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- ZEALAND RAILWAYS. L (Christchurch Section.) j ANNIVERSARY DAY, 1881. ,i* All Ordinary Single Fare Tickets issued between Stations within the Provincial i K ,:partrict of Canterbury on 15th, 16th, or , December will be available for ... return up to.andincluding the 19th. .On the 16th the Evening Train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 6.20 p.m., and run 55 minutes later than , ; Usual throughout the journey. . No Goods Traffic on 16th. J , FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. . . District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec. 10,1881. 388 d , ii ... Tenders. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING two SHOPS and DWELLING HOUSES for Mr Wm Patching. Walls are of brick and stone. Tenders to be sent in to the undersigned by 6 p.m. dii SATURDAY, 17th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted; 308 d R. BIRD. Pabii; Notices. R. C E . FRIDAY, the 16th Instant, being the Anniversary of the Province, the Govern ment Offices in the Canterbury Provincial District, excepting the Post and Telegraph Offices will be : CLOSED on that day. By order. G. S. COOPER, Under-Secretary. Colonial Secretary’s Office, Wellington, Deo. 9, 1881. 316 d EE RING TWINE BINDER. Only a few Machines left, for which early application is necessary. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 337 d Ashburton Agents. yjT AKANUI ELECTION- Mr Wason’s Committee requests that all Accounts against them be rendered by noon on THURSDAY NEXT to the undersigned. S. E. POYNTZ, 321 d Clerk to Committee. MR CATTLIN, SURGEON DENTIST, is now in Ashburton for the last time this year, and MAY BE CON SULTED at the Somerset Hotel. 300 d BONES.— Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bonks in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F. Mato, Hampstead Bone Mills. 834 c O T I 0 MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. E . Mr W. H. Pubdicombb is authorised to collect money and transact all business in connection with The Ashburton Guardian in the Mount Somers and Alford Forest districts. To Let. TO LET—Well-finished and comfort able Four-roomed COTTAGE ; rent $a a week. Also, Two SHOPS. Jameson and Roberts. 341 d TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d For Sale. ORS A L E BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. 314 d JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton. R SA L E Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r ; Rural Section 28405—103a1r13p Rural Section 28406—387 a2r 20p Rural Section 28407—234 a 3r lOp All the above can be had as one com pact Farm —is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. ,'ApplVj 213 d MATSON, COX & CO. mo PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 861 c Ashburton /■ vN SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated * Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. -jrrOTICB —The Ashburton Guardian b a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Art* w "ABTB PAPER for Sale, 2d per lb.. at the Guardian Office. f HE. GUARDIAN is published everj , ’ evening, giving every day i w s Stb the bbur of going to press. This it ter' than buying a sixpenny weekly. ■ ' ,V.J .-1" > ;• ' .



Matsdn," Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCITONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms, WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand I- ■ EOR SALE— , Woolpacks i Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails j Staples Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Bye Grass Mangolds Potatoes ! Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Odb Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ! ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, DEC. 10. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d J. T. Ford and Co. T O STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce COMMENCED that we ; BUSINESS have • AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS A COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. ! We have arranged with Messrs | Fbiedlakdbr 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 bo well and promptly ' attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, 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 Barristers, Solicitors, & Branson A Purnell, B ARHISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Educational. RADIES’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY~JOHNSTON is pre -1 pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan tages, based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars N on application References kindly permitted to His e Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J, Elmslie, Rev. H. C. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 3340 "ITT ANTED KNOWN—That Robert VV Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton, - having procured the Newest Apparatus, is y prepared to SWEEP CHIMNEYS at 1, very low rates. Any orders left at the is Town HallJ will receive prompt attention. I 760 c



T. Bullock. T. Bullock, AU 0T I O.N EE R, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. Q_RASS LAND. GRASS LAND. TO LET, at a low rental —A FARM of 230 Acres, together with a seven roomed House, situated about l|r miles from the township. It is all laid down in English grasses, and well watered with a windmill pump or the above can be let in two lots, a follows: 110 Acres with House 120 ~ without ~ T. BULLOCK. ■piOß SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, CHEAP, A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE suitable for cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. O A T S. O FOR SALE. —FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, O O L. WOOL. The undersigned is a Purchaser at highest market price. T. BULLOCK M O N E L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a 3r 28p, situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. Stable and Loose-boxes opposite the County Saleyards. Also, Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to take in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK TO LET, at a Low Rental. —Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, adjoining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent. W. H. Chmdry. W. H. GUN DRY! Estate & station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 7,8, and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Whisky') Brandy Rum LB es t Brands Port J Sherry Claret J Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. O R E. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s ock, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms * y ‘ W. H. GUNDRY, O R S E, 81, North West Belt, containing with good four-roomed cottage a. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY. O R S E. -lection 58, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs nes and Bradshaw’s grain store. This one of the best sites in Tinwald, either • a shop or grain store, having good intage to the railway line and being so ise to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the mperance Hall, Graham street. W. H. GUNDRY. ONEY TO LEND. )n approved Freehold security in ions sums, at lowest current rates, ply to _ W. H. Gundry, CENSED LAND BROKER funder the Lana Transfer Act.) v 478 a Business Notices. TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP HIDES. CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. LIGMTBAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c NEW INDUSTRY. A S P H A~L TING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very . moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park • street. * All work kept in repair for twelve j months. . 350 c EDUCATION Act, 1877, Debtors and Creditors Act, and Amend • ment Acts, Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1871, to be had at 1 the Guardian Office, next Matson, Cox > and Co. ’s, West street. 8 a T* XJILDING and FRIENDLY SOCIE . Jt> TIES’ ACTS, on Sale at the o Office of this Paper. . S _



Business Notices. The new grocery establish ' MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is-needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A tnal respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c PATRICK O’CONNOR (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public of Ashburton, that he has OPENED BUSINESS in East street, opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, and requests a share of their patronage. Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed., i 816 c UFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin- BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from Corned Beef from Mutton Sausages Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c 3d, to sd. d. to id d. to 3d. sd. to 6d HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. Now Landed, a lino of Strong and Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Eobert Alcorn. 5 9 OTI 0 E . Thomas Taylor, PASTRY COOK, &c., Manufacturer op Superior Cordials. T. T. having had considerable ex perience in the manufacture of the above in the Old Country, can with confidence recommend them to his numerous cus tomers and friends. Those who wish to treat themselves will please give their orders early, as Christmas time is so near, and T. T. being very busy preparing for it. I shall also have a large assortment of Cakes, specially made for Christmas, and as everybody knows what my Cakes are, they therefore require no comment. In order that the public may suit them selves and oblige me, please give your orders early. All orders punctually attended to. Cordials Wholesale and Retail. 295 d fJIHE LATE FIRE. The undersigned begs to notify that Messrs Acland Campbell and Co. have kindly placed their Grain Store at his disposal, and that the same will be opened as a temporary LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES on and after this date. Customers will find that they will receive the same attention, and their horses, etc., the same care as formerly. Note the Address— Edward Cookson, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO’S STORES, Peter street, near Quill’s Hotel, Ashburton. Dec. 1881. rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co,* MERCHANT TAILORS, Tanored street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very superior article AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the , CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and liy the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give thal satisfaction which their rapidly increasing i business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. ; PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. : A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO 716 i FORMS PRINTED “To Let ' an. “ For Sale”—can beobtaiue.i at th GtfAßMAi* Office. , . V 1



Notices S. W. Alcorn’s >• NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. *' GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF f ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE OF THE n STOCK OF DRAPERY s e or i MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CO., 6 Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, r Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesale price, purchased for less than y LI,OOO. t IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. 1 IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the opening of my new premises in East street as a first-class GENERAL DRAPERY, , CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in i soliciting a liberal share of support, 1 J, have to state, that it is my intention to - .keep a thoroughly well-assorted stock in “ every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate prices. I JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK, , Bought at 73| per cent, discount. i I consider it as exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtonians as well as for myself , that I am in the position to state that I * have purchased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, amounting to L 4,000, at Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73| per cent, on landed cost, and will thus be able to sell all these Goods at LESS THAN HALF PRICE, and still .have a good profit. Amongst this Stock there is a large ' quantity of all sorts, of Infants’ Under clothing, Girls’ Night Dresses and Che mises (plain, frilled, and trimmed,), which ’ will be sold at about the price of the ma terial, so that ladies will be saved the labor arid expense of making. The following are a few of the articles from the Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co., and their reduced prices:— Boys’ New Dux Collars, reduced to 4d ’ per box Men’s Moulded West End Collars, sizes 14 and 14£, reduced to 4 d £ Men’s Oxonian Collars, all sizes, 4d Men’s new Dux Harvard Collars, all sizes, 5d per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s fid, re duced to 3s fid Men’s Drab , and ( Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 15s, reduced to 7s fid I 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to fid I 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s fid, reduced to 2s and 2s fid 100 doz. Men’s Lambswool Drawers, reduced to less than wholesale price 1 29 doz. Men’s Lambswool Undershirts, i reduced to English cost ( 43 doz. Puggarees, regular price Is and 2s, r . reduced to fid and Is 1 Boys’ and Men’s Leather and Elastic t Belts, at less than half-price ( 65 doz. Colored Gossamer Falls, regular t price 3s fid and 4s, reduced to Is fid t and 2s j Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &c., at less than the usual price 120 doz. Stay Busks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is fid, now 4£d to lOd 39 doz. Infants’ Frock Bodies, regular . price 2s fid to 4s fid, now Is to 2s 3d 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls, regular - price 19s fid and 255, now 11s fid and 13s fid 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price Is 4d and Is fid, reduced to Is 590 yards All-wool French Dress Stuff, new shades, usual price 2s 9d, re duced to Is 9d i New Prints, new Hollands, at great re- a d actions on account of removal of j duty . New Sheeting, now Calicoes, new Shirting, at low prices, duty off. TO GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS AND CABINETMAKERS. Amongst this Cheap Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co.’s, there is a large quantity of Braids of all kinds, Hooks and Eyes (black and white), Piping Cord, Stay Tape, Braids and Gimps, Trouser Buttons, Vest" Buckles, Coat and Vest and Dress Buttons, Dress Preservers, Chair Gimps, Curtain Lace, Blind Tassels, Silk Furniture Cords, &c., which will be sold wholesale at-less than English cost price. SPECIAL NOTICE TO j THE LADIES. Dressmaking. I have the pleasure to inform the Ladies that 1 have secured the services of a first class Dressmaker from Wellington, noted for Perfection of Fit combined with great taste and style. Operations in the Dress making Department will commence on Monday, the 12th inst., and orders can now be taken in the shop. To prevent disappointment, Materials purchased on the premises only will be made up. S. W. ALCORN, East street, Ashburton. December 1, 1881. ) i 1 j 3 1 ) 9 f 0 0 z ■ r e o e y e d it o y ). la SPECIAL TELEGRAM.—“Parihaka, November 18,1881. —To MrThomas Chambers, Ashburton. —Am convinced there’s 1 nothing like leather. Please send up 3,000 pairs of your unrivalled stout Walking Boots. The Volunteers have worn out their shoe leather in marching ppon Parihaka, and have hardly got a sound sole amongst them. You may also forward a pair of your Elastic Sides for Te Whiti, who wants something for Sunday, wean—(Signed)— Bryce. ” * ChamVidrs BOOTS and SHOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly moderate. 141 d LFORD BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New ! Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78d id rpHRESHING BOOKS printed on the lie JL shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERYj Having combined the two Businesses together, and by keeping a good , LOAF at sd, and 16ozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Suck to Free Trade and Free Will Stick to You. R. LANCASTER. : 301 d RE-COMMENCEMENT of BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to notify to his numerous customers that he has taken the Shop lately occupied by S. W. Alcorn, in Wills street, adjoining the old pre mises, where he will carry on the SADDLERY BUSINESS as heretofore. James Tait, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, Wills street. 265 d IVTEVER be down in the J3| DUMPS. Fortune may favor, though she may frown ; Bright morning comes after the night, And no matter how long a good man may be down, He’ll rise if he sticks to the right. In the game of onr lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play, We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing” if you would “count honors,” we say, And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us life is a span, Though the “lane without turning” seems long ; When sadness creeps into the heart of a man He should hurry it out with a song. Though the road be so rough that the progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, ’Twill be changed if a little further we go, So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, to wit, With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F. Lublow for perfection in fit, And saving your money to boot. He’ll suit you with all that is novel and rare, And prove himself a regular “ trump,” For giving both cheapness and thorough good wear, , So never be down in the dumps. To give Stylish and Reliable Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by G. J. F. Lublow. The variety of Coatings and Tweeds to be seen at his establishment is, moreover, the most complete and extensive in Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do other than right in obtaining their dress for themselves and their sons at Gr. J. F. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a I Orr and Co., RONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OP GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281bs and lewt kegs Varnish in J, £, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. 8,9, 'and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) M'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M'Cormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices GROCERIES. We would invite the attention of families and all who wish to buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very large stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining strength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s per lb. COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article in this way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price. SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. p.S. —China and Glassware at Jot Prices. 12d Licensing act, issi, on sale a< Office of this Paper. Price, 2s 6d.



Business Notices. ) Q S BORNE HARVESTERS AND 8 BINDERS ? (WIRE AND STRING). The owners of tn o above and others are 5 informed we have e.igaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners I only. The only charge made will be for • the extras and material used, at list prices, ' payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, ( who will be glad to explain the working , of the Binder to save future trouble to , the farmer. 1 Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season. N OTICE OF REMOYAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c NOTICE. Geo. Trickett Desires to inform his old customers and the public of Ashburton generally that he intends to Re-Open the shop near the Royal Hotel in a few days, where he will keep a well-selected Stock of Boots and Shoes. Particulars in further announce ment. GEO. TRICKETT (Opposite Hye’s Tinsmith shop), 153 d Moore street. J AM A CASH PURCHASER OF ’Wool And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, 142 d East street, Ashburton. O U la.-s g W, o > H S S °.S^ § » ° ■^O •53 s _ o © w .gm™ k3oo Q K Pi pM til O u > w m Q O O O H W a u « o <! < M 3 S -2 a m w >: I hh a HH O S £ H A, W. Kandell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N.B.— Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d Henry Bowers, 11/TILLER AND GRAIN MER CHANT, Begs to announce to Farmers and Con tractors that he has OPENED a GENE RAL STORE for supplying the following Goods, at a low rate FOR CASH : Flour (superfine), per 2001ba Flour, 2001bs Flour, lOOlbs Flour, 501bs. Bran, single sack Sharps Oaten Chaff 24 s Od 20s Od 10s Od 5s 6d 3s 4d 6s Od 2s 3d Good Chaff. Os 9d Barley, per bushel ... 2s Od Chicken Wheat, per bushel 2s 3d Oats, per bushel 2s Id Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Beans, Crushed Barley, Crushed Oats, Oatmeal, Ac., Ac. 1 Cleaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat, 10d per bushel. 3 I ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET. HENRY BOWERS, T ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West street, 76Cc Ashburton JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, lj Tancred street. All kinds and descrip j lions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and - sewn, made on the premises. Extra kt attention paid to repairing. Moderate 1. charges. 9c



Poyntz and Co. ALTER A. TWINE WOOD'S w Binder & Harvester sft 6in and 6ft 6in Out. Eight of the world’s highest prizes were awarded to W. A- Wood’s Harvest ing Machine. , Special First at the Melbourne Exhi bition. The competitors of the: Wood,” being dissatisfied with their defeat at the trial, appealed to the Commissioners of , the Exhibition for another trial. This being granted, a second trial waa 'held on December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia, when their Machine was again; victorious, competing against the McCcrnpjck, Os borne, and Deering Twine Bindorp. A FIELD TRIAL of W. A.* Wood’s Machine will bo held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & GO:, Agents. O R S E A Second-hand Clayton and Shuttle worth COMBINE. Only wrought two seasons. In good order. sft 6ih drum. POYNTZ & CO. THE Undersigned are now taking order for Messrs Scott Bros.’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, Fitted with all the Latest Improvements. Full-width Machines. POYNTZ :& CO. HAXTON & BEATTIE’S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS’ which are giving universal satisfaction, vide Testimonials:— “To Messrs Poyntz and C 6., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The 21ft Flexible Harrows I had from you please me very much. They are the best Harrows I ever used. In rough ground especially they show them selves to advantage.— H. W. Paesohb, Seafield.” “Messrs Poyntz and Co.: Having harrowed 1,800 acres of land, both rough and smooth, this season with & set of Haxton and Beattie’s Flexible Harrows, I have no hesitation in saying they are the best kind of harrows I ey¥r used. They clear themselves well in rough land, and I can confidently recommend them to farmers.— Francis Cass, Seafield.” ‘ To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The Haxton and ’ .Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows ’ are' All that could be desired for our. rough 1 ground.— James Ckoskekie, Mayfield.”" ~' J “ To Messrs Poyntz and Co,, Ashbur ton : Sirs, —In reference to Haxton and Beattie’s Patent Flexible Hatfows, I think them by far the best harrows I ever used in all sorts of ground; both rough and smooth, and they answer well as chain harrows. Geoege Richaed, Orari.” --J POYNTZ & CO. 0 N S E. Wood’s and McCormick’s Binding Wire, Binding Twine, and all Machine Extras. POYNTZ & CO, F O R S E 250 acres of good LAND, well fenced, within 10 miles of Ashburton; 150 acres in crop, the balance ploughed ready for turnips. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S E Splendid SHEEP-FARM of 1,200 acres, situated within 12 miles of Ashburton, well fenced, and sub divided into 14 paddocks. The County water-race runs along the property. The improvements con sist of a well-built six-roomed house, six-stalled stable, and sheep yards adapted to working 3,00 C sheep. There are 250 acres in growing wheat, and this is>la most desirable property. ? POYNTZ & CO. F O R S E. A splendid Farm of SO 1 ? acres, all fenced, and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 acres in English grass, 185 in wheat, 100 in oats, balance in fallow. The improvements consist of a good 5-roomed weatherboard house, six-stalled stable, and a con crete tank holding 6,000 gallons. The County water runs [through th a centre of the land. in Also, ,1 A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced and abundantly watered, 35 acres in English grass, balance in root crops. There is a good house and! stable on the land, and a gardecn well stocked with fruit trees. ; POYNTZ & CO. T OWN PROP BRf. |E S. A capital seven-roomed house, containing dining-room, sitting-room,, four bedrooms, and kitchen,,, well situated, close to the ceutre.jof the town, and within two minutes’ walk of the Post Office and Rail way Station. POYNTZ & CO. F O R E. Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. F O s E. A quarter of an acre in Cox street, on which is erected a substantial four-roomed House. The land is well fenced and laid out and planted with choice trees. POYNTZ & CO. F OR SALE OR TO LET A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North East Town Belt. This is a most desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parts of the town. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and are planted with the choicest shrubs and trees. This property is now let to a good tenant, and would make-'a very profitable investment. POYNTZ & CO. T o E Two, three, four, and five roomed ious< within easy distance of the cent of the town. POYNTZ & CO. F T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. O R S E. TOWN SECTIONS.: ; 60. Kermode street. 742, 743, Peter street. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. 118, 119, Moore street west. 822, 828, Cox street. 818, Aitken street. 860, Grey street. 689, Cameron street. ■ : 293. 274. POYNTZ & CO. O N E M Sums of Money to invest at cur rates, on Freehold Security. - From upwards. Evr POYNTZI* 0