THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1881.



Public Notices. O c J. TASKER is happy to nsmou:; o tn his customers and friends that his family having recovered from illness, he will RE OPEN his BUSINESS TO-MORROW (Tuesday), when his cart will call round, and he trusts his. customers and friends will favor him with their liberal support as heretofore. . _ . . ■ 109 a LSHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION. TAKE NOTICE, the Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton for the Year 1881 is now open for inspection at the,. Borough Council’s Office, Burnett street, AlI OBJECTIONS thereto must be left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court on'or before the 22nd day of February, addressed to tho Assessment Court for the Borough of Ashburton, and a copy of every sucb objection must be left at the Town Clerk’s office not less than seven days before the next: sitting of the said Court.. CHARLES BRADDELL, .V. . Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 14th January, 1881. 910 FARMERS [ FARMERS ! FARMERS 1 R., McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, andall lands of Farm Produce, and are also- prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands, either for sale or shipment to the English, or Colonial Markets. A' Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool- &c., for sale at lowest current prices.; ;; -:' r y--i: m R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 E KPO ST OF GRAIN f .. SEASON 1881. special Notice to farmers. THE NEW 1 ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY * • ’ * (Limited.) Is prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances Oh GRAIN 1 entrusted to its care for ihipment to, and 'sale, in the London, Australian; and New Zealand markets. The Company does not purchase on its owhPaccount, but acts solely as Agent, and as mbrepver all sales by, its Mark Lane Brokers are carefully supervised by an experienced ; staff, constituents may rest assumed 1 that their interests will be care fully I 'conserved, and full market values obtained. . Freight to England by first-class iron vessels'has been arranged at Fifty Shil lings per Toil. Cbrnsacfes : supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling 1 '^ 068 * Full information respecting terms, etc., may l be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a : ' Manager.



WHEAT FREIGHTS TO LONDON AND UNITED KINGDOM AT PIETY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), ; Has pleastiw&ihfbmirig Fanners that it has arranged with the NeW Zealand Ship ping fiaßajangtJor-. FREIGHT ON WHEAT To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con fidently refers its Constituents to the List of first-class Vessels now Advertised in the Daily Papers. ,0 v JOHN COOKE, 93a Manager.



JMPOPvTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string, and wire, nrice L7O. ■■■ --‘ii Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to onr store. Osborne No. '6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. SoM Agents In New Zealand— ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624 Christchurch.



McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Beat and. Safest in the Market. A true specific for instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Bold-in 10lb. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. * kegs, by ,ROBERT WILKINCO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch. - [oab&.] mHEOBOttE B. ' JACOBSEN, , ARC H I T E C T. : ; Note office-*— HEREFORI) , STREET, WE^T, CKWBTOHURCH : 571 niu AU&'PfttlPtf I Town Hallj'-Feti.- 48. : , rUN QMS I Odd-fellows' Concert. 5 1 •■ ■' ' ; • ~ '-r" " | C. Ra y, HEAPER j EXPERT, ENGINEER, && Ui qc lid | ■ ■ J Osbpriie, *tTat,Very reasonable r terpja. _ -■ yMhl ,j arrtJii *l*. ./i . : \j®Jl ,fci P* IJ!U



£1 Howard. LO; T, in Trcvt•rtf'n, a POCKET CASE of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. Apply, Office of this Paper. 115 a Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and of the several Acts amending the same, and of the bank ruptcy of EDWARD EDE, a debtor. mHIS IS TO NOTIFY that Edward I Ede, of Ashburton, cabman, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet''his engagements with his credi tors. The first meeting of creditors to be held at the District Courthouse, Ashbur ton, on MONDAY, the 21st day of Febru ary, 1881. Dated this 14th day of February, 1881. W. MARTIN, Clerk of Court. C. W. Ireland, Solicitor for Debtor. 114 a Publications. mHE TRADE PROTECTION SO JL CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, &c., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for Canterburj', containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur day. For particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church.—T. B. Okaio, Agent for Canter bury. 816



Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OF WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN, PROPRIETOR. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 110 a New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. George w. collinson (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 676 Eailway hotel, South Rakaia. first-class accommodation for BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS. Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. J. S. COMPTON, 647 Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, JpiROM the A 1 Resturant to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery* where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mrs Truckle. 528



PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Don’t forget the Address — PHILLIP HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. ETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opened a new DINING and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafield Road, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at which he will supply Luncheon at all hours of the day, at Is. 6d. Livery Stable.—Stalls and Loose Boxes —Stalls Is.—Boxes as per agreement. Good Paddocks, as per agreement. 507 525 S. LUCAS, Proprietor. Meals at all hours. Ashburton. 886



For Sale. O R SALE. A DEERING TWINE BINDER, almost new ; has only cut a few acres, and can be seen working. Apply to 7a ERIEDLANDER EROS. Poyntz & Co. HA YE FOR SALE, on advantageous i and easy terms of payment, the following A HI ii HLY-IMPROVED Farm of 600 Acres, -Within easy distance of Ashburton. Large Dwelling-house; Stable; and all necessary Outbuildings. Running Greek through the property. • - MONEY, for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates : 595



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Oox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock ; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Timvald, Eat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., .Agents for Robey & Co.’s CEI.F.BRATKD THRESHING MACHINES 440 T. Bullock. mHE Undersigned begs to intimate to JL former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. JYAZAAE, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



jy£‘CORMICK WIRE BINDERS. FOR SALE, cheap, Two Secondhand M'Cormick Wire Binders, in first-class working order. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING 236 acres 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE —Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK, I7IOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections ’ in one block—viz., 602, 503, 610, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T, BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Section No. 12, Trevorton, on which is erected a well-built four-roomed Cottage. It is securely fenced. The Garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a de sirable properly, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. Sections for sale at smith field, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms—Small de posit Cash ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. ~ L T o E T. To Let, at a very low rental, Two Two-roomed COTTAGES. T. BULLOCK. O LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. T. BULLOCK. TO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK



For sale or to let, with a PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton. Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH! THOMAS COTTON wishes to inform the traA T elling public between Ash burton and Longbeach that he has taken over the Coach Business from Mr. George Willcocks, and hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to his pre decessor. The fares by Cotton’s coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d, ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s, ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s, return. The coach leaves Longbeach daily at 7.30 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 10 a.m.; and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each day at 4.30 p.m. ; Post Office, 4.45 p.m. 4g ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MATT. COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m • MIRTH, MUSIC, MELODY I m!u° °S: THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day’s nows, up to the hour of going to press. This i better than buying a sixpenny Weekly.



Quill and Co. WEEKLY SALE. UNDER BILL OF SALE. UILL & CO. have received instruc tions from the Mortgagees, to sell by Public Auction, at their Yard*, and Rooms, on SATURDAY NEXT, Fob. 19th, 1881, at one o’clock sharp, and with out any' reserve, One Passenger Coach, licensed to carry 1G passengers. A first-class vehicle for Pic-nic parties Also, on behalf of other clients— Berkshire Pigs, Weaners and Stores 2 Cows, in full profit 1 Really useful Hack 1 Double-Furrow Plough 1 Single seat Buggy Furniture, Churn, Spoons, Bellows, Single Block, Cheese, Empty H.H.d.s., I casks, Kilderkin, Empty cases, Crockeryware, &c. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers.



Messrs. Quill <& Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS



SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, , BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms,-every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements.



Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co.’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES—articles that are superior to anything that can be imported from any part of the world, and are sold in New Zealand, the site of their manufacture, at a price with which no foreign maker or colonial importer can compete. Wholesale —Tomato Sauce, 20s. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per case of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints QUILL’S CONSULTATION ON DUNEDIN CUP. NOTICE. The Drawing will take place in the Auction Room, Saunders’ Buildings, on MONDAY, the 21st instant, at 2 o’clock p.ra. As this Consultation is rapidly filling up early application for Tickets is requested. Agents will oblige by returning blocks before the above date. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 333g-995c



Business Notices- Sorenson and Co., I.icjiTiELD Sir f:et, Christchurch. BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a ° ,J L_ 1 0 E - Wn have mueli pleasure in intimating to (he public that wc have SOLD all our interest in the STORE at MOUNT SOMERS, including the Book debts, to W. H. PUDDTCOMBE & CO., who will conduct the business as heretofore, and would ask for them that liberal support which we have received. ORR & CO. In reference to the above we beg to state that we intend keeping a largo stock of GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will be sold at LOWEST TRADE PRICES. Our cart will run round the district to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. JOHN MEECH, PRACTIC VL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER \J PAPERHANGER, &c., B U RN E 'l' T ST R EET,



Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOII SECONDHAND FURNITUP K. 819 QUININE WINE. Highly recommended, and acknowledged to be THE BEST TONIC Yet introduced to the public. As a vehicle for the administration of cod liver oil it is unsurpassed. Prepared only by C. Neatc, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Beware of spurious imitations. 793 F. S. Shearer, TIN WALD. Agricultural engineer, in ventor and Manufacturer of Com bined and other Threshing Machines, Dressing and Winnowing Machines, Corn crushing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Machines, Flour Mills, Saw Mills, etc., etc. Water Wheels of every description made and fitted up. Reaping, Binding, and Mowing Machines promptly attended to. Spring Carts, Traps, and Drays, of every description made and repaired. Plans and estimates given for all kinds of car penter work. All repairs neatly executed with first-class workmanship. Charges moderate. the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TIN WALD. 641



PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 814 STOCK ! NEW STOCK ! ! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED. WANTED KNOWN, that the CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply First-Class Boots and Shoes at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EYER, f\ /Y FEET of BOARDS and fIUUjUUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, «&c. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch Hues, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 948



Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, Alford Forest Road. HAYING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders promtly attended to. 019 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement MAKERS, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Beg to remind farmers and agriculturists generally of their LARGE STOCK of NEW and IMPROVED MACHINERY of every description, including Ploughs, Grubbers, Scarifier! and Harrows, Drays, Tip Carts, Broadcast Sowing Machines, and Piize Elevators; also, Extras for Ruston and Proctor’s Combines, &c. Inspection invited. 846



Eusiiicf ..Glides. JReid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MAN U FA CTU R ER S, Opposite Turner’s store, ami near Railway Station, Christchurch. First-class prize-takers at Sydney Ex hibition, and at all the Agricultural Societies .Shows and Ploughing Matches throughout New Zealand, for D.F. Ploughs, Seed-sowers, Reaping Machines, Cambridge Rollers, Chaff-cutters, Press-wheel Rollers, Drays, Corn Drills, etc., etc., etc. FENCING STANDARDS, Made of best standard iron, and cut and punched to any length and gauge, »t I'wcst prices, and on shortest notice. Agents for Cj,avion & Shuttleworth’s TRACTION * PORTABLE ENGINES AND COMBINES. JS??' Our Premises in Cameron street will shortly be opened, from which our cus tomers will bo supplied at Christchurch and Dunedin prices. Illustrated price lists free on applica tion to any of our branches at Christchurch Oamaru, Timaru, and Invercargill, or to our head office at Dunedin. 99a



A NKW DEPARTURE. DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. NE of the great requirements of the Colonies at the present lime, is— CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER, AT READY MADE PRICES. In order to meet this want and bring our PERFECT FITTING SUITS, Within the reach of all, we have made arrangements which will enable us to offer CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER from COLONIAL or IMPORTED Materials, at the following Prices; — Roy's SUITS from £2 Men’s SUITS from £3 7s. 6d. Men’s TROUSERS from 18s Gd. Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FlT—Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.)



Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, JjJAS ALWAYS ON HAND FLOUR STRAW HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS POTATOES BEANS PEAS CARROTS, &c., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 908 Havelock street, Ashburton. M EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS



ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 930 fJIINWALD STORE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-organised my Business, 1 am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, Ac., &c. Information as to where Harvesting may be obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows Monday—Great South road to Wins low, Hinds, Maronan, and Wester field Plains. Tuesday and Friday—Winslow, Chat moss, Windermere, Willoughby. Wednesday Waterton and Long beach. Thursday—M'Lean’s road to Wester field, Hinds, Maronan, &c. C. P. H TEPH SO N, General Storekeeper, Tinwald. 004 lifer Mr CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele rfIHANKS the Public for their liberal I 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. m



Bus'-nsr. Notices. Bargains Extraordinary GREAT REDUCTIONS i ORE AND CO. ILL HOLD THEIR GREAT



CLEARING SALE, PREVIOUS TO ARRIVALS OF WINTER GOODS, COMMENCING Friday, Feb. 11. For particulars see Handbills.



Business Notices. Miss Buckman, 17*. BENCH MILLINER AND DRESS- Jj MAKER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSINESS in the above line, and from her long experience in the Leading Houses of Sydney and Mel bourne, can guarantee the Best Styles, combining Elegance and Durability. Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to making. A perfect fit can be guaranteed, as Miss Buckman cuts and measures by a thoroughly practical system,saving ladies the unnecessary trouble of fitting and try ing on, which is often incurred by going to an inexperienced dressmaker. Address—M. BUCKMAN, Peter street, Ashburton, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Tailoring and Outfitting Establishment, near Quill’s Commercial Hotel. 80a Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lubiow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 15 - 0. GENUIXE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. ffiST' Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere—



G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, Ac., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Ac. Bobert Murray, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. R. MURRAY, in thanking the in habitants of Ashburton and neighborhood for the liberal patronage accorded him during his residence in the colony, begs to announce that he has just received a consignment of LEVER WATCHES from England, made expressly for him self, and specially adapted for colonial wear. These watches have extra stout silver cases, and are supplied with special appliances for preventing disarrangement from riding, Ac., besides many other im provements, whereby correct time-keepirg is ensured, as well as durability. Prices—£6, £6 Cs., and £6 10s., with guarantee. Also in stock, a selection of best English made ELECTRO-PLATE, in Spoons, Forks, Teapots, Cruet-frames, Ac. Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on tire Premises. 730c-96q B. Gr. Buxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAYING received a large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all kinds; also a well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow .and broad, for Riding Pants, Pantaloons, Ac. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list of prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from ... ... ... 11 0 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 4 10 0 Trousers Strapped and Culled at a fen hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R. G. Ruxton wishes to thank his Friends and Customers of Ashburton and the surrounding district for their patron age, and by following his customary prin ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to meet u ith their future favors. Address — wR. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill's Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 J. B. Chapman, House painter, sign writer, Ac., begs to announce that, in order to make room for Fresh Importa tions of White and Red Lead, Raw and Boiled Oil, Varnish, Glass, Paperhang ings, etc., he has ENLARGED HIS WAREHOUSE, by taking, in addition to his old shop, the adjoining premises lately occupied by Mr. Fowler as a general store. The advertiser ia, therefore, in a position to supply the I Trade and the Public with all the above named requisites at lowest wholesale prices. Tancred street, Ashburton. 880 —— THE LIGHT FANTASTIC 1