The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2.-No. 178..'

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1880.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers and Commission Agents. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. Entries ean be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. sg-252c W. H. Gundry, ESTATE, AND STATION AGENT, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND LICENSED LAND BROKER, East street, Ashburton. 318 F R EAst Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. ■Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. - 3 2 ° Branson & Boileau, Engrossers, commission and GENERAL AGENTS Agents for the Australasian. Agents for Gilbey’s Wine. 311 BRANSON & BOILEAU. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c, C E. FOOKS AND SON, jVJCENSED SURVEYORS A ND ; LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. ‘ W. H. BRISTOW, AUTHORISED GOVERNMENT . SURVEYOR, Licensed Under Land Transfer Ac Ford and Newton’s Buildings, (next County Council offices, Hereford street, • Christchurch. / Hotels. PORT TTT IN E or t Wine FOR INVALIDS. NVAL I D S . ED’K. p AVIT7, fJIHOS. 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. 751g-336c JOHN TISCH begs to inform bis friends \ and the public that he has TAKEN 1 THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, ] Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. JOHN TISCH, Proprietor, Alford Forest Hotel. 598 g Conveyances. THE LGNGBEACH 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 os., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ■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.m. 4g GOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MATT. COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m



Consultations. J. L. FLEMING’S GRAND CONSULTATION. ON THE A N T E R B U R Y CUP To be Run ih November. 2000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s. EACH. First Horse £4OO Second Horse ... ... 150 Third Horse ... ... 100 Other Starters (divided)... 350 Non-starters (divided) ... 200 If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Next Bank of New Zealand, 191 g Hereford street, Christchurch. The Stud. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE TRIBUNE. For Terms, &c., Apply, GROOM IN CHARGE. Sept., 1880. 2C5g CARRIAGE HORSE, LIBERAL. TO RUN IN A PADDOCK WITH MARES GROVE FARM, LIBERAL By Messenger, out of a Golden Grape mare. Liberal is four years old, and proved a sure foal-getter. Apply JOHN CARTER, 288 g (Grove Farm. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. THE CLYDESDALE HORSE VISCOUNT. BY the Marquis, out of Belle ; Marquis - Little John, by Cheviot, out of Nancy. Belle out-of Jsjsie by Clyde. Jessie, out of Betty, second prize mare at the Royal Agricultural Show, Battersea, and bred by M'Keir, Stirling. Cheviot by Royal Conqueror. Royal Conqueror took first prize against two and three year old colts at Battersea, and imported to Canterbury by the Hon. W. Robinson. For terms, anply 'GROOM IN CHARGE. Alford Station, Sept. 1880. 203 Q NOTICE TO FARMERS AND HORSE BREEDERS. THE CLYDESDALE HORSE BONNY SCOTLAND TT7ILL travel the Ashburton district this Y season wherever inducements offer. Will stand at ANFIELD FARM, near Tinwald. For pedigree see cards. Terms £3, payable Ist January, 1881. Groomage Fee, 55., payable first service. Further particulars by 274 g W. FERGIE, in charge. mO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. The Clydesdale Horse Cheviot, By The Marquis out of an imported mare. Marquis by Little John, by Cheviot out of Nancy. Nancy imported, and by the horse that stood second to Sir Walter Scott at the Royal Agricultural Show, Battersea, and bred by Mr. Kier, Stirling. Cheviot, by Royal Conqueror, out of Betty, both imported. Royal Conqueror took first prize against two and three year old colts at Battersea, and im ported to Canterbury by the Hon. W. Robinson. For terms, apply GROOM IN CHARGE. Oct. Ist., 1880. 290 g Business Notices. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER N car the Ashburton Hotel, East Street_ BEGS to inform the inhabitants i f Ashburton that he HAS OPENED In the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and supplying but articles of first class quality, hopes to merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. 807 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 or MOULDINGS, P RINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 889 c



Business Notices. Parker and McDonald, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1858.) 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. 10 7- C. W. DUCKWORTH, G R jO C E R, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Near Strange’s Buildings.) Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, Ac. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • \J* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modem 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. 106 g STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. THE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. STODDARD AND PARSONSON, 110g-764c Proprietors. French Cafe, TRIANGLE, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Hot Breakfast, Luncheon, Tea, and Supper, Is. Each. LUNCHEON FROM ELEVEN O’CLOCK ON SATURDAYS. Visitors to Christchurch will find every Accommodation at the above Establish ment. Beds Is. WINES AND BEERS OF BEST BRANDS. EDWARDS AND GALBRAITH, Proprietor. Aitken and Roberts, FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. DIRECT SHIPMENTS RECEIVED EVERY MONTH. RICES VERY REASONABLE. GOODS FORWARDED PER RAIL SAME DAY AS ORDER RECEIVED. TTE are now opening ex Helen Denny, Otago, Hudson, Abermyte, &c., A LARGE /V AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL lONMONGERT, to which we invite your special attention. Particularly icese Presses, Single and Double—Churns—-Calf Weaners—Weighing, Chopping, ashing, and Knife Machines—Vowel and Home Washers—Mangles I—Range 1 —Ranges— rates—Mantelpieces Fenders Bedsteads Lawn Mowers—Oils and Paints— imps—Wire Netting—Picks, Shovels, Garden Tools—Builders’ and Contractors onmongery —Electro-Plated and Britannia Metal Goods —Table and Pocket Cutlery. AITKEN A ROBERTS, Cashel Street West 108 g TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, CITY AND COUNTY COUNCILS, MUNCIPALITIES, Ac. 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, Ac., 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 Goods is respectfully invited, and can be seen at the Works, South Malvern, or the Christchurch Depot, opposite Railway Station. PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION, FORD A N~D OGDON, 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. 254 g CjTATIONERY, SURVEYORS’ AND ARCHITECTS’ REQUISITES £3 Etc., Etc., Etc., AT NEAR COST PRICE FOR CASH, FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY. Surveyors’ and Architects’ Instruments —Parallel Rulers, brass and ebony— Plotting Scales, ivory and boxwood—Set Squares, vulcanite and peartree—Boxes Mathematical Instruments—Spring Bow Pens, sets and singly—large assortment of Oil and Water Colors, boxes and loose—great variety Sable-hair Brushes—splendid lot of Account Books, large and small—Desks, Workboxes, and Albums—Notepaper and Envelopes, cheap—Prize Books, School Books, Ac., in abundance Sabbath School Requisites supplied at ENGLISH PRICES. E. Binstead, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 109 g Hudson, Ridley, & Co., GENERAL IMPORTERS, HARDWARE, STATIONERY, &c., &c., Wholesale and Retail, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH 128 g



Business Notices- 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, Ac. 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 \ ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &c. Ac. KING BROS., MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.



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 BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 355 SCOTT 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 GR ASS SEED STRIPPER. As onlj 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. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by26in.... ... 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 "Other prices equally low. 48a ffm. 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 NEW SADDLERY, &c„ &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wilis Street, Ashburton, (Next to Cookson’s Stables), HAVE recently opened up a Choice Assortment of First-Glass 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, Ac., Ac. From the best makers, which will be sold at most reas< nable 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. 915 g “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. ' 73g-702c



DAVIS’S Cheap FDRN ITU HE AN D BEDDIN G MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. BjIYERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship.. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 259 c Bemoval. 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 in spect the Goods. ! YARDS READY 1 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. BOsAMPLES 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., THIS IS THE MAN FOR MY MONEY. \\ov TO GO bloj? in Prospect Buildings, East Street. CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before yon order. MOTTO; Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. STYLE and Finish second to none. JUST ARRlVED— iyf\f\ YARDS of the BEST tVAA /UU SUMMER GOODS. /UU 780g-390c BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SBAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Faring Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of 'past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. La why 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 ; Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road— Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui i School, with Mr. Ginney ; with Mr. I Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store beepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS TOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.



Business Notices- CONTINUATION OF THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., W E Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR GASH In preference to carrying it over to another season. Our motto' is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RE TURNS, and we are glad to find the public ap preciate our efforts to serve them ; hence the EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS since coming to Ash burton. Prices of Goods at Home are greatly advanced, but we having purchased largely previously, our Customers will get the full benefit. Drapery. Lot of Japan Silks, at Is. per yard. worth 2s. Gd Dress Goods, as low as Gd. per yard. Winceys, at from fid. to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. Gd. Wool Shawls, at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d. Flannel, heavy, at XOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. 6d. A Job Lot of Ladies’ Jackets. Collars and Cuffs, from 6d. per pair. Real Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. ; ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4g. to 7s. 6d., to clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at 6d. each. 2 ~ ~ ~ at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Blue Blankets, at 10s. 6d to 15s. 6d, Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. Gd. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at Gd. each. Turkish Towels, at Is. to Is. Gd. Boots. A few dozen Children’s Boots left, at Is. per pair. Boys’ Heavy Lace-ups—a Bargain—at 4s. Ladies’ Kid Boots, from ss. per pair. Gents’ Boots, at our usual low prices Clothing, Etc. Men’s Overcoats, from 355. to 555. Men’s Waterproof Coats, as low as Bs. Gd. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. , Men’s Suits, from 395. Gd. to 675. 6d. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. Gd. to • 15s. Gd. Men Hats, at 4s. 9d., ss. Gd., to 7s 6d. Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at -2sf under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. Gd. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. Gd. to 3s. Gd. per yard. Floor Cloths, in great variety. Cocoanut Matting, all widths, very low. China Matting, unusually Cheap. Dressmaking. Dresses and Costumes made to order promptly. Prices moderate, and perfect fit guaranteed. ORE AND CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 915 g



Business Notices. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. TAMES BRADLEY is prepared to taka V 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. 695 c PRACTICAL MAKER, WATCH & CLOCK JEWELLER, &c. BOBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. RM. guarantees all work entrusted to , him to he 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 tne Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-960 CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRI ANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. TMele, PRACTICAL BAKER AND CONFEO TIONER, (Of 21 years’ experience in Canterbury) THANKS the Public of Ashburton and surrounding Districts for their libera! support for the past eight months, and trusts by continuing to supply a good wholesome loaf, made from the best flour, to merit a continuance of public support. A. Thiele guarantees his bread to keep moist and sweet, and not liable to get mildew as bread commonly made. Analysis : A. Thiele’s Bread has been analysed four times previous to the present, with most satisfactory results, and pronounced the best .bread in Christchurch. The following analysis has just been received • from the Colonial Analyst, which speaks much for the genuineness of the bread made at the Co-operative Bakery by A. Thiele. , Report on the analysis of a sample of. bread received from Mr. A. Thiele, Ash burton, Sept. 23, 1880 : L.N. 539 Physical characteristics, a well-made bread, clean and white, and of good taste; water, 43.04 per cent; ash, '9O per cent ; alum, nil ; sulphuric acid, trace ; copper, nil; iron, nil ; tartaric acid, nil; reaction of aqueous infusion, slightly acid; re action of ash, alkaline; color of ash, white. The above analysis proves this sample of bread to be well-made, of good quality, and free from adulteration. A. W. Bickerton, Colonial Analyst. Study your health by using Pure and Wholesome Bread made by A. THIELE, ' Practical Baker and Confectioner, And Sole Manufacturer of the Celebrated GERMAN RUSKS FOR INFANTS. 9500 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TTTISH to notify to Farmers, Con- YV 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 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. AGENTS FOR THE OSBORNE STRING BINDER. THE OSBORNE STRING BINDER | HAS ARRIVED. We are prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to, supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Kay, 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. 176 g Boarding House, &c. SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE. A T A NDREWS begs to inform JjL. eJ • xi. the inhabitants of Rakaia and Surrounding District that he has taken the premises adjoining McKerrow and Co.’s Grain Store, and has opened them as a Restaurant and Boarding House. Good accommodation for Travellers. MEALS Is. BEDS Is. - A. J. ANDREWS, Proprietor. 113 a DO you Want the News of the Day? Read the Ashburton Guardian. rice, One Penny.