And those who never see the Mail, Will their attacks peruse. ”, But, after all, the strongest blow Must come from men who feel What they have lost by lower pay, And bnrn that wrong to heal. ” Five hundred thousand pounds a year No longer spent in waste, Has made him many a bitter foe, Who longs revenge to taste. “ We know he struck the big bojs first. And said they all might go ; But that you need not talk about— They’ve marked him long ago, “ Our plan must be to make him out The poor man’s bitter foe ; However poor he is himself, We’re bound to call him so. ” We can’t say that he took a bribe To hunt his own class down ; In meats or drinks he won’t indulge, And hardly owns a crown.

” No one can say he sought a berth For self, or son, or friend ; Or any man or measure praised To cany out that end. ” For forty years he struggled hard To get each man a vote, And every child to educate, However plain his coat. ” But now he’s got the votes and schools We’ll turn their power on him. You trust the “ residential ” claim, And that will put you in. ” He is a Liberal, we know, In every word and deed, But ’tis not ‘ Liberals ’ we want To follow in our lead. ” For Dick and Biyce he well would do. With Fox he’s all the go ; Montgomery believes him, too; But they wont do fox Joe. ” The * Liberals ’ who woijc with us Are not such men as that— Give us John Sheehan’s scarlet face, Or Seddon’a empty hat. ” With men like that we’d Legislate To out great hearts’ content, When Saunders, Fox, and all that crowd To Coventry are sent.’’ Said Joe—“ I thankfully receive Your good advice, my friend, And every stone that I can heave At Saunders I will send. ” Pot down such men —let you and I The seats of power take, And signalise the people’s reign By laws that we will make. ” You shall the funds manipulate, - The judges I will boss ; Sheehan in customs would excel; The lands we’ll leave with Moss. ” Joyce could,the Maoris keep in place, And Whiti show about. Seddon would make the letters go With H’s or without. For * hedekashun ’ J. C. Brown Would answer very well, Our Bishop’s block vote put him in, And Tole could help him spell. ” Said Hippolyte—“ You go too fast; Postpone that joyous burst. We’ll cook our hare with talents rare— But we must catch him first.”

A SAN FRANCISCO FIRE BRIGADE

Writing from San Francisco to a friend in Sydney, Sir Henry Parkes says;—“ The organisations for the ex tinction of fires in San Francisco are simply marvellous. The captains and superintendents have given themselves much trouble to enable me to under stand them. The Stevenson street Fire Brigade establishment exhibits sur prising discipline both in horses and men. A visitor enters a large apart ment with an office at one corner. Two lire engines are standing in perfect readiness to go out, and behind them the requisite number of horses are standing ready harnessed in open stalls without fastenings. On each side of this apartment there is a steep stair with a smooth wooden slide beside it communicating with the upper floor. The young men who man the engine live ;on this upper floor. Besides a comfortable bedroom, they have living rooms, with books, a piano, and billiard table. When in bed each man has his trousers, with his boots inside them, so placed beside his bed that he can, as it were, jump into them. When the gong strikes the alarm of fire, the horses trot out from their stalls of their own accord and place themselves ready to be fastened to the engines. In the meantime the men are dressed, and slide down from above in eight seconds, the operations on the lower floor take lour seconds, and the engines are out.’-

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

MR IVESS AND THE “WORKING MAN.”

To the Editor.

Sib, —I see from recent copies of jour journal that the Kumara Times has had . something to say about Mr Ivess and the reduction by him of the rate of composi tora’ wages, and also his employment of boy-labor, and I have also noticed that Mr;lvess has given a point-blank denial to the charges in question. Now, sir, with your permission, I should like to ask Mr Ivess a few questions, to which I in ■ vite a reply from that gentleman. la it ' or is it not a fact that up to about the ; time of the last general election, when Mr Ivess was a candidate in the “ working man’s” interest, Mr Ivess’s paper, the Ashburton Maii, was got out by a mixed lot of boys and men—the former numeri cally preponderating ? And is it or is it not a fact that the most profitable portion of tbo “ copy” was given to the boys, while tho men wore setting the least payable portion, or even walking about : doing nothing 1 Is it or is it not a fact that the man who was tho prime mover in getting this state of things altered was • discharged as soon as the election was over? These, sir, are plain questions, to which I shall be glad if Mr Ivess will give me equally plain answers.—l am, etc., Compositor. Dunedin, May 23.

THE MYSTERIOTS CHARACTERS ON THE WALL.

To the Editor. g IK} —The public of Oantcrhmy owe you a debt of gratitude for bringing under their ndtice the hieroglyphics on the end of my shed, store, or whare. They hare been troubling the savonfs for some time, and they are not decided whether the mystic characters are Assyrian, Persian, or Chinese. The problem will probably be referred to Professor Smith of the Bri tish Museum; but as there is o probability (in these days of short-sighted reform) ol everything ancient being swept away, v, behaves the people of Ashburton to a great struggle to preserve the last relics of antiquity.—l am, etc., J.C.

THE ASHBURTON GOAEDIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1882.



TO LET SHOP and DWELLING HOUSE in Fowler’s Buildings, Tail ored street, with Stable and Cart-shed. Also, Six-roomed House in Moore street. Kents moderate. Apply to 651 e JOHN FOWLER. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited by the above for SHINGLING 80 Chains (more or Jess), Hackthorne or Anama road, Hinds. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than noon, THURSDAY, Bth inst. For specifications, etc., apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, 652 e Clerk.



SPECIAL ENTRY. TIN WALD SALE YARDS. TUESDAY, 6th JUNE, 1882. jyj-ESSRS J. T. FORD & GO. are favored with instructions from F. J. Raine, Esq., to sell on above date, 800 CROSSBRED LAMBS gQQ



GRAND MASONIC 0 oncert Will be held in the MASONIC HALL, TANCRED STREET, ON FRIDAY, 16th JUNE, 1882. Tickets may be obtained from Members of the Committee, viz. : Bro. R. W. Shearman JBro. Jas. Bradley H. Stevenson W. H. Zouch W. H. Gundry G. St. Hill Chas. Hogg T. Undrill H. W. Felton R. Friedlander „ W. Sparrow ~ S. B. Nelson ~ E. Saunders ~ E. G. Crisp „ G. Gaukrodger ~ D, Macfarlane .. B. Hughes W. Thompson A. Horace Gates, Conductor. Doors open at 7-30, to commence at 8 o’clock. HENRY ZANDER, 649 e Hon. Sec.



OBELIN house. Gr. J. F. Lublow BEGS to announce to his friends and customers of Ashburton and surrounding district that he has JUST RECEIVED a Large Stock of Goods of all kinds, and he is now ready to make up Suits at prices to suit the times. He has a nicely selected STOCK of KAIAPOI TWEEDS NELSON TWEEDS MOSGIEL „ BLISS „ GEELONG „ SADDLE SCOTCH „ ENGLISH West Country BROADCLOTHS and Fancy Coatings in GREAT VARIETIES. OVERCOATINGS— IRISH FRIEZE—BROWN „ GREY BLACK WHITNEY, BEAVER, and MELTON, G. J. F. LUBLOW has also a large Stock of Gentlemen’s UNDERCLOTH ING of Every Description, and a large stock of Gentlemen’s Hose of all sizes and all qualities, and a Large Assortment of Men’s Soft Felt Hats; also Hard Felt Hats, all shapes and all sizes. Shirts in all the latest styles, Neckties in great varieties, Paper Collars in all sizes, and a fine lot of Linen Collars. SUITS MADE TO ORDER on the shortest notice, and Gauranteed Perfec tion of Fit, Style, and Finish.



Don’t Forget the Address — G. T. F. LUBLOW, P, EUL I N HODS E, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Amusements. KINKING CLUB. The Members of the above Club will give a Fancy Dress Kink, In aid of the LIBRARY FUND, ON THURSDAY, Bth JUNE, 1882, at thk TOWN HALL. Non-membeisofthe Club will be allowed to Rink, but no Rinker admitted unless in Fancy Dress. All blinkers requested to wear gloves. A number of Round and Square Dances will be performed on Skates, between which there will be Vocal and Instru mental interludes.



Tickets can be obtained from tbe Library Committee and the Secretary, Admission Members, Is ; Visitors, 2s 6d. Doors open at 7p. in. ; Polonaise at 8 p. m. sharp. HEHRY ZANDEE, 556 e Hon. Sec. Gazette in Bankruptcy.



A little old maid confesses that the .woman look hopefully to Hy- A n«npl|i iman married after ft



New Advertisements- IMPOUNDED, on May 2Sth—One Light Loan STEER ; branded like SS cn near rump. If not released on or before June 12th will bo sold. WILLIAM PRICE, Pound keeper. Ashburton, June 2nd, 1882. fS-1 REWARD— Strayed from Doyles- X/X ton, on May 13th, one bay MARE; shod all round ; white blaze down face ; a little white on off fore-foot; collar marked ; in good condition ; hair on legs ; cobby hack ; bred by Mr Lysaght, of Ash burton. The above reward will be given to any person who will give such informa tion as will lead to her recovery to THOMAS DONOHUE, 648 e Doyleston.



T. .Bullock. JUNE 3. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE TO PERSONS DESIROUS OF OFFER ING PROPERTIES BY PUBLIC AUCTION. The undersigned will hold his next Sale of Town, Suburban and other Pro perties on SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD. BULLOCK.



T. Bullock, k dctiokeer, estate A and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EA S T STREET, AND AX THE B A Z A A R, ii UIIN ET T STREE T, Ashburton.



V O R s E. 4 O 4 TEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting into Chaff. T. BULLOCK. O R E Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of R.S. 77G7 T. BULLOCK. 1 O 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, Timvald ; 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 “SPRING CART, new. 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.



Tenders. JJOUNT HCTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till noon on THURS DAY, the Bth inst., for the following works, viz.: — No. 2—Shingling about 80 chains, 25 yards to the chain No. 3—Re-shingling Pocock’s road No. 4—Formation about 47 chains, 20 feet wide No. s—Shingling same road, 20 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, (542 e Overseer. jy|-OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS arc invited for the following WORKS : No. 46—Formation of Cuttings, etc., Woolsbcd, Creek read, 22 ehvns. No. 47 —Fonnatiou of Footpath, Tram way Reserve road, Alford Forest, 80 chains, more or less. Specifications for the works can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, where tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until 1 p. in, on MONDAY, June sfch. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH CO'JKSON, Jun. , 5930 Surveyor.



For LEASE, with or without purchas ing clause, of good Wheat growing FARM, of COO Acres, 100 Acres now in Turnips ; ready for wheat this year. Tenders to be sent in to tlie undersigned on or before June 15th, of whom further particulars may be obtained. 581 e MATSON, COX & CO. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING an Eight-roomed HOUSE, on Alford Forest road—Labor only. Plans and specifications to bo 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. C44e R. BIRD.



w N T E D. 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 Juno, 1882. For particulars of tender, apply to R. PATTON, Methven Hotel; Or D. CAMERON, 31e Clinics, near Methven.



—The Asiibukton Guahdiak U a Gazette for all notices undt r tho Debtors and Creditors Arte I ■iiiii.iMiujj"JMMiir«ifti«MEra,iiii i i iiw3eE33cg | gßr , Kg»-«™«MM M I- ICEESING DISTRICT OF SOUTH j RAKAIA.



In conformity with clause 46 of the Licensing Act, iBBI, I 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 re spectively increased in the above named district. The POLL will be taken at the Com t housc, South Rakaia, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th day of June, 1882, between the Hours of R a. ‘ " AU^UR3fAKEIO. vd isol'



Public Notices. LEAHY has Removed to the late residence of Air A. Orr, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a.m., and 7 to 8 p.m, S76e -Tk-j O T 1 O E. TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Oracroft will bo DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail Will Will bo Shown in ASHBURTON on THIS DAY (SATURDAY) and MON DAY N EXT, be carried on a pack-horse. A. JAC A. JACKSON, Proprietor. 277 e CHALLENGE TO THE WORLD. la i: a.l , Ticbborne,



Not tho Claimant, but acknowledged to be THE LARGEST 15ULEOCTC IN THE WORLD, ALIVE. Height, 7ft 2in; length, 12ft Gin; 10ft Sin round the girth; 3ft Gin. across tho bigs; 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 ICO,COO persons, including the Governors of South Australia, Vie toria, and Now South Wales, also their Royal Highnesses the Princes during their stay in Adelaide. Acknowledged by public and press to be the moat 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. Adpiission—ONE SHIELING.. MV* p. G. HANSEN, Proprietor.



Lost. JjllVE 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 ic turning same to the undersigned will be rewarded. MRS M. GIBSON, C2Be Wakanui.



T OST or STRAYED—Two COLTS, jiJ one chestnut CoJt, with blaze down face, branded J on near nock ; 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. Edk, Alford Forest. boße To Let and for Sale.



FOR SALE by the Undersigned, and carefully selected for heed, WHEATS of the following sorts : Hunter’s White, Pearl, and Essex, Eon Spring Sowing - Purple Straw, Tuscan, and Brown Lammis Oats— Canadians and Tartars Barley, Peas, &c. To Arrive in June— Clovers—P.ed, 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 fallovy, 70 acres in English grass, balance in stubble. Apply to Thomas Dalton, Wakanui, or Ollice of this Paper. 418 e



OR SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 410 e JAMESON & ROBERTS



SEED WHEATS, true to name Hunter’s White Pearl (Essex) Purple Tuscan and White Tuscan, first class Small Lot of Himters’s and Essex, damaged OATS. Canadian SEED and FEED Crushed OATS, 3s 4d per bushel JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. 610 e General store, mount SOMERS.



Robert Wilkin and Co. TUESDAY, 6th JUNE. ESSRS ROBERT WILKIN & CO. are instructed by the Mortgagees to Sell by Public Auction (in conjunction with Messrs Jameson and Roberts), TINWALD, Together with the Four-roomed House erected thereon. The Section is a corner one, situated on Graham’s read, and a capital business site. The Sale will be held on the Ground, at Tinwald, on TDESD ' Y NEXT, at Half-past Eleven. Terms very liberal.



For part iculars apply to JAMESON & ROBERTS, 6310 Ashburton. Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LARD, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms.



WAITED to SELL or LEASE, Hie 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, ouarter acre section, all fenced and cultivated. The Stock, which is a carefully-sclcctcd one, Fittings, and Plant to bo taken at valuation, or other wise to suit purchaser or lessee. The business is in splendid working order, and doing an average of £2oo 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 safe to be done. The railway just completed is within miles of the store, and there is every prospect of its being completed to the bridge, mile 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 by letter or perix-ii to W. 11. PUDDICOMBE, Present Proprietor Mount Somers Store; Or WILLIAM SMITH, 404 e Commission Agent, Ashburton.



■V O OL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now,on hand FOR SALE— Woo! pa cl: a Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,0, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grasr Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and Lchests



J J >i)R SALE, CHEAP —A splendid SECTION of LAND, sit the Corner of St Asaph ami Durham- streets. Eor par ticulars , ■ ; 'y to W. PENCI.LLY, Christchurch; Or 472 e L. 11. WILKINS, Ashburton. rp I N w A L D. FOR SALE-Quarter-acre Sections in good positions, well situated for Hotel ; also, one acre near Bridge approach. FORD, TIPPING, A CO., gg2e Christchurch.



The FARM belonging to Messrs Cowan and Tonies (lately in the occupa tion of Mr Francis Cass), Walcanui, comprising the following : Rural Section 28403 —705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 23r Rural Section 28405—103 a lrl3p Rural Section 28400—387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407—234 a3r lOpl All the above can bo had as one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. 398e Pl3 ’ MATSON, COX & CO. rsAQ lET, to a good tenant, at a h>w J_' 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 Taper. 23e Conveyances.



OATS, BRAN, CHAFF &c., &G AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. We arc 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 Wu.es in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASEBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY.



COOKSON, Wills Street, runs th. SJJ, MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at II n.m X ONGBEACH ROYAL MUL | X COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. i-:., Waterloo 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in thin for the 10.24 express from Christchurcli to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman a Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.3 J p. in. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiM receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, os ; return same day, Bs. On and after Saturday, 2flth Novem ber, the REDUCED RETURN FARES between Watertou and Ashburton will be sa; Ashton to Ashburton, 4s ; Wheat atone to Ashburton, 3s. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, .£270 Longbeach.



NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JUNE C, Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents f' v Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, OOX, & CO. Business Notices. Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton.



Orders promptly attended to. 639 e *• fB'IHIS isn t a menagerie,” sharply I 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. “ 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 bs ob tained at the above shop daily. 912 d FLOUR MILLS. I beg to notify that I have RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS, and take this opportunity of recording my thanks to my friends and the public for the valuable support accorded mo, and bog a con. tinuanco of the same. Farmers from a distance can have their Grist Ground by return. Good Stable and paddock accommodation. No extra charge Cash Buyer of Grain. Sacks suppli to farmers. I will attend at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, an< at tno Mill on MONDAYS, for the Purchase of Grain. H. MOFFAT. Feb. 1 1882. 7



E R T H HOUSE. 1882-WINTER MILLINERY—IBB2. MISS DUNCAN has just received a large and varied assortment of Goooa in the latest stylo, to which she particularly draws the attention of her friends and the public in general. Among the articles which she desires specially to enumera'e will be found the following, all of which are wo worth inspection: Bonnets, Feathers, Corsets, Baby 7 Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all its branches, and Mil linery in the newest and most approved styles. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice. PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. 2940 Note the address — CASE RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



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. Scvcial 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 Biver, 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 P.oslyu, Kuiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jus <•pi-iicd up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c.'j Men’s Suita from 40s upwaids. Boys’Suits from 12s Gd. Suits made to ordo eoi recl lit guarmlced 40 dozen Mens and Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men’s Skil ls in endless variety, from Is Gd 10 cares Bm Is just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A. 0. 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.



fjpHE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Ale Fill cl Porter Of first-class quality, at reasonable rates. A quantity of Yeast and Grains always on hand. C. WOOD, (Late of the Ashburton Brewery), Resident Manager.



J. J. DOYLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &0., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require ments in those centrally-situated premises lately occupied by Furness, next Murray, Jeweller, in East street. To meet the times a Discount of 2s in the pound on all parcels of 20s and over will be given for one month. Intending purchasers would find it to their advan tage to call and inspect the prices in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, as the stock is all quite new. J. J. DOYLE, EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by F. Furness), Ashburton. 414 e



L F 0 R D BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ABES 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 he specially attended to, QUINTON BROS., ALFORD RP.F.WKRY. 868 d rjpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND.



As i lie future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support winch is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancued 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 crowth 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 SUTEKIOII AKTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To cany 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 feci confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual cave 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.



L F 0 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 FOR HORSES. Cooper Brothers. N. B.—Delivered in any part of County, as per order.



J'J’REE TRADE BAKERY, AED SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesso together,,and by keeping a good LOA at 6d, and Kiozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade andFREE Trade will Stick to You. E. LANCASTER. 24



PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. HE 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 “ Mcßherry,” “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. (Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) v 3 P. &D. DUNCAN, Ashburton. 24.0 c 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 to supply, Whole sale and Retail, a thst-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 Homo and abroad. All Ales and I'orter from this date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., A SIIOUitTON BIitWEUY, Cameron street. N.B.—On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2a per gallon. Fresh Yeast ar 3 Grains on Sale daily. 237 d



Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement importers, Tcam & Sx. Asaph streets, Cheistchukch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Pansonres’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Eat trier’s Friend,” and “Monarch’ Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ’’Lawn Mowers, The Best of Everything. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent: FREDK. PAYITT, 473 e Ashburton.



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agkjtt, LICENSED LAND BROILER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Corse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil R'.ddle Lampblack, etc., Ac. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SU RANGE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 9], Bullo Block, Last Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. B. GTJNDP.Y ONEY TO L E N On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curreu J rates Apply to W. H. (Sundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Lana Transfer Act,



Business Notices Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS \T7ALTER 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. POI'NTZ & CO. Agents.



FOR SALE.—A newly-erected four roomed house, on |-acre of land, in McLean’s paddock ; fenced. Price, £IOO. POYNTZ & CO. "|7IOR SALE.—A two-roomed house, JP 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. SALE.— A four-roomed house, on A-aere of land, at back of N.E. Belt. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—T.S. 717, Cameron street adjoining the properties of Messrs Mi Isom and Alcorn. Price, £65. POYNTZ & CO.



For sal e. T.S. 858, 879, Grey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. ~ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox sire West. „ 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 31 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO. j^OR SALE.—Several blocks of go« land, on the N.W. Town Bolt, from 5 to 10 acres each. POYNTZ & CO. I 'OR SALE.—2| acres in Walsh’s pad dock, broken up and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 143£ acres, being R.S. 21013 and 21245, about two miles from Tinwald, well-fenced, and sub-divided.into five p-ddocks, laid down to permanent pasture; a good four roomed house, stables, and necessary out buildings. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE.—A farm of about 850 acres all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Walerlon district. POYNTZ'& CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 250 acres, about 3£ miles from blinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28108, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & CO. T'OR SALE.—R.S. 27420, containing X 118£ acres of unimproved land in the Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. S4OS6, 34037, 54038, 34039, containing 4SO acres of unim proved land at the Eakaia North. POYNTZ & CO. TpOR SALE.—R.S. 27192, 27194, con- JO taiuing 632 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about sis miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE.—An unimproved farm of 862 acres, being R.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 16,060 gallons. . POYNTZ & CO. rno LET on lease, with purchasing JL clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakanui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish fIHS.J. ■ POYNTZ & CO. TO LET FOR CROPPING -• 200 uciis of laud in the Seafield district. POYNTZ & CO. fLET —Several two and four-roomed g houses in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO.



MOKEY.— Several sums for invest ment at current rates of interest. POYKTZ & CO. OR SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed House, well built aud thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of laud, all well fenced, aud in English grass. Surrounding the house is three ocarters of an acre of garden, tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees. The property fronts the Public Domain on the Mi rlh-west Pelt, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman’s resi dence. fpO LET—A convenient seven-roomed | Douse with stable ind detached office, situated close to the centre of the town. The garden (comprising quarter acre) is well stocked with fruit and olner np,o 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. 1 T5AVXmif7 JPu HA AGEETS for the SALE of Andrew and Beaven’s Celebrated Chaff evtter and Horse Gears. POYKTZ & CO. trees. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. POYETTZ & CO. EAST STREET, Ashbduton