‘‘jump in.” He is said to have glanced piteously at the man, and to have caressed him again and again with his trunk, finally falling down on his knees before him in mute entreaty to be taken back to his cage. This was at last done to the intense delight of the poor beast, who gave the most extrava gant tokens of his pleasure at not being taken away. The Zoological Society are greatly blamed for selling Jumbo, and the daily papers teem with indig nant letters of remonstrance, many writers offering to subscribe to a fund to buy Jumbo back. Of course the children who have so often enjoyed

rides on the great creature’s back are in much distress, and many quaint little letters from them are published. Millicent, aged nine, and her sister Grace, aged seven, “ hope the editor will do his best to save dear Jumbo being sent to America, and that the nasty chains may be taken off him at once. They will send the contents cf their money-box with the greatest plea sure to help to buy him back from Mr Barnum.” Lottie thinks that ‘-' surely ou.r good, humane Queen Victoria

would not allow him to be given away if she knew how fondly we children love Jumbo. And the little princesses will be so sorry, won’t they ?” Alice pleads—“ Please save old Jumbo, if you can. For I know I and my two sisters would give 6d each. Please do, do, do save him. If you don’t lor my sisters won’t go there any more.” Maggie R. is willing to sacrifice a new sixpence to help and retain her big pet, and adds that all her brothers and sisters will subscribe. And this show of sentiment was not confined to the writers of the letters; the Daily Tele graph devoted from one to two columns per diem to matters relating to “Jumbo’s fate,” and the Standard was quite pathetic in its references to “ the expatriation of Jumbo.” Henceforth who will venture to assert that the Eng lish are a phlegmatic nation ? All these efforts are, however fruitless; Barnum is inexorable and his heart impenetrable. From New York he telegraphs the fol lowing characteristic message :My compliments to editor Daily Telegraph and British nation. Fifty millions of American citizens anziously awaiting Jumbo’s arrival. My forty years’ in variable practice of exhibiting best that money could procure makes Jumbo’s presence here imperative. Hundred thousand pounds would be no inducej ment to cancel purchase. My largest tent seats 30,000 persons, and is filled twice each day. It contains four rings, in three of which three full circus com panies give different performances simultaneously. In the large outer ring, or racing track, the Roman hippo drome is exhibited. In two other im mense connecting tents my colossal zoological collection and museum are shown. In December next I visit Aus tralia in person, with Jumbo and my entire mammoth combination of seven shows, via California, thence, through Suez Canal. Following summer to London. I shall then exhibit in every prominent city in Great Britain. May afterwards return Jumbo to his old position in Royal Zoological Gardens. Wishing long long life and prosperity to the British nation, the Daily Tele graph, and Jumbo, I am the public’s obedient servant, P. T. Baknum.”

Jumbo has just been in Chancery. The Fellows of the Zoological Society contended that the Council had no right to sell Jumbo without their con sent. They therefore applied for an injunction. Mr Barnum’s agent (a Mr Davis) was examined in Court. How ever dangerous, he said, Jumbo might be in England, he would not prove dangerous in America, because the Transatlantic method of dealing with elephants differs entirely from that ob served in England. When asked whether this treatment involved cruelty, he naively confessed that the word was defined in a very different manner in the two countries. The application for the injunction was re fused, and Mr Barnum is at liberty to take Jumbo —if he can induce him to quit Regent Park. [Since the above was written we have learned by cable that the subject of this sketch was suc cessfully shipped, after great difficulty, and is now a denizen of the land across the “ silver streak.”

CORRESPONDENCE.

VVc do not hold ourselves responsible for (lie opinions expressed by our correspondents.

a', the Ashton cock may loudly cr.w ; but I'll stick ta Robin A fleck.

ROBIN AFLECK IN REPLY.

TO THE EdITOE. Sie, —Mr Thomas Taylor does not geeth to have taken kindly to the remarks made in my last letter, nor has he im proved the position in his reply. What I stated were facts, and facts are stubborn things that no one need feel ashamed of. If there was any of that natural modesty still extant in your correspondent he would never have penned such an egotistical effusion as appeared in his first letter. If he had wished to disprove what I said, the name was no obstacle. The poet says, “What’s in a name?” but Mr Taylor thinks otherwise. For my own part, I think “ Robin A fleck” equally as good, and that it looks quite as welll in the papers as “ Thos. Taylor.” If Mr Taylor is ambitious to have his name paraded in The Guaut'lAN and Mail that is no earthly reason why I should follow him. I simply stated, and may do so again, that if any person did make use of Mr Taylor’s name m connection with Mr Saunders it might possibly have been used in far worse com pany. Had Mr Taylor contented him self bv disclaiming such company, “ Robin” would never have troubled him self in the matter, but when ho launches forth in his gushing burst of admiration for Mr Ivess, and was so sure that it would be to the greatest interest of the best portion of the Wakanui constituency and the whole colony that Joseph Ivess should be returned, ho just showed what card he would like to play,

quite independent of any ballot box. Youi correspondent labours under the popular belief that without the names of “ Thos, Taylor” and “Joseph Jvess” the work would be a blank. Sir, I have carefully thought the matter ovlt, and have conn to the conclusion that the colony couk move along, and passably too, without tin valuable assistance of Messrs Taylor anc Ivess. As a humble individual I hav< been told that I shall come off secont beet; 1 have no desire to strive agains fate. Mr Thos. Taylor has, according b his written statement, secured a plac amongst the “ best portion.” lam there fore quite prepared to reflect over m; position in the second best company unti the ballot box shall reveal not who is th best or worst, t'' who is the first man i: the field, and lei me hope that that raa will not represent one portion but th whole portion—not one combination, bu the united electors of Wakanui. In cor elusion, let me say I’ve had misfortune IprfUlf aodnxut’, bat ay a heartaboon thei

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1882.



New Advertisements. -RS HAMPSON'S MISSION. MID-DAY PRAYER MEETINGS at Town Hall, half past twelve to half past one, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday. 447 e 'RS HAMPSON'S MISSION. I Meeting of Christian Workers at the Town Hall TO-NIGHT, at 7.30. InnHE North-east Coast of New Guinea J. (PAPUA).—The Secretary of the New Guinea Expedition will deliver his entertaining and instructive LECTURE on NEW GUINEA, at the Town Hall, Ashburton, on TUESDAY EVENING next, at 8 o'clock. Full particulars in i future issue. 455 e ' OST or STRAYED, Two HEIFERS (one spotted and one strawberry), two years old, from Ashburton County Saleyards, on or about 25th April last. A Reward of £1 will be given to any body giving information that will lead to their recovery. Apply to A. Edb, Alford Forest 45 te RENDERS are required for the SUP PLY of COALS and FIREWOOD for the Borough Schools. Coals at per ton, and Firwood at per cord ; to be delivered as required. Particulars to be obtained from the Secretary, and tenders to be for warded to Mr G. H St. Hill, Chairman of Committee, on or before 4 p. m. FRI DAY next. By order. J. WARD, 451 e Secretary. J' lUENSING DISTRICT OF THE J BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. I HEREBY DECLARE that at the POLLING for Local Option, held by me, i it the Resident Magistrate's Court, Ash surton, on MONDAY, the Bth day of ; Way, 1882, the votes were recorded as ollowp : [n favor of increase of Publicans' Licenses ... ... ... ... 25 Against increase of Publicans' Licen ses 37 Majority against 12 : n favor of increase of New Zealand Wine Licenses 2C L Lgainst increase of New Zealand Wine Licenses 34 Majority against 8 n favor of increase of Accommodation Licenses ... 26 Lgainst increase of Accommodation Licenses 32



Majority against 6 In favor of increase of Bottle Licen ses... 30 Against increase of Bottle Licenses... 32 Majority against 2 W. H. GUNDRY, 446 e Presiding Officer. rICENSING DISTRICT OF ASH- J BURTON. I HEREBY DECLVRE that at the POLLING for Local Option, held by me at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, for the above district on TUESDAY, the 9th May, 1882, the votes were recorded as follows : In favor of increase of Publicans’ Licenses ... 34 Against increase of Publicans’ Licen ses 16 Majority for 18 In favor of increase of New Zealand Wine Licenses ... 29 Against increase of New Zealand Wine Licenses 13 Majority for 16 In favor of increase of Accommoda tion Licenses ... ... ...^26 Against increase of Accommodation Licenses 17 Majority for 9 In favor of increase of Bottle Licen ses 23 Against increase of Bottle Licenses... 18 Majority for ... ... ... 6 W. H. GUNDIIY, 458 c Presiding Officer. MARK SCOTT, of Tinwald, do , hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at tho Tinwald Temperance Hall, on the seventh day of June, 1882, apply for a certificate autho rising tho issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at Tinwald, known as the Tinwald Hotel, containing twenty seven rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the ninth day of May, 1882. 457 e MARK SCOTT.



New Advertisements. QNE POUND REWARD. Strayed or Stolen from the Somerset Stables—One Blue Roan HACK, mare ; branded like g on near shoulder and near hip. Anyone returning the same to J. Mcßae, Somerset Stables, will receive the above reward. 498 e QNE HUNDRED ACRES GOOD WHEAT LAND. TO BE LET, with a right of purchase, 100 acres 100 OP GOOD WHEAT LAND, Ready for Cropping. Apply to WILLIAM SMITH, 449 e East street. Meetings. IN consequence of Mrs Hampson’s Lecture taking place To-morrow Night in the Town Hall, the ordinary MEETING of the DEBATING SOCIETY is POSTPONED till WEDNESDAY W. TOWNSHEND, 441 e Hon. Sec. Licensing Notices. I ALBERT JAMES HOWELL, of , South Rakaia, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at next Licensing Meeting, to be holdeu at the Courthouse, South Rakaia, on the Bth day of June next, apply for a certificate, authorising the issue of a Publican’s License, for a house situate at South Rakaia, and known as the South Rakaia Hotel, containing 20 rooms, exclusive of those required for use of family. Dated the Bth day of May, 18--2. 437 e A. J. HOWELL.



I JAMES WALLACE, Chertsey , Hotel, Chertsey, do hereby give no tice that I desire to obtain, and will at next Licensing Meeting, to be held at the Courthouse, South Rakaia, on the Bth day of June next, apply for a certificate, authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at Chertsey, and known as the Chertsey Hotel, con taining 10 rooms, exclusive of those re puired for the use of family. Dated the Bth day of May, 1882. ICENSING ACT, 1881. Notice is herein’ given that in pursu ance of “ The Licensing Act, 1831,” the Annual Meeting of Licensing Committees will be hold in the undermentioned dis tricts on the dates and at the places speci fied below, for the purpose of taking into consideration all applications made under the above Act, of which due notice is given to the Clerk of the Licensing Com mittees ; Borough of Ashburton—R. M. Court house, Ashburton, on Tuesdaj, the Gth of June. Ashburton—Temperance Hall, Tin wald, on Wednesday, 7th of J une. Upper Ashburton—Road Board Office, Westerfield, on Thursday, Bth of J une. Mount Somers —Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on Friday, 9th of June. All Courts to be held at Noon. 436 e J. WALLACE, Chertsey. R.



WALTER MARTIN, Clerk to Licensing Committee. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, 2nd May, 1832. 392 e NOTICE is hereby given that I John Bowick, of Alford Forest, Hotel keeper, desire to obtain, and will, at the Annual Licensing Meeting for the Licens ing district of Mount Corners to be holden at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on the ninth day of Juno, 1882, apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of the renewal of a publican’s license now held by me for the House situate at Alford Forest, and called the “ Alford Forest Hotel.” Dated this eighth day of May, 1882. 427 c JOHN BOWICK. Notice of application for a PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, WILLIAM HARRIS, of Winslow, do hereby give notice that 1 desire to ob tain, and will at the next Licensing Meet ing, to be holden at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, on the 7th day of June, 1882, apply for a certificate, authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at Winslow, known as the Railway ’Hotel, containing twenty rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this Bth day of May, 1882. 433 e WILLIAM HARRIS. AJOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, PATRICK O'SHANNASY, of Waterton, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, on the 7th day of June, apply for a certificate autho rising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at Waterton, containing seventeen rooms, exclusive of those used for the family. Dated this Bth day of May, 1882 439 e P. O’SHANNASY.



NOTICE of APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, THOM A c QUILL, of A aLburton, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashburton on the sixth day of June next, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at East street, Ashburton, and known as the Commercial Hotel, containing thirty-six rooms ex clusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 10th day of May, 1882 THOMAS QUILL, Ashburton, 452 e Hotel-keeper. Notice of application for a PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, 'iHOMAS QUILL, of Ashburton, c'o hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to bo holden at Ashburton on the sixth day of June next, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house situate at Ashburton Railway Station, called the Refreshment Rooms, containing two rooms exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 10i.h dav of Mav, 1882. T. QUILL, Ashburton, 453 e Hotel-keeper. SATURDAY, MAY 13, speciaiTentry MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions fiom Mr F. Lewis to j Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, The well-known Horse “ SANDY,” six years old ; good hunter. Sale at 1.30. T. BULLOCK, 455 e Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 13, MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr David Stewart to Sell by Public Auction, at the Baziar, Burnett street, on the above date— A LARGE-IZED Chaff-Cutter, i New two months ago ; No. 1 Reid and i Gray, suitable for steam or horse-power, ; Sale at 2 o’clock. , T. BULLOCK, i 460 e Auctioneer.



OTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I, JAM F.S SPENCER COMPTON, of South Rakaia, Hotelkeeper, desire to ob tain, and will at the Annual Licensing Meeting for the Licensing District of Scniili Rakaia to be holden at South Rakaia on the 9th day of June, 1882, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Renewal of a Publi an’s License now held by me for the house situated at South Rakaia, and known as the Rail way Hotel. Dated 9th May, 1882. 438 e JAMES SPENCER COMPTON. HE LICENSING ACT, 1881. I, EDWIN OLIVER, of Wheatstone, being the holder of a Publican’s License in respect of the house and premises situ ate at Wheatstone, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at the Tinwald Temperance Hall on the 7th day of June next, apply for the Removal of the License for the aforesaid house and premises to a house situate at Tin vald. Dated the Cth day of May, 1882. rpHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE-ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED BVEUV EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. 423 e EDWIN OLIVER.



J. T. Ford and Co. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Messrs j. t. ford & co. are instructed by Mr Geo. Cole, to sell by Public Auction early in June HIS REALLY FIRST CLASS Farm, CONTAINING 241 ACRES, Situate at Wakanui. Full particulars of which will be pub lished shortly. J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., 431 e Agents. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS tfe COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Fhiedlander 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, s a guarantee that the business entrusted to our caie will he 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 Tenders. WANTED— TENDERS for ERECT? ING 130 Chains tENCING. 420 e JAMESON & ROBERTS. Lost. L O s T A CHURCH SERVICE, on Sunday, 30th April. The finder will be rewarded on returning same to the Post Office, Ashburton. 424 e To Let and for Sale. SEED WHEAT. ON SALE —A small quantity, very clean. Early application necessary. H. MOFFATT, 344 e Wakanui Mill. FOR SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con taining 284| Acres, well watered, nitrated 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 OR SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 410 e JAMESON & ROBERTS rji O LET. !he FARM belonging to Messrs Cowan and Tonies (lately in the occupa tion of Mr Francis Cass), Wakanui, comprising the following : Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a Irl3p Rural Section 2840G—387a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407 —234 a 3r lOp All the above can be had as one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. Apply, ?98e MATSON, COX & CO. finO lET, to a good tenant, at alow £ Rental, a FARM of 900 Acres. Land is all fenced, is partly laid down in grass, and is well watered. Apply for particulars Office of this Paper. 23c Public Notices. LEAHY - has Arrived in Ashburton, and may be CONSULTED temporarily at Quill’s Hotel. 376 e O T C E I hereby authorise Mr L. H. Wilkins i receive all monies on accounts placed i his hand for collection. W. G. ROSS. Ashburton, Feb. 11, 1882. 797 d N O T 1 0 TO PASSENGERS. B- The Coach to Craoroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail will be carried on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 277 e Proprietor. fJIRESPASS NOTICE. Any person found TRESPASSING on the Lagmhor Estate, or damaging the fences, will be PROSECUTED. DONALD M'LEAN, 313 e Lagmhor. W MONTGOMERY & CO.’S AC . COUNTS must all be PAID before SATURDAY, May 14th, or pro ceedings will be taken. 428 e B. HUGHES. OTIC E. ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT E. S. Bean (Late of Montgomery and Co., Limited), HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS as above, next to Mr Jos. Clark’s Office, in WEST STREET, and hopes, by civility and attention, to merit a fair share of public support. Agent for the Springfield Coal Go. Coal,Firewood, Posts, Rails, Stakes, &c. Orders taken for Bricks, Cement, Lime, Timber, efec. Oats, Bran, Chaff, Chicken Wheat, &c. Note the Address— NEXT MR JOSEPH CLARK’S, WEST STREET. 18Xo



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. 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 Cornaacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts ! Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and i-chests 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 Wool Sales in Chbistchubch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Oub Stobes. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, MAY 23. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. gjjjeuußawatr awuwmiuu. 'um iin w i iwh^bhiw T. Bullock. T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE i AND ENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Asiibubton. |jl O R SALE. Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of R.S. 7767. T. BULLOCK. O S E. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, :ether with a Dwelling-House of 6 oms, situated about one mile from the wn Belt North. T. BULLOCK. 0 E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to ssrs Everett Bros., drapers, tpply to T. BULLOCK.



0 E SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE in Moore street, at a very low rental —vn,., 10s per week. 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. F O R S A L E also, GIC, SPRING CART, new ; second hand. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, OR TO LET. LOT 2, Trevorton, with Comfortable COTTAGE erected thereon. Also, TWO ACRES LAND, near the above. The reason for disposing of this property is that the owner has taken a small Farm. Apply to 1 T. BULLOCK. M O N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Public Companies. "TVJ ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY". Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Firo Fund Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,2-13 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND C 0.,? East street. 774 c Government publications. District Court Rules, Land Transfer Handy-Book and Acts, Joint Stock Com panies Acts, &c.) on Sale at Office of this Paper]



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4050 Business Notices. JAMES TUCKER, Jun., Farrier and General Blacksmith, Wakanui road (next Central Hotel), having taken the forge lately in the occupation of Mr James Cavanagh, begs to solicit a share of public support. Being a thorough practi cal Sheer, J. T. is confident that his work only needs to be tried to be appre ciated. 443 e James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER, He guarantees that the very best quality and quantity will be procurable for the money. His motto will bo CASH ONLY. The purchaser w ; ll thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad book debts. JAMES BAKER, Havelock Stueit (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). 391 e fXIHIS isn’t a menagerie,’’ sharply B observed an irascible deacon to a man who was trying to force a passage through the crowd at Mr Mayo’s Green grocery Shop, next to the Royal Hotel. “ No, I presume not,” returned the stranger, “ or they wouldn’t leave any of the animals to block up the entrance.” Fresh Fruit and Vegetables cart be ob tained at the above shop daily. 912 d OTI C E OP REMOVAL. J. J. Doyle, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &c., Wishes to inform bis patrons and the public (hat 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 -Jyp O T I 0 E TO Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates, at his Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. CHAS. W. GREEN, May 4, 1882. 402 e



rpHE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Ale and Porter Of first-class quality, at reasonable rates. A quantity of Yeast and Grains always on hand. G. WOOD, (Late of the Ashburton Brewery), 75e Resident Manager. LFORD BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, bog 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. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 858 d rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE, To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for tho coming searon. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of (ho 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. fTIHE Undersigned wish to intimate that ■*" they are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different makes, comprising the “ McSherry," “Champion,” “Farmers’ Friend,” and “ Anglo-American,” at the Lowest Prices, and arc 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.) 240 c BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, Whole sale and Retail, a 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 BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N.B.—On Sale, a largo quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallor. Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d



gADDLERY, SADDLERY. The undersigned bogs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special attention to his now present Stock of SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note Address^®* - James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 2G5d J-J 00 T FACTORY. GOOD NEWS. M. NEALAS and CO. wish to inform the public of Ashburton and District that they have started a BOOT FACTORY, and that, having obtained the latest im provements in Machinery, &c., will be able to turn out an article superior to any ever seen in Canterbury. The above firm hope that settlers in the County will sup port what is undoubtedly a LOCAL INDUSTRY. 73Cd [a caud. ] PENG ELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 185 G. 707 d i A 'v Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 39f>e JF YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, li I * w GO ' r , TO A' ■ <?. DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED I NORMS PRINTED—“To Let ’ and ’ “ For Sale ” —can be obtaL.c lat the Guardian Office



Business Notices. oCALEXH I B I T I O N ch in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Inline Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurline and City of Perth. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN JACKETS, Nice fitting goods. Several cases of New Millinery, Plush, Seal and Velvet Hats and Bonnets, in Ore Variety Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices A Great Variety of the new Biver, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Englan (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 and Flannels jm opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard, CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s fid. 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 fid 10 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A. O. begs 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.



A S all with brains, and even those with XjL none to speak of, have by this time solved my enigma, it must give place to the present advertisement.—l take this opportunity to again thank all my cus tomers sincerely for their liberal and continued support since commencing business for myself over a ago. They seem not to be tired me or my goods ; and certainly it con tinues to be a pleasure as well as my busi ness to attend every day upon their wants and wishes. Judging by my largely in creasing trade, the Packet Teas (care fully Selected and properly Blended) are giving great satisfaction to'consumers. A FRESH CONSIGNMENT JCST TO HAND. Seasonable Fruits in Variety. Grocery and Italian Goods on Sale as usual. Good Butter and Fresh Eggs purchased at Best Market Price. H. M. Carson’ Fruit and Italian Warehouse, nex Bank of New Zealand, East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’a Pure Blended Teas, in packets an boxes. go LFO R D FOREST The undersigned have always on hand for sale POSTS, KAILS, STAKES, STRAINERS. AND FIREWOOD, In any quantity. BUILDING TIMBER FOR STABLE As per order. All outside the Bush. GOOD SECURE PADDOCK FOR HORSES. Cooper Brothers. N.B.—Delivered in any part of County, as per order. 2 TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. • Having combined the two Busina together, and by keeping a good LOAF at 5d and ICozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Fbb Trade andFREETBADE will Stick toYo B. LANCASTEB. Si Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement importers, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Pansomes’ Fnginesand 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 hinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent : FREDK. PAVITT, 550 Ashburton. W. H. GUN DRY, INSTATE & STATION AGK'T, Ll LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 0, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., Ac. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN’ SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. P O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock* Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY ONEY TO LEU On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest currep' vates. Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO Bit (under the Land Transfer Act.