THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1880.



Public Notices. Agricultural Liens. THE Undersigned are open to receive applications for GASH ADVAb. CES on Growing Crops. 610 P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. Wool Season, . 1880-1881. THE-Undersigned are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on all WOOL placed in their hands for SALE in the London or Continental Markets. ' W° are offering special inducements to shippers of wool to our London Agents, having made arrangements whereby the woolwill receive such an amount of attention prior to sale that farmers can calculate upon. exceptionally good prices j being procured. Insurances on Clip can be effected from sheep’s back to London: Woolpacks supplied at most reasonable prices. For further particulars apply to . P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. 611 Christchurch. JJIHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. SUBSCRIBERS, either in Town 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. CHAS. DIXON. Hotels. New Bestaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. CjEORGE W. COLL INS ON, VX (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 676 E AILWA Y H O T E South Rakaia. L . FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS. Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands, ■ J. S. COMPTON, 647 Proprietor. PORT ITT IN E OR T VV IN E FOR INVALIDS. NVAL I D S . 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 ■ ; bf.the oldest houses in the Oporto Trade. Note Address — QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c Boarding Houses, &c. BOARD AND LODGING, 17s. per week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. 7 A ACt NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opened a new 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. 507 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 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. 525 S. LUCAS, Proprietor. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, TjmOM the A 1 Eesturant to the j 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 Mbs Truckle. 528 SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE. A T ANDREWS begs to inform PtP* A the inhabitants of Rakaia and: Surrounding District "that he has taken the premises adjoining McKerrow and Co.’s Grain Store, and has opened them asa Restaurant and Boarding House. Good accommodation for Travellers. ; MEALS Is. BEDS Is. A.‘ JT. ANDREWS, Propribxoe. 1130



Sporting, Athletics, &c ---■TTTINSLOW ANNUAL RACES AND W SPORTS. JANUARY Ist, 1881. President —E. G. Wright, Esq. Vice , President— J. Carter, Esq. Judge of Horse Maces —M. Stitt, Esq. Judge of Athletics —J. Scott, Esq. Starter for Horse Maces —S. Saunders, Esq. Starter for Athletics Forster, Esq. Cleric of the Course —J. H Fowler, Esq. Clerk of the Scales Committee — J. Walker (Chairman), Jas. Scott, G. James, Forster, T, Williams (Trea surer), S. Saunders, H. Rainey, J. Cavanagh, T. Gourley, H. Bell, W. Sycamore, J. W. Sycamore, J. B. Rogers (Hon. Secretary). HORSE RACES. 1. Hurdle Race—l£ miles, over 6 flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high ; weight, list. Entrance, 1 sov. ; prize, 10 sovs. 2. AVinslow Cup—ll miles; weight for age. Entrance, 2 soys. ; Ist horse, 20 sovs. ; 2nd horse saves his stake. 3. Trotting Race—2 miles ; weight, lOst. Entrance, 10s ; prize, ssovs. 4. Hack Race—l mile, catch weights. Entrance 10s. ; Ist prize. 5. Consolation Race—l mile ; entrance 10s. ; prize, ssovs. Roles— 1. No one allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half a guinea to the funds. Should the prize be £2O or over, to subscribe one guinea. 2. All horses to. be owned in the County three months prior to the Races. 3. 'Three to start or no Race. 4. No horse to run in the Trotting or Hack Race that has won public money. 5. No Protest will be entertained unless £1 be deposited with the Secretarjq which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Com mittee, prove frivolous. G. No one allowed to train a horse on the Course one week before the Races, under a penalty of being disqualified. ATHLETIC SPORTS. First Second Prize. Prize. 1. -300 Yards Race, ent. 2/6 2 6 15 0 2. Standing High Jump, ent. 2/ 10 10 0 3. Three-legged Race, 150 Yards, ent. 1/ ... ... 015 5 0 4. Hurdle Race, for men, 440 Yards, overG flights hurdles, 3 feet high, (the spoon to be carried in the teeth, hands in pockets), 150 Yards, ent. 1/ ... ... ... 015 5 0 9. Vaulting with Pole, ent. , 2/ 1 0 10 0 10. Single Women’s Race, ent. free. Prize a pair of boots, given by Mr. C. Hawkins, Tinwald 11. Men’s 220 Yards Race, ent. 2/- 1 10 10 0 12. Running Long Jump, ent. 1/- ... ... ... 1 0 7 6 13. Men’s Race (over 40), ent. free. Prize a pair of trousers, given by J. Ballan tyne and Co., Christchurch. 14. Consolation Race, ent. 1/- 1 0 10 0 Also, a number of Toys and useful articles wil be given for Children’s Sports during the day. Rules for Athletic Sports— !;• All competitors to be resident in the'’ County three months prior to the races. 2. Three to start or no race. The Committee will hold a final meeting on December 28th, at 8 p.m. sharp. J. B. ROGERS, 778 Hon. Sec. ) \ . — •- W#’ ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY’S ANNUAL GATHERING. THE SECOND Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton CALEDONIAN SOCIETY will be held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Asssociation’s Show Ground, Ashburton, on MONDAY AND TUESDAY, December 27th and 28th, When the prizes enumerated below will be competed for. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS ; Entrance Money, Five per Cent, on amount of first prize. Entries can be made with tiro Secretary up to Eleven o’clock on the day of the sports, for such events as have not come off, except for events Nos. 3, 15, 18, and 22, entries for which must be in by noon on the Bth December. For these handi cap events the handicaps will be declared on the 15th December, and acceptances must be in the Secretary’s hands by noon of the 22nd December. Members are reminded that their tickets expired on the 30th September last, and that their subscriptions are now due. These are requested to be paid at once to the Secretary or Treasurer. J. MacLEAN DUNN, 665 Hon. Secretary.



Sporting, Athletics, &c. WAKANUI SPOUTS ! WAKANUI SPORTS ! WAKANUI SPORTS. TO BE HELD ON NEW YEAR’S DAY, January Ist, 1881. List of Officers. Starter —Mr. W. Cockle. Judges —Messrs. J. Brown and E. Thomas. Son. Trea surer—Mr. E. Thomas. Son. Secretary —Mr. E. Thomas. Sandicapper —Mr. J. Sturgeon. Clerks of Course —Mr. C. Hill, junr., and Mr. P. Lownie. 776 Programme. Quarter-mile Handicap Hurdle Race. Men’s One Mile Handicap Race. Quoits (distance 21 yards). Men’s Half-mile Handicap Race. Men’s 100 yards Race. Married Men’s 200 yards Race. Men’s Standing High Jump. Men’s Running High Jump. Vaulting with Pole. Throwing Hammer. Tossing Caber. Running Long Jump. Hop, Step, and Jump. Single Girl’s Race, 100 yards (open to all comers). Married Women’s 100 yards Race. Three-legged Race, 100 yards. Sack Race, 100 yards. Old Men’s Race, 100 yards. THE WAKANUI INVENTION. E. THOMAS, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer. T HE SOUTH RAKAIA Annual Sports Will take place on MONDAY, THE 27th DECEMBER. Particulars on Handbills. A Dance Will be held in the Evening, in the Town Hall. Admission —2s. Gd. 753 Tenders. A 1 SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the follow ng WORKS— 1. —Asphalting in East street, at per superficial yard. 2. —Re-Forming Cox street, from East street to Town belt. 3. -Forming Footpath on South-east side of South-east Town belt. Plans and specifications of the above Yorks may be seen at the Borough Council Offices ; and Tenders,'endorsed, ,nd enclosing a guarantee deposit of Five founds (£5), to be delivered at the Town llerk’s Office on or before WEDNES DAY, the 29th instant, at noon. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 18th Dec., 1880. 776 T. Bullock. B R SATURDAY SALES. ATURDAY’, 25th inst., being CHRIST IAS DAY, my usual WEEKLY SALE ikes place on FRIDAY, 24th. T. BULLOCK. BURNETT STREET. jgAZAAR, Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will mimence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer JOB SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. - T. BULLOCK. 7OR SALE-Farm of 284 acres, near J Dromorc, fenced, and all broken ), ready for spring crop. Price low. A irgain. Terms easy. ° T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block—viz., 502, 5C3, 510, 511, situated in Timvald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. 71 OR SALE, CHEAP —A Quarter ' acre of good land, on which is rected a comfortable Cottage of four )oms. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. OR SALE, CHEAP—Section No. 12, Trevorton, on which is erected iveil-built fonr-roomed Cottage. It is urely fenced. The Garden is well eked -with fruit trees. This is a de xble property, and will be sold cheap, 1 on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. SECTIONS FOR SALE at SMITH -5 FIED, opposite the Agricultural and astoral Association’s Grounds and aunty Saleyards. Terms—Small de jsit Cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,—Ten SHARES in the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke ompany. T. BULLOCK. SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, ) Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 5 ~ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 3 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. • 3 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 0 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 5 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 0 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 0 „ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES, lat valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancrcd Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. ;ction 539 (part of), £ of an acre. Terms same as above, ction 341, Kermode street. >t 37j Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. CO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK IJIO LET, SHOP BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. T. BULLOCK. ’lO BUTCHERS. —TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, uate in Havelock street, late in the mpation of Geo. Worner. There is a •ee-stalled stable, and other necessary ildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK



Quill and Co. Mount somers monthly sale. Our Next Sale will be held at Hood’s Yards, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4. Entries for the above sale will be re ceived at Hood’s Hotel, or at our Auc tion Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, Ash burton. QUILL AND 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 ... ... ... 00 Third Horse ... ... ... 50 Other starters and nonstarters (divided) 220 Tickets to obtained at all the Hotels. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. 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. A NUMBER of FIRST-CLASS 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, 2Gs. 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, Ashburton. 3330-905 c



J. T. Ford and Co. r TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. ASHBURTON, ON TUESDAY, DEC. 21 .ST, 1880. : Anama Station Slieex3. MERINO EWES. MERINO WETHERS. Also, SIXTY HEAD OF CATTLE, Mixed sexes, and in good condition. WE are instructed by W. S. Peters, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, at 1 the Ashburton Yards, on TUESDAY, 21st INST. 2500 MERINO WETHERS 1200 MERrNO EWES And 00 HEAD OF CATTLE. The Anama Sheep arc too well known to need,any comment. We have only to say that they will be sold to the highest bidder, in lines to suit buyers. The cattle are quiet, good sorts, and in healthy, thriving condition. J. T. FORD & CO., 729 Auctioneers. Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION $ AGENTS, 1 ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout 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 Me CELEBRATED '• THRESHING MACHINES 440 Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. N OTICE — The Ashbuhton Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arte Business Notices. BQOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS! M. NEAL AS KAS just received a large and wTell 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 £1 —at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £1 —now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. 6d. sold now at Ids. All goods sold proportionately cheap. 764 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. Gd. Men’s TROUSERS from 18s 6d. Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FlT—Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) R. Gr. Ruxton, 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 Largo 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.; Tests from 12s. Gd. Trousers strapped and cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Address — fg- R. G. R UX T O N, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Peter Street, near Railway Station. G34 TIT ANTED KNOWN, That HENRY’S YV PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton, are open DAILY, from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Portraits taken in any weather. Great Reduction in Price. GOG



Busincr: ".Gees. IVTEW FilUiT AND ITALIAN WAIVE HOUSE (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, Oth 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 Pro Bono Publico. H. M. CARSON. December 8, 1880. 707 Miss Buckman, MILLINER, DRESSMAKER, Lames’ Habit Maker, JUVENILE OUTFITTER, &c., &a, (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 principled, 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 NEW INDUSTRY". ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY" is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to he left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. ANDREW YOUNG desires to inti mate to his friends, and the public of Ashburton generally, that he HAS OPENED A GENERAL STORE on the Wakanui Road (within a few yards of Dunn and Ray’s Foundry) where he trusts by supplying First-class Articles, at Cheapest Current Prices, to obtain a fair share of support. Note the Address — Andrew Young (Just below Dunn and Ray s Foundry), WAKANUI ROAD. In connection with the above, A. Y. wishes it to be understood that he has not laid aside his Carpenter’s tools, as of no further use, but he is still engaged in manufacturing and repairing Gates, Wheelbarrows, Drays, Hurdles, etc. General Joiner’s work and odd jobs executed in a workman-like manner, at exceedingly low rates. The advertiser doing all the work himself, will bo a sufficient guarantee for all orders en trusted to him. 594 M EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. in., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 319 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOB MESSES. 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. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum, CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTPAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Scand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 614 East street. SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Heater and Binder Exx’erts, TTTTSH to notify to Farmers, Con- VV 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. 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, Tonib Railings, and other Hastings. Price Lists on application. 088



Busincr~ Notices. WC. 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. Vork mauship guaranteed,.,... j Note the AddressA- -• ;■ W. C. Bricklayer, &c., EqsfrStreet, south. All orders left at Mr. ,8k Hardley, will receive prompt attention. ;f <393 JUST RECBI VE D. A llecherche Assortment of CHRIST MAS and NEW YEAR CARDS ; also, nice selection of 10YS, ALBUMS, and FANCY GOODS, suitable for the Christmas season. H.'M. JONES, STATIONER, East Street and Baking Square. A large stock of STATIONERY to arrive shortly. 710 F. S. lliearer, TIN WALD. ■ A GRIOULTUR AL ENGINEER, In x\. ventor and Manufacturer of Com bined and other 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. JS£KNote the address— GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TIN WALD. 641 Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, rnENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSE CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck. Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 31 WM. PATCHING. THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form his friends and the public gene rally, that he has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red and White Pine. FOR SALE, CHEAP FIREWOOD, in foot lengths, £2 per cord POSTS AND RAILS STAKES, &a. HAVELOCK AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Roberts, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 2170-884 c Proprietor CHBRTSEY. A. R. MARK HA M {Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR TPIE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor P. 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 ino?: — 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, Frizetles, &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* iSSS I). Fitzpatrick, BOOT.. AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings,- Tancebd, Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and She ■ made to order, at roasonal prices. 309 DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



Business Notices. REDUCTION. , - CHEAPER THAN EVER, oA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and *IUU;UUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large-quantity of Floor ing;,l Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior ' Totara Shingles, Firewood, . ■ Stakes, . Ptists, Rails, Ac. Apply.at ... HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS,,, East street, Ashburton., N.B.—Orders can be - delivei’ed at- any railway station on the main or-branch Hues, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 738 0 ■ ASHBURTON WOOL - SCOURING WORKS. npLEEOE WOOL, LOOKS, and Pieces scoured at lowest current rates. 316 CYRUS HOMERSHAM. Wm. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron- 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 sult Joseph Hyde, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. Every description of Dairy Work made. Estimates for Spouting given. 345 Thos. Hudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Burnett Street, Ashburton. PERSONS visiting this Establishment can he supplied with every article of the trade at Lowest Prices. 308 THOMAS DUDSON. CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele 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, Ac., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees supplied on reasonable terms. A. THIELE, CO OPERATIVE BAKERY. 500 Horse Bazaar Stables, Burnett Street. H. MUIR, PROPRIETOR, HAS much pleasure in informing the public generally that every atten tion and civility will be paid to custo mers. Saddle Horses and Buggies on hire at Lowest Rates. Commodious Loose Boxes for Entires, cp Oats, Chaff, and Hay on Sale. N.B. —Parcels and telegrams received here will command immediate attention. 3io HUGH MUIR. 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 g TORE P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Have a number of their greatly improved GRASS SEED STRIPPERS now ready for delivery. 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 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price One Penny, GAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders - Intending Subscribers will please fill np 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.