< , wiißsjjpiSSSSSß lion in this city. An address to the "-Queen to-day was passed unanimously -by both Houses of Parliament, support ing the proposed annexation by the Imperial Government, for the establish . ment of a Protectorate, and announc ing that the colony of Victoria is will ing to pay a share of the expenses ' thereby incurred. The Mayor of Mel bourne has called a- public meeting, ' with a view of obtaining from the citi zens an expression of opinion in sup port of the project. [Received July 12, 1.10 p.m.] The Queensland Parliament- Brisbane To-day.

, In the Legislative Assembly last night the Appropriation Bill for L 500,000 was passed through all its stages. The session is now virtually closed, and the dissolution is expected to be proclaimed immediately.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] Orangeism. AUCKLAND, To-day.

Three hundred Orangemen marched through the streets to-day in celebration of the 12th of July. There was no dis turbance of any hind. There will be a monster meeting to-night. A Schooner in Distress.

The Energy, a three-masted schooner, from Greymouth for Noumea, with a cargo of coke, put in here leaky. The captain reports that he left Greymouth on the ,3rd, and struck heavily on the bar,

while drawing nine feet of water. He , kept on the course till the 7th, when it ' was found.-that the water was gaining and i, the vessel much strained. He resolved to make for Auckland. The Energy is .owned by Messrs Stone Bros., Sims and

.. Brown, and Captain Savory; of Auckland. , . The ifisuranoeaare—On the hull, LI,800; cargo, L 400; freight, L3oo—all in New Zealand offices. The San Francisco Mail. Wellington, To-day. The Zealandia with the English mail left San Francisco on 30th June, time table date. The City of Sydney, with the June colonial mails arrived at San Fran cisco from Auckland on the 9th inst., three days earlier than time-table date. Missing. Christchurch, To-day. The captain of the Wakatu reports that when at South Bay, Kaikoura, on Mon , day last, he, on leaving, had a dingey 'With two men in her in tow. These men 'belonged to Kaikoura, and were on their •Way there. While towing the boat, the How rope broke. Although this happened at a place where the men could easily have' landed, there seem to be some doubts as to their safety, owing to their not-having been' heard of since, and the heavy weather experienced on the coast ;during , the last few days. Tele grapos have been received by the 'captain of the Wakatu, from Kaikoura, Asking if he saw anything of the men. He replied in the affirmative. Fatal Accident. Kumara, To-day. •' George Michael Gelchardt, aged 52, a wood- : cutter, was accidentally killed yes terday by a tree falling on him, causing instant death. He leaves a wife and eight children.. The Wain Case. Dunedin, To-day. " The Wain case is expected to finish to night. A Home Vessel. The Colleen, barque, from London, passed Cape launders this morning.

The following is an extract from a con tribution to the Fortnightly Review, ly a field officer of the German army :—ln spite of the claim to rule the sea, it seems to be true that the marine artillery of England is behind the systems intro duced by other Powers, and that her maritime superiority and security are thereby threatened, because her beat men-of-war are armed with inadequate artillery. The nautical apparatus depends in. its complexity and many-sidedness as much on the art of ship-building as on the present state of artillery and gun construction. The fitness for action, the power of resistance, the capacity for manoeuvre of a modern ship of war come from these combined sources. In the struggle impending, sooner or later, be tween Russia and England in Asia, the fleet will indeed have little part, and success requires the other arms to be well prepared. But at this moment three things govern Continental politics—the rise of the new German Empire, the decline of the Turkish, and the hegemony of England over the sea. Egypt will bring England to consciousness, in spite of her victory, that she is the least of all the land Powers of Europe. When Bng land reaohes this consciousness, then the Egyptian , question will have reached its height; the nation will militarise itself, the army will nationalise itself, and from that time England will have nothing to fear, in either Europe or Asia. Mother Swan’s worm Syrup. —lnfallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic; for feverishness, restlessness, worms, constipation, is. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. 3

mE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JULY 12. 1883.



Late Advertisements. I THE undersigned, having GIVEN > UP BUSINESS, take this oppor tunity of thanking my friends in Ashbur ton and the surrounding district for their tatronage so kindly bestowed upon me during the last five and a half years, and I will recommend them to my succes sors that have been in employ the last five years. T. CHAMBERS, Bootmaker, East street, Ashburton, July 12, 1883. We, the undersigned, having taken the business of Mr T. Chambers, we hope by making a good article and strict attention to business, to merit a share of public &> M‘Ewen, BOOTMAKERS, East street, AshbuKon. 7 69 patronage. Fowke Amusements.



ODDFELLOWS’ s H A LL, ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, JULY 13. FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY, THE EGYPTIAN VARIETY MINSTREL COMPANY, AND THE Panorama OE THE WAR IN EGYPT. GIFTS ! GIFTS! Will be given away every evening. Prices of admission—la, 2a, 3a. For further information, see handbills. 7-72



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In Bankruptcy. ■v. R. J^|"OTlCE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and 0 itorsActs IN the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtois and Cre ditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the matter of the bankruptcy of WILLIAM HICKLEY GUNDRY, of Ashburton, Agent, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the creditors of the above-named debtor will be held at the offices of Mr B. G. Crisp, solicitor, Montgomery’s Buildings, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the 17th day of July instant, at two o’clock in the afternoon, to consider an application by the above-named debtor for an order of discharge. , Dated this 12th day of July, 1883. ANDREW OER, 1 Creditors’ W. H. ZOUOH, 5 Trustees. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor for Debtor. 7 71



Educational. Ladies’ School ILL COMMENCE JULY 17 th. MRS THOMPSON, Moore street, Trevorton. 7 65 Lost. LOST, from a Camp on the Mount Hutt Estate, one Grey GELDING, branded O on near shoulder. Any person giving in formation to Wm. Morgan, Storekeeper, Methven, that will lead to recovery of same will receive the above reward. 7 68 TENDERS are invited at once for PLOUGHING and SOWING 160 Acres of turnip land for oats on the Cold stream run, about seven miles from the Binds station ; furrows five inches deep. Tenderers to state price for drilling seed. For particulars apply to ON REWARD. Tenders. 7-48 ROBERT GILLING, 39, Lichfield street east, Christchurch. Public Notice.



Late Advertisements. WASTED Known • That H. 0. Shores has REMOVED from 1 Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, to Sealy’s new buildings, East street. Great Reductions now on. 7 73 gE E D WHEAT. For Sale—Purple and White Straw TUSCAN. JJ U NT CLUB. The Hounds will meet at Mr Corbett’s Farm,- Ashburton Forks, on FRIDAY (To morrow), at 2.30 p. m 770 T~T 1 V E N. We beg to thank the inhabitants of Methven and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded us since our commencing Business here. We wish to notify that we have REMOVED into our new and commodious premises, two doors south of our old offices. We have intro duced all sorts of General Merchandise into our Business, and are prepared to supply Stations and other large con sumers with every desciption Stores, &c., at wholesale rates. TIMBER of every de scription at lowest current rates. Best Newcastle COAL from the Old Lambton Mine. Builders requisites in IRON MONGERY, DOORS, SASHES, etc., always on hand. Feed 'OATS and Seed WHEAT and OATS on Sale. Oaten Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities (best! quality). We have also on Sale Messrs Booth,' McDonald and Co.’s celebrated PLOUGHS, DRAYS, ROLLERS, DISC-fa ARROWS, and other Farming Implements, which we are prepared to tell at Christchurch Prices, with freight added. We are fdso booking orders for McCppnicjc’s Reapers and Binders,- and formers are 'advised to make early applica tions. Haxtoli and Beattie's flexible Harrows. Grain and other Produce Stored on the most reasonable terms. ' Aaeote for the .New Zealand Loan and Mercantile.- Agency Company, Limited, and New- Insurance Company. Land - and Oommisaion Agents. Loans negotiated.-ttO. J. W. Cooxbon, Jun. , and Co. , General Merchants, Methven. ■q uo., uenerai jneronanrs, mewivßu. Methven, JTnly flth # 1883.. 7 66 ■ GEORGE JAMESON, 7 74 Ashburton.



Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. n!6 IN consequence of Sheep being worried or otherwise half eaten, POISON will be laid on all lands belonging or n occupation of Wilkin and Carter. 1278 WILKIN & CARTER. F. Q. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s 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. I BEG to announce that I have ar ranged to TRANSFER my BUSI NESS of Land, Estate, Commission, and Insurance Agenr, Rent and Debt Col lector, etc., to Messrs J. Wahd and Son, of the Arcade Chambers, and I have pleasure in asking my clients to give my successors a continuance *f their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist July next. WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. n o STATION & STOCK OWNERS, JL MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. In reference to the foregoing announce 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 n&tqre, and we i hope that by careful attention, reasonable i charges, and prompt settlements, to merit a share,of the public confidence and sup i port. J. WARD & SON, 1 Agents to the i LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND , GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, » Ashburton, 29th June, 1833 1487



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, 14th JULY. UNDER BILL OF SALE. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the holders of bil of sale, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE SALEYARDS, On the above date, BAY MARE, “ Dolly ” 2 BROWN HORSE, “ Farmer ” 2 BAY HORSE, “ Major ” j BAY HORSE, “Tom” 2 GREY MARE, “Polly” 2 BROWN HORSE, “ Punch ” 2 HACK MARE 2 FARM DRAYS 2>LOUGHS J2 ARROWS JJARNESS gUNDRIES, etc., etc, Also, at the same time and place, rjIHE well-known RACEHORSE, “Nimrod.” Nimrod is four years old, and was the winner of the Ashburton Welter Handi cap and the Methven Cup. No reserve. Sale at 1 o’clock. 7 67 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer, T. Bullock, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. The Arcade, BURNETT STRE E/T, Ashburton. TO LET.—A 6-roomed HOUSE in Tancred Street, now in occupation of Mr Paul. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 110 LET —SHOP in East t-treet, now in occupation of Mr Searle. Pos loasion can be given on Monday, 9th inst. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Second-hand BUGGY, in thorough re pair : nearly new. T. BULLOCK.



F O R 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.



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 ONE Y . Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



2 Double-Furrow Cart, new. Ploughs; also, Spring T. BULLOCK.



Matson, Cox, anl 00. Matson Cox & Co. A UCTIOXEERS A VALUATORS, i.l LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on meet favorable terms. W O O L, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS, FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions, COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Ma.de on Consignments. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL KINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS, Atill o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE AT TINWALD YARDS. On TUESDAY, JULY 17. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & 00. WEST STREET, Ashbdbton. Cheap Storage. Apply, 353 MATSON, COX & CO.



S. E. Poyntz. THE ASHBURTON GENERAL 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 is in a position to supply the above at extremely low rates. LANDED PROPERTIES FDR 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 aero 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 cast, and seve ral others. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Sections at Allenton from acre up to 6 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. 83& S. E. POYNTZ. Hamburg - Magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen 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 Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbnry. 1022



F OR SALE CHEAP. Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 607, Tin wald, 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. To Let. LEASE TO LET ON FOE A TERM OP YEARS, OB FOR TWO CROPS, l IQA Acres of Land near Hinds, in j Ov one or more lots. The Land is fenced and subdivided, and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 938 TO LET, for a term of years, all those premises, separately or together, being five SHOPS at the corner of Tan cred and East streets, Ashburton, adjoin ing the Bank of New Zealand and Fowler’s Buildings, and now occupied by Messrs Orr and Co. and their tenants, whose lease expires about the 30th Octo ber next; or a long Building Lease would be given for part or the whole, or if de sired would Sell part or the whole of the frontage on reasonable terms. Frontage 203 feet from Bank of New Zealand to Fowler’s Buildings. The oldest and beat business corner in Ashburton, the corner shop being the best drapery stand in Ash burton for years, being occupied as such by Middleton and McQuade ; Geo. Cole man and Co.; and Andrew Orr. For further particulars apply to GEO. COLEMAN, Wingfield Park, 7-33 Norjli road, Christchurch. Strayed. gj" R E W A R D. I Strayed, on Sunday night, from Tin- j wald, Three HORSES, two bays, one with cover on, and one white-faced, and one black horse with long tail. The above reward will be paid on delivering at Tin wald. Yl W. MKHARRY. STRAYED or STOLEN, from Wheat stone, last Monday, July 2nA Bay MARE, clipped, branded G over A P, star on forehead. If strayed, £1 re ward will be given for information leading to her recovery, and if stolen, £5 reward on conviction of the offender. Apply to J. McConnell, Wheatstone, or W. E. Bond, Longbeach coach. 7 45 BALL PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, W’wt street.



George Jameson. rjpo FARMERS AND OTHERS. THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND KALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED, Is now prepared to Dip Sheep, At either the Tinwald or Ashburton Yards. For particulars as to the scale of 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, Ftfst Prize. 1 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, harden 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 U GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton,



Easiness Notices. ALL classes now acknowledge that tea as a daily beverage is indispensable. And if, as I. O. Moody says, “ a cup of good tea will thoroughly refresh the tired or depressed, and often remove headache, being one of the greatest blessings to the women of our race, and an important adjunct in the daily life of oil sorts and conditions of men,” then to procure it of good quality is the gvett desideratum. Nelson, Moate and Co. have earned golden opinions for their SUPERIOR BLENDED TEAS, and I, as agent, can sincerely recommend these to all pur chasers, and warrant them to prove satis factory in the using. Fruits, General Groceries, and Italian Goods as usual, comprising almost every article required in the household, and all at as low prices as possible for cash. H. M. Carson, FRUIT & ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, Next Bank of New Zealand, East st., Wholesale and Retail Agent for NELSON, MOATE & CO.’S Pure Blended Teas. si Mr Parker, yyAYING taken premises in BULLOCK’S TRIANGLE, Wakanui road, (Next Mr Fook’s Office), Is prepared to make Artificial ' Sets in Gold, Platina, Celluloid, and Vulcanite. Plates re-modelled and re paired. Teeth stopped, extracted, etc. First-class work, and at town prices. Note the address— TRIANGLE, 7 61 Wakanui road.



F. Ferriman. F. Ferriman i Has for sale harrows „T HAXTON & BEATTIE, Patentees and Sole Makers of 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 Ist Prize for Light and Heavy, Dunedin, 1872 Ist Prize, Gore, 1882 Ist Prize Medal, Taieri Show, November, 1881 Ift 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, 1881 Ist Prize, Christchurch Exhibition, May, 1882 Ist Prize, Invercargill, December, 1882 Ist Prize Southbridge, 1882 FIRST PRIZE, ASHBURTON. 1882. The Principal Advantages of this Harrow ark 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 bny 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 bo taken to pieces in ten minutes, and securely packed in a bag ready for ship ment, or that can bo 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 now 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 C hain or Seed Harrow, when turned on its back, acting an inch or inch and a-half in the soil, leaving a smooth surface. 1132



Trees. Trees. Trees. SEALY BROS., NURSERY AND SEEDSMEN, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE, at very low prices, an extensive stock of every description. Our FOREST TREES include Pinua Insignia, P. Jefferii, P. Radiata, P. Auatriaca, P. Maritima, Spruce and Scotch Firs, Oupressua, Mac rocarpa, Ash, Elm, etc. Our FRUIT TREES this season are the finest ever offered in Canterbury. The list of Pears, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, Nectarines and Apples, include all the old standard sorts as well as many excolldht new kinds. In SHRUBS AND ROSES our stock ia large and varied, and contains everything worthy of growth. For FENCING AND HEDGING we have an immense quantity of Macro carpa grown expressly for this purpose in pots and boxes ; also, Holly, Thorn Quicks, Privet, Matapo, Laurel, African Box Thorn, Osage Orange, etc. Also, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, Goose berry and Currants of all sorts, Quince, Mulberry, Almonds, Walnuts, Grape Yines, etc. Sealy Bros., ASHBURTON. 7 56



Jgl RAN CI S T. MAY O > HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE— Sections, with or without cnttagea. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. Pone Manure, from bone meal to inch bone Also, — An 8-horse-power Engine and Clayton and Shuttleworth Combine and Elevator. Bones Purchased in any quantity for Cash. Orders by Post promptly attended to. F. T. Mayo,



N ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN 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; F. FERRI MA N, East street. 774 Business Notice. S. s E A R L E’ S CASH DRAPERY SALE Will close SATURDAY, JULY 7xh. GREATER BARGAINS THAN EVER. Don’t forget the New Shop, two doors from Bank of New Zealand, East sibbbt, Ashburton. 1347



EADY MONEY! READY , MONEY! 60,000 SHEEP TO BE SL AUGHTERED WITHIN SIX MONTHS ! R. Lancaster Having purchased a largo Sheep Run, is now compelled to Slaughter to meet en gagements. Come and see for yourselves Quarter of Mutton for Is The greatest Slaughter ever known at the Ready Money MEAT MAi T, next to Ready Money Hayes, Bullock’s Arcade. All Joints marked in plain figures. No de ception, G 4 ozs Bread for 6d, and a Leg of Mutton for 3 s 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 Beef, Savaloys, Pork Pies, Real Epping Sausages, always ready at the READY MONEY MEAT MART. R. LANCASTER, 7_lß Proprietor. nHEAP STATIONERY. LAW AND COMMERCIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Drawing papers, tracing papers, tracing cloth, parchment, deed papers, insets, etc. Foolscap, excellent quality—ls per qune ; Fine cream laid note paper —ss per roam ; Good business Envelopes—ss 6d per 1000. Fancy notopapor in great variety, including Ririe’s extra satin repp. Books exceedingly cheap, including Haydn’s Dictionary of Dates, latest edi tion -1831 ; 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 ; Mayhow’s Illustrated Horse 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 I great variety. Note the Address— R. SEVAN, Saunders’ Buildings, Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Can bo obtained from the followin AGENTS, who will receive orders Jones, H. M. Clark, F. Andrewes, L. F. Carstens and Co. Bevan, R. Jephson, C. P. H Dellow, James . Schoolmaster Lambie, J. Harris, W. Hood, J. Patterson, W. Hudson, M. Knight, H. Hitchcock, H The Triangle East street East street ■ East street East street Tinwald Mayfield, Hinds Seafield Kyle Winslow Mount Somei* Chertsey Waterton Alford, Forest Methven



Business Notices, T O G K- f r A K I N n Bargains! Bargains!! I'!),500 WORTH OP DBAPBRT GOODS AT 331 OFP, Blankets, at 8s 6d per pair Flannels, at 9d to Is 3d per yard Colonial Flannel, at Is per yard Heavy Shirting, at 8d to Is per yard Ladies’ Jackets, at 8s 6d to 12s Gd Ladies’ Ulsters, at 9s 6d to 14a 6d Ladies’ Stays, at Is lid to 6s 6d Ladies’ Stockings, at 6d per pair Splendid Wincey, at 6d to lOd per yard Black Fur Trimming, Is per yard Ladies’ Straw Hats, from Gd upwards Ribbons, from 3d per yard Flowers, at half-price . Buttons, at 2d per d** l ? '' Fringes, at 3d per yard Ladies’ Boots; at 3s lid ! Children’s Boots, at 9d per pair Men's Boots, reduced to 7s Gd, 10k 6d, and 12s 6d - r Children’s Socks, at 2d and Sdpetpair CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS AT HALF PRICE, ' AS OVER-STOCKED. Boys’ Suits, from 13s 6d Men’s Hats, from Is Men’s Shirts, from 1 lid, heavy SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM £2 18s 6d UPWARDS.. Brussels Carpet, at 3s lid Kidder. Carpet, at 2s lid Men’s Suits, from 45s 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.



c ASH SAL S. W. Alcorn’s ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE COMMENCED ON SATURDAY JUNE 16xh. LOOK OUT FOE STARTLING BARGAINS IK BOOTS CLOTHING GENERAL DRAPERY MANTLES MILLINERY &c. &c. &c. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET.



T>OLL 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 P AN, East street. 1156



TO THE LADIES OFfASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN a LADIES’ ART DEPOT on SATURDAY, 23rd June, next to Meech’s Furniture Warehouse, Burnett streets A splendid varie’y of material for all kinda'of Ladies’ Fancy Work kept in stock, together with soma of the latest novelties in Patterns, etc Mbs White will open a Class for young Ladies, at which will be taught C rewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery, Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending o, ors and the working up of materials given gratis. All transactions strictly cash. 1432 SPECIAL 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 thoJVlabel 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



O T I C E. Albert Boberfcs IS A BOYER OF Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff., And other Produce. i HAS FOR SALE— Clovers, White, Red, Alsyke, Cowgrass RYE RASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOLSACKS, Seaming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, I?ails BLUESTONS, Lampblack Raddle KEROSENE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, 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 TU RNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Ohick-> wheat, and Crushed Oats Seed, WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store F.OR SALE OR SHIPMENT Albert Roberts, Agent for E|o BERTS, PAXTON A 00. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch. Also, THE MDTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of Australasia. I i N.B.—BONUS YEAR, 1883-d.