The Ashburton Guardian.

■m TOIi. 2.—No. 363.1

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY H, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



• Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. : rJLLiMED HARRISON, : COMMISSION AGENT, : . • . . ETC.. . chandise, - Jaiiiiture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. - si V. i >■'• WEEKLY I; SALE'' SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. K>a SALE YA'RDS ATTENDED. ,li!&£ties':i&n beta ad e at my, office or at the loot.. .:•* 'Yards'. - :; i AgentfortheTransatlantic Fire ; ~ Insurance Company. 824 r% K. F. Gray, . 'A^CTiOKEERj VI liXT ATO R, waL j stock; station, ; ; B’ ! .■ Atn> ", general commission agent, fi'Aßta lin* i /-'• __. ' ' ; Stahdard Insurance Coin any. and Sub-Agent for. the Althouse Licensed Dealer in Arms and * iunithjn-1 y'iL- 782



ClVi!! v Guidry, ESTATE,; AND STATION .<•■" AHD ■• - ■ ■■■ ”■ ■ ■ XICBNSED BAND BROKER, East stbeet, Ashbueton. 927 R*E D> . A' V : TT T E/sf {Close to the Railway , n e; ‘: Station) : Ashburton, . .. ;l_jmdand General Commission Agent. , Orderataken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and;Mahrera Coal (by the track load), Build* titg- -Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri- Bi*ansoji& Boileau, "ONGROSSEKS. commission and rP >- OEroERATj AGENTS Agents for the Australasian. n • Agents Gilbey’s Wine. 929 1 ! ■■■ BRANSON & BOILEAU. ■ifrlHtBERS BROS., •*’’ r * * -



MILLERS, qMWv-,M.ERCHANXS, b {J is-luir ■ A^NTS, . qpvrrjfli*!. Tjf.' •••■■ £ S i™ • ■■ LONDON [AND LANCASHIRE „ W*' ’ AND THE itiiTSAi,;| ! ’ ASSOCIATION ' O'rflurfjlaA’.o ■■•■-> ■ ' , C :>;riA-HS TiR‘A L A S I A lo oa. /sfriiotn: LiLl i' df&l !•■■ : m' w .YATA :_M ."■ 13 A * .TiiioO v.;J T)*TTvT.f A SHOP and several OFFICES in JW* BVWPw ~.—x--~- ,--<■ -a--, -".rj-rr •■ • T



F E. --0 K t I'KOOB’S BSAPER/AND BINDER «ni% 3 &f 942 ■-ll’Jsfi j 011 l HO siZiuh o - .sM’odmfjq: -takl-.O "3i.il •• ■ 1 .*• ■ ‘ LISTER AND SOLICITOR, 4 f- Saond«n’. j ( 'ABl&urfdn. 8a . :-dkA .otwßO oi •■ ■ >m ;>« .vti/.-i-. Barristers and somoitors, lU.'i 6d .-amu ;/..! • • *':» r • :k»ce od IASTSTBEE*. 46a Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, o» u vlveyors : a m LAND : Under the Land I ranjfer Act* Government Contract Surveyors, IDs li-Ii . -. = >»■■! I 374 \»s diTr«B»forAok t& J? Mj3o<l3fji '•A "*<■>'l'‘ ■ •, • : ' jSSS. i I »tred, *y’ •{>•'- >'■* '■‘ i l *572 Vi*' 1 spjtim iflojiratififij sSon> Ohbmxohuech. i&U <5 fix



Surveyors, Civil Engineers, &c. [a cakd.] G. 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 dr 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 ft actional part of an acre, and two shillings and sixpence lor 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. AIL 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, haihors,‘fiver improvements, &c., the charges would be, for plans, design, estimate, report, Sec-", 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, oh the first £5,000 and two and a half pef cent; 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 the proposed work. If employed by the day, the charge would be three guineas clear of all expenses. ARCHITECTURAL CHARGES. In 'fiimishing designs and specifications with estimated cost, &ci, 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. 8., 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 men s’ paget GOATS, BOUND EDGES, AT | 15s. m LEEDSHOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT i . 12,5. 6d. LEEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S GER j IiIAN TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. T EEPS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED I J SUITS. AT 25a: T BEDS HOUSE FOR STYLISH I j HATS. Hfeeds House, : GASHED STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). u CHRISTCHURCH. 401



DAVIS’S Cheap FURNITURE p ; AN D BEDDING ■MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. TpVERY article Sold at Christchurch J-A Prices and guaranteed best of miiter iat.and -workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY COMPLETELY FCRNISHEDjt W DAVIS jMOb&iI SIBE|3T, ASHBURTON^



JO’O UiUUI D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT : AND SHOE MAKER, ■ ! Fowler’s Buildings, Tak&ubd i 11 Stsezt, Ashburton. ' A LL descriptions of Boots and Shoes W ’didst, at reasonable DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



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 Rope, Thedolites, Surveryors’ Cots and requisites, Hall and Umbrella Stands (choice designs). Marble and Slate Mantlepieces, Hearth Tiles, &c., Filters, Copper Saahcord, Oils and'Paints, Scales, Fishing Tackle, Pumps, Chopping Machines. WELL ASSORTED SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashed Street 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. 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, &c. 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 moat 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. 567 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 ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &c. &c. KINGBROS., 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. rpHB EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- X pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor.



Ranges. Ranges. Ranges. T. ■ J. .WATTERS, 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 LI S T:— £ s. d. ... 3 15 O' 3ft., with wroUght iron boiler... 3 17 6 3ft., with copperboiler... ... ■ 4 7 6 £ a, d. 5 0 0 5 0 0 673 TTINCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF Hi TUE 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 130, 64.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from Us. fid.: Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women’s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d.—OUR OWN MAKE- # ; And all other Boots at,Low Prices. _. T i_ BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE, MONEY IN THE COLONY. 40



Business Notices- T. R. HOODER & COMPY.’S SALE EXTRAORDINARY UNHEARD-OF BARGAINS. Greatest Inducements to Cash Purchasers Dress Materials Drapery , Clothing , Millinery , Boots and Shoes , T. R. Hi 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 oMast year's WINTER STOCK REGARDLESS OF COST PRICE. T. R. H. and Company having lately made extensive purchases under most advantageous circumstances, can offer goods at the following prices, for CASH : Alpacas, Lustres, Russel Cords, Beiges, ' Galateas, Prints, Ginghams, &c., Ac., commencing from SM. per yard. A job lot of Colored Lustres, at 9id,;-wort Is. 2d. per yard. Good Black Lustres, per yard; very superior,-UAd.- Is. 9d. per yard. A lot cf Prints 4£d. and 6id. per yard. Japanese Poplins reduced to 10id. per yard. Wide Saxony Winceys, 6|d. and B£d. per yard ; extra finish, only Hid. 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. Dressmaking Department —-®hrpricJform°aTing a Observe ! Plain Walking Dresses, Bs. 6d.; Princess Robes and others, 10s. 6d. to 12s. Children’s, irom 3s. 6d. to 6s. (as sample dresses in Show-room). Wedding and Mourning Outfits on the shortest notice—latest fashion, style, and fit guaranteed. -« Children’s and Women’s Straw Hats, originally 3s. fid. _to iVllllineiY S S . 9d., reduced to Is. 6d. and 2s. A job lot, splendid value, all at Hid. each. The immense stock of Trimmed Hats and Bonnets sold this season enable us to offer the remaining stock at considerably under cost price. The new Tam o’Shanter Hat. A large lot of new Fashionable Jackets—DCosse 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. A very large stock, and worth 'especial notice, being the cheapest in the market. Capes, Capelets and IJchus about HALF-PRICE. Infants’elegant Merino Cloaks, 11s. 6d. 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, 10jd., worth Is. 6d.; I*. 4d., worth 25.; Is, lid., worth 3s. 6d.~rich new styles. Underclothing and Baby Linen - • « . • 1. • 11. * .l. An nnnl- in ilio morlrof HfIDP



A great attraction during the Sale will be The One Shilling Table, CONTAINING FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS, &c. TtflT 1 O/xA/lci Purchased before the great advance. Manchester (jrOOCIS, Good Grey Calico, 3d. per yard. Extra wide and heavy, 4|d. per yard ; (less than wholesale prices). Rplendid Grey Mexicans, s*d. per yard. White Shirting 4|d. to 6id. per yard. Horncks Long cloth. sd. per yard. Double-width Grey Sheeting, 10|d. per yard. Heavy do, Is lid nervard. Heavy Colored Fancy Shirting, 6|d. per yard Rough Brown Hollands, SM. per yard. 250 yards Heavy Cotton Drill Trousering, B|d. per yard. Felt Car pets, best quality reduced to 2s. 9d. per yard. Kaaapoi 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.; Men’s Colonial Shooting, 16s. 6d.; Children’s equally reduced, a very large assortment. t ,i • 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 2a. lid.; Men’s Strong Colored Harvest Shirts, 2s. 6d. each •’ Men’s Strong Colored Heavy Crimeans, ss. lid. ; Men’s Heavy. Wool Socks’ Is. Is. 6d., and 2s. per pair; Men’s Brown Cotton Socks reduced from Is. to 94d. per pair. 500 Boys and Men wanted to buy a Sailor Hat lOid. each. Leghorn and Straws reduced from 4s. 6d. and ss. to 2s. Gd. each. SEWING MACHINES. THE BEST MAKERS. CONSIDERABLY UNDER LIST PRICE. All Goods marked in plain figures. No discount allowed. Boots and Shoes-



THE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING STORES will be CLOSED on FRIDAY NEXT, re-marking and arranging for Sale, commencing SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 12. OBSERVE '-FOR CASH ONLY, AT THE GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. T. R. HODDER - AND COMFY. 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 fare making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported. We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. 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. 62a Sewing Machines. JM. THOMPSON hegs 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 6s. 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



C. W. Duckworth, GKOCE R, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Near Strange's Buildings.) Goods Delivered at Christchurch Railway Station; Furnished Houses To, Let at Sumnerj s ~ •• 43



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), Cristchurch. 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* ■< EH £ za tf a w ft ft o 3. 3 a. a Cl. 2 02 Q o rJ. E. Strata, Watchmaker, from S. London A n> o N ft. E, O CL, SL P 3 E. 3 M |H FT W He imports direct—Watches, Clocks, Jewellery and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany and America. £ s. d. English Silver Hunting Levers from... ... i 10 0 American Waltham Levers, from 2 6 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23a CHEETSEI. f 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.



. Business Notices. , AMONGST the .questions at present agitating the" public mind stands the very important one—“ Is it possible to obtain GOOD TEA.? If not, ‘why not 1” Echo has been answering ; hithorto —“ Yon can’t get it for love drmoney !” And the ladies appear to have become apathetic or despairing in consequenca But a new era has dawned on Ashburton, and the question so interesting , ;to* all, especially to the femaleporlionpftb® Community, : is happily settled... in tbe affirmative. Joy will spring) up inVmahy a fair bosom, oh 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 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.’s now celebrated packet TEAS, ’ carefully selected, properly blended, and last, hot least, always the same., See advertise ment and handbills.



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 Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co, [Limited.] 677



GR a I N S T O RE, Opposite the Borough Hotel, MTAN CHESTER STREET, Christchurch, James Clark, Late of Ashburton, PROPRIETOR Every description of Grain Bought for Cash, and sold at Cheapest rates. 609



SCOTT B R O S. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR’ WIND MILL. This Mill got the- FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED stripper. ;; As only a,limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by26in.... ... 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in ... 18 1$ 0 Oft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480



BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, : NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. . LAWRT 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 wry and Son beg to inform their friends arid 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, arid 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 Farrn, Seafield ; - Wakanui School; with Mr. Ginrtey; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clohtarf. LAWRY AND SON, . NORTON FARM* Sbapield. . Butchers, ! Bakers, General Store ' j keepers, Grain and,’ Seed Merchants. A G Elf T S ■ 3i'R THE ‘ r ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED “To Let ” and “ For Sale ’ can be obtained aUhe Guardian Office.



Marsh & Groves. ANpY BREAD AND BISCUIT 1 BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND ; CONFEC- , J TIONERS. ; FAMILIES WAITED ON ’ Wedding and. School Cakes always on hand. lakcred Street, AskBUBTOK. 938"



SUPFO LK BUT CHER T, Havelock street, Ashbubtok. .. !r> r CL J. Martin, - BUTCHER, Regs to inform the Public of 'Ashburton Borough Bird County, that he is the ‘ Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH, ' ' | Roast Beef from ...‘3d. lo sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d, J . ! Mutton... ... l|d. to,3dJ J Sausages ... . sd.to‘6a. : Contractors, Threshing: Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with, every "requisite. l -' • -912 P T OH N ANDER SO N , Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch; > ! SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND • • for .■ MESSRS. - AVELING. & PORTER’%- TRACTION ENGINES., Also, for the ! McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has .on. sale for next season, x Wood's.Rnd x Other makers’ STRING BINDERS, 1 wp I and extras for all binds of Wire Binders. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle; . worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. ' ,r.-r CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND Attl EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & .. : HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable And Traction Engines, and 1. Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand- .’,‘ ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 614 East street.



NEW INDUSTRY. V ; .. ASPHALT I N O. 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 •> mouths. 380 i ; Wood & Co., ’ ; BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, 1 I Ashburtok XT TINKERS of First arid Second Prizes yV for Ale and Porter at the, Agrj-\ culturiffjShojf at ; Christchurch and 'Ami** burtoru —All. Orders promptly attended to. v ■ . -• :. n JgREAD ! BREAD ! 1 BREAD !!! ■ The Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts are reminded that good .wholesome Bread can be at,alj tiojea, procured from the uhdersigried, , -j SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS '■ for Supplying Harvest and Threshing Machine hands. .Assemblies] Parties, &c., supplied An reasonable terms. .An asaortment of Biscuits, Pastry,! <V Cakes, &c., always on hand. A. Q. Aitken, CONFECTIONER) f |f Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBU R T O N. 799 Thomas Williams, 10 ill jgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, , iUlkiWds of Joinery and ’ donepn the premises. ;