THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1880



Matson Cox,, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., TOOK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, [UCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Prb iration of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and [lead Stock; also on Market Days at Lshburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Itock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, [Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands or sale. f MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44g T. Bullock. Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, * EAST STREET, And at the B A Z A A R, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. Weekly Sales OF PROPERTIES, MERCHANDISE, ETC., Will be held as formerly, ALSO, SALE of HORSES AT THE WORSE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, SAME DAY, and intends holding periodical sales of Wool and Grain During the ensuing season. Will also attend the usual Fortnightly Stock Sales AT TINWALD, AND AT THE COUNTY SALEYARDS, When opened. QUO T. BULLOCK For Sale. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES:— A good five-roomed House, on quarter acre of land, within three or four chains of the East Town Belt. A splendid six-roomed House, with a good lawn and well laid-out flower garden, fronting on East Belt and close to the Wakanui Road. A compact four-roomed House, with one acre of land, well fenced. Three quarters of an acre laid down as a paddock. A nice four-roomed House on half acre of land near the Gas Works, well finished throughout. Town Sections, 742, 743, 465, 466, 467. Town Section 711 upon which is erected a capital four-roomed House fitted with every convenience. A two-roomed House, with outbuild ings, on a quarter acre, well fenced and planted, on N.E. Belt. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale.— One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine lias been replaced by A Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Doiible Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a bv wheel and handle. Price £7O WANTED. KNOWN —That Money can be saved by purchasing your Stv monery and Account Books, for cash, at the “Guardian” Wholesale Stationery Depdt, Saunders’ Buildings, near Rail way Station. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station. DO you Want the News of the Day? Read the Ashburton Guardian, Price, One Penny.



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 STOCK, 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. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 2£Bg-995c*



Educational. PROFESSIONAL. MR. M'LACHLAN, nf the Wakanui Schoo], is prepared to receive a limited number of Pupils for instruction on the Piano and Harmonium. 289 g Terms on Application. Money. MONEY TO LEND. mRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and I £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O’REILLY, 80flc-2260 Solicitor, Tancred street. Sporting. SHBURTON RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, November, 17 and 18, ISBO. FIRST DAY. r. Handicap Hurdle Race of 50 sovs. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles. Nomination 1 sov.; acceptance 2 sevs. 2. District Handicap Hurdle Race of 20 sovs. Distance, 1 fiz mile, over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles. Nomination 1 sov.; acceptance I sov. District horses only. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 70 sovs.,* added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each for acceptors. Nomination, 2 sovs.; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs.; welterweights for age ; gentleman riders, who must be members of the Ashburton Racing Club. Entrance 2 sovs. mile. District horses only. 5. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs. No weight under Bst. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for £ 2O, any surplus to go to the fund. Post entry, X sov. ; about I ]4 mile. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase Handicap of 30 sovs. : over 2 miles of fair hunting country ; nomination 1 sov. ; acceptance 2 sovs. District horses only. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 50 sovs. : nomination 2 sovs. ; acceptance 2 sovs. ; Weights to be declared at 9 p.m. on the evening of the first day’s racing : miles. 3. Farmers’ Plate of 30 sovs. : weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile. 4. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs. : for all horses beaten at this meeting ; nomina tion I sov. ; acceptance 2 sovs.; I mile. S- Trotting Race (Handicap), of 15 sovs.: (Ist horse, 10 sovs; 2nd horse, 5 sovs.) Catch weights ; 3 miles ; nomina tion 1 os. ; acceptance 1 sov. District horses only. Rules and Regulations. Qualification fee £2 2s. ; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the Stewards, whose decisions in all cases shall be final. A district horse shallmean a horse which has been commonly resident in, and owned by a resident in the County previous to Sept. 1, 1880, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting; provided always that any district horse shall not be disqualified from having run in his bona fide, owner’s name in races outside the County during the above-mentioned term. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless L2 2s be deposited, which will be forfeited should the protest, in the opinion of the Stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to Quill’s Commercial Hotel, not Inter than nine p.m. on Tuesday, November 2nd. Weights will bo published on Saturday, November 13th. Acceptances and Sweeps to be paid to the Secretary not later than nine p.m. on the night of Monday, November loth. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in other than his declared colors will be fined oite sovereign. Horses walking over will receive only half the stakes. JAMES WILKIE, 2750 Hon. Sec Business Notices. “ 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. He 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, PHOTOGBAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. . THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form his friends and 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 FLOORING LINING SKIRTING ARCHITRAVES MOULDINGS and will >pen the same OCTOBER Ist, 1880, at his yards, corner of CAMERON AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Roberts, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 217g-884c Proprietor TEACHERS can obtain the MULTI PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed paper, in any quantity at the Guardian Office, East street, near the Railway Station.



Business Notices TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT AT EVERETI BROS & CO. HAVELOCK STREET, E. B. and Co. will give 10 per cent. Dis count, or, in oilier words, will take off TWO SHILLINGS for every Pound's worth of goods purchased." TERMS—CASH. From this day, October sth, until further notice. EVERETT BROS. & CO. 505 c BOOTS ! BOOTS! BOOTS ? To Meet the Times. C HAWKINS, the Cheap Boot and , Shoemaker, TINWA.LD i (opposite the Post Office), has determined to CLEAR OUT his large and well-selected Stock at sweeping prices. Only one trial will convince the public of the genuine cheapness of his Stock. His own make equally reduced. Come and see for your selves, JS?" Note the address— C. HAWKINS, PRACTICAL BOOT & SHOEMAKER Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. Note—No connection with any other shop. 815 c CHANGE OF PROPRIETARY. fTIHE UNDERSIGNED has much pleasure in announcing to the in habitants of Ashburton and . district that he has TAKEN OYER the BUSINESS of Mr. J. S. SAVAGE, East street, Ash burton, and respectfully solicits a con tinuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on his predecessor, trusting by keeping a choice assortment of all classes of FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, Ac., to merit a fair share of the public support. T. BENNETTO, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 814 c 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, LI per "week; Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. G44c KemovaL 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 PAPERHANGER, &c. Drawers from 30s. 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 CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ANGLE, ASHBURTON. TRI- A. Thiele, PRACTICAL BAKER AND CONFEC TIONER, (Of 21 years’ experience in Canterbury) THANKS the Public of Ashburton and surrounding Districts for their liberal support for the past eight months, and trusts by continuing to supply a good wholesome loaf, made from the best flour, to merit a continuance of public support. A. Thiele guarantees his bread to keep moist and sweet, and not liable to get mildew as bread commonly made. Analysis : A. Thiele’s Bread has been analysed four times previous to the present, with most satisfactory results, and pronounced the best bread in Christchurch. The following analysis has just been received from the Colonial Analyst, which speaks much for the genuineness of the bread made at the Co-operative Bakery by A. Thiele. Report on the analysis of a sample of bread received from Mr. A. Thiele, Ash burton, Sept. 23, 1880 : L.N. 539 Physical characteristics, a well-made bread, clean and white, and of good taste j water, 43.04 p<?r cent; ash, "90 per cent ; alum, nil ; sulphuric acid, trace ; copper, nil; iron, nil ; tartaric acid, nil; reaction of aqueous infusion, slightly acid; re action of ash, alkaline; color of ash, white. The above analysis proves this sample of bread to be well-made, of good quality, and free from adulteration. A. W. Bxckerton, Colonial Analyst. Study your health by using Pure and Wholesome Bread made by A. THIELE," Practical Baker and Confectioner, And Sole Manufacturer of the Celebrated GERMAN RUSKS FOR INFANTS. 950 c HORSE CARDS. JJORSE CARDS of all sifces printed at the office of this paper. VOLUNTEER ACT and AMEND MENTS on sale at the office of i this paper.



Business Notices. THE " CRUSADER” is afloat for Lyttelton, with a large consignment of all kinds of Material for GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING for ALEX. CRAIGHEAD & CO., About which we shall have some thing to say in this space when the Goods are delivered. A. Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK -a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’lron mongery, Ac., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates 11 NEW SADDLERY, &c., &c. J. TAIT, & CO'., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next' to' Cookson’s Stables), HAVE recently opened up a Choice Assortment of First-Class Goods, comprising— Double and Single Harness Shaft and Leading Harness Saddles, English and Colonial Horse and Saddle Cloths Rugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, Ac., Ac. From the best makers, which will be sold at most reasc nable prices. Harness of every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. J. TAIT AND’ CO., (Next Cookson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 9150 TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM A CO., 5610 Ashburton and Christchurch. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS I R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of W T ool, 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, Ac., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO.,' G R AIN MER C II A N T i, RAK AIA. 36 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, . Reaper and Binder Experts, TTTISH to notify to Farmers, Con- YV tractors, Merchants, and others that they are prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. AGENTS FOR THE OSBORNE STRING BINDER. THE OSBORNE STRING BINDER HAS ARRIVED. We are prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Day, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hesscy’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. Price Lists on application. 1760 HORSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, Ac., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g Tinwald. james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 NEW PRINTING MACHINERY, FOR "PRINTING LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S VISITING CARDS EROM copper PLATE. ens and prices on application at the I ardian offices,, ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. T. R. HOOPER & COMPANY Beg to invite an early in spection OF THEIR SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK OF NEW & FASHIONABLE GOODS ' SELECTED WITH GREATEST CARE, PROM THE BEST MARKETS Dresses, Silks, &c., Mohairs, Poplins, Oatmeal Cloth, Grenadines, Lustres, Beiges, Atholls, Cashmeres, Satin Cloths’, Twilled Mil nngea, Russell Cords, Persian Cords, Baratheas, Cambrics,. Muslins, Galateas, Twills, &c., Black and Colored Silks. Our Dressmaking De partment Having so increased we have engaged competent hands for Cutting and Fit ting, and several good enabling us to execute any ' ‘ orders with despatch. Millinery and Fancy. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of NEWEST STYLES in English and Pari sian Fashions, of Ladies’ and Children’s Trimmed and JJntrimmed Hats and Bon nets, White, Black, and Gold-colored Chip, Mariners’, Mourning, and Bridal Bonnets, Evening Flowers, Feathers, Cor sets, Prilling. Sewed Works, Bonnet Silks in great variety, Ribbons, Scarresi Laces, Underclothing, &c., &c. The Millinery Room under the efficient management of Miss Campbell. A LARGE AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF HOSIERY. Clothing & Woollens. English, Scotch, Mosgiel, Kaiapoi, and Victorian Tweeds. Fancy Coatings—Diagonals, Venetians, and Broads. West of England, Scotch, and Colonial Trousers and Vests ; Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Suits (English, Victorian, and Dun edin make). TAILORING in all its branches. Suits made to order, guaranteed fit and work manship, on shortest notice —£4, £5 10s. Cotton, Flannelette, and Woollen, Shirts. Colonial Unders and Drawers. Longcloth, Oxford, and Regatta Dress Shirts. Scarves, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Gold Studs, Links, and Scarf Pins. Manchester Goods. Pompadours, Self - colored Prints, Sateens, French Prints, Ashton’s and Hoyle’s Fancies, Drills, Drilletts, Hol lands, Shirtings, Cotton Longcloths, Damasks, &c.; Muslins, Quilts, Counter panes, Cretonnes, Tablecovers, &c. AGENTS For SINGER, WANZER, and WERTHEIM Sewing Machines. GROCERIES, CROCKERY, HARDWARE, &c. Lowest Cash Prices.^ T. R. HODDER & GOMPY. 964c—285a



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT PER & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, PJ|HE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmisxon, Gundkt, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF-PRICE. COKSISTIKO OF CARPETS, MATTING BLANKETS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES &c



OEE AND CO. September let - } 18801 841c-1820



Business Notices. NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TXTHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, VV 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. 4690 ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has DIS POSED of Ms BUSINESS to Mr. F.. CLARK, of Christchurch, and while thanking them for the liberal support accorded to him during his residence here, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to the above, P. CLARK hopes, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, . Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 725c-92 a The Stud. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE TRIBUNE. For Terms, &c., Apply, GROOM IN CHARGE. Sept., 1880. 265 a CARRIAGE HORSE, LIBERAL. TO RUN IN A PADDOCK WITH MARES AT GROVE FARM, LIBERAL. By Messenger, 'out of a Golden Graps mare. Liberal is four years old, and proved a sure foal-getter. Apply JOHN CARTER, 288 a (Grove Farm. mo TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON 1 DISTRICT. The Clydesdale Horse Cheviot, By The Marquis out of an imported mare. Marquis by Little John, by Cheviot out of Nancy. Nancy imported, and by the horse that stood second to Sir Walter Scott at the Royal Agricultural Show, Battersea, and bred by Mr. Kier, Stirling. Cheviot, by Royal Conqueror, out of Betty, both imported. Royal Conqueror took first prize against two and three year old colts at Battersea, and im ported to Canterbury by the Hon. W, Robinson. For terms, apply GROOM IN CHARGE, u Oct. Ist., 1880. 290<J TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON TRICT. DIS THE CLYDESDALE HORSE VISCOUNT. BY the Marquis, out of Belle ; Marquis by Little John, by Cheviot, out of Nancy. Belle out of by Clyde. Jessie, out of Betty, second prize mare at the Royal Agricultural Show, Battersea, and bred by M'Keir, Stirling.. Cheviot by Royal Conqueror. Royal Conqueror took first prize against two and three year old colts at Battersea, and imported to Canterbury by the Hon. W. Robinson. For terms, apply GROOM IN CHARGE. Alford Station, Sept. 1880. 2030 NOTICE TO FARMERS AND HORSE BREEDERS. THE CLYDESDAIE HOUSE BONNY SCOTLAND TTTILL travel the Ashburton district this ’ V season wherever inducements offer. Will stand at ANFIELD FARM, near Tinwald. For pedigree see cards. Terms £3, payable Ist January, 1881. Groomage Fee, 55., payable first service. Further-particulars by 274© W. FERGIE, in charge. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, The well-known Clydesdale Stallion YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL. Young sir colin Campbell is a rich dark bay, with black points, stands 16 hands 3 inches high, with great substance and quality of bone, and superior action. He is rising, six years old, and possesses a remarkably gobd temper, which has been thoroughly tested by his winter’s work on the farm of his owner. YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL is by Old Sir Colin Campbell, out of an imported mare. Young Sir Colin Campbell will travel through the districts of Chertsey, Waka nui, Rakaia, Methven, and Alford Forest, Terms L2 2s. if paid on Ist of January, 1881; if after that date, L2 10s. Groom age fee, ss. ' N. WELSH,' Saddler, South Rakaia, 239 a Owner, mO LET for the Season, a DRAUGHT 1 ENTIRE HORSE. Apply Alford Station. 282 a