than do it*’ And he has “ gone in foi a hanging.”

THE ASHBTJETCXN; GTIAEDiAE 1 , EEIDAY, JULY 14, 1882.



. .Holloway’s Pills. —The changes of tem perature arid weather frequently upset persons ’ who are most careful of their health, and most particular in their diets. These corrective, purifying, and gentle aperient Pills are the best remedy for all defective actions of the digestive organs; they augment the appetite, strengthen the stomach, correct biliousness, and carry off all that 1 is noxi&us frotn the system. Holloway’s Pills -are Composed of rare balsams, uumixed with baser matter,' and on that account are pe culiarly well adapted for the young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained fame in the past, so*will it preserve it in the future by itsrenovatingandinvigorating qualities and its incapacity of doing harm.—[Advt.]



New Advertisements. XTTANTED .KNOWN, that two W Gentlemen can be accommodated with BOARD and RESIDENCE in a private family, near the Church of Eng land. Apply ,to Wiiham Smith, East street. ' jU4 E G N DIVINE SERVICE will be conducted in the Elgin Schoolroom next SUNDAY 'AFTERNOON, at 3 o’clock. jl 14 10. G. T.*-The Ordinary WEEKLY . MEE'nNG. of the Star of the East Lodge, No. j>2, will in future be held on ’ FRIDAY instead of Saturday Evening, ‘commencing Saturday, July 15. A. COOK, jl 14 L.D. RACING CLUB. The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above will be held at Quill’s Hotel, on FRIDAY, July 21, at 8 p.m. Business: To receive the Balance-sheet, Elect Officers' for ensuing season, con sider advisability of holding a Spring Meeting, and other busi ness that maybe introduced by members. J. C. BELL, jl 14 Sec. A. R. Club.



SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 15th JULY. 1 Contractor’s WHARE, on Wheels 1 Set HARNESS and 'SUNDRIES, * L F RED HARRISON, /V- Auctioneer.



WEDNESDAY, JULY 19. At 12 o’clock. Trees! Trees! IMPORTANT FRUIT-TREE SALE. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction i at his Booms, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 19; 1,000 APPLES, on blight-proof stocks, 2,3, and 4 years old 1,000 APPLES, other kinds 600 FEARS 1,000 PLUMS 600 PEACHES 600 APRICOTS 600 CHERRIES 260 NECTARINES 250 WALNUTS 250 BLACK MULBERRIES 200 WHITE DO. 100 FIGS . 1,000 FILBERTS 100 HARDY ORANGE TREES And a large quantity of Forest Trees and Shrubs. The above splendid lot of Trees are ftftm ah .Otago Nursery, and will be, with- Ant doubt, the grandest lot of Fruit Trees ever disposed -of in the district. Each guaranteed true to name, and also a large quantity upon guaranteed blight-proof stocks. ALFRED HARRISOIJ, jl 14 Auctioneer.



c |ITY LOAN OFFICE) East street, Ashbustok. S.- Balek, • LICENSED PAWNBROKER, Money advanced, from 2s 6d to LSOO, on Deeds, Gold and Silver Watches, Jewellery, Firearms, Musical Instruments, Clothing, and every description of pro perty, A large stock of New and Second hand Watches, and all kinds of Jewellery kept in Stock, which will be sold at ex ■ eeptionally low prices. New and Second hand Clothing Bought and Sold. Milner’s t Fireproof Safe specially purchased for the * protection of property. Business strictly private and confi dential. • Business hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. vll x k/i xiyuj jl 14 ' East street, Ashburton. CITY LOAN OFFICE,



J. T. Ford and Co. O STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS Ao AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &C. We have arranged with Messrs FUiedlanUer 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 qare 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 IN THE AT ASHBURTON, T. Bullock.



T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND general commission agent. EAST STREET, b AND AT THE BAZAAR, URNETT STREET, Ashburton.



F O E -4 O 4TEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting into Chaff. T. BULLOCK.



o E SHOP in Havelock siree't next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart —Lota 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre, on which is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, frith Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Ftffm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e . JOHN CARTER. rilO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, X AND OTHERS. TO LET SHOP—In East street, at pre sent occupied by Mr Gabites, draper. Apply to T. BULLOCK. *ON E Y . Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK..



Lost. R E W A R D. LOST or STOLEN—On or about the 27th June, a rough Scotch TERRIER, answering to the name of “Dick.” Any person returning same to Mr Parkin, Ash burton, will receive the above reward : otherwise the matter wiJl be placed in the Ashburton county council. TENDERS are invited for IMPROVE MENT of APPROACHES to ASH BURTON BRIDGE. Plans and specifi cations can be seen at Council Offices, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent in not later than THURSDAY, 20th July, at 11 a.m. By order, The school commissioners ' of the Canterbury Provincial Dis trict invite TENDERS for LEASE, for fourteen years, of Education Reserve No. 2010, containing POO acres, situate North Branch of Ashburton river, about four miles south-west of Methven. hands of the police. jl 13 ■ Tenders. jl 13 WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer.



Amusements a SHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, J\_ AND CANARY ASSOCIATION. •SECOND ANNUAL Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JoiiT 2i and 22,1882. Frizes are offered in 100 different classes. FtdeJßchedulea. Entries will close (with the Secretary) on TUESDAY, July 18th. The follow ing-special prizes are offered : V- Champion Cup (silver), value L 3 3s, for the largest prize-taker in the Show. This is confined to exhibitors resi dent in the Ashburton County. A Silver Cnp for the largest prize taker in Canaries. ~ A Silver Cup for. the Best Bird in ‘ Classes 65 to 62 inclnsive—Carriers and Dragoons. - A Silver Cap for the Best Pair of •- * Barndoor Fowls. - A Silver Cup for the Best Pair of Ant werpa. , t 1 - A Silver Cup for the Best Pair of Tumblers. A Silver Cup for the Best Belgian 'Canary. A Silver Cup for the Best Green - °“»ry, .' . , •j'fhnzo of 10s 6d for the . Best Pair of 4, “ Fantail Pigeons. of 10s 6d for the Best Barb. Game Bird in Show, 10a 6d, ,;ki.yivßest-Pair Ducks, 10s 64, “ift'il'BeatHoudan, under 12 months, 10s 6d. at Colored Dorking Hen, 10s 6d. it Cage (four) Canaries, 10a 6d. Golden Pencilled ELamburglißj 10s 6d. Pair Black Breasted Game Ban , , ’iams- 10s 6d. itt Spanish' Bird, 10s 6d. .Brahma, Light or Dark, 21s. the exception of the Champion hove are open to all. 'particulars on application to t^.s , S. B. POYNTZ, Hon. Secretary. m



Conditions of lease and other particulars may be obtained from Mr H. H. Pitman, Government Buildings,. Christchurch, either by* letter, or personally on any Saturday. Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the School Commissioners, Christchurch, will be received up to the 12th day of AUGUST next. JOHN MARSHMAN, Chairman. Christchurch, July 11, 1882. jl 13 * Money. MONEY TO LEND, -on Freehold Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to • MR C. W, PURNELL, Solicitor, 786 e East street, Ashburton. Public Companies. rORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Established 1809. £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 C. W. Purnell, jgARRTSTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 405 e George Swann, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, lii.iii.FOED STREET, OHEISTCHDEOH. 701 e



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 GENERA!. MERCHANTS. We have now on hand FOR SA_jE— Woolpacks Corn sack s Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples. Turnip Seeds of all desc lions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grasf Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF &c., &c



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. “We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Saxes in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ' Wiien in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY 38. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents £' r Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, CON, & CO. Public Notices. Ashburton poultry, pigeon, & CANARY ASSOCIATION.’ Intending EXHIBITORS are specially requested to make their ENTRIES with the Secretary as soon as possible, to en able the catalogue to be compiled. Ex hibition P> ns for Poultry will be provi ded by the Society ; Exhibitors will be required to find their own Cages for Pigeons and Canaries. • STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, jl 7 Secretary. LEAHY has Removed to the late residence of Mr A. Orr, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a. m., and 7 to 8 p.m. • 37Ge W. STROWD PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’ Patients until lie is able to resume his practice, and may be CONSULTED at Dr Ross’s residence at the usual hours. 7170 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Road Board of the Longbeach District propose under and pursuant to The Public Works Act, 1880, to STOP the following ROAD, viz.;— * All that parcel of land, containing 26 acres 3 roods 33 perches, or thereabouts, being part of a road reserve passing by and through the sections numbered 22539, 20692, 6793, 8417, 8450, 6783, 6787, 8342, 8451, 6788, and 6792, as shown on the plans Nos. 483, 507, 508, deposited in the Land Transfer Office of the Christchurch Survey District, and extending from the junction of roads at the north-western corner of R.S. 22539 to the junction of roads on the north-eastern boundary of 6792, having a uniform width of 100 links throughout ; and in lieu thereof to makes the following roads, viz.:—All that parcel of land, containing by admeasurement, 5 acres 2 roods 10 perches, or thereabouts, be the same more or less, being part of the peotions numbered GBOS, 7206, 6831, 20242, as shown on the plan No. 508 de posited in the Land Transfer Office of the Christchurch Survey District, and extend ing from the road at the junction of sec tions 22539, 6805, 7206, 6831, 6793, 8417, to the road at the junction of sections 6793, 8417, and 20242, having a uniform width of 100 links throughout, and all that parcel of land containing 4 acres 3 roods 27 perches, or thereabouts, being part of the sections numbered 6773 and 6777 to 6732, as shown on the plan No. 335 deposited in the Land Transfer Office of the Christchurch Survey District, and extending from the junction of a road with the northernmost corner of rural section No. 0773, through that section and sections 6777 to 6782 to the northernmost corner of reserve No. 1438, having a uniform width throughout of 100 links, and to exchange the whole of the land occupied by the road proposed to bo stopped for the land required for such new roads, mid notice is further given that a plan has been prepared of the road proposed to be stopped, and a survey made and plans prepared of the said new roads to be made showing the lands throughout which they pass, and the names of the occupiers and owners of such ’ lands, and that the said plans are on view’ at the Office of the Longbeach Road Board, on the Longbeach road. Dated this 4th day of May, 1882. „ W. UUTHBERT, 406 e Clerk. npHB GUARDIAN is on every Tea j *- Table in Ashburton.



TbX^tindoor Sale. FOR SALE by the and carefully selected for Seed, WHEATS of the following sorts : Hunter’s White, Pearl, and Essex, For Spring Sowing— Purple Straw, Tuscan, and Brown Lamrais * Oats—Canadians and Tartars Barley, Peas, &c. To Arrive in June— Clovers—Red, White, and Alsyke Cow-Grass and Trefoil Also On Sale— Ransom and Sims’ D.F. Ploughs Ransom and Sims’ and Hornsby’s Plough Shares Fencing Wire, Posts and Rails, Stakes, Staples, etc., etc. • FREDK. PAYITT, 535 e East street, Ashburton. FOR SALE, Cheap.—a FARM, con taining 284| Acres, well watered, situated at Wakanui. 100 acres in fallow, 70 acres in English grass, balance in stubble. Apply to Thomas Dalton, Wakanui, or Office of this Paper. 418 e



OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. JAMESON & ROBERTS



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



FOR SALE, CHEAP A splendid SECTION of LAND, at the Corner of St Asaph and Durham streets. For par ticulars apply to W. PENCELLY, Christchurch; Or 4720 L. H. WILKINS, Ashburton.



Business Notices. A LBER T F.L OUR STORES, East street. F. W. QUA^FE Begs to inform the Residents and Farmers of Ashburton and vicinity that lie has taken the Premises lately in the occupation of Mr Henry Bowers, Miller, where he intends offering the following goods : Flour, by the sack. „ 501 b Sharps, per bag Bran ~ Oats, per bushel SOAP. CANDLES. Soap and Candles at unprecedentedly low prices, in large or. small quantities, to suit all purchasers, viz.: — Good Pale Yellow Soap, 6d per bar ■ Good Pale Yellow Soap, 10s per box Superior Pale Yellow Soap, 8d per bar Superior Pale Yellow Soap, 12s per box Candles—Good Composite, 6d per lb Candles—. Superior Wax, 1s per lb Candles —Carriage, Is 2d per lb. CASH. Ashburton. 732 e nEEENeROCERY BUSINESS. W. Bartlett Begs to notify that he has Commenced Business in the GREENGROCERY LINE, and trusts to receive a fair share of Public support. Fresh Vegetables daily. New Milk, at the shop, 3d per quart. Note the address— W. BARTLETT, 757 e Tancred street (next Mrs Hodge’s).



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



Sealy Bros., I A SHEUETON NURSERIES,* Moore street, Ashburton ; AND River Bank, Tinwald. Established 1875. We beg to intimate to our numerous patrons and the public generally, that we are, as in the past, prepared to supply FRUIT and FOREST TREES, ROSES, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roots, etc., in any quantity. As we Grow FRUIT TREES of all sorts and-true to name and clean, by TENS OF THOUSANDS, and FOREST TREES of all kinds by HUNDREDS OP THOUSANDS, Our Prices cannot be wiped out. Persons about to plant should send for Price List;or 'call at the Nursery, inspect the stock, and get quotations. Price lists and other information may also be obtained at our SEED STORE, East street. We have no connection with any other Nursery in Ashburton. Similarity of title recently assumed by. others notwithstand mS' SEALY BROS., ■ Seedsmen and Nurserymen, A 1 A. A cliVmrl-iMv



bee trade bakery Somerset Butchery. together, and by keeping a good LOAF at 6d,’ and -IGozs to the lb, trust td receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Trade will Stick to You. U. LANCASTER. jl3 rjtHE ACID CERE. F. COUTTS and SONS, guaranteed ACETIC ACID is the best known cure for Rheumatism, Colds, Neuralgia, and acute and chronic diseases generally. SAFE, SIMPLE, CHEAP. To be had in Bottles,- price 3s Cd each, from MACKAY BROS., Sole Agents, Manchester street South, Christ chi RCII. Pamphlet “Acotopathy” posted free AND Having combined the two Businesses to any address. CBBe



Business Notices. Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 639 e James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very beat quality and quantity will be procurable for the money. His motto will be CASH ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad book debts. JAMES BAKER, llavelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). 391 e g ADDLERY, SADDLERY. *The undersigned begs 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 Covera»and Rugs at lowest possible prices. ' Note AddressJs@- * James Talt SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, East street^ Ashburton. 265 d



C E N° T 1 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



Jameson & Boberts, RYE GRASS., WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, Farmers’ Lots of Rye Grass CLEANED as usual at low rates. Storage for all kinds of Grain, and Liberal Advances made on same*, if re quired. Agents for the New Zealand Insurance Company. Standing Crops Insured until threshed and carted out of paddocks. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at cur- OASH PURCHASERS Ashburton, oe rent prices. 177 d



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. Hlc SAMUEL .LUCAS.



James Heseltine, Oj ADDLER, Tinwaxd, begs to call the O attention of the Public to his well selected Stock of SADDLERY; also, HORSE COVERS for the coming season, which will be found to be of_ the best quality, and at lowest possible prices. H.li.—Every description of HORSE COLLARS made to order on the pre mises.



mHB Undersigned wish to intimate that are in a position to supply every clajjs 'of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different, makes, comprising 'the “ Mcil tny,” “ Champion,” v Farmers’ Friend,” and “ Apmlo-Amcrican,” at the Lowest Tikes, and • are prepared to indent Limine? and Coir, Dines,* and extras for Engines rnd Cumhines, from any Eng lish maker for next season’s threshing. P. AD. D UNO AN, Ashburton. (Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) v 240 c Thos. King, MENTAL MASaN PLANS and DRAWINGS may be seen at Mr J. C. Duncan’s Office, opposite Bank of New Zealand, ASHBURTON. 818 e fJTHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Have determined' to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will alsc be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for tho coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of tho same class that can he 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.



Sealy Bros., Seedsmen and nurserymen, East street, Ashburton, HAVE ON SAL E At Lowest Rates, Clover and Grass Seeds of all sorts Field Peas, Mangel, Gorse And every other description of Farm Seeds. Garden Seeds in endless variety And an extensive assortment of Gums, Wattles, Pines, and other Tree Also, Sosds. j!6



General store, Mount Some bs. W. H. PUDDICOMBE and CO., having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. . jl 10



PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. ERL IN WOOL DEPOT. MRS KINGSTON has COMMENCED BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, in Tancred street West, late N. Duff’s Victorian Boarding House, near the Eng lish Church. Crewel Wools, Silks, Oat meal Cloth, Crash, Canvass. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in great variety. Ladies’ own materials worked or traced. 3260 gO AP. SOAP. SOAP. Now on Sale, at the Work? in Moore Street, Ashburton, Soap and Candles, by Bar or Box, at Wholesale Prices ; also, pure Potash Soft Soap for washing Woollen Goods, at 6d per lb. By its use no shrinking or discoloring takes place, as is the case with ordinary soaps. Tallow, Fat, and Grease bought, or taken in exchange for Soap, etc. Candles, 5d per lb. A good bar ot Soap for 6d. 1 JOHN SMITHSON. Leestou, March 3, 1882. 939 e HBURTON BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. • BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, v\ hole sale and Retail, a first-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for supplj ing those light LITTER ALES so highly appreciated both &-♦ Horne and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date wil. 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 and Grains on Sale daily. WOOD AND CO. ami , Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. 227 d



How can the SALVAGE COMPANY Sell at the Prices which they do, and give such GOOD VALUE! Undoubtedly its owing to their system of SMALL PROFITS, QUICK SALES and CASH TRANSACTIONS. Inspection of their LARGE and VARIED STOCK is invited. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. For Prices, see Handbills and Salvage Company’s Window, Salvage Company, EAST STREET . (Next Mr Patching, Tentmaker). ' ' * 825 e



L ° c A L Business Notices. m . EXHIBITION Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Immense Stock of ' New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurline and City of Perth. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN JACKETS, Nice fitting goods. Several cases of New Millinery, Plush, Seal and "Velvet Hats and Bonnets, in Gre Variety * . Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices A Great Variety of the new Eiver, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Engl (see Queen's Journal) A Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades Hosiery and Gloves, in endless variety Umbrellas, Stays, Ties, Collar.', f ress-Trimramgs, Etc. ELAN t£TS AND FLANNELS. An Immense Stock of Eosiyn Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jus opened Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’Suits from 12s Cd. Suits made to orde correct fit guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men's Shirts iifccndless variety, from Is 6d 10 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A O be."s 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 SOWING MACHINE.



OF REMOVAL J. J. DOtLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &0., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require ments in those centrally-situated premises lately occupied by Furness, next Murray, Jeweller, in East street. To meet the times a Discount of 2s in the pound on all parcels of 20s and over will bo given for one month. Intending purchasers would find it to their advan tage to call and inspect the prices in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, as the stock is all quite new. J. J: DOYLE, • EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by F. Furness), Ashburton. 414 e



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



Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, •H4YE 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, |VT i t.t. Race Road, Back S a under’s Mill. 673 e



[a oaed.J PENG ELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d W. H. GUN DRY, 171 STATE *& STATION AGEJTT, Vi LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled andgßaw Oil Raddlo Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY * INVEST MENT SOCIETY. F o R S E Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Tern? easy W. H. GUNDP.Y O EY TO LEN On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren* 'rates Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Lana Transfer Act, ]7ORMS PRINTED —“To Let ’ a v * ‘ For Sale ” —can be obtaiue lat the Guardian Office



Poyntz and Co. fi. Poyntz & Land estate, and general AGENTS, hi EAST STRE E.T: ASRBUIITOS ■ :’tS FOR SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed House, lately in the occupation of Mr Hodder, well built and- thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of land, all well fenced, and in_ English grass. Surrounding the house is three quarters of an acre of garden, tastefully laid out .: and planted with choice street. The property fronts the Public ’Domain on the North-west Belt, and is in a, con venient position for a gentleman's reaij ience. • POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE or TO LET—A thirteen roqpied House, with one acre of 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. mO LET—A good six-roomed House, 8 close to the Domain and Station. POYNTZ & CO. mO LET. —Two large and thoroughly I well-appointed four-roomed Houses, fronting the East Town Belt. POYNTZ & CO. mO LET.—A large Shop and Dwelling. 8 house combined,'close to the'Rail way Station. , POYNTZ & CO. mo LET.—A three-roomed HOUSE in a Burnett street. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A five-roomed House in Burnett street. POYNTZ & CO. nnO LET. — A four-roomed House at IL back of East Belt. POYNTZ & CO. '



FOR SALE.—A block of live Cottages, on East Belt ; all let to respectable tenants. POYNTZ & CO. ITiOR SALE.— A two-roomed House, ; on |-acre of land, near Mr Shear* man’s new residence. POYNTZ & CO. Tjl O R S A L K. JJ T.S. 858, 879, Orey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. ~ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox street West. * „ 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 318, 316, 781, 810, 820, and 504. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—2| acres in Walsh’s pad dock. POYNTZ & CO. EOR SALE.—I Acre in Msiyo’a Pad dock, close to Wakauui road ; fenced and planted. POYNTZ & CO. |7'OR SALE.—I Acre on Wakdnui X; rood ; fenced and laid put ; suit able for a building site for private resi dence. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—An unimproved farm ol 862 acres, being B. 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. FOR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing 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.



IWR SALE.—R.S. 27192, 27194, con -1 taining 532 acres, well-fenced, and broken np, about six miles from Ashbur ton. • 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 five p'-ddocks, laid down to permanent pasture; a good four roomed house, stables, and necessary out buildings. POYNTZ & CO.- F OR SALE.—A farm of about 350 acres, all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Waterlon district. POYNTZ & CO. I'pOß SALE. A farm of 250 acres, about Jl‘ 31 miles from fiinds Railway fcstai lion, being ii. S. 2Sib2, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & CO. f'-no LET on lease, with purchasing 8 clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakanui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish grass. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—397 Acres; fenced and subdivided intj seven paddocks ; 60 acres in English grass. The improve ments consist of a good five-roomed House,’ six stall Stable, concrete Tank, capable of holding (3,000 gallons. TA.OR SALE.—A block of 937 Acres in Jj the Seafield district. ■ POYNTZ & CO. FOR, SALE.—Che eight-horse power ENGINE, by Clayton and Shut tleworth. POYNTZ & CO. 11 JT ONEY. The following sums for investment at lowest current rates: £2,0C0, £BOO, £COO. POYNTZ A CO. Y X '*E shall be preu irc-.V to receive" X's orders for ANGLO-AMERICAN DRILLS, which are so highly appreciated by the farming community in tho district, this season up to August 11. POYNTZ & CO. HAXTON & BEATTIE’S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS ON SALE, which are giving universal satis faction, vide Testimonials : “ To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : .Sirs, —The 21ft Flexible Harrows I had from you phase mo very much. They are the beet Harrows I ever used. In rough ground especially they show them selves to advantage.—ll. W. Parsons, Seafield.” “Messrs Poyntz and Co.: Having harrowed 1,800 acres of land, both rough and smooth, this season with a set of Haxti.n and Beattie’s Flexible Harrows, I have no hesitation in saying they are the best kind of Harrows I ever used. They clear themselves well in rough land, and 1 can confidently recommend them to farmers. — Francis Cass, Seafield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The Hasten and Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows are all that could be desired for our rough ground.— James Croskerie, Mayfield.” “ To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —In reference to Haxtoh and, Beattie’s Patent Flexible Harrows, I think them by far the best harrows I ever used in all sorts of ground, both rough and? smooth, and they answer as well ssc chain harrows.— Geohoe Richard,- -Oruiei.” • POYNTZ & CO