THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1880.



Public Notice. TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. rE above reward will be paid to any pen person who shall give such informa’ tion as will lead to th j conviction of any one committing a breach of the Law Practitioners or other similar Acts or Odinances, by preparing Deeds or other Legal Documents, or in any way what ever. BRANSON and PURNELL. P. P. O’REILLY. EDWD. G. CRISP. O. W. IRELAND. 853c-198g COOPER’S String Binder Attachment M'CORMICK AND OTHER WIRE BINDERS, Will he Exhibited AT MESSRS. M'KERROW AND MANN’S GRAIN STORE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th. Farmers are invited to inspect this Attachment, which is simple, effective, and cheap, and will enable them to bind either with string or with wire. 192 g C. R. COOPER. PUBLIC NOTICE. A for. LL DEBTS now owing to me will, if NOT PAID immediately, be Sued E. GALE, Scavenger. The union bank of Australia (LIMITED.) Established 1837. Paid-up Capital, £1,500,000 ; ? Reserve Funds, £816,500 ; together ... ... ... £2,316,500 Reserve Liability of Proprie tors 3,000.000 Total Capital and Reserve Funds £5,316,500 NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS. It having been found desirable to alter the dates for the half yearly balancing of accounts to the last days in February and August in each year, the next balance will take place on 31st inst., and customers are requested to send in their pass-books to be made up to that date. J. F. McMULLEN, Inspector and General Manager. August, 1880. 877c-220q TENDERS FOR INLAND SERVICES ■ FOR 1881 AND 1882. General Post Office, Wellington, August 17, 1880. SEALED TENDERS will be received at the Chief Post Office, Christ- ( church, until THURSDAY, September . 30, proximo, for the conveyance of mails ' between the undermentioned places, for a i period of two years, from January 1,1880, ( to December 31, 1882. Postal District of Christchurch. I. Christchurch and Green Park, thrice ■ weekly ] 2. Christchurch and Green Park, daily ( 3. Christchurch and Courtenay, thrice weekly 4. Christchurch and Courtenay, daily *5. Christchurch and Sumner, twice daily 6. Christchurch and New Brighton, thrice weekly 7. Christchurch and New Brighton, daily *B. Christchurch and Akaroa, thrice weekly *9. Lyttelton and Pigeon Bay, thrice weekly *lO. Lyttelton and Little Akaloa, weekly j 11. Lyttelton and Port Levy, weekly j 12. Lyttelton and Gebbie’s Flat, weekly t 13. Lyttelton and Gebbie’s Flat, twice weekly 14. Lyttelton Post Office and Railway Station, and vessels in harbor, as required 15. Duvauchelle’s, Little Akaloa, and Okain’s ' Bay, twice weekly. 16. German Bay and Le Bon’s Bay, twice weekly 17. Akaroa and Wainui, weekly 18. Kaiapoi and Saltwater Creek, thric weekly , 19. Kaiapoi and Saltwater Creek, daily 20. Kaiapoi and Coutts Island, twice weekly 21. Kaiapoi and Coutts Island, thrice weekly 22. Kaiapoi and Clarkville, twice weekly 23. Kaiapoi and Clarkville, thrice weekly 24. Mandevilie and Eyreton, weekly 25. Mandevilie and Eyreton, twice weekly 26. Oxford and View Hill, weekly 27. Oxford and View Hill, twice weekly 28. Flaxton Post Office and Railway Station, daily 29. A. shley and Loburn, twice weekly 30. Ashley and Loburn, thrice weekly 31. Balcairn and Leithfiekl, thrice weekly 32. Balcairn and Leitbfield, daily 33. Waikari and Waiau, weekly . 34, Waikari and Waiau, twice weekly ; 35. Hurunui and Upper Waiau Ferry, weekly 36. Upper Waiau Ferry and Hanmer Plains, weekly 37. Waiau and Hawkeswood, weekly 38. Waikari and Lake Station, weekly 39. Waipara and Cheviot, weekly 40. Prebbleton and Broadfield, twice weekly 41. Prebbleton and Broadfield, thrice weekly 42. Irwell Railway Station and Brookside, twice weekly 43. Irwell Railway Station and Brookside, thrice weekly 44. Irwell Post Offica and Railway Station, as required 45. Lceston and Lakeside, twice weekly 46. Leeston and Lakeside, thrice weekly 47. Springfield and Kowai Bush, weekly 48. Malvern Post Office and Russell’s Flat, weekly 49. Malvern Post Office and Russell’s Flat, twice weekly 50. Darfielcl and Kimberley, weekly 51. Darfield and Kimberley, twice weekly 52. Darfield and Greendale, weekly 53. Darfield and Greendale, twice weekly 54. Coalgate and Hororata, daily 55, Hororata and Lake Coleridge, via Wind whistle House, weekly 56. Hororata and Acheron, via Lake Coler idge and Windwhistie House, weekly 57. Glentunnel Railway .Station, Windwhistie House, and Lake Coleridge, weekly 58. Glentunnel and Acheron, via Lake Coleridge and Windwhistie House, weekly 59. Dunsandel and Killinchy, twice weekly 60. Rakaia and Kyle, weekly 61. Rakaia and Barr Hill, twice weekly 62. Rakaia and Barr Hill, thrice weekly 63. Lauriston Railway Station and Barr Hill, twice weekly 64. Lauriston Railway Station and Barr Hill, thrice weekly 65. Mcthven Railway Station and Alford Forest, thrice weekly 66. Ashburton and Mount Somers, twice weekly 67. Mount Somers and Ashburton Gorge, weekly 68. Ashburton and Seafield, via Elgin, Waka nui, and Newland, twice weekly 69. Ashburton and Seafield, via Elgin, Waka nui, and Newland, thrice weekly 70. Ashburton and Longbeach, daily 71. Hinds Railway Station and Mayfield, weekly 72. Upper Riccarton Post Office and Middle ton Railway Station, daily 73. East Oxford Post Office and Railway Station, daily 74. Christchurch Post Office and Railway j station and Town Receivers, providing mail-cart, driver, horses, &c, as re quired. 1 *75 Pigeon Bay and Akaroa, thrice weekly. * Terminable on one month’s notice from * the Postmaster-General. 8630-2080



PAY A VISIT AND INSPECT Hodder’s First Grand Display OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY AND MILLINERY.



Business Notice. FRIEDLAOT3ER BROTHERS. TO REDUCE STOCK. AND MAKE ROOM FOE. New Goods —Novelties —New Goods ! FRIEDLANDER BROS, are just opening, in addition to their well select* stock—Best quality only in French Merinos ; Brown, Dressed and Strip* Hollands ; Check, Piques, and Marcella Muslins ; Crochet Antimacassers, from 2 Bd. Beautiful Lace Curtains—large variety. Muslin Long Curtains, a varied choic Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds—of every description. Grey and Whi Sheeting—all widths; extra stout bleached and twilled Sheeting. Saxony Web Flannels ; Strong Real Welsh Flannels. PELT CARPETS—Splendid Patterns. Cocoa Mattings in Iyd., l£yd., and liy* widths. Table Cloths and Table Baizes ; Velvet Pile Table Covers ; Horrocks’ wellknow Long Cloths ; White and Colored Quilts ; All-wool Plaids—the very best. A Rai selection of New Dress Stuffs and Dress Buttons Crochet Cotton, in reels and skeins ; Brook’s 500-yd. reels of cotton —best fc machine use. Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns ; Baton and Son’s Alloa Yarns. Til ATiltpFq S roa * ; variety, I Cotton and Union Sheetings ; Floor Clotl from 12s. upwards. ( choice patterns ; Cocoa Mats—various size: WOOL GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES AND RIBBONS—A well assorted stool Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, Wool Fringes—all shades ; also handsome Black Sil Fringes, Piece Velvets, Ribbon Velvets, &c. A splendid assortment of Scotcl Needlework. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs—bargains. The above goods are imported direct from the manufacturers, and will be sol REMARKABLY CHEAP, in order to reduce the stock. •0- Outfitting Department. This department is now replete with the most fashionable and serviceable goods and exhibits a splendid variety of Men’s and Youths’ OVERCOATS and ULSTERS JUVENILE DEPARTMENT. —Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits —in al shapes ; Tweed Galatea Suits ; Hats, in large variety ; Trousers and Vests ; Moleskii Trousers ; Crimean Shirts ; Collars,Braces, Ties, Ac. MEN’S DEPARTMENT.—Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits, Sac Suits, Page Suits, Trousers and Vests—fashionable shapes, and fit guaranteed ; Waterproo Coats in Great Variety ; Men’s Blouses and Overalls, American Duck (patented) Hard and Soft Felt Hats, all sizes ; Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants ; Colore* and white Moleskin Trousers ; Soft Twill Cotton Shirts —splendid value : Crimea* Shirts, remarkably cheap ; White, Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (America* open back); White Long Cloth Shirts, in pleats and military fronts, remarkably cheap ; Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose ; Super Hand-Knit Half Hose Novelties in Silk Scarfs and Ties ; Novelties in Braces and Mufflers ; Novelties ii Linen and Paper Collars. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF ENGLISH AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. Implements, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCEE PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same; Reid anc Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same ; Drays, 2j, 2|, anc 3 axles ; Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows ; Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines ; best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horso Swingle Trees ; Bentall's Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes ; Corrugated Iron, front; 6 to 9 feet, best brands ; Ryland’s best Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 11 ; Fencing Material. Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. Also a very large Stock Douglas’ and Gould’s American Pumps, Force Pumps, ant] Piping (1;|. 1\ and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. We have always on hand a large assortment of Saddles, Shaft, Leading, and Plough HARNESS. Horse- Cloths in every variety. The Deering Twine Binder Was awarded the Gold Medal at Ashburton, six machines competing. It alsc took the Special Prize at the Oamaru trial, etc, Having been appointed Sole Agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. The New Improved Altliouse Yaneless Windmill Is now on Exhibition erected in front of our Store. Prices are lowered, and arc within the reach of everybody, we therefore invite the public to examine the same.jj o Ironmongery Department. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce the prices to lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having jusi received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Singh and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, al sizes : Electroplated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware of all descriptions To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a heavy stuck o: Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft 6in to 4ft 6in); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Locks, anc general builders Ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glazier s and paperhangen materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds ; Rav and Boiled Linseed Gils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds Putty, Paperhangings. etc., etc. . Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. Wi are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools an* Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Black smiths’ and Farriers’ tools on hand. A limited assortment of Patent American and Colonial Washing Machines. Grocery Department. The above Department is now well stocked with New Season’s TEAS, in half-chest and boxes; Green and Pekoe Tea, for mixing purposes. Superior Mauritiu SUGARS, white and brown Crystals and Counters. “ Venus Twist” and “Nailßod TOBACCO ; “ Centennial” Cut-up Tobacco (Golden Leaf), in quarter-potind tins an half-pound packets. PIPES of every description. Currants, Elumes, Sultana: Muscatells, abd Figs (all New Fruit); Jordan and Shell Almonds, Barcelona Nut: Neaves’ Infant Food, and Robinson’s Patent Groats and Barley. French Prune: Bottled Fruits, Essences, Spices, etc. A large stock of English and Colonial Co* feotionery. A full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosso and Blackwell Pickles, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, Fish, etc. New Jams, Marmalad* Red and Black Currant and Apple Jellies. Van Houten’s and Fry’s Extract of Coco: in quarter-pound and half-pound tins. Cheese Rennet Extract and Extract * Annato. PERFUMERY AND PATENT MEDICINES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. China and Glassware. We invite inspection of this Department in particular, as we have just unpackc Nineteen Crates of General CROCKERY, consisting of richly enamelled and gil white and gold, enamelled and plain Toilet Sets; white and gold China Cups at; Saucers —small size ; Dinner Services, complete ; and Soup Turreenes; Hot-wai Jugs, insets, etc., etc. And Eight Casks of GLASSWARE, consisting of Sets Cut and Pressed Decanters, Water Oaraffes, Tumblers, Wine, Custard, and Jel Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. EEIEDLANDEE BE 0 £ Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company.



For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE, i N IMPROVED FARM of 56d= Acres, of which 500 Acres are under crop. Delivery before or after harvest.” Land situate near Dromore. AN UNIMPROVED BLOCK of 544 Acres, adjoining Winclnnore railway station. For price, &c., apply to CUFF AND GRAHAM, 1440 Christchurch. TO INVESTORS AND THOSE IN SEARCH OF A Good Farm. Messrs, poyntz & Co. have for Sale, by Private Treaty, a Splendid FARM of 107 Acres, of rich land, fenced and sub-divided into four paddocks, 90 acres in English grass. There is a commodious dwelling-house, large grain shed, and all necessary out-buildings. A never-failing stream of water runs through the property. Apply to POYNTZ & CO. Meetings. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A COMMITTEE MEETING will be held at Shearman’s Hotel, on WED NESDAY, 15th. September, at 3 p.m. Business —lmportant. GEORGE JAMESON, 2090 Secretary. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. NOTICE. COMMITTEE MEETING at SHEAR MAN’S HOTEL on WEDNESDAY, 15th September, 3 p. m. READING, by Mr. Passmore, in the upper room of the Town Hall on WEDNESDAY, 15th September, at 7.30 p.m. ANNUAL PARADE of ENTIRE HORSES on SATURDAY, 2nd October, 1880. ANNUAL SHOW of STOCK, IMPLE MENTS, &c., TUESDAY, 16th November. GEORGE JAMESON, 211 a Secretary, ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE Annual PARADE of ENTIRE HORSES will take place at the Association’s Grounds on SATURDAY, the 2nd October. Entries must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on SATURDAY, 25th inst. GEORGE JAMESON, 2040 Secretary. Business Notices. 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 FLOORING LINING SKIRTING ■ ARCHITRAVES MOULDINGS and will open the same OCTOBER Ist, 1880, at his yards, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 2170 Proprietor. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. WE hereby give notice that we have this day entered into PARTNER SHIP as Barristers and Solicitors, under the firm name of Foster and Wilding. OHAS. J. FOSTER, L L.D. FREDERICK WILDING. Hereford street, Christchurch, September 6, 1880. 218 a LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Go., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Oo.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. ■ 082a-445a SCOTT B R O S. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities ; The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season — Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft, by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 IB 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS ' OF NEW GOODS AT ORR & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON’, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, fjpHE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmistok, Gdndiiy, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about]] HALF-PRICE. [consisting op CARPETS, MATTING BLA 'TKETS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &o ORE AND i CO. Septemberjjlst, ’O’} 841c-182g



Business IRtices HOUSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, &c., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, G9g Tinwald. WM, ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, "Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates 11 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. WM. R. DUNN, Reaper and Binder Expert, HAVING located permanently in Ash burton, at the corner of Peter street, and close to Wakanui road, wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Mer chants, and others that ho is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. 1 None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may bo left at Messrs. Jameson j and Roberts, or at the workshop. ffm. R., Dnnn, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry),. Ashburton. 176 g FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. MoKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are Iso 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, &0., fur sale at, lowest current prices. ? R. McKERROW & C0 MJ GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 36 NEW SADDLERY, &c., &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next to Cookson’s Stables), HAVE recently opened up a Choice Assortment of First-Class Goods, comprising— Double and Single Harness Shaft and Leading Harness Saddles, English and Colonial Horse and Saddle Cloths ‘ Rugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, &c., ,&c. From the best makers, which will be sold at most reasonable prices. Harness of every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. J. TAIT AND CO., (Next Cooxson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 915 g [a card.] TO BUSINESS MEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS OF ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN, —In consequence of the high costs ruling here in reference to obtaining the simplest of LEGAL DOCUMENTS, and in consideration of my having had seven years’ experience as Law Clerk in Christchurch and Ashburton, I beg to inform you I have opened a DEEDS OFFICE and AGENCY, where all Bankruptcy and other Legal Business will be attended to through me. E. WADMAN, Up-stairs office, Saunders’ Buildings. 839c-189g East street, Ashburton. ‘ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has DIS POSED of his BUSINESS to Mr. F. CLARK, of Christchurch, and while thanking them for the liberal support accorded to him during his residence here, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to the above, F. CLARK hopes, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER, ! TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 725c-92g “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. Ho 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, 73a-702c



Matson Cox,, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Messrs, matson, cox & Co. beg to inform their Constituents in the Ashburton District that for the future the Business in Ashburton will be con ducted under the supervision of Mr. Cox, under the style of MATSON, COX & CO. 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. The contract for their new premises at Ashburton being let, they trust at no distant date to be able to afford to their constituents increased facilities for the transaction of their business. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44a T. Bullock. FOR SALE—CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 5C3, 510, 511, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash ; balance by instalments. For 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 consistof acomfortable 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. 05 ~ 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. 539, (part of) £ of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kermode Street. 77 37, (Lot)’Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That convenient SHOP, situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, now in the occupation of Mr, Lublow, tailor. SHOP or BOARDING-HOUSE, situated in Burnett Street, opposite the Mail Office, and lately in the occupation of Mr. Dufrates. Apply, 571c-18Gg T. BULLOCK Robert Wilkin and Co. Messrs. Robert wilkin &co., (in conjunction with Messrs. Jameson and Roberts), are instructed to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Messrs. Jameson and Roberts’ Wool and Grain Stores, on SATURDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER, RURAL SECTION No. 29492, Containing !20 AOR E 8 120 Situate at South Ashburton, two-and-a half miles from the Winslow Railway Station. The land is of good quality, and will be sold WITHOUT RESERVE. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch ; JAMESON & ROBERTS, 866 c Ashburton. Messrs. Robert wilkin & Co. (In conjunction with Messrs. Jameson and Roberts) have been in structed by the Trustees in the estate of Thomas Clark, to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION At Messrs. Jameson and Roberts’ Wool and Grain Stores, on Saturday, 18th Sept. THE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES Belonging to the estate, as follows— Lot I.—Town section No. 517, with large SUBSTANTIAL BOARDING HOUSE, contaiug 40 rooms. The building is almost new, and fitted with every convenience, and can be had on most reasonable terms. Lot 2.—36 SECTIONS at Trevorton These are close to the township, are well situated in a rapidly improving neighborhood. UPSET PRICE £5 EACH. Easy terms of payment. Lot 3.—Half-acre section at Trevorton, facing the Beach road, with three roomed cottage thereon. Lot 4. —The trustees’ interest in sections Nos. 2 and 3, on the East Town Belt, with two cottages, four and five rooms each. Lot 5. —Section at Trevorton facing the Presbyterian Manse, being lot 39, known as the Belfast Bakery. The above are for absolute sale. • Sale to commence at 1 o’clock. ROBERT WILKIN & Co., Christchurch. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 867 c Ashburton. JLU I ” ia,l|l - LIL ' III M ll " Lost. LOST, A ROAN GELDING, aged, binder will be REWARDED on returning same to „ : r.T ■ SAUNDERS BROS., 1330 Ashburton*