c



T. Bullock; SATURDAY, 7TH JANUARY. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Proprietor, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date— I Walter A. Wood’s Wire BINDER 1 Samuelson’s Reaping MACHINE 1 Hornsby Reaping MACHINE Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 612 d Auctioneer. BAZAAR. SATURDAY, JANUARY 7TH. SPECIAL ENTRY. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Proprietor to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, 7TH JANUARY, Four First-class | Draught Horses, Namely— Bay Gelding Farmer, syrs, sound and stauncKT Bay Gelding Sam, 6yrs, sound and staunch. Black Gelding Duke, 7yrs, sound and> staunch. Bay Mare Flower, 7yrs, sound. Sale at 1.30. T. BULLOCK, 513 d Auctioneer. THURSDAY izth JANUARY. AUCTION SALE AT R AKA lA, MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Dr J. H. M‘Konzie (in consequence of his leaving the dis trict), to sell by Public Auction, at his residence, near the Railway Station, Rakaia, on the above date, the whole of his household Furniture & Effects Comprising —Sitting Room, Dining Room, Bed Room, and Kitchen Furniture, etc., etc., as follows : Kidderminster Carpet, 12 x 15, Loo, Gipsy and American Folding Table, Large Easy Chairs, in maroon repp, 6 Austrian dark bentwood Chairs, Bronze Lamp, Bracket do, with extra glasses, Lace Curtains, Fenders and Fire Irons, Kauri Desk (made to order) with drawers and presses, Double Iron Bed stead and Bedding, Camp Bed, Kauri Chest Drawers, Looking Glasses, English Cane Seated Chairs, Dinner Service, Plain white and gold Tea Service, Green majolica Dessert Service (for 6), Claret Jug and Decanters, Tumb lers, Glasses, Pictures, Kitchen Utensils, Garden Tools, etc., etc., too numerous to mention Also, Very Superior American Buggy, by “Ivers,” and the well-known buggy Horse,Silver-Plated Harness, Saddle and Bridle, Five-chambered Revolver, Lawn Tennis Set com plete etc., etc.



531 d T. JiUbLiUUii., Auctioneer. T. Bullock, AU CT I Oj_N EER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. fj'l O FARMERS, For Sale, 800 Cross-bred LAMBS. 1 T. BULLOCK. SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F jO R SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable lor cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. O ATS. O FOR SALE. —FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, M o N E y. L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers, T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE.—That valuable piece of Land opposite ‘ ■ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a 3r 28p, situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. —Stable and Loose-boxes opposite the County Saleyards. Also, Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, jlately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to cake in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. ' T. BULLOCK. OR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. r T. BULLOCK- Loat. LOST, between the Hinds and Rangi tata, on the 19th of November last, a white and tan Scotch Colley SHEEP DOG. Answers to the name of “ Shot.” A Reward will be given to any person returning the same to Mcßae’s Stables. 533 d Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. . 46a C. W. Ireland, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a pOACHEES BEWABE! All Persons found TRESPASSING on the Westerfield Estate without the sanc tion of the undersigned, in quest of fish or game, will be prosecuted according to 1 D. OLIVER, 1 437 d 0. a HAWDON.



is if- ■ ■/ ? .it<i |f i ■'■ Matson, Cox* and Go. Matson, Cox, & Co. ’ A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We'have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire j j i . Posts Rails Staples Tnrnip Seeds of all desc tions ClovertSeeds do Timothy Cbcksfbbt Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Woon SiAi.ES in Uhbistchxteoh, and to make



LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores, FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JANUARY 17. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d W. H. Qundry. W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 7,8, and 9, Posts’ arid Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Whisky'j Brandy Port ['Best Brands Sherry j Claret J Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. Agent bob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST . MENT SOCIETY.



Lot 81, North West Belt, containing J-acre, with good four-roomed cottage thereon. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY.



O R SALE. Section 58, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s grain store. This is one of the best sites in Tinwald, either for a shop or grain store, having good frontage to the railway line and being so close to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the Temperance Hall, Graham street. W. H, GUNDRY.



F R S E. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms easy. W, H. GUNDRY, jyj- ON E Y TO LEND, On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current rates. Apply to W. H. Grundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Lana Transfer Act.) Educational. A D I E S' SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY”JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan tages, based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted to His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M, Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C.A. Watson] and Rev. W. A, Pasco*. Ssi*



J. T. Ford and Co. TUESDAY, JAN. 10, 1882. AT THE SPREAD EAGLE HOTEL TO CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. EXTENSIVE Clearing Sale CONSISTING OF HORSES, CATTLE, FARM IMPLEMENTS, BUGGIES, &c., &c. Messrs j. t. ford & co. are favored with instructions from various owners to hold a LARGE CLEARING SALE, At the Spread Eagle Hotel, ON TUESDAY, ioth JANUARY, Consisting of—



~| A First-class Draught Geldings and -I" Mares 8 25 88 1 1 1 2 9 1 1 Yearlings and Two-year Olds Head Fat Cattle Head 18-months Heifers and Steers Reid and Gray 3-Horse Dray, with frame (nearly new) Kidd 3-Horse Dray (nearly new) Three-furrow Plough, by Reid and Gray Sets Shaft Harness Sets Plough and Leading Harness English-made Carriage (almost new) Double-seated Buggy (almost new) Quantity of Firewood Posts and Rails And a lot of other things too numerous to mention. EXTRA ENTRIES Will be received by MESSRS FRTEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton. J. T. FORD & CO., 439 d Auctioneers. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, 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 Fribdlandbr Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is 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 Public Companies. SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE ca Capital ... £1,000,000. Head Office, 151, West George street, Glasgow. General Manager ; W. W. W. Reid. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : J. STUART REID, General Agent, Wellington. Messrs Tucker andßestell having been appointed AGENTS for the Ashburton District for the above Company, are now prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. FRED. H. BARNES, 248 d Agent for Canterbury. IVTORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE jy INSURANCE COMPANY, Capital ... ... £2,000,000, Are now prepared to effect Insurances on Growing Crops and Threshing Machinery. POYNTZ & CO., Agents, 424 d Ashburton. "VTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN- X 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 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c rjIHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. published evert evening. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian was the FIRST DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal.



For Sale. F OR SALE CHEAP. One HARVESTER and BINDER (wire and string complete) by W. A. Woods. In first rate order ; new last season. P. & D. DUNCAN, 495 d Ashburton. (JIHE COMING HARVEST. MESSRS REID & GRAY have on on Sale, at their Works, Cameron street, all descriptions of WIRE and TWINE of best quality, at lowest current rates. 451 d OR SALE. Three ENGINES, Three COMBINES, and Three ELEVATORS, in complete working order. Trial given. Apply to i JOSEPH CLARK,, East street, 452 d Ashburton. O R S A L E -i- BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 314 d Ashburton F o R S A L Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404 —95a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a IrlSp Rural Section 28406—387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407 —234 a Sr lOp £. All the above can be had as one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down ill English grass, and well fenced, witll plenty of water. ? » Apply, I 213 d MATSON], COX & CO. ! SALE BY SHE UNDER. SIGNED'. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horae Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO.



O P R I N! T E R S. MACHINE FOR SALE, FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with ■ rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Business Notices. jQ Y S E N T E R Y. The most reliable remedy, and one that; appears in almost every case to be at- : tended with satisfactory results, is It is depended upon in the North Island and on the West Coast as an anti dote to the disease. Prepared from the Native Plant by J. H. NODING, Manufacturing Chemist, Colombo Street, Christchurch. 510 d LFORD BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, HEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. 851 c Wills street. Ashburton Koromiko, THE NATIYE REMEDY, QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78d



s UFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. GK J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 24d. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... lsd. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c Great reduction in WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a FERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferricr’s aeries of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d. 219 c Building and friendly socie- TIBS’ ACTS, on Sale at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. The new grocery establish ment, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. _ ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still goings on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c LFO 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 SECURE PADDOCK POE HORSES. Cooper Brothers. N.B.—Delivered in any part of the County, as per order. 226 a



’ o bIS MS' g § 1 ? CD 8-g I GOING! GOING!! GOING!!! Ready Money Richards jls CLEARING OUT of Ashburton, January 15th. Parties requiring the CHEAPEST DRAPERY and CLOTHING ever OFFERED had better give him a call AT ONCE AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. 118 d



Has much pleasure in informing the public of the Ashburion County that he will PLACE HIS SERVICES at the dis posal of the Electors of the County, and be most happy to supply them with all AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Second Shipment just to hand, ex “ Norman M'Leod.” Judge of candidates for the future by their actions in the past. A. O. has no objection to be judged by that test. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : 2 Cases Frillings, at 4£d, 6d, lOd, and Is per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at fid, Bd, lOd, and Is, greatly reduced 1 Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, fid 4 Cases Prints, at fid ; former price, 8d 1 Case Ladies’ Fichus, from 3s fid up wards 3 Cases Ladies’ Straw Hats and Bonnets, at little over half-price 2 Cases Cretonnes, at 8d to 2s —beautiful pattern 1 Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarettes in all shades 2 Cases Ladies’ Gloves, Taffetta and Jersey, all at reduced prices. DRESS GOODS. 4 Cases Black Alpaca at lOd (see patterns) 2 Cases Black Persian Cords, at Is, Is 4d to Is 9d 3 Cases French Merinos, all shades, splendid value, from 2s 2 Cases Ladies’ Embossed Hose, in wine and mulberry shades Children’s Hose in all colors Gloves in endless variety, from fid per pair 6 Cases New Washing Materials —Attila Cloth, Oatmeal Cloth, Sea Shades, Navy Blue, Creams, Cardinals, Browns, etc., etc. DRESSMAKING. Special attention given to the making up of Ladies’ Costumes. Prices strictly moderate, and a perfect fit guaranteed. MILLINERY.



A large stock of Trimmed Hats, Bon nets, etc., to select from. Ladies’ Hats and Bonnets trimmed and made up in the most fashionable style. Prices very moderate. BOOTS. As usual, I hold an immense stock of Ladies’ and Children’s Boots at prices to suit everyone. Gentlemen’s Boots in great variety, from 8s 6d. CLOTHING. L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Goods, as shown at late Show. Men’s Suits in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Geelong in great variety. Men’s Trousers and Vests at moderate prices. Men’s Hats from 2s 6d upwards. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Suits made to measure from 84s, oi English, Scotch, Irish, or Colonial Tweeds. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Davis VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE (the best machine ever invented). Send for sample of work. ANDREW ORR, IMPORTER, &o. Ashburton. Nov. 19th, 1881. 87Jd THE following ACTS, passed last Session, can be obtained at Pub lished Prices at Office of this Paper : Corrupt Practices Prevention Fencing Regulation of Elections Representation Canterbury Rivers Amendment Public Reserves Property Tax Gaming and Lotteries Volunteer Property Assessment Act Amendment Licensing. j



Poyntz and 00. ■. /J 8 WALTER A. ,f r D’ TWINE Binder & Harvester sft. 6in. and 6ft 61n OA# Eight of the world'shighejt£prini were awarded to W. A. Wood'd I Harvest ing Machine. '”' f Special First at the Melbornrhe ! Sxhibl tion. The competitors of the “Wood,'* being dissatisfied with their defeat at the trial, appealed to the Commissioners ol the Exhibition for another tfiaL This being granted, A second trial was hgld on December 23 last, at Atistraliay when their Machine was again victorious, competing against the Mc(>)rnifck, Os borne, and Deering Twine Binders.' POYNTZ & COi, vvfij.-Agents, Messrs poyntz & 00.. wish to draw special attention to .their re* vised list of properties, viz., ':I/. ,i 3 FARMS ; ■, . •. i 300 acres, close to Wakanui creek, well improved, part in crop, balance in English grass. 'll



397 acres, R.S. 26616 and 26655; well watered and close to the Railway Station. 632 acres, R.S. 27192, 27191; part in wheat, balance in tussocks; 117 acres, Wakanni, R. S. 28:239; to be sold on very reasonable terms; 78J acres, Wakanui creek; sui table ‘for • dairy farm. 479 acres, R.S. 34036, and others all in native. /r f -564 acres, R.S. 27493 and 27494,.capital sheep farm good improvements. 260 acres, R.S. 28111,. 28U2,partly in crop. .-.if 360 acres, at Waterton, all in c:rbp;‘ '6 1200 acres, R.S. 25413, and other 1 Splendid sheep farms; exceptionally good improvements. 220 acres, R.S. 32367 and 32356, in native • , ; r r: W TOWN SECTIONS : - T.S. 118, 119, near Messrs Cunningham grain store. T.S. 465, 466, 467, Tancred street, f. T.S. 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox and Walker streets. T.S. 822, 828, 818, 689, 676, s]iß, 316. T.S. 742, 743. HOUSE PROPERTIE S: "



A seven-roomed, overlooking the Domain within two minutes walk 'Of the centre of the town and . Hallway Station, well fenced, and tastefully laid out. , : Wl ! A four-roomed house in Burneitstreet. A five-roomed house in Tanored atrfelbt. Two well-built four-roomed hoiyus in Peter street. ; >i. i SUBURBAN PROPERTIES: 3 acres of land, in Walsh's paddock, well fenced. .. .! Several sections on the Alford forest road, suitable for building Sites. A ten-roomed house, with two acres of land, having long frontage, on the Wakanui road. ; Two four-roomed houses, on East Town Belt. A five-roomed house on back East Rolt. A good four-roomed house neat tie Gas Works. POYNTZ & CO. Agents, Ashburton. F R E . Two second-hand McCormick’s Reapers and Binders, Also, : i ) One Deering Twine Reaper and Bihder. POYNTZ & 00. O K S A L E. Andrews and Beaven’s Straw Elevtaors, I with patent tines, from L 66 up* = wards, capable of delivering to 1 height of 24ft. »- POYNTZ *|oO.



FTIHE UNDERSIGNED have £3,000 to invest on freehold security in sums to suit borrowers, at current rates of interest. OfTI 1 Poyntz and CW. ! , ■fl'iS.'UM AGENTS. , r ASHBURTON,