The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2.-No. 259.1

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



AncMorieers, Commission Agents, &c. HARRISON, COMMISSION AGENT, •; jiil'i : ETC. *IB < AND i SALES, : Sales of Stocky Mer- Jti; . i . chamiise, furniture and Effects, also Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE 1 Every SATURDAY' at 12 o’clock. s 1 SALE ATTENDED. ;es can be made at my office or at the . f ’, v . ■ Yards.; Agent for the Transatlantic Fire ' Insurance Company. 824 K. F. Gray, A UCTIONEEB, VALUATOR, STOCK, STATION, A 0i ■ AND {GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, TEMUKA. cj-w n “ ~r i. lor’Standard Insurance Com and Sub-Agent for the Althpuso TNradinill'.’ : Licensed Dealer in Arina arid Ammunition. 782 i!i , - ■ W. H. Guiltily, Jjjf ;^ND^:; AND STATION WENT, GENERAL MERCHANT, ;' . IJCENSED LAND BROKER, j: EaßTsteeet,Ashbukton. 927



'East Street (Glosbto the Railway Station) Ashburton, ' Land and General Commission Agent. ’ Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and ; Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build *bg Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri- Can, &c., &c. : _ 928 Btfanson & Boileail, Engrossers, commission and ;f 1 :*!. GENERA!/ AGENTS' ' !• i, Ageptft fdt the Australasian. .-.r .< n „ AgfiU/jfw.GUbey’s Wine. 929 BRANSON & BOILEAU. I;; :/’’f .(I:- ! ..i ■ ■ .; / A •'' ■ ■■ SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, ' GRAIN MERCHANTS, X ' AND ".. . Commission agents, y; I-Tir -vT - - 0 : . . ■ ' , is dr to n:'



tiul L E IST s {«; j. . !f jfOtt THB LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE ■; ■■ ■ COMPANY, v'- ,!• : and the " . NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION ■- ’•'dp • AUSTRALASIA (LIMITED). iW’- ui'fi: A l!: 7/ 1, ——-—— ; ■ L .J - ■ ■ •• MS'UU-W' • L 1; :■ E t; ,and;;severalOFFlCES in BfUHt.sbre9L: .-V: - ni !• .■■■■■•• ■ ■ - •#«=■ : g -■ A Lf E. i WodD'S REAPER AND BINDER ipdj’a ■ ii rifl war r rriiniiiiiii* rr ■■■ KifiY Solicitors, &c ---042 ,id--W. Ireland, & BARRISTER/ AND SOLICITOR, -3] .1 • Saraiders’ 5 I&rildings, ■OCt Ashburton 8a



Rrangou & Purnell, ARRISTERS SOLICITORS, BAST STREET. •» 394



Surveyors, Civil Engineers, &c. [a cakd.] C. Hastings Bridge, SURVEYOR, And Licensed under Land Transfer Act. Office : Hobbs and Co. ’s new Buildings, High street, second floor, Christchurch. 675 MR. HARDY JOHNSTON, CIVIL ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT, Authorised and Licensed Surveyor, 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 five 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 acres, 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 thousand, ninepence per acre for the first five hundred acres, and sixpence per acre for Balance. 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 fi actional part of an acre, and two shillings and sixpence for each suburban or rural section comprising one acre and upwards. The above charges do not apply to very hilly or broken country, or to “ bush ” land, in which case from twenty-five to fifty percent, would have to be added in proportion to the difficulties met with in the country to be sur veyed, and also in discovering the boundaries of the Crown Grants.



Fair copies of the survey plan drawn on mounted paper, together with book of refer ence, if required, will be furnished at the rate of ten per pent, on the cost ol the survey. All surveys will be carried out and completed in accordance with the rules and instructions issued by : the Surveyor-General for the guid ance of the Survey Department of the Govern ment, and will be certified to as being correct. ' The charge per day would be two guineas clear of all expenses should clients prefer that mode of payment,- ENGINEERING CHARGES. In making surveys of land for engineering purposes, such, for instance, as the drainage or or irrigation of districts of country, the drain age or water supply of towns, construction of railways, common roads and bridges, canals, harbors, river improvements, &c., the charges would be for plans, design, estimate, report, &c , at the rate of three per cent, on the total estimated cost of the proposed work if under above and under /'lo,ooo, three per cent, on the first ,£5,000 and two and a.half percent, on the balance ; above ,£IO,OOO and under £20,000, two and a half per cent, on the first ,£IO,OOO, and two per cent, on the balance, and so on ,lessening in proportion to the extent of the estimated cost on theproposed work. ' If employed by the day, the charge would be three guineas clear of all expenses. ARCHITECTURAL CHARGES. In furnishing designs and specifications with estimated cost, &c., for cottage and villa resi dences, shop fronts, warehouses, banks, public buildings, &c., &c., the charge would be from five to two and a half per cent, in proportion to the estimated cost of the proposed building. VALUATIONS, , House and landed property, agricultural machinery, tools and effects, railway plant, and every description of engineering and building material, plant, &c„ &c., valued on equally reasonable terms as above. T. M. HARDY JOHNSTON, C.E., Member of the Institution of Civil En gineers, London. Offices—Sydenham Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. 672 Business Notices Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. 6d. Leeds 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 i 10s. €d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. ■ Leeds House, - CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401



DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU RE 1 AND BEDDING M AN U FACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. . CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED . . w Davis, ; MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 702



i, C E. FOOKSI AN D SON, f : tC^WSfcD 1 va tt aVEYORS AND BROKERS '•■ GOVERNMENT SURVEYORS, ®tfaoigle. Waikaniilßoael r nearPoßt-offioe JJAR SU.JSSBMOWXm'.I ' .[aa?. ’> i-l'i Jf gAT •; 374 | 3 o , (fea #l <1 ' ■■. yfr<o««ad Act. ’ toaclrii f-a« r.:-ti3fl_iai>!-J •>.■■• >ic, l. xt i jok .it .w mo £ ILjOO-H-£ JEI RS , SWatU; BrißtocCttoteibeny m’ 674 iItUW p'l



J 3>. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND' SHOE MAKEB, hy-TP&wssittn l BnttraNds, TiKdßßb ,I: I. -if- SrEBETj Ashburton. LL descriptionnot Boots I and Shoes order; at. reasonable prices^;. 933'



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, 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’ Cota 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, Cashel Street West. 569 James McDonald, E W 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. 670 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. 566 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* 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. 667



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, <!tc. 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 £ ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ 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. mHI EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- J- 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, KIVER’S RIGHT-OF-WAY, CASHFL 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. 6in., without boiler 2ft. 9in. do 3ft. do PRICE LIS T:— £ s. d. ... 3.15 0 3ft., with wrought iron boileri, ... 3.17 6 3ft., with copper boiler... ... 4 7 6 £ s. d. 5 0 0 5 0 0 673 Encourage colonial work,' and buy your boots of THE MAKER, Why Buy; imported rubbish when you can get get Boots- always Fresh Made at ; J r; ' : Syde'S:: c ;Rpot Factory, : Tbumqle, High street, Christchurch. OUR'OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, fi'om 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from l3s.6dJ; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women's Kid Boots, 7s, 6d.: Women’s Levant do. (fancy, stitched)/ Bs. 6d.-~ OUR OWN MAKE. Wj > ,j.i 1 And all other Boots at Low Prices. MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY^ ' ‘ l i l4o>



Business Notices. 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, Ac. 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.Bls tST TEA. TEA. TEA. Nelson, Moate & Co., AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Next Ayers’ Baths.



SPECIALITIES— No. per lb. 1. Speciality Blend. Immense power, pungency, and grip 2S - °d* 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 - od -- 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. 736 500 Q uo, .r io8! 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, 17s. to 28s. the Box. Half Chests, of 40 lbs., £z tO^S- Sugars, to 4 J. „ White Crystals t 0 S<h New Currants, 6d> P er lb> T. T A~Y LOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 748



FURNISHING. P. P a t e r s o n’s CASHEL STREET 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 John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, ECS to arnounce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of I SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E. S., from 7s. Gd. Men’s Calf E.S 10s. 6d. Men’s Calf Bats ... ... ... 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Watertights 14s. 6d, Men’s Kip Bluchers Bs. Gd. Men’s Canvas Shoes 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738



0. W. Duckworth, G K O C E R, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Near Strange’s Buildings.) Goods Delivered at Christchurch Railway Station. Furnished Houses To Let at



Sumner GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS ’ S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— ■See article in the Civil Sermce Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets or tins, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMCEOFATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. 91°o CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardiap office. ,



CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKS the Public for their liberal Support during the time he has been in business, and hopes for a continuance of their favors. By supplying only the very best goods, and paying unremitting attention to his patrons, he hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees supplied on reasonable terms. A. THIELE, COOPERATIVE BAKERY. 500 Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed! at the,Guakdian .Office, East street, near Railway Station.



Business Notices. OTI C E . SALE CONTINUED TILL END OF FEBRUARY. Although good offers were made for the disposal of their Business, Everett Bros, and Co., General Drapers, have deter mined to remain in Ashburton, and share its fate, whatever it may he. They will continue to conduct their business on the same strict Cash Principles as hitherto, feeling certain by so doing that many will appreciate and support the system, and in consequence save at least 25 per cent., or ss. in every £1 laid out. Terms Cash. New Clothing. Flannels, Is. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), RACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter- Havelock street. 659 J. R Stratz, Cristchurch. bury. [Established 1877.]



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 ?” 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, tho possession of really GOOD TEA may be aufait accompli in the short space of time it will take to go or send to H. M. CARSON’S NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, East street, appointed sole agent tdr the sale of Nelson, Moate and Co.’s now celebrated packet TEAS, carefully selected, properly blended, and last, nqt least, always the same. See advertise ment and handbills. ‘



Eh W KJ 02 a eh Eh D W P 3 fi 0 pj a 1 2 S Ph S Ph < vi 02 <J 3- 3 pr p -- U !=: p ?Q a- s rj. F. Strata, 1 Watchmaker, from k London A 21 S i» N a. S. o EL, 3- hj M Pf* fo He imports direct—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, from 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 CHERTSEV. 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.



SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE 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. by 24in.... ... 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, i assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers.



Lawby 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. Seaweed. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. : AG ENTS : 2CK THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. T7IORMS PRINTED “To Let ” and Jj “ For Sale ’ ’—can be obtained at the Guardian Office,



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.] Grain storU, 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 Marsh & Groves. 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. G. 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 ... 2Ad. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages 6d. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied wifh every requisite. 912 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 fur 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 Wood & Co., BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, A.SHBURTON 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. JJREAD ! BREAD ! ! BREAD !!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, - 1 Saundees’ Buildings, ; ASHBURTON. Thomas Williams, TIN WALD, JjjiUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &d. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing Work done on the Premises. 654 i. ' ; fll HE GUARDIAN is on every J- Table in Ashburton, . ,