swallowed up, but 17,1 74)975 dols more. Cotton may be called the staple export, and such decline may well startle the producers. No less alarm ing is the results to the Western farmers. Within these four months the decrease in the export of wheat was 12,000,000, dols, of flour, 5,000,000 dols, and of corn 5,000,000 dols. And though talcing the whole year there is a slight increase upon the exports of tobacco, there is a decrease of no less than 2;5po,ooo dols during these four months as compared with the same period of 1880. And not only has there been-a great decrease in the ex ports, there has been a considerable de cline in the prices. But for this it might have been supposed that the pro ducers were storing the commodities, and keeping them back from the market so as to raise the prices. The simple fact, however, seems clearly to be, that there is less demand for American goods in the foreign market. This may have been produced by the former high prices being artificial and unwarranted, and by supplies having been obtained elsewhere. It is difficult, however, to conceive how so very sudden and great achangecould havebeen thus produced. We rather incline to the opinion that it is a result of the Protective Tariff of this country, which handicaps the American merchants in the foreign market. Mr • Gladstone, in one of his speeches, said that Great Britain need never be afraid of American competition so long as the latter maintained a protective tariff; but so soon as it was abandoned, and free trade adopted, then, and not till then, would America become a formid able rival in foreign markets. These official returns would seem to establish the verity of his remarks, and unless America can rely solely upon her home trade the sooner she adopts free trade principles the better. It is, however, somewhat remarkable, and still more against the interest of the United States, that while during these four months the exports have been decreasing the most important class of imports have largely increased. It is all the more so when it is con sidered that there had been a .great filling off during the preceding eight months. During the eight months there was a decrease of nearly 823,000 tons in the iron imported, and during

the four months there was an increase of fully 62,000 tons. In the imports of lead again there was a decrease dur ing the eight months of 1,632,926 lbs, while during the four months there was 4n increase of 3,064,020 lbs. The im ports of zinc was somewhat similar. It liras'the- same with manufactured cot tons. There was a decrease during the eight months of cotton prints im ported of 585,428 yards, and during the four months there was an increase of 744,993 yards. In cotton jeans the difference was still greater, as during the eight months there was a decrease on the imports of 1,268,854 yards, and during the last four months of the year there was an increase of 1,166,681 yards. That state of facts may well command the attention and serious consideration of American manufac turers. We cannot help thinking that the recent discussion in Britain of Free Trade and Protective principles in trade, if it has not produced, has greatly hastened, these results. It has been'the means of bringing the matter fidly under the consideration of all in terested, both in Britain and other countries, and probably has originated art opposition to, and competition with, American produce that might never otherwise have existed. It cannot be * denied, too, that the very liberal man riei: in which the landlords of Britain are dealiag with their tenant farmers ate/enabling the latter at present to compete with foreign producers.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 2, 18S2.



■ Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.— Antumna Kennedies.—Towards the fall of the year countless Causes are at work to lower the tone of the nervous system, which will be fol lowed by ill-health unless proper means be employed to avert that evil. Holloway’s far fatned preparations supply a faultless remedy for:-both external and internal complaints connected with changes of season. All affections of the skin, roughness, blotches, pimples, superficial and deep-seated inflamma tions, erysipelas, rheumatic pains, and gouty pangs alike succumb to the exalted virtues of Hollpway’s : Ointment and Pills ; which will effect a happy revolution in the patient’s con dition, though the symptoms of his disorder are legion, and have obstinately withstood the st efforts of science to subdue them. —Adv



New Advertisements. "ITT ANTED, a good General SERVANT. Yy , Apply, Mrs John .Obb, Alford Forest road. w ANTED, a NURSE GIRL, about 14 or 15 years old. Apply at once, Fbibdianoeb, Tancrod street. LOST, from Hudson’s Farm, Wakanui, bn 23rd April, a Bay MARE, about years'old; two white hind feet and white faeei'hd brand visible; shod on front feet. FShjclei l fdwdrded on returning above to JoiSr Cairns, Waterton. : 390 e A .-.MEETING of RATEPAYERS is appointed: to be held at the School room; Banhill; on the sth June, 1882, for the-purpose of ELECTING a Member, to fißithe vacancy in .the Barrhill School Committee, caused by the retirement of Mr McMillan. ■:r : r CHARLES S. MACKIE, • I'Chairman Barrhill School Committee. 2nd May, 1882. 389 e



New Advertisements. Y ♦ ST JOHN’S LODGE, E.C., No. 1858. The usual Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be held THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, May 2, 1882, at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, at 7-30. Visiting Brethren invited. W. H. ZOUCH, 404 e W.M.



ICENSING DISTRICT OF MOUNT SOMERS. In conformity with Clause 46 of the Licensing Act, 1881, I hereby eive notice that a POLL of the RATEPYERS will he taken to determine whether Pub licans’, New Zealand Wine, Accommoda tion, or Bottle Licenses, may or may not be respectively increased within the above district. The Poll will be taken at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on TUES DAY, the 16th day of MAY, 1882, be tween the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Junr. ICENSING ACT, 1881. Notice is hereby given that in pursu ance of “ The Licensing Act, 1881,” the Annual Meeting of Licensing Committees will be held in the undermentioned dis tricts on the dates and at the places speci fied below, for the purpose of taking into consideration all applications made under the above Act, of which due notice is given to the Clerk of the Licensing Com mittees : Borough of Ashburton—R. M. Court house, Ashburton, on Tuesday, the 6th of June. Ashburton —County Saleyards Offices, Ashburton, on Wednesday, 7th of June. Upper Ash burton —Road Board Office, Westerfield, on Thursday, Bth of June. Mount Somers—Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on Friday, 9th of June. All Courts to be held at Noon. WALTER MARTIN, Clerk to Licensing Committee. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, 2nd May, 1882. 392 e 393 e Presiding Officer. V. R,



JRONMONGERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Have NOW LANDING, direct from England and America, a Large and Varied Stock of General Hardware, and are prepared to supply Builders, Contractors, and others at



LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. We desire to draw special attention .o the following, viz.;— Blue Stone, of superior quality Barbed Fencing Wire 200 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, sft to 10ft. 15 Tons Fence Wire, No. 8, 9 and 10 Paints, Oils, and Varnishes Furnishing and Buildeis’ Ironmong ery Cai p( niers’ Tools New Fenders New Fire Irons New Coal Vases New Grates New Ranges, very cheap New Lamps, in great variety New Cots New Bedsteads New Plated Goods New Sewing Machines New Mangles and Wringers New Guns and Revolvers Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, 1 East street, I ASHBURTON.



TIN WALD. 'R T. BULLOCK has received in- M' ' structious from the Mortgagee to sell by Public Auction, at' his Rooms, Eastetreet, on SATURDAY, 6th MAY, T6wn Section No. 97 TIN WALD. This section is all First-class Land, and gtied'site for private residence. Terms at sale. Sale at I o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. James Baker r AS'OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, street, as a ■;higeneral grocer. legUarantoes that the very best quality will he procurable for the will be CASH ONLY. The ihus save at least 26 per ‘ ig to pay for bad book BAKER, thlfarrison’a , solo



Meetings. ORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The ANNUAL MEETING of the above will be held at Mr Jones’ Room, on WEDNESDAY, May 3id, at EIGHT p.m., To receive the Annual Report, Elect Officers for the ensuing year, and to consider any other business that may be brought forward. ; The COMMITTEE will MEET at same place cn same date, at HALF-PAST SEVEN p.m. 372 e -jyj- R B. G. WRIGHT will MEET the ELECTORS of ASHBURTON at the SCHOOI.H OUSE, ALFQRD FOREST, on THURSDAY, 4th May, at 8 o’clock Business : S. E. POYNTZ.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, i LAND, ' STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on’moat favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &o. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Oukistchuiich, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Ouk Stokes. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, MAY 9. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c To Let and for Sale. JgtSSEX SEE,D WHEAT. ON SALE- A small quantity, very clean. Early application necessary. H. MOFFATT, 344 e Wakanui Mill.. OR SALE. Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404:—95a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a Irl3p Rural Section 28406—387 a 2r 20p • Rural Section 28407 —234 a 3r lOp All the above can be had as one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. 1 Apply, 213 d , MATSON, COX & CO. FOR SALE OR" TO LET BY r TENDER. t That Valuable T'S. 149 IN BURNETT STREET, Adjoining Messrs Matson, Cox and Co.’s Store. Tenders close May 13th. No tender necessarily accepted. For further particulars apply TUCKER, RESTELL & CO.; Or, THOS. WAFFORN, 370 e Carlton road, Christchurch. £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173



J. T. Ford and Co. SPECIAL ENTRY. THURSDAY, 4 th MAY. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. have been instructed by the Manager of the Lagrnhor Estate, to Sell on Thursday next— -9(10 0f the Finest FAT SHEEP .fclVl/ ever yarded in the Saleyards of the County of Ashburton. The attention of butchers is particularly drawn to this advertisement. J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers, Or FRIEDLANDER BROS., j Ashburton.



SPECIAL SALE OF Horses! Horses! Horses! ESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. have been favored with instructions, and will sell, without reserve, at the ASHBURTON COUNTY SALEYARDS, THURSDAY, 4TH MAY, 1882, LOWCLIFFE ESTATE— rf DRAUGHT FILLIES, 3yrs old, • unbroken rr DRAUGHT GELDINGS, 3yra • old, unbroken O DRAUGHT GELDINGS, syrs old, 2 DRAUGHT MARES, syrs old, broken to harness Also, Several first-class HACKS. ON On account of the broken to harness



On account of the Executors of the late Sir (Jracroft Wilson, from Rangitata Station— -2 4-YEAR OLD GELDINGS, good hacks, and broken to single and double harness 2 4-YEAR OLD GELDINGS, good hacks 2 4-YEAR-OLD FILLIES, good hacks fj 3-YEAR OLD GELDINGS 2 3-YEAR-OLD FILLIES, all per fectly quiet, and good hacks On account of Archibald McColl, Esq.— PAIR of BUGGY HORSES, good J- match, quiet to drive, and really good hacks IROAN MARE, syrs old, broken to single and double harness -I 5-YEAR-OLD GELDING, good J- hack -I BOY’S PONY, with saddle and -A bridle, thoroughly quiet to ride Also, On account of Lowcliffe Estate— ■ 2-TOOTH RAMS (Lincolns).



To parties in want of really good and useful draught stock, wo recommend at tending this sale, as the horses are well bred, well grown and useful sorts. The light harness horses and hacks are without exception all a first-class lot, and, with the hunting season just before us, should command the attention of gentle men requiring them. Sale at 11 a. m. For further particulars apply to J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers, Christchurch. FEIEDLANDER BROS., 315 e Agents, Ashburton. rpO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, 1 AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON.



We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Frieplakder Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c. , and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of Now Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, s a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FIUEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Tenders. TENDERS Wanted for FENCING in the Domain Grounds, about 40 chains more or less. For particulars apply to Messrs Tucker and Restell. Tenders to be forwarded by 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, 4th May, addressed to J. WARD, 372 e Secretary. TENDERS will be accepted for ERECT ING Two-and-a-half miles FENC ING, up to SATURDAY, 6th May. For particulars, apply to E, H. DOBSON, 342 e Lowcliffo. Public Notices. LEAHY has Arrived in Ashburton, and may be CONSULTED temporarily at Quill’s Hotel. 376 e



o T I c E. TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail will be carried on a pack-horse. 2770 A. JACKSON, Proprietor.



I hereby authorise Mr L. H. Wilkins to receive all monies on accounts placed in his hand for collection. W, G. ROSS. Ashburton, Feb. 11, 1882. 797 d



mo FARMERS, SPECULATORS, X AND OTHERS. i The undersigned has received instruc tions from Mr Thomas Pannetfc to Sell, BY PRIVATE TREATY, His Valuable Farm, situate on the Beach Road, Wakanui, about four miles from Ashburton, and comprising about 175 Acres OF TUB BEST LAND IN THE DISTRICT, And one of the earliest selections, being R.S. 7187, 7790, and part R.S. 7180. The Land is well fenced and sub divided, and has been lying fallow for the past year. Terms exceptionally easy. For particulars apply to W. H. G UNDRY, 3140 East street.



fE'O lET, to a good tenant, at a low 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 Paper. 23e WANTED TO LET—Eight - roomed HOUSE, in Burnett street, late in occupation of Mrs Mutch. Suitable for ah op or Boarding-house, "Apply, J. HEF.ca, Cabinetmaker, 336 e



RE S P A S S NOTICE. Any person found TRESPASSING on the Lagmhor Estate, or damaging the fences, will be PROSECUTED, DONALD M'LEAN, 313 e Lagmhor,



T. .Bullock. SATURDAY MAY 6m A COMMODIOUS DWELLING - HOUSE OP 13 ROOMS, Situated near the Town Belt East, facing the Wakanui road, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Messrs Poynlz and Co.), has received instructions from Mr Thomas Hunt, to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on Saturday, May 6th— Lot 42, 43, and part of 256 containing about 2 acres, situated in,the subur- I ban district of Hamstead, fronting the Wakanui road, and only a few chains from the Town Belt East There is a commodious and well-built House, containing 13 Rooms, erected on this property. It has a north-eastern aspect, and altogether is a very desirable residence. There is a well cultivated Garden, and the grounds are nicely laid out and planted with Shrubs, ornamental and other trees. Persons desirous of purchasing a private residence would do well to inspect this property previous to the Sale. Terms liberal, at Sale, Sale at 1 o’clock, T BULLOCK, 351 e Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1882. AUCTION SALE Properties, &c., AUCTION ROOMS, East street, ON ON SATURDAY, MAY 6. Several valuable Properties will be offered. OF AT BULLOCK Auctioneer.



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



F o R E. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of 6 Rooms, situated about one mile from the Town Belt North. T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices, [a card.] PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch, Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d TINWALD TIMBER DEPOT Railway Reserve, OPPOSITE CLARK’S GRAIN SHEDS. C. Jephson Has as GOOD a STOCK, and CHEAPER than any other in the County. ROUGH TIMBER from I Os a hundred up. All Descriptions of Building Mate* rial on hand. Oil, Colors, Brushes, &c. IRONMONGERY. Nails, Screws, Tools, Locks, Bolts, Butts, &c., &c., and other articles too numerous to particularise, but all at the LEAST POSSIBLE ADVANCE ON COST PRICES. 0. JEPHSON. COAL AND FIREWOOD. COAL AND FIREWOOD Can now be obtained from Jephson’s Depot. Newcastle and Springfield Coals. Black Pine and Mixed Firewood always on hand. Coals, &c., delivered within One Mile FREE of charge. c. jephson! Btinwald, 8 tinwald, Opposite Clark’s Grain Sheds. Robinson and townshend, having entered into PARTNER SHIP, are prepared to give the highest CASH PRICES for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED, And have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, &c., &c. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 306 c Havelock street, Ashburton. O E D O N E. JUST RECEIVED, A second consignment of this popular non-alcoholic Beverage. It contains both phosphorus and iron, and is therefore a brain and nerve tonic. It has the exhil arating properties of Champagne, without its disagreeable eflects. Three, five, and eight-pint Gasogenes at Reduced Prices. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry and Lemon Syrup, Eno’s Fruit Salt, Lime Juice, Citrate of Magnesia, Lemon Kali for Sherbet. GINGER BEER POWDER. A nine-penny packet makes two gallons of finest Ginger Beer. ESSENCE OF RENNET. Four or six drops to a pint of milk makes delicious sweet Curds and Whey. J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, 337 WOOL DEPOT. MRS KINGSTON has COMMENCED BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, in Tancred street West, late N. Duff’s Victorian Boarding House. Crewel Wools, Silks, Oatmeal Cloth, Crash, Canvass. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in great variety. Ladies’ own materials worked or traced. 326 c A W. Randell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N. B.—Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. andN. W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d IVT O W SHOWING— FOURTEEN CASES of NEW' DRAPERY. R. Gabites, Being a DIRECT IMPORTER from Manufacturers, and selling for CASH ONLY,- enables him to offer goods TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. Note the following Prices : Ladies’ Tweed Costumes. 15s 9d ; worth 25s ; 17s 9d, worth 30s. Wool Shawls, from 4s lid ; Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, 8s lid to 60s. Other materials in all the leading fabrics. Twill Tweed Cloth, 7|d ; Satin Cloth, Is ; worth Is 6d. Costume Cloth, Is |d; worthls 6d. Navy Blue Serge, 9id ; worth Is 3d. Flannels, Very Cheap, from 9Jd per yard. 72-inch White Sheeting from Hid ; Brown Holland, from sid, Boys’ and Men’s Clothing, E. GABITES, EAST STRE ET. In That Shop Lately Occupied By Ready-Money Richards. 191 e J. FOWLER, Manager. FLOUR MILLS. TO FARMERS, &o. The Proprietor of tho Albert Flour Mills having made arrangements for a supply of New Machinery from Vienna by which a superior class of flour can ho manufactured, will be in a position in a few days to supply the public with Flour of a superior quality to any hitherto ob tainable, at current rates, H. BOWERS, Acting Manager. Gristing done at lOd per Bushel. Highest Price given for Wheat, Oats, etc. Cash on delivery. 2GBo FORMS PRINTED —“To Let * and “ For Sale ’’—can be obtai-o i at the Guardian Office.



T O E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T E T . SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE in Moore street, at a very low rental —viz., 10s per week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre, on which is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E Lot 37, half-acro, Hampstead, part of ;R.S. 7767. T. BULLOCK. R S L E p ° SPRING CART, new; also, GIG, secondhand. T. BULLOCK. jyj- O N E Y . Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, OR TO LET. LOT 2, Trevorton, with Comfortable COTTAGE erected thereon. Also, TWO ACRES LAND, near the above. The reason for disposing of this property is that the owner has taken a small Farm. ; Apply to T. BULLOCK. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. B C. W. Purnell, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 714 d I Business Notices. FEW DAYS ONLY. PORTRAITS THAT NEVER FADE Taken and Finished in Ten Minutes in Rain or Sunshine, at the AMERICAN GEM STUDIO, Now open in BIRNETT STREET (Opposite Mail Office). NOTICE OUR PRICES. 24 Exquisite Little Gems ... 2s 6d 12 Double Gems... ... ... 2s 6d 12 Sunbeams ... ... ... 6s Od 12 Card Size 9s Od CABINET and LARGE PICTURES at equal LOW PRICES. Gem Albums 2s 6d ' Note the Address— OPPOSITE MAIL OFFICE, Ashbokton. 321



Business Notices. E X H O N A L L 0 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. «<ST A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN JACKETS, Nice fitting goods. Several cases of New Millinery, Plush, Seal and Velvet Hats and Bonnets, ip Variety m Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices ’ ‘ A Great Variety of the new Fiver, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Englafl (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 ju? opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s 6d. Suits made to orde ' correct fit guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to band, splendid value Men's Shirts in endless variety, from Is 6d 10 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A. O. begs to state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH thereby saves Large Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE, T HE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Ale and Porter Of first-class quality, at reasonable rates. A quantity of Yeast and Grains always on hand. G. WOOD, (Late of the Ashburton Brewery), 75e Resident Manager. A LFORD BREWERY, Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON, A 3 all with brains, and even those with none to speak of, have by this time' solved my enigma, it must give place to -1 the present advertisement.—l take this opportunity to again thank all my cus tomers sincerely for their liberal and continued support since commencing business for myself over a ago. They seem not to be tired me or my goods; and certainly it con-, | tiuues to bo a pleasure as well as my busi- I ness to attend every day upon their want* and wishes. Judging by my largely in creasing trade, the Packet Teas (care fully Selected and properly Blended) are giving great satisfaction to consumers. A FRESH CONSIGNMENT JUST TO HAND. Seasonable Fruits in Variety. Grocery and Italian Goods on Sale as usual. Good Butter and Fresh Eggs purchased at Best Market Price. H. M. Carson”? Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next’ Bank of New Zealand, East street. Solo' Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Oo.’s Pure Blenped Teas, in packets and; boxes. : So Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 858 d rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND, As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred STREET, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. fTIHE Undersigned wish to intimate that X they 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. P. & D. DUNCAN, Ashburton. A LFORD FOREST. The undersigned have always on hand; for sale :- POSTS, KAILS, STAKES, STRAINERS, AND FIREWOOD, In any quantity. BDILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES As per order. ? All outside the Bush. GOOD SECURE PADDOCK FOR HORSES. Cooper Brothers, N.B.—Delivered in any part of the. County, as per order. 226 a JpREE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesses together, and by keeping a good LOAF at sd, and ICozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free l Trade and Free Trade will Stick to You. R. LANCASTER. 34c. Geo. Booth & Soha^ Agricultural implement IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets,; Christchurch, SOLE AGENTS FOR— Bansomes’ Fngines and Threshers . , Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and-Sulky; Ploughs ; ~q Bandall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’s Friend," and “Monarch 1 ’ Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ” Lawn The Best of Everything All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stoek. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent; ■ , FREDK. PAVITT, ; 55e Ashburton.. W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agent,- LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. (Head Office, Tuam street Christchurch.) v 240 c A SHBURTON BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, Whole sale and Retail, a first-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for supplying those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will bo guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N.E.—On Sale, a laige quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2a per gallon Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily, 22<d If EAST STREET, ASHBURTON,' HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Eaw Oil Baddle Lampblack, &c., Ac. COAL” AND FIREWOOD. . 'll Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. • • i 1« " ’ir STANDARD FIRE & MARINH INL SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST: MENT SOCIETY. . ; f* P O R B Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock!;. Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term,, easy. W. H. GUNDRY O N E Y TO L E N /d M ~, H , . On approved Freehold security in rimia Klims, sir, lowest enrran** ra+Mt* various sums, at lowest curreD” ratea.* Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Land TrarusfctAct. .. •