THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1880.



Tenders V. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section. ) TENDERS FOR BOOKSTALLS. EPARATE 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 cheque 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. . TvnwrvTr T> 4 r\ir FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s Office,



'725 ' Christchurch, Dec.Jsth^^B( Hotels. New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. E OBGB W. COLLIN SON, : ■ (Flora Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. C7O Eail.way hotel, South Eakaia. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS. Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. rjIHOS. 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. J. S. COMPTON, Proprietor. I NVAL I D S . N V A L I D S.



Note Address— QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 761g-336c ■ Boarding Houses, &c. BOARD 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, LI per week; Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c 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, Proprietor. NOTICE OP REMOVAL, T7IROM 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 SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE. AT A NDREWS begs to inform tl * 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 hap opend a new DINING and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seatieldßoad, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at ■\vhich ]ie will supply Luncheon at aU hpufs of thp day, at la. 6d. Livery Stable. —Stall? and Loose Boxes —Stalls, Is, Boxes as per agreement. Good Paddocks, as per agreemen^SO? CASH RECIEPTS Printed at “ The Guardian,” office.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. E. OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts V. R. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHRISTCHURCH, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. In the matter of the “ Debtors and Creditors Act, 187 G,” the Acts amending the same, and of a certain Bankruptcy Petition against JAMES FLETCHER, of Ashburton, Carrier. IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JM at the sitting of the above honor able Court, holden at on Friday, the 10th day of the abovenamed James Fletchesyajßon the petition of Edward George W|Mnx, of Windermere, in the Provincial Eptrict of Canterbury, Ch’il Engineer, du|f adjudi cated a j#tmkrupf"T"an<!| ijhat the Clerk of Court 'has tlftf day, upon tiie the sa|B. Edvmfa George Wright, SAISf tlie 18th day of inifaiit, aiJuSlcven o’clock in o</oft/ andj- the TiTSTRifiT USE at* Ashb place for hold tW CREDITORS^ &nd for the atpn tl# mid Bankrupt. 'Dated ■fay bffDccember, 1880. X&SSON & PURNELL, for the Petitioning Credit '3O X



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. 890c-22Gg Solicitor, Tancred street. ASHBURTON KILWINNING ROYAL ARCH 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. 723 By order of the Z. Elect. A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Don’t forget to send in j'our orders for Christ mas Cakes Ac., as early as possible, to prevent disappointment. AITK EN , Pastrycook and Confectioner, Saunders’ Buildings. 720 TWURNISHED APARTMENTS for a iP Lady and Gentleman, with atten dance ; or Board and Residence for Two Single Gentlemen. References required. Address, Box 42, Post Office, Ashburton. F. P. O REILLY, Public Notices. 0 699



NOTICE. ~\TEIGHBORING Farmers will please J3I take notice that the WOOL BRAND on the Westerfielcl Sheep is now CHANGED from C.U. to two bars with dot on each side, •'/• 695 D. OLIVER. NOTICE. ALL DEBTS owing to C. G. HawdoK, of Westerfield (who has left for England), are requested to be PAID at once to D. OLIVER, On the Station. December Gth, 1880. 096 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 LG 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. G 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 crue 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 501 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 are 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 wool to our London Agents, having inade 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 frorn sheep’s bgck to London. Woolpaoka supplied at most reasonable prices. For further particulars apply to P. CUNNINGHAM & CQ. nil ' Christchurch.



Public Notices. Y. R. NOTICE. THURSDAY, thelGth inst., being the ANNIVERSARY of the PRO VINCE, the GOVERNMENT OFFICES in the Provincial District of Canterbury will be CLOSED on that clay. By order, G. S. COOPER, Under Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office, Wellington, Bth December, 1880. 718 Free vaccination every SATURDAY AFTERNOON, from Two to Three, at Cambridge's Medical Hall, East street. 689 ALL DEBTS due to Ashburton Herald and Guardian business must bo Paid to Mr. S. E. Poyntz, on behalf of the Assignees, at the Guardian Office, East street, Ashburton, and his receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge. S. SAUNDERS, For Self and Co-Assignees. VH'AKANUI LMPqpSf'l ROAD DISTRICT. the Canterbury CUPIERS In accordance Roads 45rdina O are ?M(jFVE immediate! Broom, etc., growing ing their property f otherwise the same expense. T. WINTER, Chairman. *pBB NOTICE. RSE, front chain wide, done at their AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. T7HNAL REHEARSAL of The Lady Jj of Lyons THIS (Saturday) EVEN ING, December 11th, at 8 p.m., sharp. Full attendance requested. 7*21 MR. CAYGILL, of Walker street, Christchurch, is AUTHORISED to CANVASS for Advertisements for The Ashburton Guardian.



For Sale. FOR SALE, BY TENDER. THE GOODWILL and PLANT of a first-class LIVERY STA.BLE, 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, Ac. There is an opening for an enterprising man, seldom to be met with. The busi ness has been establisl ed five years, arid has been, and is, steadily increasing. Satisfactory reasons given for disposal. Tenders to close at NOON on DECEM BER 31st, 1880, to b« 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, (528 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, 405, 4CO, 407. Town Section 711, upon which is erected a capital four-roomed House fatted 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 600 Sporting. m TROTTING CLUB. PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME (Subject to alterations.) DECEMBER 10th, 1880. List of Officers : Starter, N. M‘Lean, Esq.; Judge, M. Stitt,’ Esq.; Hon. Treasurer, E, G, Crisp. Esq.; Hon. See., H. C. Jacob son, Esq ; Handicappers, S. Sanders and C. 0, Fooks, Esqs.; Clerk of the Course, S. Saunders, Esq. First Race to start at 1 p. m.



1. Maiden Trot, in saddle, of sovs ; for all horses which have never won £5 in one event in public. Three miles. No weight less than 10 stone. Entrance 15s. 2 Maiden Harness Trotting Race, of sovs. Four miles. To be run in two-wheeled vehicles of any descrip tion. Entrance 15s. 3. Ashburton Champion Handicap Trotting Race, in saddle, of sovs. Entry 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. Four miles. Weights 12 stone 4 pound. 4. The Buggy Tournament Handicap, of four miles, for sovs. Entry 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. Any four wheeled vehicle owned by a member of the Club allowed to entci-. 5. Welter Handicap Race, of sovs. Three miles. Entry 15s. To be ridden by members of the Club. No weight less than 15 stone. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries for Nos. 1,2, and sto be made by 5 p.m. on Monday 13th December, 1880, at the Mail office. Nominations for Nos. 3 and 4 will be received up till same time. Handicaps will be declared on the and accoptances to be made within fifteen minutes after the posting of the handicaps. No horse will be allowed to compete at this meeting unless owned and commonly resident in the district previous to No vemher Ist. In any race three horses must start to qualify the first horse to claim the full stake. If only two start, one-half of the stake will be given, and no money will be awarded for a walk-over. Five per cent, deducted from all prizes for expenses. H. C. JACOBSON, 049 Hon. S«o



Lost. £1 Reward. LOST, from Wakanui, on Monday, November Ist, One Chestnut HACK, branded HD on the left shoulder, with hollow back. Last seen in the direction of Barrhill. —Anyone returning him to Fi!ledx,andek Bros, will receive the above Reward. 487



LOST— A Child’s SLIPPER. Finder will oblige by leaving same at Office of this Paper. 722 mmsammnimmßaaßMmsasaiA'im jmwmmnvtmumi ■ ■■djuwwa Found. FOUND,— A Tan and White SETTER. Owner can have the same by paying for this advertisement.—Apply, Office of this Paper. 728 Sports. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY’S ANNUAL GATHERING. THE SECOND Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton CALEDONIAN SOCIETY ■will be held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Asssociation’a Show Ground, Ashburton, on MONDAY AND TUESDAY, December 27th and 28th, When the prizes enumerated below will be competed for. Judges for the Sports: For Pipe 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, and W. 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 : Entrance Money, Five per Cent, on amount of first prize. Entries can be made with the Secretary up to Eleven o’clock on the day of the sports, for such events as have not come off, 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 15th 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 80th September last,’'and that their subscriptions are now dile. These are requested to be paid at once to the Secretary or Treasurer. • J. MacLEAN DUNN, (5C5 Hon. Secretary.



Winslow Sports and Baces. Ist JANUARY, 1881. ROGRA M M E, 1. Hurdle Race 2. Winslow Cup 3. Trotting Race 4. Hack Race 5. Consolation Race 1. 300 Yards Race 2. Standing Higli 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. The Committee will meet at the Winslow Hotel, at 8 p.m., on the follow ing clays :—December 11th, 18th and 88th. mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. SUBSCRIBERS, either in Town or Country, who may have reason to com plain of any Irregularity in the Delivery of the Guardian, are requested to com municate with the undersigned, when immediate attention will be paid to such JiOK.SE RACES. ATHLETICS. G 39 J. B. ROGERS, Hon. Sec. complaints. CHAS. DIXON.



J. T. Ford and Co. TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. ASHBURTON, ON TUESDAY, DEC. 21st, 1880. Anama Station Sheep. MERINO EWES. MERINO WETHERS. Also, SIXTY HEAD OP CATTLE, Mixed sexes, and in good condition. WE are instructed by W. S. Peters, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, at the Ashburton Yards, on TUESDAY, 21st INST. 1500 MERmo WETHERS 1200 MERINO EWES And ' 0Q HEAD OF CATTLE. The Anama Sheep are too well known to need any comment. We have only to say' thkt they will be sold to the highest bidder, in lines to suit buyers. The cattle are quiet, good sorts, and in healthy, thriving, condition.



729 J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers, 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 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 Company. T. BULLOCK. jTtOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A t PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 2G6 ~ A compac iFarra, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable



Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, Ac., &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 bo 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 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, T O 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. F A R M E R S. rp o 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 ing same to the undersigned will receive the above reward. T. BULLOCK. THE FARM of 183 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.



Quill c;ul Zo\ Mount sum bus monthly SALE. Our Next Sale will be held at Hood’s Yards, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4. Entries for the above sale will be re ceived at Hood’s Hotel, or at our Auc tion Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, Ash burton. QUILL AND CO., Auctioneers. T QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA , TION, No. 1, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First Horse ... ... ... ... £l4O Second Horse 90 Third Horse ... 50 Other starters and nonstarters (divided) 220 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,



Ashbubton. 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. 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. aro the Ashburton Agents for Carew it 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 aro 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 cwo dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per case of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS; BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 3330-995 c



Matson, "ox, 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. ’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44g Business Notices Miss Bnckman, MILLINER, DRESSMAKER, Ladies’ Habit Maker, JUVENILE OUTFITTER, &c., &c.,, (From Melbourne, and of PETER STREET, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Military .Out fitting Establishment), ESPEOTFULLY 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 terras. 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



Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, Alford Forest Road. HAYING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders promtly attended to. 619 -TVTEW- FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE (Second door from Orr and Co’s.), EAST STREET. H. M. CARSON (Late of Orr & Go’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 Fro 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 street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 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. 684 R. 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. 6d. Trousers strapped and culled at a few hours’ notice. Address — R. G. R UX T O N , Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Peter Street, near Railway Station. 634 E D I C A L 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.



Business Notices. BEDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OAA AAA FEET of BOARDS and fIUUIUUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totaca 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. jjILEEOE WOOL, LOCKS, and Pieces scoured at lowest current rates. 316 CYRUS HOMERSHAM. FARMERS ! FARMERS! FARMERS I R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of. Farm Produce, and are a lso 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., ORA IN M E R C H A N T S, RAKAIA. 36 Win. 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. 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, Burnett Street, Ashburton. PERSONS visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at Lowest Prices. 308 THOMAS DUDSON. E. H. Butler &00., 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. Westerfleld Store.



E. H. BUTLER HAS much pleasure in informing the Public generally that he intends Opening a GENERAL STORE in the township of West,erfield, 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. Agent for the Ashburton Guardian, : 343 EDWARD H. BUTLER. CO-OPERATIVE BAKER Y ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKS the Public:for their liberal ; Support during the time he has been r 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 s solicits, . All orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees, supplied on reasonable terms. A. THIELE, COOPERATIVE BAKERY. 600 E. Galloway, TIN WALD, WHEELWRIGHT, and GENERAL AGRICULTURAL IMPLEr MENT MAKER. _ ,i " : All repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and. at reasonable prices. 3TO