THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1880.



Public Notices. S H E R SHEARING will commence at DinuW Monday, December 6th. Price 15s. pc 100. Apply, SAUNDERS BROTHERS. 65' J-MPORTANT TO FARMERS Osborne Harvesting - Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bin< with both string and wire, pric* - L7O. Ditto 7 ditto, with iron road wheel and patent lifting apparatus , ; -price L 75. String attachments - to fit on old wir< Binderi, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent t( our store. ; Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers ' ,and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Deliverj Reapers and Mowers. Oshome No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS; FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand— ' ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624 Christchurch. McDougali’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. - A true; specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece, Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 50ib. kegS ’ WILKIN & CO., j-• - New Zealand Wool Stores, 627 j’- .-v : Christchurch. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. SUBSCRIBERS, either in Town or Country, who may have reason to com plain of any Irregularity in the Delivery of the Guardian; are requested to com municate with, the undersigned, when immediate attention will be paid to such complaints. 1.;..; CHAS. DIXON.



v- ponsoltations.'. WILT JAM COLLINS’ CONSULTA ;i;TIQN.Nd l- : - : - - - ON THE CHAMPION RACE, To be rudforih Melbourne on the Ist Januany, 1881. : Forty-nine Nominations. 1,000 Consultors at 10s. Each. Firstprize, £l4O ; second, £lO5 ; third, £75 ; starters and non-starters divided, £130; all net. In forwarding cheques, please add exchange. Twd stamps needed j one for reply, and one for result. To be drawn as soon as filled. Dunedin Cup Consultation to follow, for, same amount. Address;W. CdiajNS & Co., Auctioneers, StrathaUan street, Tirnaru. 650 FRIEDLANDER’S CONSCLTA . . ; TION, No. 1, ON THE CHAMPION RACE, To be run for in Melbourne on January 1, . 1881.



FORTY-NINE NOMINATIONS. 1000 SUBSCRIBERS, AT 10s. EACH. First Prize ... ' ... £l4O "l Second Prize ... ... 105 ( Third Prize: . ... 75 i-All net. Starters (divided) ... 65 [ Non-starters (divided) ... 65J In forwarding cheques, please add ex change. ’ Two stamps needed, one for reply and one for result. . To be drawn as soon as filled. : - ■ Address- H. FRIE-DL AND ER, : Tobacconist, P. O. Box 117, ; Timaku. 548 - J. L. FLEMING’S Gf rand Consultation, No. 2, ON THE. LC WER HEATHCOTE CUP, To be run Dec. 27, 1880. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First horse ... £l4O Second do. ... ... ... 90 Third. dp. : ... . ... ... 50 Starters an dnon-starters (divided) 220 It cheques are sent, exchange must be added and stamps for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., High street, Triangle, Christchurch. N.B.—Note the address. 612 j. L. FLEMING’S G rand. Consultation, No. 3, ■ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1881. 3,000 Subscribers, at £1 each. First horse ... ... ...£750 Second do. ; : ... ... ... 500 Third do. ... ... ... 250 Other Starters (divided) ... 500 Non-starters (divided)... ... 1000 If cheques are sent, exchange must be added and stamps for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., ‘ High street, Triangle, Christchurch. N.B.—Note change of address. 613 c O N S U L T A T I O N No. I . ON DUNEDIN CUP, 1881. STAR PROBLEM. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £l. First ... ... ... £BOO ' Second ... .... ... 400 Third v . ... / 200 Starters-'”... ... ... 250 Non-Starters , 350 Total , ...£2,000 39 Nominations. Address —STAR PROBLEM, -Care of C.- J. HARRIS, Star and Garter Hotel, jfe Or, Box 10, P. 0., Oamaru. Consultation will be opened im mediately after No. 1 closes. £SO PRIZE. 1. A Special Prize of £SO will be awarded to ariy correspondent who First places the first three horses in their rela tive position? in the Cup, 2. Letters received each day will be kept distinct, and opened after the race, in order of priority, as received, until win ner is found; 3. If the horses be correctly placed by more than one person on the same day, such persons to divide prize. Each letter must have a 2d. stamp enclosed, or not eligible for competition. Letters received from Noveifiber 22nd, 1880, to February 23rd, 1881 r inclusive. : 4. A Committee of five to superintend their decision to be final. Address—D, 6. PRIZE, Care dm .J. HARRIS/ = Star and Garter Hotel, 602 Or, Box 10, P. 0.. Oamaru. THE GUARDIAN i», on evoiy Tea Table in Ashburton. '



For Sale. Gr EA S S STRIPPERS. TWO SCOTTS’ GRASS STRIPPERS ’ FOR SALE CHEAP. 658 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. FOE. SALE, BY TENDER. THE GOODWILL and PLANT of a first-class LIVERY STABLE; to gether with a Line of Royal Mail Coaches in full running order. Tenders are invited for the purchase of a Coaching and Livery Business, carrying the Royal Mails between the Orari Rail way Station and the Waihi Bush, via Geraldine, together with all necessary plant, including Two Coaches, capable of carrying twenty-five passengers each ; Double and Single Buggies, Brake i, Twelve superior Horses, Harness, Ac. There is an opening for an enterprising man, seldom to be met with. The busi ness has been establisl ed five years, and lias been, and is, steadily increasing. Satisfactory reasons given for disposal. Tenders to close at NOON on DECEM BER 31st, 1880, to be endorsed “ Tenders for Coaching Business,” and forwarded to the undersigned, from whom all particu lars may be obtained. POYNTZ & CO., Ashburton ; Or, KENNEDY & OARTEE, Proprietors, 628 Geraldine. Poyntz &> Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES:— A good five-roomed House, on quarter acre of land, within three or four chains of the East Town Belt. A compact four-roomed House, with one acre of land, well fenced. Three quarters of an acre laid down as a paddock. A nice four-roomed House on half-acre of land, near the Gas Works, well finished throughout. Town Sections, 742, 743, 465, 466, 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 acre, well fenced and planted, on N. E. Belt. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595



Sporting. TROTTING CLUB. PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME (Subject to alterations.) DECEMBER 1.6 th, 18 80. List of Officers ; Starter, N. McLean, Esq.; Judge, M. Stitt, Esq.; Hon. Treasurer, O. Digby, Esq.; Hon. Sec., H. C. Jacobson, Esq ; Handicappers, Messrs. Clerk of the Course, S. Saunders, Esq. First Race to start at 1 p. m. 1. Maiden Trot, in saddle, of sovs; for all horses which have never won £5 in public. Three miles. No weight less than 10 stone. Entrance 15s. 2. Maiden Harness Trotting Race, of sovs. Four miles. To be run in two-wheeled vehicles of any descrip tion. Entrance 15s. 3. Ashburton Champion _ Handicap Trotting .Race, in saddle, of sovs. Entry 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. Four miles. Weights 12 stone 4 pound. 4. The Buggy Tournament Handicap, of four miles, for sovs- Entry 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. Any four wheeled vehicle owned by a member of the Club allowed to enter. 5. Welter Handicap Race, of sovs. Three miles. Entry 15s. To be ridden by members of the Club. No weight less than 15 stone. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries for Nos. 1,2, and sto be made by 5 p.m. on Monday 13th December, 1880. Nominations for Nos. 3 and 4 will be received up till same time. Handicaps will be declared on the ground, and acceptances to be made within fifteen minutes after the posting of the handicaps. No horse will be allowed to compete at this meeting unless owned and commonly resident in the district previous to No vember Ist. In any race three horses must start to qualify the first horse to claim the full stake. If only two start, one-half of the stake will be given, and no money will be awarded for a walk-over. Five per cent, deducted from all prizes for expenses. Full programme will be published in the issue of the Ashburton Guardian on Tuesday, December 7th. H. C. JACOBSON, 049 Hon. Sec. Sports. Winslow Sports and Races. Ist JANUARY, 1881. jp R O G R A M M E. HORSE races. 1. Hurdle Race 2. Winslow Cup 3. Trotting Race 4. Hack Race 5. Consolation Race ATHLETICS. . 1. 200 Yards Race 2. Standing High Jump 3. Three-legged Race 4. 440 Yards Hurdle Race 5. Running High Jump 6. One Mile Race 7. Vaulting with Pole. 8. 220 Yards Race 9. Single Women’s Race 10. Running Long Jump 11. Men’s (over 40 years) Race 12. Consolation Race To Commence at 11.30 a.m. The Committee will meet at the Winslow Hotel, at 8 p.m., on the follow ing days :—December 11th, 18th and 28th. J. B. ROGERS, '639 Hon. Sec.



T. Bullock. THURSDAY, 9 th DECEMBER. IMPORTANT SALE OF FURNITURE, AT THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustees in Thomas Clarke’s Estate to sell, WITHOUT RESERVE, ON THE PREMISES, IN WILLS STREET, The whole of the FURNITURE, Consisting of Diningroom, Sitting-room, Bedroom and Kitchen Furniture, comprising Tables, Chairs, Fenders and Fire irons, Double and Single Bed steads, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Looking-glasses, Blankets, Maitrasses, &c., &c. Sale at 12 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 645 Auctioneer.



THE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS A 3 Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him.



JgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale ■ For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer



FOR SALE, CHEAP—a Sherrif Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new., T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE- Farm of 284 acres, neai Dromore, fenced, and all broker up, ready for spring crop.. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T, BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP A Quarter acre of good land, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of four rooms. Terras 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 property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. SECTIONS FOR SALE at SMITH FIED, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms—Small de posit Cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. I7IOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A ’ PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 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, 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. 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. 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 buildihgs on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ONEY TO L E N D~ £1,200, on Freehold Security, in sums to suit Borrowers. T. BULLOCK.



Public Companies. 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 superh 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. 283 a METHVEN AGENCY. MORGAN and HIBBS, General Store keepers, Methven, are authorised agents for the Ashbdrton Guardian. Subscribers will please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en trusted to them will receive prompt attention. WANTED.— THE GUARDIAN tells your Wants for Is.—-cash.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBU R T O N. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale, MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s celebrated: THRESHING MACHINES 44g 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, 890c-22G0 Solicitor, Tancred street. ■whtimii———— Hotels. New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. Christchurch. G EORGE W. COLLINSON, (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 676



Railway hotel South Rakaia. FIRST-CLASS AGCOMMODaTIOI for BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines am Spirits of Best Brands. J. S, COMPTON, 647 Proprietor. PORT TTT INE OR T VV IN E you. INVALIDS, N V A LIDS. fjpHOS. QUILL begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and district that he can supply them with PORT WINE OF THE FINEST QUALITY (suitable for Invalids), as shipped direct by Warre Brothers, of London, one of the oldest houses in the Oporto Trade. Note Address— QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 7510-3£f6c Boarding House, &c. Board and lodging, i?s. per week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. 446



PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. S. LUCAS, 525 Proprietor. 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 NOTICE OF REMOVAL, the A 1 Resturant to the



ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mks Truckle. 528 SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE- A T A KDREW* begs to inform ix. tl ‘ xl. 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 ls~~ BEDS Is. A. J. ANDREWS, Proprietor. 113 a NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opend a hew DINING and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafield Road, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at which he will supply Luncheon at all hours of the day, at Is. 6d. Livery Stable.—Stalls and Loose Boxes.—Stalls, Is, Boxes as per agreement. Good Paddocks, as per agreement, 607



To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH ED RTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashbukton,



BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. A NUMBER of FIRST-GLASS TOWN and SUBURBAN SECTIONS on hand for private treaty, on VERY EASY TERMS, Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & 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 rase of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints



Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ahhbdrion. 333g-995c



Business IT.. Ll:es SPRINGFIELD COAL. HIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and small quan tities, and all orders will be' promptly executed. C r A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s-Office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] 677



NOTICE. SALE & TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. EYEEETT BROS. & Co., before transferring their business, will hold a Great Clearing Sale Probably lasting Two Months. THE TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT 'Will bo Continued. The Sale Commences WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Ist. EVERETT BROS. & CO. 659



STOCK I NEW STOCK ! ! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED. WANTED KNOWN, that the CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply First-Class Boots and Shoes at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 Thomas Williams, TINWALD, : JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 JUST ARRIVED FROM EUROPE, per “ Crusader,’



A LARGE consignment of SUMMER GOODS for GENTLEMEN'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 & Go., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancbed 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, &c., Made to Order. All Orders promptly attended to. _____ 982a-4450 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



“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 taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satisr 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



Removal. CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO BURNETT STRE ET, 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 Washsfands 10s. and upwards. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS, Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 248 c



Business Notices. WC. DAVIS, E ICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in {he above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. ■ Note the Address—- W. C. DAYIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive jirompt attention. 593 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 srreet.. All work kept in repair for twelve F, S. Shearer, TIN WALD. GRICULTURAL ENGINEER, In ventor and Manufacturer of Coni' 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. jSs~Note the address— GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD. months. 386



Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse OLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Due 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. THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form bis 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, FOR SALE, CHEAP FIREWOOD, in foot lengths, £2 per cord POSTS AND RAILS ; STAKES, &c. HAVELOCK AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Roberts, A S H B U R T O N , , JOSHUA TUCKER, 217g-884c Proprietor CHERTSEY. A. R. MA R K HAM (Next Montgomery’s, Cherfsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING 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 NEW GOODS.. NEW GOODS. Professor P. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIGNER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ’ASHBURTON, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, amongst which are the follow ing G.B.D. Pipes, in cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing Boats, Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns Mouth Harmonicons . And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizettes, &c. NOVELS— “BIack Angel,” "Star of the South,” " Fiery Cross,” &c. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. Agent for the Ashburton Guardian, Note the address MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513*



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. FORMS PRINTED —“Td Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



Business Notices. REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OA A .AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUU,UUU 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 size, length, or quantity. 738 a ASHBURTON WOOL - SCOURING WORKS. WOOL, LOCKS, and Pieces scoured at lowest current rates. 316 CYRUS HOMEESHAM.



FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE 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 Comsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices.' R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. . 36



Win. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery. Goods manufactured. to order on the premises of the best Materials and; at the lowest rates: 324 NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con-, suit Joseph Hyde, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. Every description of Dairy Work made. Estimates for Spouting given.. 345 Thos. Hudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Burnett Street, Ashburton’. - PERSONS visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at Lowest Prices.. - ' 308 THOMAS HUDSON. E. H. Butler & Go., WESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, . JgEG 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 ho will be prepared to Supply first-class articles in Grocery, Men’s Clothing, and General Farm Stores. : E.H.B. will be prepared to execute orders entrusted to him with Punctuality, and Dispatch. Carts will run round the district for orders periodically. . .Agent for the Ashburton GmrdiaiU 348 EDWARD H. BUTLER, G _ _ ASHBURTON,; A. TMele THANKS the Public , for their liberal Support during the time he has been in business, and hopes for a continuance of their favors. By supplying only the very best goods, and paying unremitting attention to: his patrons; . he; hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All : orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees, supplied on reasonable terms. A. THIELE, CO-OPERATIVE;;' BAKERY. : ; 600 E. Galloway, . ; TINWALD, Wheelwright, and general AGRICULTURAL IM PL E - MENT MAKER. > All repairs -neatly executed - with promp* . titude and despatch, and at reasonable, prices. 870 t m ita? O-OPERATTVF