The Ashburton Guardian.

fUU. 2.—No. 265. j .♦ft- • s">rt '-'v / i- --■ ■: ■

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1881.

[.PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. - A£tß£Et.-HARRISON, AUCt&NEEfci COMMISSION agent, • Jil ii .{> ,*$■ * ■ K *- SIM; 1 Skies of 1 Stock, Mer- Epmiture and/ Effects, also Pigs, Gfeneral Produce.; s ai-k Eyfcryi SATXJRD(AY.«t:i2 i o’clock.:... -nx Mtl .noiir A*l >!-'i .I' i'- 1 ! ' SALE at my office or at the ‘ Yards. Tire .* ’.,. .®?*’ —LUv--Wi r-S‘:' ACOTiONEEBr- f VAIiUATOR, blv in St®CK?'STATION, : , X &**»?>''< vA ( — - GENERAL COMMISSION" AGENT, • TEMUKA. ■ coftiKfdaA—«■ JCtfWtN UI-H 7 > ’ Affb*# ftjipt ' lis6#ftrice’ ; Oom panj*|: l 'W4 < ; Bilb-Ag«fct tto : Althbuse Wmtej&l l liSteifeed Dealbr ’in Arms : and Anil«fctte. # * rf! '‘■•**“'’•■'7B2 ■■- arwaeS— km — aU’J, —.m.■*.'!!—^—— . .h . t _ sis ad w .HU''-aoT . ■•■_• i ESTATE? AN©! I STATION GENERAL . iMBROHANT, T ! :3 A‘_ amp . . dffGENSED'iXANB'BROKNR, if s|BXftr'lntEiav<



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I>p Surveyors, Civil Engineers, &c. [a card.] Hastings Bridge, UTHOEISED SURVEYOR, Licensed under Land Transfer Act. i Office : Hobbs and Co.’s new Buildings, High street, second floor, Christchurch. 675



MR. HARDY JOHNSTON, CIVIL ENGINEER AND , ' ARCHITECT, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED ' SURVEYOR, I VALUER AND ARBITRATOR, Is prepared’to execute Surveys, Engineer ing and Architectural Designs, Estimates, and Reports, and Value Property in town or country at the following tariff of charges, exclusive of travelling expenses. SURVEY CHARGES. ; ‘For any fractional part of an acre, and not exceeding-Eve acres, two guineas. Exceeding five: acres and under twenty-five acres, three guineas. Exceeding twenty-five acres and under fifty acres, three guineas for the first twenty-five acres, and one shilling per acre for balance. / Exceeding fifty acres and under one hundred icres, four guineas for the first .fifty acres, and One shilling per acre for balance. • 'Exceeding one Hundred acres and under five hundred 'acres, five guineas for the first one hundred acres, 'and ninepence per acre for .balance. ■ .■ ; ; -Exceeding five hundred acres and under five j thousand;'faihepence per acre for the first five hundred acres, and sixpence per ■ acre for balance., : . J .’ For sub-dividing into allotments carefully pegged and numbered, the charge, in addition to the above, would be two shillings for each town allotment comprising any fiactional part :of an acre, and two shillings, and sixpence lor each suburban or rural section comprising one acre arid upwards,



...The above charges'do hot apply to very 'hilly or broken country, ■ or' lo “ bush ’’ land, in’ which case from twenty-five to fifty percent, would have to-be added ih proportion to the difficulties 'met with in the country to be sur i vdyfed, and also in discovering the boundaries of tJi6 : Gro\vn Grants. : •"■ :i ■' ; iSFair;copies of Ihe survey plan drawn bn mounted paper, ■,together, with book .of refer ,ence, if, required, will be furnished at the rate of ten per cent. on the cost of the survey. . All surveys will be carried out and completed in accordance-with the rules and instructions -issued: bjs the .Surveyor-General for .the guid ance pf the -Survey .Department of the: Govern ment, afid will be certified to asbetng correct. ThW'cfiarge per' day would be two guineas Clear pf ; all expenses shpuld clients prefer that inode of payment. 'p. ; CHARGES. - . ..Jir making surveys of .land for engineering purposes, Slrchy for instance, as the drainage or or irrigation of districts'Of country, the drain-



i 3£ e or water supply of towns, construction of: railways,, co'jnmon .roads apd bridges, canals, harbors,, river improvements, &c., the charges -woitldibe fbr /plans;: design, estimate, report, &c , at the rate Of three per cent, oh the total Vesliniated-oost of the . proposed work if under j above : 5,000 and- under ■ r tjirce per cent, on the first and, two and .4. halr per cent, on the balance,; above 10,000 ’andiufadeh £sto,ooo, two and a half per cent, 'on' tie first £10,000,1 and two per cent, on the 'balance; apd. so on lessening in proportion to the extent of the estimated cost on.theproposed worjc. If employed by the ' day, 1 the charge would be three clear of all expenses. 11l i CHARGES. —dn furnishing designs and specifications with estimated cost, &e.,, for.cottage and villa resi- ' shop fronts,' warehouses, 1 banks, public 'buildings', 1 &c., &c.-, the charge would be from t fitye : to two and a.half per. cent., in proportion to the estimated cost ,of the proposed building. ;.. : . VALUATIONS, i ,'iHoiise arid landed property, agricultural machinery, tools and effects, railway plant, and every .'description of engineering and building material, plant, &C,, &c., valued on equally reasonable terras as above, T. M.; HARDY JOHNSTON, C.E., .Member of the Institution of Civil En ; gineera, London. Chambers; j Hereford street, Christchurch.. 672 Business Notices



BEDS HOUSE FOR BOYS’ TWEED A --SUITS' AT 4s.' 6d. T ERDS HOUSEFOR MEN S’ PAGET i i COATS, BODED EDGES, AT i :i ! ißarlßd. f T HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED I i. TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT >«. i 12s. 6d. ' T EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY -111 TWEED TROUSERS, AT Cs. Cd. Leeds house eor men’s ger | -MAN TWEED TROUSERS, AT i ;10s. 6<L /. . ■ , -T EEDS HOUSE EOR MEN’S TWEED l. i SUITS, AT : 2q 3 . . - T EEDS HOUSE FOR STYLISH I J HATS. • . r. CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.. 401



'T. i- irs^-noJI A SHOE and several, OFFICES m _ . ,O:4DM . Xmtt !j‘kjii>o Uitsi lf -TT !^y„i- u i l y -£ i wo(^’S J and &tifMUxttfyf*i£ BOOB’S '/WIRE, J itay jr jna/huiA iM!ii' r tn:iir,dtl','>94Sh Bt&tStmmi B i-rnnoa : no 7oa h; Saimdei^ 3i^Mdfrigß>- ) y.y •r 8a BARRISTER^ jI A!l^liotlcifoßS, ■ fn»S odi- io"i aK-i;o'J •. ■■' d/noH JW«3P g SWWSP./ i .v '.i.-ortmideA i-wu’J .nt;H »w-i£ 4ffcr-



DAYIS’S Cheap URN ITURE AND B E'D DI N G m; |n¥fa ctory, : SiBEET, ASHBURTON. F TfjIVERY article Sold at' Christchurch ■J—* and, guaranteed best of materlaland workinansliip. XEBALg COMPLETELY FURNISHED p'A’v’ii;' BjOORE STREET, ASHBURTON, 702 Qa



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-no -no: r ni;f YJ) BpOT'Alita 1 ’ ■Sdi'* IiAKER, 4 prices: 9331 , SX^^AsHpURTOIf,. , made to order, at reasonable lI DAKIBErFITZPATRICK.



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. DIRECT SHIPMENTS RECEIVED EVERY MONTH. PRICES VERY REASONABLE. Respectfully invite your inspection of their LARGE and VARIED STOCK, which is now very complete. Electro-Plated and B.M. Goods, newest designs. Table and Pocket Cutlery, Baths, Sponges, Churns, Cheese Presses, Calf Weaners, Rope, Thedolites, Surveryors’ Cots and requisites, Hall and Umbrella Stands (choice designs), Marble and Slate Mantlepieces, Hearth Tiles, &c., Filters, Copper Sashcord, Oils and Paints, Scales, Fishing Tackle, Pumps, Chopping Machines. WELL ASSORTED SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Casket. Stkeet West. 569 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. l Kents 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, &c. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • 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 modem appliances for the production of work in the various branches of 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. 567 KING BROTHERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, ; CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming arid 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, Bering 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 £ ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Cpllinges’ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &c. &c. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813



French Cafe, TRIANGLE, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Hot Breakfast, Luncheon, Tea, and Supper, Is. Each. LUNCHEON FROM ELEVEN O’CLOCK ON SATURDAYS. Visitors to Christchurch will find every Accommodation at the above Establish ment. Beds Is. WINES AND BEERS OF BEST BRANDS. EDWARDS AND GALBRAITH, 568 Proprietor. STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. mHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com -L pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor.



Ranges. Ranges. Ranges. T. J. WATT ER S, COOKING RANGE MANUFACTURER, KTYER’S RIGHT-OF-WAY, CASHEL STREET, Next Bank of Australasia, Christchurch, New Zealand. RANGES from 2ft. Gin, to 10ft. fitted up with GRILLS, CIRCULATING AND BtIGH-PRESSURE BOILERS, by which HOT WATER can be conveyed Up-stairs for BATHS and other Purposes. 2ft. Bin,, without boiler 2ft. 9in. do 3ft. do ... PRICE LIS T:— £ s. d. ... 3 15 0 3ft., with wrought iron boiler... ... 317 6 3ft., with copper boiler... ... 4 7 6 £ s. d. 5 0 0 5 0 0 673 T7INCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF Vi THE MAKER. 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 Watertight®, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. Gd.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women’s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. Gd.-OUR OWN MAKE. And. all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY.



Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & COWIPO SALE EXTRAORDINARY UNHEARD-OF BARGAINS. Greatest Inducements to Cash Purchasers Drapery , Clothing , Millinery, Boots and Shoes, dc., dc. T. R. H. and Company have adopted the system' of a genuine CLEARING SALE between the Seasons, and previous to their annual Stock-taking, thus'dis posing of the balances of SUMMER STOCK and remnants of last year's WEN IER STOCK REGARDLESS OF COST PRICE. ■ , T. R, H. and Company having lately made extensive purchases under most advantageous can offer goods at the following prices, for CASH . Alpacas, Lustres, Russel Cords, Beiges, ’ Galateas, Prints, Ginghams, &c., &c., commencing from’ s£d. per yard. A job lot of Colored Lustres, at wort Is 2d.per yard. Good Black Lustres, B|d. per yard ; very superior, 3 Ud. Is. 9d. per yard. A lot cf Prints 4|d. and C|d. per yard. Japanese Poplins reduced to lOid. per yard. Wide Saxony Winceys, 6|d. and per yard ; extra finish, only IKd. per yard. French Merinos, Is. 9d. per yard. Best Wool Pophnettes, reduced from 2s. 6d. to Is. lid. per yard. A lot of Black and Colored Silks, a bargain. DressfiMaterials Dressmaking Department—^ r iSfoJSs n “ Observe ! Plain Walking Dresses, Bs. Gd.; Princess Robes and others, 10s. Gd. to 12s. Children’s, from 3s. 6d. to 6s. (as sample dresses in Show-room). Wedding and Mourning Outfits on the shortest notice—latest fashion, style, and lit guaianteecl. Children’s and Women’s Straw Hats, originally 3s. Gd. to IVimmeiy 53. 9d,, reduced to Is. Gd. and 2s. A job lot, splendid value, all at lUd. each. The immense stock of Trimmed Hats and Bonnets sold this season enable us to offer the remaining stock at considerably under cost price. Ihe new Tam o’Shanter Hat. A large lot of new Fashionable Jackets—D Cosse Cloth, Lustres, Twill Cloth, &c.—the bulk will be offered at and under English Cost Price, varying from 9s. lid. to 255. Flowers, Ribbons, Lace Goods—BARGAINS. Underclothing and Baby Linen — worth especial notice, being the cheapest in the market. Capes, Capelets, and Fichus about HALF-PRICE. Infants’ elegant Merino Cloaks, 11s. Gd. Rich Silk Velvets, 4s. lid. per yard.



LADIES’ CORSETS, HOSIERY, CAMBRIC HANDKERCHIEFS, POMPADOUR, ALPACA and SATIN SKIRTS, reduced to 25 %. LADIES’ SILK SCARVES—a great job, being a clearing parcel from a wholesale house, 10£d., worth Is. 6d.; Is. 4d., worth 25.; Is. lid., worth 3s. 6d.—rich new styles. A great attraction during the Sale will be The One Shilling Table, CONTAINING FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS, &c Manchester Goods, ffV™ Extra wide and heavy, 4|d. per yard ; (less than wholesale prices). Splendid Grey Mexicans, SM. per yard. White Shirting, 4f d. to 6id. per yard. Hornets Long cloth, sd. per yard. Double-width Grey Sheeting, lOjd. per yard. Heavy do, Is. lid peri yard. Heavy Colored Fancy Shirting, per yard Rough Brown Hollands, s|d. per yard. 250 yards Heavy Cotton Drill Trousering, B|d. per yard. Felt Car pets, best quality reduced to 2s. 9d. per yard. Kaiapoi Roslyn and Witney Blankets, from 12s. 9d. per pair. Kaiapoi Flannel, from Is. 2£d. per yard Twilled Cretones, 9d. per yard. Quilts and Counterpanes, greatly reduced. A job lot of Summer and Winter Underskirts. Many Goods in this department considerably less than present Wholesale Prices. Women’s Strong Walking Boots, 7s. 9d.; _ ' Women’s Superior Kid, Bs. lid., &c.; Meh’s Colonial Shooting, 16s. Gd.; Children’s equally reduced, a very large assortment. Boots and Shoes-



,1 • Men’s Suits from 355.; Men’s Tweed Trousers, from V lotnmg 7s. 9d.; Men’s Tweed Coats, from 12s. 9d.; White Mole Trousers, 6s. 6d.; Men’s Colored Heavy, 9s. 6d.; Men’s Trousers and Vests, 17s. 6d. to 26s • Men’s Kaiapoi Trousers, strong colonial make, 13s. 9d. per pair. Men’s Under shirts,’reduced from 3s. 9d: to 2s. lid.; Men’s Strong Colored Harvest Shirts, 2s. Cd. each ; Men’s Strong Colored Heavy Crimeans, ss. lid. ; Men’s Heavy Wool Socks Is. Is. Gd.-, and 2s. per pair; Men’s Brown Cotton Socks reduced from Is. to 9£d. per pair. 500 Boys and Men wanted to buy a Sailor Hat 10|d. each. Leghorn and Straws reduced from 4s. 6d. and ss. to 2s. Cd. each. SEWING MACHINES. THE BEST MAKERS. CONSIDERABLY UNDER LIST PRICE. All Goods marked in plain figures. No discount allowed. THE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING STORES will be CLOSED on FRIDAY NEXT, re-marking and arranging for Sale, commencing SATURDAY. 12. OBSERVE !—FOR CASH ONLY, AT THE GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. T. R. HODDERAND COMPY. Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF 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, We faro 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 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. C2a



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 Go., Jewellers.Bls C. W. Duckworth, GKOCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Near Strange’s Buildings.)



Business Notices. G BEAT CLEARING SALE FOK TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street, Asiiedrtox, Will sell the remainder of Summer Stock at REDUCED PRICES. Largo Shipments of Winter Drapery to arrive shortly. Six Cases of Clothing now opened. Note. —Men’s Overcoats from 19s. fid.; Boys’ Overcoats from lls. Cd. Boys’ Black Suits from 255. Moleskins from ss. lid. EVERETT BROS. AND CO. 659 J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ceistchokch. 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.] a o r/3 E-i D P W o I—l P P m & -<1 ' J• F. Stratz, Watchmaker from Loudon cr 12. Q Ed 2 tel CO ~ Q o tr* O o S’ W ® co ■A ffl |> 0 & £ ~ B S, Q e_, s § a p s. 3 c 'W •< e ? a s-s J. F. STRATZ, uirect glmporter 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 G Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell ' 0 12 6 23 a



Business Notices. AMONGST the questions at present agitating the public mind stands the very important one—“ Is it possible to obtain GOOD TE \ 1 If not, why not 1” Echo has been answering hitherto —“ You can’t get it for love or money !”• And the ladies appear to have become apathetic or despairing in consequence. But a new era has dawned on Ashburton, . and the question so interesting to all, especially to the female portion of the community, is happily settled in the affirmative. Joy will spring up in many a fair bosom, on being credibly' informed that, now, at length-, the possession of really GOOD TEA may be aufait accompli in the short space of time it will takei to go or send to H. M. CARSON’S NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, East street, appointed sole'agent, for. the sale of Nelson, Mbafe and Co.’s npW ‘ celebrated packet • TEAS, carefwly . selected, properly blended,', and last*:not. . least, always the same. See advertise ment and handbills. , ' : , ,



SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may. bd 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.] 677



Grain store, Opposite the Borough Hotel, MANCHESTER STREET, Christchurch, James Clark, Late of Ashburton, PROPRIETOR. Every description of Grain Bought for Cash, and sold at Cheapest rates. 609



CHEETSE'X . 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 in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 42s 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 tho'PIRST 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. by24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. . 480



Marsh & Groves. BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lancred Street, AsHBtmTON. 932



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock stbeet, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST BATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with, every requisite. 912 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOB MESSRS. AYELING & 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 Gatos, and Stand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 614 East street.



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. La why 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. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS UUK THE ASHBURTON FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office,



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 street. All work kept in repair for "twelve months. 386 Wood & Co., BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, 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. 376 •gREAD ! BREAD ! BREAD 11 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, &c., supplied on reasonable terms. An assortment of Biscuits, Pastry, Cakes, &c;, always on hand. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saundees’ Buildings, ASHBU R T O N. Thomas Williams, TINWALD, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work f done on the Premises. ;6M THE GUARDIAN" is on every Tea Table in Ashbuirtoh. ; :U ' 1 ' J *