superseded by men, and you say that they often “fall.” Now, Sir, do they often “fall”? I maintain that barmaids are as virtuous, and no more frequently “ fall ” than do women in other walks of life who are oast on their own resources for a livelihood. As well advocate doing away with maid servants, and replacing them With Chinamen. I can assure you, Sir, that we see so much that is despicable in your sox, while pursuing our avocation, that a woman must be weak indeed who

“falls.” No, Sir, we see sufficient c your sex to prevent our “falling” int your traps. It is only those who ar viciously inclined among us —and unfoi tunately there are such —who go astray and they would do the same no doubt i they ptirsned any other calling. And a to the first step in the downward path drink —I can assure you, Sir, that we se. so much of the evils of intemperance, tha wo are less likely to “fall ” into bad way in that respect than is the girl who per haps sees less of the misery which dt ink ing to excess undoubtedly causes. Pos sibly, Sir, you got your ideas from one o the inane puppies who delight to loung< over a bar swinging their half-crowr canes and puffing their threepenny cigars, and who occasionally “shout” for us thinking, no doubt, that we swallow theii drink and their stupid compliments al the same time. I can tell you, Sir, that we do neither one nor the other. I think that people who write for the newspapers should be careful what they say, and not endeavor to rob a much-maligned and hard-working class of the means of earn ing a living. This is the first time I have written to a newspaper, and I hope you will be good enough to print my letter — and also, please Sir, correct any errors in the grammar—as it is sent you in the hope that the matter may, as you say, be “ publicly ventilated”; and, Mr Editor, I have just a little bit of woman’s curio sity, and would like to see how my letter looks in a newspaper.—lam, etc., A Bakmaid, [We have much pleasure in giving our correspondent’s letter publication. We can understand her resenting any suggestions which may tend towards depriving her of her occupation. That is quite natural. But in urging the abolition of the “ bar” as a trade for women, we wrote on public grounds, and feel sure that our remarks will be fully endorsed by every reflective person. There are scores of pursuits which may be undertaken by women which do not subject her to the degrading influences inseparable from tap-room life. As we pointed out in our article, America supplies a case in point—or rather thou sands of cases.—Ed. G.]

A QUERY.

To the Editor. Sib, —Will you kindly inform one of your sporting readers if, in case one mem ber of a Racing or Hunting Club resigns, the committee is justified in electing any member they may think fit to the vacancy without giving the other members of the Club notice of such meeting ? as in your issue of yesterday I notice the election of Mr Hutchinson as a committeeman of the Hunt Club vice Mr Learmouth, resigned. By giving the above information you will Oblige A Hunter. [lt is a matter which is altogether ruled by the by-laws of the Club, but it is by no means uncommon for a committee of a Racing Club or other Society to fill extra ordinary vacancies in their number. Clause two of the N.Z. G.2ST.S. Club states that “ the committee shall have power to elect new members to fill any vacancy in their body,” and we believe the rules of the New Zealand Club are based on those of the parent body of Liverpool.— Ed. G ]

THE ASHBtJS 7 l®N GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 1, 1882.



Rough on Sir Wilfrid. —Somebody (saya the Fall Mall Gazette) it seems has been at the pains to collect the elegant names that have been bestowed by one of the newspapers of the licensed victuallers, facetiously known as the “ Bartel Organ,” on Sir Wilfrid Lawson. They have called me (says that long-suffering humorist) “That old Cracked Teapot, the Watery Jester, a Demented Cretture, that Washed-out Water Party, the Drivelling Idiot, the Brainless Fanatic, the Confis catory Molly Coddle, the Empty-headed Noodle, the Peregrinating Pump Handle, the Tea-drinking Twaddler, the Pop-bottle- Pump Orator, the Permissive Platitudin ist, the Peripatetic Agitator, the Utopian Dreamer, the Maudlin Mountebank, the Crooning Clown, that Fool of Fools, the Wailing Cant, the Arrant Humbug, the Apostle of Slops.” Holloway's Pills.— Weary of Life.— Derangement of the liver is one of the mos dangerons of diseases, and the most prolific source of those melancholy lorebodings which are., worse than death itself. A few doses ot these.noted Pills act magically in dispelling low spirits, and repelling the covert attacks made on the nerves by excessive heat, impure atmos pheres, over-indulgence, or exhausting excite ment. The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway’s Pills, which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase: the - energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive the fading memory. By attentively •, studying the instructions for taking these PilU, and explicitly putting them in practice, the most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery.—[Advt,



New Advertisements. LOST, from the Post Office, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, a Bunch of KEYS. Finder, on returning same to Office of this paper To.-night, will be rewarded. JN J. BE GO’S ESTATE. All CLAIMS in the above Estate must be sent in to me on or before TUESDAY, the 4th, otherwise they will hot be recog nised. MAX FRIEDLANDER, jl 1 Trustee. L., N o. 23 The usual MONTHLY MEETING of the Members of the L.0.L., Star of Ash burton; will be held in the Temperance Hall, on THUBSDAY, July 6th, 18S2. By order of the W.M. G. H. St. HILL, Secretary. gOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS.. .will be received up to “THURSDAY, the 6th July, for RE FORMING and REPAIRING 555 Chains of Acton River road. Specifications can be seen at the Roac '.Board Office, South llakaia. Tenders to, be endorsed and addressee to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAKEfO, jl 1 Clerk to the Board. Gazette in Bankruptcy.



Meetings. ODNT HL’TT ROAD DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. A MEETING of RATEPAYERS will be held at the Road Board Office, Meth ven, on THURSDAY, July 6th, at twelve noon, to elect a Member for the, above Board iu the room of Mr John Avis Pan nett, resigned. A POLL (if required) will be taken on THURSDAY, 20th July, at the following places: — Road Board Office, Methven. Schoolhouse, Barrhill. W. B. COMPTON, Returning Officer. Road Board Office, Mount Hutt, 2yth June, 1882. 828 e



Ecclesiastical ALVATION FOR ALL. AN evangelistic service Will be conducted (D.V.), at the TOWN HALL, ON SUNDAY EVENING, by Mb A. Roscoe, Who will give an account of his conver sion, and an Address to the unsaved in connection therewith. Sankoy’s Hymns. No collection. Service to commence at 8 o’clock. All are invited. 830 e s



Tenders. Wanted— tenders for plough ing STUBBLE, 6 by 10, in blocks of 100 acres or more; to be finished by end of July. Apply, until 4th July, to FRANK B. PASSMORE, Bl4e Sherwood.



Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. EXCURSION FROM ASHBURTON & RAKATA TO CHRISTCHURCH. On TUESDAY, July 4th, an Excursion Train will leave Ashburton at 9.15 a.m. and Rakaia at 10.5 a.m., arriving at Christchurch at 11.25 a m., and a Return Special Train will leave Christchurch at 5,50 p.m., same day, arriving at Rakaia at 7,16 p.m., and Ashburton at 8.5 p.m. Retubn Fahes : Ist Class. 2nd Class. From Ashburton 7s 6d 5s Od From Rakaia ... 5s Od 3s Od Children under twelve years of age, half fare. Passengers may return by the Special Train same evening, or by ordinary train on any day up to and in cluding the following Saturday. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, June 28th, 1882. 821 e



Public Notices. CANTERBURY SALEYARDS COM PANY, LIMITED. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS (Canterbury Branch), and the ADDINGTON SALEYARDS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that after SATURDAY, the Ist JULY Next, STOCK will be received and delivered at the Stages now erected at the Railway Siding adjoining the Company’s Yards. All stock sent by rail must be consigned to the owner or to an accredited agent, or the carriage prepaid. By order of the Directors, GEO. A. MAKEIG, 818 e 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. 376 e jQR w, STROWD PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’ Patients until ho is able to resume his practice, andjmay be CONSULTED_at Dr Ross’s residence at the usual hours. 717 e



p LAjD TIDINGS!! FOR THE iINHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE SALVAGE COMPANY •WILL OPEN SATURDAY NEXT, JULY Ist., In East street (Next Mr Patching’s), With a Splendid Assortment of General Drapery, Men’s and Boy’s Clothing, Gents, Ladies’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, Of every description, which will be Sacri ficed in order to effect a Clearance. For Quotations, etc., see Handbills. 825 e



V. R. T^TOTICE — The Ashbuhton Guardian H a Gazette for all notices undt r the ' Debtors and Creditors Arts '|g|“ _ENT PUBLICATIONS. Court Buies, Land Transfer ■-Book and Acts, Joint Stock ,Com- Acte, *&c., on Sale at Office/of this



F. G. THOM. Dentist, will be in Ashbu DAY, July 4th, and t SUITED at Quill’s Comm Money. Money to lend Security, in Sums t( Apply to MR C. W. PD 786 e East strec Barristers, Solid j C. w; Pn lIARRTSTER and



H. Matson and Co. GBEAT AND VERY IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF SUPERIOR DRAUGHT STOCK, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Of all kinds, and by the best makers. HARNESS AND SADDLERY Of the best description.



A Magnificent STEAM PLOUGH, with Cultivator, Gear, &c., All in perfect order. Also, A STATIONARY ENGINE, And Fittings complete. 2740 Sheep & Lambs AMERICAN WAGON and DOG-CART. BUGGY HORSES, PONIES and YOUNG STOCK. COWS. PIGS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, And Sundries of all kinds. To be held on the Sherwood Estate, The property of F. B, Passmore, Esq.,



THURSDAY, JULY 6th, AND FRIDAY, JULY 7th. Messrs h. matson & co, (in conjunction with Mr Charles Clark) have been favored with instructions from F. B. Passmore, Esq., consequent on the sale of his estate, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT SHERWOOD, Situated on the Ashburton and Rakaia Forks Railway, on the above-named dates, The whole of his choice LIVE STOCK, very Superior PLANT, STEAM PLOUGH, STATIONARY STEAM ENGINE, &c., &c., Lately used in cultivating 5,000 Acres of Land. Also, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, VIZ.:— LIVE STOCK. HORSES.



Draught Entire ‘‘Duke.” Took first prize at the Ashburton Show. 8 Superior Draught Horses 9 Choice Draught Mares 5 well-bred Cart Colts and Fillies Thoroughbred Entire Pony “ Commo dore ” A Pair of very handsome Thoroughbred Ponies, broken to harness Boy’s Pony A Pair of Buggy Horses One Buggy Mare, “ Daisy," broken to Saddle and harness One Two-year-old \ By “ Tribune ” out One Yearling j of '* Daisy ” SHEEP. 1,100 Sound-mouthed Merino Ewes 320 Two-tooth Merino Ewes 1,300 Merino Lambs 13 Merino Rams COWS. Two choice Milch Cows PIGS. 15 Pigs FARM IMPLEMENTS, ALL BY FIRST CLASS MAKERS, Viz. — Two Combines with Elevators Three Reapers and Binders Two Cambridge Rollers Three Ploughs, American gang, 3 Fur rows One Two-Furrow Plough, by Duncan Three Ploughs, three furrow Two Single Furrow Ploughs Two Broad Cast Sowers One ditto, of very superior make Two Horse Rakes Two Sets of tyne and tripod Harrows One Set of Chain Harrows Four excellent Drays One Tip Cart Chaff-Cutter Corn Crusher Two Seta of Fairbank’s Scales, 5 cwt One Set of Fairbank’s Scales, 10 cwt Scarifier One well built Waggon Pig Troughs Grindstones, etc.



H. Matson and Co. Also, Travelling Van and Water Cart SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD furniture AND EFFECTS. Viz Dining Room Furniture Drawing Room Furniture Hall Furniture . . Bed Room Furniture: comprising— Curtains, Carpets Pictures, single and double’lron Bedsteads, spring and hair Matreases, handsome Cheval and Looking-glasses, Washstands, with marble top, Dressing Table, Towel Horses, Foot and Sponge Baths, Cupboards, Office Tables, Book Case, Sewing Machine (by Wilcox and Gibbs), etc., etc. Bedding Bed and Table Linen Kitchen Utensils Crockery, China, ‘Plated and Glassware Lamps Clocks and Ornaments Also — Iron Safe Gun Lawn Mower Patent Garden Roller, etc., etc. • And A SPLENDID TRI-CORD PIANO, By Kirkman The Auctioneers beg to call special at tention to this bona fide Clearing Sale of the above named Live and Dead Stock, Furniture, etc., which have all been, within a recent period, carefully selected, in the best market, regardless of cost. All goods will be on view the day prior to Sale, and the order of sale will be as follows : First Day. Live Stock, Implements, Steam Plough, Stationary Engine, etc. Second Day. Balance of Implements, Household Fur niture and Effects and Sundries.



Luncheon at 11 o’clock each day, and the Sale will commence at 12 precisely. For further particulars as to the Steam Plough, Stationary Engine, or any other matters, apply to H. MATSON & CO. Or to CHARLES CLARK, Auctioneers, Bioe Christchurch. T. .Bullock. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STRE ET, Ashburton.



F O R s A F. 4 OATEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting "into Chaff. T. BULLOCK. T o E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre,’on which is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTEK. O DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS, TO LET SHOP—In East street, at pre sent occupied by Mr Gabites, draper. Apply to “ T. BULLOCK. T M o N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T: Let and for Sale.



TRAPS, HARNESS. &c, &c, A First-Class American Waggon Dog Cart Single and Double Harness Saddles, Side Saddle and Bridles Cart Harness, and Cart Saddles Leading and Plough Harness Two Sets of Entire tackle SUNDRIES, Viz., 400 Gallon Tanks, Half Tanks, Stores, Tables, Benches, Veterinary Sur geon’s Instruments, Hydropult, Hurdles, Machine Wire, Gas Tongs, Soldering Irons, Guttering and down Piping, Rope, Wheelbar rows, Ram and Piping, Drain Pipes, Corrugated Iron, Oil Feeders, Assorted Files, Manual Pump, Lanterns, Watering Cans, 4 Dog Kennels, Garden Frames and Tools, Force Pump, Horse Covers, Stable and Pitchforks, Spades, Shovels, etc., etc. A WELL-BUILT SHEPHERD’S HUT, On Wheels. A Stationery 2-Horse Power Vortical Steam Engine, with Shafting and Hand Gear; also, Forge and Blower, Anvil, One Large and One Small Vice, Swage Block and Stand, Two Weston’s Pulleys, Iron Piping and Bends, Stock and Dies, Smiths Tools, Carpenter’s Bench and Tools, Fitters Bench, Belts and Blocks, etc., etc, N\ B. —The above Engine and Fittings being new and of the very best quality, are well worth the attention of engineers, smiths, and all requiring steam power. A MAGNIFICENT STEAM PLOUGH, By Fowler, of Leeds, Comprising : Two Steam Engines, oi 14 Horse Power each One Five Furrow Plough Harrows i Rollers and Cultivator—ll Tyr.o, ol ) the newest pattern



FOR . SALE by the Undersigned, and carefully selected for Seed, WHEATS of the following sorts : Hunter’s White, Pearl, and Essex, For Spring Sowing Purple Straw, Tuscan, and Brown Lammis 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, 5350 East street, Ashburton. FOR SALE, Cheap.—a FARM, con taining 284| Acres, well watered, situated at W'akanui. 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 o R S E. 410 e OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. JAMESON & ROBERTS F O R S E. SEED WHEATS, true to name Hunter’s White Pearl (Essex) Purple Tuscan and White Tuscan, first class Small Lot of Iluators’s and Essex L damaged OATS. Canadian SEED and PEED Crushed OATS, 8s 4d per bushel JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. 610



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.



WANTED to LET—Town and Subur ban SECTIONS, from one rood to fifteen acres. Apply to Charles Brad dell, Ashburton. 828 e mipn wiißßniiam—a— fJlHE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day i ‘7e, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



Davies and Winter. RAKAIA. FRUIT AND FOREST TREES. Davies & winter win have a large assortment of the above at their next Sale on THURSDAY, JULY 6th, Also— -50 Good Store Pigs Saddlery Potatoes Carrots Fowls, etc. Sale at 2 p.m. I



DAVIES & WINTER, 815 e Auctioneers. T J. T. Ford and Co. O STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS



ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlander 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 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 Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand FOR SA_.E— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire ( 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grasr Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF &c., &c.



n FECIAL NOTICE. The AMERICAN OEM STUDIO will be OPEN for a SHORTTIME LONGER. Portraits, Is per dozen. Come early. Opposite Mail office, 805 e



Thos. King, Ufti ENTAL MASON. PLANS v.i.d IP, A WINGS may be seen at Mr J. 0. Duncan’s Office, opposite Bank of Now Zealaml, ASHBURTON. 818 e



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— BEARERS 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 Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores, fortniohtly SALES OF STOCK , Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY 4. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co.



fjpHE 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 the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past.



PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. HE ACID CURE. F. COUTTS and SONS, guaranteed ACETIC ACID ia the beat known cure for Rheumatism, Colds, Neuralgia, and acute and chronic diseases generally. To be had in Bottles, price 3s Cd each, from l MACKAY BROS., ’ Sole Agents, Manchester street South, Christ church. Pamphlet “Acetopathy” posted free to any address. 688 e Jg ERLIN 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, Silka, Oat meal Cloth, Crash, Canvass. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in great variety. Ladies’ own materials worked or traced. 326 c SAFE, SIMPLE, CHEAP.



Agents i< t Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. Business Notices. HE 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. (Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) P. & D. DUNCAN, Ashburton. 240 c



gOAP. SOAP. SOAP. Now on Sale, at the Works in Moore Street, Ashburton, Soap and Candles, by Bar or Box, at Wholesale Prices ; also, pure Potash Soft Soap for washing Woollen Goods, at Gd 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 of Soap for 6d. JOHN SMITHSON. Lceston, March 3, 1882. 9300 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 a' Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date wil bo guaranteed, and delivered.] carriage paid to any railway station. ' I WOOD AND CO., AsiI.BUE.TON BkeWEUY, Cameron street. N. Sale, a large quantity of good VINEGAR, price 2s per gallor, I Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. • 227 d



Business Notices. OCAL 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 Biver, 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, Collars, I i css-Trimmmgs, Etc, BLAN r>TS AND FLANNELS. An Immense Stock'of Roslyn Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jus opened l Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s 6d. Suits made to orde correct (it guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and 13oys’ Hats-juat to band, splendid value Men's Shirts in endless variety, from Is 6d 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.



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



J. J. DOYLE, EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by P. Furness), Ashburton. 414 e Geo. Eooth & 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 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 PAYITT, REES. TREES. Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT. RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FRUIT TREES FOREST TREES ORNAMENTAL and FLOWERING SHRUBS APPLE TREES, on blight proof stocks. All guaranteed true to name, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Sacnder’s PENG ELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. I Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d 473 e Ashburton. Mill, 673 e [a caed.J



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station ?agiu7T, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Noa. 8 and 9,' Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and. Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, «Src., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN. SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



P O R • S A L E Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bull© Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term ONEY TO LEN On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren* rates \pply to W. S. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Lana Transfer Act FORMS PRINTED “To Let ' and “ For Sale ” —can be obtaL.e i at the Guardian o<hce easy W. H. GUNDRY



Easiness Notices Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTSJ TTT'ALTER A. WOOD’S Twine V\ Reaper and Binder. —All farmers desirous of securing any of these Machine in time for next harvest must apply fo same before the 15th of June next. POYNTZ & CO. Agents. •



FOR SALE.—A newly-erected four roomed house, on £acro of land, in McLean’s paddock ; fenced. Price, £IOO. POYNTZ & CO. ITIOR SALE.—A two-roomed house, . with £-acre of land, near Mr Bean’s residence, on N.W. Belt. POYNTZ & 00. FOR SALE.—A block of five houses, on N. E. Town Belt, now let to good tenants at fair rentals. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A four-roomed house, on A-acre of land, at hack of N.E. Belt. POYNTZ & CO, FOR SALE.—T.S. 717, Cameron street adjoining the properties of Messrs Milsom and Alcorn. Price, £65. POYNTZ & CO. I]lOR SALE.— J T.S. 858, 879, Grey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. „ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox str West. „ 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 31 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO.



IT'OR SALE.—Several blocks of go® ’ land, on the N.W. Town Belt, from 5 to 10 acres each. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—2| acres in Walsh’s pad dock, broken up and securely fenced POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 143£ acres, being R. S. 21013 and 21245, about two miles from Tinwald, well-fenced, an sub-divided into five paddocks, laid dow to permanent pasture; a good four roomed house, stables, and necessary out buildings. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of about 350 acres all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Walerlon district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 250 acres, about 34 miles from Hinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing 118£ acres of unimproved land in th Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE.—RS. 34036, 34037, 340 SS 34030, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & CO. TT'OR SALE.—RS, 27192, 27194, con |J taining 632 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—An unimproved farm of 862 acres, being R.S. 26664, 27277; well fenced and broken up ; 400 acres in English grass; a five-roomed house, eight stall stable, and outbuildings; a concrete tank capable of holding 16,000 gallons. POYNTZ & CO. mo LET on lease, with purchasing 1. clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wjikanni creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish grass. POYNTZ & CO. mo LET FOR CROPPING —2O I acres of laud in the Sealiold district. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET—Several two and four-roomed houses in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. MONEY. —Several sums for invest ment at current rates of interest. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE or TO LET—A n 8-roomed House, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ton 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 trees. The property fronts the Public Domain on the North-west Pelt, and is in a con venient position’for a gentleman’s resi .fence. POYNTZ & CO.



LET —A convenient seven-roomed I House with stable tnd detached office, situated close to the centre of the town. The garden (comprising quarter acre) is well stocked with fruit and otuer trees. O LET A thirteen-roomed House with one acre land, on the Wakanu road, within easy distance of the centre o the town. Attached to tlie house is a well and tastefully laid oat garden planted with choice shrubs and flowers. GENTS for the SALE of Andrews and Heaven's Celebrated Chaff- POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. evtter and Horse Gears. POYNTZ & CO EAST STREET. Asr.BOKTON