PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES- Fa in ay, June 8. The House met at 2.30. PETIfION. Mr Macandrew presented a petition from the deferred payment settlers in Otago, praying for the redress of certain grievances and relief. FIRST READINGS. The following Bills were introduced and tead a first time :—Tenants’ Fixtures (Mr Mosa) ; Supreme Court, Court of Appeal. Law Amendment, Criminal Law, Local Court (the Hon. Mr Dick) ; Bill to Estab lish a Harbor Board for the Port of Picton (Mr Connolly). WEST COAST PEACE PRESERVATION BILL. The West Coast Peace Preservation Bill was reported. Upon the motion for the third reading, Mr Macandrew entered his protest against the measure, describing it as one of the greatest blots that ever appeared on the Statute Book. After a lengthy discussion the House divided.—Ayes, 56 ; Noes, 21. The House went into committee, and the Bill parsed through without amend ment. It was reported, read a third time, and passed. lAW PRACTITIONERS ACT. Sir George Grey moved the second reading of the Law Practitioners Bill. The motion was put and carried on the Voices, after a lengthy debate. AFFIRMATION IN LIEU OP OATHS BILL. Sir George Grey moved the second reading of the Affirmation in Lieu of Oaths Bill. The motion was put and carried. fcONSTIXDTION. AMENDMENT BILL. Sir George Grey moved the second reading of the Constitution Amendment Bill. He explained that the object was to relieve the mother country of consider able obligation to the colony in the grant ing of a Constitution. Mr Seddon moved as an amendment that it bo adjourned till Thursday, 22nd inst. Mr Montgomery seconded the amend ment. The amendment was carried on the voices.

NATIVE LANDS COURT ACT. Mr McDonald moved the second read ing of the Native Land Court Act Amend ment Bill. The Hon. Mr Bryce said the Govern ment proposed to bring down a similar measure, and he would not object to the second reading, provided it was not pushed farther ■ until the Government measure came down. The Bill was read a second time, and ordered for committal on Wednesday fort night. THE LOAN. Mr Barron gave notice that he would on Wednesday, the 21st June, move—“ That in the opinion of this House any proposal for' the increase of the public debt of the colony by further borrowing should be submitted to the electors and receive the approval of three-fifths of their number before being finally sanctioned by the Legislature. ” GAMING AND LOTTERIES BILL.

- - Mr McDonald moved the second read ing of the Gaming and Lotteries Act Re peal Bill. Mr Bracken designated the Bill as nn . absurd piece of legislation. It encouraged gambling in its most aggravated foim. Respectable persons had been fined for indulging in harmless sweeps, while the gambling machine was legalised, which, in the case of tho Dunedin Jockey Club, rea lised as its percentage to tho club no less than.L2.ooo. The Hon. Mr Dick said that only one clause of the Bill—the clause referring to sweeptahes—had been attacked. There , were other enactments in reference to gaming houses which no one could desire to see repealed. In that case he would ask them to vote against the repeal of the ... Bill,.and when the Bill for amendment ■ came up to consider what amendments were required, but he objected to the total repeal of the Act, many of the clauses of ■ ' which were highly important. Mr Smith said that as it stood it did . not affect betting at races. Any amend ment should provide that. Again, large sweeps went on, the only difference being that, whereas formerly they were signed with the name of someone, cow they were published without any name appended to the advertisement. It was trifling and unimportant sweeps and sweepholders who were punished. Again, tho totaliaa tor cost 20s, and 2s in tho £ was taken away. Previously many of these parties contented themselves with a2s fid stake, add there was nothing deducted. Mr Levestam supported the repeal of the Act, advising the Government to bring in a new Bill embodying the pro- visions of the Act that were not objection able.

Mr W. M. Green argued against the re ' peal of the Act. He thought the Colonial Secretary was rather too pliable, and that a man of more firmness was needed to ad minister the Act in religious matters. He was too ready to grant concessions for lot teries, which were most reprehensible practices. These religious lotteries ought not to be tolerated. The case of the Dun edin Jockey Club had been referred to. The fact was that a member of that House and the Mayor of Dunedin had gone de liberately to the racecourse and broken the law by engaging in sweepstakes. Such men were not fit to have a seat in the House. After an animated debate the House divided—Ayes, 10 ; noes, 35. ■ The House rose at 12.30.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

SOUTH RAKAIA— Yesterday.

(Before Mr Whiteford, R. M., and Messrs Holmes, Coster, and Mackie, J.P.’s.) Taking a Traction Engine Over the Rakaia Bridge Under Stkam. —N. Eden was charged with the above offence by tbs Railway Department, for whom Mr Blood appeared. Evidence was given by the bridge keeper that ho had warned defendant that lie was acting contrary to the Public Works Act, 18GC. Fined L 3 and costs. Cruelty to A Horse.— Joseph Ban naly was charged with cruelty to a horse, and also with firing off a gun on the Alford Forest road. Defendant pleaded guilty to both charges, and was fined L 5 on the first and 10s on second, with costs in both cases. Assault Cases. —E. Lake summoned N. Walsh for assaulting him, and the charge being (roved, defendant was fined 10* and costs. —O. Lake and E. Lake, summoned W. J. Walsh for assault. The case was dismissed. Stopping his Grog. —Jane Rutter in formed the Pencil that her husband was an habitual drunkard, and asked for an order prohibiting publicans from sup plying him with liqtrir.—Order gianted, good for twelve months. Unregistered Does. — The following were fined 10s each for having unregis tered dogs in their possession: -W. Mer ton, James Santy, W. Street, H. McLean, J, Thomson, and J. Bonchol. . Breach op the Peace. —J. Walker and J. Thompson were charged with fighting in - the street/ Thompson was also charged with using obsceno language. Walker was dismissed, and his companion ■ fined 20s on each’ charge. CIVIL OASES. Abraham v. Murdoch. —Claim, LI .i 6s, for a horse supplied. Plaintiff non suited. ' ' Jsgo v. Gardiner.—Claim, for wages Bipd mopey lent, LIOO. Defendant did s . not appear. Judgment for plaintiff for Mhl amount. ■n.

'Hardr and o>>. v. Goldsmith. —Claim, L 23 5d Bd, fur sold and delivered. Judgment for ulaintiff with costa. Edward Lake v. N. Walsh.-Mr Blood for plaintiff, Mr Purnell for defendant. Claim Ll 7 18s 4d, for wages. The defen dant had paid LI 13s 7d into Court, and had a set off for L2 8s 9J. Judgment for L2 8s in addition to money paid into Court. The Court then adjourned.

THE INQUEST ON MR COMPTON.

The late hour yesterday afternoon at which the inquest on Mr George Compton concluded, prevented us from publishing Dr Leahy’s evidence. On resuming the enquiry after the adjournment to allow of the attendance of the Dr, that gentleman deposed as follows : —He had made a 2>osi mortem on the body of deceased. There was an incised skin-deep wound half an inch long on the left temple, and the skin was slightly abraded on the other fade of the ■ forehead. The knuckles of both hands were also wounded. These wounds the Dr considered were received after death. Both lungs were very much con gested, and both cavities of the heart were full of blood. Death had un doubtedly resulted from suffocation caused most probably by immersion in the Water. In reply to questions; Dr Leahy said the wounds might possibly have been caused before death, but he did not think so. The 'Coroner summed up the evidence very briefly. How the poor fellow, lying dead, reached the spot where he was found would probably never be known, but ho thought that all the facts made known pointed to a verdict of “ Pound drowned.”

The Jury returned a verdict of “ Found drowned,” adding a rider to the effect that deceased was accidentally drowned, having lost his way in the river-bed during the snowstorm on the night of Monday last. _____

A REMARKABLE COMPOSITION.

The following is one of the most re maikable compositions ever published. It evinces an ingenuity of arrangement such as we have never seen before. The initial capitals>spell “Myboastis in the glorious cross of Christ.” The words in italics, when read from top to bottom and from bottom to top, form the Lord’s Prayer complete ;

Make known the Gospel truths, Out Father, King, Yield us thy grace, clear Fathet, from above; Bless us with hearts which feelingly can sign, '“Our life thou art for ever, God of love !” Assuage our grief in love for Christ, we pray, Since the bright Prince of heaven and glory died, Took all our sins, and halltrwed //fo display, Infant ban g first, a man, and then was cruci fied, Stupendous God ! thy grace and power made known In Jesu’s name, let all the world rejoice; New labor in thy heavenly kingdom own- That blessed kingdom for thy saints the choice. How vain to come to thee ? is all our cry; Enemies to iky self and all that’s thine; Graceless our will, we live for vanity; Loathing the very being, evil we design. O God ! ihy will be done from earth to heaven. Reclining on the Gospel let us live, In earth from sin delivered and forgiven. Oh ! as thyself but teach us to forgive, Unless it's power temptation doth destroy. Sure is our fall into the depth of woe. Carnal in mind, we’ve not a glimpse of joy Raised against heaven ; in us hope cannot flow. Oh, give us grace, and lead us c n thy way ; Shine on us with thy love, and give us peace; Self and this sin that rise against us slay. Oh ! grant each day our trespasses may cease. Forgive our evil deeds that oft we do. Convince us daily of them to out shame ; Help us with heavenly bread ; forgive us too. Recurrent lusts, and we'W adore thy name, In thy forgive ness we as saints can die, Since for us and our ireepasses, so high, Thy Son, our Saviour, bled on Calvary. ' —The Evening Fireside.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

BORROWED REPORTS.

To the Editor.

Sir, —It has happened rather often lately that two persons had the same idea. When reading your report re. the fancy dress rink, I noticed two errors in the names, viz., Mrs (instead of Miss) Morris, and R. (instead of K.) Zander. To my utter astonishment, both these mistakes appeared in the Mail this morning. Could you please explain how this error happened lor is tho Afct il, which up to very recently was supposed to be the lead ing paper of the town, copying its re ports from The Guardian ?—I am, &c., Signia. Ashburton, June IQtb, 1882.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 188 a.



Telegraph Station.—a telegraph sta tion has been opened at Taupiri (County Waikato.) Holloway's Ointment and Piles. - Rheumatism and Rheumatic gout ave the most dreaded of all diseases, because their victims know they arc safe at no season, and at no age secure. Holloway’s Ointment, after fomenta tion of the painful parts, gives greater relief than any other application ; but it must be diligently used to obtain this desirable result. It has been highly commended by rheumatic subjects of all ages and of both sexes, for ren dering their attacks less frequent and less vigorous, and for repressing the sour perspera tions and soothing the nerves. In many cases, Holloway's Ointment and Pills have proved the greatest blessings in removing rheumatism and rheumatic gout which had assailed persons previously and at the prime of life.—[Advt.]



New Advertisements. WANTED to HI HE, for three or six months, a Portable Eight-horse power ENGINE. Apply, Office of this Paper. fose WANTED to LET—Town, and Subur ban SECTIONS, from one rood t<> fifteen acres. Apply to Charles Brai>- dell, Ashburton. 70fie WANTED —Everyone to come and patronise the world-renownou Cakes, Pies, and all kinds of good things at Thomas Taylou’s, Baker, East street. 7090



New Advertisements. I* OST, on Wednesday last, at Tinwald, j a LEGGIN G. Finder will be re warded by leaving the same at Lucas’ Boarding-house, Ashburton. 708 e E O B G E S W ANN, Barrister and Solicitor, Hereford street, Christchurch* 701 e 0 B SALE OB TO LET. Nine Acres of GEASS LAND, toge ther with a well - finished comfortable HOUSE of Five Booms, situated near the County Saleyards. T. BULLOCK.



nirmr^Jfpp Meetings. yy AK A N U I ELECTION. MR SAUNDERS invites the Electors of Wakanui to MEET HIM at the Town Hall* RAKAIA, on MONDAY, June 12th, at 8 o’clock. Go7e KANUI ELECTION. Mr SAUNDERS will Address the Electors of Wakanui, at the Kyle School room, cn TUESDAY, 13th inst., at eight p. ni. S. E. POYNTZ, G9Be Secretary. ■yyA KANUI ROAD DISTRICT. 1 EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. A MEETING of RATEPAYERS will be held at the Road Board Cottage, ad joining Wakanui School,on THURSDAY, June 22nd, at 12 noon, to Elect a Member for the above Board in the room of Mr Hugo Friedlander, resigned. A POLL (if required) will be taken im mediately after the Nomination, and closing at 4 o.m. on the same clay. C. 0. FOOKS, Returning Officer. District Office, Juno 7th, 1882. GB4e



Amusements. A GRAND MASONIC C oncert Will be held in the MASONIC HALL,TANCRED STREET, ON FRIDAY, IGin JUNE, 1882. Tickets may be obtained from Members of the Committee, viz. : Bro. R. W. Shearman Bro. .las. Bradley 11. Stevenson W H. Zouch W. H. Gundry G. St. Hill Ohas. Hogg ~ T. Undrill ~ H. W. Felton ~ R. Friedlander ~ Hora.ce A. Gates, W, Sparrow S. B. Nelson E. Saunders E. G. Ciisp G. Gaukrodger D. Macfarlane B. Hughes W. Thompson Conductor. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o’clock. HENRY ZANDER, G49e Hon. Sec. fjl OW N HALL. Three Days Only, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, MONDAY, Cato’s Great Amalgamated Shows from YE ODD ENGLISH FANCYE FAYERS, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. THE MECHANIC’S VISION. A Theatre of 207 Working Wax Figures. The New American Fine Art Exhibition. The Mechanical Aquarium. Japanese Idol. The latest Performing Venemons —Snakes in captivity. THE OLD ENGLISH PEEP SHOW. The whole to conclude with PUNCH AND JUDY. Admission, Is. Open 10 am. to 10 p. ra. Every visitor will be presented with a picture fir American novelty. G7le Funeral Notices.



•3c: 0 # ALL MASONIC BRETHREN are re quested to MEET on SUNDAY next, Juno 11th, at the Masonic Hall, at ONE o’clock p m. punctually, to Attend the FUNERAL of the late Bro. George Compton. Masonic mourning regalia. Companions of the Arch will appear in Arch regalia. By order of the various Lodges. W. H. GUN DRY, 11. A. C. IT. STEPHENSON, W.M. Somerset, 1811, E.C, S. B. NELSON, W.M. Thistle, C 27, S.C. W. H. ZOUCH, W.M. St. John’s, 1858, E.C. THE Brethren of the Somerset Lodge, No. 1811, E C., are requested to MEET at the Somerset Masonic Hall on SUNDAY next, the 11th hist., at 1 o’clock p.m., to 'ATTEND the FUNERAL of our late Bro, George Compton. Masonic mourning regalia. June 9lh, 1882. G7oe By order of tho W.M. Ashburton, Bih June, 1882.



11HE Brethren of the St. John’s Lodge, No. 1858, E.C., are requested to MEET at the Somerset Masonic Hall on SUNDAY next, the 11th hist , at 1 o’clock p. in., to ATTEND the FUN ERAL of late Bro. George Compton. Masonic mourning regalia. W. U. ZGUOH, W.M. Ashburton, Oth June, 1882. G"Ge I •a-ilSiSraa. rnHE Brethren of the Thistle Lodge, No. J 627, S.C., are requested to MEET at the Somerset Masonic Hall on SUNDAY next, the 11 th inst., at 1 o’clock p. m., to ATTEND the r UNERAL of late Bro. George Compion. Masonic mourning regalia. S. B. NELSON, W.M. Asburton, 9ih June, 1882. 675 e Gazette in Eankiuptcy. X V. R. N OTICE—Tub Asiiucrtor Guardian Gazette for ail notices undtT the Debtors and Creditors Arts



ASHBURTON COUNTY fk. COUiICIL, ELECTORAL ROLL. I hereby give notice, as provided in the Counties Act, 1870, and the Counties Amendment Act, 1880, that a Court to hear any OBJECTIONS there may bo to the Electoral 801 l of the Ashburton Riding will bo bold on FRIDAY, 23rd inslant, at 10 o’clock a.m., at tbc Court house, Ashburton. J. BESWICK. Resident Magistrate. Ashburton, June 9th, 1832. 711 c A SIIBU RT O N C 0 U N T Y COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS. I hereby notify, as provided in the Counties Act, 1876, and the Counties Amendment Act, 1880, that a Court to hear any OBJECTIONS there may be to tho Electoral Rolls of the Mount Somers, Mount Hntt, Upper Ashburton, and South Rakaia Ridings will be lield at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, on MONDAY, June 19th instant, at 10 o’clock a m. J. BESWICK, Resident Magistrate. Ashburton, June 8, 1882. 710 a



Public Notices. 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 AKA NU I ELECTION. All persons desirous of seeing Mr Alfred Saunders returned to the House of Representatives, and who are willing to LEND CONVEYANCES on the Poll ing Day, Friday, IGth June, are requested to communicate with the undersigned. S. B. POYWTZ, 689 e Secretary. yy AKA NUI BLECT IO N. All persons desirous of seeing Mr Alfred Saunders returned to the House of Representatives, and who are willing to LEND CONVEYANCES on the Poll ing Day, Friday, IGth June, arereques f ed to communicate with the undersigned. RICHARD DAVIES, 690 e Secretary Rakaia Committee.



To Let; and for Sale. Tp OR SALE A Four-roomed COTTAGE, with Out houses, in Havelock street, on the Belt. Apply to James Leonard, on the pro perty. CC6e 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—Rod, 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. PAVITT, 535 e East street. Ashburton.



FOR SALE, Cheap.—a FARM, con taining 284 J Acres, well watered, situated at Wakanui. ICO acres in fallow, 70 acres in English grass, balance in stubble. Apply to Thomas Dalton, Wakanui, or Office of this Paper. 418 e Jjl O R SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 410 e JAMESOiM & ROBERTS 1 O R SALE. 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. GlOo



ENERAL STORE. MOUNT SOMERS. WANTED to SELL or LEASE, the above Store, to which is attached a seven roomed House and Store-room, quite new and fitted up with Tanks, Leamington Range. Copper, and every convenience, together with a four-stall Stable and Coach-house, quarter acre section, all fenced and cultivated. The Stock, which is a carefully-selected one, Fittings, and Plant to be taken at valuation, or other wise to suit purchaser or lessee. The business is in splendid working order, and doing an average of £2f*o per month, situated in a new and rising district, where the coal and stone is just being opened out, in which a largo trade is sure to be done. The railway just completed is within miles of the store, and there is every prospect of its being completed to the bridge, £ mile from the store, in a very short time. This is a splendid opening for a small capitalist. The reason the present proprietor is dis posing of his business is ill-health, being ordered a warmer climate. Further particulars by applying either bv letter or to W. 11. PUDDICOMBB, Present Proprietor Mount Somers Store; Or WILLIAM SMITH, 4940 Commission Agent, Ashburton.



Tj A N D . 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 4720 L. H. WILKINS, Ashburton. I N W A L D. FOR SALE- Quarter-acre Sections in good positions, well situated for Hotel ; also, one acre near Bridge approach. FORD, TIPPING, & CO., g£,2e Christchurch. TO LET SHOP and DWELLING HOUSE in Fowler’s Buildings, Tan cred street, with Stable and Cart-shed. Also, Six-roomed House in Moore street. Kents moderate. Apply to Gslo JOHN FOWLER. rnO lET, to a good tenant, at alow I Rental, a FARM of 900 Acres. Lind is all fenced, is partly laid down in grass, and is well watered. Apply for particulars Office of this Paper. 23e Lost. •pi VE POUNDS REWARD. LOST, from Methve' 1 , on or about the sth of May, one chestnut HACK, gelding, about eight years old, white star on fore head. Whoever will deliver the same to the undersigned, or give such information as will lead t' his recovery, will receive the above reward. ROBERT PATTON, Moth ven Hotel. 20th May, 1882. 0000



lOST —On Saturday last, 'Tay 3rd, in J Ashburton or near Jones and Brad shaw's, Tinwald, a£s note. Any one re turning the same to the Office of tins Paper will receive £2 reward. C9se REWARD—Strayid from Doyk-a- J. ton, on May 13th, one bay MARE; shod all round ; white blaze down face ; a little white on off fore-foot; collar marked ; in good condition ; hair on legs ; cobby hack ; bred by Mr Lysaght, of Ash burton. The above reward will be given to any person who will give such informa tion os will lead to her recovery to THOMAS DONOHUE, Doyleston ; Or, JOHN SMALL, 648 q Waterton.



J. T. Ford and 00. rpO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, 1 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, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friehlandku 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, &e., 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 bo well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to tha 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 terras. WOOL, GRAIN, SEE D, A N D GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand FOR SALE— Wool packs Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Bails Staples Turnip Seeds of all dese tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Bye Grasi Mangolds ] otatoes 'leas in boxes and i-chests OATS, BRAN, CHAFF &c., &c. AGRICULTURAT MACHINERY — REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. We arc now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at (he forthcoming Wool Sales in Cukistchuuch, and to make



LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Oku Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On .TUESDAY, JUNE 20. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents fr r Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COS, & CO. Tenders. rjp END ER S WANTED. For LEASE, with or without purchas ing clause, of good Wheat growing FARM, of GOO Acres, 100 Acres nowin Turnips ; ready for wheat this year. Tenders to be sent in to the undersigned on or before June 15th, of whom further particulars may bo obtained. 581 e MATSON, COX & CO.



w N T D. SEPARATE TENDERS for BREAK ING DP or CROPPING 450 Acres (near Methven), in one or more lots. Water on land. Tenders to be sent in before 12th Juno, 1882. For particulars of tender, apply to R. PATTON, Methven Hotel; Or D. CAMERON, ;!]o Chines, near Methven. Public Companies. 'ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Establish i.n ,1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,C00,C00 1,201,249 3,880.197 951j 173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. Me HR HE GUARDIAN is published every J, evening, giving every day i *7 s, up to the hour of going to press. This is better Ilian buying a sixpenny weekly.



Business Notices. OCAL EXHIBITION I ... J^ga« Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Immense Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurlino 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 River, Bail 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, flays, Ties, Collars, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. An Immerse S lock of I'.oslyn, Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jus tptncd'up. Flannel from fid per yard. CLOTHING, &c.‘l Men’s Soils from 40s oinvaids. Boys’Suits from 12s Cd. Suits made to orde correct fit mar-mi cod 40 dozen Men’s and Bovs’ Bats just to hand, splendid value Men’s Shins in endh ss variety, from Is Gd 10 cases Hods ju.-.l to band, greatly reduced in prices A O bees lo state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH; thereby saves Lar B c Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



rpHE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Ale and Porter Of fit s!-class quality. at reasonable rates. A quantity of Yeast and Grains always on hand. O. WOOD, ([.ate of Lite \shhmton Brewery), 7£ e Resident Manager.



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 20a and oyer 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), Geo. Eooth & Sons, GRIOULTURAL IMPLEMENT IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch, Ashburton. 414 e SOLE AGENTS FOR— Eansomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky



LFO R D B R EWER Y. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THU OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ABES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. EitH'iS- Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1870 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will bo specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 858 d PJIHE 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- A. 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 he enabled not only to foster the «rowth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also bo enabled to oilier to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very superior article AT A MODERATE PRICE.



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. A gent : FREDK. PAYITT, 4730 Ashburton. JREES. TREES. 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, Mill Race Road, Back Saundkh’ s Mill. C 73 0



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. 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 Pi ices, and are prepared to indent Engines and Combines, and extras for Engines and Combines, from any Eng lish maker for next season’s threshing. Ulead Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) SHBURTON 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 preps.red to supply, Whole sale and Retail, a fiist-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for suppljing those light BlilEß ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. P. & D. DUNCAN, Ashburton.



All Ales and Verier from lliis date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage | paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N.B.—On Sale, a large quantity of good .MALT VINEGAR, price 3s per gallon. Fresh Yeast ar 3 Grains on Sale daily. 227 d



[a card.J PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station ageat, 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 Gorsc Seeds Station and Farm Stares Boiled and Raw Oil • Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCS COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



o It E Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, Last Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY 0 N E Y TO LEU On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest currer' rates Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Liana Transfer Act FORMS PRINTED "To Let * and “ For Sale ” —can be pbtaiue i at the GoAituiiN Office



Business Notices Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS TT/-ALTER A. WOOD’S Twine VV Reaper and Binder.—All farmers desirous of securing any of these Machines in time for next harvest - must apply for same before the 15th of June next. "r ---poyntz & oo: Agents. SALE.—A newly-erected four ; roomed house, on £-acre of land, in McLean’s paddock ; fenced. Price, £IOO. POYNTZ & CO.



I7IOR SALE.—A two-roomed house, , with J-acre of land, near Mr Bean’S residence, on N. W. Belt. POYNTZ & CO. IjlOR SALE.—A block of five houses, ; on N.E. Town Belt, now let to good tenants at fair rentals. POYNTZ & CO. 171 OR SALE.—A four-roomed house, on £-acre of land, at back 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. For sal e T.S. 858, 879, Grey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. „ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox stre West. „ 822. 828, 818, 689, C 75, 31 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO. "TT'OR SALE.—Several blocks of go» land, on the N.W. Town Belt, from 5 to 10 acres each. POYNTZ & CO,



FOR S 4LE.—2f acres in Walsh’s pad* dock, broken up and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO. I TOR SALE. A farm of 143 i 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. FOR SALE.—A farm of about 350 acres all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Waterloo district. POYN7Z & CO. FOR SALE.—A faim of 250 acres, about 3i miles from Hinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28152, 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.—r.s. siocg, 34037,34058 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & CO.



TrOR SALE.— R.S. 27192, 27194, con f laining 532 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—An unimproved faim 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 IG.CLO gallons. POYNTZ & CO. rj'iO LET on lease, with purchasing 1. clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Waknnni creek, wcll-fenccd, and in Eng lish eras-:. PuYNTZ & CO. mO LET FOR CROPPING 8 aeris o! land in the Scofield district. POYNTZ & CO. mO LET —Several tao and four-roomed I houses in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYKTZ & CO. MONEY.— Several sums for invest ment at cuireut rates of interest. POYKTZ & CO. ITtOR SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed . House, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of land, all well fenced, and in English gvars. Surrounding the house is three quarters of an acre of ga;den, tastefully laid out at.d planted with choice trees. The propelfy fronts the Public Domain on the North-west Ikdf, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman’s resi dence. POYNTZ & CO.



M'O LET—A convenient seven-roomed 1 Louse with stable Mid detached office, situated close to the centre of the town. The garden (comprising quarter acre) is well stocked with fiuit and otuer treeS * POYNTZ & CO. f jHO LET A thirteen-roomed House JL with one acre land, on the Wakanu road, within easy distance of the centre o the town. Attached to the house is a well and tastefully laid out garden planted with choice shrubs and dowers. POYNTZ & CO. AGENTS for the SALE of Andrew and Heaven’s Celebrated Chaff evtter and Horse Gears. POYNTZ <fe CO. EAST STREET, Ashburton