The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2.-No. 325.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com mission AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. Oats, purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances made on Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. AGENT [for THE TRANSATLANTIC - . FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28} a ALFRED HARRISON. pREDK. pAVI T T , E/sx Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Malvern Coal (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri 3an, &'c., &c. 928 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E, FOOKS AND SON, LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-Office ASHBURTON. 374 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED and LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. G Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clare announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has 'OPENED a Branch Office in Burnett ‘Street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain ’Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. at lowest current rates.- JOSEPH CLARK, ' . Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. f -V • 263 a Sorenson and Co., - i r ; v - ' Lichfield Street, Christchurch. RAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. t: FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a TJJ O FARM E R S . D. B. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, ■’Has special facilities for the satisfactoiy disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted to him. , ; Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton* will be immediately offered in the best :markets, and the highest- value guaranteed. ■ 266 a HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. ;Maling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES bh WHEAT placed in their hands for sale in London, and guarantee Lowest Rates’ of Freight. The successful result of their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in terests are well protected by their agents in London. Prompt returns and minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a T o FARM E R S We ttte BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain.fpr shipment to England or colonies. Oornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 19$a. , Christchurch. Cvt&iß Season, 1881. are prepared to make LIBERAL , T , CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every attention to Grain consigned through us, and obtain price for all shipments Farmers may intrust to pur care. We have also established Agencies in Liver pqol,. Glasgow, Hull, Dublin,and Antwerp, and we can ship to any of these markets jf yo required. Our charges are regulated at: the lowest rates. p. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Christchurch. H OTIOB TO FARMERS. T #Sk Undersigned are PURCHASERS of of GRAIN delivered at tpfi? wareho»s«f in Lyttelton. Timaru, uiiA Ashburton, pr at any other i^Saystation." '- -. ~; Ti 'toaMtebjam :& m*' 14a Christchurch.



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. Jgl XPO R T OF GRAIN. SEASON 1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited. ) t Is prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances On GRAIN entrusted to its care for > shipment to, and sale in the London, Australian, and New Zealand markets. The Company does not purchase on its own account, but acts solely as Agent, and as moreover all sales by its Mark Lane 1 Brokers are carefully by an experienced staff, constituents may rest assured that their interests will be care fully conserved, and full market values obtained. Freight to England by first-class iron vessels has been arranged at Fifty Shil lings per Ton. Cornsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices. Full information respecting terms, etc., may be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a Manager. WHEAT FREIGHTS mO LONDON AND UNITED X KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Farmers (hat it has arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con fidently refers its Constituents to the List of first-class Vessels now Advertised in the Daily Papers. JOHN COOKE, 93a Manager. Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at ' current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. ( The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL- ] ASIA (LIMITED). j Established 18G9. < Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A, The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, ] Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 445 a THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to j its care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart- r ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to superb tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 877 Business Notices i-v'-sa. JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and ] Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819 c itek* O-OPERATIVE 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. Hash customers liberally dealt with,- A fresh supply of BISCUITS always on hand. 206 a



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware Useful Novelties, and J- Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West. 306 JIURNISHING! FURNISHING! P. P A~T~E RS O N Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of ZET TT IR, IST X T TT IR IE IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.— Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, Ac. Tn HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • VJ* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTE L, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. THE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor. John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E.S., from ... ... ... ... 7s. 6d. Men’s Calf E.S 10s. 6d. Men’s Calf Bats 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Watertights ... ... ... ... 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Bluchers ... ... ... ... Bs. 6d. Men’s Canvas Shoes ... ... ... ... 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Special Notice to Farmers. COURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OP THE CROPS YOU GROW. WE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more wear than the Imported Article. Wo are making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported ’ We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to call and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. TARPAULINS. —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins’’of all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during the afternoon can he forwarded by the evening train. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots of THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. _„_ T BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY }



Business Notices. 500 Q u 0 T Tl ° N s 500 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, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. SKd* to 4d. to Sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYL OE, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a gAVE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. Cd. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3£d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a



Wood & Co., REWERS 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 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. JpiOß FIRST - CLASS TAILORING "ggft GO TO JSSt" L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. 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 best material at the lowest prices. L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O E EAST STREET Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £8 - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests 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, &0., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 897 Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Gd. LEEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. fid. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT fis. fid. Leeds house for men’s ger man tweed trousers, at 10s. fid. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (IN early opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401 D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable , prices. 586 a



MY steadily increasing business makes it a pleasant task to reiterate my thanks to the public for their kind ap preciation of my endeavor to serve them. As I cannot afford to keep books, my business has hitherto consisted, and must still consist, of cash transactions, which, after all, are to the interest of those who wish to lay out their money to the best advantage. This matter being under stood, I respectfully suggest to all who want good value to visit my unpretending establishment, remembering that “ A penny saved is a penny made.” Just to hand—A large consignment of CHOICE FEE ITS from Melbourne, which will enable me to keep pace with the incessant demand. H. M. Carson, NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street, Sole agent for Nelson, Moate A Co.’s Blended Teas. See advertisement and handbills. 299 W ASHING DAY REPO RM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS 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. J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particvA" s apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a MOATE, AKD CO.’S Pure Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton— M. CARSON. 422 a WO. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER. &c., . having commenced business for iimsolf, in the above line, is prepared to jndertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address — W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a GEORGE BOOTH, Tuam street, Christchurch, TMPORTER OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTLE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. All kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. Sub-Agents— FREDK. PAVITT, 7la Ashburton.



Business Notices. | JOINTER GOODS. WINTER GOODS i o W OPENED AT J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchuech. 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. [Established 1877.1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. ft ft ft H ft to Eh ft O ft ft ft M H m ft ft ft ft O ft o m Eh tJ ft ft Eh W O i—i ft ft ft a ■J3 '■)y i/r f ' J. F. Stratz,! 1 1 ■ Watchmaker, ™ Ifrom1 from London sxJfe* o 3 N CD EL O > H O W tel oa Q ft O 0 ft w ft ft teS 1 ft B so J. P. 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 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 236 OHERTSEY . A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 SCOTT BROS. (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 2Gin 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48q BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Lawey and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton — Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be 16ft at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney ; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS 1--3 R THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.



Business Notices. A S H STORK J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate ~ to their friends and residents of Ashbur " ton and Surrounding Districts that they have 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 p tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits and - Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street » 0 1 0 E ' We have much pleasure in intimating to the public that we have SOLD all our interest in the STORE at MOUNT SOMERS, including the Book debts, to W. H. PCDDICOMBE & CO., who t will conduct the business as heretofore, 5 and would ask for them that liberal 1 support which we have received. ORR & CO. In reference to the above we beg to state that we intend keeping a large stock of GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will bo sold at LOWEST TRADE PRICES. Our cart will run round the district to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Four-pound loaf of bread FOR 5Jd. A. 0. A I T K E N Has decided to give his customers and the public generally the benefit of the late FALL IN THE PRICE OF FLOUR, and he is now selling the BEST BREAD at Sixpence the Four-pound Loaf, de livered in the town and suburbs, or at the shop, for cash. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER.. Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON 465 a S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has 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 Craighead & Co., rjIAILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in announcing that Mr Craig head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OP WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &g. , For the approaching season; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s). P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— „ ~ Single and Double At Christchurch— ~ ~ Single, Double and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, 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. Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON. Money. Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards. on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. fjAPiTAL 1ei,000,000. money to be lent on free- HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. MoDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. 260 a