THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1880.



Meetings. FIRE BRIGADE. Mt-iiil'i I ’. b v. ill MEET for Practice, ; t I- ix p. :n. sharp, on WEDNESDAY. Fall Dress. 742 JAMES WILKIE, Captain. CHISPA’S PROCESSION.—My Pro cession, to remove Mr. Hayes’ home stead to its new site, will leave the Post Office on WEDNESDAY Evening at 6.15. Band—Piper Elder and Drummer Eagle. All Friends invited to join. 743 OTICE TO DAIRYMEN. A MEETING of MILKMEN will he held in Mr. Harrison’s Auction room, Havelock street, on TUESDAY Evening next, at 7 o’clock, when matters of im portance will be discussed. 704 WILLIAM BARTLETT. Amusements. A MATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. Under the patronage of the Mayor and Borough Councillors, Ashburton Rifle Volunteers, Ashburton Fire Brigade, and Caledonian Society. The Lady of Lyons. To-Morrow. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 34th, AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. Farewell Benefit of LIZZIE LIZETTE (Mrs. Thompson). PAULINE—LIZZIE LIZETTE. Admission —Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 35.; Body of Hall, 25.; Back, Is. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 o’clock. 726 DRAMATIC SOCIETY. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 (Lizzie Lizette’s Benefit Night). At the conclusion of the Dramatic per formance A PLAIN DRESS BALL Will take place in the Town Hall. A Splendid Band, and- an efficient Master of Ceremonies. Admission—Gentlemen, 2s. 6d. 714 ——..lf——■-m Tenders. gOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to noon oh THURSDAY, the 16th December for— Forming Four Miles and a-quarter of the Threc-chain Reserve road. Tenders to be endorsed, and addressed to the Chairman. Specifications can be seen at the Board Office, South Rakaia. A, MAKEIG, 690 Clerk to the Board. V. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section. ) TENDERS FOR BOOKSTALLS. SEPARATE Written Tenders will be received at this office, addressed to the undersigned, up to noon on MON DAY, 20th December, for the LEASE of the BOOKSTALLS at the Christchurch and Ashburton Railway Stations for one year, from Ist January, 1881. Tenders to be accompanied by a marked cheq ue for £5, good for ten days. Specifications and conditions can be seen at the Christchurch and Ashburton Stationmasters’ offices. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s Office, 725 Christchurch, Dec. Bth, 1880. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for EARTH WORK of Creeks near Drayton and Mount Harding, Methven District. The Engineer will be at Methven on Thursday, 16tb December, at 11 o’clock, to point out the work, and tenders, ad dressed to the Chairman, to be sent in to Council Chambers not later than 11 o’clock a.m. on SATURDAY, 18th DECEMBER. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 731 County Engineer. Public Notices- WE, the undersigned Merchants of Ashburton, do unanimously agree to CLOSE our places of business on THURSDAY, 16th day of December, being the Anniversary of Canterbury : Friedlander Bros., Orr and Co. Donald Williamson Thos. Bullock W. H. Gundry Hallenstein Bros., per W. Sparrow W- Montgomery & Co. per B. Hughes J. Tucker T. R. Hodder and Company S. Saunders Messrs. Everett Bros, and Co. Alfred Harrison Alpbcus Hayes Jameson and Roberts Matson, Cox, & Co., per Alfred Curtis William Gavin G. M. Robinson John Fowler Wm. Anderson. 741 £1 Reward. THE above reward will be given to any person giving information that will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who maliciously removed the Clack from the pump at the Fire Brigade Station, and took the same away, render in" the pump useless. 739 SAML. HARDLEY. TO MR. W. STODDARD— Sir,— In reply to your challenge which you have taken the trouble to advertise, I beg to say. that I am perfectly satisfied with the decesion of the Judges at the late show, and I may say that two of those gentlemen are personally unknown to my self.. If exhibitors are not content to leave the judging of their animals to the gentlemen appointed for that purpose, it were belter that they should withhold their exhibits altogether. However, as you appear to have taken this matter so much to heart, if you give me the £IOO, I shall be happy to let you have the first prize horse, you can then class them as you ? lease. —Yours truly, 34 EDWIN THOMAS.



I Public Notices. S2 jj ASIiBUKTON KILWINNING ROYAL ARC! i CHAPTER, S.C. THE CONSECRATION of the above Chapter will take place at the Somer set Masonic Hall, on THURSDAY, the 16th inst., at 12 noon. Visiting Companions are cordially in vited. 123 By order of the Z. Elect. Furnished apartments for a Lady and Gentleman, with atten dance ; or Board and Residence for Two Single Gentlemen. References required. Address, Box 42, Post Office, Ashburton. 699 NOTICE. NT EIGHBORING Farmers will please 1 \ take notice that the WOOL BRAND on the Westerfield Sheep is now CHANGED from C..R. to two bars with dot on each side, il. 695 D. OLIVER. NOTICE. ALL DEBTS owing to C. G. Hawdon, of Westerfield (who has left for England), are requested to be PAID at once to D. OLIVER, On the Station. December 6th, 1860. 696 JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store, Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN * CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624 Christchurch. McDongall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 601 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN * CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch. [card. ] Theodore b. jacobsen and o. peez, architects. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch. 571 Agricultural Liens. THE Undersigned arc open to receive applications for CASH ADVANCES on Growing Crops. 610 P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. Wool Season, 1880-1881. THE Undersigned are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on all WOOL placed in their hands for SALE in the London or Continental Markets. We are offering special inducements to shippers of w'ool to our London Agents, having made arrangements whereby the wool Will receive such an amount of attention prior to sale that farmers can calculate upon exceptionally good prices being procured. Insurances on Clip can be effected from sheep’s back to London. Woolpacks supplied at most reasonable prices. For further particulars apply to P, CUNNINGHAM & CO. 611 Christchurch. For Sale. FOR SALE, BY TENDER. THE GOODWILL and PLANT of a first-class LIVERY STABLE, to gether with a Line of Royal Mail Coaches in full running order. Tenders are invited for the purchase of a Coaching and Livery Business, carrying the Royal Mails between the Orari Rail way Station and the Waihi Bush, via Geraldine, together with all necessary plant, including Two Coaches, capable of carrying twenty-five passengers each ; Double and Single Buggies, Brake i, Twelve superior Horses, Harness, Arc. There is an opening for an enterprising man, seldom to be met with. The busi ness has been establish ed five years, and has been, and is, steadily increasing. Satisfactory reasons given for disposal. Tenders to close at NOON on DECEM BER 31st, 1880, to be endorsed “ Tenders for Coaching Business,” and forwarded to the undersigned, from whom all particu lars may be obtained. POYNTZ & CO., Ashburton ; Or, KENNEDY & CARTER, Proprietors, 628 Geraldine. 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 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. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595 "VST"ANTED. —THE GUARDIAN tells \\ your Wants for Is.—cash.



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 Tinvvald, 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.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 T. Bullock. THE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. JgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer FOR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE- Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash ; balance by 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. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Section No. 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 properly, 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. FOR SALE,—Ten SHARES in the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company. T. BULLOCK. ITtOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A ] PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 2GG ~ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, Arc., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 3GO ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 05 ~ 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 37j Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO 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. O 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. np O F A R M E Tl S. FOR SALE, CHEAP- GRASS STRIPPER. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. fJiEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST, on 27th November, between Mr. Clark’s Grain Store, Tinwald, and Tancred street, PART of an Avery’s WEIGHING MACHINE. —Anyone tak- I ing same to the undersigned will receive the above reward. T. BULLOCK. THE FARM of IS3 acres, Ashburton Forks, advertised for Sale by Auction on Saturday, 11th inst., on account of Mr. W M. Taylor, is withdrawn, the same having been SOLD PRIVATELY. T. BULLOCK, Money. MONEY TO LEND. TRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O REILLY, 899c-226a Solicitor, Tancred street. MR. CAYGILL, of Walker street, Christchurch, is AUTHORISED to CANVASS for Advertisements for The Ashburton Guardian.



Quill and Co. Mount somers » monthly SALE. 1 • Our Next Sale will be held at Hood’s Yards, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4. Entries for the above sale will be re ceived at flood’s Hotel, or at our Auc tion Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, Ash burton. QUILL AND CO., Auctioneers. QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA , TION, No. 1, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. Tickets to obtained at all the Hotels. 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, fanners, 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. Gash 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 & Co.’s Dunedin-made 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, SAUNDERSj BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 3330-906 c



Hotels. New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. UPSURGE W. COLLINSON, (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 67C Railway hotel, South Rakaia. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS. Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. J. S. COMPTON, 647 Proprietor. PORT TIT 1N E or t Wine POR INVALIDS. NYALirS, rpHOS. QUILL begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and district that he can supply them with PORT WINE OF THE FINEST QUALITY (suitable for Invalids), as shipped direct by Warre Brothers, of London, one of the oldest houses in the Oporto Trade. Note Address— QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 7olg-336c Boarding Houses, &c. OARD AND LODGING, 17s. per week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. 446 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 PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Bailway 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. NOTICE OP REMOVAL, JjIROM the A 1 Eesturant 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 SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE. AT A NDREWS begs to inform a ti * A 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, Proprietor. 113 g NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opened a new DINING and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafield'Road, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at which supply Luncheon at all hours of the day, at Is. 6d. Livery Stable.—Stalls and Loose Boxes. —Stalls, Is.—Boxes as per agreement. Good" Paddocks, as per agreement. 507 Business Notices gTORE The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., - DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Tow r n for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 355 Horse Bazaar Stables, Burnett Street. H. MUIR, PROPRIETOR, HAS much pleasure in informing the public generally that every atten tion and civility will be paid to custo mers. Saddle Horses and Buggies on hire at Lowest Rates. Commodious Loose Boxes for Entires. Oats, Chaff, and Hay on Sale. JV.B. —Parcels' and telegrams received here will command immediate attention, 3 10 HUGH MUIR.



Bush: - z 1. tlccs. Miss Bnckman, MILLIN EK, DRES SM A KKR, Lames’ Habit Maker, JUVENILE OUTFITTED, Ac., Arc., (From Melbourne, and of PETER STREEP, 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 stylo 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 ■\TE\V FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE (Second door from Orr and Go’s.), EAST STREET. H; M. CARSON (Late of Orr & Co’s.) Wishes to inform the people of Ashbur ton and district that he intends Opening on THURSDAY, 9th inst., with a choice selection of Fruits and Fancy Goods, and will sell at such reasonable prices as will be within the reach of all. He will have constant supplies of Choice Fruits from Melbourne and Sydney, as the season advances, and his motto will be Pro Bono Publico. H. M. CARSON. December 8, 1880. 707 NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. 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 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 j (Just below Dunn and Ray s Foundry), WAKANUI ROAD. I



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 trusted to him. 594 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., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 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. CONCAYES, 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. SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TTTTSH to notify to Farmers, Con- YV tractors, Merchants, and others that they are prepared to Adjust, 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. We supply the Osborne Twine Binder. We are prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to supply and attach the String Binder., Dnnn and Bay, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated. Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. Price Lists ou application. 688



Busircn Notices. REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER.. OAA AAA EEET °f BOARDS and OUUIUUU 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. ■pLEECE WOOL, LOCKS, and Pieces scoured at.lowest current rates. 316 CYRUS HOMERSHAM. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! E. 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 MERCHANT 5, RAKAIA. 36 Win. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’Tron mongery. Goods manufactured to order on the premises of the best Materials and at the lowest rates 324



NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, 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. Hudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Burkett Street, 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 HAS 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 bo prepared to execute orders entrusted to him with Punctuality and Dispatch. Carts will run round the district for orders periodically. . A gent for the Ashburton Guardian. 343 EDWARD H. BUTLER.



mm m B.'ih m: CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKS 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 terras. A. THIELE, COOPERATIVE BAKERY. 500 E. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT, and GENERAL AGRICULTURAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. All repairs neatly executed with promp-l titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices, 370



Medical. gLINDNESS, DEAFNESS, &c. DR. GRANT, Member of Royal College of Surgeons, England, and of the Medical Boards of Victoria and New South Wales; also regis tered in New Zealand, OCULIST, AURIST, & SPECIALIST, (From Europe), may be consulted upon all Diseases of the Eye, Ear, and Throat, Deafness, Noises in the Head, Defective Sight, Squinting, Cataract, Amaurosis, Ophthalmia, Gutta Serena, Loss of Eye lashes, Inflammation, and all Diseases of the Eye, Ear, and Throat treated upon new and scientific principles. DR. GRANT has arrived in Christ* church, and may be CONSULTED at hiS Consulting Rooms, 4 HEREFORD TERRACE, Hereford Street East, Christchurch* Near St. John’s Church. Hours of attendance: Morning, 10 till 1; afternoon, 2 till 6. Saturdays, morning only. Dr Grant’s consultation rooms, during the four months of his successful practice in Auckland, were crowded to excess, and attention is confidently and particularly requested to the following cases of the Eye, Ear, Throat, and other special af fections. CHRISTCHURCH TESTIMONIALS. New street, Madras street north, Dec. 1, 1880. I beg to state that Dr. Grant has operated on my daughter for squint ing, and she is now seeing as straight as possible with both eyes. lam very much pleased with it, as she is perfectly cured. —Ellen Lester. Third street, Sydenham, Dec. 1, 1880. I have been under Dr. Grant’s care for deafness of both ears, of five years’ standing. lam happy to say that my hearing has greatly improved under his treatment, in the short space of one week only.— Peter Jansen. Colombo street south, Sydenham, Nov. 16, 1880. I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to the efficacy of Dr Grant’s treatment in regard to deafness. I have been deaf for upwards of twenty years, and am glad to say that he has done me great benefit within a few days.—W. J. Leyboorne. . ! Waterton, Nov. 9, 1880. I have been deaf in the left ear for thirty-four years, with great noises in my head. Dr. Grant has this morning removed a polypus from my ear. I am greatly relieved, and can hear much better.— Rachel Rountree. Eakaia Gorge, Nov. 10, 1880. I have been troubled with deafness for two years, one of my ears could hear nothing. I applied to Dr. Grant, who has removed a great quantity of obstruction from my ears; before I left his surgery I could hear very well indeed, and I recommend any one so troubled to consult him.— John Simms. AUCKLAND TESTIMONIALS. 211 Queen street, Auckland, July 23, 1880. Dr. Grant.—Dear sir,—l have to give you thanks for the great benefit to my hearing since I have been under your care.— l am, &c., Robert Campbell. Ponsonby, July 23. Under Dr. Grant’s treatment I am very much improved in my hearing, and should recommend any one to try the same.— M. A. Parker. Tamaki West, near St. John’s College, Auckland, July 23, 1880. Dr Grant has greatly improved my hearing during the time I have been under his care.— Thos, Churches. Brookside, Pakakura Valley, July 23, 1880. I was under Dr. Grant’s treatment J for squinting, and was completely cured - in ten days. I would earnestly recommend ; any persons suffering from diseases of the eyes to make a trial of Dr Grant, feeling sure that he would benefit them as he has : done me.— John Sinclaire, Jun. Ponsonby road, Hope Town, Auckland, June 16, 1880. I have been under Dr. Grant’s care since May 26, for great deaf- * ness, for more than twelve years, and ame about seventy (70) years of age. Dr. Grant has removed a large and small polypas-- from my years, and I can hear much. better, having greatly improved under his care, for which I am very thankful.■—i. Charles Lowe. Home’s Estate, New North road, Auck land, June 16, 1880. I have been suffer ing from a severe local disease. Dr. Grant operated upon me on Saturday last, and I am now quite well, although I had been in an ill state of health for four years.— ;? Charles Muller. Cross street, Newton, Auckland, Jaasr 17, 1880. I have been nearly blind for over seven years, and unable to work at my trade (a confectioner). On the first day of this month I went under Dr. Grant’s care, and already see very much better in this short space of time.— John Whittle. Parnell, June 14, 1880. Dr.'Grant Has just cured me of a long-standing deafness of more than ten years, for which I am very thankful, having tried many other doc tors without success. — M aria J, Treeman. Auckland, August 6, 1880. I have been deaf in the left ear for four years and in the right also. On August 2 I was treated by Dr. Grant, and am now quite well, being able to hear as well as ever I did.— Arthur Parkinson, Farmer, Opotiki. Mangerc, Onehunga, Auckland, August . 26, 1880. For thirty-five years I have been suffering with diseased eyes. Since August 5 I have been under Dr. Grant’s care, and am rapidly recovering. —J, Nicholls. Symonds street, Auckland, August 27, 1880. I have been deaf for eighteen years (since I was four years old) the drums of both years having ulcerated away. : I am still improving under Dr. Grant’s care, and can hear much better now, sometimes very well.— Margaret Sanderson. Auckland Lunatic Asylum, Whau, Aug. 28, 1880. This is to certify that I have been under Dr. Grant’s care for hardness of hearing from the 13th instant, and find I am so far improved as to hear the ticking of a watch, which I could not do before I put myself under his treatment. lam - over sixty years old.— John King. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. We can conscientiously recommed those suffering from deafness or other ailments that Dr. Grant has made a special study of, to pay him a visit, when, if curable patients, they may certainly expect relief. An instance came under our notice on Thursday, in the case .of a.man named Charles Swanson, who had been very deaf for three years, but, after ten days’ treatment, can now , hear perfectly even the lowest whisper. The cure is a rather remarkable one, as he had been under the care of many medical men, but has re- ' ceived no benefit whatever from their treatment —JSFetv Zealander, Dec. 27,1879, Mr. Earnest D ! Egville Miohiu called at our office yesterday, and stated that ihe had been blind with the right eye all his lifetime. Hearing about Dr. Grant, the oculist, who is now on a visit to this city, ; he determined to give him a trial. He had only been under Dr. Grants treat ment ten or eleven days when he found that he could see large objects at some dkapfj tance. Mr. Michau states that he had.-' been under the treatment of some of the - best medical men at home, but had not , received the least benefit. We are at all times chary of accepting details of P “ Wonderful cures j” but the young man who called at our office appeared to be telling the truth, and was grateful to Dr. Gant for the relief which b he has already experienced,— Ntw Zm- - ■-land Times, Dec. 25, 1879. ■■ / • •: D [ Dr. Grant is also SPECIALIST in thewC‘o DISEASES of WOMEN and CHIL DREN. 438