THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1880.



Matson, Cox, and Go. 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 Hie District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Eat 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 CEI.EBR \TED THRESHING MACHINES • • ' 44g T. Bullock. friHE Undersigned begs to intimate to I former constituents and settlers generally that he has , RETURNED TO BUSINESS ’ AS Auctioneer, Estate, ■ ■ AKD GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. rnHE UNDERSIGNED will hold his JL 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. JgAZAAR, • BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer EOR SALE, CHEAP —9 acres S roods’ being Lot 161, on Tancred and Allan’s Estate, situated close to the North Town Belt. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. JOR SALE, CHEAP—A Sherriff Bradcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. F EQR SALE--Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken pp, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK TJIOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections Jj in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP A Quarter acre of good land, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of four rooms. Terms liberal. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Section No. 12, Trevorton, on which is erected a well-built four-roomed Cottage. It is securely fenced. The Garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a de sirable properly, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. SECTIONS FOR SALE at SMITH -3 FIED, opposite the Agricultural and ’as total Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms —Small de posit Cash ; balance by instalments. * . T. BULLOCK. THOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A JJ PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wak£triui \ 266 „ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve • ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 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, Street, will be Sold very r 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. fTHO LET —Commodious BOARDING- I . HOUSE in Bast Street. T. BULLOCK. LET, a Four-roomed COTTAGE, in TINWALD, facing the Main ti Road. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, a Four-roomed COTTAGE, situated on the North Town Belt, opposite the High School Site. T. BULLOCK. mO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ I 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. ONEY TO LEND. 100 TRUST FUNDS on First-class hold Security, at current rate of in t, Also, the sum of £l5O. ;ent for the South British Fire and he Insurance Company. T. BULLOCK. Educational. PROFESSIONAL. MR. M'LACHLAN, of the Wakanui School, is prepared to receive a limited number of Pupils for instruction on the Piano and Harmonium. 9§os Terms on Application.



Board and Residence. 1 ; (..).» IvD AND LODGING, 17s. per i'f week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. Public Companies. riIHE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1860. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F. I. A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLY OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Ofliccs 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. IG9-218co THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMI I ED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881, SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its care fur 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 superin 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 Clu-istchurch. 283 a Sporting. mm S& BURTON RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, November, 17 and iS, 1880. FIRST DAY, 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 50 sovs. Distance, 2 miles, over S flights of about 3ft. 6in,-high hurdles. Nomination I sov.; acceptance 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap Hurdle Race of 20 sovs. Distance, i)4 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.; ac ceptance, 2 sovs. 2 miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs.; welter weights for age ; gentleman riders, who must be members of the Ashburton Racing Club. Entrance 2 sovs. I>4 mile. District horses only. 5. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs. No weight under Bst. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for any surplus to go to tire 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 So 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. ; 1 mile. For dis trict horses only. 4. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs. : for all horses beaten at this meeting ; nomina tion 1 sov. ; acceptance 2 sovs.; 1 mile. 5. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 15 sovs.: (Ist horse, 10 sovs ; 2nd horse, S sovs.) Catch weights ; 3 miles ; nomina tion 10s. ; acceptance I sov. District horses only.| Rules and Regulations. Qualification fee £2 2s. ; members of the Ashburton Racing Club fice. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall he decided by the Stewards, whose decisions in all cases shall be final. A district horse shall mean 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 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 be entertained unless L2 2s be deposited, which will he 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 he paid to the Secretary not later than nine p.m. on the night of Monday, November 15th. Ali entries to be sealed 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. ASHBURTON WOOL - SCOURING WORKS. JjILEECE WOOL, LOCKS, and Pieces scoured at lowest current rates. 316 CYRUS HOMERSHAM. Q. 0 0 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, T A N C R E D STREET, Ashburton. 435



Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED FROM EUROPE, per “ Crusader,’ A LARGE consignment of SUMMER A GOODS for GENTLEMEJN’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 tha: 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. 982a-4460 NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. TAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 F. 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. 1 641 S. Shearer, TIN WALD. 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. 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. R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT, and GENERAL AGRICULT URAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. All repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370 NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. nnHE 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 ‘nis yards, corner of CAMERON AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Roberts, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 2J7fi-884c Proprietor



Business Notices. james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashbuetos A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hat d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., 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., 'T R A I N MERCHANT ■>, RAKAIA. 36 CHERTSEY. 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 in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 Wm. 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. YTTHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, \V 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 MA KER 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 &Co., WESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, JJEG to inform the inhabitants of the surrounding country that they have started a General BLACKSMITH and SHOEING ESTABLISHMENT, where they hope by civility and attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit and obtain a share of their patronage. 344 EDWARD H. BUTLER. Westerfield Store. E. H. BUTLER HAS much pleasure in informing the Public generally that he intends Opening a GENERAL STORE in the township of Westerfield, when he will be prepared to Supply first-class articles in Grocery, Men’s Clothing, and General Farm Stores. E.H.B. will he 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. Mg -<■' - D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable prices. 309 DANIEL FITZPATRICK. REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OAA AAA FEET of BOARDS and *>UUIUUU 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 siae, length, or quantity. 738 a



Business Notices EPICAL HALL, A S H BURTON. 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. in. Marsh & Groves. 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 Bates. Commodious Loose Boxes for Entire Oats, Chaff, and Hay on Sale. N.B, — Parcels and telegrams received here will command immediate attention, iio 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 sth, until further notice. EVERETT BROS. & CO. 5°5 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. jar- Note the address— C. HAWKINS, PRACTICAL BOOT & SHOEMAKER Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. Note—No connection with any other shop. 8150 CHANGE OF PROPRIETARY. ITIHE 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 1 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, BEITNETTO, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 814 c 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 op repairs. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. GOOD PRICE GIVEN POR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 248 c



Bns'n - Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF . NEW GOODS AT ORB, & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW SPRING G GODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. • ALSO,-. r ' fJIHE Stock,in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, Gundby, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF-PRICE. CONSISTING OF CARPETS, MATTING BLANKETS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES &o ORR AND CO. September Ist" 18801 841c-1820



Business Notice. EM ED LANDER BROTHERS. TO REDUCE STOCK, AND MAKE ROOM FOR New Goods —Novelties—New Goods !! FMEDLANDER BROS, are just opening, in addition to their well selected stock —Best quality only in French Merinos ; Brown, Dressed and Striped Hollands ; Check, Piques, and Marcella Muslins ; Crochet Antimacassers, from 2s. Bd. Beautiful Lac e Curtains—large variety. Muslin Long Curtains, a varied choice. Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds—of every description. Grey and White Sheeting—all widths; extra stout bleached and twilled Sheeting. Saxony Welsh Flannels ; Strong Real Welsh Flannels. FELT CARPETS—Splendid Patterns. Cocoa Mattings in lyd., l|yd., and liyd. widths. Table Cloths and Table Baizes ; Velvet Pile Table Covers ; Horrocks’ wellknown Long Cloths ; White and Colored Quilts ; All-wool Plaids—the very best. A Rare selection of New Dress Stuffs and Dress Buttons. Crochet Cotton, in reels and skeins ; Brook’s 500-yd. reels of cotton —best for machine use. Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns ; Paton and Son’s Alloa Yarns. "P£l Q ItaEq o rea l variety, I Cotton and Union Sheetings ; Floor Cloths DldililVv bo f r om 12s. upwards. | choice patterns ; Cocoa Mats—various sizes. WOOL GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES AND RIBBONS—A well assorted stock. Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, Wool Fringes—all shades ; also handsome Black Silk Fringes, Piece Velvets, Ribbon Velvets, &c. A splendid assortment of Scotch Needlework. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs —bargains. The above goods are imported direct from the manufacturers, and will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, in order to reduce the stock. —o Outfitting Department. This department is now replete with the most fashionable and serviceable goods, and exhibits a splendid variety of Men’s and Youths’ OVERCOATS and ULSTERS. JUVENILE DEPARTMENT. —Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits—in all shapes ; Tweed Galatea Suits ; Hats, in large variety ; Trousers and Vests ; Moleskin Trousers ; Crimean Shirts ; Collars,Braces, Ties, &c. MEN’S DEPARTMENT. —Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits, Sac Suits, Paget Suits, Trousers and Vests —fashionable shapes, and fit guaranteed ; Waterproof Coats in Great Variety ; Men’s Blouses and Overalls, American Duck (patented); Hard and Soft Felt Hats, all sizes ; Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants ; Colored andwhite Moleskin Trousers; Soft Twill Cotton Shirts —splendid value ; Crimean Shirts, remarkably cheap ; White Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back); White Long Cloth Shirts, in pleats and military fronts, remarkably cheap ; Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose ; Super Hand-Knit Half Hose ; Novelties in Silk Scarfs and Ties ; Novelties in Braces and Mufflers; Novelties in Linen and Paper Collars. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF ENGLISH AND COLONIAL •.MANUFACTURE. Implements, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES; ; Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R.B.,and R.C., and extras for same ; Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same ; Drays, 2i, 2|, and 3 axles ; Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows ; Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers ; Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines ; best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees ; BentalTs Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes ; Corrugated Iron, from Gto 9 feet, best brands ; Ryland’s best Fencing Wire, No. 6to 11; Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. Also a very large Stock Douglas’and Gould’s American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (1|; 1£ and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. We have always on hand a large assortment of Saddles, Shaft, Leading, and Plough HARNESS. Horse- Cloths in every variety. The Deering Twine Binder Was awarded the Gold Medal at Ashburton, six machines competing. It also took the Special Prize at the Oamaru trial, etc, Having been appointed Sole Agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. . The New Improved Althonse Yaneless Windmill Is now on Exhibition erected in front of our Store. Prices are lowered, and are within the reach of everybody, we therefore invite the public to examine the same. . o— - • Ironmongery Department. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce the prices to lowest ' remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of: household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes ; Electroplated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Locks, and general builders Ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glazier’s and paperhangera materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds ; Raw. and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings. etc., etc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Black smiths’ and Farriers’ tools on hand. A limited assortment of Patent American and Colonial Washing Machines. o- Grocery Department. The above Department is now well stocked with New Season’s TEAS, in half-chests and boxes; Green and Pekoe Tea, for mixing purposes. Superior Mauritius, SUGARS white and brown Crystals and Counters. “ Venus Twist” and “ Nail Rod” TOBACCO ; “ Centennial” Cut-up Tobacco (Golden Leaf), in quarter-pound tins and half-pound packets. PIPES of every description. Currants, Elemes; Sultanas Muscatells and Figs (all New Fruit); Jordan and Shell Almonds, Barcelona Nuts. Neaves’ Infant Food, and Robinson’s Patent Groats and Barley. French Prunes, Bottled Fruits, Essences, Spices, etc. A large stock of English and Colonial Con-, fectionery. A full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, Fish, etc. New Jams, Marmalade, Red and Black Currant and Apple Jellies. Van Houten’s and Fry’s Extract of Cocoa, in quarter-pound and half-pound tins. Cheese Rennet Extract and Extract of Annato. PERFUMERY AND PATENT MEDICINES OF EVERT DESCRIPTION. China and Glassware. We Invite inspection of this Department in particular, as we have just unpacked Nineteen Crates of General CROCKERY, consisting of richly enamelled and gilt, white and gold, enamelled and plain Toilet Sets; white and gold China Cups and Saucers—small size ; Dinner Services, complete ; and Soup Turreenes; Hot-water Jugs, in sets, etc., etc. And Eight Casks of GLASSWARE, consisting of Seta of Cut and Pressed Decanters, Water Caratfes, Tumblers, Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. o- ■ INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. ERIE D LANDER BROS- Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company.