consisting of peacocks, guinea pigs, par rots, and parroquets. The exhibits are by no means confined to Ashburton, en tries having also been received from Waterton, Tinwald, Winslow, Fleming ton, Holiest on, Hakaia, Timaru, Christ church, etc On the whole, the Associa tion may well feel proud of its second annual show, while those who have been actively engaged in getting it up are cer tainly entitled to a word of praise for their exertions. On the stage are ranged the art union prizes. An im mense improvement this year were the pens, provided by the Association. Last year exhibitors had to bring their own pens or cages, and the result was that receptacles of every shape, kind, and make were collected, the irregular sizes con siderably marring the general effect. This year, however, the cages are of a uniform size, except in a few necessary cases, and the consequence is that the ex hibits show off to much greater advantage. Owing to the length of the prize-list, and the time occupied in its compilation (the judging not having been entirely finished until between one and two o’clock), we are unable to give a detailed notice of each exhibit. It must suffice to say that the Show was a most creditable one in every way. The following is the prize list;—Poul try ; Class I—Black-breasted red game cocks, S. Saunders, 1. Class 2—Brown breasted or ginger-red game cocks, A. Walker (Christchurch), 1; J. Carter (Tin wald), 2. Class 3—Any other variety of game cocks, A. Walker (Christchurch), 1, and special prize for best game bird in show, also highly commended ; S. E. Poyntz, 2. Class 4—Black-breasted red game hens, S. Saunders, 2: A. Walker, commended. Class s—Brown-breasted or ginger-red game hens, J. Carter, 1, and highly commended. Class 6—Any other variety of game hen, A. Walker, 1; S. Poyntz, commended. Class B—Colored Dorking hens, James Petrie (Timaru), 1 Class 9—Colored Dorking cocks, under twelve months, G. M. Bruce (Timaru), 1, and special prize, and also highly com mended. Class 11 —White Dorking cocks, J. Sergeant, 1. Class 13 —White Dorking cocks, under twelve months, J. W. Sil cock, 1, and commended. Class 14— White Dorking hens, under twelve months, J. W. Silcock, 1, and highly commended. Class 15—Spanish cocks, A. Walker, 1, and special prize, J. O’Shea, 2. Class 16—Spanish hens, A. Walker, 1 and 2. Class 19—Buff Cochin cocks, J. Permain, J. Class 20—Buff ' Cochin hens, J. Permain, 1 and 2. Class 21 —Buff Cochin cocks, linger twelve months, 0. Deal (Christchurch), (eight months, 1 and 2. Class 22—Buff Cochin hens, under twelve months, C. Deal, 2 (eight months); J. W. Silcock, highly commended. Class 25—Dark Brahma cocks, G. T. Smith, 1; J. H. Smith, 2. Class 26—Dark Brahma hens, J. Lennn, 1; G. T. Smith, commended. Class 27 Dark Brahma cocks under twelve months, J. Permain, 2. Class 29 —Light Brahma cooks, S. E. Poyntz, 1 and special prize; A. O. G. Stone (Timaru), 2. Class 30 —Light Brahma hens, S. E. Poyntz, 1 and 2 ; S. Saunders, highly commended. Class 31— Light Brahma cocks under twelve months, S. Sanders, 1 and highly commended ; S. E. Poyntz, 2. Class 32—Light Brahma hens under twelve months, S. Saunders, 2. Class 33—Langahan cocks, S. E. Poyntz, 1. Class 34—Langahan hens, S. E. Poyntz, 1. Class 35 —Gold pencilled Bamburghs, B. Yerdon (Christchurch), 1 and special; T. M. Jones, 2; J. Permain, under twelve months, highly commended. Glass 38 —Silver spangled Hamburghs, pair, S. B. Poyntz, 1 ; Z. Aldou* (Bakaia), 2. Class 40 —Silver polish, pair, G. T. Smith, 1; H. Bradbury, 2 ; S. E. Poyntz, highly commended. Class 41 —Any other variety polish, pair, Mrs Collins (Timaru), 2. Class 42—Houdin, pair, B. Patterson, 1. Class 43—Houdins under twelve months, pair, B. Patterson, 1 and 2, and special for best hen. Class 45—-Black breasted red game bantams, pair, B. Hart, 1 and special; S. E. Poyntz, 2; W. Ha t (Timaru), highly commended. Class 49—Turkeys, pair, J. Carter, 1; Master F. Holmes, highly commended. Class 50—Geese, pair, J. Carter, 1; J. Smith, highly commended, Glass 51—Aylesbury ducks, pair, J H. Smith, 2 ; J. Carter, commended. Class 52 —Kouen ducks, pair, J. H. Smith, 1, 2. and special. Class 53 —Any other variety of ducks, pair, E. Gennett, 2. Class 54—Barndoor fowls, pair, T. Wil liams, 1,2, and silver cup ;6. T. Smith, highly commended; J. W. Silcock, com mended. Pigeons : Class 55—Carriers, cocks, S. E. Poyntz, 1 and silver cup for best; bird in the two classes—carriers apd dragoons. Class 56 —Carrier hens, S. E. Poyntz, 1. Class 57—Carrier cocks (under twelve months), A. Walker, 1. Class 59 —Dragoon cocks, S. E. Poyntz, 1; J. Permain, 2; Class 60— Dragoon hens, J. Permain, 2. Class 62 —Dragoon hens (under twelve months), S. E. Poyntz, 1. Class 63—Pouter cocks, S. E. Poyntz, 1. Class 65—Almond tumblers, pair, J. Permain, 1 and special prize. Class 66—Kite tumblers, pair, W. Parkin, 2. Class 68—Flying tumblers, pair, 0. Deal (Christchurch), (saddle hacks), 1; T. A. C. Hardy (Rakaia), 2 and 3. Glass 69-r-Barb cocks, J, Permain,! and special. Class 70 —Barb ben, J. Per msan, 1. Class 72—Jacobins, pair, A. Walker, 1; 0. Deal, 2. Class 73—Fan tails, pair, A. Walker, 1 and special prize; S. B. Poyntz, 3. Class 74—Baldheads, pair; A. Walker, 1; S. E- Poyntz, 2. Class 75— Beards, pair, A. Walker, 1 ; S. B. Poyntz, 2. Class 76—Nuns, pair, A. Walker, 1; S. E. Poyntz, 2. Class 77 Owls, English, pair, A. Walker, 1 ; S. B. Poyntz, 2; J. Permain, 3. G. M. Bruce (Timaru), commended. Class 78 — Owls (African), pair, C. Deal, 1; A. Turn bull (Christchurch), 3. Class 80 —Ant- werps (chequers), pair, W. Goodman (Christchurch), 1 and silver cap ; S. Saun ders, 2; J. Permain, highly commended; Class 81—Antwerps, any other variety, pair, W. Goodman, 1; S. E. Poyntz, 2. Undrill, 3. Class 82—Magpies, pair, O. Deal, 1 and 2. Class 84 Canaries : Belgians, clear yellow, Mrs S. E. Poyntz, 1,2, and silver cup ;0. J. Truckle, com mended. Class 85—Belgians, clear buff, 0. Deal, 1. Class 86—Norwich, clear yellow, B. Patterson, 2 and commended. Class 87—Norwich, dear buff, S. E. Poyntz, 1; T. and G. Stapleton, (Christ church), 2 ; ft. Patterson, 3. Class 88— Norwich, variegated yellow, T. and G. Stapleton, 1 and 2. Glass 89—Norwich, variegated buff, T. and G. Stapleton, 1 ; E. Patterson, 2 ; C. Deal, commended. Class 90—Norwich, crested yellow, R. Pat tenon, landcommended; G. B. Muschamp, 2. Class 91—Norwich crested buff, Mrs S. B. Poyntz, 1; R. Patterson, 2. and com mended. Class 92—Lizards, G. B. Mus ehamp, 1, and commended. Class 93 Cinnamon jonque, T. and G. Stapleton, 1; B. Patterson, commended. Class 94 Cinnamon, buff, G. B. Mus ebamp, 1; T. and G. Stapleton, 2 ; Mrs S. E. Poyntz, commended. Glass 96 Cinnamon jonque, variegated, T. and G. Stapleton, 1. Class 96—Cinna mon buff, variegated, Mrs S. E. Poyntz, 1. Class 97 —Green, Mrs S. B. Poyntz, I and commended; C. Deal, 2. Class 9 Best cage four canaries, B. Patterson, 1. Class 100—Any other variety, songster, B. Pender, 1

THE WAR IN EGYPT.

Conflagration at Smyrna- Suez and Cairo Deserted. [by cable.] [special to “the age.”] London, July 19, 4.45 p. m. Dervish Paaha has returned from Alex•

andrin. One hundred houses are burning at Smyrna. The inhabitants at Alex andria are very indignant at the non-lanu ing of troops. Suez is now almost deserted. It is said that only twenty Europeans remain at Cairo. General Grant has written expressing sympathy with England in the present crisis. VERY LATEST. [per beuter’s agency.] [by cable.] London, July 20. The Times this morning publishes a paragraph stating that, in consequence of the hesitation of the Porte in replying to the request of the great Powers for the despatch of Turkish troops to Egypt, the English Government have to-day issued orders for the British expeditionary force, which has been recently been organised, to proceed without delay to Alexrndria. Alexandria, July 20. Intelligence is to hand fromKafradowar, that Arabi is collecting and recovering the taxes from the inhabitants of the district, and is further making extensive requisi tions upon them for money and supplies.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JULY 21, 188 a.



Old Pete’s wisest remark : —“ Ef de descendents ob de rooster what crowed at Peter was ter make a noise ebery time a lie is told dar would be sich a noise in de world dat yer couldn’t heah de hens cackle. ” 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, impure atmos pheres, over-indulgence, or exhausting excite ment. The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway’s Pills, which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase the energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive the failing memory. By attentively studying the instructions for taking these Pills and explicitly putting them in practice, the most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery.—[Advt.



New Advertisements. JjlOR CASH ONLY. 150 dozen Clark’s Crochet Cotton, Nos. 0 to 6, la lid per dozen, at S. W. Al corn’s Surplus Sale. 230 dozen Coats’ 400-yarda Machine Cotton, Nos. 16 to 30, at 2s 6d per dozen, at S. W. Alcorn’s Surplus Sale. 13 dozen Children’s Ringwood Wool Gloves, usual price, Is 3d to Is 6d, for 7£d per pair, at S. W. ALCORN’S CHEAP SALE. WE, the undersigned Merchants and Storekeepers, of Ashburton, hereby agree to CLOSE our respective establish ments on SATURDAYS, at 9 o’clock p.m., instead of 10 p.m., as hitherto, to take effect on SATURD VY, 22nd July. Friedlander Bros. Everett Bro., (per F. Everett) D. Williamson Sam. W. Alcorn E. Dimant (pro Salvage Co.) James Quinn Andrew Orr J. Do3'le Orr and Co. Robt. Alcorn Hallenstein (per W. Sparrow) John Robt. Murray Sealy Bros. Bros. Ashburton, July 15th 1882. ]l2l



BURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for ; 1, Ploughing 59 Acres, Ashburton and Chertsey 2. Fencing 131 Chains, Ashburton and Chertsey Specifications can be seen at Council Offices, and tenders addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 10 a.m., WEDNESDAY, 26th July, 1882. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, jl 21 County Engineer. METHVEN. R DAVIES & CO. will hold their , next monthly Sale at Mr Patton’s Yards on THURSDAY, JULY 29th. PRESENT ENTRIES - 2 Draught Horses 3 Cows 1 Plain Roller, with Turnip Seed Box 1 M‘Sherry Drill A lot of Fruit and Forest Trees, Cal* bage Plants, etc. t-ale at 1 p.m. R. DAVIES & CO., Auctioneers, Etc. j!2l Eakaia.



Methven timber and coal YARDS. MESSES C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun. & CO.. Begs to inform the inhabitants of Methven and thesurronnding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS at Methven, as TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, &c. Having a well-assorted Stock of BUILDING and other TIMBER, Doors, Sashes, Galvanised Iron, and Coal on hand, are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them at the very lowest re munerative prices. 0. J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO, Agents for the McCormick Reaper and Binders, and the New Zealand Insurance Company, jl 21 jjl 0 R SALE. At Alford Forest, a FARM containing 45 Acres of good LAND, fenced and sub divided ; part cultivated, with two Houses and Outbuildings theron ; ’also, 20 Acres good BUSH adjoining, fronting on a good road; a very early selection. Terms easy. Apply to C. J. W. Cookson, Jun., & Co., Commission Agents, &c., Methven,



Meetings. 10. G. T.—The Ordinary WEEKLY . MEETING of the Star of the East lodore, No. 62, will in future be held on SATURDAY instead of Friday Evening, commencing Saturday, July 15. A. COOK, jl 14 L.P. P ÜBLIC MEETING. ASHBURTON COUNTY, A MEETING will be held in the Town Hall, Ashburton, to consider the RAIL WAY TARIFF, on TUESDAY, July 25, at 8 p. m. At the request of the Mayor of Ashbur ton, Mr Wright’s letter re Traffic Bridge, Ashburton, will also be considered. W. C. WALKER, Chairman Ashburton County Council. Ashburton, July 14, 1882 jj_ = 19 j Amusements. SU BURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY ASSOCIATION. SECOND ANNUAL Exhibition, To bo held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, July 21 and 22, 1882. Prizes are offered in 100 different classes. Vide Schedules. About 100 Exhibits will be distributed on Saturday evening at 8 o’clock. Admission from 2 pm. to 9 p.m- on Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday : at one shilling. All prizes and monies received from tne sale of exhibits will be paid over on Friday, July 28th, at the Secretary’s office, between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. S. E. POYNTZ, ■ll3 Hon. Secretary. J - ' mm i.



Tenders. TENDERS are invited for PLOUGH ING 190 Acres of Stubble and 66 Acres of Tussock Land. Tenders to be sent in on or before SATURDAY next, July 22m1. For particulars apply to D. McLEAN, jl 17 Lagmhor. Public Notices. Ashburton cheese and BUTTER FACTORY COMPANY. NOTICE TO FARMERS. The Directors of the above, whilst un able to fix any stated price they will be prepared to give for Milk delivered at the Factory on its opening, are determined to give the very Highest Price possible com patible with the production of the manu factured article at a fair profit to the Company. Farmers in the locality would best consult their own interests by becom ing Shareholders in the Company, thus ensuring not only the price going for their Milk, but also a further return in the profit derived from the sale of the manufactured article. S. E. POYNTZ, jl 20 Secretary. jyR 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 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 ROAD DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that, a MEET ING of the RATEPAYERS of the Longbeach Road Board District, will be held on FRIDAY, the Fourth Day of AUGUST, 1882, at the hour of three o’clock in the afternoon, at the Road Board Office, Longbeach road, to decide whether the road being all that parcel of land containing 26 «cres 3 roods 33 perches or thereabouts, being part of a road re serve, passing by and through the sec tions numbered 22539, 20692, 0793, 8417, 8450, 6783, 6787, 8342, 8451, 6788, and 6792 / as shown on the plans Nos. 483, 507, 508, deposited in the Land Transfer Office, of the Christchurch Survey Dis trict, and extending from the junction of roads at the north-western corner of R.S. 22539 to the junction of roads on the north-eastern boundary of 6792, having a uniform width of 100 links throughout, shall be STOPPED or NOT; and whether new roads being all that parcel of land containing 4 acres 3 roods 27 perches or thereabouts, being part of the sections numbered 6773, and 6777 to 6782, as shown on the plan No. 335, deposited in the Land Tranfer Office, of the Christ church Survey District, and extending from the junction of a road with the northernmost corner of R.S. No. 6773, through that section and sections 6777 to 6782, to the northernmost corner of Re serve No. 1438, having a uniform width throughout of 100 links; and all that parcel of land containing by admeasurement 5 acres 2 roods 10 perches' or thereabouts, be the same (more or less), being part of the sections numbered 6805, 7206, 6831, and 20242, as shown on the plan No. 508, deposited in the Land Transfer Office, of the Christchurch Survey District, and ex tending from the road at the junction of sections 22539, 8417, and 20242, having a uniform width of 100 links throughout, shall bo MADE or NOT, and to sanction the exchange of the land occupied by such road proposed to be STOPPED for the land required for such new roads. Dated this 21st day of July, 1882. W. CUTHBERT, jl 19 Clerk.



Men’s Heavy Tweed Suits, now selling at 355, at S. W. Alcorn’s CHEAP SALE. Heavy Lamba’-wool Drawers and Shirts, worth 8s 6d, now selling at 4s Cd, at S. W. Alcorn’s SURPLUS SALE. Men’s Drab Felt Hats, usual price 5s Gd, now selling at 2s 6d, at S. W. Al corn’s CLEARING SALE. Ashburton county council. Notice is hereby given that from WEDNESDAY, 26th July, to WEDNES DAY, 9th August, the ASHBURTON BRIDGE will be CLOSED for Road Traffic, on account of Alteration of Bridge Approaches. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer, Ashburton, July 20, 1882. jl 21



jpOISON NOTICE. After this date POISON will be laid on sections 15838, 15839, 16213, 16124 (Brown’s Farm), at Chertsey. V I. BALFOUR. Chertsey, 19th July, 1882. jllO Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR C. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 786 e En st street, Ashburton. Public Companies, BRITISH AND MERC AN- 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 Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c



Alfred Harrison. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 29th JULY. ONE PIANETTE (By Bord), Tricord, in walnut. In first-class order. SATURDAY, 29th JULY. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. 130 ACRES LAND 130 FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK lias received instruc tions from the Trustee in Hay T. Smith’s Estate, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on Satur day, 21th July, HIS INTEREST IN SEVERAL Eural Sections, Situate near the ASHBURTON TOWNSHIP. Also, Lot 8 on Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, And situated about three miles from the Town of Ashburton. Full particulars in future advertisement. Auctioneer. T. Bullock. Containing about 41 acres 41 Sale at 1 o’clock. jl!s T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



Business Notices. James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Building's, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER, He guarantees that the very best quality and quantity will bo procurable for the money. His motto will he CASH ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad book debts. JAMES BAKER, Havelock Stueet (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). 391 e SADDLERY, SADDLERY. 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 Address James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 265 d



TO LET, with immediate possession, House of five rooms in Tancred street. T. BULLOCK. F O R s E. 4 04TEN STACKS, suitable for Out tin pf into Chaff. T. BULLOCK. T o E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T7IOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald S' Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre, on which is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. TO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. TO LET SHOP—In East street, at pre sent occupied by Mr Gabites, draper. Apply to T. BULLOCK. M 0 - E Y ' Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. iwiJHM. wmmm ■ m umb Lost. I' OST, a Black and Tan Sheep DOG, with registered collar on (No. 833). Finder will receive a reward of LI on re turning same to owner; or anyone detain ing the dog after this date will be prose cuted. Apply for address, Office of this Paper. ]1 17 Business Notices rjIINWALD SHOEING FORGE The New Shop on the Great South road (opposite Mr Jcphson’s Timber Yard) is now Oi’EN, where a GENERAL BLACKSMITH’S BUSINESS will be carried on in all its Branches. All work done in a first-class style, and at very reasonable charges. Fifteen per cent, deducted for cash, or ten per cent, on two months’ accounts. Shoeing, 6s and up wards for cash. The celebrated Sellars’ Mouldboards put on to any make of Plough, and guaranteed to give satisfac tion. JAMES BEGG, jl 20 Manager.



0 T I C E TO Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates, at his Caring Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. CHAS. W, GREEN. May 4, 1382. 4020



Jameson & Roberts, Ashburton, PURCHASERS OP RYEJGRASS, WHEAT, OATS] BARLEY^ Farmers’ Lots of Rye Grass GLEANED as usual at low rates. Storage for all kinds of Grain, and Liberal Advances made on same, if re quired. Agents for the New Zealand Insurance Company. Standing Chops Insured until threshed and carted out of paddocks. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at cur-



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovonamed business, intimates that he is pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS.



|ITY LOAN OFFICE, 1 East street, Ashburto S. Salek, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. Money advanced, from 2s 6d to LSOO, on Deeds, Gold and Silver Watches, Jewellery, Firearms, Musical Instruments, Clothing, and every description of pro perty. A large stock of New and Second hand Watches, and all kinds of Jewellery kept in Stock, which will be sold at ex ceptionally low prices. New and Second hand Clothing Bought and Sold. Milner’s Fireproof Safe specially purchased for the protection of property. Business strictly private and confi dential. Business hours from 8 a. m. to 9 p. ra. jl 14 CITY LOAN OFFICE, East street, Ashburton.



Sealy Bros., gEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, HAVE ON SALE- At Lowest Rates, Clover and Grass Seeds of all sorts Field Peas, Mangel, Gorse And every other description of Farm Seeds. Garden Seeds in endless variety And an extensive assortment of Gums, Wattles, Pines, and other Tree Seeds. jl 6 General store, Mount Soiibss. W. 11. PUDDICOMBE and CO., having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Seiners, and also to assure them that they have j»st BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOME R S. rjp HE ACID CURE. F. COUTTS and SONS, guaranteed ACETIC ACID is the best known euro for Rheumatism, Colds, Neuralgia, and acute and chronic diseases generally. SAFE, SIMPLE, CHEAP. To be had in Bottles, price 3s Cd each, from MAO KA Y BROS., Sole Agents, Manchester street South, Christ church. Pamphlet “ Acetopathy ” posted free East street, Ashburton, Also, jl 10 to any address. 6880



All who intend building, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can bo fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tuaai street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. jU9 E W COAL YARD. Coals. Coals. Coals. Tho Undersigned desires to intimate to his Customers and the Public generally that he has OPENED IN THE COAL TRADE, in conjunction with his present TIMBER and FIREWOOD BUSINESS and has now on Stock and to Arrive, a large supply of tho best Newcastle Coals, (From tho Old Lambton Mine), which will be delivered to Customers to any part of the Town and Suburbs at tho LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber and Coal Merchant, 4GBo East street, Ashburton,



Business Notices. R E at annual Clearing Sale. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY 22, jsr- WONDERFUL BARGAINS, For Particulars see Handbills.



HE Undersigned wish to intimate that every class of Agricultural Implements and Machineiy, including Grain Drills, of diffeient i-aktp, comprising the “ McSherry.” “ Clnimpion,” “ Farmers’ Friend,” m.d “ Anglo-American,” at the Lowest I’iiic:, :iid are prepared to indent Engines and Combines, and extras for Engines find Combines, from any Eng* lish maker for nest season’s threshing. P. & P. DUNCAN, Ashburton. (Head Office,! Tuam street Christchurch.) arc in a position to supply jll 2



OTICE OF REMOVAL J. J. DOYLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &c., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require ments in those centrally-situated premises lately occupied by Furness, next Murray, Jeweller, in East street. To meet the times a Discount of 2s in the pound on all parcels of 20s and over will be given for one month. Intending 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 Geo. Eooth & Sons, Agricultural implement IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’s Friend,” and “Monarch 1 Grain Drills The Wonderful ‘ ‘Easy ” Lawn Mowers. The Best of Every thing. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent: FREDK. PAYITT, 4730 Ashburton. rpREES. 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 Sauhder’ s Mill. 673 e [a oard.J PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d



Thos. King, -j^JONUME'NTAL MAS ONJ PLANS and DRAWINGS may be seen at Mr J. C. Duncan’s Office, opposite Bank of New Zealand, ASHBURTON. 818 e



rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred stkeet, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUrERIOK 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 KAJAPOI 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. ERLIN 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 gO AP, 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 Gd 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 Cd. 1 JOHN SMITHSON. Loeston, March 3, 1882. 9390 i SIT BURT ON BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, V hole 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 u' Homo and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date wil ho guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N.B. —On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallor, Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily.



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agiutt, 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 Gorso Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &0., &c. 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. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Tern easy _ W. H. GUNDRY jyj" O EY TO LEN On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current vates rpply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Lana Transfer Act, Forms printed—“Tq Let ’ a “ For Sale can be pb(§iiie iat the Guabdun Office



Poyntz and Co. ■'' r s-1 Poyntz & C 0. ,: Land estate, and general AGENTS EAST STREET ASBBUBTO2»3 .3 ■ ~ SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed . House, lately in the occupation of Mr Hodder, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten ,aorea of land, all well fenced, and in English grass. Surrounding the house is three* quarters of an acre of garden, tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees. The property fronts the Public Domain on the North-west Belt, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman’s fesi} deuce. POYNTZ & CO, FOR SALE or TO LET—A thirteen* roomed House, with one acre of 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. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET—A good six-roomed House, close to the Domain and Railway Station. POYNTZ & CO. LET. Two large and thoroughly I well-appointed four-roomed Houses, fronting the East Town Belt. POYNTZ & CO, mO LET.—A large Shop and Dwelling- I house combined, close to the Bail wav Station. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A three-roomed HOUSE in Burnett street. ’ POYNTZ & 00. mO LET.—A five-roomed House in I Burnett street. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A four-roomed House at back of East Belt. POYNTZ & CO, FOR SALE.—A block of five Cottages, on East Belt; all let to respectable tenants. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A two-roomed House, on J-acre of land, near Mr Shear man’s new residence. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SAL K, T.S. 858, 879, Grey street, ~ 118, 119, Moore street. ~ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox street West. „ 822, 828, 818, CB9, 67&, 318, 316, 781, 810, 820, and 604 POYNTZ & CO. OR S \LE. —2f acres in Walsh’s pad* JP dock. i r POYNTZ & CO. T7H)R SALE.—I Acre in Mayo’s Pad _S_ dock, close to Wakanui road ; fenced and planted. POYNTZ & CO.



TJ'OR SALE.—I Acre on Wakanui V road ; fenced and laid out; suit able for a building site for private red dence. POYNTZ & CO. }pOR SALE.—An unimproved farm oi 1 862 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 16,000 gallons. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE. — R.S. 27429, containing 118| acres of unimproved land in; the Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. OR SALE.—R.S. 34036, 34037, 34038, 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & CO. TTiOR SALE.—R.S.. 27192, 27194, con- I 1 taining 532 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTZ & CQ. FOR SALE—A farm of acres, being R.S. 21013 and 21245, about two miles from Tinwald, well-fenced, and sub-divided into five paddocks, laid down to permanent pasture; a good four roomed house, stables, and necessary out buildings. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE. — A farm of about 330 acres, all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Waterlou district. POYNTZ & CO. - A farm of 259 acres, about Si miles hom liitids Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ A CO. niO LET on lease, with purchasing clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakanui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish grass. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—397 Acres; fenced and subdivided into seven paddocks ; 60 acres in English grass. The improve meats consist of a good five-roomed House, six stall Stable, concrete Tank, capable of holding 6,000 gallons. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—a block of 937 Acres in the Seafield district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—One eight-horse power ENGINE, by Clayton and Shut tlewortb. POYNTZ & CO. M< . investment at lowest current rates-: £2,000, £SCO, £6OO. POYNTZ & CO. ATT E shall be prepared to receive V* orders for ANGLO-AMERICAN DRILLS, which are so highly appreciated by the farming community in the district, this season up to August 11. POYNTZ & CO. HAXTON & BEATTIE’S PATENT FLEXIBLK H ARROWS ON SALE, which are giving universal satis faction, vide Testimonials : “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton ; Sirs, —The Sift Flexible Harrows I had from you please me very much. They are the best Harrows I over used. In rough ground especially they show them selves to advantage.— H. W. Parsons, Seafield. “ Messrs Pwynlz and Co.: Having harrowed 1.800 acres of land, both rough and smooth, this season with a set of Haxton and Beattie’s Piexil.le Harrows, I have no hesitation in saying they are the best kind of Harrows I ever used. They clear themselves well in rough land, and I can confidently recommend them to farmers.—Francis Cass, Seafield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The Haxton and Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows, are all that could be desired for our rough ground.— James Ckosksrie, Mayfield.” “ To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —In reference to Haxton an Beattie’s Patent Flexible Harrows, think them by far the best harrows I eve used in all sorts of ground, both rough a n smooth, and they answer as well as ohai harrows’— George Richard, Orari.” POYNTZ & CO