The Ashburton Guardian.

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1880.

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT ETC. : . - SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandiae, Furniture and Effects, alsc Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. : weekly" SALE Erery SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. ■ SALE DS ATTENDED. Entries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 6a-252c W. H. Gnndry, ESTATE, AND STATION AGENT, GENERAL MERCHANT, ,i ■ ■ ' ■ AND "LICENSED LAND BROKER, East street, Ashburton. 318 J? R E D'K . pAVI TT , East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney .Drays, Newcastle and Malvern Coal (by the track load), Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, Ac., &c. ....... 320, Branson & Bbilean, TTINGRObsEkS; COMMISSION AND- Jjj ■ ' "General agents Agents Tor th q,. Aush-alas&titu - .. ■ Agents for .... 311 1 BRANSON & SOILEAU.



SAUNDERS BROS., MiLUERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND . AGENTS, .';A S KBUR T O N. : A.G E N T S ; ■ ’ FOB.'THE ' LONDON AND LANCASHIRE F I RE; IN S UR A NCE COMPANY, AND THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA (LIMITED). : 321 Surveyor, -Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND JAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors,. Triangle, Wakamli Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. . 374 W. H. BRISTOW, 1 UTHORISED GOVERNMENT 7 Purveyor, ; Licensed Under Land Transfer Act. ForcU and Newton’s Buildings* (next County.-Council offices,- Hereford street, Christcknrch. a 572 Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH j THOMAS COTTON .wishes to inform the travelling public between Ash burtom and Longbeacb that he has taken over the Coach Business from Mr. George Willcocl£S, ; ah.d hopes for a continuance of: the support hitherto accorded to his pre decessor. -- . , . • The fares by Cotton’s coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and l£d; per mile for Saturday return. . They are as under— ‘ Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., retumjßs. - -- - Waterfon to Ashburton, 3s. 6tL, ordi nary, 6s. return. --* !iJ ~ -** ' ‘ A ahrorTto Ashburton. 3s. ordinary, 5A return. ,r Wheatstone to Ashburton,. 2a. 6d. ordinary, 4a. return. . . i i . The coach f loaves 5 Longheach : daily; at 7.30 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 10 a.m.; and returns, leaving :the Booking, Office, Baldwih’s Gentral Hotel, each day at 4.30 p.Dj.. iTost Office, 4f 45 p. m. y 4g WilhP ; Street : , rims -the , COACH’ ; TrornM Aahburtoff Railway ’Station tcPGtfean Streiet* ■‘Alfore Forest, andMourit SoraerS jevfery Tuesday and Wednesday and’ Saturday atßp;m ~ ;:7 . ' r \ *y mHE GUARDIAN is. published every ■ JL evening; 1 day’s news, ' up to the Tiour of going to, press. o This is better .than buying a a^ehhy;weeMy. : : }



Business Notices. SUPPORT Local Industries. THE BEST POLICY IN NEW ZEALAND. T. R. HfIDDER & COMFY, IN addition to their large stock of manufactured and made-up Colonial Goods, have purchased the whole of the Kaiapoi Exhibits, FOR WHICH First prize was awarded, Being the best variety ever shown in New . Zealand.



T. R. H. & Compy., deeming ifc most important to encourage such industries, axe offering all Colonial-made goods at a less ratio of profit than imported articles. QO9 YARDS KAIA.POI TWEEDS. , Splendid patterns. 3a. 6d. per yard upwards. 7QA YARDS KAIAPOI FLANNELS. •I■OU;^White and colored. Is. 6d. 99 SPINDLES FINGERING WOOL. A most varied assortment of FINE WOOLS. SHIRTINGS, SERGES, GREY and WHITE BLANKETS, HOSE, HALF HOSE, &c. UNDERSHIRTS, BOYS’ and MEN’S SUITS. T. R. H. & Compy. would call especial attention to their enlarged well-assorted stock in each separate department, yet all Conveniently connected. No. 1 SHOP, WILLS STREET: SEWING MACHINES. Agents for 1,1 Singer,” “ Wertheim,” and “ Wanzer.” No. 2 SHOP, WILLS STREET: BOOTS AND MEN’S HATS. No. 3 SHOP, Corner of Wills Street and East Street: CLOTHING, MEN’S MERCERY, AND WOOLLENS. No. 4 SHOP, EAST STREET: DRAPERY AND SHOW ROOM.



No. 5 SHOP, EAST STREET: GROCERY AND PROVISION. No. 6 SHOP, EAST STREET: IRONMONGERY. Dressmaking and Tailoring Depart ments under most efficient management. T. R. H. & Compy. are greatly encour aged at the success of introducing the low price CASH SYSTEM, the secret of that success being.that T. R. H. & Co. buy in the best way and of the best brands, and sell at the smallest possible prices. T. R. H- & Compy. have already secured for the Christmas trade a large stock of that excellent NEW SEASON BOX TEA, Similar to the last Two Hundred Boxes sold. SUGARS, Yellow* Grey Crystals,. Brown Crystal, and purest White Crushed Loaf and Cut Lump. CURRANTS, ELEMES, SULTANAS, FRESH PLUMS, FIGS, MUSCATELS, COFFEE, SPICES, SPLENDID SMQKED HAMS AND BACON, i OLD CHEESE. YELLOW SOAP, (Made expressly for them), Kerosene, rCandjes, &c. ! TOBACCOS; ; Of the very best brands, Ruby Bar, Twist, Nailroad, Cut/in.tinsiand loose. \ t: OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. ' trifl



Business Notices. Aitken and Eoberts, URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. DIRECT SHIPMENTS RECEIVED EVERY MONTH. PRICES VERY REASONABLE. Respectfully invite your inspection of their LARGE and VARIED STOCK, which is now very complete. Electro-Plated and B.M. Goods, newest designs. Table and Pocket Cutlery, Baths, Sponges, Churns, Cheese Presses, Calf Weaners, Rope, Thedolites, Surveryors’ Cots and requisites, Hall and Umbrella Stands (choice designs), Marble and Slate Mantlepieces, Hearth Tiles, &c., Filters, Copper Sashcord, Oils and Paints, Scales, Fishing Tackle, Pumps, Chopping Machines. WELL ASSORTED SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashex. Street West. 569 J. S. McDonald, E W ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE, REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MALE AND FEMALE SERVANTS, Manchester Street Sooth, Christchurch. 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 Pro perties. Houses and Laud Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts Collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 570



J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1868.) : 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. 56G



C. W. DUCKWORTH, Gr R O C E R, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Near Strange’s Buildings. ) Goods Delivered at Christchurch Railway Station. Furnished Houses To Let at Sumner 42 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tfi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • Aj* moved into hie 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. 567



STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL,. MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. mHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- X pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. & STODDARD, gQg Proprietor.



French Cafe, TRIANGLE, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Hot Breakfast, Luncheon, Tea, and Supper, Is. Each. LUNCHEON PROM ELEVEN O’CLOCK ON SATURDAYS. Visitors to Christchurch will find every Accommodation at the above Establish ment. Beds Is. 668 WINES AND BEERS OF BEST BRANDS. EDWARDS AND GALBRAITH, Proprietor. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, CITY AND COUNTY COUNCILS, MUNCIPALITIES, &c. Ford and Ogdon, FIREBRICK AND DRAIN PIPE MANUFACTURERS SOUTH MALVERN AND CHRISTCHURCH. THE superior quality of our Glazed Stoneware DRAIN PIPES is now well estab lished and are highly commended by engineers, architects, and contractors in all parts of the Provincial District of Canterbury. Our Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles, &c., we can warrant to be equal, if not superior, to the best imported, and we are pie pared to execute orders at 20 per cent, less than the imported article. An inspection of our Ooods is respectfully invited, andean he seen at the Woiks, South J^Xalyerii) or the Christchurch Depot, opposite Railway Station. PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. EO R D A N D OGD ON . CHRISTCHURCH DEPOT, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. Orders for Messrs Soanes and Summerhays, licensees to put in pipe connections under the Christchurch Drainage Board, can be left at our. Depot, South Belt, and will be punctually attended to. . Hudson, Ridley, & Go., GENERAL IMPORTERS, HARDWARE, SI ATIONERY, &£, &c., , Wholesale and RETiiti MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH 128 g



Business Notices. Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots oi THE MAKER. Why Buy 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 i ditto Axles Axles Steps : Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto . Buckles &c. &c. KING BROS., MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.



SHBURTON gTORE The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. V 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 SCO T T BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE 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. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 9ft. by26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48a



Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. 6d. Leeds house formen’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for mens tweed SUITS, AT 255. Y EEDS HOUSE _U HATS. FOR STYLISH Leeds Honse, QASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401



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. 889 c Removal. G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILORING AND OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO PROSPECT BUILDINGS, EAST STREET. DON’T PASS THIS BY !! STOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IF you want Style, Fit, and Quality, •try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and iii : spect the Goods. ' LY AII:dS BEADY 1 1000 \ 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.,



NEW SADDLERY. &c„ &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS-MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next to Cookson’s Stablbs), 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., &e. From the best makers, which will be sold at most reasc liable 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. 9150 “ SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” rE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this, purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes-, etc., ; can, be . taken in all weathers, and .an inspection of his show cases and studio .walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he, has supplied himself with all the latest improvements ; in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty, of COPYING Pictures : also, and parties having a por trait of a friend; can have it multiplied to any extent.. ; -r ( .. ; ; Having secured the services of , an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can ’ be; satisfied'oh this point. ; Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. ; Gv.E. .Henry, PHOTO GRAPHIC s ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. ■- 1 396



THIS IS THE MAN FOB ym MY MONEY. i\o' I GO TO U* Peospect East: BUILDINGS* Street; CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before, you order. MOTTO: Small’ Profits and Quick Beturns. ■ Terms—Cash. ; : S' TYLE and. Finish second to none. JUST ABBIVED— YABDS of the BEST IVAA SUM ME E GOOD S. ■ < UU 397 Ball pbogbamme cabhs m ; very neat styles, with .Pencils and Bibbohs, printed at the Guaedian Office, East street, near Bail way Station,



Business Notices. Miss Buckman, MIL LI NE R, DR ES S MAKER, Ladies’ Habit Maker, JUVENILE OUTFITTER, &c., &c., (From Melbourne, and of PETER STREET, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Military Out fitting Establishment), ’ RESPECTFULLY 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 terms. P. S. —Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have their patterns cut and.fitted, with full instructions as'to style and making up; Miss Buckman also guarantees a perfect Fit in every case. PETER STREET, ASHBURTON, , Near Quill’s Commercial Hotel, , Adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Military Out- fitting Establishment. . 633 K. GK Bu^bn, TAILOR & OUTFITTER, WISHES to thank his numerous friends and customers' for the patronage he lias 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 £l Is.; Vests from 12s. Gd. Trousers strapped and cuficd at a few hours’notice. . V ■ ■ Address— ■ R. : G. R UX T O N, Adjoining, Quill’s Commercial .Hotel,. Peter, Street, near Railway Station



634 Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, Alford Forest Road. HAVING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should he a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders promtly attended to. 619 JOHN A N DERSON, Canterbury Foundry’, Ohristchureh, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND l- FOR. MESSRS. AVELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on sale for next season, Wood’s and other makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire and extras for all kinds of Wire Binders. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Glayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & ; HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 614 . East street. E, /N R A I N S T O. R VJT Opposite the Borough Hotel, MANCHESTER - SfRE ET, ■ ■, Chbistchtleoh, James Clark, Late of Ashburton, PROPRIETOR. Every description of Grain Bought for Cash, and sold at Cheapest rates. . .609.



Business Notices. Wood & Co., BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, WINNERS of EiraCand Second Prizes ' for Ale and Porter at the Agri-; cultural Show at Christchurch and : Ash burton.—-All Orders promptly attended to.. .• 375



James Scarlet. JAMES SCARLET, Butcher, Chertsey, ; i begs to intimate to the Public gene- , rally that MEAT,' of First-class quality, is always obtainable at a moderate charge at hip shop. • ■ _ ■ . . A Cart, drives round the district on Tuesdays and Fridays. 381



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 to.ols, 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 j at exceedingly, low' rates. . The advertiser doing all thej work: himself, will be a sufficient guarantee for all orders en trusted to him. , 594 M EDICAL H A L L, ASHBURTON. ■ Established 1874 J. M. CAMBEHIG®,;;: CHEMIST. 1 PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO 'THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. . •: =*; .prescriptions; ' : ACCURATELY PREPARER. ‘ Open on, Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m.j 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. •



PRACTICAL WATCH Sr MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BGBT. MUBKAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAR, ASHBURTON. RM. guarantees'all work-entrusted to-" . ‘him to be turned out thoroughly - satisfactory and in good working order. A well-assorted stockiof 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 r Road Board Office), . •-< BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON; ■ ?■ 7 . 730c-960 : ■ DAVIS'S Cheap euXniture,, AN D . BEDD.IN G . .. MAN U FACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. ' VERY article Sold at Christchurch Peices, arid guaranteed best of material and workmanship. PUNE R A LS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY' FURNISHED W DAVIS, MUORE STREET, ASHBURTON. . 259



SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper ,: and Binder ~ Experts, YYTISH to -notify to - Farmers; ’ Con- 1 YY 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 be all wr : Ma or co Or and Os We are prepared'to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others,-to , supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Ray, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton.



Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb ; Railings, and ; other Castings. Price Lists on application. 1760 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. T AWRY AND SON, Norton Farm I 1 Seafield, return thanks to their patrbna for the hearty support accorded to ' them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery; .and General Storej and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that; their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers; . .;' , LaWry. and; Son .beg, to inform ■ their • friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, _ that; .their Bread) Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days .given-below s— ,f.-, Seafield to Kyle, and Acton-r-WEpNIiS-- DAYS.; . . > Seafield to Wakanui Homestead; Waka nui : School, and Creek, back’ by Christie’s Road— Thursdays; ■■■•■ . ; ; . < > .Seafield to* North Seafield, Charing Gross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. , In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of-.the Gart : may be deft r the Stored Norton ‘ Farin,Beafield j -,Wakaniii (School, with . Mr. Gifiney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle';;: and -with Mr‘Brown ’ blacksmith, Cloiitarf. ■-> : LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FAEMi - ; Seafield; Butchers,. Bakers, GeneralYStoeh* keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants; A G ENTS ■ ’3a R THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN;