THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1880.



Sports* ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY’S ANNUAL GATHERIN' G. the second Animal Sports Meeting of the Ashburton IAIiEDQNJLAN SOCIETY will be held in the Agricultural and Pastoral ' Asssociation’s Show Ground, Ashburton, on MONDAY AND TUESDAY, '; " December 27th and 28th, When the prizes enumerated below will be competed for. JUDGES FOB THE SPORTS: For Ptr® Music— Messrs. Donald M'Lean, A. M'Coll, M'Kinnon, and J. Mac Lean Dunn. For Quoit Throwing— Messrs. G. M. Robinson and George Kidd. . For Caber, Stone, and Hammer ? Throwing —Messrs. Stitt, Hay Smith, i, apd >Y* Anderson. For Highland Dancing and Best .Dressed High lander Messrs. Donald M‘Lean, M'Kinnon, Dr. Stuart and A. M'Coll. : For Irish Dancing Messrs. John Boyle, John Black. H. Cullen, and D. Fitzgerald. For Vaulting and Jump ing—Messrs. Reid, Quill, and Millar. .. Racing Handicappers—Messrs. Ander son: and Digby., Judge—Mr. M. Stitt. Starter—Mr. S. Saunders.



PROGRAMME OF SPORTS : ist prize znd prize £ B. £ 8. 1. Pipe Music—Pibrochs... 4 0 110 „ Reels Strathspeys 4 0 110 2. Quoits ... 10 010 3. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440yds, 6 hurdles 3 0 110 4. Handicap Hurdle Race, -for;Boys, 440yds, for ~ Tpys not over 16 ... 1 0 010 5. Running High Jump ... 1 0 010 6. Running High Jump, for boys.under 16 ... ... 010 0 5 7. Tossing the Caber ... 2 0 1 0 8. Standing High Jump ... 1 0 010 9. 100 Yards Race, open 2 0 1 0 10. Highland Reel ... 3 0 110 1R Highland Fling ... 3 0 110 12. Sword Dance ... ... 3 0 110 13. Irish Jig 3 0 110 14. Irish Reel ... ... 3 0 110 15. Grand Handicap Flat 'Races, 200yds, 300yds, and 400yds ... ... 6 0 3 0 16. Vaulting with Pole ... 2 0 015 17. Boys’Vaulting for boys under 16 years... ... 1 0 010 18. Half-mile Handicap Flat Race ... ... 3 0 110 19. Walking Match, 2 miles 3 0 10 20. Putting the Stone, 161 b 2 0 1 0 21. Throwing the Hammer ieibs' ... ... ... 20 10 22. Open Handicap Mile Race,, flat 4 0 110 23. Three-legged Race ... 1 0 010 24. Hop, Step, and Leap, running... ... ... 10 010 25. Best Dressed Highlander 3 0 110 26. ' Handicap Consolation Race, 200yds ... ... 2 0 10 27. Egg and Spoon Race... 10 010 28. Tilting in the Ring ... 3 0 -2 0 .Entrance Motley j Five per Cent, on amonht of first prize.; Entries can be made with the Secretary up to. Eleven o’clock on the day of the sports j for such events as have not come 6ff, : except for events Nos. 3, 15, 18, and 22, entries for which must be in by noon on the Bth December. For these handi cap events the handicaps will be declared on the loth December, and acceptances must be in the Secretary’s hands by noon of the 22nd December. Members are reminded that their tickets expired on the 30th September last, and that' their subscriptions are now due. These are requested to be paid at once to the Secretary or Treasurer. J. MACLEAN DDNN, 665 Hon. Secretary.



Winslow sports and Races. Ist JANUARY, 1881. --~RA M M E. . 1, Hurdle Race 2. Winslow Cup 3. Trotting Race 4. Hack Race : 5, Consolation Race 2. Standing High Jump 3. Three-legged Race 4. 440 Yards Hurdle Race 5. Running High Jump 6. One Mile Race 7. Vaulting with Pole. 8. 220 Yards Race 9. Single Women’s Race 10. Running Long Jump 11. Men’s (over 40 years) Race 12. Consolation Race To Commence at 11.30 a.m. i The Committee will meet at the Winslow Hotel, at 8 p.m., on the follow ing days ;—December 11th, 18th and 28th. HOESE EACES. ATHLETICS. 1. 300 Yards Race J. B. ROGERS, 639 Hon. Sec.



Ecclesiastical. PRIMITIVE . METHODIST CHURCH, , r NEWLANUS. SUNDAY, DECEMBER sth ANNIVERSARY SERMONS will Jt>e Preached in the above Church, bj ’ BevV A. J, Smith. Morning service at 11 o’clock ; evening,'at 6.30 o’clock. On MONDAY following, DECEMBEI 6th, a Public Tea - Will bo"held rvfc 8.30 o’clock, after whicl Addresses will he given by Revs. W fA. M- Beattie, A. J. Smith and others. Tickets for Tea—ls. 6d. ... . GO* Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. E, "^"OTICE —The Ashburton Guardia: js,:_%,,Gazette for all notices under tb Debtors and Creditors Act* PTIHE GUARDIAN is on every Te Tajile in Ashburton. .



T. Bullock. mill: Undersigned begs to intimate to a fnncr constituents and settlers generally that he has RE! UK NED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. r OR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new.i T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE- Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. SALE, CHEAP —Four Sections 2 ' in one block—via., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by 7 instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP —A Quarter acre of good land, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of four rooms. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK.



1710 R SALE, CHEAP —Section No. j 12, Trevorton, on which is erected a well-built four-roomed Cottage. It is securely fenced. The Garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a de sirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. Sections for sale at smith- FIED, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. . Terms —Small de posit Cash ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. I7IOR SALE OR To’ LET, WITH A } PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. Section 539 (part of), £ of an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kermode street. Lot 37 j Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. fTIO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. T. BULLOCK. TO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK NET TO LEND. £1,200, on Freehold Security, in sums to suit Borrowers. T. BULLOCK. Boarding House, &e. Board and lodging, 17s. per week, at S. Corrigan's, Tinwald. 446



PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. S. LUCAS, 525 Proprietor. NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. THE undersigned having taken the above Hotel, hopes by strict atten tion to business to merit a fair share of Public patronage. Board and Lodging, Ll per week; Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c NOTICE OF REMOVAL, the A 1 Resturant to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mrs Truckle. 528 A.J SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE ANDREWS begs to inform the inhabitants of Rakaia and Surrounding District that he has taken the premises adjoining McKerrow and Co.’s Grain Store, and has opened them as a Restaurant and Boarding House. Good accommodation for Travellers, MEALS Is. BEDS Is.



A. J. ANDREWS, Pkopkietob. 113 a NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opend a new DINING and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafield Road, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at which he will supply Luncheon at all hours of the day, at Is. 6d. Livery Stable. —Stalls and Loose Boxes —Stalls, Is. Boxes as per agreement. Goon Paddocks, as per agreement. 507 CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “ The Guardian” office.



To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton,



BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STQCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. A NUMBER of FIRST-CLASS TOWN and SUBURBAN SECTIONS on hand for private treaty, on VERY EASY TERMS. Colonial - made Sauces.



QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew «Sr Co. ! s Dunediu-inade WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES—articles that are superior to anything that can be imported from any part of the world, and are sold in New Zealand, the site of their manufacture, at a price with which no foreign maker or colonial importer can compete. Wholesale—Tomato Sauce, 265. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per case of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ashbubton. 333a-995c



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock ; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co. ’a CELEBRATED THRESHING MAC HINES 440 Notices ]?. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Have a number of their greatly improved GRASS SEED STRIPPERS now ready for delivery. These Machines were awarded First Prize at Rangiora, Christ church, and Ashburton Shows this season. Also have on view their new make of ELEVATORS, which for lightness and durability cannot be surpassed. Inspection invited. 684 i



Miss Buckman, MILLINER, DRESSMAKER, Ladies’ Habit Maker, JUVENILE OUTFITTER, &c., Ac., (From Melbourne, and of PETER STREET, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Military Out fitting Establishment), RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSI NESS at the above address, and trusts, by- strict attention to their orders, and the well-known elegance of her styles, based upon the most scientific principles, to secure their patronage. Wedding Outfits, Fancy Ball Dresses, Children’s Fancy Suits, to order on the most reasonable terms. P. S. —Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to style and making up. Miss Buckman also guarantees a perfect Fit in every case. PETER STREET, ASHBURTON, Near Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Military Out fitting Establishment. 633 B. Gr. Buxton, TAILOR & OUTFITTER, WISHES to thank his numerous friends and customers for the patronage he has received since com mencing business in Ashburton, and begs to inform them he has to hand a Large Consignment of Fancy Coatings, and Tweeds for riding and walking trousers, pantaloons, etc. R. G. Ruxton, being greatly encouraged by the success of intro ducing the best goods at the lowest price, is prepared to make'Suits from £4 55., unequalled or unsurpassed by any other house in Canterbury. Trousers made to order from £1 Is.; Vests from 12s. Cd. Trousers strapped and cufled at a few hours' notice. Address— R. G. RUXTON, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Peter Street, near Railway Station. 634 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AVELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on sale for next season,. Wood’s and other makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire and extras for all kinds of Wire Binders. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum, CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 614 East street.



NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. ANDREW YOUNG desires to inti mate to his friends, and the public of Ashburton generally, that he HAS OPENED A GENERAL STORE on the Wakanui Road (within a few yards of Dunn and Ray’s Foundry) where he trusts by supplying First-class Articles, at Cheapest Current Prices, to obtain a fair share of support. Note the Address— Andrew Young (Just below Dunn and Rays Foundry), In connection with the above, A, Y. wishes it to be understood that he has not laid aside his Carpenter’s tools, as of no further use, but he is still engaged in manufacturing and repairing Gates, Wheelbarrows, Drays, Hurdles, etc. General Joiner’s work and odd jobs executed in a workman-like manner, at exceedingly low rates. The advertiser doing all the work himself, will be a sufficient guarantee for all orders en- EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST.. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2 to 3 WAKANUI ROAD. trusted to him. 594 and 7 tq 8 p.m.



Business Notices NOTICE. SALE & TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. Everett bros. & Co., before transferring their business, will hold a Great Clearing Sale Probably lasting Two Months. THE TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT Will be Continued. The Sale Commences WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Ist. EVERETT BROS. & CO. 659 STOCK ! NEW STOCK ! ! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED. | WANTED KNOWN, that the CHEAP | BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply First-Class Boots and Shoes at i CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shoe Makek, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 Thomas Williams, TINWALD, ■gUILDEII, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 JUST ARRIVED FROM EUROPE, per “Crusader,’



A LARGE consignment of SUMMER GOODS for GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING, embracing Fancy Cloths and Tweeds of every description. Having been carefully selected by our selves, wo can confiently recommend them, both for quality and elegance of design. A. Craighead & Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street (Next Orr & Co.) The extraordinary success which we have experienced since we commenced business in Ashburton, while gratifying to ourselves, is a sure indication that our efforts to please have been fully appre ciated by the Inhabitants of the district. Our method of Fitting being based on scientific principles, deduced from a life long study of the human form in all its various proportions, onr Patrons may rely upon being FITTED TO PERFECTION. Ladies’ Jackets, Ulsters, &c,, Made to Order. All Orders promptly attended to. 982a-445a Marsh & Groves. ■jptANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 312



Grain store, Opposite the Borough Hotel, MANCHESTER STREET. Chbistchufch, James Clark, Late of Ashburton, PROPRIETOR. Every description of Grain Bought for Cash, and sold at Cheapest rates. 609



“SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste,-; and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. Ho makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons' tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. Gr. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 396



Removal. CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERH ANGER, &c. Drawers from SOa. and upwards, Dressing tables and Washstands 10s. and upwards, all kinds op repairs. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. GOOD PRICE GIVEN POR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 248 c



Business IT. bices. WG. DAVIS, B RICK LAYER, &c., , h.avi.ig commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Range; Set. V ork mansbip guaranteed. Note the Address-- W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention, 593 NEW INDUSTRY, ■ASPHALT? IN G. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 F. S. Shearer, TIN WALD, Agricultural engineer, in ventor and Manufacturer of Com bined and other Threshing Machines, Dressing and Winnowing Machines, Corn crushing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Machines, Flour Mills, Saw Mills, etc., etc. Water Wheels of every description made and fitted up. Reaping, Binding, and Mowing Machines promptly attended to. Spring Carts, Traps, and Drays|, of every description made and repaired. Plans and estimates given for all kinds of car penter work. All repairs neatly executed with first-class workmanship., Charges moderate. the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD. 641 Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, mENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSE X CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Due Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 31 WM. PATCHING.



THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form his friends find the public gene rally, that he has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red and White Pine. FOR SALE, CHEAP FIREWOOD, in foot lengths. £2 per cord POSTS AND R AILS STAKES, &c. HAVELOCK AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Roberts, ASH BURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 217g-884c Proprietor CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING . taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.



NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ; ASHBURTON, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, amongst which are the follow ing . G.B.D. Pipes, m cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing-Boats. Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns Mouth Harmonicons And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizettes, Ac. NOVELS— “BIack Angel,” “Star of the South,” “ Fiery Cross,” Ac. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon, Agent for the Ashburton Guardian. Note the address : MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513*



D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable prices. " A 309 : DANIEL FITZPATRICK. ; EORMS PRINTED “To Let ” and “ For Sale 3 ’—can be obtained at tlie Guardian Office,



Business Notices. BEDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. ■OAA AAA S'JSBT of BOARDS and .SCANTLINGS/must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, &c. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch hues, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. . 738 a



ASHBURTON WOOL - SCOURING WORKS. JjILEECE WOOL, LOCKS, and Pieces scoured at lowest current rates. 316 CYRUS HOMERSHAM. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce* and are also prepared to make .'Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 36 Wm. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery. Goods manufactured to order on the premises of the best Materials and at the lowest rates 324



NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS. ITHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, ,V Iron, or Tinware made or re paired,, it will be to your interest to con sult Joseph Hyde, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. Every description of Dairy Work made. Estimates for Spouting given. 345



Thos. Dudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER. Burnett Stkeei , Ashburton. PERSONS visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at Lowest Prices. 308 THOMAS DUDSON. E. H. Butler & Co., WESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, to inform the inhabitants of the surrounding country that they have started a General BLACKSMITH and SHOEING ESTABLISHMENT, where they hope by civility and attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit and obtain a share of their patronage. 344 EDWARD H. BUTLER, Westerfield Store. E. H. BUTLER : AS much pleasure in informing the Public generally that , he intends Opening a GENERAL STORE in the township of Westerfield, when he will be prepared to Supply first-class articles in Grocery, Men’s Clothing, and General Farm Stores. E.H.B. will be prepared to execute orders entrusted to him with Punctuality and Dispatch. Carts will run round the district for orders periodically. 343 A gent for the Ashburton Guardian. ! EDWARD H. BUTLER.



CO-O PE R A TIY E BAKE R Y ASHBURTON. HANKS the Public: for their liberal Support during the time he has been in business, and hopes for a continuance of their favors. By supplying only the very best goods, and paying unremitting attention to his’ patrons, he hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees, supplied on reasonable terms. H. Galloway, TIN W ALD, Wheelwright, and general AGRICULTURAL IMPLE MENT MAKER . . : titude and despatch, and at reasonable A. Thiele A. THIELE, / CD OPERATIVE BAKERY. .500 All repairs neatly executed withpromp prices. 370



Business Notices. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF DRAPERY GOODS AT ORR & CO’S HAVING received a large stock of NEW GOODS ex Crusader.a month later than expected, we will offer for the next TWO MONTHS, at SWEEPING REDUCTIONS, our entire Stock, so that we’ may effect a complete clearance. Established now nearly five years on the system of selling all our Goods at Net Cash Prices without discount, we still continue to adhere to that principle, believing it to be the best adapted to pro tect the interests of our customers,; small profits and quick sales being bur motto. We make .it a point to please our custo mers, no matter at what trouble,, believing that every customer well served will not only come again but. recommend their friends. We would also impress on the public the many'advantages to be derived from purchasing from houses who remain per manent in the district, as they cannot expect to be so well treated by. parties who come only tor a few months or weeks and then clear out for pastures new. Drapers come and drapers go, but we plod on. THE STOCK CONSISTS OF Millinery. We hold a large stock of English Trimmed Bonnets and Hats. Untrimmed Hats in great variety, at 9d, Is 3d, to 6s 6d. Ostrich Feathers in every variety and shade. French and English Flowers at all prices. Evening Flowers for balls, &c. Several hundred pieces Ribbons, every color and shade, at reduced prices. Silks. Bonnet Silks, Satins, and Velvets, All the new shades in Silks and Satins for Millinery purposes. _ > Pompadour and Broche Silks and Satins for combinations; Dress Silks in many shades, at reduced prices. Black Dress Silks, at 4s Cd, 5s 9d, to 9s 6d. Washing Dress Material. Pompadour Satins, Cambrics, Oatmeals, Striped and Checked Galateas. A large assortment of Prints, at 4d,;od, and Cd. ; ,



Colored Dress Material. Colored Alpacas, at Gd, Bd, lOd, and Is, worth 4d per yard more. Colored Cords, Costume Twills, Wool Beiges, Poplins. Athol Lustres, Alpaca and new Mixtures, lOd to Is Gd per yard. r Black Dress Material. Black Merino, Black Satins, Black Poplins. Black Russel Cords, Black Persian Cords, in great variety, at very moderate prices. Underskirts, Umbrellas. White Tucked Skirts, at 3s, 3s 9d, 4s Gd, to 9s Gd. Black Satin Skirts, Black Quilted Satin Skirts, &c. Several dozen new Sunshades at reduced prices. Black Satin Sunshades, Pompadour, and others. Boots and Shoes. We are at present showing an immense assortment of Ladies’ Kid Boots, from Gs Gd to 14s Gd. Splendid value, well made, and guaranteed. ■ Ladies’Shoes in great variety. ; ; Children’s English, and Colonial - made Boots, under former prices, commenc ing at Is per pair. One trunk of Girls’ Elastic-side Kid Boots, slightly stained, will be given away at 4s Gd’per pair. - . ■ ' Men’s Boots at our usual low prices in every variety. Carpets and Oilcloths. A splendid variety of Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder. Carpets, 2s under. last year’s prices, to clear, out a heavy stock. Oilcloths in every width, Is per yard under usual prices. Dressmaking. C : We pay, special-attention to this depart ment, believing that no matter how cheap goods are sold unless properly made :Up, with a perfect fit, there can be no satisfac tion. ~ . Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice, and a splendid fit guaranteed. ' : Clothing and .. Tailoring. Men’s Suits from 45s to ,85s. : ; Meii’s Pants at 12s Gd to 22s Gd. Men’s Ballarat and Paget Coats. Boy’s Clothing in great variety. Men’s Hats, from 3s Gd upwards. Men’s ami Boys’Straw Hats. Men’s Helmet Hats. ; Tailoring. Suits made to order: from 755. Men’s Trousers made to rmeasure. . .«« Evening dress and clerical. suits receive special attention. , ; i We hold an immense stock of Kaiapoi and Mosgiel Tweeds to. select from. English and Scotch Tweeds in great variety, also the celebrated Blarney, Cork, and Killarney Tweeds in a great many patterns. i, Blankets and Flannels. Kaiapoi Flannels at ,1s 4d to -2s-Gd. - ; n Kaikoura Flannel)..ls 3d ; tq,2s.. ■ „r Kaiapoi Blankets', at 17’s : Gd upwards!, Wools in every shade, very cheap. ORE AND CO., '-.‘i K IMPORTERS. ■ ' Ashburton, Dec. Ist, 1880.