THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1881.



Meetings. o This TIG Evening. A MEETING of Members of the DRAMATIC CLUB is hereby called for WEDNESDAY evening, January 19th, in side room of the Town Hall, at 8 o'clock. A full attendance requested. S. E. POYNTZ, 947 Hon. Sec. Ecclesiastical -piVANGELISTIC ADDRESS. To-Morrow. An Address will be given at the TOWN HALL, Ashburton, on THURSDAY Evening next, 20th instant, at Bp. m., by the Rev. C. MELVILLE PYM. Doors open at half-past Seven. No collection. Sankey’s Hymns will be used. 961 Lost and Found. LOST, on Saturday, between Charing Cross and Ashburton, a Gang PLOUGH SEAT. Finder Rewarded on leaving same with W. J. Silcock. 961 FOUND, on the Westerfield Township road, on January 13th, a COAT, VEST, and WATCH. The Owner can have the same by paying expenses. Author Patebson, Mayfield, Hinds. 956 Public Notices. POISON. —From this date Poison will be LAID on the section occupied by the undersigned on the North-East , Belt. Dated this 18th day of January, 188 L 959 JOSEPH EDWARDS. Education board of the DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER- { BURY. . ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. j The Board, in pursuance of power _in ‘ that behalf conferred by the Education - Act, 1877 (section 64), hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the HOUSE HOLDERS in every School District v . throughout the. Education District of North Canterbury, be held on MON DAY, the twenty-fourth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eighty . one, at seven o’clock in the evening, for i -.the - Election in each District of Seven Householders (section 64) to form the Committee for such District for the year ending with the fourth Monday in Jan uary next year. ■ The place of meeting shall be the SCHOOLHOUSE in each District which is provided with a Schoolhouse, and this is understood to. mean the Main School , house in any District which has more j : < than one school. In the Districts in which schools are i not yet built, the places of i meeting shall he as follows : Flemington—Wheatstone Hotel. Hurunui—Hurunui Hotel : f Kirwee—Kirwee Hotel. . Mason’s ; .Flat t— Horsley Downs . ; Station. . The Board further directs that the first meeting of each School Committee be held 8 in the place appointed for the elections, c Tand immediately after the election upon a I ■ the same evening. ■ The Board requests the Chairman of each public meeting to make to the Board immediately after the election, a return of the names of the several householders _ elected to form the Committee, and recommends that each Chairman of Com . mittee, report his own election as soon as . - twttaiKla ’j. V. COLBORNB VEEL, ■ : ..Secretary. ; Christchurch, 7th: Jan., 1881. 916 FARMERS! FARMERS! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are lab prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Comsacks, Wool packs, &a, lor sale at lowest current .prices.: R. MoKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. GO ORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. ; Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. , Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, - price L 75. !■ .■ String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L6los. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. -’‘"'•OSborife No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. - , Osborne No.- 6 Tilter or Back Delivery •'* Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Mowers. EXTRAS. FOR ALL THE ABOVE - ■ Machines kept in stock. Sol© Agents in New Zealand— f ; ROBERT.WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624., Christchurch. McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS tWfeest and Safest in the Market. A true/specific for Bcab, instantly .destroying Ticks, lice, and all Insects, factually cleansing and stimulating the growth of thp Fleece. gpld in. 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. keffliby ROBERT WILKIN & CO., - Npw Zealand Wool ; Stbres, fkof Christchurch. iaas METHVEN agency. LtflfiGANftiul BIBBS, General Store M Jieepera, Methven,are authorise? fdf the Ashbuetok Quabdiak. "Bobscribbw will please gat thair papers t&n theVagehts ih future. Orders en roste^^o. thipm,,,.vffll yeceiya ■ prompt tteowon, ''



Public Notices. Land distinctof Canter bury. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Sale by Auction of Town, Suburban, and Rural LANDS, will be held at Messrs. Davies and Winter’s Salerooms, South Eakaia, On TUESDAY, the Bth of February next, At Twelve o’clock. The Lands to be offered consist of sections in the Towns of Rakiiia, Ash burton, Arowhenua, Orari, and Horndon ; Suburban Lands at Rakaia and Orari ; and Rural Section 25,358, at Albury. Sale-lists may be seen at the Railway Stations at Rakaia, Ashburton, Orari, and Temuka ; or obtained at the Land Office, Christchurch. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, Bth January, 1881. 945 [card.] fJIHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch 571 Educational. [a card.] Miss Steane, Teacher of music, Oxford Cottage, Rakaia. BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. MISS STEANE begs to thank friends for their ready response to her expressed wish to form such an Establishment in Rakaia, and to inform ' them she will be ready to receive Students by January 24th. Terms on application. 794 For Sale. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES: — A good five-roomed House, on quarter acre of land, within three or four chains of the East Town Belt. A compact four-roomed House, with one acre of land, well fenced. Three quarters of an acre laid down as a paddock. A nice four-roomed House on half-acre of land, near the Gas Works, well finished throughout. Town Sections, 742, 743, 465, 466, 467. Town Section 711, upon which is erected a capital four-roomed House fitted with every convenience. A two-roomed House, with outbuild ings, on a quarter acre, well fenced and planted, on N. E. Belt. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595 Exhibitions. Local industries associa tion. First Industrial Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON AN EARLY DATE. President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President —Hugo Friedlander, Esq. Hon. Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz, Esq. Hon. Treasurer —Robert Eyton, Esq. Certificates of Merit will be given for Exhibits of the following, viz. : Local Industries and Manufactures of all kinds Works of Art Paintings, Printing, Lithographs, &c. Articles of Vertu Pottery Antique and Modem Relics, Coins, &c. Bijouterie Models Collections of Minerals, Specimens of Ores, &c. And any other articles that may assist in fostering and developing any kind of Industry. Exhibitors are requested to make early Application for Space. Provision will be made for Exhibiting large articles if required. STEPHEN E, POYNTZ, 915 Hon. Sep. Ashburton horticultural SOCIETY. Second Annual Show. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1881. The following Special Prizes are offered at the coming Show, viz.- Best collection of Gladioli—los. 6d., given by Mr. Jacobson. Best collection of Fruit (amateurs only) —lst prize, 10s. 6d.; second prize, 55.; given by Mr. T Sealy. Best brace of Cucumbers 7s. 6d., given by Mr. Simmonds. Heaviest Pumpkin—7s. 6d., given by Mr, Davison. Best three Pot Plants in Flower (ama teurs only)—7s. 6d., given by Mr. G. Smith. Best Decorated Epergne (open to all) — 7s. 6d., given by Mr. Smith. Best two Double Fuschias (one light, one dark) —7s, 6d., given by Mr. Poyntz. Best collection of Auriculas (in pots)— 7s. 6d., given by Mr. Broomfield. Best tri-colored Geranium 7s. 6d., given by Mr. Mayo. Best six Window Plants—2ls., given by Mrs. C. Purnell. Best Hand Bouquet (to be made in the Showroom by Girls under 14 years of age)—A handsome Workbox, given by Mr. C. Hardy. Intending Exhibitors are requested to take notice that full Catalogues and Prize Lists, and all particulars, can be obtained at my office, or of any member of the Committee. Members and persons desirous of join ing are requested to pay their annual sub scription at my office at as early a date as possible. S. E. POYNTZ, 891 Hon< Sec. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station,



Quill and Co. Special Sale. To-Morrow, THURSDAY NEXT, JANUARY 20th, 1881. QUILL <fc CO. have received instruc tions from the agent for the trus tee in the Public Estate, to sell by Public Auction, at their Yards and Rooms, on Thursday next, the 20th inst., at 12 o’clock noon, the following effects of the deceased Michael Caughey— -4 Thoroughly Staunch Draft A HORSES Cart Saddle and Breechin Cart Collar, Cart Hames Plough, Backhands, Plough Straps Plough Blinkers, Stretcher and Chains Plough Chains, Swingle-trees Horse Covers, Grey Blankets, Bridle. Also, From Mr. T. W. Quaife — IMagnificient Dark Bay Draught Horse, thoroughly staunch and quiet, Double-Furrow Plough (nearly new). Also, Stock-in-Trade of a Dealer, _ removed for convenience of sale, viz.— Gorse Knives, Long Handle four-prong Forks, Copper and Brass Spitoons, Dust Shovels, Slop Pans, Electro plate Cruet Stands, Cut Glass Cruets 18in. Tin Bakers, 12in. do., lOin. do. Food-Warmer, Hot Water Jug, with cover. Toast Rack No. 4 Churns, Picks Blacklead Brushes, Kerosene Lamps Wood Buckets, Galv. Iron do. Whitewash Brushes, Kettles Mirror, 20 x IC, with tray and drawers Sheep Shears, Ward and Payne’s, 38 Forks and Knives Bread Knife, Butter do. Curtain Rings, Meat Skewers Bedroom Lamp, Oil Feeders Tape Lines, Feeding Bottle Thermometer, Clothes Brushes Nutmeg Grater, Pepper Box Iron Spoons, Ebony Rulers Parrot Cage, Bellows Knife Board, Broom Handles Butter Cooler, Claw Hammers Glass Paper Papier Mache Cruet Stand, with two cruets Etc., Etc., Etc. The whole of the above goods will be sold absolutely without reserve. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. QUILL AND CO., Auctioneers. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE • RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA , TION, No. 1, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. Tickets to obtained at all tho Hotels.



Matson, Cox, and Co. IVTatson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44a T. Bullock. rpHE Undersigned begs to intimate to I former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. jgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer Xp OR SALE, CHEAP. A CROP of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, now growing on the farm known as Evans’ Farm, near Wakanui. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. I) E APE R S AND BINDERS. \> , . , FOR SALE, cheap, one of Deerxng s celebrated WIRE BINDERS, Harvest King; also, one of Osborne’s STRING BINDERS. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING 236 acres 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE- Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP —Four Sections in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP —a Quarter acre of good land, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of four rooms. Terms liberal. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Section No. 12, Trevorton, on which is erected a well-built four-roomed Cottage. It is securely fenced. The Garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a de sirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. SECTIONS FOR SALE at SMITH FIED, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms—Small de posit Cash ; balance by instalments. 1 T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,—Ten SHARES in the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company. T. BULLOCK, SALE OR TO LET, WITH A < PURCHASING CLAUSE, 489 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 „ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 „ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr, George Aston’s 290 ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will bo Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. Section 539 (part of), J of an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kermode street. Lot 37 Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite' the Mail office. •; T. BULLOCK. TO BUTCHERS TO LET—Butchers' Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. IST is a OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arte TX7ANTED. —THE GUARDIAN tells W your Wants for Is.—cash.



Hotels. New Restaurant, .MORTON'S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch, (GEORGE W. COLLINSON X (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 676 Railway hotel. South Rakaia. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS. Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. J. S. COMPTON, 647 Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE. AT A NDREWS begs to inform , pj • . the inhabitants of Rakaia and Surrounding District that he has taken the premises adjoining McKerrow and Co.’s Grain Store, and has opened them as a Restaurant and Boarding House. Good accommodation for Travellers. MEALS Is. BEDS Is. A. J. ANDREWS, Proprietor. 113 Board and lodging, 17s. per week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. 446 NOTICE OF REMOVAL, JpROM the A 1 Besturant to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mrs Truckle. 528 PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING ; HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, , with every, convenience. Good Table 1 kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. S. LUCAS, 525 Proprietor. The A 1 Eestaurant., i PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Meals at all hours. J3T- Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opened a new DINING and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafield Road, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at which he will supply Luncheon at all hours of the day, at Is. 6d. Livery Stable.—Stalls and Loose Boxes — Is. —Boxes as per agreement. Good Paddocks, as per agreement. 507 Publications. mHE TRADE PROTECTION SO JL CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, &c., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur day. For particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church. —T. B. Craig, Agent for Canter bury. 816 Melbourne international EXHIBITION. The NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA (LIMITED) have recently PUBLISHED a small BOOK entitled “ A GUIDE TO MELBOURNE,” for the use of intending visitors to the Melbourne Exhibition. It contains also a variety of information of interest to the general public, and COPIES may be had FREE OF CHARGE on ap plication at any of the offices of the Associa tion throughout the Australasian colonies. Head office for New Zealand — Temple Chambers, Fbaxhekston street, Wel lington. Resident Secretary— Thomas Swain. District Agent, Ashburton — S. SAUNDERS. 800 Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! THOMAS COTTON wishes to inform the travelling public between.Ash burton and Longbeach that he has taken over the Coach Business from Mr. George Willcocks, and hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to his pre decessor. The fares by Cotton’s coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and l|d. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. The coach leaves Longbeach daily at 7.30 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 10 a.m.; and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each day at 4.30 p.m. ; Post Office, 4.45 p.m. 4g ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 D.m THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. PRICE oITe 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.



Busincf' 7* 'ocs. N EATE’S QUININE WINE. Highly recommenced, ami acknowledged to be THE BEST TONIC Yet introduced to the public. As r. vehicle for the administration of cod liver oil it is unsurpassed. Prepared only by C. Ncate, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Beware of spurious imitations. 793 STOCK ! NEW STOCK ! ! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED. WANTED KNOWN, that the CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply First-Class Boots and Shoes at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the Address— 0. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult Joseph Hyde, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all compfßfnta cheaply. Every description of Dairy Work made. Estimates for Spouting given. 345 REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUvLUUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, &c. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch Hues, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 948 Q N SALE. WALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE AND WIRE Reaper and Binder COMBINED. These Machines have recently taken First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition > First Prize at the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show ; First Prize and Gold Medal at the Bendigo Agricultural Show, on December Bth ; First Prize at the North Gippsland Agri cultural Society’s Show; and First Prize at the Dunedin Agricultural Society’s Show in December last. LOCAL AGENTS— POYNTZ & CO., ASHBURTON. This Machine may be seen during the next two days at work in Mr. E.' JONES’ Paddock, South Rangitata. 864 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 F. S. Shearer, TINWALD. Agricultural engineer, in ventor and Manufacturer of Com bined and other Threshing Machines, Dressing and Winnowing Machines, Corn crushing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Machines, Flour Mills, Saw Mills, etc., etc. Water Wheels of every description made and fitted up. Reaping, Binding, and Mowing Machines promptly attended to. Spring Carts, Traps, and Drays, of every description made and repaired. Plans and estimates given for all kinds of car penter work. All repairs neatly executed with first-class workmanship. Charges moderate. the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD. 641 R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright, and general AGRICULTURAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. All repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370 PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, | PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND .Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 814 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.] CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “ The Guardian office.”



Busincs' "'otices. PRACTICAL W Gtl A-D CLOCK MAKER. JEW. LLER, &c. Robert Murray, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASiIUURTON. R. MURRAY, in thanking the in habitants of Ashburton and neighborhood for the liberal patronage accorded him during his residence in the colony, begs to announce that he has just received a consignment of LEVER WATCHES from England, made expressly for him self, and specially adapted for colonial wear. These watches have extra stout silver cases, and are supplied with special appliances for preventing disarrangement from riding, &c., besides many other im provements, whereby correct time-keeping is ensured, as well as durability. Prices —£6, £6 65., and £6 10s., with guarantee. Also in stock, a selection of best English made ELECTRO PLATE, in Spoons, Forks, Teapots, Cruet-frames, &c. Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. 730c-96a s UFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. -Gr. J. Martin, eB u t c h e r, Begs to'lnform the Public of Ashburton Boro ugh.and County, that he is Supplying the Priraest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roas'fc-Beef from ... 3d. to 6d. Corned Beef from ... 2Ad. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to Gd. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, |JAS ALWAYS ON HAND FLOUR STRAW HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS POTATOES .BEANS , PEAS CARROTS, &c., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 908 Havelock street, Ashburton. Thomas Williams, , TINWALD, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 |J| I NWA L D STORE. Harvest Notice. ; Having thoroughly re-organised my Business,,, I am prepared: to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, &c., &c. Information as to where Harvesting may bo obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows : Monday—Great,South road to Wins low, Hinds, Maronan, and Wester field Plains. Tuesday and Friday—Winslow, Chat moss, Windermere, Willoughby. Wednesday Waterton and Long beach. Thursday—M'Lean’s road to Wester field, Hinds, Maronan, &c. C. P. H. T EPHS ON, General Storekeeper, Tinwald. 904 Wood & Co., BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton, WINNERS of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agri cultural Show at Christchurch and Ash burton. —All Orders promptly attended to. J. B. Chapman, House painter, sign writer, &c., begs to announce that, in order to make room for Fresh Importa tions of White and Red Lead, Raw and Boiled Oil, Varnish, Glass, Paperhang ings, etc., he has ENLARGED HIS WAREHOUSE, by taking, in addition to his old shop, the adjoining premises lately occupied by Mr. Fowler as a general store. The advertiser is, therefore, in a position to supply the Trade and the Public with all the above named requisites at lowest wholesale prices. i Tancred street, Ashburton. 880 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AVELTNG & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated ] McSHERRY 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



Business Notices. A NEW DEPARTURE. * DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. ONE of the great requirements of the Colonies at the present time, is— CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER, AT READY MADE PRICES. In order to meet this want and bring our PERFECT FITTING SUITS, Within the reach of all, we have made arrangements which will enable us to offer CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER from COLONIAL or IMPORTED Material, at the following Prices:— Boy's SUITS from £2 Men’s SUITS from £3 7s. 6<L Men’s TROUSERS from 18s 6d. Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 6s. PERFECT FlT—Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANORED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) R. GL Buxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAYING received a large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all kinds ; also a well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow and broad, for Riding Pants, Pantaloons, &c. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and EaiapoL R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list of prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from ... ... ... 110 Yeats, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 4 10 0 Jockeys’ Racing Colors, Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R. G. Ruxton wishes to thank his Friends and Customers of Ashburton and the surrounding district for their patron age, and by following his customary prin ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to meet with their future favors. Address— <ST R- G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 gTORE The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS' READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 355 M EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 930 QHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. The Undersigned, in thanking hia Friends and the Public generally for the very liberal support that has been accorded to him during the last three months, wishes to inform them that he has now on hand a Variety of CHRISTMAS CAKES. Biscuits, &c., of all kinds, Pastry, Buns, Ac., Fresh Daily. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND PASTRY COOK, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON. 792 JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGBR, &c., BURNETT STR EET, 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