The Ashburton Guardian.

VOIi. 2-No. 289.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



n, Awiioneers, Commission Agents, &c. t- .'.-"-."-'Vj. , AMred Harrison, ' A tICTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, *o. Land. Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, . ;Il Jtarnitura aqd Effects. Pigs, Poultry, , ~ and General Produce. Vv SALE every SAT U KDAY, at ■ Rlo’clock sharp, commencing in the ‘ ' Yards with HORSES. XANEX SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS _ REQUIRED. am open to receive applica - •>; twins On approved freehold security. Oats.purohased in any quantity, for cash. ' ijAfopicea made on Wheat shipped to , -Aciftfr ktR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every plasa of Risks taken at lowest rates, aajar : 1 J c HARRISON. •>, , . —T—!— ; : Griay, . • valuator, jf\ .stock, station, " AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, ,sr, : -TEMUKA. . r> Agent ifor Standard- Insurance Com awg, and Sub-Agent for! the Althouse Licensed Healer in Arms and Ammunition. 782 * jWVH. Gundiy, f-iesPf- ESTATE, AND STATION fsENT, I GENERAL MERCHANT, S 3 nods AND ' i* - LICENSED LAND BROKER, :! ;j. Eaststbeet, Ashbtjrton. 927



ED K . SR AVI T T , SAdt Street (Close to the Railway BRW :c--: /A^ORTON, rG iuatidarid, General Commission Agent. -Driftfe taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle aod Maivenr Coal-(bytfae trade-load), Build ing ~ of,; Jill 'kinds/ Fencing Wire, Agnadnujal Implements/ English and Ameri oui &E!o!C..' 928 Engrossers, commission and GENERAL AGENTS j, Agents!or-the Australasian. ° K Agepfa-for:,6ilbey ? B Wine. jV.', "BRANSON & BOILEAU. Civil Engineers, &c w; BRISTOW, AUTHORISED GOVERNMENT SURVEYOR, f.O; ■■ Incensed Under Land Transfer Act. Off- ' ■' ' Fbrd and Newton’s Buildings, (next County Council offices, Hereford street, Clupstjtiharclu 572 M" R. HARDY JOHNSTON, 'OTTO ENGINEER AND , B i; nn ARCHITECT, AHD Licensed SURVEYOR, VALUER? AND ARBITRATOR, la prepared to execute Surveys, Engineer ing, sad Architectural Designs, Estimates, and Reports, and Value Property in town or i»uptry at .the following tariff of charges, exclusive of travelling expenses, a::."! -SURVEY CHARGES. For aiiy fractional part of an acre; and not exMeding five, acres, two guineas. Ejcceedfpg five acres and under, twenty-five aergs,'three guineas. , Exfceoiiilg -twenty-five acres and under fifty BcrtSji-thfiße guineas for the first twenty-five ont shilling per acre for balance, Exceeding fifty acres andunder one hundred acr&J fbur guineas for the first fifty acres, and one'nnlHiig per acre for balance. BtbeOiing baehundredacres and under five hundred’ acres; ' five guineas for the first one hundred, ytcres, .and : ninepence per acre for balapc£ • Exceeding five.hundred acres and tinder five thodtanttj ninepence- per acre for the first five hundred acres, : and sixpence per acre for i .. -*■,} J j into allotmentscarefully -'■%* the chaige,' in addition betwo shillings for each town allotment comprising any fiactional part of an acre, and flypjhfUinga- and-iixpence lor each suburban or rural' section comprising one acre and upward* f;^ u: s£ - 'v- The above charges do .not apply to very hilly or broken, country, -or to “ bush ’’ land, in which case Jrom’twenty-five to fifty percent wooHt hceeta be ladded in proportion to the jwith; in. the country to be sur veyed/ andtjdsq in discovering the boundaries of thACrown Grants/ ‘wpieS’Wthe’survey p]£(n drawn on moulded paper,-togetherwith' book of refer- inquired, wilbibe furnished at the rate of teapot jcenhlon tfae cost ot the survey. : AlfSfveyS will be carried out and completed in accordance -with the rides and instructions issued rby the Surveyor-General for the guid ance fit thp Surrey Department of the Govem The charge pei: day would be two guineas dear of all expenses should clients prefer that moddof payment' ENGINEERING CHARGES. In surveySjtxf land for' engineering ptupbses, mch/for instance, as the drainage or or irrigation 1 of districts dr country, the drain age dYwatbrSapplyof towns, construction of raUwftjnfc’pominort'roads and bridges, canals, harbaA-mcr improvements, &c., the charges would % for . plans,, design, estimate, report, &C, at Hfie’rate Of three per cent, on the total estimated cest-oTthe proposed work if under £5,09031 4bm»b£&*io'sDd under j£io,oqo, three per cenbpp thejirst £5,000 and two and a tamper omL on ,Unbalance; above £ 10,000 Htxl nJser~£2O,oOo,’ two and a half per cent. OD thd f ojoOiy, ; arid 1 ' two 'per cent, on the balanus/. and* to orikisseßing inprbportiori to - estimted POSt on the proposed In detlgis ahdiipecifidatfons with > #c. t feßjQottagft >md .villa resi , _irqnt9, warehouses, public Wmfcs> &c* / s<r charge would be frptn five Iow»«wS$41l pc afcKfu tt prbportidptd otriib iptoddsed^building; ‘ 1,. . * todM u prpg^ity t ; I -w-cts, railway .plant, and ,a'buildix!i every fIMttCIMP -.■J 0? and Building Pm, w#- 1 * lued on equally asr'alwwb'■ _ ’ jjjfff -CRviJ. Ea m, % inn ha mm



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. - C E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS A ND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON, 374 E. Dobson & Son, IY I L ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Business Notices Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and small quan tities, and all orders will be promptly executed. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] 262 a



OIL. gE A ELEPHANT* OIL will be found superior to lard or castor oil for all kinds of machinery, and has the additional advantage of being 25 per cent, cheaper. Purchasers of oil should also remember that this is a Colonial Production, and by using it will leave the money in the country. ORR & CO., Agents for the Ashburton County. 228 a



Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. 6d. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED | TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. LEEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. T BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED I i SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU RE MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED | W DAVI S, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 294 a |3j.^Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred ; : Street, Ashburton. 401 AND BEDDING FUNERALS LL descriptions .of Boots and Shoes i, made to order, at reasonable W ' niiiDßa, Firsa-ATiilcK.



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, F URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware I Useful Novelties, and >• 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, Giiiis, 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, Cashes Street West. 306 a James McDonald, EW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE, REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MALE AND FEMALE SERVANTS, Manchester Street South, Christchurch. 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 Pro perties. 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. 570 J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male ani> 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. 2iia Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TPj HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • moved ipto hie 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



KING BROTHERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers Scythes Gorse Knives Axes, &o. Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS. Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters’ Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c., Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of every description. Shafts P. M. Axles American Buggy Handles Spokes i ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &o. &c. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813



pURNITURE 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 HOTEL, 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. 608 S. STODDARD, Proprietor. Kanges. Ranges. Ranges. T. J. WATT ER S, COOKING RANGE MANUFACTURER, KIVER’S RIGHT-OF-WAY, CASHEL STREET, Next Bank of Australasia, Christchurch, New Zealand. RANGES from 2ft. 6in. to 10ft. fitted up with GRILLS, CIRCULATING AND HIGH-PRESSURE BOILERS, by which HOT WATER can be conveyed Up-stairs for BATHS and other Purposes. 2ft. Gin., without boiler 2ft. 9in. do 3ft. do PRICE LIS T:— £ s. d. ... 3 15 0 3ft., with wrought iron boiler... ... 3 17 6 3ft., with copper boiler ...476 £ s. d. 6 0 0 5 0 0 673 •pTNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get 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. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY 40



Business Notices. Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO CROPS YOU GROW. LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THE CONSUMERS OF THE 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. We fare 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. armers 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 fot 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 be 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



John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY - HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTY MAN 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 OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, 7s. 6d. ... 10s. 6d. .. ... ... ... 14s. 6d. . ... ... ••• Bs. 6d. 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 FURNISHING. P. P a t e r s o n’s /CASHEL S REIT AND COLOMBO STREET SHOPS CONTAIN THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STOCK IN TOWN. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &C., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 737 500 Q OT q A TIO N S g OO Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price Pist 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. £3 t 0 £s• 3/4<l. to 4d. ... ... 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 748



TEA. TEA. TEA. HIGH Nelson, Moate & Co., AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS, STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Next Ayers’ Baths. SPECIALITIES— No. P er lb 1. Speciality Blend. Immense power, pungency, and grip 2s. od. 2. Challenge Tea. Splendid Liquor, rich flavor 2s. 4d. 3. Dargeeling Blend. Drawing a pure rich liquor, worth 3s 2s. Bd. 4. Royal Blend. Full bodied and delicate aroma ... ... ... ... 3 s - °d* 5. Imperial Blend. Good leaf, well flavored, strong, fine pungent liquor 3s. 4d. N'.B.—Our Blends containing Green Tea are only sold when specially asked for. Packages always on hand. Half-chests, Boxes, and Packets, containing 61b., 41b., 31b., 21b., 11b., £lb., £lb. Also, in Fancy Tea Canisters. Samples of any of these Teas can be had on application A liberal discount allowed to Hotels, Schools, Farmers, and Boarding Houses. H. M. CARSON, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 736 Sewing Machines. JM. THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to , his large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Wheeler and Wilson’s New No. 8, “ Raymonds,” the “ New White,” “ Household,” “ Home Shuttle,” “Home Treasure,” &c., &c. Also, Bicycles by the best makers, Bicycle Fixings, &c. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments. Machines on Time Payment from ss. per week. Orders, with stamps or P. 0., will be attended to at once. Address— J. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers. 815 C. W. Duckworth, GKOCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Near Strange’s Buildings.) Goods Delivered at Christchurch Railway Station. Furnished Houses To Let at Sumner 3



Business Notices. O Sr "V Sr Sr * <p y? s> 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchukcii. 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.] o , . M Ph <! m H £ P 3 g W O Ph O W /J Strat Watchmaker ro CO from London s, Q tn ro w J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. £ s. d. English Silver Hunting Levers from... ... ... ... 4 10 0 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 23 a CHERTSE Y.



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 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48a



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. Lawry 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 left 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. Seaeibld. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS 30 K THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office,



Business Notices. Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark 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. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. QHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS 1 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 Water tights, 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, Tinwaid. 242 a Marsh & Groves. "JjIANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY = Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 932



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 ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2-id. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6<L Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 James Tait, 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 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,



JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AYELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSKERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on sale for next season, Wood’s and other makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire and extras for all kinds of Wire Binders. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 614 East street. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 JgREAD ! BREAD ! ! BREAD I!1 The Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts are reminded that good wholesome Bread can be at all times procured from the undersigned. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS made for Supplying Harvest and Threshing Machine hands. Assemblies, Parties, &0., supplied on reasonable terms. An assortment of Biscuits, Pastry Cakes, &c., always on hand. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. PRICE ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements are very reasonable. *