THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1880.



Sports. Winslow Sports and Baces. Ist JANUARY, 1881. ROGRA M M B. HOUSE RACES. 1. Hurdle Race 2. Winslow Cup 3. Trotting Race A Hack Race 6. Consolation Race ATHLETICS. 1. 300 Yards Race 2. Standing High Jump 3. Three-legged Race 4 440 Yards Hurdle R.ace 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. The Committee will meet at the Winslow Hotel, at 8 p.m., on the follow ing days December 11th, 18th and 28th. J. B. ROGERS, 639 Hon. Sec. 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.



JJAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer ¥ 10R SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE-Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready ior spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. ■■■■-■ T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block—viz., 502, 5C3, 510, 611, 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 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. FOR SALE,—Ten SHARES in the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke ° onipany - T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakahui 206 „ A compact Farm," all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, Ac., Ac. 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 639 (part of), $ of an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kermode street. Lot 37i 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. mo LET, SHOP or BOARDING- X HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Matt TO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop.and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Womer. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F A R M E R S. T 0 FOR SALE, CHEAP- GRASS STRIPPER. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. SHILLINGS REWARD. fJIEN LOST, on 27th November, between Mr; Clark’s Grain Store, Tinwald, and Tancred street, PART of an Avery’s WEIGHING MACHINE.—Anyone tak ing same to the undersigned will receive the above reward. T. BULLOCK.



Quill and Co. CALEDONIAN SPORTS. Sale of Privileges Messrs, quill & co. have « ceived instructions from th Directors of the Caledonian Society t sell by Public Auction, at their Rooms Saunders’ Buildings, on SATURDAY NEXT, DEC, 11th, At 1 o’clock p.m., The following privileges— Lot 1. Publican’s Booth, No. 1 ~ 2. do. do. No. 2 ~ 3. Confectioner’s Booth, No. 1 ~ 4. do. do. No. 2 „ 5. The Gates ~ 6. The Right of Sports „ 7. The Sale of Cards ~ 8. The Right of Horse Yards. Conditions of Sale may be seen on ap plication to the auctioneers. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers.



To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDEE 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 bold a Regular Sale of STOCK, 1 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 j 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, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 3330-995 c



Matson, Cox, and Co. ]Vlatson, 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 Timvald, 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 MACHINES 44g Business Notices P. & 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. GB4



Miss Buckman, MILLINER, DRESSMAKER, Ladies’ Habit Maker, JUVENILE OUTFITTER, &c., &c., (From Melbourne, and of PETER STREET, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Military Out fitting Establishment), x> ESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies Jtv 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 K. Gr. Euxton, 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 os., unequalled or unsurpassed by any other house in Canterbury. Trousers made to order from £1 Is.; Vests from 12s. 6d. Trousers strapped and cufied at a few hours’ notice. Address^— R. G. RU X T O N, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Peter Street, near Railway Station. 634



JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AYELING & 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, Gl4 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 Ray s Foundry), WAKANUI ROAD. 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.tn., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 310



Business Notices NOTICE. SALE & TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. Everett bros. & Co., before transferring their business, will hold a Great Clearing Sale THE TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT 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 CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly .testifying. Note the Address— ■ C. HAWKINS/ . Pa actioal Boot and Shoe Makee, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 Thomas Williams, TINWALD, UILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All hinds of Joinery and Jobbing work Probably lasting Two Months. Will bo Continued. The Sale Commences 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, we 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, our Patrons may rely upon being FITTED TO PERFECTION. Ladies’ Jackets, Ulsters, Ac. , Mad* to Order. All Orders promptly attended to. 982a-445a Marsh & Groves. ■jTjIANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 312 RAIN STORE, VjT Opposite the Borough Hotel, MANCHESTER STREET, Christchurch, James Clark, Late of Ashburton, PROPRIETOR. Every description of Grain Bought for Cash, and sold at Cheapest rates. COD “ 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 1 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 Eemoval. 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 OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 2480



Business Notices. WO. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address — W. 0. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &0., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 593 NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take ■orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. AU qrders to he left at the Works, Park sxreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 ■ . m .. 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, TIN WALD. 641 Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and Anier it an Puc 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 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. FOR SALE, CHEAP FIREWOOD, in foot lengths, £2 per cord POSTS AND RAILS STAKES, &c. HAVELOCK AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Roberts, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 217g-884c Proprietor CHERTS EY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING 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, in cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Bowing 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, Frizetles, &c. NOVELS— “BIack Angel,” “Star of the South,” “ Fiery Cross,” &c. | Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. Agent for the Ashburton Guardian. Note the address : MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513*



D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, A : prices. 309 Fowler's Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. LL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable DANIEL FITZPATRICK. FORMS PRINTED —To Let ” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



Business IT Rices. REDUCTION. CHEAPER TUAN EVER. OAA AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUU.’UUU 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 lines, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 738 a ASHBURTON WOOL - SCOURING WORKS. JILEECE WOOL, LOCKS, and Pieces scoured at lowest current rates. 316 CYRUS HOMERSHAM. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., ARE 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 1 !, RAKAIA. 36



Wm. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. HAS always in STOCK a. complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’lron mongery. Goods manufactured to order on tire premises of tire best Materials and at the lowest rates 324



NOTICE to FARMERS avid OTHERS. XT THEN 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. Every description of Dairy Work made. Estimates for Spouting given. 345



Thos. Dudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER. Buenett Stkeet , 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. A gent for the Ashburton Guardian. 343 EDWARD H. BUTLER.



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 terms. A. THIELE, CO OPERATIVE BAKERY. 500 K. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT, and GENERAL AGRICULTURAL lIP LE - MENT MAKER, , , Alb repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370



Business'? Notices. IN THE PRICE OP 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 our 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 for a few months or weeks and then clear out for pastures new. Drapers come and drapers go, but we plod on. THE STOCK CONSISTS OE 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. Bomiet 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 Gd, 5s 9d, to 9s Gd. Washing Dress Material. Pompadour Satins, Cambrics, Oatmeals, Striped and Checked Galateas. A large 'assortment of Prints, at 4d, sd, and Gd. 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. 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 6s Gd to 14s Gd. Splendid value, well made* 1 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. | 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 bn the shortest notice, and a splendid fit guaranteed. ■ Clothing and Tailoring. Men’s Suits from 45s to 85s. Men’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 and Boys’ Straw Hats. Men’s Helmet Hats. Tailoring. Suits made to order from 755. Men’s Trousers made to measure. Evening dress and clerical suits receive special attention. . 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. Blankets and Flannels. Kaiapoi Flannels at Is 4d to 2s Gd. Kaikoura Flannel, Is 3d to 2s. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 17 s Gd upwards. Wools in every shade, very cheap. ORE AND GO;, IMPORTERS. Ashburioft, Dec. Ist, 1880.



Business Notices. i Friedlander Bros. yy'E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF WOOL, GRAIN, AND ALL KINDS OF Farm Produce, and are prepared to make _ LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the above, placed in mr hands either | for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial markets. TWINE BINDER. We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the County of Ashburton, and as only a limited number can be sup plied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for the next season, should ORDER SAME at ONCE from the Agents. ■ The DEERING T WINE BINDER awarded GOLD MEDAL at Ashburton, six machines competing; took special prize at Oamaru trial, &c., &c. HAVE ALSO ON HA.ND, McCORMICK’S, OSBORNE’S & WOOD’S Reapers & Binders with LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. Freight added. We have now on view, a few Second-Hand REAPERS and BINDERS, in thorough good working order, which we will dispose of at a very LOW FIGURE/ A complete Assortment of extras for all Reapers and Binders, kept on the pre mises.



w S I E ARB JUST XTY-TIVE LANDING T O NS Cl' BEST SOFT STEEL Binder Wire (Made expressly to our order), And it will be of great advantage to farmers to give early orders, as the QUALITY CANNOT BE EQUALLED. QORNSACKS ! , CORNSACKS I ! We have to arrive our season’s ship ment of CALCUTTA CORNSACKS, Fullsized, extra strong, four-bushel, manu factured expressly to our order, for English wheat shipments. These Cornsacks, being purchased by us direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply farmers and others on MOST FAVORABLE TERMS/ WE have been favored with the AGENCY of WILBERS PATENT EUREKA Hay Mowers, As only a limited quantity of these machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Ashbur ton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early. rnHE NEW IMPROVED X ALTHOUSB Yaneless Windmill Is now on exhibition in front of our store. The prices zre considerably lowered and within the reach of everybody. Come and examine them. ’ Implements, &c. TO FARMERS, WE CAN OFFER now at remark ably LOW PRICES— Hornsby's H., H.H., R. 8., and R.O, Ploughs Reid and Gray’s Double and Single furrow Ploughs, and extras for same. Reid and Gray’s Drays, Rollers, Har rows, etc. Ben tail’s, Richmond’s, and Chandler’s Horsepowers and Chaff-cutters. We have further a stock of—. Douglas and Gould’s American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping, and farm and station stores of all kinds.



R A P E R Y. WE ARE JUST OPENING, in addition to our well-selected stock, our SPRING AN D SUM ME R Drapery Imported direct from the manufacturers, which will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, in orders to make room for coming shipments. i% Our CLOTHING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is now replete with the most fashionable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior Boots and Shoes of colonial manufacture. OUR GROCERY and PROVISION DEPARTMENT is characterised by the best qualities of TEAS, - SUGARS, DRIED FRUITS, &c. And the best brands of Warehousemans goods, sold at smallest possible profits. The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at prices not to be sur passed. Ironmongery in all its branches. Orders punctually attended to. FRIEDLANDER BROS., . .AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE Insurance company.