concluded her address with an earnest ex hortation to those prese' t to delay no longer, to put it off not even for one more night, but to seek Jesus then and there; to come to her in the enquiry-room .after the service. M ould they find Him if they camel Yes, they would; she would un hesitatingly say that, for she knew it, and had seen it in thousands of cases. The proceedings closed with the singing of the 90th hymn, Moody and Sankey’s collec tion, and the large audience dispersed evidently much impressed with what they had heard. A considerable number of persons remained behind to interview Mrs Hampson and her assistants in the enquiry-room.

THE ECCENTRICITIES OF BULLETS.

At the battle of Peach Orchard when McLlellan was making his chang< of base, a Michigan infantry-man fel to the ground as if shot down stone dead, and was left lying in a heap a< the regiment changed position. The ball that hit him first struck the barrel of his gun, glanced and struck a button of his coat, tore the watch out of his pocket, and then struck the man just over the heart, and was stopped there by a song-book in his shirt pocket. He was unconscious for three quarters of an hour, and it was a full month before the black and blue spot disappeared. At Pittsburg Landing, a member of the 12th Michigan Regiment of Infantry stopped to give a wounded man a drink from his canteen. While in the act a bullet, aimed at his breast, struck the canteen, turned aside, passed through the body of a man and buried itself in the leg t)f a horse. The canteen was split open, and dropped to the ground in halves. At the second battle of Bull Run, as a New York infantryman was passing his plug of tobacco to his comrade, a bullet struck the plug, glanced off, and buried itself in a knapsack. The tobacco was rolled up like a ball of shavings and car ried ioo feet away. Directly in the line of the bullet was the head of a lieu tenant and had not the bullet been deflected, he would certainly have re ceived it. As he had both his eyes filled with tobacco dust, he had to be led to the rear. At Brandy Station battle was a trooper who had suffered several days with a toothache. In a hand to hand fight he received a pistol ball in his right cheek. It knocked out his aching double tooth and passed

out of the left-hand corner of his mouth, taking along a part of an upper tooth. The joy of being rid of the toothache was so great, that the trooper could not be made to go to the rear to have his wound dressed. An object however trifling will turn the bullet from its true course. This was shown one day at the remount camp in Pleasant Val ley. They had a “ bull-pen ” there, in which about 500 bounty jumpers and other hard cases were under guard. Once in a while one of these men would make a break for liberty. Every sen tinel in position would open fire, and it did not matter in the least if the man ran towards the crowded camp. On this occasion the prisoner made for the camp, and as many as six sh6ts were fired at him without effect. One of the bullets entered the tent of a captain in the Twelfth Pennslyvania cavalry. He was lying down, and the course of the bullet—would have buried it in his chest. Fortunately for him a candle by which he was reading sat on a stand between him and where the bullet entered. This was struck and cut square in two, and the lighted end dropped to the floor without being snuffed out. The ball.was deflected, and buried in the pillow under the officer’s head, passed out of that and through his tent into the one behind it, passed between two men and brought up against a camp kettle. There is in Detroit, Mich., a man who was wounded five times in ten minutes, at Fair Oaks. The first bullet entered his left arm; the second gave him a scalp wound ; the third hit him in the foot; and the fourth buried itself in his shoulder; the fifth entered his right leg. While he was being carried to the rear the first two men who took him were killed. While his wounds were being dressed, an exploded shell almost buried him under an avalanche of dirt, In being removed further to the rear a runaway ambulance horse carried him half a mile and dumped him out, and yef he is seemingly hale and hearty, and walks without a limp.—Phrenologi cal Journal.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THAT LIBRARY SITE.

To the Editor. Sib,—lt was quite refreshing to notice the unantmity which characterised the meeting in the Town Hall the other even ing re the Library site. The Mayor sug gested a portion of the Fire Brigade station site as the neplus ultra of Library Bites, and the meeting at once applauded and settled the matter off hand, and everybody went home apparently per fectly satisfied with themselves and each other in having performed a meritorious and patriotic action for which they would receive a sure and certain reward in the sweet bye and bye. But, Sir, it so hap pens that there is still another party to be consulted before the Library is erected on the latest proposed site. It did not seem that any of the speakers at that meeting thought it would be just as well I to ask the Fire Brigade how they felt about the matter. Probably the Mayor and some of the councillors who so coolly re commended the proposed spoliation of the Fire Brigade's property are not aware that the Brigade have certain vested rights, and, although they are a patient and long-suffering body of men, still they are human, and have feelings as to the ownership of property nearly, if not quite, as acute as the Borough Councillors, and will not for the vote of any public meet ing give ud their section without receiv ing a " Q° ID Pbo Q do -

A CONTRADICTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib, —As a resident in the Alford Forest district, I was considerably sur prised at the imputation contained in a “ - paragraph from the pen of your Mount Somers correspondent, and which ap peared in The Guardian on the Bth inst TSt ran as follows :—“ Strange to say, not ■'>, pne person came forward to represent the iAlford Forest district, though they have dilate professed to take such a deep in -3 :V” latest in the Society (Mutual Tmprove ■i being the third meeting »n called to consider it was thought by leeting that the Alford fjieople with contempt.” friendly feeling which, has thick, T trust, may ever te two {daces, 1 think it is

most unfair to infer illfeeling, and unjust to charge Alford Forest with showing con tempt when the absence of many may be accounted for otherwise —viz., firstly, the meeting for the two districts was held at one end, if I may term it, of the district, Mount Somers schoolroom, instead of at the centsal situation, Springburn school, late Side school, and the distance between these two places would prevent many from attending, especially in unfavorable weather. Secondly, to all who did not happen to see the advertise ment, the meeting was unknown. Thirdly. If the Alford Forest Residents determine to start a Mutual Improvement Society I am certain they will be able to do so, and although the company of any of the Mount Somer’s people would be highly esteemed, 1 think it would be foolish to expect them to ride eight or nine miles in all weathers—perhaps on a dark night—to, say, the Alford Forest School. This is the fair way of looking at it. Reverse the place of meeting to this end, and how few of the names mentioned in your correspondent’s para graph would have attended ? Had the place of meeting being central, this dis trict would have been better represented. — I am, etc., A Resident in the Alford Forest District.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1882.



it Public Notices. A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HINDS POUND. t Notice is hereby given that Mas WOODLEY has temporarily been ap i pointed POUNDKEEPER of the Hinds i Pound, vice Mr Baldwin, resigned. i By order. I F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 11th 1882. 4C9e ’ and may be CONSULTED temporarily at ; Quill’s Hotel. 376 e N 0 TIC E . I hereby authorise Mr L. H. Wilkins to receive all monies on accounts placed in his hand for collection. W. G. ROSS. Ashburton, Feb. 11, 1882. 797 d N o E. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given that the Mount Somers Road Board propose to STOP a ROAD from the Western Boundary of R.S. 23615, to the south-east corner of R. S. 17066, at its junction with the Valetta road, and marked green on plan. Plans of the above arc now open for in spection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. Dated this eleventh day of February, 1882. By order, 0. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Surveyor to the Mount Somers Road 786 d Board. O T 1 C E. TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft will bo 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. 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.:— 1 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 j throughout ; and in lieu thereof to make 1 the following roads, viz.: —All that parcel 1 of land, containing by admeasurement, 5 * acres 2 roods 10 porches, or thereabouts, ‘ be the same more or less, being part of the < sections numbered 6305, 7206, 6-31, • 20242, as shown on the plan No. 508 de posited in the Land Transfer Office of the Christchurch Survey District, and extend- . inc from the road at the junction of sec tions 22539, 6805, 7206, 6831, 6793, 8417, to the road at the junction of sections 1 6793, 8417, and 20242, having a uniform i width of 100 links throughout, and all 1 that parcel of land containing 4 acres 3 1 roods 27 perches, or thereabouts, being 1 part of the sections numbeied 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 1 the northernmost corner of rural section No. 6773, 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 be stopped for the land required for such new roads, and 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. CUTHBERT, 406 e Clerk.



Holloway’s Ointment and Pills combine both sanitive and sanative powers in a high degree —by the former term is understood their ability to preserve health, by the latter their capability to restore health. With these reme dies at hand no invalid need be at fault to guide himself or herself safely through the many trials to which everyone is subjected during our long and ofttimes inclement winters. Coughs, coids, ulcerated throats, diptheria, whooping cough, can be successfully treated by well rubbing this Ointment upon the chest, and by taking the Pills, During dampjfoggy weatherasthmatical sufterers will experience the utmost possible relief from the inunction of the ointment on all tender chested persons will save endless misery by adopting this treatment. —[Advt.]



New Advertisements. j\ HE Tender of John Henderson is Ij_ ACCEPTED for the Fencing at Lowcliffe. 475 e A PUBLIC TRIAL of the PRIZE GORSE-CITTING MACHINE manufactured by Hornsby and Son will take place on Mr Mayson’s Farm, South Kakaia, on TUESDAY - , 16th instant, cutting 'to commence at 10 o’clock, when all interested in live fences are particularly invited to be present. A competent operator will be in attendance, and the Machine put to the severest tests. WOOD, SHAND & CO., 474 e Importers. Mount somers road dis trict. A PUBLIC MEETING of Ratepayers will be held at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on THURSDAY, May 25, at 3 p.m., to consider the Objections that may be lodged against CLOSING the unused Road near Mr Boyle’s farm, Yaletta, under section 4, Public Works Act, 1880. By order. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jtjnr., Surveyor to the 600 e Mount Somers Road Board. j 7 ~ N ® • FOR SALE, CHEAP —A splendid SECTION of LAND, at the Corner of St Asaph and Durham streets. For par ticulars apply to . , W. PENGELLY, Christchurch; Or 472 e L. H. WILKINS, Ashburton Meetings. W AKANUI ELECTION. MR SAUNDERS’ COMMITTEE will MEET on FRIDAY Evening, at 8 p m., at the Central Committee Room. 461 e S. E. POYNTZ. Lectures. THE North-east Coast of New Guinea (PAPUA). —The Secretary of the New Guinea Expedition will deliver his antertaining and instructive LECTURE •m NEW GUINEA, at the Town Hall, Ashburton, on TUESDAY EVENING next, at 8 o’clock. Full in Future issue. 455 c Ecclesiastical. ES U S ONLY. AIRS II VMPSON’S EVANGELISTIC ADDRESS TO - NIGHT (Friday), Saturday, and Sunday, at 7.50. Parents ire kindly requested not to bring children, vs there v. ill be a special Servm- for them m Suin’av Afternoon. Sankey’a Hymn Books used. All coidially invited. Clli 1U v.-:i: phase be in (heir places it 7 o’clock. Entrance by side door near oourihnuse. 464 e M RS lIA M PSON ’S MIS SlO N. MID-DAY PRAYER MEETINGS at Town Hall, half past twelve to half past one, Saturday and Monday. 447 e Lost. Lost 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 criving information that will lead to their recovery. Apply to A. Fdk, Alford Forest. 454 e



ONE POUND HEW All P. Strayed or Stolen from the Somerset Stables—One Blue Roan HACK, mare ; branded like 011 ne:u ' shoulder and near hip. Anyone returning the same to J. , Mcßae, Somerset Stables, will receive the above reward. 498 e Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, ARRTSTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 405 e npHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE— ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY 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. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chortsey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longfceach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald, "Winslow, Waterton, and every part of the County of Ashburton within the roach of postal communication, thus being the best geneial as well as local medium for Advertising. The Ashburton Guardian will be forward''*! to any address in the colony for 24s per annum (paid in advance), or (Is 6d per quarter, postage extra.



NOTICE. Any person found TRESPASSING on the Lagnihor Estate, or damaging the fences, will bo PROSECUTED. DONALD M‘LEAN, 313 e Lagnihor. W MONTGOMERY & CO.’S AC COUNTS must all be PAID before' SATURDAY, May 14th, or pro ceedings will be taken. 428 b B. HUGHES. To Let and for Sale. -piSSEX SEED WHEAT. ON SALE- A small quantity, very clean. Early application necessary. H. MOFFATT, 3440 Wakanui Mill. 170 R SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con -1 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 H U k SALE, OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 410 e JAMESON & ROBERTS fjq O LET. The FARM belonging to Messrs Cowan and Tomes (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 ns one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. Apply, S9Be MATSON, COX & CO. fIHO lET, to a good tenant, at a low j 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. 23e mHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea ■L Table in Ashburton. 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 hoer, J. T, is confident that his w 01k only needs to be tried to be appre ciated, 443 e



J. T. Ford and Co. PRELIMINARY NOTICE, Messrs j. t. ford & co. are instructed by Mr Geo. Cole, to 5 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 OP ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARM'S, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. Wo have arranged with Messrs Fkikolandek Bkos. 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 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 Licensing Notices. I MARK SCOTT, of Tinwald, do , hereby give notice that I to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at the Tinwald Temperance Ball, on the seventh day of June, 1882, apply for a certificate autho rising the issue of a Publican s License | for a house situate at Tinwald, known as the Tinwald Hotel, containing twenty- j seven rooms, exclusive of those required j for the use of the family. Dated the ninth day of May, 1882. 457 e MARK SCOTT. Notice of application for a PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, THOMAS QUILL, of Ashburton, 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, 4520 Hotel-keeper. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, THOMAS QUILL, of Ashburton, dc hereby give notice that T 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 Ashburton Railway Station, called the Refreshment Rooms, containing two rooms exclusive of hose required for the use of the family. Dated the 10th day of May, 1882. T. QUILL. Ashburton, 453 e Hotel-beeper.



T. .Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 13. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr David Stewart to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date — A LARGE-SIZED Chaff-Cutter, New two months ago ; No. 1 Reid and Gray, suitable for steam or horse-power. Sale at 2 o'clock. ITbullock, 450 e Auctioneer. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. F O R E Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of R.S. 7767. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of 6 Rooms, situated about one mile from the Town Belt North, T. BULLOCK. T 0 £ T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Api,,yl ° T. BOLLOCK, T o E T . SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE in Moore street, at a very low rental— via. , 10s per week. 1 ' 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 m premises; also other improvements. Ibis property will be sold on very liberal :erms. T. BULLOCK. R S E v 0 SPRING CART, new; also, GIG, second hand. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, OR TO LET.



OTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, JAMES SPENCER COMPTON, of South Rakaia, Hotelkeeper, desire to ob tain, .v'.d will at the Annual Licensing Meeting for the l icensing District of South Rakaia to bo holden at South Rakaia on the 9th day of Juno, 1882, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Renewal of a Publican’s License now held by me for the house situated at South Rakaia, containing sixteen rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family, and known as the Railway Hotel. Dated 9th May, 1882. 4380 JAMES SPENCER COMPTON. Notice of application for A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, DUNCAN McKENZIE, of Ashbur ton, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the Annual Licens ing Meeting for the Licensing District of the Borough of Ashburton, to be holden at Ashburton on the Clh day of June, 1882, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a renewal of a Publican’s License now held by me for the house situate at Ashburton, and called the “ Ashburton Hotel,” containing 28 rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this Bth day of May, 1882. 4G7e DUNCAN McKENZIE. Tenders. T E N D E R S. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a BOARDING - HOUSE at Methven, containing 12 rooms. Plana and specifications can be seen at Messrs Tucker, Restf.ll & Co.’s Office after May 4th. Tenders to be sent in addressed to me, at Mount Somers, on or before TUESDAY, May 16,1882. C. J. WENTWORTH GOOKSOP , Jun. 374 e Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN- TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Establish ed 1809. Subscribed Capital Piro Fund Life Fund Premiums for ISBO Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND 0 0.,' East street. 774 c wrw iibwww— THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day i *7 s, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a six penny £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173



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. Matson, Cox, and Go. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most lavorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 19) 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



OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c. AG RICH LTURAL M A CHIN FRY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wo 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 Cukistcuukcii, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Olr Stokes. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, MAY 23. Agents for Royso, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. Government publications. District Court Rules, Land Transfer Handy-Book and Acta, Joint Stock Com panies Acts, &c., on Sale at Office of this Paper



Business Notices. VTEW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS !! Of the Best Blends. SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to bo rubbed out, B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 50c



James liaker HAS OPKNED, 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 be CASH ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad book debts. JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). 391 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 tho Ashburton Brewery), 750 Resident Manager. Alford brewery. • -p, Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quikton 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 arc now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER, of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having tahen 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, Takcred 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.



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.



N OTICE OF REMOVAL. J. J. Doyle, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, Ac , Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require ments in those centrilly-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 Jyj- OTICE 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 gADDLERY, 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 Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note Addresses' James Talt SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 265 d OO T FACTORY. GOOD NEWS. M, NEAL AS 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. 73Gd [a card.] PENG ELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d TF YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, #'- > C GO '\r“' TO Ki V.. DAVIS’S CHEAP FUPvNITURE AND BED DING MA NUF ACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED!



consignment of the CELEBRATED KATAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming seayon. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. f|IHE Undersigned wish to intimate that hey are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different makes, comprising the “ McSherry,” “Champion,” “Farmers’ Friend,” and “Anglo-American,” at the Lowest Prices, and are prepared to indent Engines and Combines, and extras for Engines and Combines, from any Eng lish maker for next season’s threshing. P. & D, DUNCAN, Ashburton. (Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. j 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 t<> 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 monts’for supplj ing those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will bo guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Asubukxon Brewery, Cameron street. H.B. —On Palo, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallon. Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d



Business Notices. EXHIB ITION 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 Liver, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Etiglap (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 jua opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s 6d. Suits made to orde correct fit guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to band, splendid value Men’s Shirts in endless variety, from Is Cd 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.



\ S all with brains, and even those with none to speak of, have by this time solved my enigma, it must give place to the present advertisement.—l take thi 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 JUST TO HAND. Seasonable Fruits in Variety. Grocery and Italian Goods or. Sale as usuaL Good Butter and Fresh Eggs purchased at Best Market Price. H. M. Cabson’ Fruit and Italian Warehouse, nex Bank of New Zealand, East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’* Puke Blended Teas, in packets an boxes. 3c L F 0 R D FOREST The undersigned have always on hand for sale POSTS, HAILS, STAKES, STRAINERS AND FIREWOOD, In any quantity. BUILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES As per order. All outside the Bush. ccod secure paddock for horses. Cooper Brothers. N.B.—Delivered in any part of County, as per order. ■pREE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesse together-, and by keeping a good LOAF at Gel, and ICozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Fees Trade andFREETRADE will Stick toYou. R. LANCASTER. 34 Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Fngines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’s Friend,” and “Monarch’ Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ’’Lawn Mowers. The Best of Everything. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent : FREDK. PAVITT, 473 e Ashburton. W. H. GUN DRY, T - STATE & STATION AGIUtT, Eli LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9,' Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Corse Seeds Station nncTFarm Stores I Boiled and Raw Oil 1 Raddle lampblack, Ac., Ac. COAL AND FIREWOOD. A CUNT FOR AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. 5 STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INJ SURANCE COMPANY. ’ STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’ -lock, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term Block easy W. 11. GUKDP.Y ON E Y T O L E N On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest currer’ rates. Apply to I W. H. Gnndry, LICENSED LAND BRO EB (under the lan a Transfer Act