only On this principle that any scnsule firm would go. I have been connected with the working of furnaces for the last twenty years, and I think I ought to know something about the working of tht m ; and I can assure the Council that it takes as much fuel to bring up a furnacb to a working heat as would heat four pairs of tyres in an open fire. Now, if we could always get that amount to do at one time well and good ; but as this would only happen about once for every ten times we would have to light up for one pair, it would considerably raise the cost of pro duction, a thing by all means to be avoided. Further, Sir, I would like to know if, in the event of my putting up a furnace, will the Council give me a guarantee that—when the sparks from the I chimney, propelled by a strong current of air through the flues, fly over amongst the I loose straw in the stable yard of the I Central Hotel—they will not pass a bye- I law prohibiting the use of furnaces in the I town? Councillor Harrison raves about! disastrous consequences. I challenge him I to reply, through the public Press, to the following questions :—lst. Did he ever I see or hear of a conflagration caused by a fire lighted for such work ? (Name time and place.) 2nd, Will he name another firm, large or small, in all the Austral- I asian Colonies where such a bye-law is in force ? 3rd. How many furnaces have been built in Ashburton since this bye-law I was put in force ? 4th. Were the fur nacea (so called) in this town previous to that time, used in preference to open fires, I ! or, in the case of some of them, were they

used at all ? In conclusion. Sir, I wil

' make this offer to Councillor Harrison, seeing that he is an authority on furnaces, . that I will give him L2O, his highest to put up one for me, and as soon as it is proved in good working order L I will give him a bonus of LlO, and think I have then got a bargain. Hoping you will oblige by inserting the above, I am, &c., Pete a Walker.

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

To the Editor. Sir, —I think that such recriminations as at present are being carried on in con nection with the selection of a site for the _ , new Library buildings, are not much to the credit of those concerned therein, and it is very evident that the sooner we get a r on the way, in order that they - may learn from its volumes what common courtesy means the better. That our City Fathers, who are renowned for their wis dom, should have made such an exhibi tion of themselves, is, I think, sad ; and that those who profess to be somewhat leaders of public opinion, should, because one person agrees to differ from another, I or even from the opinions of the majority, especially when that majority has nothing to do with the matter, be called “ pig headed,” is, I think, hard on a man when he has no piggish' nature or tendencies within him, and also very uncomplimen tary and libellous on the pig himself, for who does not like good “Bacon?” Now, as far as 1 can see, the Library Committee - are not at all to blame for deciding to build on the old site, but the blame, if any, rests with an apathetic public, and especially with those who have sought to put their fingers into the pie in an impro per manner. As far I understand the constitution o' the Library, the committee are not answerable to the public, nor even to the Borough Council. They have evi dently only to do with subscribers whose wishes they have to carry out, and to whom they have to give an account. Now, why these gentlemen should be abased for doing their duty, I fail to see, or why they should listen to any advice from without, • unless tendered in a proper and courteous manner, is, I think, out of the question altogether. Common sense would dictate . otherwise. Now, by all means let us have ’ a central site for our Library ; let us have Baring square east, as it is, without ! doubt, the best possible site in Ashburton, and I think it will be a pity if it is not chosen for the purpose. But let us, as [ outsiders, goes about it in the proper man ner. The Library Committee have no ; right to be dictated to, not even by a de putation from that model of perfection, 'the Borough Council; neither do I think it was courtesy on their part to go out outside and collect information and obtain an expression of opinion from those who have nothing to do with the matter, be fore consulting the Library Committee. . Now, it is very evident that those who want a say, and especially an energetic one—in the selection of a site, will have to become subscribers first. Bat whether or not Baring square is to be utilised for the purpose is a matter for the ratepayers •to decide. But even this will be no use, and it will be a waste of money to call a ■ public meeting to discuss the question, un less the majority of subscribers, and the Library Committee are in favor thereof. For he it known, that not even the Borough Council—even suppose they put on their best clothes—nor the Fire Brigade east, nor the Fire Brigade west, nor the Inspector of Nuisances, nor even “ Hugo ” himself can make them build thereon, if they refuse to do so. The mark has evidently been overshot, and the Borough Council should set about un doing what they have done, and not waste public funds in calling useless meetings, apd as guardians of the public good, hold a conference with the Library Committee .first, in a proper manner, and get them to refer the matter to a meeting of sub scribers. Then the questions could be properly discussed and a site decided upon in an agreeable manner.—l am, &c., Outsider.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1882.



, Holloway’s Pills. —Health or Wealth.— No sane person would hesitate an instant in the ; choice between these two condition*. Now is the season to secure the former either by restoring or confirming it. These Pills ex pel all impurities from the system which fogs, foul vapours, and variable temperatures en gender during winter ; this medicine also acts most wholesomely upon the skin by disgorging the liver of its accumulated bile, and by ex citing the kidneys to more energetic a :tion ;it increases the appetite for food and strengthens the digestive process. The stomach and liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under the control of these regenerative Pills, which act very kindly yet most efficiently on the enderest bowels.—[Adyt.]



New Adverti SATURDAY, : Mr t. bullock slructio.is from 1 Geogehan, to Sell by P his Rooms, on the abov Lot 1 Containing about a Qnat ' on the EAST TOWN BE: The Corm This is very suitable f dence, and will be sold c' T. BUL 401 e A. W. Eg BEGS to draw the par of the Ashburton f that he has got GROWL Gardens about 20,000 BROCCOLI and Also, abnu 20,000 CABBAGE PJ 2,000 FINE HEADS which can be obtained ret in the Town Hall. Splei Onions at Low Prices, in quantities. Good Blue ;oes. N. B. Garden! ;orner of N.E. and N.' Sports Ground, Ashburtoi Ecclesiastic JESUS MRS HAMPSO EVANGELIST, will corm sion by holding a ME. Town Hall, for Women o; NESDAY, 10th May, Evangelistic Addresses, Th Saturday, and Sunday E ing. Doors open at 7. Sei fug 7.30 p.m. Sankey’s ill cordially invited. Public Notic A SHBURTON COUN: ELECTORAL RC NOTICE IS HEREBY accordance with Clause 46 < Act, 1876, that the Electors following Ridings are on places hereafter mentioned, April to the 15th May, 183 i Upper Ashburton Ric Board Office, Wester Mount Hutt Riding Office, Methven. Mount Somers Riding- Office, Mount Somer! South Rakaia Riding- Office, Sou th Rakaia. A copy of the above Elec lao open for inspection a louncil Offices, Ashburton. By order, F. MAINV Ashburton, 19th April, 1 I~~yR LEAHY has Arrived and may be CONSULTED Quill’s Hotel. V. Licensing d is MOUNT SOME In conformity with Clai Licensing Act, 1881,1 here that a POLL of the RATE be taken to determine i Leans’, New Zealand Wine, tion, or Bottle Licenses, mi be respectively increased wi district. The Poll will be taken Board Office, Mount Some; DAY, the 16th day of MA tween the hours of 9 a.m. a C. J. WENTWORTH COC 393 e Presi V, Licensing distric BOROUGH OF ASI In conformity with Claus [licensing Act, 1881, 1 ben that a POLL of the RATE be taken to determine whet Winn. AfC(



New Advertisements. “TICE TO Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates, at bis Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. OHAS. W. GREEN. May 4, 1882. 402 e ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) 5 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITON. A SPECIAL TRAIN starting from Timaru at 6.40 a.m., leaves Ashburton for Christchurch at 9.20 a. m., 6th May, ar riving at Christchurch at 11.20 a.m., and returns from Christchurch to Timaru at 8,?0 p.m., arriving at Ashburton at 10.30 n.m. This train will step, where required, between Ashburton and Timaru, to pick up,‘.passengers for Christchurch in the morning, or to allow any from Christ church to alight at night. ■mfvrmvir t> * rtrr FREDK BACK, :iratno Mans !j)i«rict,TraffioManager’s Office, Christchurch, May 4th, 1882. 'l'ratno Manager.



T. Bullock. >. SATURDAY MAY 6th. A COMMODIOUS 5; DWELLING - HOUSI OF 13 ROOMS, 5. Situated near the Town Belt East, facinj the Wakanui road, FOR SALE 8 BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunctior with Messrs Poyntz and Co.), hai received instructions from Mr Thoinai Hunt, to Sell by Public Auction, at hii ) Rooms, East street, on Saturday, Maj Cth— Lot 42, 43, and part of 256 containing about 2 acres, situated in the subur ban district of Hanistead, fronting the Wakanui road, and only a few chains from the Town Belt East There is a commodious and well-built House, containing 13 Rooms, erected on this property. It has -a north-eastern aspect, and altogether is a very desirable residence. There is a well cultivated Garden, and the grounds are nicely laid out and planted with Shrubs, ornamental and other trees. Persons desirous of purchasing a private residence would do well to inspect this property previous to the Sale. Terms liberal, at Sale, Sale at 1 o’clock. T BULLOCK, 3510 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, MAY 6, MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr De Veaux, Trustee in R. Ruxton’s Estate, to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, MAY 6, ALLOTMENTS £ Nos. 82, 83, 84, and 85, Situated in the Suburban District of ALLENTON, And known as “WALSH’S BLOCK.” The land is of first-rate quality, and very suitable for a market garden. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 3g4 e Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 6. Clearing Sale OF XHK UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OF MRS McLEAN’S LAND, ON THE TOWN BELT NORTH. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mrs McLean to sell by public auction, at his rooms, East street, on Saturday, May Cth, Lots 26, 28, 45, 46, each % 'acre, be tween Princes street and the Town Belt. Lots 27 and 28. near the Gasworks, each containing £ aero. Terms Liberal at Sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 3G5e Auctioneer SATURDAY, 6th MAY. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Hugh Byrne, to sell by public auction, at his rooms, East street, on the above date, LOT 46, CONTAINING I ROOD 8 PERCHES, Being part of R. S. 4904, in the rising district of Hampstead About two Sections from the Waka nui Road, and near the corner of the East Town Belt, on which is erected a comfortable cottage. The Section is securely fenced and planted. The reason for selling is that the pro ptietor is leaving the district. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 3630 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 6. VALUABLE Town Property, BEING T.S. 504, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, TO CAPITALISTS, STOREKEEPER', AND OTHERS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr W. J. Cole, to sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, MAY 6, TOWN SECTION 50 4, Divided into two lots, one facing the Wakanui road and Ul3 other Wills street. This section is centrally situated, being only a few chains distant from the Post and Tele graph Offices and Railway Station. To persons desirous of investing this offers a splendid opportunity, as there is not the slightest doubt that in the course of a few years this property will become very valuable. Terms liberal, at Sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 3GGO Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 6th. MR T. BULLOCK has received in struct ions from the owner to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, EfcSt street, on Saturday, Gth May, THAT VALUABLE T.S. 486, Having one chain frontage on Tancred ' street, and adjoining the Borough Reserve. This property will bo sold on very liberal terms of payment. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 3C7o Auctioneer. I'm 0 — , E r - Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowesi current rate of interest. Apply to 0 T. BULLOCK-



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, &> Co n- L A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS at A LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENT* ‘g LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rate and on'moat favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, A N E 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 Bye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and 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 W t ool Sales in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES W t hen in Ocr Stores, FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, MAY 9. SPECIAL ENTRY FOR MAY 9th, 1882. On Account of Donald Potts, Esq., Hakatere. Three-year-old STEERS 2Q SPAYED HEIFERS In fresh Store condition. Agents for Royso, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. Tenders. TENDERS will be accepted for ERECT ING Two-and-a-half miles FENC ING, up to SATURDAY, 6th May. For particulars, apply to E. H. DOBSON, 342 e Lowcliffe. TENDERS, for Labor only, for ERECTING 20 x 16 SHED, back O. Digby’s old shop. Tenders to close on FRIDAY next, at 10 a.m. Apply 392 e R. LANCASTER. Tenders wanted for carting Twenty Tons STRAW, from within one mile from Town Belt to Lancaster’s Slaughter Yard. Tenders to close on FRIDAY next, at 10 a.m. Apply 393 e R. LANCASTER. TENDERS are invited for about 4 Miles of WIRE FENCING, 6 wires (3-wire double fence), and repairs to about 4 miles of fencing, with stakes on each side of sod fence. Tenders to be sent in by noon of TUESDAY next, April 9th, to this office. D. MORROW, Montalto, 390 e Hinds. BUILDERS. The DATE for receiving TENDERS for a STABLE, Hinds, has been EX TENDED to noon of TUESDAY next, A oril 9th. Plans and specifications may be see r at this office, where tenders are to be emt. D. MORROW, Montalto, cg9a Hinds. rp jb N D E R . i'ENDERS are invited for CROSS PLOUGHING two hundred and forty (240) acres, more or less, of turnip land. Fur rows to bo five and a half (s|) inches deep by ten (10) inches wide. Ploughing to be finished, one half by sixth (6th) of June, and the balance by eleventh (lltb) of July. Tenders to be sent in by ninth (9th) of May, to John F. Tickell, Bel mont, Methvt-n. 391 e Barristers, Solicitors, &c. B C. W. Purnell, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 7J4d Public Companies. tctORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN 'TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809, Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,00( 1,201,24: 3,380,101 951,17: Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO.. East street. 774



T. .Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1882. AUCTION sal; rr OP Properties, &c., 1 s AT ROOMS East street, ON : ON SATURDAY, MAY 6. Several valuable Properties will be offered. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE A. -AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. F 0 R E. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of 6 Rooms, situated about one mile from the Town Belt North. T. BULLOCK. T O E T SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T O E T SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE in Moore street, at a very low rental—vu, 10s per week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 618, 519, 536,' 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre, on which is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. O R E Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of R.S. 7767. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E SPRING CART, new ; also, GIG, second hand. T. BULLOCK. O R SALE, OR TO LET. LOT 2, Trevorton, with Comfortable OTTAGE erected thereon. Also, TWO ORES LAND, near the above. The ason for disposing of this property is at the owner has taken a small Farm. Apply to T. BULLOCK. To Let and for Sale. SSEX SEED WHEAT. ON SALE —A small quantity, very lean. Early application necessary. H. MOFFATT, 44e Wakanui Mill. o E T. The FARM belonging to Messrs iwan and Tomes (lately in the occupa m of Mr Francis Cass), Wakanui, mprising the following : Rural Section 28403 705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a Irl3p Rural Section 28400 —387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407 —234 a 3r lOp 11 the above can be had as one com ; Farm —is nearly all laid down in ;lish grass, and well fenced, with ity of water, pply, 1 MATSON, COX & CO. F OR SALE OR TO LET BY TENDER. That Valuable r.S. 149 IN BURNETT STREET, > joining Messrs Matson, Cox and Co.’s Store. Tenders close May 13th. No tender necessarily accepted, rther particulars apply TUCKER, RESTELL & CO.; Or, THOS. WAFFORN', 0e Carlton road, Christchurch. For TO FARMERS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. The undersigned has received inslruc ns from Mr Thomas Pannctt to Sell, BY PRIVATE TREATY, s Valuable Farm, situate on the Beach ind, Wakanui, about four miles from hburton, 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, 314 e East street. iO lET, to a good tenant, at alow Rental, a FARM of 900 Acres, id is all fenced, is partly laid down in ss, and is well watered. Apply for ticulars Office of this Paper. 23e Tf TAN TED TO LET—Eight - roomed V DOUSE, in Burnett street, late in rupation of Mrs Mutch. Suitable for op or Boarding-house. Apply, J. KF.cn, Cabinetmaker. 385 e [a card.] PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 c



J. T. Ford and co. T O STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We be" to announce that we hav COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIA] AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAI STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messn Friedlander Bros, to receive entries and to make arrangements for sales 01 our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farn: and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlunder 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 Business Notices. A PEW DAYS ONLY. PORTRAITS THAT NEVER FADE Taken and Finished in Ten Minutes in Bain or Sunshine, at the AMERICAN GEM STUDIO, Now open in BURNETT STREET (Opposite Mail Office). NOTICE OUR PRICES. 24 Exquisite Little Gems 12 Double Gems... 12 Sunbeams 12 Card Size CABINET and LARGE PICTURES at equal LOW PRICES. 2s 6d 2s Cd 6s Od 9a Od Gem Albums 2s 6d Note the Address— OPPOSITE MAIL OFFICE, A SHBUETON. 321 JRONMONGERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Have NOW LANDING, direct from England and America, a Lakqb and Varied Stock of General Hardware, and are prepared to supply Builders, Contractors, and others at LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. We desire to draw special attention to the following, viz.: — Blue Stone, of superior quality Barbed Fencing Wire 200 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, sft to 10ft. 15 Tons Fence Wire, No. 8, 9 and 10 Paints, Oils, and Varnishes Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmong ery Carpenters’ Tools New Fenders New Fire Irons New Coal Vases New Grates New Ranges, very cheap New Lamps, in great variety New Cots New Bedsteads New Plated Goods Nejv Sewing Machines New Mangles and Wringers New Guns and Revolvers Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East street, ASHBURTON. Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position ' to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all dercrip ' tions. A large and choice stock always I on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. , Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), I Ashburton. S9se



jDU&iUC&a jAUburca. O C A L EXHIBITION Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Imqienu Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurline and City of Perth. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN JACKETS, . Nice fitting goods. 1 Several cases of New Millinery, Plush, Seal and Velvet Hats and Bonnets, in' Gre [ Variety ; Bl.ack and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices r A Great Variety of the new Bivcr, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Englan | (see Queen’s Journal) ' A Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades Hosiery and Gloves, in endless variety 1 Umbrellas, Stays, Ties, Collars, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. An Immense Stock of Eoslyn, Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jug opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s 6d. Suits made to orda correct fit guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men's Shirts in endless variety, from Is 6d 10 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A, O. begs to state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH thereby saves Large Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS' VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE. LION BREWERY CO. rjIHE 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), 75e Resident Manager. A LFORD BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, hog 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 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 I A S all with brains, and even those with jA. 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 ago. They seem not to bo tired . mo or my goods; and certainly it con tinues to be a pleasure as well as my busi ness to attend every day upon their want* and wishes. Judging by ray largely in creasing trade, the Packet Teas (care fully Selected and properly Blended) are giving great satisfaction to consumers. A FRESH CONSIGNMENT JUST TO HAND. Seasonable Fruits in Variety. Grocery and Italian Goods or. Sale as usual. Good Butter and Fresh Eggs purchased at Best Market Price. H. M. Carson’s Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. Sola Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas, in packets and boxes. So L F O R D FOREST The undersigned have always on ban for sale POSTS, KAILS, STAKES, STRAINER AND FIREWOOD, In any quantity. DDILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES As per order. All outside the Bush. GOOD SECURE PADDOCK FOB HORSES. Cooper Brothers. N.B.—Delivered in any part of the County, as per order. 226 a rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Rave determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also bo enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored wish a largo 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. TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesses together, and by keeping a good LOAF Ed, aid ICozs to the lb, trust to receive i h*rj of patronage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Trade will Stick to You. R. LANCASTER. S4c piIHE Undersigned wish to intimate that they are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different makes, comprising the McSherry,” “Champion,” “Farmers’ Friend,” and “Anglo-American,” at the Lowest Prices, and arc prepared to indent Engines and Combines, and extras for Engines and Combines, from any Eng lish maker for next season’s threshing. P. AD. DUNCAN, Ashburton. (Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) 240 c A SII BURT ON 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 euppljing those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will ho guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Delivery, 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 Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement importers, Tuam & St. Asafh streets, Che istchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Pandall Revolving Disc Ha-rows “ Farmer’s Friend,” and “‘Monarch 1 . Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ” Lawn Mowers. The Best of Everything, All kinds of Farm Implements and Eequisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent : FREDK. PAVITT, 55e Ashburton. W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agent, 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., Ac. COAL’AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE A MARINH IN* SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY. l< O Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bulb ck* Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term eaSJ ‘ W. H. GUNDP.Y M O N E Y TO L E N On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest currep' Aatca. Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO SB (under the Land Transfer Act