THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1880.



Public Notices . A NY person having unimpr.ivevl Town .'■lx. or Suburban Suctions for Sab; at a reasonable price will hear of a Cash Pur chaser by addressing a letter to A. B. C., care of Mr. Douglas, Postmaster, Ash burton, stating area, locality, and price. None but principals dealt with, and those persons not in a position to give a title for cash need not apply. 492 AN APOLOGY. CHARLES NEATE, Chemist, T>EGS to apologise to innumerable I) Customers for tho inconvenience caused them while REMOVING TO NEW PREMISES, NEXT Mr. Bullock’s Auction Rooms, ,469 - EAST STREET. ALL DEBTS due to Ashburton Herald and Guardian business must be Paid to Mr. S. E. Poynxz, on behalf of the Assignees, at the Guardian Dflice, East street, Ashburton, and his receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge. S. SAUNDERS, For Self and Co-Assignees. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. -fiji HE ANNUAL SHOW op STOCK, -PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, ■ &c., WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY - , 16th NOVEMBER. Entries must be made with the Secretary not later than Tuesday, 9th November. • Members will oblige by forwarding their Subscriptions at an early date. GEORGE JAMESON, 326. Secretary. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. PRIVATE PRIZE LIST. W. Montgomery and Co. (Limited), £3 3s.—For the best dry Draught Mare. L. E. Corsbie, £3.—For the best Yearling Colt or Filly by Tribune ; £2 —For the second best ditto. H. Matson and Co., £3 3s. —For the best Yearling Draught Colt. John Carter, £3 3s. —For the best Year ling Colt or Filly by Dexter. £3 3s. —For the best foal by Dexter. Hodder and Co., dress value £1 Is. (in addition to the Association’s Prize) —-For the best Fresh Butter. R. Wilkin and Co., £3 3s.—For the best Yearling Draught Filly. W> Anderson, a Ladies’ Bridle (in addi tion to the Association’s Prize) —For the best Ladies’ Hack. New Zealand Losn and Mercantile Agency Company, silver cup, value £4 4s.— For the largest prize-taker in long woolled sheep. Friedlander Bros., £3 3s.—For the best Carriers’ Spring Dray made in the County. Sealey Bros., £1 Is.—For the best Three 41b Loaves of Bread made from Ash burton Flour. M. Stitt, £2 2s. (in addition to the Associ ation’s Prize). —For the best High Jump. Orr and Co., £1 Is.—For the best collec tion of Vegetables grown by an Amateur. P. Cunningham and Co., £3 3s. —For the best collection of Farm Seeds. R. W. Shearman, £2 2s.—For the best round of Cured Corned Beef ; and £1 Is. for the second best, if there are at least three exhibits ; and 10s. Gd. for the third best, if there are five ex hibits ; • the round not to be under 201 b nor over 501 b weight, and to be fixed at a price per lb to be mentioned at the time of entry. The judges to take into consideration quality of beef and form of rounds. GEORGE JAMESON, 455 Secretary. Boarding House, &c. SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE. 1 T i NDREWS begs to inform _/\_ l fj ■ xx 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 a Public Companies. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASLA (LIMITED). Established 1860. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton — S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. IG9-218c« THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY , (LIMITED). . WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. . SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to superb, tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely - upon ' their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. /Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 2830



Alfred Harrison. 1 ATI) A DAY, 13th NOYBMipiR, 12 o’clock. AT, F il E D II has been fa-vott ? lnst™cki ons from the iii (lie estate oMDohn Thomp sO'irio’ sell by public auctkjp, at his rooms, the whole of his stock of# FANCY MODS, / Also-—Gas and Coffee Urn, and a quantity of useapil articles. - ! 497. AC Fill HARRISON, Auctioneer. ißamsj/rs, Solicitors, &c. THOMPSON, Bakutsteu _,,asd-j ■SowciaoH, Hereford street, Christchurch, begs to announce that he has opened a Branch Oflice in Saunders’ Buildmgs, East street, Ashbur ton, under the charge of Mr. Edwin Wad man, who will receive instructions and at tend to clients on his account. 45S C. W. Ireland, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 393 Branson & Purnell, B ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 394 Railway Notices. Y. ' y|>TX R NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) AGRICULTURAL SHOW AND RACES AT CHRISTCHURCH. Nov. 9, 10, 11, 12. ORDINARY Single Fare Tickets will be issued from all stations to Christ church, on Nov. 6,8,9,10,11, and.l2, avail able for return up to Wednesday, Nov. 17. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s office, Christchurch, Nov. 1, 1880 400 rO, e y. r. “it NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Christchurch Section. ) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR RACES, November 9th, 11th, and 12th, AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW DAYS, November 9th and 10th, 1880. RACE DAYS ONLY. Railway Communication direct to the Course. riIRAINS WILL RUN from Christ § church to Race-Course at short intervals from 11.30 a.m. to 1.0 p m. From Race-Course to Christchurch at short intervals from 3.30 p.ra. up to half an hour after the lust race. The Race Trains will not stop at any intermediate place between Christchurch and Race-Course to pick up or set down passengers.



RACE DAYS AND SHOW DAYS. The 4 20 p.m. Train from Christchurch to Ashburton will leave at 5.20 p.m., and be correspondingly late at each station to destination. Other Trains on the Christ church-Ashburton Section as per Time Table. E A R E S. Christchurch to Race-Course Terminus, including Admission to the Course : First Class Carriages ... 3s. Gd. Second Class, or Seated Wagons ... ... 2s. Gd. Ordinary Tickets and Free Passes will not be available for any of the Race Trains. Ordinary Single Fare Tickets issued from any Station to Christchurch on November 6th, Bth, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, will be available for RETURN up to and including Wednesday, the 17th November. Goods Traffic will be entirely suspended on the 10th November. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager’. Traffic Manager’s Office, 4GB Christchurch, Nov. 4th, 1880. Hotels. PORT ITT IN E OB T W IN E fok TNYALIPS. Invalids. fjpHOS. QUILL begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and district that he can supply them with PORT WINE OP THE FINEST QUALITY (suitable for Invalids), as shipped direct by Warre Brothers, of London, one of the oldest houses in the Oporto Trade. Note Aduiiess — QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 7510-336 c Lost. £1 Beward. 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 Friedlander Bros, will receive the above Reward. 487



To STATION-HOLDERS, LAN DEI) PROP FARMERS, CATTLiE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH ED RTON AND SURRODND 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 thej' have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above lino ; 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. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew A 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. 333g-995c



Matson, Cox, and Co. ItIATSON, CoX & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business vvill include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, "Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, Ac., and General Agency,. They will hold throughout tire District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock ; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Timvald, Eat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, Ac., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, A CO., Agents for Robey A Co.’s CKLEIiKATKI) THRESHING M -.CHINES 44« T. Bullock. rnllE Undersigned begs to intimate to I former constituents and settlors generally that ho has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BA Z A AR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. rnHE UNDERSIGNED will hold his I next SALE- of Properties On SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13. Parties wishing to offer any Property will please furnish particulars as soon as possible. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. j 3 AZAAR, BURNETT STREET. SatnrdayHorse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer FOR SALE, CHEAP—O acres 3 roods, being Lot 101, on Tailored and Allan’s Estate, situated close to the North Town Belt. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. 171 OR SALE, CHEAP A Shorriff ' Bradcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE- Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken np, 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. “|7IOR SALE, CHEAP—Section No.- Jj 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 ’astoral Association’s Grounds and iounty Saleyards. Terms —Small de osit Cash ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. T7IOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A JO PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 2C6 ~ 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. 3(30 ~ 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 37, Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TlO LET—Commodious BOARDING HOUSE in East Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, a Four-roomed COTTAGE, in TINWALD, facing the Main South Road. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK. O LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, a Four-roomed COTTAGE, situated on the North Town Belt, opposite the High School Site. T. BULLOCK. BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, nate in Havelock street, late in the mpation of Geo. Worner. There is a ree-stalled stable, and other necessary ildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Tyj- ONEY TO LEND. £3OO TRUST FUNDS on First-class Freehold Security, at current rate of in terest. Also, the sum of £l6O. • Agent for the South British Fire and Marine Insurance Company. 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.



For Sale. Poyntz & Co. y | AYE FOR SALE, on advantageous JljL and easy terms of payment, the following TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES: — A good five-roomed House, on quarter acre of laud, 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, 4G6, 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 aero, well fenced and planted, on N.E. Belt. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates. Sporting. SHBURTON RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, [ November, 17 and 18, ISBO. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 50 sovs. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles. Nomination 1 sov.; acceptance 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap Hurdle Race of 20 sovs. Distance, T J'2 mile, over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles. Nomination 1 sov.; acceptance I sov. District horses only. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 70 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each for acceptors. Nomination, 2 sovs. 5 ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs.; welterweights for age ; gentleman riders, who must lie members of the Ashburton Racing Club. Entrance 2 sovs. \ l / 2 mile. District horses only. $. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs. No weight under Sst. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for any surplus to go to the fund. Post entry, I sov. ; about I % mile. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase Handicap of 30 sovs. : over 2 miles of fair hunting country ; nomination I sov. ; acceptance 2 sovs. District horses only. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 50 sovs. : nomination 2 sovs. ; acceptance 2 sovs. ; Weights to be declared at 9 p.m.-on the evening of the first day’s racing : miles. 3. Farmers’ Plate of 30 sovs. : weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; I mile. 4. District Farmers’ Plate, of 30 sovs.; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs; I mile. For district horses only. 5. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs. : for all horses beaten at this meeting; nomina tion 1 sov. ; acceptance 2 sovs.; I mile. 6. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 15 sovs.: (Ist horse, lb sovs; 2nd horse, 5 sovs.) Catch weights ; 3 miles ; nomina tion 1 os. ; acceptance I sov. District horses only. Rules and Regulations. Qualification fee £2 2s. ; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the Stewards, whose decisions in all cases shall be final. 1 A district horse shalhnean a horse which has been commonly resident in, and owned by a resident in the County previous to Sept. 1, 1880. and up to the date of the 1 forthcoming meeting; provided always that any district horse shall not be disqualified from having run in his bona fide owner’s name in races outside the County during the above-mentioned term. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will he entertained unless L2 2s be deposited, which will. be. forfeited should the protest, in the opinion of the Stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in ■ the hands of the Secretary, addressed to Quill’s Commercial Hotel, not later than nine p.m. on Tuesday, November 2nd. Weights will be published on Saturday, November 13th. Acceptances and Sweeps to be paid to the Secretary not later than nine p.m. on the night of Monday, November 15th. All entries to be scaled and addressed to the Secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in other than his declared colors will be fined one sovereign. Horses walking over will receive only half the stakes. JAMES WILKIE, 275 g Hon. Sec. ’ Business Notices. REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OAA AAA FEET of BO ARDS 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. -pLEEOE WOOL, LOCKS, and Pieces scoured at lowest current rates. 31G CYRUS HOMERSHAM. NOTICE. A SMITH, Machinist, having made • arrangements with Mr. J. R. Steele for a portion of bis Premises, begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and district that he is open for Repairing and Adjusting every description of Sewing Machine and Galvanic Apparatus. First-class Workmanship guaranteed. Medical Coils and Batteries made to order on the most improved principle. 358 O O D NEWS. GREAT REDUCTION. FORE-QUARTERS LAMB, each Is. Gd. HIND-QUARTERS DO. ... 2s. Od. Beef and Mutton at proportionate rates. Every description of Small Goods always on hand. Hams and Bacon, Quality guaranteed. O. Digby, BUTCHER, Tancbed street, Ashburton. 435



Enair---: Notices. JUST AL ';] Vr.D FEOM EUROPE, per “ Crusader,’ A LARGE consignment of SUMMER. GOODS 'for GENT I TOMER’S CLOTHING, embracing Fancy Cb>ibs ami Two eels of every description. Having been carefully selected by our selves, wc can conficntly recommeml them, both for quality and elegance of design. A. Craighead & Co., : TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Taxcred 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., Made to Order. All Orders promptly attended to. !)82a-4450 NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for .ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. A.ll orders to be left at the Works, Park sxrcet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. : 386 F. S. Shearer, TINWALD. A GRICULTUR AL ENGINEER, lu x'3L 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. v : 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. Jsgr-Note the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD. 641 NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. ANDREW YOUNG desires tb 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 Rays 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. 340 Wm... Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck 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. B. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT, and GENERAL AGRICULTURAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. All repairs, neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370 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 THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form his friends and the public gene rally, that he has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red. and White Pine FLOORING LINING SKIRTING , ARCHITRAVES MOULDINGS and will ipen the same OCTOBER Ist, 1880, at Ais yards, corner of CAMERON AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Roberts, ASHBU RTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 2170-884 c Proprietor



Busir.-'s Notices ■]yj EPICAL HALL, X A S II IiUETON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBEIDGE, 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. 319 Marsh & Groves. -pANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 312 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 Entire Oats, Chaff, and Hay on Sale, A r . B.— Parcels and telegrams received here will command immediate attention. 3 io . HUGH MUIR. TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT AT EVERETT BROS & CO. HAVELOCK STREET, E. B. and Co. will give 10 per cent. Dis count, or, in other words, will take off TWO SHILLINGS for every Pound’s worth of goods purchased. TERMS—CASH. From this day, October stli, until further notice. EVERETT BROS. & CO. . y : 505 c BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS I To Meet the Times. C HAWKINS, the Cheap Boot and , Shoemaker, TINWALD (opposite the Post Office), has determined to CLEAR OUT his large and well-selected Stock at sweeping prices. Only one trial will convince the public of the genuine cheapness of his Stock. His own make equally reduced. Come and see for your selves. jsvf- Note the address—> 0. HAWKINS, PRACTICAL BOOT & SHOEMAKER Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. Note—No connection with any other shop. 815 c CHANGE OF PROPRIETARY. PTIHE UNDERSIGNED has much pleasure in announcing to the in habitants of Ashburton and district that he has TAKEN OVER the BUSINESS of Mr. J. S. SAVAGE, East street, Ash burton, and respectfully solicits a con tinuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on his predecessor, trusting by keeping a choice assortment of all classes of FRUIT, CONFECTIONERY, &c., to merit a fair share of the public support. T. BENNETTO, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. . 814 c j Removal. 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. 248 c



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORE & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW SPRING : GOOD S EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE.; ALSO, f j IHE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will he SOLD at about r f . half-price;. CONSISTING OB’ CARPETS, MATTING BLANKETS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES &c ORR AND CO. September Ist. 18801 841c-1820