CORRESPONDENCE.

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

MR. TAYLOR AND “ ROBIN AFLECK.”

To the Editor.

!3ie, —I am at all times very happy to give an explanation to any of my actions when challenged, and 1 should be exceed ingly pleased to answer some statements published by an anonymous correspondent injreply to a letter signed by myself, in ye ar issue of Monday last. I have a fair idea who “ Robin A fleck ” is, but, as his real name has not been publicly an nc unced, I am debarred from answering hiili communication. In order to give my seljf an opportunity to do so, I would challenge your anonoymous correspondent to give his name, so that there will be no false light thrown on the matter, but until auih time as he does so, I must decline entering into any controversy in reference to: his assumptions. Suffice it to say, that “ Robin Afleck ” will come off second best. Apologising for trespassing on your space, to notice a letter signed by a man , who is evidently ashamed or afraid to sign bis own name. —I am, etc., | Thomas Taylor. Ashton, April 29.

THE LIBRARY SITE.

To THE EdITOH. (Sib, —After leading the report of the Li brary Committee meeting, I feel less in clined than ever to give a subscription to their building fund, the Saints and Presi dents of it being too utterly utter. I would suggest the advisability of having a public meeting in the Town Hall to discuss the whole matter, and also the constitution of the present Library, as I and many others are in a perfect fog about it. I feel sure if ;he present Committee persist in their present “ Royal Stand Backs” position it will result in an opposition library being built in a central position, and not in a sti;k in the mud place.—l am, &c., Argus,

i THE ASHBURTON G (JAEDIAN, MONDAY, MAY 1, 1882.



Holloway’s Pills. Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the de rangement being perceptible on the counten ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, _ they augpnent the powers of digestion and assimila tion in the stomach. Holloways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomach, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifiying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health and strength, and his sallowness gradually vanishes.—[Advt ]



New Advertis rp E N D TENDERS are invite TION of a BOARD! Methven, containing li and specifications can b Tucker, Eestell & Cc May 4th. Tenders to be to me, at Mount Some TUESDAY", May 16,188 Q. J. WENTWORTH < A SHBURTON PI BUILDING AND SOCIETY. The DIRECTORS’ MO ING of the above Society the President’s Office ai DAY. Subscriptions will be Secretary’s Office, Burnet the hours of 9 o’clock anc row, and at Mr. Bulloc 6.30 to Bp. in. TABLE Showing the Scale of Rep; by this Society for i upon first-class securi Deposits received at the rates fur fixed periods of per cent. Interest at the rate of ■ annum allowed upon depos J. 945 d Meetings. JJORTICULTURAL The ANNUAL MEE' above will be held at Mr on WEDNESDAY, May ! p.ra., Business : To receive the Annual Officers for the enst to consider any othe may be brought for; S. E. P( The COMMITTEE will place cn same date, at SEVEN p.m. Mount somers a FOREST YOU MUTUAL IMPROVEME A MEETING of the M above Society will be held Somers Schoolroom on SA' May, at 7 p m., to re-consi of the Society, and where are to be held in the futui bers and persona intenditi Society are requested to att W. L t 358 e Public Notici V. Licensing distrk BOROUGH OF ASI In conformity with Claus Licensing Act, 1681, 1 her that a POLL of the RATE be taken to determine whei New Zealand Wine, Acc< Bottle Licenses, may or respectively increased wit district. The Poll will be taken a Magistrate’s Court-house, MONDAY, the Bth day between the hours of 9 a m WILLIAM HICKLEY ( 309 e Pres SOMERS RC Take Notice that the Road Board intend, on M Bth, 1882, to make and lev; RATE of 6d (sixpence) in i the rateable property in tin period ending December 3: able in one sum on May 2 book is now open for ins Road Board Office, Mount T’v older.



New Advertise WANTED— A gener Apply, Office of t WANTED —A good YANT. Wages, Apply, Office of this Pape WANTED— A PL AS' at once, at A. L. Ashburton. ANTED TO LET HOOSE, in Bum occupation of Mrs Mute shop or Boarding - houa Mef.ch, Cabinetmaker. T'vg LEAHS' has Arrive «id may be CONSULT® Quill’s Hotel. Cl B AFIELD WESLEYA A MEETING of tho the above will be held Church TO - MORROYi NIGHT, at Half-past IS Rev. C. H. Standage and will be in attendance tc meeting matters of impor *j“ ONGBEACH ROAI TENDERS are hereby The formation of part o and for A side-ditch on part road. Specifications for thes seen at the office of tl tenders will be received o’clock p.xn. on FRIDAY W. GUI Disf Longbeach, Ist May, If Members of the above C that the First MEETINC on THURSDAY NEXT Hall, at 7.30 p.m. Mem be obtained at the S( New members will pleai names at once. No ad Tickets. HENRY 2 :580a JJ- US I 0 T I Second Term oommei ending August 31st. Fees, payable in advance SINGING CLASS foi in Templar Hall, on SATI NOONS, will commence more send in their name quarter. H. J. WEI Music Saloon, Tam V.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1882. AUCTION SALE of Properties, ? &c., AT AUCTION ROOMS, East street, ON ON SATURDAY, MAY 6. Several valuable Properties will be offered. T B U L L O C K , Auctioneer. A T. Bullock, UOTIONEER, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. F 0 R S E. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of 6 Rooms, situated about one mile from the Fown Belt North. T. BULLOCK. n O E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O E T . SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE in loore street, at a very low rental —viz., Os per week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, >37, 638, Tinwald ; each containing one [uarter-acre, on which is erected a well milt Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump >n jjremises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal erms. T. BULLOCK. P O R S E Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of US. 7767. T. BULLOCK. PO R S SPRING CART, new second hand. A L also, E GIG, T. BULLOCK. M 0 -1 E r - Several Sums ready for investment on ipproved Freehold Security, at the lowest surrent rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, OR TO LET. LOT 2. Trevorton, with Comfortable HOTTAGE erected thereon. Also, TWJD ACRES LAND, near the above. The ■eason for disposing of this property is hat the owner has taken a small Farm. Apply to T. BULLOCK. To Let and for Sale. piSSEX SEED WHEAT. ON SALE --A small quantity, very dean. Early application necessary. H. MOFFATT, 344 a Wakanui Mill. P O 11 SALE. Rural Section 28403 —7osa •Rum 1 faction 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a Irl3p Rural Section 28406—387 a2r 20p Rural Section 28407 —234 a 3r lOp All the above can be had as one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. Apply, 213 d MATSON, COX & CO. FOR SALE OR TO LET BY TENDER. That Valuable T.S. 149 IN BURNETT STREET, Adioining Messrs Matson, Cox and Co.’s Store. Tenders close May 13th. No tender necessarily accepted. For further particulars apply TUCKER, RESTELL & CO.; Or, THOS. WAFFORN, 370 a Carlton road, Christchurch. TO FARMERS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. The undersigned has received instruc tions from Mr Thomas Pannett to Sell, BY PRIVATE TREATY, His Valuable Farm, situate on the Beach Road, Wakanui, about four miles from Ashburton, and comprising about 175 Acres OF TUB BEST LAND IN THE DISTRICT, And one of the earliest selections, being R.S. 7187, 7796, and part R.S. 7186. The Land is well fenced and sub divided, and has been lying fallow for the past year.. Terms exceptionally easy. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY, 3140 East street. fIAO LET, to a good tenant, at a low Rental, a FARM of 900 Acres, Land is all fenced, its partly laid down in grass, and is well watered. Apply for particulars Office of tins Paper. 23e Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 714 c



J. T. Ford and Co. SPECIAL SALE Horses! Horses! Horses! ESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. have been favored with instructions, and will sell, without reserve, at the ASHBURTON COUNTY SALEYARDS, THURSDAY, 4TH MAY, 1882, On account of the LOWCLIFFE ESTATE rj DRAUGHT FILLIES, 3yrs old : • unbroken rr DRAUGHT GELDINGS, 3yrs • old, unbroken DRAUGHT GELDINGS, syrs old broken to harness DRAUGHT MARES, syrs old broken to harness Also, Several first-class HACKS. 2 2 On account of the Executors of the late Sir Cracroft "Wilson, from Rangitata Station— -2 4-YEAR OLD GELDINGS, good hacks, and broken to single and double harness 2 4-YEAR OLD GELDINGS, good h&cks 2 4-YEAR-OLD. FILLIES, good hacks PT 3-YEAR OLD GELDINGS 2 3-YEAR-OLD FILLIES, all per fectly quiet, and good hacks On account of Archibald McColl, Esq.— ■1 PAIR of BUGGY HORSES, good match, quiet to drive, and really good hacks IROAN MARE, syrs old, broken to single and double harness 1 5-YEAR-OLD GELDING, good hack 'J BOY’S PONY, with saddle and bridle, thoroughly quiet to ride Also, On account of Lowcliffo Estate— ' 2-TOOTH RAMS (Lincolns). To parties in want of really good and useful draught stock, we recommend at tending this sale, as the horses are well bred, well grown and useful sorts. The light harness horses and hacks are without exception all a first-class lot, and, with the hunting season just before us, should command the attention of gentle men requiring them. Sale at 11 a. ra. For further particulars apply to J. T. FORD & CO. , Auctioneers, Christchurch. FRIEDLANDER BROS., 3450 Agents, Ashburton. IO 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, PRODUCF, &c. We have arranged with Messrs hiedlanuer Bros. to receive entries, ad to make arrangements for sales on ur account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, Ac., 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 Freidlandev Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, 3 a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will he 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 Tenders. TOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to ’HURSDAY, May 4, for the following VORKS:— Forming 105 chains of Cemetery road. Forming 115 chains of Collins road. Tenders to be endorsed, and addressed 0 the Chairman of the Board. Specifications cm be seen at the Road loard Office. South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, 37e Clerk ti the Board. rENDERS Wanted for FENCING in the Domain Grounds, about 40 chains mro or less. For particulars apply to lessrs Tucker and Restell. Tenders to e forwarded by 4 p. m. on THURSDAY, th May, addressed to- J. WARD, ;72e Secretary. TENDERS will be received by the Undersigned up to the 6th May for STUBBING, BURNING, and PLOUGH ING OUT about ten miles of Gorae fences ’j. CATHGART WASON, !20e Convar. nnENDERS will bo received up to 1 FRIDAY, the sth day of May next, for the LEASE of Two PAD DOCKS, situate at the back of the Par sonage House, Ashburton, containing about 3 acres each, for one, two, or three years. The Land is very rich and of excellent quality, and the paddocks are well she! tcred by trees. For particulars apply to JAMESON & ROBERTS, 328 c Ashburton. WANTED— TENDERS for BUILD ING a ST ABLE for Mr D. Mcr ow, Monlalto, Hinds. Plans and specifi ions can be seen at this office. Tenders ,0 be sent in by TUESDAY next. The owest or any tender not necessarily ac :epted. 349 c Lost. £1 R W R D. LOST—From Longhead), G Head of lATTLE, yearlings ; earmark, bit out of ,iack of near ear. Anyone giving infor nation that will lead to their recovery will receive above reward. J36e JOHN GRIGG. [T7 ANTED KNOWN—If you v/ant to W Grow a splendid crop of Turnips, ’uvebaso some of Mayo’s Bonedust. -Address F. Mayo, Hamstoad Mills. 255 d



H. Matson and Co. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISE MENT. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. FRIDAY, 1 2TH MAY, 1882. Messes h. matson & co., in ’conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, have received instructions from Messrs Grigg and Russell, in consequence of the Dissolution of Partnership, to Sell by Public Auction, At the Land Room IN THE CANTEBRURY FOOL stores, Casho street ON FRIDAY, 12TH MAY, 1882, 12 o’clock noon, ACRES Of the Celebrated I At 6,500 Liongbeach Estate, Comprising— The whole of that portion known as the ASHBURTON TERRACE, And various other Lands on the Estate, Subdivided into the following CHOICE FARMS. All of the ASHBURTON TERRACE LAND, except (>4O ACRES And the fallow, has been in English grass from 2 to 4 years. 700 A 0 R E s In Turnips or Tallow readyjjfor wheat. Every paddock is supplied with water by natural creeks and watercourses. This really Valuable Portion of the LONGBEACH ESTATE Is situal v;thin two miles of the Tinwald Railway Station, and SURROUNDS THE TOWNSHIP OF WHEATSTONE. The Ashburton Terraco Land i is ad mitted to be the BEST CROPPING SOIL in the whole of the Ashburton District. Each Farm is separately fenced, except a few of the smaller blocks, which are comprised in one paddock. 1 THE .SITE FOR THE ASHBURTON BUTTER AND CHEESE COMPANY, LIMITED, IS SITUATED AT FLEM INGTON, ON THE LONGBEACH ES TATE ; SAY, FROM HALF-A-MILE TO TWO MILES DISTANT ONLY FROM ANY OF THE FARMS. Also, The Dromore Farm 27191, 27193, and part Comprising— ACRE b , FENCED AND IMPROVED. Terms will be made to suit all classes o Buyers— A SMALL DEPO S 1 T, And the balance at low rates. Full particular a can be obtained upon ap plication to THE NEW ZEALAND L. &M AGENCY COMPANY, Dunedin, Oarnaiu, Timaru, Invercargill, and Christchurch ; Or H. MATSON & CO., Canterbury Stores, Christchurch. A daily ccach runs from Ashburton t< Longhead), which will enable intendin' purchasers to reach the Home station where Mr Grigg wi’l provide horses, am arrange to have the various Farms pointer ’ out. 165( I



Matson, Cos, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SE E D, A N D GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, MAY 9. Agents for Royso, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. Business Notices. jgERLIN WOOL DEPOT. MRS. KINGSTON will COMMENCE BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, on MONDAY, April 30th, in Tancred street West, late N. Duff’s Victorian Boarding House. Crewel Wools, Silks Oatmeal Cloth, Crash, Canvass. J. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in great variety. 3260 A W. Kandell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform tho Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N. B. —Gardens, Bolt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d FEW DAYS ONLY. PORTRAITS THAT NEVER FADE Taken and Finished in Ten Minutes in Rain or Sunshine, at the AMI RICAN GEM STUDIO, Now open in BURNETT STREET (Opposite Mail Office). NOTICE OUR PRICES. 24 Exquisite Little Gems ... 2s 6d 12 Double Gems 2s 6d 12 Sunbeams ... ... ... 6s Od 12 Card Size ... ... ... 9s Od CABINET and LARGE PICTURES at equal LOW PRICES. Gem Albums 2s 6d Note the Address— OPPOSITE MAIL OFFICE, Ashburton. 321 c ■XT O W SHOWING— jJi FOURTEEN CASES of NEW DRAPERY. E. Gabites, Being a DIRECT IMPORTER from Manufacture! s, and selling for CASH ONLY, enables him to offer goods TWENTY-FIVE EES CENT. CHEAPER THAN ANA OTHER HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. Note the following Prices : Ladies’ Tweed Costumes. 15s 9d ; worth 25s ; 17s 9d, worth 30s. Wool Shawls, from 4s lid ; Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, 8s lid to 00s. Other materials in all the leading fabrics. Twill Tweed Cloth, 7-|d : Satin Cloth, la ; worth la Cd. Costume Cloth, Is Ad; worth IsCd. Navy Blue Sergo, 9|d ; w r orth Is 3d. ’ Flannels, Very Cheap, from 9jd per yard. 72-inch White Sheeting from 11L! ; Brown Holland, from 5Ad, Boys’ and Men’s Clothing. R. GABITES, EA S T STRE ET. 3 In That Shop Lately Occupied By I Ready-Money Richards. > 191 e J. FOWLER, Manager, i ’ —— I TWORMS PRINTED —“To Let ’ ant I j _|j “For Sale”—can be obtaiue lat thi 1 Guardian Office,



Business Notices. OCALEXHI 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 River, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Endian (see Queen’s Journal) ° A Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades Hosiery and Gloves, in endless variety Umbrellas, Stays, Ties, Collars, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. An Immense Stock of Roslyn, Kaiapoi, nnd English Blankets and Flannels jus opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. J 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. 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. T HE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Ale and Porter Of first-class quality, at reasonable rates. A quantity of Yeast and Grains always on hand. G. WOOD, (Late of the Ashburton Brewery), 700 Resident Manager. A LFO R D BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their Now Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared, to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 858 d mHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. i. 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 he enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also bo enabled to oiler 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. A S all with brains, and oven those with -C-*- none to speak of, have by this time solved my enigma, it must give place to the present advertisement.—l take this opportunity to again thank all my cus tomers sincerely for their liberal and continued support since commencing business for myself over a s ago. They seem not to bo tired me or my goods ; and certainly it con tinues to be a pleasure as well as my busi ness to attend every day upon their wants and wishes. Judging by my largely in creasmg trade, the Packet Teas (care fully Selected and properly Blended) are giving great satisfaction to consumers. A FRESH CONSIGNMENT JUST TO HAND. Seasonable Fruits in Variety, Grocery and Italian Goods on Sale as usual G °£ d Fresh Eggs purchased at Best Market Price. H. M. Carson’s Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co’s Puke Blended Teas, in packets and boxe3 - 3c FOREST The undersigned have always on hand for sale POSTS, KAILS, STAKES, STRAINERS AND FIREWOOD, In any quantity. BUILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES As per order,’ All outside the Bush. GOOD SECURE PADDOCK FOR HORSES. Cooper Brothers, N.B.—Delivered in any part of tha County, as per order. 226 a TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesses together, and by keeping a good LOAF at od, and IGozs to the lb, trust to receive share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Trade will Stick to You. R. liANCASTEB. fTHHE Undersigned wish to intimate that they arc in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements nnd Machinery, including Grain Drills, Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement importers, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulk Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Fanner’s Friend,” and “ Monarch Grain Drills The V onderful “Easy ’’Lawn Mowen The Best of Everything. All kinds Farm Implements an Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices befoi purchasing. Agent : PREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton. W. H. GUIS DRY, 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 nest season’s threshing. P. & D. DUNCAN, Ashburton. (Head Office, Tuam street Chiistchurch.) 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 these light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will he guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. TESTATE & STATION AGENT, JAi LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, Ac., &c. COAL; AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINH INI LGRANGE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. P O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock* Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy. W. H. GUNDRY ONEY TO LEN On approved Freehold security in various siiwq at lowest curron 4 rates. Apply to N.B.—On Sale, a huge quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per galloii Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d W. M. Gnndry,; LICENSED LAND BROOB (under the Lena Transfer Act. ■’