The Ashburton Guardian.

‘ YOL. 2-No. 258.1 -ft:-1: > ■ .

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. i.r " ALFRED HARRISON, ■ ; Atr(jjI63!JEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ■ V/V'-" ' ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, furniture and Effects, also 1 Plgs/'Foids, and General Produce. WEEKLY; SALE i ! Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA*DS ATTENDED. QBntHes can be made at my office or at the <*♦« " ' : Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 824 K. J?. Gray, i;A UCTIONEER, VALUATOR, A STOCK, STATION, w mi*- *tn.\rr ■ - AND 'GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, TEMUKA. Agent for Standard Insurance Com ,/and Sub-Agent for the Althouse Windmill.' Licensed Dealer in Arms and munition. 782 W. H. Gundry,



•JjAND, ESTATE, AND STATION 'AGENT, GENERAL MERCHANT, S .. , , AND LICENSED LAND BROKER. r .kßasistreet, Ashburton. 927 «■ P RED K . pAVI TT , STJfcSPX (PLOaR TO, THE RAILWAY .7- -Station) Ashburton, r "' Land and General Commission Agent. .' • Orders taken for —Sydney Drays, Newcastle ■Und'Midvem Coal (by the track load), Build up 'Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, 'Agrietdturat implements, English and Ameri oan,;&c., Ac. 928 Branson & Boileau, QSSEKS, COMMISSION AND 929. ..Agents, for the Australasian. , Agents for Gilbey’a Wine. BRANSON & BOILEAU.



SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, N MERCHANTS, > rr-.mu u->; -vut Ril’ ‘■lil iii r vl.; ,<! AND Commission agents. ih, .<n AjSiH B;U BTO N. i. i: ~E N T S >OK THB. niLONUON AND LANCASHIRE ,I : N'S U R A N CE j" COMPANY, AND THE NATIONAL MUTUAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRA L A S I A (LIMITED). T. A SHOP and several OFFICES in Saftt stWet. R E. F 0 :1 WOOD’S REAPER AND BINDER and of WOOD’S WIRE. 942 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C.W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a



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. G 75



ME. 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 cent, on the cost ot the survey. All surveys will be catried 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.



11l 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 £5,000; above £5,000 and under ,£IO,OOO, three per cent, on the first ,£5,000 and two and a half per cent, on the balance ; above £ 10,000 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 the proposed 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. HABDY JpHNSTON, 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 4b. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget coats, bound edges, at 16a. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed trousers and vests, at 12a. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6a. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 25a. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401



Branson & Purnell, T>ABRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, ** ' • EAST STREET. ■ . t , 394 Ciyll Engineers, &c. . —— - !i '© E. ¥GOKS AND SON, r ICENSED SURVEYORS .AND XV £' -iiifab ■ brokers (j .J Iransfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, TMimfriß. ‘WAkorinl Road, near Post-office 1 ' J "ASHBURTON. : "- v ' ; ■. 37A *■» <W. H; ! ©MSTOW, AUTHORISED GOVERNMENT SDRYEYORi ImMttsed tender Land Transfer Act. ton’* Buildings, (next County Council offices, Hereford street, Chtistebaroi» r • ■- 672- E. Dobson & Son, mi \ 9 M »>«/ 1 n-£ 15'B S, ¥ *ar, ' ,J J^ HOWSBD and' xaOSN.S£D BjVB Y O t R S, m Iritish Chambers, >M> Steekt, Christchurch. jwT : Xi -jv AS Y 674



DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU HE AN D BEDDING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. VERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, MOORE SI BEET, ASHBURTON. 702 D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tanored Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable prices,/ 9?3 / DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



Business Notices. Aitken and Eoberts, jpURNISHING 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’ Cols 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, NEW 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 FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. TP 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, &c. 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 h 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. mHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be cora 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, RIVER'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. 6in., 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... ... 4 7 6 £ s. d. 5 0 0 5 0 0 673 INCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF | 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 Watertights, from 13s. fid.; 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.



Business Notices* Sewing Machines. JjVL THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to , his large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle andjhand. "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 bo attended to at once. Address— J. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers.Bls 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. 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. & *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.



500 Q uo Ton Tlv N 8 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those, of other houses, by 2d. to 3s, in the pound. . New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, j 7s. to 28s. the Box. £3 to £S 3'/2d. to 4d. to Sd. ... 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, 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 ASHEL 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. John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 737 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 7s. 6d. 10s. 6d. 14s. 6d. 14s. 6d. Bs. Cd. 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap, 738



C. W. Duckworth, GKOCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Near Strange’s Buildings.) Goods Delivered at Christchurch Railway Station. Furnished Houses To Let at Sumner 42



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 i 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. Wo may escape many a fatal shaft by ' keeping ourselves well fortified with pure ' blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets or tins, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND CO,, HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. 1)1°g RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian 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. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian 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 be. 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., Havelock street. 659 J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchdrch. 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.]



3. 3 h tq O Q r J. F. StratzJ' Watchmaker, from L London A Q O H. 3 hi e 2T W He impgm- direct—Watches, Clocks, Jewellery Silver Plate from England, France, Germany and .‘America. English Silver Hunting Levers from .'. ’ ... American Waltham Levers, from American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell £ s. d. 0 9 0 12 23a 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.



Business Notices. AMONGST the questions at present agitating the public mind stands the very important one—“ Is it possible to obtain GOOD TEA 1 If not, why not V 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 aH, especially to the female poriion 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 au fait 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 for the sale of Nelson, Moate and Co.’a now celebrated packet TEAS, .carefully selected,.properly blended, and last, not least, always the same. See advertise ment and handbills.



SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR 1 ’ 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. 480



SPRIN GFIE LD COAL. HIS SPLENDID COAL may bo ordered in large and small quan tities;. and all ordeis will be promptly executed. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square, Christ church. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] 677



BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEA FIELD. 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. Seaeield. Butchers, Bakers, Generax, Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED— “To Let” and ‘ ‘ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office,



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



Marsh & Groves. •jpANGY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always oh hand. lancred 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 ... 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 FOR MESSRS. AYELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McS KERRY 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.



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 mouths. 386 p fi I N TING, Or Every Description, NEATLY AND CHEAPLY EXECUTED, AT rjIHE Q.UARDIAN QPPIOE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East street, ASHBURTON.