The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2-No. 300.1

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1881.

(.PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers,. Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, ‘ A uctiomubr, taluer, com jt\. MISSION AGENT, 4e. Land Sale*, Seles of . Stock, Merchandise, Furnituroand Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SAT.H: every SATURDAY, at IS o’clock sharp, commencing in the -Yards with HOUSES. LAND SALES; IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. 4GENT FOR' THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Bisks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ’ ALFRED HARRISON.



pREDK. pAY I XT, E> st Stkxxt (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, iuand and'General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle i >nd Malvern Uoal (by the truck' load), Build ling Materials' of- all kinds. Fencing Wire, ■ Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri ican, &c., Ac. fi- - '' a Surveyor. Civil Engineers, &c. C E,, FOOK.S AND SON, i SURVEYORS AND IJ^ICENSED LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government ’Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanni Bead, near Post-office Ashburton. , 374 E. Dobson & Son, 01 v u EN,G I N-.B EBS, ' autHobjsed and LICENSED SURVEYORS, South. British Chambers, v Hxhkforp Sxbbbt, Ohbisxohukch. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. N OTIOE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions' of CRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oatnarn and 1 Ashburton, or at any other ikilway station. P.- CUNNINGHAM & CO., lit 'S . , ■ Christchurch. Joseph Clark, N'--‘ M E R C H AN T, Ashburton and TrtrwAiD. > Mr Joseph Clabx announces to Grain Dealers and. Farmers that he has OPENED/; a . Branch Office in Eest afreet, Ashhiirtdn, for the purpose of carrying On '.the . Business of a Grain Merchant/Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage atlowest ourretat rates. .JOSEPH OUR K, East street, : Abhbubton. 263 a t FARM E R S |We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, EARLEY, and all kinds.of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Cornhags supplied. A MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch. vßtudness Notices DAVIS’S /^HEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING: MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY. article Sold at Christchurch Psiops and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHXAPLY & COMPLETELY EURNISHE 3 W DAVIS. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. m of ■t®r 10c rOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler's Buildings, street. Ail kinds and. descrip „ Boots t end (Shoes, pegged and made,on.the premises. Extra ' paid- ,te repairing. 7 Moderate " 9c ce, No. 1, CHRIST -6a e POST - OFFICE, CHURCH. -toy I **>■*-► '-i' FISHBU PEERS Vilv-if io • CHOPS from the GRILL Nighh , .till'‘Midnighh (ALiS 6d. 3 ; 6 ■im i >! l-.i i. ‘‘ - ■ 964% - ‘ v ■



Business Notices. CHERTSEI. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Cicrteey), GENERAL BTORIOSPSR HAVING taken erer the store of Messrs. Orr and Go., and increased the stock, is prepared to supplj first-elass articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which hare taken the following prises and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— „ ~ Single and Double At Christchurch— ~ „ Single, Doublt and Three- Furrow At Ashburton —First Prise for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-Boiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 456 a Christchurch.



T HE SECRET OF; StJG®B. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN, ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT! 1. —Because they import nearly all the Goods thsy sell from leading manufacturers in England, 2. —Because they buy chiefly for cash. 3. —Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4. —Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others. ORE AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In theifollowing Articles, via.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s Cd Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s fid Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices



Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s 6d upwards We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best pat terns and styles We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. Boots. We are showing some beautiful im ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s Boots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s Od upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s 6d upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORE AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Ashburton, Aprtl, 1881.



Business Notices. SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity ef thanking their customers for the Tery liberal snpport 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, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian. 757 a SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. GL 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 every requisite. 912 to sd. 3d. d. to 4d d. to 3d. Bd. to 6d.



mHE OF TIME brings I ' 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 REMOVED To the shop lately occupied by Mr. J. S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., EAST 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



Great reduction in WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, haring received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will oiler the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 6s; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a



Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. ~ CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a I^J-ELSON, Pure MOATE, AND CO.’S Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ARE Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas and Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton — H. M. CARSON. 422 a DAY THE FAMILY WASH HOURS REFORM, IN FOUR Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch.



E. GL Euxton, Merchant tailor, practical TROUSERS AND BREECHES MAKER, Wishes to inform his numerous fsiends and customers of Ashburton and the Pro 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 otvn 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 “blowing.” 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 £3 15 0 SUITS of the best 'j Scotch and English Tweeds, not to be equalled in the co lony, to order VESTS made to order from OVERCOATS and ) 0 ~ ft ULSTERS (unri- \ O JLU U vailed), from ... ; BOYS’ School SUITS, f 1 K A to order, from ... v 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— R. G. R UX T O N, MERCHANT TAILOR, No, 1, Piter Strut, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 4 5 0 0 12 6



SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated ,l 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 onh 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 9ft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480 S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his [patrons that ho has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, anf lias a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a



Business Notices. 500 Q"OT OATIONS 0 ATIONS s qq Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea V s ' t 0 28s - the Box ' Half Chests, of 40 lb*., to £5. Sugars, to 4 d. „ White Crystals, t 0 sd * New Currants, 6d ‘ per T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papae.] 4bla



AYE TOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES ° Two Shillings In the £ Saved BT DBALIW# WITH _ TAYLOR AND P A P P S, GROCBRS AND TMA DBALBRS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, BBAHCH ESTABLISHMBHT HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. fid. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, B|d. par lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. fid. New Jam, 6sd. per tin. Twist Tobacco, Bs. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, fid. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor.



John Sheen, boot importer, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has SUMMER GOODS, comprising at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E. S., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, 7s. 6d. 7s.



Photography.— Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. _ 911 a Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D, F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. BB6a LFO R D FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a McDougalTs Carbolic Sheep Dip Is the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for ?cab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 225 a Christchurch.



JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, nrice L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. , N.B. —No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch. LABOR ~\T E W ZEALAND EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmers, and house holders will send their orders to me, I will guarantee to supply them with first class male servants, double or treble furrow ploughmen, teamsters, married couples, boys able to milk, and domestic servants with good references. Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES MoDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch. 924 a



Business Notices. have beejn appointed AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED M'SHERRY DRILLS FOR THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, And are ndw prepared to take orders for the same at Christchurch Prices (With Freight added). Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET.



Business Notices. A S H STORE. J. WARD A CO. desire *• intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Distrists that they hare OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits and Quiek Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street. J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchttkoh. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Estabusbed 1877-1 Eotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l6O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. 2 P 3 W m Stratz Watchmak from London 5 tel sr x J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6



,N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED— Seed Wheat Oats Barley Of various kinds, which we are supply ing at LOWEST PRICES. Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET. AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,



DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. F OK FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L U B L O W He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. T A I L O E L U B L O W For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the beat material at the lowest prices. EAST STREET T A I L O E Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY TESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Tests made to any desired pattern. Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 16s. Cd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND TESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heaty TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6a. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 265. Leeds house for stylish hats. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. M , 1 401



Business Notices. £jHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS ! ! 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 Watertight*, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— 0. HAWKINS, Boot Makes, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a William Revell (Late of Ashburton Forks), H AS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates..;.369a miffwt A-r SL; *K. r . pO-OPERATIYE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. 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



Consultatioi OU R S STAPLETO CANARY GONSULTA ON THE WATERLOO GUI To be run at Tapanui on following day 1.000 SUBSCRIBERS A ABOUT SEETT-rOUE Winner Waterloo Cup Runner up Winner Waterloo Purse . Runner up Winner Waterloo Plate . Runner up ... ... All other Nominations, equally Care has been taken to drawers of nominations, Waterloo fills, will m* Prizes. The Drawing will take at the Foresters’ Hall, ui vision of a Committee of S results advertised in the m One shilling exchange Enclose two stamps for re



mHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exis tence for a period of more than seven years, it is believed that the objects for which it was established are not sufficiently understood. It is desired to set forth in a concise form information respecting the business which this office undertakes : 1. The charge of all kinds of money trusts, such as Marriage Settlements, moneys to be invested for the benefit of Minors, monejs bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c., &c. 2. The administration of the wills of persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ment of their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment of private persons as executors, who not un frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects for which they were appointed, and conse j quently involve themselves and those whose interests they are striving to pro tect in costly and harassing litigation. 3. The Administration of all estates of which no disposition has been made by will, whenever relatives do not wish to in cur the responsibility of administration, or cannot from any cause obtain the neces sary powers to act. In such cases it is the duty of the Public Trustee to discharge all legal debts so far as the assets extend, and divide the residue amongst the next of kin. 4 The administration of the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts. 5. The charge of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who has been absent from the colony for ten years, having left nc known agent. The cost of administering estates is very small Information may be obtained from all agents. R. 0. HAMERTON, 729 a Public Trustee TTTANTED KNOWN—Every deacrip v » tion of Plain and Fancy Printing, executed on the shortest notice, at’ the Guardian Office, nearly opposite the Tfojl. way Station. '*