THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1881.



Impounding Notices. j MPOUNDED. From Methven, 7 Sheep, Merinos, ear marks as follows;—2 with near ear swal low off do., fore-quarter; 2 near ear swal low off do., 2 front notches; 2 near ear swallow off do., 2 back notches; 1 near ear swallow. A mixed lot. If not claimed on or before WEDNESDAY, 23rd, at noon, will be sold to defray expenses. W. B. COMPTON, Poundkeeper. Methven Pound. 144 d Tenders. T O BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received until THURSDAY, 24th instant, for the ERECTION of a Seven-roomed COTTAGE in Wills street. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Mr A. Orr’s, draper, East street. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Public Notices- Ashburton borough council. election of mayor. I hereby declare MR DONALD WIL LIAMSON (being the only Candidate nominated) to be duly ELECTED Mayor of Ashburton for the ensuing year. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Offices, 21st Nov., 1881. 146 d IJIO J. 0. WASON, ESQ. Df.au Sib, —We, the undersigned Elec tors of the Wakanui District, beg very re spectfully that you will consent to te nominated as a candidate to represent this district in Parliament. Your long residence in the district, and the material interest which you possess in the advancement and welfare of this dis trict, as well as the experience you must have gained in Parliamentary affairs dur ing the years you have been in Parliament as member for Coleridge, eminently qua lify you for the honorable position which we desire you to occupy. Should you ac cede to our request we will use our best endeavors to secure your return. We beg to subscribe ourselves, Yours very faithfully, WM. L. ALLAN, W. HARTNELL, C. A. C. HARDY, JOHN STOREY, WM. WHITE, JOHN MANN, R. McKERROW, And thirty other Electors. To Messrs Hartnell, Hardy, and other Electors of the Wakanui District. Deab Siks, —I am very much honored by the requisition you presented me with. Understanding that Mr Wright, our present member, and a gentleman in whom I have every confidence, will stand for Ashburton, I place my services entirely at your disposal. Should you be success ful in returning me as your representa tive, I pledge myself to spare no effort to promote the prosperity of the County and the Electorate. I shall take an early opportunity of ad dressing you at the various centres throughout the District.



I remain. Your obedient servant, 139 d J. CA.THCART WASON. T |0 FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, ESQUIRE. We the undersigned Electors of Waka nuni, recognising your ability and feeling assured that you have the best interests of this district and the colony at heart, respectfully request that you will allow yourself to be placed in nomination for a seat in the General Assembly for the Wakanui Electorate. Sdigned : R. Friedlander J. Stanley Bruce W. H. Zouch Francis F. Mayo Sam. Saunders James Hampton Hugo Friedlander W. Saunders Edward Saunders H. J. Weeks To Messrs Joseph Megson, Thomas Painter, Robert J. Foley, and other gentlemen signing the requisition. Gentlemen, —Having reconsidered my determination herein, I have come finally to the conclusion that I shall woo the virgin constituency of Wakonui, and I can only say that I shall make love like an Irishman. I commence the campaign on Saturday next, at 8 p.m., at the Town Hall, Ashburton. Electoral district of ASHBURTON. In pursuance of “ The Regulations of Elections Act, 1881,” I, Walter Martin, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ bearing date the 9th day of November, 1881, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an ELECTION will be held for the return of one qualified person to serve as MEMBER for the said electoral district ; and that the Nomination of Candidates •will take place at the Courthouse, Ash burton, at noon on the third day of DECEMBER, 1881 ; and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken at the several And others. Yours faithfully; ours laiuniuiiy, P. P. O’REILLY. 129 d



polling places of the said district on the 9th day of DECEMBER, 1881. The following are the Rolling Places for the Electoral District of Ashburton : The Courthouse, Ashburton (principal) The Post Office, Methven The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Road Board Office, Mount Somers The Road Board Office, Westerfield The Schoolhouse, Lismore. WALTER MARTIN, Returning Officer for Ashburton. Ashburton, 12th Nov., 1881. 102 d Y. R. Electoral district of waka nui. In pursuance of ‘ ‘ The Regulations of Elections’ Act, 1881,” I Geobgb Jameson, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Wakanui, do hereby give notice that by virtue of a writ, bearing date the ninth day of November, 1881, under the hand of the clerk of the writs, an Election will be held for the return of ONE qualified person to serve as a MEMBER for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Ashburton Saleyards Office, at noon, on FRIDAY, the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 1881, and that the POLL (if necessary) will be taken at the several Polling places of the districts on FRIDAY, the ninth day of DECEMBER, 1881. The following are the Polling places for the Electoral District of Wakanui Ashburton County Saleyards Office Town Hall, Rakaia Schoolroom, Seafield Road Board Office, Longbeach. GEORGE JAMESON, Returning Officer. Ashburton, Nov. 12th, 1881. 90d rpHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea -*■ Table in Ashburton.



Public Notices. A SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given, that Havelock street West, between West street and Park street, is CLOSED for Cart Traffic until further notice. FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineer. 4th Oct., 1881. Bid SHEARING will COMMENCE at Broom Park on TUESDAY, the 29th inst. 132 d T. JACKSON. O TICE. All Persons indebted to the late partnership of Drs Trevor and Ross are requested to PAY their Accounts at ON CE, to prevent legal proceedings being taken against them. W. H. ZOUCH. Ashburton, Oct. 27,1881. 988 c N o 0 E. The undersigned will in future CLOSE their respective establishments at 8 p. m., Saturdays excepted; and on Sundays will open from 2 to 3 p.m., and 8 till 9 p.m. J. M. CAMBRIDGE. 942 c CHARLES NEATE. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given that all UNPAID RATES after the Ist day of December will be SUED FOR without further notice. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 33d Clerk. £5 Reward. THE above Reward will be paid to any one giving information that- will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who LAID POISON between East and West streets on THURSDAY last. W. H. ZOUCH. BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F. Mayo, Hampstead Bone Mills. 834 c



To Let. TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d Tor Sale. Jjl O E SALE. COTTAGES with from 2 to 15 ACRES of LAND, fenced, close to the Township. 67d MATSON, COX & CO.



0 PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 851 c Ashburton.



N SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’a celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. W. H. Gundry. fjpHE undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hotr W. H. GUNDRY, ESTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick's, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



£2,000 AND £8,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. W. H. GUNDFY, Ashburton.



STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon approved security, repayable by instalments, in ac cordance with the rules of the Society. For particulars, apply to W. H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., EAST STREET. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property, including Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, ■pjARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a



Josepi'ivess. TO-MORROW, At 12 o’clock sharp. UNRESERVED CLEARING SALE OF GROCERIES, LAMPS, CROCKERY, TINWARE, &c. MR JOSEPH IYESS has been favored with instructions from Mr Joseph Ward (who is relinquishing the storekeeping business) to Sell by Public Auction, without the Slightest e THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK. Remember —Without the Slightest Reserve. Sale at 12 o’clock. Terms cash. 147 d Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Clover Seeds do do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in ,Uhkistchttkch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Ode Stoees. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 22. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d T. Bullock. T. Bullock, A U C T I O.N E E R, AND ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AX THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbueton. M O N E L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a 3r 28p, situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK.



TO LET. Stable and Loose-boxes opposite the County Saleyards. Also, Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to take in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. b T. BULLOCK. FOE. SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. _ __ v T. BULLOCK TO LET. —Premises in Moore street, known as the Chicory Works ; also, Shop and Dwelling-house adjoining the above. A low rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Low Rental. —Cottage at Hampstead, known as Mayo’s Block; Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, ad ioining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. J 8 T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent. Educational* TADIES’ SCHOOL.



Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number _of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan tages, based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted to Hit Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. A 1 Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 332*



Y ! * Ijf'T. Forded t!o. } iiV 7 ; AT TINWALD SALEYARDS, ON TUESDAY NEXT, 22ND INST. Messrs j. t. ford & co. win offer 1 £»nn good store sheep, Xj«JUU i n lots to suit purchasers. Also, FAT SHEEP & CATTLE. J. T. FORD & CO., Per FRIEDLANDER BROS., 138 d Agents.



Wool. Wool. WOOL. FIRST SALE OF THE SEASON. TUESDAY, NOV. 29, 1881. We shall hold CUR FIRST WOOL SALE FOR THE SEASON 1881-82 On the above date. Having made Special Arrangements with the Railway, our clients may rely upon all Wool consigned to us reaching our Stores without delay. In order to ensure being Catalogued for this FIRST SALE, consignments should be forwarded as early as possible. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers, Cashel street, Christchurch. 137 d T O STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c.



We have arranged with Messrs Friedlander Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Prospectus. Prospectus OF THE ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY COM PANY (LIMITED). Capital : £5,000, in 1,000 shares of £5 each, payable as follows: —ss per share on application, 5s on allotment, and the balance in calls of not more than 10s per share at any one time. No call to be made under an interval of three months from the previous one being made. It is not proposed



to call up more than £2 per share at present. Provisional Directors—Messrs E. G. Wright, Hugo Friedlander, John Orr, Matthew Stitt, Andrew Dawson, John Chalmers, Joseph Hunt. J. E. Trevor, D. Oliver, John Carter, J. W. Silcock, Thomas Bullock, C. P. Cox, Joseph Clark, George Jameson, Frederick Pavitt, Andrew Leatham, David Wilson, Francis T. Mayo, T. R. Hodder Isaac Sargeant, E. Corbett. Bankers —Bank of Hew Zealand. Solicitors —Branson and Purnell. Interim Treasurer —John Orr. Interim Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz. The promoters of this Prospectus, in introducing it to the public, wish to draw attention to the benefit to be derived from the establishment in the County of Ashburton of Cheese and Butter Factories. (1) By the factory system the cost of manufacturing would be considerably lessened, and the consequent profit arising therefrom give a greater return to all interested, and by reason of the uniformity obtainable, a greater demand also for the manufactured article, at an increased value, would he the result.^ (2) Farmers, by selling their milk to the Company, will receive payment in paali and consenuentlv be in a position to



purchase their goods at the store on a cash basis, which will not only be ad vantageous to themselves, but will also materially assist to place trade generally throughout the County on a sounder footing, and will likewise find an outlet for the butter and cheese made, which at present farmers and storekeepers have a great difficulty in doing. (3) It would be the means of opening up a steady paying market for the pro duce which at present —during some portion of the year—will barely meet working expenses, and ships now being fitted with refrigerating apparatus, com-



bined with the prospect of direct steam communication at an early date with the Old Country, warrants the promoters in anticipating and offering such an outlet. All further information desired can be' | obtained from the Secretary or any of the Directors. Application forms for shares will be issued in a few days. S. E. POYNTZ, 958 c Interim Secretary. THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day v up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



pro IST ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital iFire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POTNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c



Business Notices- SPECIAL TELEGRAM.—“Parihaka, November 18,1881.—T0 MrThomas Chambers, Ashburton.—Am convinced there’s nothing like leather. Please send up 3,000 pairs of your unrivalled stout Walking Boots. . The Volunteers have worn out their shoe leather in marching upon Parihaka, and have hardly got a sound sole amongst them. You may also forward a pair of your Elastic Sides for Te Whiti, who wants something for Sunday wear.—(Signed) —Bryce.” Thomas Chambers’ BOOTS and SHOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly moderate.: 141 d J AM A CASH PURCHASER OF Wool And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, 142 d East street, Ashburton. BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery, at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral. Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY; 78d XJI cc o O jz! ° M M o - <! » Hi S < =3 a a r « js W O •5 <d^s PC s mM & a. nd an _ .2 oTffl >OH mOO Wo^i Cs<! 03 CD PIP 3



A, W. Eandell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N.B. —Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d



Henry Bowers, irILLEE AND GRAIN MER CHANT, Begs to announce to Farmers and Con xactors that he has OPENED a GENE RAL STORE for supplying the following joods, at a low rate FOR CASH : Flour (superfine), per 2001bs 24s Od Flour, 2001bs 20s Od Flour, lOOlbs 10s Od Flour, 501bs 6s fid Bran, single sack ... ... 3s 4d Sharps fis Od Oaten Chaff ... ... 2s 3d Good Chaff. Os 9d Barley, per bushel ... 2s Od Chicken Wheat, per bushel 2s 3d Oats, per bushel ... ... 2s Id Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Beans, Crushed Barley, Crushed Oats, Oatmeal,'&c., Arc. Cleaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat; lOd per bushel. ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET. HENRY BOWERS, ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West , street, 766 c Ashburton j



JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. c G. A. Lindemami, Manufacturer of crated WATER, CORDIALS, &o. Address— G. A. Lindemann, Crated Water and Ice Factory, corner of Mont real and Tuam streets. 358 c



- ,q, f j Business Woticds' jyj-OtXCE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to hia numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he; hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c gARGAINS FOR THREE WEEKS- S. W. Alcorn, Having purchased from Messrs Hoddeb and Co. their ENTIRE STOCK of DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, &c., AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT OFF COST PRICE, Has determined to hold a great CHEAP CLEARING SALE FOB THREE WEEKS ONLY, Previous to removing to his new premises The whole of the Stock has been Re mabked for the sale in Plain Figuees, at such Extensive Reductions as must satisfy everyone of the genuineness of the bargains being offered. The following are a few of the reduc tions effected : Prints at s|d per yard, reduced to 4d Good Strong Winsey, reduced to 4|d Horrock’s Longcloth, reduced to 3s " lid per dozen Fancy Dress Stuff at 2s 6d per yard, reduced to Is 3£d Cotton Shirtings, reduced to 4|d and s£d Brown Holland, reduced to s|d Ladies’ Kid Gloves at 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid Long Muslin Curtains at 6s 6d, re duced to 4s 9d All Wool Flannel, reduced to Is Ladies’ Washing Skirts, reduced to 2s 3d Men’s Tweed Suits at 80s, reduced to 55s Men’s Mole Trousers at 10s, reduced to 7s 6d Men’s Cotton Shirts reduced to Is 3d Men’s Shooter Boots reduced to 16s 9d Women’s Boots reduced to 4s 9d And all other Goods at proportionate reductions.



Intending purchasers and all in want of good, useful household Drapery, New Millinery, Clothing or Boots, should visit this sale as early as possible and secure some of the choice Bargains. titer Teems Duexng the Sale aee NET CASH. Note.—A fresh consignment of SINGERS’ CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES Just opened. Orders from the country promptly at tended to. Observe the address is— S. W. ALCORN, LATE T. R. HOLDER & COMPANY, 868 c Saunders’ Buildings. QSBO R N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot tnc above and others are informed we have engaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will be for the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season.



N EW TIN WALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they hare opened a _ _ GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bbadshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS 1 TEAS! ! TEAS!II Of the Best Blends- SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS !! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING ! ! CLOTHING ! !! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID, 87c THRESHING BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper,



Business Notices. THE cry is “ Still they come,” and the world seems to think I was right when I insisted on it, :snd tried to prove that Ashburton is “ the best place in New Zealand by far.” I hope everyone will find it so, and I take this opportunity to again thank my many kind friends for their past favors, and to assure them and the public generally that I shall, in these days of competition, do my level best to keep in the front—by attention, civility, and by giving good value. Seasonable Fruits, consignments constantly arriving, also on view a choice lot of sugar-cubed hams and bacon, a further consignment of the celebrated Blended TEAS, the praise of which is on the lips of so many as well as in my advertisement. H. M. Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, <fc Co.’s Pure Blended Teas. 3c



mHE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH- X MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A tnal respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c



L Z BROS., COACH BUILDERS (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedin, combined wLh five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders in first class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices. Special attention will be devoted to all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. GL 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 Corned Beef from Mutton Sausages Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c to sd. 3d. d. to 4d. to 3d 6d. to 6d



fpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. • To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 716 a TO THE FRONT. —In order to be well up in good BOOTS and SHOES for a little money, carefully read the fol lowing list of C. Hawkins’ Cash Prices that cannot be rubbed out. One visit to this shop will convince the Public of this important town Men’s watertights, 15s 6d : shoes from 10s 6d ; E.S. from 13s fid ; women’s kid boots from 7s fid ; house boots from 4s 9d. Children's at all prices from Is. Note —C. HAWKINS, Ashburton and Tinwald. 998 c HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co.’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, will find it to their advantage to deal with me. I have bought a lino of Strong and Well-flavored TEAS, to arrive in a few days, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s fid, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn.



Foyntz and 00. THE Undersigned are now taking orders for Messrs Scott Bros. ’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, Fitted with all the latest improvements. Full width. POYNTZ & CO. P O R SAL E v 250 acres of good LAND, well fenced, within 10 miles of Ashburton; 150 acres in crop, the balance ploughed ready for turnips. FOYNTZ & CO. 0 E SALE A Splendid SHEEP-FARM of 1,200 acres, situated within 12 miles of Ashburton, well fenced, and sub divided into 14 paddocks. The County water-race runs along the property. The improvements con sist of a well-built six-roomed house, six-stalled stable, and sheep yards adapted to working 3,000 sheep. There are 250 acres in growing wheat, and this is a most desirable property. POYNTZ & CO. Jjl O R S A L E. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all fenced, and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 acres in English grass, 186 in wheat, 100 in oats, balance in fallow. The improvements consist of a good 6-roomed weatherboard house, six-stalled stable, and a con crete tank holding 6,000 gallons. The County water runs through the centre of the land. Also, A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced and abundantly watered, 35 acres in English grass, balance in root crops.. There is a good house and stable on the land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. POYNTZ & 03. rjIOWN PROPERTIES. A capital seven-roomed house, containing dining-room, sitting-room, four bedrooms, and kitchen, well situated, close to the centre of the town, and within two minutes’ walk of the Post Office and Rail way Station. POYNTZ & CO. - O R SALE. TOWN SECTIONS. T. S. 60, Kermode street. T. S. 742, 743, Peter street. T. S. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. T. S. 118, 119, Moore street west. T.S. 822, 828, Cox street. T. S. 818, Aitken street. T.S. 860, Grey street. T. S. 689, Cameron street. T.S. 293. T.S. 274. POYNTZ & CO. "pi O R S ALE.’ Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO.



F O R S A L B. A quarter of an acre in Cox street, on which is erected a substantial four-roomed House. The land is well fenced and laid out and planted, with choice trees. POYNTZ& CO. JpOR SALE OR TO LET. A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North East Town Belt. This is a most desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parts of the town. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and are planted with the choicest shrubs and trees. This property is now let to a good tenant, and would make a very . profitable investment. POYNTZ & CO. F OR SALE. Two acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and wail and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO- T O LE T . Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO. Poyntz and Co., LAND, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENTS, ASHBURTON.