with the proviso that tree planting must be carried bn at the same time as bush clear ing. The Waimate bush was sold as Al ford Forest has been to private persons in that neok-and-crop fashion which leaves purchasers at liberty to do what they like with it. The timber was suitable for building purposes; Timaru was growing in importance as well as other places easy of access ; saw-millers set to with a will, and having railway facilities carried on a roaring trade. To make the most of the bush was their only object. Then fires came to complete the work, and at this moment 300 or 400 acres of bush is all that remains of a once splendid forest. The bulk, if not tbs whole, is in the hands of one firm, and I am not far out when I state that the whole of the remaining tim ber will be down within two or three years. Therefore, Geraldine and Waimate, two of the finest forests in Canterbury, two of the most handy of approach for the settlers of the plains, are things of the past. Many, no doubt, of your readers have visited both places, worked

in both, drawn good wages for a week’s hard work in both forests, and no doubt have heard people say, what I say to-day. The largest forests can not last for evtr, if you do not plant as you clear. The question is—does timber rearing pay ? and is a plentiful supply of useful timber a source of wealth to private persons, and the district where grown ?—do saw-mills give abundance of . work to those who have no trade, but strength and will?—has not timber proved at nearly all times a safer investment than grain growing?—and are not forests at Home considered the most valuable estates? To all these questions I will answer most emphatically, Yes. And in Geraldine and Waimate, the time will come when the inhabitants will find that they have “ killed the goose that lays the golden eggs." Let us take warning by others mistakes—do not let us listen to such talk as I have heard —“Alford Forest will last longer than me.” “ I will be in my grave and forgotten before daylight is made through the bush. ” Such talk is nonsense. The Waimate bushmcn talked so, the Geraldine bushmen talked so; yet both forests are cleared and many of them are yet full of s»p, and trouble will never bring back its reward, some even are not aware of the very handsome inducement the Government offers —those I cannot blame. I can only hope to con vince them that they are following a suicidal line of conduct. I will conclude this letter with the fob' loving remarks (1) The forests sur rounding ours, with the exception of Oxford bush, are not birch forests. There-

fore, at no distant date, a large demand for the description of timber we are pos sessed of is certain to take place. (2) All the forests named in my letter are worked out, or nearly so, with the exception of Peel Forest; and the timber to be met there is inferior to ours, or else of a dif ferent description. (3) Should the in habitants exert themselves to obtain the loop-line of railway from Methven to Mount Somers, they would have rail car riage to Tinwald, and from thence south ward—also to Rakaia and from thence Northward therefore, not an inch of the timber now rotting in the bush need be wasted, as even firewood could then be carried from hero at a cheaper rate than from any other place. Once more let us benefit by the errors of others; the less forests there are around us the more valuable becomes our own. Let us husband it jealously; let us plant as we clear. I have been southward as far as I intended to go. So far, I see nothing fo prevent—as soon as the loop line is made—our monopolising, to a great extent, the timber trade (timber of the description we have) as far as Timaru, or even Waimate are concerned. To the north we have Oxford, possessing the same timber, but of finer description. The bush was sold without any proviso, therefore to saw, split, and cart away as fast as possible is the order of the day. Apres moie la Jin du monde tells us, in a few words, the feeling of those who work in such a reckless manner. I cannot blame them in all cases. Many have little or no capital. Rent or the Ebase; money must be got out of the as soon as practicable. Many have no knowledge of forest trees, and think only of the expense—as far as Ashburton is concerned, at any rate. (4) The bush land where cleared, is, after all, only of medium quality, more fit for depasturing than growing cereals, but well adapted to the growth of timber. (5) That for every acre planted in forest trees the Govern ment is prepared, on certain conditions, which I shall mention in my next letter, to give- two acres of land. (6) That abundance of depasturing land is to be had in our district on reasonable terms, and already cleared—too much so; so that those who' object to forest tree-planting may be suited, without depriving the coming generation of one of its greatest and safest resources.

THE ASHBURTON GtIAEDIAN, TUESDAY. JULY 4, 1882.



Tenders. —Tenders are invited for erec tion of the Ashburton Public Library. Holloway’s Pills.—A certain cure for Headaches, Bile, Loss of Appetite, and Low ness of Spirit.—These Pills can be taken with out danger from wet or cold, and require no Interruption from business or pleasure. They act mildly on the bowels, strengthen the stomach, and promote a health action of the liver, whereby they purify the blood, cleanse the skin,- brace the nerves, and invigorate the whole system. They effect a truly wonderful change in a debilitated constitution, as they create a healthy appetite, correct indigestion, remove bile, giddiness, headache, and palpita tion of the heart. Plain directions for the use of this medicine, at once so mild and efficacious, are affixed to each box.



New Advertisements. WANTED KNOWN.—The Safe Re treat Lodge, LO.G.T., will hold an OPEN MEETING, on WEDNES DAY, sth mat., at 8 o’clock, when a capital programme will be rendered. No charge for admission. All are welcome. ONEY FOUND. —A small packet of Bank Notes found this morning, 4th July, in my shop. Owner can have same by paying cost of this advertisement. H. M. Cabson, Fruit and Italian Ware house, East street, Ashburton. jl 4 BURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HINDS POUND. Notice is hereby given that, Mrs Woodley has been appointed POUND KEEPER of the Hinds Pound until further notice. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 3,1882. jl 4 I hereby give notice that all AC COUNTS owing to Mr Octavios Digby, will be sued for without fuxther notice, if U T 1 C K.



New Advertisements. O R S E A quiet Buggy HORSE, used to be driven by a lady. Fast trotter and thorough staunch. Apply, ju POYNTZ & CO.



Meetings. TJORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The MONTHLY MEETING will be held at Mr Jones’ Upper Room, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, July 4th, at 8 p. tn. The consideration of holding Spring Show. Reading of paper on “Culture of Indoor Vines,” by Mr Elston. OUNT HUTT 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, 2i)th June, 1882. 82Ge Business : jl3 S. E. POYNTZ, Secretary.



S' T JOHN’S LODGE, E.C., No. 1858. The usual Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be held THIS Tuesday) EVENING, July 4, 1882, at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, at 7.30,. Visiting Brethren invited. By order, T. H. ZOUCH, 13 Secretary.



Amusements. Ashburton poultry,pigeon, AND CANARY ASSOCIATION. SECOND ANNUAL Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON,



ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, Joiv 21 and 22, 1882. Prizes are offered in 100 different classes. Vide Schedules. Entries will close (with the Secretary) on TUESDAY, July 18th, early appli cation for which is requested so as to ensure appearing in the catalogue. The following special prizes are offered : Best Game Bird in Show, 10a Cd. Best Pair Ducks, 10s 6d. Best Houdan, under 12 months, 10s 6d. Best Colored Dorking Hen, 10s 6d. Best Cage (four) Canaries, 10a 6d. Best Pair Golden Pencilled Hamburghs, 10a 6d. Best Fair Black Breasted Game Ban tams, 10s 6d. Best Spanish Bird, 10s 6d. Best Brahma, Light or Dark, 21s. A Silver Cup, value L 3 3s, for the largest prize-taker in the Show. This is con lined to exhibiors resi dent in the Ashburton County. About 100 exhibits will be disposed of by lot. in accordance with the 18th clause of the Gaming and Lotteries Act. The Show will be open on July 21 from 1 to 9 p.m., and on the 22nd from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission, Is. Further particulars on application to S. E. POIfNTZ, jl 3 Hon. Secretary.



E W ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION. GREAT JUVENILE GATHERING AND Art Union. ON MONDAY, the ioth of JULY, The Promoters intend to provide a SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT For all the Children in this and the neighboring Provinces.



Both during the Day and Evening, Christmas Trees, Sports, Music, Cosmo-1 rama, Dissolving Views, Skating, 1 {reworks, etc , etc. Concluding with a Distribution of Toys, Presents, and Souvenirs, On Art Union Principles. The admission, including both day and night, will be One Shilling for adults, and Sixpence for children under fourteen, by TICKETS ONLY, which can be obtained personally or by Post-office Order for the amount, on or before the sth of July, at the Secretary’s office. Arrangements will be made with the Railway Department and Tramway Com pany for Special and Cheap Fares. Every ticket will bo numbered, and will entitle the holder to a Prize in the ART UNION, For Toys, Presents, etc. ROBT. S. WALPOLE, 787 e Secretary.



OIIOUGH OF ASHBURTON. PUBLIC NOTICE. This is to notify that at a Special Meet ing of the Council of the Borough of Ash burton, held on the 12th day of June in stant. it was resolved to REPEAL By-law No. 55 and to ADOPT in lieu thereof the following By-law, that is to say— “lf any cattle shall at any time be found feeding, grazing, or wandering in any street or public place within the Bo rough, whether the same shall or shall not be attended by or in the charge of any person or persons the owner thereof shall be guilty of an offence, and notwith standing the liability.of any person to a penalty under this by-law any officer of the said Council or any police constable may seize and impound such cattle. And the word “owner” shall include the per.-on having the lawful charge, control, or management of such cattle.”



not settled by MONDAY, the 10th July. jU W. H. GUNDRY. fjp O BUILDERS. TENDERS are required for the EJEC TION, in Brick and Stone, of the Ash barton Public Library. Plans and speci fications to be seen at Mr Ward’s Offices, Burnett street, where tenders are to be left not later than THURSDAY, July 13th, at 4 p.m. The Id west or any tender not necessarily accepted. jl4 N o 0 D. Leitch, Tailor, East street, Ash burton, begs to intimate to those that have CLOTHES lying at his place for «ome time past, unless taken away and for by the 10th JDNB, they will I sold to defray expenses, jl 4



And this is to further notify that a Meeting of the said Council will he held at the Council Chambers, in Burnett street, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 10th day of July next, at seven o’clock in the evening, to confirm the said resolution. Dated this 13th day of June, 1882. CHARLES BRADDELL, 741 e Town Clerk. (HASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The J vluardian office. friHrTISHING BOOKS printed on the i shortest notice, at the Office of this * Paper,



Funeral Notices. PUNER AL NOTICE. The Friends of the late Mrs Bland (late of Ashburton Forks), are notified lhat her funeral will leave her late residence, Tancred street, for the Old Cemetery, at half-past two p.m.,on THURSDAY Next. GEOUGE PAHKIN, Undertaker.



Tenders. A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for— 1— Water-race, miles in length, near • North Ashburton River 2 Fencing Plantation Block, near pre sent terminus Mount Someis Rail way 3 Ploughing three blocks for planting purposes, in all 80 acres. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council Offices, and tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 a. m., sth July, 1882. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, jl 3 County Engineer.



Railway Notices. EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. EXCURSION FARES TO CHRIST CHURCH. On THURSDAY, July 6th, Excursion Tickets to Christchurch will be issued at the undermentioned Stations, for the morning train and the Express, at the fol lowing Fares; — Ist Class, 2nd Clas=. From Winslow and Hinds ... ... 7s 6d 5s From Ealing From Rangitata ... From Orari From Winchester.. The tickets will be available for Return up to and including the 13th July. FRED. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, June 29th, 1882. 832 e \ 15s 12s



Public Notices. CANTERBURY SALE YARDS 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 W. STROWD PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’ Patients until he is able to resume his practice, and may be CONSULTED at Dr Ross’s residence at the usual hours. 717 e JN J. BEGG’S ESTATE. All CLAIMS in the above Estate must be sent in to me on or before TUESDAY, the 4th, otherwise they will not be recog nised. MAX FRIEDLANDER, j] l Trustee. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 405 e



George Swann, gARIHSTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. 701 e Publications. 4 GRICULTURE AND STOCK.—Acts affecting Agriculture and Stock, bound in one volume, on Sale at Office of this Paper. Contents : Agricultural and Pastoral Societies, Animals Protection, Brands and Branding, Chattel Securities, Cruelty to Animals, Dog Registration, Drainage, Fencing, Property Assessment, Rabbit Nuisance, Sheep. piIOWN LANDS GUIDE, NO. 4.



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 Cth, Also— BO Good Store Pigs Saddlery Potatoes Carrots Fowls, etc. Sale at 2 p.m. DAVIES & WINTER, 815 e Auctioneers.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. AUCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL., G R A I N, S E E D, AND GENERAL MERC HANTS.



We have now on hand FOR SA_.E— Woolpacks Cornsacka Castor Oil Fencing Wire f 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Bails Staples Turnip Seeds of all dose tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grasf Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and Lchests OATS, BRAN, CHAFF &c., &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared, to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Cueistchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Ouk Stokes. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will bo held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY 18. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents f't Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. T. Bullock.



T. GENERAL E A S R bURN BullOCk,.:: ' N E E R. ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, T STREET, and at the A Z A A R, ET T STREET, Ashburton.



Published by the authority of the Minis ter of Lands. CoiiTENXS : Digest of Land Laws, Town Lands, Rural Lands Open for Sale, Forest and Timber Licenses, Lands being Prepared for Settlement; also, Two Excellent Maps of North and South Islands. Can bo obtained at Office of this Paper. Government publications. District Court Rules, Land Transfer Handy-Book and Acts, Joint Stock Com panies Acts, &c., on Sale at Office of this Paper Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. lkL v ' J. - A A-i.-r R. U a OTICE— Tub Ashbuiiton Guardian Gazette for ail notices under the Debtors and Creditors A Hi?



rsiHE LATEST NOVELTY FROM J_ PARTS. THE WONDERFUL ANTI POPIJIKUMPTUABI. On being wound up, it flies round and round upwards in the air, ascending to an immense height, flapping its wings in the moat life-like manner. Price Is Od. ANDRE WES BROS., Booksellers, Stationers, etc., East street south. 33-te



F O R s E. “4 0 iTEN STACKS, suitable for Cut tint; into Chaff. S T. BULLOCK. O E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to ' ' ' r ' P T, BULLOCK.



FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 638, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-aero,' 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 CARTER. mO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. TO LET SHOP—In East street, at pre sent occupied by Mr Gabites, draper. Apply to 1 T. BULLOCK.



IVI Several Sums ready for .investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR 0. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 786 e East street, Ashburton. mHB GUARDIAN is on every Tea ■L Table in Ashburton.



J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF 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 Fkieuiandek Duos. 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, etc., 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 Preidlander 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 To Let and for Sale.



FOR SAL'S by tho Undersigned, and carefully selected for Seed, WHEATS of the following sorts : Hunter’s White, Pearl, and Essex, Foil Spring Sowing— Purple Straw, Tuscan, and Brown La mm is 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 Wakanui. 100 acres in fallow, 70 acres in English grass, balance in stubble. Apply to Thomas Dalton, Wakanui, or Office of this Paper. 418 e



OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. SEED WHEATS, true to name Hunter’s White Pearl (Essex) Purple Tuscan and White Tuscan, first class Small Lot of Himters’s and Essex, damaged Canadian SEED and FEED Crushed OATS, 3s 4d per bushel 410 e JAMESON & ROBERTS R SALE. OATS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. 610 e



IHE Undersigned wish to intimate that 1; t>y are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of dificicnt makes, comprising the “ Mc'Slierry,” “Champion,” “'Farmers’ Friend,” and “Anglo-American,” at the Lowest Pli es, 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.) v 1 O AC\ n P. &D. DUNCAN, Ashburton. 240 c



Tlios. King, j|Onume;ntal mason. PLANS and DRAWINGS may be seen at Mr J. C. Duncan’s Office, opposite Bank of New Zealand, ASHBURTON. 818 e



npHE 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 fonf iiraq A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tangoed 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 bo 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.



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. pRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. FOR SALE, BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES, THE Westerfield Mill, Together with STOCK-IN-TRADE, BOOK DEBTS, PLANT, &c. For further particulars apply to MATSON, COX, & CO., ■il 3 Auctioneers.



To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored wich 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. jgERLIN WOOL DEPOT. MRS KINGSTON has COMMENCED BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, in Tancred street West, late N, Duff’s Victorian Boarding House, near the Eng lish Church. Crewel Wools, Silks, Oat meal Cloth, Crash, Canvass. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in great variety. Ladies’ own materials worked or traced. 326 c



ANTED KNOWN.— J. C. Duncan, VV Agent, lias for Sale, Cheap, Large Consignment Splendid Posts, Rails, Stakes WANTED to LET—Town and Subur ban SECTIONS, from one rood to fifteen acres. Apply to Chakles Bkad dell, Ashburton. 828 e Business Notices.



REE TRADE BAKERY Somerset Butchery. Having combined the two Businesses together, and by keeping a good LOAF at Cd, and ICozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Fbee Tkaue and Fuee Trade will Stick to You. U. ANCASTEH. jl 3



G LAD- TIDINGS!! FO U THE INHABITANTS 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. S2se



rp H E ACID OrR E. F. COUTTS and SONS, guaranteed ACETIC ACID is the best known cure for Rheumatism, Colds, Neuralgia, and acute and chronic diseases generally. SAFE, SIMPLE, CHEAP. To be had in Bottles, price 3s 6d each, from MAC KA Y BROS., Sole Agents, Manchester street South, Christ church. Pamphlet “Acetopathy” posted free to any address. 688 e



gOAP. SOAP. SOAP. Now on Sale, at the Works in Moore Street, Ashburton, Soap and Candies, by Bar or Box, at Wholesale Prices ; also, pure Potash Soft Soap for washing Woollen Goods, at 6d per lb. By its use no shrinking or discoloring takes place, as is the case with ordinary soaps. Tallow, Fat, and Grease bought, or taken in exchange for Soap, etc. Candles, 5d per lb. A good bar of • SH BURTON 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. 1 Home and abroad. Soap for 6d. JOHN S Leeston, March 3, 1882. JOHN SMITHSON. 939 e



All Ales and Voider from this date wil. be guaranteed, and delivered?_carriago paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Asueckxon Brewery, Cameron street. N.B. —On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallon. Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d



Business Notices. OCALEXH I B I T I O N Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Immense Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurline and City of Perth. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN JACKETS, Nice fitting goods. Several cases of New Millinery, Plush, Seal and Velvet Hats and Bonnets, in Gre Variety , , , . Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices A-Great Variety of the new Eiver, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Engl (see Queen’s Journal ) A Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades Hosiery and Gloves, in endless variety Umbrellas, Stays, Ties, Collars, f. ress-Trimmings, Etc. BEAM ETS AND FLANNELS. An Immense Stock'of Roslyn Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jus opened t Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s fid. Suits made to orde correct fit guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men’s Shirts in endless variety, from Is fid 10 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A. 0. bees 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.



OTICE OF REMOVAL J. J. DOYLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &0., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require ments in those centrally-situated premises lately occupied by Furness, next Murray, Jeweller, in East street. To meet the times a Discount of 2a 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 ail quite new. J. J. DOYLE, EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by P. Furness), Ashburton. 414 e



Geo. Eooth & Sons, Agricultural implement importers, Tctam & 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, 4730 Ashburton. 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 Saunder’s Mill. C73 e



[a oakd.J PENG ELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station 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 Gorae Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled andßaw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD, Agent iron AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY.



Ir o R A E Qimrtor-acro Section, Ko. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy \V. H. GUNDRY



ONEY TO L E N On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren' 'sates Apply to W. H. Gmidry, LICENSED LAND BRO EE (under tlie Land Transfer Act FORMS PRINTED— “To Let * and ‘ ‘ For Sale ” —can be obtaLie i at the Guardian O^ice



Business Notices Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS



\\T ALTER A. WOOD’S Twine V y 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 SALK—A newly-erected four roomed house, on J-acre of land, in McLean’s paddock ; fenced. Price, £IOO. POYNTZ & 00. FOB SALE.—A two-roomed house, with J-acre of land, near Mr Bean’s residence, on N.W. Belt. POYNTZ & CO. 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, ot •i-acre of land, at back of N. E. Belt. POYNTZ & CO. TjlOR SALE.—T.S. 717, Cameron street I' adjoining the properties of Messrs Milsom and Alcorn. Price, £65. POYNTZ & CO. For sal e.— T.S. 858, 879, Orey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. „ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox str West. „ 822. 828, 818, 689, 675, 31 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & 00. FOR SALE.—Several blocks of go® land, on the N.W. Town Belt, from 5 to 10 acres each. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—2f 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 Water ton district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 250 acres, about 3i miles from Rinds Railway Sta, tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing J.IBJ acres of unimproved land in th Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—-R.S. 3403 C, 34037, 34038 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & CO. T7.OR SALE.—R.S. 27192. 27194, con 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 E.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. mO LfcT on lease, with purchasing JL clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakanui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish grasn. rjlO LET FOR CROPPING X acus of laud in the Seafield district. POYNTZ & CO. O LET—Several two and four-roomed houses in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. MONEY. Several sums for invest ment at current rates of interest. POYNTZ & CO.



17011 SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed J House, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of land, all well fenced, and in English grass. Surrounding the house is three quarters of an acre of garden, tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees. The property fronts the Public Domain on tho North-west Belt, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman’s rest deuce. nr.O LET —A convenient seven-roomed g House with stable md detached office, situated close to the centre of the town. The garden (comprising quarter acre) is well stocked with fiuit and otner trees. O LET A thirteen-roomed House with one acre land, on the Wakanu iuud, 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 flowers. \ GENTS for tho SALE of Andrews and Beayen’s Celebrated Chaff evttor and Horse Gears. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO POYNTZ * CO EAST STREET Ashbukxoh