THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1880.



Public Notices. OP NEW ZEALAND. MONDAY, the 3rd January next, has been appointed a Special BANK HOLI DAY throughout the Colony. D. L. MURDOCH, 839 General Manager. The union bank of Austra lia, LIMITED. Established 1837. Incorporated 1880. Paid-Up Capital, £1,500,000; Reserve Funds£Bl6,soo ; t0gether...£2,316,500 Reserve Liability of Pro prietors ... ... ... 3,000,000 Total Capital and Reserve Funds £5,316,500 In terms of Clause 27 of the Bank and Bankers’ Act, 1880, notice is hereby given that this Bank will be CLOSED on MONDAY, 3rd January, 1881, through out New Zealand. JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand. Christchurch, N.Z., 24th December, 1880. 827 [card.] f|IHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch. 571 JMPCPTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10a. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. G Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne 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. McDongall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Pcab, 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 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New r Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch. FARMERS ! FARMERS I FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are algo 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., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 36 Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, &c., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur day. For particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church.—T. B. Ceaig, Agent for Canter bury. 816 Melbourne international EXHIBITION. ■ ; The NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA (LIMITED) have recently PUBLISHED a small BOOK entitled “ A GUIDE TO MELBOURNE,” for the use of intending visitors to the Melbourne Exhibition. It contains also a variety of information of interest to the general public, and COPIES may be had FREE OF CHARGE on ap plication at any of the offices of the Associa tion throughout the Australasian colonies. Head office for New Zealand —Temple Chambers, Feathekston street, Wel lington. Resident Secretary— Thomas Swain. District Agent, Ashburton — S. SAUNDERS. 800 Conveyances. :• " THE LONGBEACH COACH ! THOMAS COTTON wishes to inform the travelling public between Ash burton and Longbeach that he has taken over the Coach Business from Mr. George Willcocks, and 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., return Bs.



Water ton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, Os, return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, 5&. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. Cd. ordinary, 4s. return. The coach leaves Longbeach daily at 7.30 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 10 a.m.; and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each day at 4.30 p.m. ; Post Office, 4.45 p.ra. 4g ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MATTi COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 n.m THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day’s news, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



For Sale. f O It SALE BY TENDER. 40 ACH.ES of WHEAT, near Tinwald. Address tenders to John Quinn, care of Dr. Stewart, Ashburton. 832 F OR SALE. QUARTER ACRE in Mrs. McLean’s Paddock. Good soil. Well situated and cheap. No reasonable offer refused. W. WHITE, „ 809 Agent. 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 Public Companies. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. 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. 749 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 Railway Notices. V. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section). WINSLOW SPORTS, NEW YEAR’S DAY, 1881. A SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Ash burton for Winslow at 11.15 a.m., and Winslow for Ashburton at 6 p.m. FARES. Ordinary Single Fare Tickets will be available for Return journey. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec. 29th, 1880. 831



V. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section. ) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS, NEW YEAR’S DAY, IBBi. LYTTELTON LINE. The ordinary time table will be sus pended, and trains will run as under : Christchurch to Lyttelton 6.50 a m., 7.25 a.m., 8.5 a.m., 9.5 a.m., and at short intervals from 10 a.m. until 2.30 p.m., and at short intervals from 4 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. From Lyttelton 6.50 a.m., 7.25 a.m., 8.35 a.m., 9.35 a.m., and at short intervals from 10.30 a. m. until 2 p.m., and from 3.25 p.m., until 9 p.m. A late train will also leave Christchurch for Lyttelton ac 11.15 p.m., returning at 11.45 p. m., instead of the ordinary 10 p. m. Christchurch to Lyttelton, and 10.30 p.m. Lyttelton to Christchurch. On South lines ordinary passenger trains will run at usual times, with the following exceptions : SOUTH LINE. The 4.20 p.m. Ohiistchurch to Ash burton will leave at 5.20 p.m. The con necting trains for Springfield, Whitecliffs, and Methven will each start after arrival of 5.20 South train. The 4.35 p.m. from Timaru to Ash burton will leave at 5.25 p.m. The 4.30 p.m. from Timaru to Oamaru will leave at 5.15 p.m., and the 4.5 p.m. from Oamaru to Timaru at 5.10 p.m, SOUTHBRIDGE BRANCH. The 3.55 p.m. from Christchurch to Southbridge will leave at 5.5 p.m. ALBURY BRANCH. The 3.80 p.m. from Timaru to Albury will leave at 5 p.m., and the 5.45 p.m. from Albury to Timaru at 7.15 p.m. WAT MATE BRANCH. The 5.30 p.m., Waimate to Studholme, will leave at 6.30 p.m.; and the 6.17 p.m., Studholme to Waimate, at 7.15 p.m. These trains will be correspondingly later than usual at all stations to destina tion. Goods traffic will be entirely suspended, FARES. Ordinary single fare tickets issued from any station to any station on the Amber ley-Bluff section from Dec. 23rd, 1880, to Jan. 3rd, 1881, will be available for return up to and including Jan. sth, 1881, FREDK. BACK,' Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec. 24, 1880. Bl§ R.



bullock. pOSTPONEMEKT. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE. The Sale of Suburban Allotments and Leasehold Sections, in the Estate of J. S. Savage, advertised for sale on Fri day, 31st inst., is POSTPONED till SATURDAY, Bth JANUARY, 1831. T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, JANUARY 8. TWO SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION; Also, LEASEHOLD SECTION, Situated in Moore street. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustee in the Estate of J. S. Savage to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Sale Rooms. East street, on the above date, TWO VALUABLE SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS, Each containing 2 acres, being Lots 100 and 101, Tancred and Allan’s Sale Plan, situated between North-west Town Belt and Cross street, about G chains from the Alford Forest road. These sections are suitable for cutting up into Building Allot ments, the adjoining properties having been already cut up and sold. Also, the Trustee’s interest in that valuable CORNER SECTION No. 101, Fronting Moore and Cass streets, on which is erected a substantial FOUR-ROOMED DWELLING-HOUSE. Full particulars may be obtained on ap plication to the undersigned. Sale at Two o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 770 Auctioneer. BAZAAR. SATURDAY SALES. QATURDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1881, (O being New Year’s Day, my usual WEEKLY SALE will take place on FRIDAY, 31st DEC. T. BULLOCK. pEAPERS AND BINDERS. FOR SALE, cheap, one of Deering’s celebrated WIRE BINDERS, Harvest King ; also, one of Osborne’s STRING BINDERS. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, 236 CONTAINING ACRES 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. OR SALE, CHEAP A Sherrifi Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE- Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. E 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 & 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 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. FOR SALE,—Ten SHARES in the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 300 ~ 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 ah acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kermode street. Rot 37i Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt, TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ -L 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 BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Women There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK a— g.™ 1 '■ " ■ ■*—— ■ ||lll — 1 mu iii—mu dm mihb WANTED KNOWN—Just arrived from England—Christmas, New Year,- and Birthday Cards. New Zealand Illustrated Annual, Young Ladies’ Jour nal, and Bow BellSj Is- 6d. each. Family Herald and Family Reader, Is. each, and all other Magazines supplied at Christ church Prices. Colonial and European Newspapers; School Books, Stationery,&c. A visit solicited. L. F. Andrewes, East street, near Lancaster’s Butchery. 627 Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station.



Quill and Co. To-Morrow. FRIDAY, 3isl DECEMBER, 1880. THE LAST DAY IN THE OLD YEAR. QUILL’S WEEKLY SALE. Lots of Chinese and Japanese Goods, including Work-boxes, Glove boxes, and Jewel-boxes. Bedsteads, Couches, Chairs Baskets, Portmanteaux Mirrors, Baths, Crockeryware Pictures, &c., &c. Also, A splendid lot of TARTARIAN OATS, BARLEY, etc., etc. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers, Ashburton. p O S QUILL’S TPONE M E N T. MOUNT SOMERS SALE is POSTPONED For the present. Calcutta Sweeps.. yy INSLOW RACES, CALCUTTA SWEEPS will be drawn EVERY EVENING (commencing Tues day Evening), at Quill and Co.’s Auction Room, under the auspices of the Winslow Race Committee. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers.



T. QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA TION, No. 1, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First Horse ... ... £l4O Second Horse ... ... ... 90 Third Horse ... 50 Other starters and nonstarters - (divided) ... ... ... 220 Tickets to obtained at all the Hotels. 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 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.



Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co.’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES —articles that are superior to 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 cwo dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s, per rase of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, anything that can be imported from any Ashburton. 3330-995 c



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business »vill 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, 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 CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44g Business Notices. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, 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* WO. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 593



Highly recommended, and acknowledged to be THE BEST TONIC Yet introduced to the .public. As a vehicle for the administration of cod liver oil it is unsurpassed. Prepared only by C. Neate, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B. —Beware of spurious imitations. 793



QHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. The Undersigned, in thanking his Friends and the Public generally for the very liberal support that has been accorded to him during the last three months, wishes to inform them that he has now on hand a Variety of CHRISTMAS CAKES. Biscuits, &c., of all kinds, Pastry, Buns, &c., Fresh Daily. A. CK Aitken, BAKER AND PASTRY COOK, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBUR TON. BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. NBA LA S HAS just received a large and well assorted Stock of BOOTS and SHOES -of ‘every description, especially suited for the present season, from the best Home markets. Being so over stocked, the advertiser is compelled to sell the same at wholesale prices. , M. N. hopes that his numerous customers will take the present opportunity, during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, to furnish themselves with really fresh, new, and cheap goods. Men’s Elastic-side Boots, usually sold at 18s. to £l—at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £1 —now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. 6d.—sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap. 764 Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Due k and Binder Canvases ! , Made and Repaired. Canvas add" India-rubber Hosing. r„ ... Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Blocks, . Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 31 WM. PATCHING. 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 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. 694



Busincr.c Nviices. REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EYER. OA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUU;UUU SCANTLINGS, .must be sold ; also, a largo 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 g A NEW DEPARTURE. DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. ONE of the great requirements of the Colonies at the present time, is— CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER, AT READY MADE PRICES. In order to meet this want and bring our PERFECT FITTING SUITS, Within the reach of all, we have made arrangements which will enable us to offer CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER from COLONIAL or IMPORTED Materials, at the following Prices:— Boy’s SUITS from £2 Men’s SUITS from £3 7s. 6d. Men’s TROUSERS from 18s 6d. Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FIT —Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.)



R. Gr. Rnxton, TAILOR & OUTFITTER, WISHES to thank his numerous friends and customers for the patronage he has 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 £1 Is.; Vests from 12s. 6d. Trousers strapped and cufied at a few hours’ notice. Address— R. G. RUXTON, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Petek Street, near Railway Station. 634 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. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will he 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



Tlios. Dudson, 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 DUDSON.



Horse Bazaar Stables, Burnett Street. H. MUIR, PROPRIETOR, HAS much pleasure la 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 Entires Oats, Chaff, and Hay on Sale. N.B, —Parcels and telegrams received here will command immediate attention. 310 HUGH MUIR. A SHBURTON gTO R E The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’* AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 355 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Have a number of their greatly improved GRASS SEED STRIPPERS now ready for These Machines were awarded First Prize at Rangiora, Christ church, and Ashburton Shows this season. Also have on view their new make of ELEVATORS, which for lightness and durability cannot be surpassed. Inspection invited. 684 WANTED KNOWN—-That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Guardian” office, opposite the Railway Station.



Businc"" Notices 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 be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders promtly attended to. 619 NOTICE. SALE & TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. Everett bros. & Co., before transferring their business, will hold a Great Clearing Sale Probably lasting Two Months. THE TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT Will be Continued. The Sale Commences WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Ist. EVERETT BROS. & CO. 659 STOCK! 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 binds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654



Marsh. & Groves. ■pANCY BREAD AND BAKERS, BISCUIT 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 satis factory portrait of the sitter, 'inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in .the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. GL F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 396



PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. EOBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. RM, guarantees all work entrusted to . him to be turned out thoroughly satisfactory and in good working order. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on tlie Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-96g yiiite CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, 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 beat 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, COOPERATIVE BAKERY. ' 500



Business Notices. -\TEff FRUIT AND ITALIAN J3J WAREHOUSE ("Second door from Orr and- Go’s.), , EAST STREET. H. M. CARSON (Late of Orr & Go's.) Wishes to' inform the people of Ashbur ton and district that he intends Opening on THURSDAY, 9th inst., with a choice selection of Fruits and Fancy Goods, and will sell at such reasonable prices as will be within the reach of all. He will have constant supplies of Choice Fruits from Melbourne and Sydney, as the season advances, and his motto will be Fro Bono JPublico. H. M. CARSON, December 8, 1880. 707 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 months. 386 M EDIOAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRTOGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS, TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. mu, 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p. m. 319 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND 808 MESSRS. AYELING & 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. Clayton 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. SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaped, and Binder Experts, ■VTTISH to notify to Farmers, Con- W tractors, Merchants, and others that they are prepared to Adjust, 1 Repair, and Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. We supply the Osborne Twine Binder. 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. 688 GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us i many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the i judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may he gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets or tins, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND GO., HOMXEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. 91 °o THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price One Penny, CAN be obtained from the follow mg Agents, who will, receive orders. Intending Subscribers will please fill up forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the back of the order to which agent they pay their subscriptions.