financiers was that taxation should be nosed both directly and indirectly. The Government had the courage to put on direct taxation, so that the people might have an opportunity of seeing its opera tions. One day he was told the property tia only bore on the poor, and another day he was told it was a tax on the rich. His own opinion was that it was a tax on the property classes. The business was better conducted by not having too many Bills at once. The motion for going into Committee of Supply was then put and carried. THE ESTIMATES, , In Committee of Supply printing and Stationery, L 22.298, passed. •; The House rose at 1.80.

CORRESPONDENCE.

VVe do not hold ourselves responsible for tl>e opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

' . To the Editor. Sir, — After a storm comes a calm. The public of Ashbiirtoh had Library on tho brain a short time ago, and now we are in a dead calm. I have read in ypur journal ‘about the proposed stone Library building we were to see shortly erected, also about the stone to be given gratis, and about an entertainment which was to take the pnblic by storm, in which Mr Pickwick was to cut a prominent figure. As no one seems to be moving in the matter I would suggest that the Library Committee should pull themselves together and do something to forward the Library move ment For instance, a series of , enter tainments might be organised to extend through the winter months—or what is left of them. Fortnightly penny readings -would, I think, be popular, and, conaidor ing.the object, would, be pretty sure to draw good houses. But as the winter is slipping away, if anything is going to be done it ought to be done quickly.—l am, etc., Argus.

THE SCHOOL CHILDREN'S TRIP TO THE EXHIBITION.

To this Editor. ■ Sis, —I was surprised to find in your issue of to-day a letter which I had ad dressed to the parents of pupils attending the schools, as it was merely written with a view of gaining an idea of the number of children who would be inclined intake advantage of this chance of visiting the Exhibition so that proper arrangements can be made, and not for publication. As has appeared in your paper, will you kindly make the following corrections : Instead of “ Wednesday and Thursday,” yua should have written “ Wednesday or Thursday ; ” and the last sentence should read, “Please let me know as soon as possible, if these arrangements can be made, the number from your house that would he likely to go.” The excursion is how definitely fixed for Tuesday, 4th July—adults 7s fid and ss, children, 2s fid. School children’s tickets, 2a each, can be had only at the school. By inserting the above yon will much oblige.—l am, &c., Hkctoe Dempsey. Ashburton Borough Schools, 27th June,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1882.



- 1 Holloway s Ointment and Pills. - Rheumatism and Rheumatic gout are the most dreaded of all diseases, because their victims know they are. safe at no season, and at no age secure.. Holloway’s Ointment, after fomenta tion of the painful parts, gives greater relief than any other application ; but it must be diligently used to obtain this desirable result. It has been highly commended by rheumatic subjects of all ages and of both sexes, for ren ding their attacks less frequent and less vigorous, and for repressing the sour perspera dons and soothing the nerves. In many cases, Holloway’s Ointment and Pills have proved the 1 ’greatest blessings in removing rheumatism and rheumatic gout which had assailed persons previously and at the prime of liie.—[Advt.] I



New Advertisements. TTTANTED A GENERAL SER- Vt. : VANT. Apply, at once, Mrs Butchery, Havelock 816 e Mantra, Suffolk street;Ashburton. TITANTED—TENDERS for PLOUG3- n-i ING STUBBLE, 6 by 10, in blocks of 100 acres or more ; to be finished by. end of July.- Apply, until 4th July, to FRANK B. PASSMORE, 814 e Sherwood. BOUND —A Blaok-and-tan SHEEP I DOG (Bitch). Little white on breait. Finder can have same on pply ing to the undersigned and paying ex penses. ARTHUR BEAN, 81flo Saunders Buildings. RAKAIA. FRUIT AND FOREST TREES. XVAVIES & WINTER will have a i-l large assortment of the above at their next Sale on THURSDAY, JULY 6xh., ’‘' Also— Saddlery Potatoes Oarrots Fowls, etc. Sale at 2 p.m. I' 1 DAYIES & WINTER, 815 e Auctioneers. IN.THE BANKRUPT ESTATE •» . OF CHAS. PYE. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. are in structed by the Trustees in 0. Pye’s Estate to Sell at Auction, , ON TUESDAY NEXT, AT THE TINWALD SA LEYARDS, At 11 am. sharp, Draught Horses Dray and Frame J Roller J Reaper and Binder



The admission, including both day and night, will be One Shilling for adults, and Sixpence for children under fourteen, by TICKETS ONLY, which can be obtained personally or by Post-office Order for the amount, on or before the 6th of July, at the Secretary’s office, .Arrangements will be made with the Bailway Department and Tramway Com pany for Special and Cheap Fares. Every ticket will be numbered, and will entitle the holder to a Prize in the ART UNION, For Toys, Presents, etc. ROBT. S. WALPOLE, 787 e Secretary. ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, ASH BURTON. A TEA MEETING AND CONCERT Will be held in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, JUNE 29xh, 1882. At 2 p.m. a STALL will be open for the Sale of Fancy Work, Useful and Ornament al Articles, Plants, Bulba, etc. Persons willing to assist in the above will oblige by forwarding their contributions to the Parsonage as soon as possible. TEA at 5.30 p.m. CONCERT at 7.30. Admission—ls 6d; or to the Concert alone, Is. Tickets may be had from Mr G. F. Henry and Andrewea Bros. 756 e



Public Notices. CANTERBURY SALEYARDS COM PANY, LIMITED. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS (Canterbury Branch), AND THE ALDINGTON SALEYARDS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that after SATURDAY, the Ist JULY Next, STOCK will be received and delivered at the Stages now erected at the Railway Siding adjoining the Company’s Yards. All stock sent by rail must be consigned to the owner or to an accredited agent, or the carriage prepaid. By order of the Directors, GEO, A. MAKEIG, 818 e Secretary. LEAHY has Removed to the late residence of Mr A. Orr, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. 376 e B R W. STROWD PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’ Patients until he is able to resume his practice, and may be CONSULTED_at Dr Ross's residence at the usual hours. 717 e M E F - G. THOMAS, Surgeon - Dentist, will be in Ashburton on TUES DAY, July 4th, and may be CON SULTED at Quill’s Commercial Hotel. 803 e



Chaffcutter and Horse-power S.P. Plough Set Two-leafed Harrows' J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers. 817 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Agents, Thos. Ring, J^ONUMEN TAL MASON. FLANS and DRAWINGS may be seen at .Mr J. 0. Donoan’s Office, opposite Bank of New Zealand, i ASHBURTON. 818 a Gazette in Bankruptcy. iSP v < r s -i±r.vj(/ w - - ■ i Vtjft ■. i QTi R. ~-£hk Asukubtos GvATOIAii the j .*rk- i :,; ' IF Aotl >l««



O T 1 0 E. No one will be Allowed to HUNT, SHOOT, or otherwise Trespass on our land after this date. The longbeach road board DISTRICT. GENERAL RATE, 1882. In pursuance of the provisions of “The Canterbury Roads Ordinance, 1872,” and of “The Rating Act, 1876,” Public Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Board for the Longbeach Road District, at their next usual meeting, to be held on FRIDAY, the 7th day of July next, to make a General Rate of SIXPENCE in the £ on the value of all the Rateable Property in the District for the period commencing on the Ist day of January, 1882, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1882, payable in one sum on the 14th day of July, 1882. And that the Ratebooks for the Five Wards into which the District is sub divided are now Open for Inspection at the Office of the Board, situated on the Longbeach road. 809 e WILKIN & CARTER. W. CUTHBERT, Clerk. < LongLeouh road, , J 20th June, 1882. 770 e



Meetings. AKANTJI LIBRARY. The Subscribers, and those who wish to be Subscribers, to the Wakanui Library are requested to MEET in the Main Schoolroom on FRIDAY, the 30th inst., at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of Electing a Committee. SOOe JAS. BROWN. T. JOHN’S LODGE, E. 0., No. 1858. The INSTALLATION of OFFICERS of the St. John’s Lodge will take place at the Masonic Hall, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING next, at 7.30 p.m. All visiting Brethren invited. By order of the W.M. CHAS. B. M. BRANSON, lyj'-BTHVBN CHURCH. A BAZAAR, TEA; and CONCERT, in aid of the Church Funds, will be held at Methvenj on FRIDAY, 30th June. The Bazaar to start at 3 p.m., Tea at 5 p.m., and Concert at ,8 p.m. Admission, 2s 6d; children half price. » {c: | # 802 e Secretary. Amusements.



The above will be followed by a DANCE, the admission to which will bo —Gentlemen, sa; Ladies free. Contributions to the Bazaar will be re ceived by Messrs Morgan and Hibbs, Methven. 782 e EW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION. GREAT JUVENILE GATHERING AND Art Union. ON MONDAY, the xoth of JULY, The Promoters intend to provide a SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT For all the Children in this and the neighboring Provinces. Both during the Day and Evening, Christmas Trees, Sports, Music, Cosmo rama, Dissolving Views, Skating, Fireworks, etc , etc. Concluding with a Distribution of Toys, Presents, and Souvenirs, On Art Union Principles.



H. Matson and Co. GREAT AND YERY IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF SUPERIOR DRAUGHT STOCK, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Of all kinds, and by tho best makers. HARNESS AND SADDLERY Of the best description. A Magnificent STEAM PLOUGH, with Cultivator, Gear, &c., All in perfect order.



Also, A STATIONARY ENGINE, And Fittings complete. 2740 Slieep & Lambs AMERICAN WAGON and DOG-CART. BUGGY HORSES, PONIES and YOUNG STOCK, COWS. PIGS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, And Sundries of all kinds. To be held on the Sherwood Estate, The property of F. B. Passmore, Esq., ON THURSDAY, JULY 6th, .AND FRIDAY, JULY 7th. Messrs h. matson & co. (in conjunction with Mr Charles Clark) have been favored with instructions from F. B. Passmore, Esq., consequent on the sale of his estate, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT SHERWOOD, Situated on the Ashburton and Rakaia Forks Railway, on the above-named dates,



The whole of his choice LIVE STOCK, very Superior PLANT, STEAM PLOUGH, STATIONARY STEAM ENGINE, Ac., Ac., Lately used in cultivating 5,000 Acres of Land. Also, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, VIZ.:— LIVE STOCK. HORSES. Draught Entire ‘‘Duke.” Took first prize at the Ashburton Show. 8 Superior Draught Horses 9 Choice Draught Mares 5 well-bred Cart Colts and Fillies Thoroughbred Entire Pony “ Commo dore ” A Pair of very handsome Thoroughbred Ponies, broken to harness Boy’s Pony A Pair of Buggy Horses One Buggy Mare, “ Daisy,” broken to Saddle and harness One Two-year-old \ By “ Tribune ” out One Yearling J of “ Daisy ”



SHEEP. 1,100 Sound-mouthed Merino Ewes 320 Two-tooth Merino Ewes 1,300 Merino Lambs 13 Merino Hams COWS. Two choice Milch Cows PIGS. 15 Pigs FARM IMPLEMENTS, ALL BY FIRST CLASS MAKERS, Yiz.— Two Combines with Elevators Three Reapers and Binders Two Cambridge Rollers Three Ploughs, American gang, 3 Fur rows One Two-Furrow Plough, by Duncan Three Ploughs, three furrow Two Single Furrow Ploughs Two Broad Cast Sowers One ditto, of very superior make Two Horse Rakes Two Sets of tyne and tripod Harrows One Set of Chain Harrows Four excellent Drays One Tip Cart Chaff-Cutter Corn Crusher Two Sets of Fairbank’s Scales, 5 cwt One Set of Fairbank’s Scales, 10 cwt Scarifier One well built Waggon Pig Troughs Grindstones, etc.



TRAPS, HARNESS, &c, &c, A First-Class American Waggon Dog Cart Single and Double Harness Saddles, Side Saddle and Bridles Cart Harness, and Cart Saddles Leading and Plough Harness Two Sets of Entire tackle SUNDRIES, Viz., 400 Gallon Tanks, Half Tanks, Stores, Tables, Benches, Veterinary Sur geon’s Instruments, Hydropult, Hurdles, Machine Wire, Gas Tongs, Soldering Irons, Guttering an 1 down Piping, Rope, Wheelbar rows, Ram and Piping, Drain Pipes, Corrugated Iron, Oil Feeders, Assorted Files, Maunal Pump, Lanterns, Watering Cans, 4 Dog Kennels, Garden Frames and Tools, Force Pump, Horse Covers, Stable and Pitchforks, Spades, Shovels, etc., etc. A WELL-BUILT SHEPHERD’S HUT, On Wheels. A Stationery 2-Horse Power Vertical Steam Engine, with Shafting and Hand Gear,' also, Forge and Blower, Anvil, One Large and One Small Vice, Swage Block and Stand, Two Weston’s Pulleys, Iron Piping and Bends, Stock and Dies, Smitl's Tools, Carpenter’s Bench and Tools, Fitters Bench, Belts and Bleckh, etc., etc.



N’.B-—The above Engine and Fittings being new and of the very best quality, are well worth the attention of engineers, smiths, and all requiring steam power. A MAGNIFICENT STEAM PLOUGH, By Fowler, of Leeds, Comprising : Two Steam Engines, of 14 Horse Power each One Five Furrow Plough Harrows Hollers and Cultivator—ll Tyne, of i the newest pattern



H. Matson and Co. Also, Travelling Yan and Water Cart SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Viz Dining Room Furniture Drawing Room Furniture Hall Furniture Bed Room Furniture : comprising— Curtains, Carpets Pictures, single and double Iron Bedsteads, spring andhairMatresses, handsome Cheval and Looking-glasses, Washstands, with marble top. Dressing Table, Towel Horses, Foot and Sponge Baths, Cupboards, Office Tables, Book Case, Sewing Machine (by Wilcox and Gibbs), etc., etc. Bedding Bed and Table Linen Kitchen Utensils Crockery, China, Plated and Glassware Lamps Clocks and Ornaments Also—



Iron Safe Gun Lawn Mower Patent Garden Roller, etc., etc. And A SPLENDID TRI-GORD PIANO, By Kirkman The Auctioneers beg to call special at tention to this bona fide Clearing Sale of the above named Live and Dead Stock, Furniture, etc., which have all been, within a recent period, carefully selected, in the best market, regardless of cost. All goods will be on view the day prior to Sale, and the order of sale will be as follows : First Day. Live Stock, Implements. Steam Plough, Stationary Engine, etc. Second Day.



Balance of Implements, Household Fur niture and Effects and- Sundries. Luncheon at 11 o’clock each day, and the Sale will commence at 12 precisely. For further particulars as to the Steam Plough, Stationary Engine, or any other matters, apply to H. MATSON & CO. Or to CHARLES CLARK, Auctioneers, 810 e Christchurch. To Let and for Sale. A FEW TONS of COKE for SALE. Apply to the Manager, Gas Works, Ashburton. 807 e 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 La mm is Oats —Canadians and Tartars Barley, Peas, &c.



To Arrive in June— Clovers—" Red, White, and Alsyke • Ransom and Sims’ D.F. Ploughs Ransom and Sims’ and Hornsby’s Plough Shares Fencing Wire, Posts and Rails, Stakes, Staples, etc., etc. lOR SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con- JP 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 OR SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Outrent Rates. Cow-Grass and Trefoil Also On Sale— FREDK. PAYITT, 535 e East street. Ashburton. 410 e JAMESON & ROBERTS



Alfred Harrison. FRIDAY, 30TH JUNE, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON is instructed to Sell by Public Auction on the Premises, at the coiner of East Belt and Moore street, on above date, 1 Horse, Dray, and Harness Carpenters’ Tools Tressells, etc. Working Plant Quantity Timber &c., &c., &c. The above is the property of the late Mr George Compton. ALFRED HARRISON, 826 a Auctioneer.



Davies and Winter. METHVEN. DAVIES & WINTER will in future hold their Monthly Sale at Mr Patton’s Yards on the Last Thursday in every month. Next Sale on THURSDAY, 29th Inst. Present Entries— G Horses 2 Heifers, springing 3 Cart Saddles 2 Riding ~ 12 Horse Covers 3 Half-chests Tea And a quantity of Sundries Sale at 1 o’clock. DAVIES & WINTER, 813 e Auctioneers, Ralcaia.



T. .Bullock. SATURDAY, JULY Ist. AT THE BAZA AR, BURNETT STREET. MR T. BULLOCK lias received instruc tions from tlie Trustee in tho Estate of Hay T. Smith, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on Saturday, July Ist, Draught HORSE Farm DRAY Set of well made HARROWS AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE The Undersigned will hold his next Periodical Sale of Town, Suburban, Im proved Farms, and other Properties on SATURDAY, JULY ist. B U L LOCK, Sale at 1.30. Side T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. PROPERTY SALE. Auctioneer.



A T. Bullock, POTION EE E, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE B A Z A A R, b"RN ET T BTEE ET, Asiibcuiton.



SEED WHEATS, true to name Hunter’s White Pearl (Essex) Purple Tuscan and White Tuscan, first class Small Lot of Hunters’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. ' WAITED to SELL or LEASE, the above btoio, 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 bo done. The railway just completed is within 3| miles of the store, and there is every prospect of its being completed to the bridge, J 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 cither by letter or to VV. H. PUDDICOMBE, Present Proprietor Mount Somers Store; 494 e Commission Agent, Ashburton. FOR SALE, CHEAP —A splendid SECTION of LAND, at the Corner of St Asaph and Durham streets. For par ticulars apply to W. PENG ELLY, Christchurch; Or 472 e L. H. WILKINS, Ashburton. Or WILLIAM SMITH, A D



rjp 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, TIPPINO, * CO., 5S2e Christchurch.



Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR 0. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 786 e East street, Ashburton. HPEOIAL NOTICE, The AMERICAN OEM STUDIO will be OPEN for a SHORT TIME LONGER. Portraits, la per dozen. Come early. OppQgite Mail office. 805 e



H 0 R s E. 4 OiTEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting into Chaff. T. BULLOCK. 1 O E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TIIOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald flj Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 638, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre, r 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.



JjlOR SALE OR TO LET. Nine Acres of GLASS LAND, toge ther with a well - finished comfortable HOUSE of Five Rooms, situated near the County Saleyards. T. BULLOCK. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will bo DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. mO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, X AND OTHERS. TO LET SHOP—In East street, at pre sent occupied by Mr Gabiles, draper. Ai'ply to T. BULLOCK. M 0 E r - Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Tenders. rpENDERS FOR PLOUGHING. Wanted—TENDERS forBREAFCING UP 100 acres at Hinds. Tenders to be in by Noon on SATURDAY, July Ist. 8220 MATSON, COX & CO. fjl E N D E R S. TENDERS arc invited for the Erection of a WESLEYAN CHURCH at Willow by, addressed to Mr Stephen Chapman, Willowby, marked, “ Tender for Church.” 'll necessary information will be fur nished by Mr Bird, Architect, Ashburton. Tenders to be in by Ist July. 745 e Parriotor.i, Solicitors, &c. C. AY. Purnell, | BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, a > east street. 4050 George Swann, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, HEREFORD STREET, CniUSTCIIUKCH. 70Ie Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils .and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, V r T»t street.



L OC A L Business Notices. EXHIBITION Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Immense Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurline and City of Perth. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN JACKETS, Nice fitting goods. Several cases of New Millinery, Plush, Seal and Velvet Hats and Bonnets, in Gre Variety Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices A Great Variety of the new River, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in 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. Vlen’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s (id. Suits made to orde correct fit guaranteed 10 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Bats just to hand, splendid value Hen’s Shirts in endless variety, from la Gd .0 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A. 0. begs to state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH hereby saves Large Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. !OLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



rpHE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Ale and Porter Of first-c’ass quality. ah reasonable rates. A quantity of Yeast and Grains always on hand. (1. WOOD, (Late of the Ashburton Brewery), 750 Resident Manager.



OTIOE 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 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), Ashbceton. 414 e



TJpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much ns the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be 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 KATAPOI 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. rpHE ACID CURE. F. COUTTS and SONS, guaranteed ACETIC ACID is the best known cure for Rheumatism, Colds, Neuralgia, and acute and chronic diseases generally. SAFE, SIMPLE, CHEAP.



Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gan" and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’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. REES. TREES. Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT. RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FRUIT TREES FOREST TREES ORNAMENTAL and FLOWERING SHRUBS APPLE TREES, on blight proof stocks. All guaranteed true to name, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saunp""’ Mill,



To be had in Bottles, price 3s Gd each, from MAO KA Y BROS., Sole Agents, Manchester street South, Christ- CHt rch. Pamphlet “ Acetopathy ” posted free JgERLIN WOOL DEPOT. MRS KINGSTON has COMMENCED BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, in Tancred street West, late N. Duff’s Victorian Boarding House, near the Eng lish Church. Crewel Wools, Silks, Oat meal Cloth, Crash, Canvass. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in great variety. Ladies’ own materials worked or traced, 326 c 0 A P. SOAP. SOAP. Now on Sale, at the Works in Moore Street, Ashburton, Soap and Candles, by Bar or Box, at Wholesale Prices ; also, pure Potash Soft Soap for washing Woollen Goods, at 6d per lb. By its use no shrinking or discoloring takes place, as is the case with ordinary soaps. Tallow, Fat, and Grease bought, or taken in exchange for Soap, etc. Candles, 5d per lb. A good bar of Soap for Gd. to any address. 688 a JOHN SMITHSON. Leeston, March 3, 1882. 93f'o



[a card.J PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d



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 suppljing those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Voider from this date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N. B.—On Sale, a barge quantity of good KALT VINEGAR,, price 2s per gallon. Fresh Yeast ar 1 Grains on Sale daily. 227 d



W. H. GUN DRY, TESTATE & STATION AGEJTT, 111 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 andJßaw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



rnHRESBING BOOKS printed on the X shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



p OR SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY O N E Y TO LEN On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren* rates Apply to W. H. Gundry, LI CENSED LAND BRO ER (under the liana Transfer Act FORMS PRINTED “To Let J and “For Sale"—can be obta&e iat the Guardian G«ice



Business Notices , ■■ J \ .Jri, '.'J. •■r.Tr.O.I Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and genial AGENTS.



\\T ALTER A. WOOD’S Twine V\ Reaper and Binder.—All farmers desirous of securing any of these Machine in time for next harvest must apply fo same before the 16th of June next. POYNTZ & CO. Agents. FOR SALE.—A newly-erected four roomed house, on Jacre of land, in McLean’s paddock ; fenced. Price, £IOO. POYNTZ & 00. ITIOR 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 togood tenants at fair rentals. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A four-roomed house, on i-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, £65. POYNTZ & CO. For sal e. T.S. 858, 879, Crey street. ~• 118, 119, Moore street. „ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox str West. „ 822, 828, 818, GB9, 075, 31 316, 781, 810, 820. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—Several blocks of go® . land, on the N.W. Town Belt, from 5 to 10 acres each. POYNTZ & CO. FOR S ALE.—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 iniles from Tinwald, well-fenced, an sub-divided into five paddocks, laid dory, to permanent pasture; a good four roomed house, stables, and necessary out buildings. POYNTZ & CO. IjlOR SALE.—A farm of about 350 acres ’ all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Walerton district. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE.—A farm of 250 acres, about 3£ miles from Hinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & 00. FOR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing 118£ acres of unimproved land in th Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 34036,34037,34033 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & CO. I7OR SALE.—R.S. 27192, 27194, con- I taining 632 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six 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, eighty ' stall stable, and outbuildings; a concrete ' tank capable of holding 16,000 gallons. ° POYNTZ & CO. TO LET on lease, with purchasing.-;’?) clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the-: > Wakanui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng- ;K’' liah grass. PvYXTZ & CO. ;



TO LET FOR CROPPING acns of land in the Seafickl district POYNTZ & CO. TO LET—Several two and four-roomed’ houses in various parts of the town and suburbs. POVKTZ & CO. MONEY. —Several sums for invest ment at current rates of interest. POYNTZ * CO. FOR SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed.: House, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of land, nil well fenced, and in English grass. Surrounding the house is three quarters of an acre of garden, tastefully laid out aod planted with choice trees. The propelty fronts the Public Domain: cm the Noith-wist licit, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman's resi dence. POYNTZ & CO. LET —A convenient seven-roomed 8 House with stable tnd detached office, situated close to the centre of the town. The garden (comprising quarter acre) is well stocked with fruit and otner trees. POYNTZ & CO. mO LET A thirteen-roomed House I with one acre land, on the VVakanu road, within easy distance of the centre o the town. Attached to the house is a well and tastefully laid out garden planted with choice shrubs and flowers. POYNTZ & CO. AGENTS for the SALE of Andrews and Heaven's Celebrated Chaff evtter and Horse Gears. POYNTZ & 00 EAST ST R EBT, Ashbuexoh