Further inquiries would be made, and. if - - - found necessary further accommodation - . would be provided at the West Oxford • -railway station.— Government would con ;aider what necessity existed for amending ■" the Grown Eedress Act, so as to give legal • ‘ redress to persons having claims against - the Government notarising out of con . tracts.—Government was not aware of ,■ any necessity existing for amending the Registration of Electors Act, 1870, in the ■ way of providing more complete rolls.— The propriety of reducing fares on the Government railways was under conside ration,' aind would shortly bo decided - upon.—lt was not in the power of the . r Government to direct the expenditure of the education vote so as to refund the 10 - per cent, reductions made upon the sala j r ries . of schoolmasters. —Government . ~ would consider the question of refunding the unseated candidates for Franklyn ; North and Wakanui their costs, the oloc . tion having been rendered void by the acts of the Government officials. It was not usual for the Government under take responsibilities for its officials in matters of this kind. . ‘ : FIRST BRACINGS.

The following Bills were introduced and read a first time Central Otago Gold flelds Reserves (Mr Be Lautour); To Amend the Public Offenders Disqualifica tions Act, 1876 (Mr Levestam) ; North Timaru Cemetery Sale (Mr Turnbull).

, - ; , MOTIONS. ' The following motions were adopted : Mr Sheppard—A return showing for each borough and county the expense in curred in the election of licensing com mittees. A return showing for each bo rough and county the expense incurred in taking the local option vote under the Licensing Act. Mr O’Callaghan—For a return of the revenue, expenditure, number of pupils, and other particulars relating to the Agri cultural College in Canterbury. The House rose at 5. SO, and resumed at £3O. EDUCATION.

Mr Pyke moved the second reading of the Education Act Amendment Bill. He had -no desire to disturb the existing system, but simply asked that other than 'public schools should receive assistance, provided they conformed to certain provisions provided for by the Act, such as qualification of teachers, standards, in spectors, etc. As regards matters of reli gion, the Bill 'was liberal enough to meet the views of all classes of the community. He dwelt at some length on the impor tance of a diversity of the system of edu cation being provided for the development of the intellectual faculties. The conse quence of educating all children under a particular standard- - was calculated to thwart that, diversity of character upon which so much of the greatness of our nation depended, At present there was one-fifth, of the number of children attending school in the colony receiving education at other than public schools. They were doing an error in causing reli gious teaching to be excluded from schools, and also in excluding the Word of God.

Mr Dobson seconded. He thought the concession asked for only reasonable. With Catholics, this was a question of conscience, and he thought they were as much bound to respect the consciences of that class as they were to consult their own.

Mr J. Evans Brown moved as an amendment —“ That the Bill be read that day six months.” They had been told that a large sum of money was being spent, and here they were making a pro posal to increase that expenditure. It would be better to take a division on the motion at once, and allow them to pro ceed with the more important business. Messrs Barron, Rutherford, Daniel, I- Q’Callaghan, Bracken,-Steward, Duncan, -- Joyce, and Watt, supported the measure. *■' Mr Weston boro testimony to the great efforts made by the Catholics for the edu cation of their children, and be was in a position to bear personal testimony to the efficiency of the instruction given in the schools established, but when they were asked to place the Catholics in a different position to the members of any other Church, then hq put down his hand and said he could not possibly'acquiesce. He asked if they could not meet for the edu cation. of their children on a common ground? If once they placed different religions on a separate platform they would have bigotry arising coupled with religions rancour and animosities. He desired to see equal advantages to all ; but once they put one religious body against another, they would return to old times of priestcraft, when there was no individual liberty. If denominationalism , -r would not'See a school at all in many places. Every de nomination in a scattered district would not be able to support their separate schools. He hoped present arrangements would not be disturbed, and that they would not prevent the children of every religion standing side by side. He would vote against the Bill. Mr Sheehan insisted that our educa tional system was one which ought to re cognise no distinctions. He was himself a Catholic. The cause of education had its beet'friends irt the Catholic religion. His election turned on the votes of Catho lics, and he was asked if he would vote on this BilL The reply he made was “ No,” and he repeated that he would not be a consenting party to alter the present system of free, secular, and compulsory education. The result would be to get the .Bible introduced into the State and vjatnolic schools where they were. He respected the Colonial Secre tary for the answer he gave the other day that he would not consent to any altera tion of the Act as it stood. They had all come from countries which had been kept hack by religions differences. Here they were building up a great State, and let them do nothing that would disturb that. It was very like an attempt, on the part of the priesthood, to reduce their own -« ,«•lyisflxpt-labor belotv ’the,' eight hours’ r " '.movement,' and cast their-duties on the - State. The moment they carried this Bill they would have a number of inde pendent schools governed by their own denomination. He would oppose the -motion, believing that the salvation of the State depended upon the Act remaining as it was. Mr M. W, Green spoke against the Bill, which, if ever carried, would have the effect of making a break up in the educa tional system. The Hon. W. Rolleston had listened to Mr Sheehan with a great deal of interest, and he agreed in much that he had said. It was upon this question more than any other that the building up of a nation de pended. What was asked was something that would deprive them more than any thing of the opportunity of becoming a united people. The question had been settled by the people themselves. He watched the late elections closely, and he said this was looked upon by New Zealand as a settled question, not to be re-opened except after a direct appeal to the people upon it. He regretted the divorce of re ligion from education. His theory was that there was no incompatibility between religion and science; on the contrary, he argued that the more they educated the human mind the baiter they enabled that mind to grasp the saving truths of religion. _ . Messrs Fulton, Shrimski, Petrie, Fish, Lcvestam, Dick, and Sir George Grey opposed tho Bill, the latter gentleman slating that ii the intention was only to aid tho Catholic Church, a Rill should be accordingly, but they .should not” tbis wide dopr for evil to bo a^-psoy’ect : ,the adjournment of * - 1 ’mmlau, which, 'Was negatived by' 63 agayffiftPl ‘-sud Hia motion.' for the second hi- : .. - .■ •

reading also negatived by 4.7 against 26 The House rose at 1.15.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1882.



I Holloway’s Tills.— The sudden changes frequent fogs, and pervading dampness sorely impede the vital functions and conduce to ill health. The remedy for these disasters lies in some purifying medicine, like these Pills, which is competent to grapple with the mis chief at its source, and stamp it out without fretting the nerves or weakening the system. Holloway’s Tills extract from the blood all noxious matteis, regulate the action of every disordered organ, stimulate the liver and kidneys, and relax the bowels. In curing chest complaints these Pills are remarkably effective, especially when aided by friction of the Ointment on its walls. This double treat ment will ensure a certain, steady, and bene ficent progress, and sound health will soon be re-established.—Advt.



New Advertisements. Ashburton county council. Notice is hereby given that Mr S. HOL LAND has bean re-appointed POUND KEEPER of the Waterton Pound until further notice. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, June Ist, 1882.



SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 3RD JUNE. 200 RABBITS, 200 Per Express, from Southland. ALFRED HARBISON, g43 e Auctioneer. D RES SHAKING. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (nest Court-house), Asbddkton. Orders promptly attended to. 639 e



690- Loyal orange lodge, ash burton. The Members of the above Lodge are informed that the Funeral of the late Bro. Henry Liddle will leave the Ashburton Hospital at One o’clock on SUNDAY next. White Gloves and Black Tie, or Sashes. By order of the W.M. G. H. ST. HILL, 645 Secretary, SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.



ELECTION OF AUDITORS. I hereby give notice that at the annual election of Auditors, held by me this day, the undermentioned candidates received the number of votes set opposite their names : Alfred Curtis 32 William Hickley Gundry ... 32 William Smith ... ••• 21 William Richardson 80y1e... 20 And I declare Messrs Alfred Curtis and Wm. H. Gundry to be duly elected. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Chambers, Ashbmton, Ist June, 1882. G4oe TENDERS are invited for BUILDING an Eight-roomed HOUSE, on Alford Forest road—Labor only. Plans and specifications to be seen by applying to Mr R. Bird, to whom Tenders must be sent in before FRIDAY, Bth inst. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 644 e B. BIRD.



JJOUNT HOTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS, addressed to the Chairman, ■will be received up till noon on THURS DAY, the Bth insb., for the following works, viz.; — , . No. 2—Shingling about 80 chains, 26 yards to the chain No. 3—Re-shingling Pocock’a road No. 4 —Formation about 47 chains, 20 feet wide No. s—Shinglings—Shingling same road, 26 yards to the chain No. 6—Filling in ruts and crossings on Broom Park road No. 7 —Crossings on West Coast road. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, Methven. W. B. COMPTON, 642 e Overseer. Gazette in Eartiuptcy.



-j^'OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian to a Gazette for all notices undrr Debtors and Creditors Art* IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the several Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of NEIL McPHEE, of Alford Forest, blacksmith, a debtor. This is to notify that the creditors of the above-named debtor having failed to elect a Trustee of the estate and effects of the said debtor, I have appointed Frede uice Pavitt, of Ashbuiton, a certificated accountant in bankruptcy, to be such Trustee, and that the said Frederick Pavitt has duly signified to me in writing his acceptance of the said office. Dated this 30th day of May, 1882. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court.



Amusements. A. The SHBURTON RINKIK G CLUB. Members of tlie above Club wil, give a Fancy Dress Kink In oid of the LIBRARY FUND, ON THURSDAY, Bth JUNE, 1882, AT THE town hall.



Tenders. ANTED. SEPARATE TENDERS for BREAK ING UP or CROPPING 450 Acres (near Methven), in one or more lots. Water on land. Tenders to be sent in before 12th June, 1882. For particulars of tender, apply to R. PATTON, Methven Hotel; Or 31e D. CAMERON, Clones, near Methven.



Public Notices. yyi LEAHY has Removed to the late residence of Mr A. Orr, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 n.m., OTIC E. In pursuance of the Regulation of Elections Act, 1881, 1, George Jameson, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Wakanui, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing date the twenty-second day of May, 1882, under the hand of the Clerk of Writs, an Elec tion will be held for the return of ONE qualified person to serve as a Member for the said Electoral District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the County Saleyards Office, at Noon on the Tenth day of Juno, 1882, and that the POLL, if necessary, will be taken at the several Polling places of the said District on the Sixteenth day of June, and 7 to 8 p.m. 37Ge V. 1882.



I The following are the Polling places for the Electoral District of Wakanui: - County Saleyards Office, Ashburton. Town Hall, Rakaia. Pendarves Schoolroom, Chertsey road. Schoolroom, Wakanui. Road Board Office, Longbeach. Stationmaster’s House, Hinds Railway Station. GEORGE JAMESON, 567 e Returning Officer. TVTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, JOHN HOOD, of Mount Somers, do hereby give notice, that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Mount Somers, on the ninth day of June nest, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at Mount Somers, and known as Hood’s Hotel, and containing 20 rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated this eighth day of May, 1882. 6?le JOHN HOOD.



O T 1 c E. TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail will be carried on a pack-horse. 277 e A. JACKSON, Proprietor.



PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Road Board of the Longbeach District propose under and pursuant to The Public Works Act, 1880, to STOP the following ROAD, viz.: — All that parcel of land, containing 26 acres 3 roods 33 perches, or thereabouts, being part of a road reserve passing by and through the sections numbered 22539, 20692, 0703, 8417, 8450, 678.3. 0787, 8342, 8451, 6788, and 0792, as shown on the plans IS os. 483, 507, 508, deposited in the Land Transfer Office of the Christchurch Survey District, and extending from the junction of roads at the north-western corner of R.S. 22539 to the junction of roads on the north-eastern boundary or 6792, having a uniform width of 100 links throughout ; and in lieu thereof to makes the following roads, viz.: —All that parcel of land, containing by admeasurement, 5 acres 2 roods 10 perches, or thereabouts, be the same more or less, being part of the sections numbered 6805, 7206, 6^31, 20242, as shown on the plan No. 508 de posited in the Land Transfer Office of the Christchurch Survey District, and extend ing from the road at the junction of sec tions 22539, 6805, 7206, 6831, 6*90, 8417, to the road at the junction of sections 6793, 8417, and 20242, having a uniform width of 100 links throughout, and all that parcel of land containing 4 acres 3 roods 27 perches, or thereabouts, being part of the sections numbered 6773 and 6777 to 6732, as shown on the plan No. 335 deposited in the Land Transfer Office of the Christchurch Survey District, and extending from the junction of a road with the northernmost corner of rural section No. 6773, through that section and sections 6777 to 6782 to the northernmost corner of reserve No. 1438, having a uniform width throughout of 100 links, and to exchange the whole of the land occupied by the road proposed to be stopped for the land required for such new roads, and notice is further given that a plan has been prepared Or ine road proposed to be stopped, and a survey made and plans prepared of the said new roads to be made showing the lands throughout which they pass, and the names of the occupiers and owners of such lands, and that the said plans are on view at the Office of the Longbeach Road Board, on the Longbeach road. Dated this 4th day of May, 1882. W. CUTHBERT, 406 e Clerk v .



£I,OOO CHALLENGE TO WORLD. THE Will be Shown in ASHBURTON on FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and MON DAY NKXT, Tichborne, Not the Claimant, but acknowledged to be THE LARGEST BULLOCK IN THE WORLD, ALIVE. Height, 7ft 2in; length, 12ft Gin; 10ft 3m round the girth; 3ft Gin. across the hips; sft 4in. from the wither to brisket; weight, 3,2001b5. Bred by Mr W. Power, of Powerscroft Station, Gippsland, (Victoria.) This leviathan Bullock has been wit nessed by over 100,000 persons, including the Governors of South Australia, Vic toria, and New South Wales, also their Royal Highnesses the Princes during their stay in Adelaide. Acknowledged by public and press to be the most perfect and gigantic specimen of the bovine race ever seen in the world. Don’t fail to see this Mammoth Bul lock prior to his departure for Europe.



Nou-membeisof the Club will be allowed to Rink, but no Linker admitted unless in Fancy Dress. All Rinkers requested to wear gloves, A number of Round and Square Dances will be performed on Skates, between which there will be Yocal and Instru mental interludes. Tickets can bo obtained from the Library Committee and the Secretary. Admission Members, Is ; Visitors, 2a 6d. . _ Doors open at 7 pm. ; Polonaise at o P.lll. fch:s!p. HB»sy ZANDER, 550 e ' Hon. Sec *



Admission —ONE SHILLING. 5770 P. 6. 11ANSEN, Proprietor. ifSWWV J.'angg?V£' :< r S3‘fc--. ASH PALACE. This is a very good world that we live in, To lend, or to spend, or to give in ; t But to beg, or to borrow, or to get back one s own, It’s the very worst world that ever was known But this does not alter the fact that C. HAWKINS, Boot and Shoemaker, East street, Ashburton, and Archibald street, Tiuwald, SELLS, or rather GIVES, away at a nominal rate, Boots and Shoes for CASH ONLY. So roll up and buy your boots where you can get a perfect fit, 998 c



Lost. JIIVE POUNDS REWARD. LOST, from Methven, 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 to his recovery, will receive the above reward. ROBERT PATTON, Methven Hotel. 26th May, 1882. ' 609 e LOST, from Wakanui, 2 brown HACKS (one branded CW), 1 dark brown HACK, with white face, and a bay MARE, with Foal at foot Finder re turning same to the undersigned will be rewarded. MRS M. GIBSON, C2Be Wakanui. LOST or STRAYED— Two COLTS, one chestnut Colt, with blaze down face, branded J on near neck ; one chest nut, broad white blaze down face, silver mane and tail ; very hairy legs. Branded J on near neck. £1 REWARD willbegiven to anybody giving information that will lead to their recovery. Apply to A. Ede, Alford Forest. boße



To Let and for Sale. 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 Lam mis 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, 535 e 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



on SALE. 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- SmaU Lot of Huntera’s and Essex, damaged Canadian SEED and FEED Crushed OATS, 3s 4d per bushel JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. 610 e 410 e JAMESON & ROBERTS ■p O R SALE. OATS. ENERAL STORE, MOUNT SOMERS.



Robert Wilkin and Co. TUESDAY, 6th JUNE. Messrs Robert wilkin & co. are instructed by the Mortgagees to Sell by Public Auction (in conjunction with Messrs Jameson and Roberts), T.S. No. 520, TINWALD, Together with the Pour-roomed House | erected thereon. The Section is a corner one, situated on Graham’s road, and a capital business site. The Sale will be held on the Ground, I at Timvald, on TUESD ' Y NEXT, at Half-past Eleven. Terms very liberal. For particulars apply to JAMESON & ROBERTS, 631 e Ashburton. T. Bullock.



JUNE 3. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE TO PERSONS DESIROUS OF OFFER ING PROPERTIES BY PUBLIC A UCTION. Tho undersigned will hold his next Sale of Town, Suburban and other Pro perties on SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD. T. B U L LOOK.



T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR IiURNETT STREET, Ashbdkton.



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 snlendid working order, and doing an average of £250 per month, situated in a new and rising district, where the coal and stone is just being opened out, in which a large trade is sure to be done. The railway just completed is within 31. 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 per:„n to W. H. PUDDICOMBE, Present Proprietor Mount Somers Store; Or WILLIAM SMITH, 4940 Commission Agent, Ashburton.



x and. FOR SALE, CHEAP —A splendid SECTION of LAND, at the Corner of St Asaph and Durham streets. For par ticulars i'y to ... W. PENG ELLY, Christchurch; Or 472 e L. 11. WILKINS, Ashburton.



0 E, SALE. 4 0 4TEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting into Chaff. T. BULLOCK.



p 0 Lot 37, R.S. 7767 R SALE, half-acre, Hampstead, part of m o T. BULLOCK. LE T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart —Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre, on which is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK.



|j| I N W A L D. FOR SALE Quarter-acro Sections in good positions, well situated fpr Hotel ; also, one acre near Bridge ai 1 FORD, TIPPING, * CO., sg2e Christchurch.



rp o L E T - The FARM belm\ging to Messrs Cowan and Tonies (lately in the occupa tion of Mr Francis Cass), Wakanui, comprising the following : Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a Irl3p Rural Section 28406—387 a2r 20p Rural Section 25407—234 a3r 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. 398e PPl> ’ MATSON, COX & CO. MHO LET, to a good tenant, at alow | Rental, a FARM of 900 Acres. Land is all fenced, is partly laid down in crass, and is well watered. Apply for particulars Odlce or this Faper, 23e



Conveyances. COOKSON, Wills Street, runs th I’lj MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesdaj and Friday, returning Wednesday an I Saturday at 3 D.m



F. O R SAL E SPRING CART, new. T. BULLOCK. Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. O N E Y . T. BULLOCK. Matson, Cox, and Co. We have now‘on hand FOR SALE—



T OMGBEACH ROYAL MAIL |J COACH Leaves Longhead) for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7-30 a. in., Watorton 8.10 a. m., Ashton 8.25 a.m , Wheatstone 8.45 a.in., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Cnristchurcii to Tiniaru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.50 p. m. Parcels or orders loft at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Faros —Through single faros, os ; return same day, Bs. On and after Saturday, 2Gth Novem ber, the REDUCED RETURN FARES between Waterton and Ashburton will b-- sa; Ashton to Ashburton, 4s ; Wheat stone to Ashburton, 3a. W. B. BOND, Proprietor, 427 q Longbeach.



Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Tarnip Seeds of all dcsc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes, and i-chests OATS, BRAN, CHAFF Sic., Sic. AG RIC U LTU RAT MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, &e. 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 Salks in Christchurch, and to make LIP.ERAL CAST! ADVANCES Whkn in Our Stokes. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JUNE 6. Agents for Royae, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO.



Business Notices. EXHIBITION 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 Fiver, 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, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. An Immense Stock of Roslyn, Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jus opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. 1 Men’s Suits from 40s upwaida. Boys’Suits from 12s Cd. Suits made to ordo correct (it guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and Bojs’ 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.



LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewin", are now in a position to Supply Ale and Porter Of first- c’ass quality. at reasonable rates. A quantity of Yeast and Grains always on hand. G. W 7 OOD, (Late of the shbu- lon Brewery), 75e Resident Manager.



L F O II I) 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 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 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, Tan cued street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following tins course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will alsc be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE.



To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. IHB Undersigned wish to intimate that hey are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different makes, comprising the “ McSherry,” “Champion,” “Farmers’ Friend,” and “Anglo-American,” at the Lowest Prices, and are prepared to indent Engines and Combines, and extras for Engines and Combines, from any Eng lish maker for next season’s threshing. P.&D. DUNCAN, Ashburton. (Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) v 3 O/fIV. 240 c



OTICE OF REMOVAL J. J. DOYLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &c., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require ments in those centrally-situated premises lately occupied by Furness, next Murray, Jeweller, in East street. To meet the times a Discount of 2s in the pound on all parcels of 20s and over will be given for one month. Intending purchaseis 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), Ashburton. 414 e



L F O R D 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 POR HORSES. Cooper Brothers. N. B.—Delivered in any part of County, as per order.



■pEEE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesse together, and by keeping a good LOA at Gd, and ICi.zs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Trade will Stick toYou, B. LANCASTER. T 4



Geo. Eooth & Sons, Agricultural implement importers, Tuam & br. Asaih steeets, Cheistchotch. 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. Ail kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent : FREDK. PAVITT, 4 73e Ashburton.



W. H. GUM DRY, Estate & station age^t, 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 Rsddle Lampblack, Ac., Ac. COAL'AND FIREWOOD.



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 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 at Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will bo guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. N.B.—On Sale, a large quantity of good .HALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallon. '» Fresh Yeast ar 3 Grains on Sale daily. ~ • OOM WOOD AND CO. 00., Asn iiuiiton Bkeweky, Cameron street. 227 d



Ageut for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD TIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PBOPETiTY INVEST MENT SOCKET?. O R SALE Quarter-acro Section, No. 91, Rullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY jyj- ONEY TO LEN On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curreV ■mtes Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER i (under the Lana Trarjaler Act.



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



\KT 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. poyntz & 00. Agents. FOR SALE.—A newly-erected four roomed house, on £-acre of land, in McLean’s paddock ; fenced. Price, £IOO. POYNTZ & CO. FOR 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, 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, £66. POYNTZ & CO. For sal e.-~ T.S. 858, 879, Orey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. „ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox stre West. „ 822. 828, 818, GB9, 675, 31 S 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO. IT' OR SALE.—Several blocks of go® . land, on the N. W. d own Bolt, from 5 to 10 acres each. POYNTZ & CO. T7OR S4LE. —2| acres in Walsh’s pad. Jj dock, broken up and securely fenced, POYNTZ & CO.



OR SALE.—A farm of 143£ acres. being R.S. 21013 and 21245, about two miles from Tinwald, veil-fenced, and sub-divided into five paddocks, laid down to permanent pasture; a good four* roomed house, stables, and necessary out buildings. FOR SALE. —A farm of about 35Q acres all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Waterlon district. FOR SA LE. —A fai mof 250 acres, about 3£ miles from .Rinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 23192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. FOR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing 118£ acres of unimproved land in the Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. For sale.—r.s. 34020,34037,34038, 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakcia North. POYNTZ & CO. li - 'OR SALE.—R.S. 27192, 27194, con ’ taining 632 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE.—An unimproved farm o£ 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 16,0C0 gallons. POYNTZ & CO. TiO lET on lease, with purchasing clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Waknnui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish grass. - POYNTZ & CO. TO LET FOR CROPPING -■ 200 acres of land in the Seulield district. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET—Severed two and four-roomed houses in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. MONEY. —Several sums for invest ment at current rates of interest. POYNTZ & CO. 17.0 R SALE or TO LET—An 8-rcomed J House, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of land, all well fenced, and in English grata. Surrounding the house is three ouarters of an'acre of garden, tastefully laid out ai.d planted with choice trees. The pioperty fronts (he Public Domain on the North-west Pelt, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman’s resi dence. POYNTZ & CO.



LET —A convenient seven-roomed S Douse with stable tnd detached office, situated close to the centre of the town. The garden (comprising quarter sere) is well stocked with fiuit and otner TO LET A thirteen-roomed House with one acre land, on the Wakanui road, within easy distance of the centre of the town. Attached to the house is a well and tastefully laid out garden planted with choice shrubs and flowers. GENTS for the SALE of Andrew and Beaven’s Celebrated Chaff trees. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. evtter and Horse Gear’s. POYNTZ & CO. EAST STREET, Ashbuetou