representative Chamber were interfered with in this way, fuller and more explicit reasons ought to be forthcoming. Mr Shephard argued that the pr< per course was an appeal to the country, and not to refer a constitutional question simply to the vote of the constituencies. In that case the country districts would be entirely swamped, as it was the la-ge towns that would attend in great numbers to record their votes. To bring the people, as it were, between the two branches of the Legislature when they happened to get into a dispute would be tantamount to producing a revolutionary fermentation in the country. Mr Macandhbw could not allow that abolition had been agreed to by the voice of the people of the colony. He con tended that the taxing power of the colony —Otago and Auckland—most unani mously were pledged against abolition.' It- was such over represented places as Taranaki that returned the men who earned abolition. He would say nothing on the merits of the Bill. All he desired was to correct a misstatement re aboli tion. Sir George Gret replied, urging that although the plebiscite proposed by the Bill would perhaps not check corruptions, It would hare the effect of placing another Government on those benches, and by that means he was hopeful of checking such corruption. The House divided on the motion for the second reading.—Ayes, 24; Noes, 46. EIGJT HOU3 BILL. The Eight Hours Bill was considered in Committee. After a long debate, the Bill, as amended, was reported, only the short title remaining. On the question that the Bill, as amended, be considered on the Bth Aug ustythe Committee divided.—Ayes, 28; noes, 30. The Bill was accordingly dropped. t LAW PRACTITIONERS. Sir George Grey moved the committal of the Law Practioners Bill. The. Committee divided. —Ayes, 34 ; noes, 31. In Committee the Bill passed without amendment; and on the question that it be read a third time the House divided.— Ayes, 32; noes, 32. The Speaker gave his vote with the ayes as a further stage remained. The Bill was read a third time, and on the motion that it pass the House divided. —Ayes, 34; noes, 34. The Speaker said that as the House Was so undecided on this measure, and as Parliament had last year opened wide the door for admission into the Profession, he felt constrained to give his vote with the noes. The Bill was accordingly thrown out. The House adjourned at 12 o’clock.

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[renter's TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] t The Member for Northampton. i London, J uly 6- Mr Bradlaugh, in a letter to Mr Gladstone, noticed the Premier that he ’i will at an early date again present him- - self at the House of Commons to take his seat as the duly elected representa tive for Northampton. i The Informer. It is stated on good authority that James Carey has left Ireland. Up to the present time no reward has been given him for having turned informer in the Phoenix Park trials, and he'has never been pardoned for complicity in the murder of the late Lord F. Caven- S dish and Mr Burke. Shipping. i London, July 7. £ Arrived—Ship Chilotine, from Lytel ton (March 30th); and Gareloch from » Lyttelton (April sth). The Cholera. Rome, July 8. i Much consternation is felt at the J Italian seaports and throughout the country generally at the rapid spread of b cholera in Egypt, and fears are enter- J; tained that the epidemic may be intro duceds by vessels arriving via the Suez Canal The populace at Brindisi avowed their intention of preventing T passengers or mails from Egypt being landed at that port, and on the arrival , of the P. and O. steamship Surat to- v day refused to allow the overland mails 0 to be brought ashore. ii [Received July 10, 3 p.m.] j The Mail. London, July 9. 8 In the House of Commons to-day, P Mr Fawcett, Postmaster-General, stated in reply to a question that in conse quence 1 of a disturbance at Brindisi, the next overland mail had been ordered to proceed direct from Port Said to New Plymouth, without calling at any Mediterranean ports.

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[EBUTEB’S TELEGRAMS —COPYBIOHT. ] [Received July 10, 12.30 p.m.] The Annexation Question. Melbourne, To day. Hr Service, the Premier, has received a telegram from the Agent-General in London stating that public opinion in England is favorable to the establish ment of a protectorate over New Guinea and the New Hebrides. Mr Murray Smith suggests that the Colo- £ nies should make further collective £ proposals to the Imperial Government, | offering to pay a share of the expenses i of establishing a protectorate. ;

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Late Advertisements. t Trees. Trees. Tree* SEALY BROS., NURSERY AND SEEDSMEN, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE, at very k prices, an extensive stock of eve description. Our FOREST TREES include Pinus Insignia, P. Jefferii, ] Radiata, P. Auatriaca, P. Maritim Spruce and Scotch Firs, Cupresaus, Ma rocarpa, Ash, Elm, etc. Our FRUIT TREES this season are the finest ever offered : Canterbury. The list of Pears. ,Plum Peaches, Cherries, Nectarines and Apple include all the old standard sorts as we ' as many excellent new kinds. In SHRUBS AND ROSES our stock is large and varied, and con tail everything worthy of growth. For FENCING AND HEDGING we have an immense quantity of Macr< carpa grown expressly for this purpose i pots and boxes; also, Holly, Thor Quicks, Privet, Matapo, Laurel, Africa Box Thorn, Osage Orange, etc. Also, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, Goosi berry and Currants of all sorts, Quinci Mulberry, Almonds, Walnuts, JGraf Vines, etc, Sealy Bros,, ASHBURTON. 7 6 Tenders. TENDERS are invited for BREAK ING UP Three Hundred Acre LAND, Shepherd’s Bush Estate, Sout' Hinds. Tenders close 19th July. F. FOSTER, 7-28 Manager. 1 RENDERS are invited for the right t CROP Three Hundred and Fift; Acres Turnip LAND, on the Shepherd’ Bush Estate, South Hinds. Tenders close 20th July. J. FOSTER, 7-13 Manager. rf'IENDERS are invited at once fo X PLOUGHING and SOWING 161 Acres of turnip land for oats on the Cold stream run, about seven miles from th( Hinds station ; furrows five inches deep. Tenderers to state price for drilling seed For particulars apply to ROBERT GILLTNG, 39, Lichfield street east, 7-48 Christchurch. COUNTY COUNCIL, TENDERS are invited for 2£ milei WATER RACE, near County Saleyards : including 6 FORDS. Plans and specifications can be seen ai Council Office, and tenders addressed tc the Chairman, to be sent in not later that 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY, 11th July, 1883. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 7 35 County Engineer. \CH ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works : Beach road (Longbeach to Lowcliff) Repairing cuttings, approaches to bridges, etc. Dobbin’s road \ Breaki sto fill . Isleworth „ V • ? ’ Lowcliff „ J ln S ruts > etc - Specifications can be seen at Fooks and Son’s office, Ashburton, where tenders will be received till 10 a. m on THURS DAY, July 12th, or at Longbeach Road Board office till 2 p.m. C. 0. FOOKS, 7-22 Acting Surveyor. gBgBMBMMMBMBBMBaWW—B———■ Meetings. jgj- U N T CLUB. aGENERAL MEETING of the Ash burton Hunt Club, will be held at the Racing Club’s Room, Quill’s Hotel, on FRIDAY, July 13th, at 8 p.m. . S. SAUNDERS, 7 52 For Secretary, O HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR OF ASHBURTON. Sir, —We the undersigned Burgesses of A jhburton respectfully request that you will convene a public meeting, to be held on an early day, for the purpose of discuss ing the proposals now before the General Assembly, for decentralising the adminis tration and establishing a more effective system of Local Government than now prevails in the colony. We have the honor to be, etc., etc., Samuel Saunders Joseph Clark Chas. W. Purnell Andrew Orr Hugo Friedlander John Orr Geo. Jameson Albert Roberts G. M. Robinson John G, Restell H. M. Jones O. H. Neate Thos. Quill Chas. Reid S. B. Poyntz P. Walker Robert Alcorn. Ashburton, 6th July, 1883. To the Gentlemen signing the above requisition. Gentlemen, —I have much pleasure ii complying with your request, and convem a Public Meeting to be held in the Towi Hall THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, lOtl instant, at 8 p.m., to consider the sub jecta mentioned in the requisition. I am, etc., DONALD WILLIAMSON, 7-37 Mayor. Strayed. R E W A R E Strayed, on Sunday night, from Tir wald, Three HORSES, two bays, one wit cover on, and one white-faced, and on black horse with long tail. The abov reward will be paid on delivering at Tir wald. 7-1 W. MEHARRY. STRAYED or STOLEN, from Whea stone, last Monday, July 2n Bay MARE, clipped, branded G over P, star on forehead. If strayed, £1 r ward will be given for information leadir to her recovery, and if stolen, £5 re war on conviction of the offender. Apply i J. McConnell, Wheatstone, or W, 1 Bond, Longbeach coach. 7-4 1 To Let. • mO LET, for a term of years, all tho , X premises, separately or togethe being five SHOPS at the corner of Ta ■ cred and East streets, Ashburton, adjoi e ing the Bank of New Zealand ai Fowler’s Buildings, and now occupied 1 Messrs Orr and Co. and their ten an whose lease expires about the 30th Ocl her next; or a long Building Lease won be given for part or the whole, or if c sired would Sell part or the whole of t frontage on reasonable terms, Fronts 203 feet from Bank of New Zealand Fowler’s Buildings. The oldest and bi business corner in Ashburton, the con shop being the best drapery stand in Ai burton for years, being occupied as sn e by Middleton and McQuade ; Geo. Co e man and Co.; and Andrew Orr. i- For further particulars apply to « GEO, COLEMAN, Wingfield Park, 5 7*33 North road, Christchurch.



The Governor in Council has confirmed the decision of the Court of Inquiry into the recent stranding of the Hawea at New Plymouth. In forwarding to Mr Carew a copy of Messrs Smith, Anderson and Co.’s communication, appealing from the deci sion of the Court, the Secreta.y of the Marine Department says that “ the Crown Law officers are of opinion that the Court had full powejr in this case to suspend the master’s certificate. ” Don’t Die in the House.—“ Rough on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers, Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. x



m For eontinu >tion of reading matter fimrthpage. !Sb=L - .**^«*,x, v^ iWJ ARYDINNEK of the J, X- Lodge will be held at the Somerset Hotel, op THURSDAY Even- HgNext, ist» 8 o’clock. Tickets can be procured frem members of the Order. f§'W' 7 55



George Jameson. rpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED, Is now prepared to Dip Sheep, At either the Tinwald or Ashburton Yards. For particulars as to thescaleof charges, apply at the Yards, or at the Company’s Offices, West street, Ashburton. GEORGE JAMESON, 862 Chairman of Directors. HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdon, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIPE AND FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes:—Canterbury Agricultu ral and Pastoral Association : Grand No vember Show, 1881, First Prize, Silver Medal. Ashburton Agricultural and Pas toral Association : October Show, 1881, First Prize. The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Silver Medal for Bricks, Special Quality, First-class references from Engineers, Architects, Contractors and others. Manufacturers of Malt-kiln Tiles, Fire Tiles, Fire Bricks, Special Brick (red and white), Air Grates, Chimneypots, Roofing, Ridging and Floor ing Tiles, «»rden Border Tiles, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jam and Pickle Jars, Butter Crocks, Bread Pans, etc. Fireclay, Cement of the best brands. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply if GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton. P. Ferriman. F. Ferriman H AS FOR SALE HARROWS BY HAXTON & BEATTIE, Patentees and Sole Makers of 1 the Celebrated ■ SPRING TOOTH FLEXIBLE HARROWS. They combine Lightness of Draught, Practicability, and Cheapness, and meet the approval of all who have examined them. Over 500 at work in New Zealand since 1880, This Patent Harrow has been awarded First Prize at the recent Exhibition held in Christchurch New Zealand, May, 1882, and the following prizes were also gained after competitions, trials, and testings;— Ist Prize Medal at Taieri Agricultural Show, 1880 Ist Prize at the Mataura Show, Gore, 1880 Ist Prize at the Invercargill Show, 1880 Ist Awari of Merit, Ashburton Exhibi tion, March, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Napier Show; 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Invercargill Exhibition, November, 1881 Ist Prize, Launceston, Tasmania, 1882 J Ist Prize for Light and Heavy, Dunedin, 1872 Ist Prize, Gore, 1882 Ist Prize Medal, Taieri Show, November, 1881 Ist Prize, Patea Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Riverton Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Oamaru Show, December, 1881 Ist Award of Merit, Dunedin Exhibition, 1881 Ist Prize, Dunedin Show, December, , 188! ' Ist Prize, Christchurch Exhibition, May, 1882 Ist Prize, Invercargill, December, 1882 Ist Prize Sonthbridge, 1882 FIRST PRIZE, ASHBURTON, 1882. The Principal Advantages of this Harrow are as Follows: It is 25 per cent. Cheaper than any other. Because of its simplicity, it is more durable. The flexible and spring-tooth working of the Harrows produce a steady strain, which prevents horses from having sore shoulders. A twelve-foot Harrow can be taken to pieces and put together again by any boy in five minutes’ time. Every tooth being a component part of the Harrow, the extra labor and expense of tools, bolts, nuts, threads, shoulder pieces, framework, etc., is entirely done away with. Each tooth acts independently of the others, and will do its work thoroughly over level, rough, knolly, or unevenly ploughed ground. It is the only Harrow in the world that can be taken to pieces in ten minutes, and securely packed in a bag ready for ship ment, or that can be taken to a black smith’s and sharpened, at half the cost of any other. It is the only Harrow in the world that will do its work thorough and well in harrowing crosswise over new ploughed ground, without turning over the turf. Because of the flexible and spring tooth movement of the Harrow it is im possible for any of its teeth catching against roots or rocks, thereby making it much easier for the team that is drawing it. It is a perfect Chain or Seed Harrow, when turned on its back, acting an inch or inch and a-half in the soil, leaving a smooth surface. 1132 ~VTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital 1 Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 ' Ashburton Agency; F. FERRIMAN, East street. 774 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 5 s. S E A R L E’ S CASH DRAPERY SALE i r i t Will close SATURDAY, JULY 7th. GREATER BARGAINS THAN EVER. 1 Don’t forget the New Shop, two doors from Bank of New Zealand, 2 East street, Ashburton. 1347



Public Notice. S. ow ery P. ia, ac ell ns :o in rn an se :e, pe B 6 £ es th 3F iO 1- 16 i. >s h it o n >. o IN consequence of Sheep being worried or otherwise half oaten, POISON will be laid on all lands belonging or occupation of Wilkin and Carter. 1278 WILKIN & CART} F. G. THOMAS, jpurgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashbujffbn every month, and may be consiyed at Quill’s Hotel. , 1065 laughteri/g license. s We hereby give qfetice that we intend at the County Couhcil sitting, on the Ist August next,! to for a, Slaughtering LICENSE, fpr Ikrge and small cattle, on R.S. 10091, near Digby’s Bridge. ANNETT BROS. Ashburton, July 2,1883. 7 50 UNITED FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. With Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates —less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton. COUNTY COUNCIL. Notice of intention to make By-Laws under the Ashburton County Council, Empowering Act, 1882. Notice is hereby given that at the next ordinary meeting of the Ashburton County Ceuncil, to be held on WEDNES DAY, the 11th day of July, 1883, a reso lution will be proposed, resolving that, by special order, certain By-Laws shall be ma e under the provisions of the Ashbur ton County Council Empowering Act, 1882. The objects of the proposed By-Laws are to protect the races and other water works constructed or which may hereafter be constructed by the ssid Council within the County of Ashburton against tres passes and injuries of all descriptions ; to empower the Council to make and levy charges or rates for the maintenance and repair of such waterworks; and generally to secure the proper maintenance and ad ministration of the said waterworks. A copy of the proposed By-Laws is de posited at the office of the County Council, in the town of Ashburton, and may be inspected by the ratepayers of the County on any day, except Sunday, during office hours. Dated this Bth day of June, 1883. F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Council. 1342 I BEG to announce that I have 'ar ranged to TRANSFER my BUSI NESS of Land, Estate, Commission, and Insurance Agent, Rent and Debt Col lector, etc., to Messrs J. Ward and Son, , of the Arcade Chambers, and I have 1 pleasure in asking my clients to give my successors a continuance ef their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist J uly next. WILLIAM SMITH. 1 Ashburton, 2Qjh June, 1883. 1 1- i s I e a I I u d i .l i e n n O STATION & STOCK OWNERS, . 1 MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & ■ THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. In reference to the foregoing announce- J ment from Mr William Smith, we have ‘ the honor to state that in addition to the ! business we take over from Mr Smith, we are prepared to undertake Accountancy in all its branches, as well as any other • business of a confidential nature, and we hope that by careful attention, reasonable charges, and prompt settlements, to merit a share of the public confidence and sup port. J. WARD & SON, Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND : GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. 1487 S. E. Poyntz. mHE ASHBURTON GENERAL i. AGENCY AND COMMISSION OFFICES. Stephen E. Poyntz, SHARE BROKER, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Mortgages and Loans negotiated at Moderate Charges. Sums from L2OO to LIO,OOO at current rates. Farmers can be supplied with all kinds of Agricultural Implements on the shortest notice. Builders and persons furnishing a house can be supplied with Ranges, Register Grates, Washing Boilers, etc., at prime cost. Samples on application. Agricultural seeds of all descriptions. Having made arrangements with one of the leading houses, S. E. POYNTZ ia in a position to supply the above at extremely low rates.' n le n h b -0. n th ne ve m it -A A re ng rd to E. 45 3se er, an in- ind by its, ■to* uld de the age I to lest net tsh uch ole- U LANDED PROPERTIES FOR SALE. Several eligible farms, from 20 acres up to 600 acres in different parts of the County. LSO cash will buy a 200 acre farm in a good locality. HOUSE PROPERTIES FOR SALE. A five-roomed house in Cameron street west A five-roomed house in Wakanui road A six-roomed house in Moore street A three-roomed house on N.W. Belt The equity of redemption of five cot tages on half an acre of land, bring in a handsome return. Small cash deposit. TOWN SECTIONS— -905, 906, Grey street 771, Corner of Wakanui road 830, Cox street 492, 493, Cameron street east, and sevo • ral others. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES, Sections at Allenton from £ acre up to 5 acres. One acre in Walsh’s paddock, fenced and in grass. TO LET. A three-roomed cottage, with three acres of land, on Wakanui road. Two, three, four, and five-roomed houses at a low rental. Offices of the Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Co., Limited. Ashburton Woollen Factory Co., Limited. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 835 S. E. POYNTZ. Hamburg - magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY, bub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Sxbphen E. Poyntz has been appointed agent for the above Company in Ashburton, and will be prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. Prompt and liberal settle ments. Jambs Hbndkbson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022



T. Bullock. T. Bullock, DCTIO NEE R, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. The Arcade, BURNETT ST RE FflT, Ashburton. TO LET. —A G roomed HOUSE in Tancred Street, now in occupation of Mr Paul. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—SHOP in East street, now in occupation of Mr Searle. Pos session can be given on Monday, 9th inst. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F O R S A E. Second-hand BUGGY, in thorough re pair ; nearly new. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E . 94 acres, 2 roods, 38 perches, part of Ringwood Estate. This is very good land, well fenced, and laid down to grass. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E. Price L 55. Town Section 818, Aitken street. Cash deposit only L 8 ss, balance by instalments bearing interest at 6£ per cent per annum. Apply to T. BULLOCK, M O N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F O R S E. 2 Double-Furrow Ploughs; also, Spring Cart, new. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE CHEAP. Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tin vald, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOCK. W HEAT LAND FOR SALE. R.S. 27429, containing 118 acres 2 roods, in its native state, situated only about three-quarters of a mile from Dromore station. Price, L 425 ; terms, as may be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK Business Notices. JpIRANOIS T. MAYO, HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE— Sections, with or without cnttages. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. Bone Manure, from bone meal to inch bone Also, — An 8-horse-power Engine and Clayton and Shuttlevvorth Combine and Elevator. Bones Purchased in any quantity for Cash. Orders by Post promptly attended to, F. T. Mayo, Ready moneyi ready MONEY! 50.000 SHEEP TO BE SL AUGHTERED WITHIN SIX MONTHS ! R. Lancaster Having purchased a large Sheep Run, is now compelled to Slaughter ( to meet en gagements. Como and see for yourselves Quarter of Mutton for Is. The greatest Slaughter ever known at the Ready Money MEAT MART, next to Ready Money Hayes, Bullock’s Arcade. All Joints marked in plain figures. No de ception, 64 ozs Bread for 6d, and a Leg of Mutton for Is. Patronise Ready Money and you will save at least One Hundred Per Cent, in your household. Small Goods of all descriptions—Cow Heels, Tripe, German Sausages, Cooked Beet, Savaloys, Pork Pies, Real Epping Sausages, always ready at the READY MONEY MEAT MART. R. LANCASTER, 7-18 Proprietor. /"'i HEAP STATIONERY. LAW AND COMMERCIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Drawing papers, tracing papers, tracing cloth, parchment, deed papers, insets, etc. Foolscap, excellent quality—la per qu>re ; Fine cream laid note paper —ss per ream; Good bu iness Envelopes—ss 6d per 1000. Fancy notepaper in great variety, including Pirie’s extra satin repp. Books exceedingly cheap, including- Haydn’s Dictionary of Dates, latest edi tion-1881 ; Household Medicine, by G. Black, M.D. ; History of Napoleon Bona parte ; Hume's History of England ; Worthies of the World ; Land, Sea, and Sky; Mayhew’s Illustrated Horae Manage ment. Books of daring and adventure ; books for evening entertainments, etc. Liberal discount allowed to schools, com mittees, etc. Toys and fancy goods in great variety. Note the Address— R. B E V A N, Saunders’ Buildings, Next Shoe to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton 1 than any other Journal. , The Ashburton Guardian will be forwarded to any address in the colony for 24s per annum (paid in advance), or I 6s 6d per quarter, postage extra. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Moth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, , Tinwald, Winslow, Waterton, an every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communicat thus being the best geneial as well as local J medium for Advertising.



Business Notices. GUNS. GUNS. AT COST PRICE. TWO OASES OP Single and Double Barrelled MUZZLE AND BREEOH-LOADING GUNS, Having come to hand TOO LATE for this season’s trade, will be SOLD AT COST PRICE to clear the lot. The Goods are WORTH INSPECTING By all who want to purchase POWDER-FLASKS & SHOT-POUCHE? Equally Cheap. PLOUGHSHARES 10s per dozen. Orr and Co., EAST AND TANCRED STREETS, Ashburton.



Business Notices. T O 0 K-T A K I N G A. Bargains ! Bargains!! £9,500 WORTH OF DRAPERY GOODS AT g OFF. Blankets, at 8s Gd per pair Flannels, at 9d to Is 3d per yard Colonial Flannel, at Is per yard Heavy Shirting, at 8d to la per yard Ladies’ Jackets, at 8s 6d to 12s 6d Ladies’ Ulsters, at 9s 6d to 14s Gd Ladies’ Stays, at Is lid to 5s 6(1 Ladies’ Stockings, at Gd per pair Splendid Wincey, at Gd to lOd per yard Black Fur Trimming, Is per yard Ladies’ Straw Hats, from 6d upwards Ribbons, from 3d per yard Flowers, at half-price Buttons, at 2d per dots Fringes, at 3d p»r yard Ladies’ Boots, at 3s lid Children’s Boots, at 9d per pair Men’s Boots, reduced to 7s Gd, 10s ' Gd, and 12s Gd Children’s Socks, at 2d and 3d per pair CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS AT HALF PRICE, AS OVER-STOCKED. Brussels Carpet, at 3a lid Kidder. Carpet, at 2a lid Men’s Suits, from 45s Boys’ Suits, from 13s 6d Men’s Hats, from Is Men’s Shirts, from Is lid, heavy SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM £2 18s 6d UPWARDS. N.B.—Goods booked at the above Low Prices during the Sale to my ordinary Customers who pay monthly, being desirous to greatly reduce before stock-taking. JUNE, 1883. H SALE. W. Alcorn’s ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE COMMENCED ON SATURDAY JUNE IGxh. LOOK OUT -8^ C S. FOR STARTLING BARGAINS IK BOOTS CLOTHING GENERAL DRAPERY MANTLES MILLINERY &o. &c. &c. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET. pOLL UP! ROLL UP!! OPENING ON SATURDAY, Corner of Burnett and East streets, Ash burton, THE ASHBURTON BRANCH OF NOTED Little Dust Pan. Truly called a Direct SUPPLY STORE, Importing all our own GOODS or Pur chasing Insolvent Estates, we can offer special advantages to Purchasers. Parties Furnishing or needing any Household Requisites should pay us a visit. Come and judge for yourselves. LITTLE DUST PAN, East street. 1156 TO THE LADIES OFJASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. N 0 TIC B. Albert Roberts IS A BUYER OF Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— Clovers, White, Red, Alsyke, Cowgrass, Rye grass, ,-iiid Cocksfoot LITTLE’.- SHEEP DIP WOOLSACKS, Seaming Twine MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN a LADIES’ ART DEPOT on SATURDAY, 23rd June, next to Meech’s Furniture Warehouse, Burnett street. A splendid variety of material for all kinds of Ladies’-Fancy Work kept in stock, together with some of the latest novelties in Patterns, etc Mks White will open a Class for young Ladies, at which will be taught t rewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery, Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending o." ora and the working up of materials given gratia. All transactions strictly Cash. 1432 gPEOIAL NOTICE. Alpheus Hayes Desires to inform his customers and others that his NEW SAWMILLS at Woodlands, Invercargill, are now in full swing, in the finest block of bush in Southland, known as the Mabel Bush, and and that, together with his Mills at Wai mate and Stewart’s Island, he is prepared to supply Timber and Firewood in any quantities at the lowest possible rates, and that customers can have their orders de livered at any station along the railway line, or from his yards at Ashburton. The Timber in the Mabel Bush is known to be of superior quality, so that with perfectly new machinery White Pine Flooring and Match Lining can be sup plied to customers’ satisfaction. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Best Newcastle Coal Firewood (short and long) Roofing Iron Nails Lead Zinc Fencing Wire Y.D.L. Timber, Palings, and Shingles Posts and Rails. Gates and Gate Posts And every requisite for the trade W. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, 6th April, 1883. 6 sep PLOUGHS-’ RES, Butter-kegs, Nails BLUEST' NK, Lampblack, Raddle KERgSINE, Castor and Boiled Oils TE \, Sugar, Gandies, Soap, Rock-salt FLOUR, 50, 100, 200 lb bags, Oatmeal, Potatoes FENCING WIRE, 8,9, 10, also Gal vanised Barb Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat, and Crushed Oats Seed, WHEAT and OATS MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store FOR SALE OR SHIPMENT Albert Roberts, Agent for R|o BERTS, PAXTON A CO. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch. Also, THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of Australasia. N.B.—Bonus Year,ilßß3-4