Putting my hands on the Leg ■, I vaulted through, alighting on the U-d. * Good-bye,’she whispered ‘ 1-k-avui bless you and protect you !’ ‘ And you, Joyce. But this is not good-bye.’ •' Ah, yes,’ she returned, with a for lorn smile, ‘ this is good-bye.’ The next moment the door closed upon me, and I heard her shut that of the cupboard just as Blacklock entered the room; Pressing my ear against the back of the bed, and listening in tently, I heard his rough voice harshly questioning her, and hers in reply, leaking some explanation which ap peared to satisify him, for when lie spoke again it was in a lower key; finally, after another murmur of question and answer, I heard them leave the room, traverse the landing, and descend the stairs. .Then all was silence. {To bt continual.)

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY MAY 26, 1881.



of Holloway's Ointment and Pills. Though it is impossible, in this climate churning temperature, to prevent ill-health altogether, yet its form and frequency may be much mitigated by the early adoption o remedial measures. When hoarseness, cough thick breathing, and the attending slight fever indicate irritation of the throat and chest, Holloway’* Ointment should be rubbed upon these parts without delay, and his Pills taken in. apptopriate doses, to promote its curative action, 'Hp catarrhs or sore throats can resist these remedies. Printed directions envelope every -package of Holloways medicaments, which are suited to all ages and conditions, and to every ordinary disease to which humanity is liable, —Adyt, . . Meetings- S outSß SE T LODGE. . , The- Regular Monthly MEETING of this- Lodge will be held TO-MORROW (Priday)EVENING , at 7.30., in the Hall Tapered street. Visiting Brethren in vlted, By order of the W.M ? GEO. F. HENRY, 897 a Hon. Sec. Caledonian society, —a meet- Ii ING of the DIRECTORS will be held .in Quill’s , Hotel on SATURDAY Erening, at 7 o’clock. Business—To con sider the presentation of a suitable souvenir to the Vice-President, on the occasion of his : 'departure from Ashburton ; and for the 1 pasting ■’ of accounts unpaid. A full attendance is requested. All CLAIMS asminst.the, Society must be made at once, to’that they may be considered and settled at this meeting. ’ 894 a : J. MacLEAN DUNN, Sec. TTPPER ASHBURTON ROAD u BOARD. ‘ The FIRST ELECTION of Members q| the Board’ of the Upper Ashburton Road District shall be held in the Road Board Office, Westorfield, at 10 o’clock Api. iPf FRIBAt, # 3rd June next, instd&Tof theSOthinat., as. advertised. ' A, SIV clpmanded, will take place the day, and close at 4 o’clock p.tn. ' f ROBT. D. PULLAR, Returning Officer. Amusements. * ♦ gjRAND MASONIC CONCERT. ! iA Concert will be given in the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, Ashburton, on Wednesday, Bth june, Tickets-can be obtained from members of the ! Committee: • Bro. R. W. Shearman, P.M.Z. Bro. W. H. Giindiy, W.M. ; H. 18* ’ Bro, G.‘ St. Hill, J; Bro. H. Stephenson, P.M. Bro. C. Braddell, P.M., S.E Bro. J. Bradley, W.M. ’ Bro. R. Friedlander, S.W. Bro. H. Zander, J.W., P.S. Bro. Thoa. Quill, P.M. Bro. W. Sparrow, W.M. Bro. S. B. Nelson, S.W. Bm D. M‘Farhme, J.W. Bro. W. H. Zouch, S.W. BfCk E Saunders, J.W. Bro. H. J. Wpcka, Musical Director. All Masons are particularly requested to attend in regalia. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. ; to commence ‘ 8 p.m. ‘ / HENRY ZANDER. 889 a Hon. Sec. Ecclesiastical D ITHO LI C CHURCH. ASHBURTON; , tyt Jfaps, 9 o’clock ; 2ndMasa, 11 o’clock, bn the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth f ,„- Suo4ay* ( w ben one occurs) of the month. ... RAKAIA : s,’ 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. Edmund p. coffey. Gazette toßaakruptcy, * l V.' R. "VTOTiCE—The Ahhbueton Guabdiah ja a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts IN THE DISTRICT COURT OP ASHBURTON, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. Dr the matter of .The Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, and of the several Acts amending thesame.and of the bank / roptcy of WILLIAM EDWARD MARSH and JOHN GROVES, of Ashburton, bakers, e This, is to notify that William Edward Marsb and John Groves, trading under thesltyle or firm of Marsh and Groves, Bakers, of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, and colony of New Zealand, bakers, have this day filed a statement that' they are unable to meet their engagements with their creditors. Tint first meeting of creditors to be held : at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of June, 188 L Dated this 26th day of May, 1881. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. G. W- liun-AWD, Solicitor for Debtors. -900 a In District court of ASHWRTON. HOLDEN AT JShburton. bf'the bankrfiptcy of 7 -SA#OTt ,u 'Qrtr-l’ NT O N and EREDERtOK RICHARD QUIN -1 "TON, grading together at Ashburton, -’ -‘'diiider tUc Ann of Quinton. Brothers, . **:" ’' , . . ,> ■ Jos application for the discharge of the abavenamed ’debtors will be made to the District’Court, Ashburton, bn the sixth hbxt, it ll b’Olock a.m. P. P. O'REUiLY, 899 a ;Kc ‘BoMtor for Hie debtors.



Dan Henderson and Co. Clearing Sale ON SAT URD VY N KXT, the 28th INST. 12 o’clock sharp. NO RESERVE. D HENDERSON and Co. have re , ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at their rooms and yards, Saunders’ Buildings, at 12 o’clock sharp, without the slightest reserve Reaper and Binder, by Wood, side de livery, 1 D.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray ; 1 horse power with inter mediate complete ; 13-knife Chaff Cutter, by Bentall; 1 Double Set of Silver Mounted buggy Harness, 2 Sets Leading Harness, 2 Sets Plough Harness, Swingletrees, 1 Grindstone, 1 Draught Horse, good worker ; 1 first rate Hack, 6 Store Pigs, a quantity of Chick Feed, good Feed Barley, Crushed Peas, Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Cheese, etc., etc. D. HENDERSON, & Co. MR T. QUILL, 896 a Auctioneer. Found. STRAYED into my yard—One Black Draught HORSE, blaze down face, two white hind fetlocks; no brand. Also, one Brown HACK, with tether rope ; no brand. CHARLES LAKE, 882 a South Rakaia. Educational. rjIHE MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Moore street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms, per quarter, for each subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday, from half-past three to half-past four, one guinea per quarter. 397 a T Tenders. *E N D E R s'. Tenders are invited for PLOUGHING 100 acres of Stubble Land at Grange i'arm (late Mr Bullock’s). For particu »rs apply at the Farm, two miles from Lshburton. 867 a Railway Notices. /BOUNTY STEEPLECHASES. JSTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NOTICE. A Train will leave Ashburton station for Tinwald at 12 o'clock noon TO-MORROW, May 27th, returning at 5 p.m. Ordinary Fares— First Class, return 9d. Second ~ ~ 6d. FREDK. BACK, District General Manager, 901 Christchurch. Public Notices. mEN SHILLINGS REWARD—LOST, I from Ashburton, on the 23rd of May, a small dark red COW, with a rope around its neck. Above reward to any one giving information as to its where abouts.—P. Williams. 893 a fJIHE TOTALISATOR SWEEP on the Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase will CLOSE THIS EVENING, at 11 p.m. Tickets, £1 each. Dividends will be paid on FRIDAY Evening, at 9 p. m. A. H. PRINCE, 895 a Quill’s Commercial Hotel. QOUNTY STEEPLECHASES. FRIDAY NEXT, MAY 27. A SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Ash burton for the Racecourse at 12 o’clock, and return immediately after the races. J. 0. BELL, 892 a Sec. A.R.C. JJANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ELECTION OF FIVE MEMBERS OF ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given that a MEETING of HOUSEHOLDERS of the Rangitata Road District will be held at noon on FRIDAY, June 3rd* 1881, at Messrs Wilkin and Carter’s woolshed,at Maronan, for the purpose of ELECTING FIVE MEMBERS to serve en the Rangitata Road Board. Nominations must be made at the above-named time and place, and a Poll (if demanded) will be taken between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on WEDNES DAY, June 15th, at the same place. 0. PERCY COX, Returning Officer, Rangitata Road 859 a District. A SHBURTON STEEPLECHASE MEETING. Calcutta Sweeps! Calcutta Sweeps! 1 The SWEEPS on the various events for the forthcoming meeting, under the auspices of F. Digby, Esq., will be drawn, at Henderson and Co. ’s Auction Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, on THURS DAY, the 26th inst., at 7 p.m., sharp. T. QUILL, 846 a Auctioneer. A SHBURTON MILLS. OWNERS of GRISTS will be CHARGED Id and 2d per bushel respec tively for CLEANING First and Second Class WHEAT, in addition to the charge for Grinding. HENRY BOWERS 629 a (For Saunders Brothers). : W ESTERFIELD MILLS. ' Having taken the above Mills, I beg to ’ inform farmers and the public generally that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and E hope, by turning out a first-class article, I to merit a share of public support. • Gristing on the usual terms. Gash , buyer of grain. , JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 376 a Wanted known—That visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can he obtained printed in various styles, at the “Guardian” office, opposite the Railway Station.



w. H. Gnndry. W. H. GUN DRY, AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass,and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick’s, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas. Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., Ac., Ac. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon approved security, repayable by instalments, in ac cordance with the rules of the Society. For particulars, apply to W. H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., EAST STREET. STANDARD FIRE A MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property, including Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. j £2,000 £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. To Let. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Poyntz and Co., Ashburton. 612 a For Sale. THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from the freeholders to offer FOR SALE by Private Treaty— T.S. 104, situated in Tancred street, on which are erected Two substanti ally-built and roomy SHOPS and DWELLING-HOUSES. Also, Lots 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, part of R.S. 8767, containing about 1£ acres. These Sections adjoin the properties of Messrs Orr and Sheppard, and, from their prox imity to the town, form a desirable site for a private residence. Apply, Poyntz and Co., 695 East street. W E have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUO Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO. AND FOR SALE. 564 ACRES improved Farm, situated at Dromore, of which 370 acres are laid down in grass, and 130 acres are in stubble, after one crop, balance in tussock. Small house. Sub-division fences, plantation, &8. The new water race is supposed to run through this property. 544 ACRES in tussock at Lauriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. Terms easy. CUFF & GRAHAM, 597 a Christchurch. Consultations. pjOURSING. STAPLETON’S CANARY CONSULTATION, No. 9 , ON THE WATERLOO CUP, 1881, To be run at Tapanui on 21st June and following days. i,ooo SUBSCRIBERS AT los EACH, ABOUT SIXTY-FOUR PRIZES. Winner Waterloo Cup ... ... £l5O Runner up 50 Winner Waterloo Purse ... ... 35 Runner up 20 Winner Waterloo Plate ... ... 35 Runner up ... 20 All other Nominations, divided equally • 190 £SOO Care has been taken to provide for all drawers of nominations, which, if the Waterloo fills, will make Sixty-four . The Drawing will take place, as usual, at the Foresters’ Hall, under the super vision of a Committee of Subscribers, and results advertised in the morning papers. One shilling exchange on cheques. Enclose two stamps for reply and result. Should all the shares not be disposed of, prizes will be distributed pro rata, less 10 per cent, expenses. For the greater satisfaction of my numerous clients, I have requested Mr Jubal Fleming, tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, to act as Treasurer. He having consented, will, for the future, receive and pay all moneys in connection with my consultations. THOS. STAPLETON, Box 288; or JUBAL FLEMING, Treasurer, City Baths, Christchurch. Please address in full, to prevent mis carriage of letters or telegrams. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON — Mr F. CLARK, 888 a Hairdresser.



I Alfred Harrison. UNDER BILL OF SALE. Paterson v. Paterson. SATURDAY, MAY 28, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at his yards— J Black Mare —“Blossom” j Brown Gelding—“ Star” j Grey Mare —“ Maggie ” j Grey Gelding—“ Dick ” D ay 2 Reaper 2 Set Iron Harrows 2 Double-furrow Plough Single-furrow Plough Harness Swingletrees, &c. 77a ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. J. T. Ford and 00. CLEARING SALK CLEARING SALE. CLEARING SALE. AT WAKANUI, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10th. Messrs j. t. ford & co., (in conjunction with Messrs Fried lander Bros.) hare received instructions from Mr A. G. Earle (consequent upon his leaving for the South), To sell, on the premises, the whole of his Valuable Farm, Situate AT WAKANUI, Joining Mr Moffatt’s Mill, and containing 270 ACRES, Of which 65 acres are under wheat; 82 acres fit for oats and barley ; 120 acres under English grass ; and 3 acres plan tation, with SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, LARGE STABLE, And other OUT-BUILDINGS Erected thereon. Also— THE WHOLE OF THE LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, Ac., Comprising— ENGINE, COMBINE & ELEVATORS, By Hornsby TJ First-class DRAUGHT HORSES g COWS & HEIFERS "I DEERING TWINE BINDER, J- Almost new 1 DRILL, by Keal and Meats, A nglo- Amerioan. TRAP, PLOUGHS, HARROWS. HARNESS, &c., &c. The Auctioneers would draw particular attention to the above sale, as the farm is one of the best in the well-known WAKANUI DISTRICT, Is WELL WATERED, And would make one of the best DAIRY FARMS In the Colony. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock. Terms liberal. Luncheon provided. For full particulars, apply to J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers ; or FRIEDLANDER BROS., 862 a Ashburton. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBDRTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs , Fribdiandeb Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Titnaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a WANTED KNOWN—That the “ Crown Lands Guide ” (No. 3), Now Zealand Octette, Parliamentary Papers, and all other Government Publi cations can be obtained by applying at Office of this Paper.



Matson, Cox, and Co. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE OF FARMS, STOCK, AND IMPLEMENTS, SITUATED ON THE WAKANUI CREEK, And only 3 miles from the ASHBURTON RAILWAY STATION. Messrs matson, cox, & co. have received instructions from Mr Thomas Prendergast, who is leaving the district, to offer for sale by Public Auction, on FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD, 1881, At 12 o’clock sharp, The UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES. The Equity of Redemption on ACRES 209 FIRST-CLASS LAND, Through which the Wakanui Creek runs. 240 acres 240 Adjoining the above. These Farms being some of the earliest selections in the district, are well known to be the finest wheat growing land in New Zealand, and having been carefully farmed, are now in thoroughly good condition, being sub-divided into conveniently sized,, paddocks, with comfortable farm house, stable, granary, and every convenience for working the same. So good an opportunity of securing a first-class farm on easy terms seldom offers. After which will be offered, TWO FIRST-CLASS FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGES, Situate in Cox street, Ashburton. To be followed by a CLEARING SALE Of the following STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c, &c. : 1 Bay Mare, “ Jess," 6 yrs 1 Bay Mare, “ Pink,” aged 1 Grey Horse, “ Tommy,” 3 yrs 1 Bay Mare, “ Polly,” 7 yrs 1 Black Horse, “ Prince,” aged 1 Black Mare, “Maggie,” 3 yrs 1 Black Horse, “ Farmer,” aged 1 Bay Mare, “ Kitty,” 4 yrs 1 Bay Mare, “ Nellie,” 3 yrs 3 Two-year-old Heavy Colts 2 Yearling Colts, extra heavy 8 Sets Plough Harness, complete 5 Do. Shaft and Leading Harness 3 Drays, in good order 1 Double-seated American Wagon 1 Bay Mare, “ Polly ” Harness for do., nearly new 1 Sowing Machine, by Duncan 2 Sets Harrows 1 Wood’s Reaper and Binder 2 D.F. Ploughs 1 Brindle Cow, “ Jenny ’ ’ 1 Roan Cow, “Roaney” 1 Surrey Drill, Woolnough 1 Chaffcutter, Corme’s improved 1 Do. Bentall’s 1 Corncrusher Intermediate Horse-Power Water-wheel and Castings 1 Samuelson Reaper 6 Large Breeding Sows 54 Weaners and Suckers 20 Fat Hogs 20 Pigs Ac., &c., &c. Terms at sale. Luncheon provided. MATSON, COX, & CO., 881 a Auctioneers. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, 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 j 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. Fortnightly sales OP Stock Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 Money. Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 269 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. (ypiTAL 1ei.,000,000. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. 0. MoDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. ‘i LPRED COOK, nows runner for the J\ Lyttelton Times, Canterbury Times, and Star, is prepared to undertake the distribution of circulars, hand-bills, &c., and to do general light porter work, and odd jobs. 794 a



T. P- Ei: ‘ TION OF DATE OF Property Sale. My NEXT PROPERTY SALE will take place on SATURDAY, 28th inst., instead of the 21st, as previously adver tised. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. JpOR SALE, CHEAP. 127 Acres first-class LAND, fronting on the Wakanui Creek, being Rural Sections 20632 and 20633, divided into three paddocks; all in English grass ; there is a hut and stable on the farm. This would make a capital dairy farm. Will be sold cheap and on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjlO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET for CROPPING about 300 acres, 100 of which have been cropped once, the remainder is ploughed and ready fop cross-ploughing. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MR W. L. RICHARDS, Near The Grange. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, presently in occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpO PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING A BACON CURING FACTORY. FOR SALE CHEAP— -4 Sections on the South East Town Belt, containing 1 Acre, Capital site for Bacon Curing Establish ment. Arrangements can be made for suitable buildings to be erected on the site. Purchasers will only be required to pay current rate of interest on the outlay. For further particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. JpOE SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft 6in RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £6O and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 66 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakanui, about six miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements —seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 6$ Acres, about 3 miles from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr, George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improved. 84 Acres, subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with a never failing stream. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, store, etc. Situated on Mr Hart’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 162 Acres Freehold) A well cultivated farm, 34 Acres Leasehold ) all fenced and sub divided with live, well kept fences. There are also two wells with a plenti ful supply of water. The land is also broken up, part in crop, and part in English grass. Improvements consist of a well built comfortable six-roomed dwelling-house, also a four-stalled stable and granary capable of storing 2,000 bushels of grain. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, on which is erected a Dwelling-house of seven rooms ; this is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap. < Lot 11, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5- j roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot 34, 35, each % acre, Mayo’s Block ; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12. Trevorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278—First-class land, good site for private house. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terras, 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32—Corner section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337— Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 9 S>9 o6 > East street North, also T.S. 77 r > comer of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the' occupation of Mr Geo. Women There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. For full particulars, apply t» T BULLOCK,' 22ia Estate Agent



Buslms Notices. Wilbuuu iicvell (Lite of A .lilii ftuii Forks), HAS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a E. G. Buxton, Merchant tailor, practical TROUSERS AND BREECHES MAKER, Wishes to inform his numerous fsiends and customers of Ashburton and the Fro* vince of Canterbury generally that, owing to his great success in business, he has EXTENDED HIS PREMISES, And has opened out a well-selected stock of TWEEDS for riding and walking pants, both Single and Double-milled Blisses, and a grand assortment of Fancy Tweeds for lounging and walking suits, overcoats, ulsters, &c. R.G.R. has also received a large assort ment of Riding and Driving Gloves, Hosiery, &c. , , , R.G.R., being his own importer and cash buyer, is now prepared to give the public of Canterbury a great opportunity of buying for cash full fifty per cent, under the old credit system, that has so long been an incubus on the colony. R.G.R. often smiles at the' word “blOwino.” All blow and no show, combined with inferior workmanship and material, is very deceiving to a customer. This is not R. G. Ruxton’s system of principle. He invites a call to inspect his stock of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, &c., at the following prices : SUITS made to order M 15 0 SUITS of the best Scotch and English Tweeds, not to be equalled in the co lony, to order VESTS made to order from OVERCOATS and ) ~ ~ „ ULSTERS (unri- > O 10 0 vailed), from ... ) BOYS* School SUITS, 1 1 A to order, from ... " Gentlemen wishing to buy their own materials can have them made up on the most reasonable terms, and with style and finish not to be equalled in the Pro vince of Canterbury. Address— G. RUXTON, MERCHANT TAILOR, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 4 5 0 0 12 6 M OUNT SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, &o. , Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian. 757 a s UFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. G. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Priraest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 24d. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 Marsh & Groves. •JpANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lanorbd Street, Ashburton. 932 QHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS 1! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME brings about its changes. “Procrastination is the thief of Time,” and believing in the wisdom of the old saw, Eobert Murray, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. Has taken Time by the forelock. The cold weather of winter succeeds the warmth of genial autumn, as surely as the night succeeds the day. Light and warmth are essential to a successful prose cution of a watchmaker’s business, and ROBERT MURRAY has sought and found a new site, which combines these essentials with a FRONTAGE to the MAIN STREET. He has now R E M O V ED To (0 ?ately ioqoppied by ’i Mr. J. BT Savage, Fruiterer, &c., BAST..STREET, Next door to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Where his old friends will find him, and new ones will be welcome. 730c-96a



Business Notices. Wm. Patching, v East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sizes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterproof Clothing at reasonable prices. \ I Canvas, Calico, and American Duck. Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and. Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. , Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimblesi - Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, alwayk in stock. : ' ” Stack and Dray Govern at reduced ~ prices. ',, ‘ f . 687 a WM. PATCHING. James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, J /, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness Spurs, and every requisite in the' trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a 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. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. 0. DAVIS, 5 | Bricklayer, See., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. , .307 a 0-0 PER ATI YE BAKERY* TRIANGLE, ASHBU R T O N. A. Thiele, Having made arrangements for the season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, is prepared to deliver the VERY BEST BREAD in any part of the town and suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Cash customers liberally dealt with. A fresh supply of BISCUITS always on hand. 206 a Wood & Co., Brewers and bottlers, Ashburton. Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. -202 a J>ARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED begs to return his sincere thanks to his customers, friends, and the public generally, for the liberal amount of support they have ac corded him during the past seven months, and desires to call their attention to tbe partnership notice annexed. JOSHUA TUCK . TN reference to the above, Mr Joshua Tucker, who has for seven and a half years been in the employ of Messrs W. Montgomery and Co., Limited, begs to intimate that he has THIS DAY taken* into Partnership MR JOHN GIFFORD BESTELL, who has for ten and a half years been in the service of the same firm, and that the business will in future- be carried on under the style of TUCKER AND RESTELL. JOSHUA TUCKER, JOHN G. RESTELL. ' Ashburton, May 2,1881. Ashburton Timber and Goal Yards,, Corner op WEST AND HAYELOOK STREETS, Next Messrs Jameson and Roberta. mHE UNDERSIGNED beg to inform their friends and the public gene rally, that they have made arrangements for A CONSTANT SUPPLY Of the undermentioned goods, which will be sold at the lowest current rates. Building Timber Of all Descriptions. WIDE KAURI, for joiners work DOOR AND SASHES, of all descrip tion GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes LIME (Kakahuand WaihoTa) OAMARU WHITE STONE CEMENT (best brands) BRICKS AUSTIN AND KIRK’S STONE WARE SHEET LEAD AND ZINC FIREWOOD, BIRCH MIXED,- or BLACK PINE. : , And are now landing THREE HUNDRED TONS OF COAL, , . r Ex ships Glen Rosa and Guy Mannerfng. Tucker & Restell, ASH RECEIPTS PrintedatUTh* Guardian office.