The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2-No. 177.1

[published every evening. 1

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1880.

LPBICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of. Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. - SALE YA^DsTaTTENDED. Entries can be made at my office or at the ■ . Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire •<: Insurance Company. sg-252c W. H. Gundry, ■r . AND, ESTATE, AND STATION agent, general merchant, AND LICENSED LAND BROKER, East street, Ashburton. 318 pREDK. pAVITT, East Street {Close to the Railway .; •. Station) Ashburton, ; Land and'General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Malvern Coni (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c.,&c. 3 2 ° Branson & Boileau, NGROSSERSTcOMMisSION AND GENERAL AGENTS Agents for the Australasian. Agents for Gilbey’s Wine. 311 BRANSON & SOILEAU. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. AGE N T S FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OP AUS TRA LAS I A (LIMITED). 321 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED oU’IVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, ERNMENT CONTRACT SURVEYORS, ngle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 W. H. BRISTOW, AUTHORISED GOVERNMENT A SURVEYOR, Licensed Under Land Transfer Act, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, (next County Council offices, Hereford street, Christchurch. 1040 Conveyances* THE LONGBEACH COACH ! CHOMAS COTTON wishes to inform .the travelling public between Ash irton and Longbeach that he has taken jqx the Coach Business from Mr. George rill Cocks, and hopes for a contimiance of le support hitherto accorded to his pre- The fares by Cotton’s coach are exactly 3. per mile ordinary fares, and per iile for Saturday return. They are as nder- .. _ Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., jtumSs. „ ~ Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi ary, 6s. return, Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, oa. itum. „ , Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. bd. rdinafy, 4a. return. The coach leaves Longbeach daily at .30 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 10 !m. ; : and returns, leaving the Booking iffice Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each day t 4.30 p.m. ; Rost Office, 4.45 p.m. 4g : COOKSON, Wills Street, runs the MAIL COACH from Ashburton vay Station to Green Street, Alforc st, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday Friday, returning Wednesday and eday at S p.m | 1 GUARDIAN is published every vening, giving every day’s news, he hour of going to press, inis is than buying * sixpenny weekly.



Consultations. c J. L. FLEMING’S GRAND CONSULTATION. ON THE ANTERBURY CUP To be Run in November. 2000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s. EACH. First Horse... ... ... £4OO Second Horse ... ... 150 Third Horse ... ... 100 Other Starters (divided) ... 150 Non-starters (divided) ... 200 If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Next Bank of New Zealand, 191 a Hereford street, Christchurch. The Stud, TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE TRIBUNE. I'or Terms, &c., Apply, GROOM IN CHARGE. Sept., 1880. 265 a CARRIAGE HORSE, LIBERAL. TO RUN IN A PADDOCK WITH MARES AT GROYE FARM, LIBERAL. By Messenger, out of a Golden Grape mare. Liberal is four years old, and proved a sure foal-getter. Apply JOHN CARTER, 288 g (Grove Farm. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. THE CLYDESDALE HORSE VISCOUNT. BY the Marquis, out of Belle ; Marquis ): Little John, by Cheviot, out of Nancy. Belle out of J».jsie 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 firsv prize against two and three year old colts at Battersea, and imported to Canterbury by the Hon. W. Robinson. For terms, anply * GROOM IN CHARGE. Alford Station, Sept. 1880. 263 a NOTICE TO FARMERS AND HORSE BREEDERS. THE CLYDESDALE HORSE BONNY SCOTLAND WILL travel the Ashburton district this 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 g W. FERGIE, in charge. rO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. The Clydesdale Horse Cheviot, By The Marquis out of an imported iare. Marquis by Little John, by ’lieviot out of Nancy. Nancy imported, nd by the horse that stood second to Sir Valter Scott at the Royal Agricultural Show, Battersea, and bred by Mr. Kier, Stirling. Cheviot, by Royal Conqueror, nt of Betty, both imported. Royal lonqueror took first prize against two and hree year old colts at Battersea, and im lorted to Canterbury by the Hon. W. lobinson. For terras, apply GROOM IN CHARGE. Oct. Ist., 1880. 290 g Business Notices. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants t.f Ashburton that he HAS OPENED In the above line, and trusts, by strut attention to business, and supplying but articles of first-class quality, hopes to merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish anti Tea and Coffee at all hours. 807 PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 8890



Business Notices. Parker and McDonald, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B. Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 107 C. W. DUCKWORTH, GROCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Near Strange’s Buildings.) Goods Delivered at Christchurch Railway Station. Furnished Houses To Let at Sumner 420 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUFNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tfi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of .material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 1060 S T O D D A KD’S Temperance Family and Commercial H O T E L, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. rHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on noderate terms. STODDARD AND PARSONSON, ,10g-764c Proprietors. French Cafe, TRIANGLE, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Hot Breakfast, Luncheon, Tea, and Supper, Is. Each. LUNCHEON FROM ELEVEN O’CLOCK ON SATURDAYS. Visitors to Christchurch will find every Accommodation at the above Establish ment. Beds Is. 1110 WINES AND BEERS OF BEST BRANDS. EDWARDS AND GALBRAITH, Proprietor. Aitken and Roberts, FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. DIRECT SHIPMENTS RECEIVED EVERY MONTH. RICES VERY REASONABLE. GOODS FORWARDED PER RAIL SAME DAY AS ORDER RECEIVED. XTE are now opening ex Helen Denny, Otago, Hudson, Abermyte, &c., A LARGE i\r and VARIED ASSORTMENT OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL 10NM0NGERY, to which we invite your special attention. Particularly:— lieese Presses, Single and Double—Chums—Calf Weaners-Weighing, Chopping, ’ashing, and Knife Machines—Vowel and Home Washers—Mangles—Ranges— rates-Mantelpieces —Fenders —Bedsteads —Lawn Mowers—Oils and Paints umps—Wire Netting—Picks, Shovels, Garden Tools—Builders and Contractors ■onmongery—Electro-Plated and Britannia Metal Goods—Table and Pocket Cutlery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West 108 g TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, CITY AND COUNTY COUNCILS, MUNCIPALITIES, &a. Ford and Ogdon, FIREBRICK AND DRAIN PIPE MANUFACTURERS SOUTH MALVERN AND CHRISTCHURCH. CHE sunerior quality of our Glazed Stoneware DRAIN PIPES is now well estab lished and'are highly commended by engineers, architects, and contractors in 1 parts of the Provincial District of Canterbury. Our Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles, Ac., e can warrant to be equal, if not superior, to the best imported, and we are pic ked to execute orderaat 20 per cent, less than the im Py ar V cle - Malvern ; our Goods is respectfully invited, and can be seen at the Works, South Malvern, ■ the Christchurch Depot, opposite Railway Station. PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. FORD A N~D OGDON, ! CHRISTCHURCH DEPOT, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. Orders for Messrs Soanes and Summerhays, licensees to put in pipe uder the Christchurch Drainage Board, can be left at our Depot, South Belt, ill be punctually attended to. PATIONERY, SURVEYORS’ AND ARCHITECTS’ REQUISITES Etc. , Etc. , Etc. , T NEAR COST PRICE FOR CASH, FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. Surveyors’ and Architects’ Instruments —Parallel Rulers, brass and ebony— tting Scales ivory and boxwood-Set Squares, vulcanite and peartree-Boxes fwiticil Instruments— Spring Bow Pens, sets and singly—large assortment of and Water Colors, boxes and loose—great variety Sable-hair Brushes splendid of Accost Books, large and small-Desks, Workboxes, and Albums-Notepaper Envelopes, cheap— Prize Books, School Books, &c., in abundance Sabbath 00l Requisites supplied at ENGLISH PRICES. B. Binstead, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 109 g Hudson, Ridley, & Co., GENERAL IMPORTERS. HARDWARE, STATIONERY, Set, &C, Wholesale and Retail, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH 128 a



Business Notices. Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots of THE MAKER. Why Bay imported rubbish when you can get get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women’s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY. 400 KING BROTHERS, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, STORES—ST. ASAPH STREET, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers Scythes Gorse Knives Axes, &c. Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS. Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters’ Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c., Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of every description. Shafts P. M. Axles American Buggy Handles Spokes \ ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &o. &c. KING BEOS., MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.



A SHBURTON S TORE 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 Town for , MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 355 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR’’ WIND MILL. • This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in.... ... 18 10 0 Oft. by24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48a 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, &c., &c. From the best makers, -which will be sold at most reasonable 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. 915 g “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 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. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH , BURTON. 396



FURNITURE ! FURNITURE ! ! Made to Order by QHARLES Jg RADER, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &C. Cheats of Drawers, 3ft. 6in. x 3ft. 6in., with five drawers, Price 70s. Scotch Chest of Drawers,' with six drawers, ’rice £5 10s. 1 Kitchen Cupboard, from 30s. Do. with Dresser, from 40s. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Furniture repaired and renovated. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD, Beyond Clark’s Grain Stores. For Sale, a Light Waggon, nearly new, in good order, Price £22. A good chance for anyone requiring a useful conveyance cheap. 346 c DAVIS’S Cheap FURNITURE AND BEDDING M AN.U FACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS I CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED} W DAVIS, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 259 c Eemoval. G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILORING AND OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO PROSPECT BUILDINGS, EAST STREET. DON’T PASS THIS BY !! S' TOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. F you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. EAD the following, then call and in- A spect the Goods. * ( YARDS READY ) 10001 to [IOOO ( CUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. SOsAMPLES TO SELECT FROmBO Comprising the following : German Cloths, plain and fancy, the most fashionable Beaver Cloths, suitable for Winter Scotch Tweeds, assorted Mosgiel ~ „ Kaiapoi ~ ~ West of England Cloths Bedford Cords Irish Frieze, &c., &c., THIS IS THE MAN FOR MB) MY MONEY, \OV GO TO 6 Prospect East Buildings, Street. CALL and inspect this Splendid Asaort ment before you order. MOTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. TYLE and Finish second to none. JUST ARRIVED— ryAA YARDS of the BEST fyAA /UU SUMMER GOODS. /UU 397



Business Notices. CONTINUATION OF THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., W 73 Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all oiir old Stock FOR GASH In preference to carrying it over to another season. Our motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RE TURNS, and we are glad to find the public ap preciate our efforts to serve them ; hence the EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS since coming to Ash burton. Prices of Goods at Home are greatly advanced, but we having purchased largelypreviously, our Customers will get the full benefit. Drapery. Lot of Japan Silks, at Is. per yard. worth 2s. fid Dress Goods, as low as fid. per yard. Winceys, at from sd; to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. fid. Wool Shawls, at 7s. 6d. to 12s. fid. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. fid. A Job Lot of Ladies’ Jackets. Collars and Cuffs, from fid. per pair. Real Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4s. to 7s. fid., to clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at fid. each. 2 „ ~ „ at Is. „ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Blue Blankets, at 10s. fid to 15s. fid, Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. fid. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at fid. each, Turkish Towels, at Is. to Is. fid. Boots. A few dozen Children’s Boots left, at Is. per pair. Boys’ Heavy Lace-ups—a Bargain—at 4s. . Ladies’ Kid Boots, from ss. per pair. Gents’ Boots, at our usual low prices Clothing, Etc. Men’s Overcoats, from 355. to 555. Men’s Waterproof Coats, as low as Bs. fid. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. fid. to 675. fid. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. fid. to 15s. fid. Men Hats, at 4s. 9d., ss. fid., to 7» fid. Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. fid.. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. fid. to 3s. fid. per yard. Floor Cloths, in great variety. Cocoanut Matting, all widths, very low. China Matting, unusually Cheap. Dressmaking. Dresses and Costumes made to order promptly. Prices moderate, and perfect fit guaranteed. ' ORR AND CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 915 g



Business Notices. 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 PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ' ROBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. RM. guarantees all work entrusted to , him to be turned out thoroughly . satisfactory and in good working order. _ A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. U 730c-960 m-3* mt CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRI-. ANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele, PRACTICAL BAKER AND CONFEC TIONER, (Of 21 years’ experience in Canterbury) nnHANKS the Public of Ashburton and J[. 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; water, 43.04 per 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, r white. The above analysis proves this sample of bread to be well-made, of good quality, and free from adulteration. A. W. Bickerton, Colonial Analyst. Study your health by using Pure Mid Wholesome Bread made by A. THIELE, Practical Baker and Conpectionee, And Sole Manufacturer of the Celebrated GERMAN RUSKS FOR INFANTS. 9600 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Rearer and Binder Experts, TTTISH to notify to Farmers, Con- V t 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. Jamesoil and Roberts, or at the workshop. AGENTS FOR THE OSBORNE STRING BINDER. "HE OSBORNE STRING BINDER HAS ARRIVED. We are prepared, to make arrangements ith Farmers, and others, to ipply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Ray, unction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated eamington , Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Tndmills, Tomb : Railings, and other astings. ' Price Lists on application. 176 u Boarding House, &c. SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE. A T A NDREW.B begs to inform A., * A the inhabitants of Rakaia and Surrounding District that he, has 1 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. 1130 DO you Want the News of the Day? Read the Ashburton Guardian, Price, One Penny.