came this one : ‘ Can you give the name of the member of the House who had spoken so unfeelingly of the immigrants introduced by Sir Julius Yogel as to call down groans and hisses from the strangers’ gallery?’ ” As the above is n-iw public property, I have no doubt but that you will feel bound in honor to give my flat contradiction to the above statement the same publicity. It is. as far as my being “put up” to ask peculiar ques tions, or questions of any sort, or by any person is concerned simply untrue, and entirely devoid of any foundation in fact. Had I been desired by anyone to put any question to Mr Saunders, 1 should at once have declined. As to the question you say I asked Mr Saunders, you are again in error. I did not put to that gentleman the question you attribute to me, and the question I did put can hardly be made to bear that interpretation, strain it as much as you may. Ho word about “ groans ” or “hisses” passed my lips. The words I made use of were these : “ Will Mr Saunders kindly name the member of the House who was “ publicly Hooted’’from the visitors’gallery, for characterising those who were out of employment as loafers and another term I would rather not re peat.” In reply, Mr Saunders said he knew of no such member, and then attacked those newspapers who had charged him with it. I could not believe that Mr Saunders would have stooped to insult the working classes, and I was very glad, indeed, to hear his denial, so much so, that I seconded the “ vote of thanks ” accorded him upon that occasion. 1 had and have no personal feeling concerning Mr Saunders, who is a stranger to me ; and Mr Ivess I have not spoken to three times in my life. I merely gave Mr Saunders an opportunity of denying s! .tements that were being made to the prejudice of his candidature. You arc of course at perfect liberty to'accuse an opposing candidate as much as you wish ; but I protest that you have no right to accuse any elector of “ plotting,” simply ; because he responds to the invitation of a candidate to put questions to him, even if those questions are not welcome ones. I know of one person who cannot be *• put up ” to do anyone’s dirty work, and that is Theodore Arnold. South Rakaia.

[We certainly never thought that our correspondent was a principal in the “ plot. ” We only imagined ho had 1 een made a cat’s-paw of, and we are happy to publish his denial of even that. But our correspondent does not shake our article one bit, except in so far as our allusion to him is concerned. As regards the wil ful misrepresentation, and the building up of an article on promises known to be false, which our leader dealt with, we have only our correspondent’s assertion against that of the written state ment of the chairman of the meeting at which the question w’as asked. That gen tlemen states that the report in The Ash bceton Guakdian is a correct record of what took place, and wo have not the slightest reason to doubt that, our corre spondent notwithstanding to the con trary. We accept, of course, our correspondent’s statement that he was not “put up” to ask the question, and are sorry if we have done him an injustice. But our correspondent states that be is a stranger to Mr Saunders, and has not spoken to Mr Ivesa three times in his life, which we suppose means that he has spoken to him twice, that being so we hope our correspondent, as he says, asked the question in no unfriendly spirit.— j’n. G.]

MR SAUNDERS’ MEETING AT ASHTON.

TO THE EmTOE. Sib, —I read Mr Saunders’ letter in your issue of Wednesday evening, and which I consider has been greatly dis torted. My object iu writing to you is to flatly contradict Mr Gilmour’a letter to Mr Saunders, in which he states that the report of Mr Saunders’ meeting, as it ap peared in the Ashburton Mail, was false. Now, I attended that meeting, and can positively assert that the Mail's report of that meeting was a faithful record of what took place, and that part particularly referring to the meat and drink given to Judge Johnston is accurate. lam not a partisan, and have not pledged my vote to either candidate, and, while disagree ing with Mr Williams, 1 must assert, in the interests of fair play, that the letter of Mr Gilmour’s, published by Mr Saun ders, is not in accordance with the truth. —I am, &c. James Ckoy.

IHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1882.



Public Notices. LEAHY lias Arrived in Ashburton, and may be CONSULTED temporarily at Quill’s Hotel. 37Ce V, MM R. Licensing district of mount BUTT. In conformity with Clause No. 46 of the Licensing Act, 1881, I hereby give notice that a POLL of the RATE PAYERS will be taken to determine whether Publicans’, New Zealand Wine, Accommodation'or Bottle Licenses may or may not be respectively increased in the above named district. The POLL will be taken at the Board Office, Methven, and the Schoolhouso, Barrhill, on FRIDAY, the 2nd day of June, 1882, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ARTHUR MAKEIG, 377 e Presiding Officer. Licensing district of upper ASHBURTON. In conformity with Clause No 40 of the Licensing Act, 1881, 1 hereby give notice that a POLL of the RATEPAYERS will be taken to determine whether Publican’s, New Zealand Wine, Accommodation or Bottle Licenses, may or may not be re spectively increased within the above dis trict.



The Poll will be taken at the Road Board Office, Westerfield, on WED NESDAY, the 10th day of May, 1882, between the hours of 9 a. m. and 6 p.m. WILLIAM HICKLEY GUJS T DRY, 325 c Presiding Officer. R. T- ICENSING DISTRICT OF ASH j BURTON. In conformity with Clause No. 46 of the Licensing Act, 1881, I hereby give notice that a POLL of the RATE PAYERS will be taken to determine whether Publicans’, New Zealand Wine, Accommodation or Bottle Licenses, may or may not be respectively increased within the above district. The Poll will be taken at the Temper ance Hall, Tinwald, on TUESDAY, the 9th day of May, 1882, between the hours of 9 a.in. and 6 p.m. WILLIAM HICKLEY GUNDRY, 332 c Presiding Officer. V. R. LICENSING DISTRICT OF MOUNT SOMERS. In conformity with Clause 46 of the Licensing Act, 1881, I hereby give notice that a POLL of the RATEPAYERS will he taken to determine whether Pub licans’, New Zealand Wine, Accommoda tion, or Pottle Licenses, may or may not bo respectively increased within the above district. The Poll will be taken at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on TUES DAY, the 16th day of MAT, 1882, be tween the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. 0. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Junr, 393 a Presiding Officer.



Licensing district of the BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. In conformity with Clause No. 4G of the Licensing Act, 1881, 1 hereby give notice that a POLL of the RATEPAYERS will be taken to determine whether Publicans, New Zealand Wine, Accommodation or Bottle Licenses, may or may not be respectively increased within the above district. The Poll will be taken at the Resident Magistrate’s Court-house, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the Bth day of May, 1882, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. WILLIAM HICKLEY GUNDRY, 309 a Presiding Officer. ICENSING ACT, 1881. Notice is hereby given that in pursu ance of “ The Licensing Act, 1881,” the Annual Meeting of Licensing Committees will be held in the undermentioned dis tricts on the dabs and at the places speci fied below, for the [impose of taking into considei ntion all applications made under the above Act, of v.lnch due notice is given to the Clerk of the Licensing Com mittees ; Lon ugh -of Aibbu. ton -R. M. Court house, Ashburton, on Tuesday, the Gih of June. Ashburton—Temperance Hall, Tin wald, on Wednesday, 7th of J une. Upper Ashburton—Road Board Office, Westerlield, oa Thursday, Bth of J une. Mount Somers—Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on Friday, 9th of June. All Courts to be held at Noon. WALTER MARTIN, Clerk to Licensing Committee. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, 2nd May, 18S2. 392 e K.



Holloway's Pills.—Weary of Life.— Derangement of the liver is one of the mos dangerous of diseases, and the most prolific source of those melancholy forebodings which arc worse than death itself. A few doses of these noted Pills act magically in dispelling low £ spirits, and repelling the covert attacks made : on-the nerves by excessive heat, impute at mo:;- ( pheres, over-indulgence, or exhausting excite- . naent.;. The most' shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway’s Pills, which will regv'ate disordeed ac'ion, brace the nerves, * increase the energy of the intellectual faculties. 1 and revive the failing memory. By attentively ! studying the instructions for taking these Pills, i and explicilly putt mg them in' practice, flu most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery.- —[Advt. 1 **"™ l I 111 fiiniF'iwii'HiiMinii'r '"iurffl-*" 1 i “ rijMtJl,,rutL -^ irri ’ r * n New Advertisements. FOR SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con taining 284 f Acres, well watered, situated at Wakanui. 100 acres in fallow, 70 acres in English grass, balance in stubble, Apply to Thomas Dalton, Wakanui, oy Officer of this Paper. 418 e TTIENDERS are Invited for ADDI- J[ TIONS to a HOUSE at Trevorton. Plans to be seen by applying to the Undersigned ; and Tenders received up to five p.m. on FRIDAY, 12th inst. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD. fjV O BUI L D E R S. TENDERS required by the under signed for SHOP FITTINGS. Particu lars can be seen at our office, where Tenders will be received up to 6 p.m. 10th instant. 417 e FRIEDLANDER BROS. mTTTS isn’t a menagerie,” sharply 1 observed an irascible deacon to a man who was trying to force a passage through the crowd at Mr Mayo’s Green grocery Shop, next to the Royal Hotel. V No, I presume not,” returned the Stranger, “ or they wouldn’t leave any of the animals to block up the entrance.” Fresh Fruit and "Vegetables can bo ob tained at the above shop daily. 912 d Meetings. ORUOULTURAL SOCIETY. H 'The COMMITTEE of (ho above are called together for TUEST'AY BVEN IN6, May 9th, at Mr Jones's Room, at. 8 p.m. * ... Important Business. 409 e S. E. POYKTZ. ÜBL I 0 MEETING. ■ In compliance with a request, I hen shy convene . a PUBLIC MEETING, to bo held in the Town Hall, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the Bth May, at 8 o’clock in ' the evening, to consider the question of ~ rthe library BITE, and other business -: connected therewith. ■ \ >-* v. ■NALD WILLIAMSON, Mayor.



MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given that the Mount Somers Road Board propose to STOP a ROAD from the Western Boundary of R.S. 23815, to the south-east corner of R. S. 17086, at its junction with the Valetta road, and marked green on plan. Plans of the above arc now open for in spection at the Road Bon d Office, Mount Somers. Dated this eleventh day of February, 1882. By order, 0. J. WEKTWOBTII COOKSON, Juk., Surveyor to the .Mount Somers Road 78Gd Board. A 1 0 T .__ 1 0 E ' TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to flracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail will bo carried on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 2770 Proprietor. O T 10 E . I hereby authorise Mr L. H. Wii.kiss to receive all monies on accounts placed in his hand for collection. W. G. ROSS. Ashburton, Feb. 11, 18S2. 7i)7d fjp RESP AS S NOTI OF. Any person found TRESPASSING on the Lagmhor Estate, or damaging the fences, will bo PROSECUTED. DONALD M‘LKAN, 313 e Lagmhor. MR L. H. WILKINS is authorised to CANVASS and COLLECT AC COUNTS on behalf of The Akiibi iiton Gxjaediaw,



H. Matson and Co. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISE MENT. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. FRIDAY, i2TH MAY, 1882. ESSRS 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 CANTEBRURY WOOL STORES, Casho street ON FRIDAY, X2TH MAY, 1882, At 12 o’clock noon, 6,600 AOE E s Of the Celebrated Longbeach 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. ASHBURTON TERRACE. All of the ASHBURTON TERRACE LAND, except 640 ACRES And the fallow, has been'in English grass from 2 to 4 years.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. AUCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on’mest favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AN 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 I?3’e Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and i-chests OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &g 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. SPECIAL ENTRY FOR MAY 9th, 1882. On Account of Donald Potts, Esq., Hakatero. Thrce-year-old STEERS 20 SPAYED HEIFEKS



700 A 0 R E s In Turnips or fallow'readyjfor wheat. Every paddock is supplied with water by natural creeks and watercouisea. This really Valuable Portion of the LONGBEACH ESTATE Is situa'. i/.thin two miles of the Tinwald Railway Station, and SURROUNDS THE TOWNSHIP OF WHEATSTONE. The Ashburton Ten ace Land 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. THE iSITEj 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 Fami 27191, 27193, and part 27192, Comprising— • ACRE S , FENCED AND IMPROVED. Terms will be made to suit all classes o Buyers— A SMA Ll/ DEPOSIT, And the balance at low’ratce. Full particulars can be obtained upon ap plication to THE NEW ZEALAND L. &M AGENCY COMPANY, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, and Christchurch ; Or n. MATSON & CO., Canterbury Stores, Christchurch. A daily coach runs fi om Ashburton to Longhead), which will enable intending purchasers to reach the Homo station, where Mr Grigg will provide horses, and arrange to have the various Farms pointed , out. 165 d



In fiesh Store condition. Agents for Reyse, Stead, ;ind Co. Agents for I: obey. s Threshing Machines. MATSON, CON, & CO. Tenders. nnENDERS are invited for about 4 JL 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. |rp E N D E R . TENDERS are invited for CROSS PLODGHING two hundred and forty(24o) acres, more or less, of turnip land. Fur rows to bo five and a half (ss) inches deep by ten (10) inches wide. Ploughing to be finished, one half by sixth (Gth) of June, and the balance by eleventh (11th) of July. Tenders to be sent in by ninth (9th) of May, to John F. Tickell, Bel mont, Methven. 391 e fjp E N D E R S. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a BOARDING-HOUSE at Methven, containing 12 rooms. Plans and specifications can bo seen at Messrs Tucker, Eestell & Co.’s Office after May 4th. Tenders to be sent in addressed to me, at Mount Somers, on or before TUESDAY, May 16,1882. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun. ' 374 e fjpO BUILDERS. The DATE for receiving TENDERS for a STABLE, Hinds, has been EX TENDED to noon of TUESDAY next, April 9th. Plana and specifications maybe seen at this office, where tenders are to be sent. D. MORROW, Montalto, 3890 Hinds. Public Companies. nVTORTH BRITISH AND ME ROAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Aoency: POYNTZ AND CO.. East street. VMc Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, ADJUSTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4050 WA N TED KNOWN —That Robert Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton, having procured the Newest Apparatus, is prepared to SWEEP CHIMNEYS at very low rates. Any ciders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention 760 c



J. T, Pord and Co. Turnips! Turnips! NINETY-SIX ACRES. MESSRS J, T. FORD & CO. have been favored with instructions from Joseph Haydon, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, AT THE TIN WALD SALEYARDS, ON TUESDAY, fl'iir MAY, 1882, 96 96 OF SPLENDID TURNIPS At Wester field. The paddock is situated six miles from Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Davis and Wilson’s farm. Mr Johnstone will show' the crop to in tending purchasers. Sale a 11.30 sharp. J. T. FORD & CO. , Auctioneers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., 4070 Agents. ! rno ST OCK OWNERS, FARMERS, 1 AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AX ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlander Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, Arc., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, s a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will bo well and promptly attended to.



J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Tiraaru, 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. FIIIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a T. Bullock. jl . ,u;li 4 uCTION ElO R, EST AT E A aw GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EA S T STRE ET, .1 Mi AT Tins B A Z A A R, BI;RN ET T STRE ET, Ashburton. V O s A E. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of (5 Rooms, situated about one mile from the Town Belt North, T. BULLOCK, qp O L E T . SHOD 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—vt«., 10s per week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—l.ots 517, 518, 519, 530, 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. jP OR SALE, Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of R.S. 7707. T. BULLOCK.



JP OR SALE SmiKG CART, new; also, GIG, second hand. T. BULLOCK.



Ecclesiastical. E S U S ONLY. MRS HAMP S ON, the Lady EVANGELIST, will commence her Mis sion by holding a MEETING in the Town Ball, for Women only, on WED NESDAY, 10th May, at 3.30 p.m. Evangelistic Addresses, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Evenings follow ing. Doors open at 7. Service commenc ng 7.30 p.m. Sankey’s Hymns used. All cordially invited. 30do OTIOE OP REMOVAL. J. J. Doyle, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, Ac., 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 t imes a Discount of 2s in the pound on all parcels of 20s and over will be given for ono month. Intending purchasers would find it to their advan tage to call and inspect the prices in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, as the stock is all quite new. J. J. DOYLE, EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by F. Furness), 0 T I C E TO Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to 1 PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates, at his Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. CHAS. W. GREEN, ( May 4, 1882. 402 e Business Notices. Ashburton. 414



JpOR SALE, OR TO LET. LOT 2, Trevorton, with Comfortable COTTAGE erected thereon. Also, TWO ACRES LAND, near the above. The reason for disposing of this property is that the owner has taken a small Farm. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK To Let and for Sale. JISSEX SEED WHEAT. UN SALE - A small quantity, very clean. Early application necessary. 11. MOFFATT, 344 c Wakanui Mill. w o R s E. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 4100 JAMESON & ROBERTS. Tin O LET. i The FABM belonging to Messrs Cowan and Tomes (lately in tiro occupa tion of Mr Francis Cass), Wakanui, comprising the following ; Rural Section 28403 705 a Rural Section 28404—25 a 28r Rural Section n8405—103a Irl3p Rural Section 2840G—387a 2r 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, 3980 MATSON, COX & CO. 18)0 lET, to a good tenant, at a low Rental, a FARM of 900 Acres. Land is all fenced, is partly laid down in grass, and is well watered. Apply for particulars Office of this Paper. 23e



n ADDLERY, SADDLERY. ft The undersigned begs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special attention to his now present Stock of SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note AddressJSS" James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, .Ashburton. 2God | GOT FACTO 11 Y. GOOD NEWS. M. NEAL A o and CO. wish to inform the public of Ashburton and District that they have started a BOOT FACTORY, and that, having obtained the latest im provements in Machinery, Ac., will bo able to turn out an article superior to any ever seen in Canterbury. The above firm hope that settlers in the Comity will sup port what is undoubted! v a LOCAL INDUSTRY. 73Gd 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 BIRNET T STREET (Opposite Mail Office). NOTICE OUR PRICES. CABINET and LARGE PICTURES at equal LOW PRICES. Gem Albums ... ... ... 2s 6d Note the Address— OPPOSITE MAIL OFFICE, Ashburton. 321 [a CARD ] PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Low'cst Prices. Established 1850. 707 d f)v/ Messrs Elz Eros., 'v • lr:vT : WHILE thanking the public foi 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 descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Iflz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 3050 ■£F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG PURNITURE, f 0 Jj GO TO DAVIS’S i CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTII, ASHBURTON. H AVERY article Sold at Christchurch ? ' i aJt Rkiofr and guaranteed best of material and we L FUNERALS CIiKAI'LV & COWBLKTKLY FURNISH £l>] t-i OYERNMENT PUBLICATIONS, jp District Court Rules, Land Transfer Handy-Book and Acts, Joint Stock Com panies Acts, &0., on Sale at Office of this Paper]



Business Notices. OC A L EXHI B I T I f N -/fC Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an ImmensQ Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurliue 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 Englaii (see Queen’s Journal) A Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades Hosiery and Gloves, in endless variety Umbrellas, Stays, Ties, Collars, Dross-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. Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suita from 12s fid. Suita made to ordo 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 Largo Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



rjIHE 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. WOOL, (Late of the Ashburton Brewery), 75e Resident Manager. A LFO R D BREWERY. ■ Quinton Bros., B REAVERS & 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 PORTE it of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having tab on First Prizes r.t the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will lie a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD DREW FRY. 858 d qpliE FUTURE OP 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, Tanored 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 be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, hut 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 he imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they wiU 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 even those with none to speak of, have by this time solved my. enigma, it must give piece to the present advertisement.—l take thin 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 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 creasing trade, the Packet Teas'(care fully Selected and properly Blended) are giving great satisfaction to consumers. A FLESH CONSIGNMENT JOST TO HAND. Seasonable Fruits in Variety. Grocery and Italian Goods on Sale as usual. Good Butter and Fresh ; Egga purchased at Best Market Price. JEL M. Caeson’b Fruit and Italian Warehouse, • next Bank of New Zealand, East street. ■ Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, &, Co.'a Pure Blended Teas, in packets and boxes. 3g The undersigned have always oh hand for sale POSTS, It AILS, STAKES, STRAINERS. AND FIREWOOD, V; In any quantity. BUILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES As per order. All outside the Bush. GOOD SECURE PADDOCK FOR Cooper Brothers. N. B.—Delivered in any part of the County, as per order. REE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Busine together, and by keeping a good LOAF at 5d and IGi zsto tho lb, trust to receive a thare of patronage. Stick to Free Trade andFRF.E Trade will Stick to You, 11. LANCASTER. 34 Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement importers, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Chi-istchurcfi. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Fngines and Threshers Hirst and Bradley’s Gang'and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows ' “ Fanner's Friend,” and “ Monarch* Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ’’Lawn Mowers. The Best of Everything. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. A 1 Agent : . FREDK. PAYITT,, 550 Ashburton. P O R S M ON E Y T O L E N W. H. GUN DRY, ; Estate & station agent, licensed land broker and GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 0, Pests and Bails, Stakes > Turnip, Clover, and Curse Seeds I Station and Farm Stoics Boiled and Raw Oil Raddlo J Lampblack, &0., Ac. COAL AND FI RE WOOD. Agent fou ... AUSTRA LI AN MIITUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE TNj SURA NOE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullotk* Block, Fast Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy. W. H. GUNDRTf approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest .emrev' , rales. Apply to , . r ' ~W. H.Gundry, LICENSED LANDoBRO ER (under the LanaJDaiisfer AcC' lU .... .R .■



IHB 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 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. DUK OAK, Ashburton. (Head Office, Team street Ghsistchiirch.) v 240 c 11 BUII TO K DPE W E lIY. 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 Detail, 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 BITTEH ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO. ASHIiUKTON BlliAVEllY, Cameron street. •' ‘ H.B-—On Sale, a largo quantity of good MALT YJNEGAU, price 2s per gallon. Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily.