THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1881.



Public Notices. pUBLIC NOTICE. EATING ACT, 1876. The Assessment Courts for the Road Districts of Wakanui, Longbeach, South Rakaia, Mount Hutt, Upper Ashburton, Mount Somers, and the Borough of Ash burton, for the purpose of hearing and determining all OBJECTIONS to the Valuation List, or Lists, of the said dis tricts and Borough, will be held on the dates'and at the places following, viz.:— Road District of South Rakaia, on 17th " February, at South Rakaia Road Board Office, at 12 noon. - Road District of Mount Somers, on 18th February, at Mount Somers Road Beard Office, at 12 noon. Road District of Upper Ashburton, on ' 3rd March, at Westerfield Road Board Office, at 12 noon. Road District of Longbeach, on sth March, at Willowby Road Board Office, at 12 noon. . Borough of Ashburton, on Bth March, at the. Resident Magistrate’s Court house, Ashburton, at 10 a.m. Road; District of. Wakanui, on Bth rii' - ; r: Marphs, atirthe Resident Magis * trate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, at - 12 noon. • Road District of Mount Hult, on 11th March, at the Methven Road Board ; r Office, at'l2 noon. J. NUGENT WOOD, ■ : x Judge. W. MARTIN, r - , Clerk Assessment Court. * Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, sth February, 1881. 66a [card.] • fJIHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. - Note office — HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch 571 Grain Season, 1881. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL . CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark lime, who will give every attention to .Gram consigned through us, and obtain the. extreme price for all shipments Farmers may intrust to our care. We have also established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow, Hull, Dublin, and Antwerp, > and. we can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated 1 at the lowest rates. « P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., ( 13a Christchurch. ] OTIOE TO FARMERS. ' ! The undersigned are P URCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamarn and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. 5 ; ;P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a ' Christchurch. t v



FARMERS ! FARMERS! FARMERS ! ; R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of 'Farm Produce, and are ;al»o 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 Cornsaoks, Wool pscks, Ac.,' for sale at lowest current R. McEERBOW & CO., G R AIN M E R CHANTS, : . RAKAIA. 60 '6RTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Macliiiiery. ... Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind • ••; with both string and wire, price . L7O. ■ . Ditto . ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, .V. . price L 75. Spring attachments to fit on old wire Binders, priceLelos. N.P.—No charge for fitting if sent to oravftore. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers ; and Mowers. QsbcrneNo. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery , Reapers and Mowers. - Osborne No. 6 Mowers. EXTRAS, FOR ALL THE ABOVE f ; BiJACiIINES KEPT IN , STOCK. . Sole Agents in New Zealand— , ROBERT, TOEIN & CO., ? ' New Zealand Wpol Stores, .624, ,' ! iv- . ; Christchurch.



; JfcpcmgalFs PsrfeoMc Sheep Dip Bestand Safest in tile Market. iC'\ j troe specific instantly destroying Ticks, .Lice, and all Insects, L/AfioCtually cleansing and stimulating the t-: ■growth of the Fleece. e<s Jlkiilin lOlbv and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. It&a&hfJ ■ " ” EGBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, Ohmtchurc£ ;/.t.v '*■' ! i Odttroyniees. THE LONGBEACH COACH I the and sous 9m siV 'ON wishes to inform celling public between Ash ngbeach that he has taken Usiness from Mr. George { f fbr a continuance of >olff accorded to his pre cis it ... i- 1 - 1 '- ; • Cotton's 6bach are exactly ’ordinary fare*, andlJd. per * ,y return. " They are as to Ashburton,'ordinary 55., '3s, 6d. ordi :on, 3s. ordinary, ss. to' Ashbrlrton, 2a. ; 6d, m mg Longbeaeh daily at ■• at. 'Ahhburtori ht 10 the Booking 10teh ; eabh' day ifee, 4.45 p.ini. ;4o the . Ashburton Sta&^Alfor? 'ffj'v..'. y.wxd •mb'-i ,vr.i



Matson, Cox, and Co. ]\latson, Cox & 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 Tinwald, Fat 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 CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 T. Bullock.



THF. Undersigned begs to intimate to 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.



JgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer



FOR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, 236 CONTAINING 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. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 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 property, 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.



T o E T. To Let, at a very low rental, Two Two-roomed COTTAGES. T. BULLOCK. rfio LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BOLLOCK mo LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, Opposite the Mail office. T. BULLOCK. TOBUTCHERS.— 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. 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 consist of a comfortable 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. TOWN PROPERTIES. That valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. Section 539 (part of), $ of. an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kermode street. Lot 37 Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt.



CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. HANKS the Public for their liberal Support during the time he has been Id* 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 bn reasonable terms. A. THJEIiE, PQ. OPERATIVE BAKERY. K. Thiele 500



Quill and Co. WEEKLY SALE, Weekly Sale EVERY SATURDAY, At 1 o’clock p.m., At their Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, East street. F O R S E. A Four-horse COACH, nearly new; licensed to carry sixteen passengers. Suitable for picnics and pleasure excur sions. QUILL & Co., Auctioneers. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS.



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. A NUMBER of FIRST-CLASS TOWN and SUBURBAN SECTIONS on hand for private treaty, on VERY EASY TERMS. 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, 265. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per case of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints



Cuss 1 — Grain, Pulse, Grass Seeds, &c., not m ore than 1 bushel 2 Flour, Meal, &c., not more than 251bs. 3 Flax Dressed Fibre, not more than 61bs. 4 Flax Undressed, not more than Bibs. 5 Hemp, Dressed, not more than Bibs. 6 Hemp, Undressed, no more than Bibs. 7 Chicory, not more than lOlbs. 8— Soap, not less than scwt. 9 Candles, not less than 121bs. 10— Bone Dust, not less than lOlbs. 11— White Silesian Beetroot, not more than 201bs. 12— Wool, Washed, Greasy and Scoured. Optional as to quantity 13— Wollen Goods 14— Coal 15— Timber, Series of uniform sized samples, section with the bark on, and one face polished, the other being left on in its natural state. Specimens of Marketable Timber, to be not shorter than 3 feet 16— Rope, Cord, and Twine, in coils, and other marketable packages 17 — Tanning Bark, not less than 101 b 18— Leather, whole skins and hides 19— Dyes, not less than 11b samples 20— Paint, ordinary market packages 21— Preserved Meats, hot less than lib weight of each kind 22 Cheese, whole cheese of any size, not less than 141 b in the aggregate 23 Wine, Beer, and Spirits, in bottle max. 2 gallons, beer in wood max. 86 gallons 24 Tobacco Leaf and Cigars, max. 21b, cigars 11b 2B—Mineral Water, 1 doz., in bottles 26 Minerals and Ores, not to exceed I cwt. 27 — Works of Art, only those illustrative of New Zealand scenery, natural history, photographs, plans, maps, etc.



Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Arhbctbtoh. 3330-995 c



Class 1— Coins, Fossils, &c. 2 Jewellery, Precious Stones 3 Goldsmiths’ Work Oil Paintings ; s—Water Colcrs and Photographs ; 7 —Lithographs. Architectural Drawings, and Models—Sculpture



Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & COMPY.’S SALE EXTRAORDINARY UNHEARD-OF BARGAINS. Greatest Inducements to Cash Purchasers Drapery , Clothing , Millinery , Boots and Shoes , dte., T. R. 11. 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 of last 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 ; "n vnc ,fi IVTo-fo-tncilG Alpacas, Lustres, Russel Cords, Beiges, uress iv±<ncricljo Galateas, Prints, Ginghams, &c., Ac., commencing from sid. per yard. A job lot of Colored Lustres, at 9£d.; wort Is. 2d. per yard. Good Black Lustres, Bsd. per yard ; very superior, 3l£d. Is. 9d, per yard. A lot of Prints 4fd. and 6|d. per yard, Japanese Poplins reduced to 10R per yard. Wide Saxony Winceys, G|d. and Bid. per yard ; extra finish, only ll£d. per yard. French Merinos, Is. 9d. per yard. Best Wool Poplinettes, reduced from 2s. Gd. to Is. lid. per yard. A lot of Black and Colored Silks, a bargain. Dressmaking Department— Observe ! Plain Walking Dresses, Bs. 6d. ; Princess Robes and others, 10s. Gd. to 12s. Children’s, from 3s. Gd. to Gs. (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, 6d. to iVllllliltJl y g a . 93. t reduced to Is. Gd. and 2s. A job lot, splendid value, all at 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 Turn o’Shanter Hat. A large lot of new Fashionable Jackets —D Cosse 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. Underclothing andßaby Lmen~ A .S’S worth especial notice, being the cheapest in the market. Capes, Capelets, and Fichus 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, 10£d., worth Is. 6d.; Is. 4d., worth 25.; Is. lid., worth 3s. Gd.—rich new styles. A great attraction during the Sale will bo The One Shilling Table, CONTAINING FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS, &c. Manchester Goods, #r‘pi d ~ Extra wide and heavy, 4|d. per yard ; (less than wholesale prices). Splendid Grey Mexicans, s£d. per yard. White Shirting, 4|d. to GAd. per yard. Horricks’ Long clolh, sd. per yard. Double-width Grey Sheeting, 10|d. per yard. Heavy do, Is l£d per yard. Heavy Colored Fancy Shirting, G|d. per yard Rough Brown Hollands, s|d. per yard. 250 yards Heavy Cotton Drill Trousering, B|d. per yard. Felt Car pets, best quality reduced to 2s. 9d. per yard. Kaiapoi 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. Boots and Shoes- Clothing- Men’s JSuits from 355. ; Men’s Tweed Trousers, from ‘ 7s. 9d.; Men’s Tweed Coats, from 12s. 9d.; White Mole Trousers, Gs Gd.; Men’s Colored Heavy, 9s. Gd.; Men’s Trousers and Vests, 17s. 6d. to 265.; 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. Gd. each ; Men’s Strong Colored Heavy Crimeans, ss, lid. ; Men’s Heavy Wool Socks, Is., Is. Gd., and 2s. per pair; Men’s Brown Cotton Socks reduced from Is. to 9£d. per pair. 500 Boys and Men wanted to buy a Sailor Hat 10£d. each. Leghorn and Straws reduced from 4s. Gd. and 6s. to 2s. Gd. each. SEWING MACHINES. THE BEST MAKERS. CONSIDERABLY UNDER LIST PRICE. All Goods marked in plain figures. No discount allowed. THE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING STORES will be CLOSED on FRIDAY NEXT, re-marking and arranging for Sale, commencing SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13. OBSERVE !—FOR CASH ONLY, AT THE GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. T. R. HODDER COMPY.



Public Notices. Ashburton Industrial Exhibition, To be held At the TOWN HALL, on MARCH 17th, 18th, and 19th, 1881. President—E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Yice-President—Hugo Friediander, Esq., J.P. Hon. Treasurer—Robert Eyton, Esq. Hon. Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz, Esq, Committee of Management :—Messrs. T. R. Hodder, F. Pavitt, F. Mayo, C. Brad dell, J. C. Wason, C. Hardy, A. M. Peache, G. Jameson, H. C. Jr.cobscn, W. St. G. Douglas, A. MTarlane, C. P. Cox, and F. B. Passmore. THE Managing Committee would specially urge that the following articles be ex hibited in the undermentioned quantities, as far as practicable. Articles of Colonial Growth or Manufacture for which Certificates of Merit will be Awardee.



Class 28— Linseed Oil, optional as to quantity 29 Basketware SO—Collection of Ferns 31— Yellum, Parchment 32 Wrapping Paper 33 Sausage Skins, etc. 34 Manufactured Leather Goods 35 Boots and Shoes 36 Preserved Milk 37 — Preserved Fish 38— Collections of Shells 39 Specimens of Printing, Book-binding, Engraving, etc. 40— Upholsterers’ and Decorator’s Work 41— Glass and Stained Glass 42 Pottery, Bricks, Tiles, and Stone ware 43 Goldsmiths’ and Silversmith’s Work 44 Laco, Net, Embroidery, and Trim mings ’. 45 — Artificial Flowers and Feathers 46 —Wigs and Work in Hair, Head Dresses, etc. 47 — Agricultural Implements, model and plan only 48— Carriage and Wheelwright Work 49 Harness and Saddlery 50— Broad, Pastry, and Confectionery 51— Skins and Fur, dressed and dyed 52 Hats, Caps, &c. 53 — Ornamental Woodware 54 Brushware 55 Bee Hives 66—Glue, Lime, and Cement 57 — Churns, Butter Kegs, Cheese Vats, &c. 58— Fancy Needlework 59 Jam, Bottled Fruit, and Pickles 60— Hops and Malt 61— Vinegar 62 Blacking 70 —Nails, &c. And any other articles, of raw material or manufactured, that would lend to promote local industry.



Articles for Exhibition only, either Colonial ok Foreign Manufacture.



Class ' 8— Bronze and various Art Castings 9 Leather Work, Fancy Articles, and Basket Work 10—Models H—Ornamental Shrubs and Plants. And any other articles of interest and utility not enumerated above.



Intending Exhibitors are requested ro forward their Exhibits as early as possib e bn and after MONDAY, March 14th, and not later than Noon bn March 16th, to the cafe of the Sbobbxart, or any member pf the Committee, from whom all information can be obtained.. ' 891 STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, Hon. Sec.



r. ,;..ions. The trade protection so ciety s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1878) gives a weekly 1-st of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of S‘ock, Lien:’,, Bankruptcies, Ac., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is prinlod for Canterbury, 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. Craio, Agent for Canter- We have much pleasure in intimating to the public that we have SOLD all our interest in the STORE at MOUNT SOMERS, including the Book debts, to W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., who will conduct the business as heretofore, and would ask for them that liberal support which we have received. In reference to the above we beg to state that wc will keep a large stock of HldtC vlh»v »i 1/ iVHi Ct id>igv DlUvlV GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will be sold at ASHBURTON PRICES. bury. 81G Business Notices. 0 T I C E. ORR & CO. We will send a cart round the country to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER U PAPERHANGER, &c. , BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819



Bur'" ' Notices. D\S BILT.I.WTE HAUS NEW ZE \ LAND. IN Kj^Oß FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L U B L O W He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot he surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. STR E E T A I L O E E AS T L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R T.



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 £3 MADE FROM -15-0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. JSS- Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 397 PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. Robert Murray, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON.



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. Neate, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Beware of spurious imitations. 793 F. S. Shearer, TIN WALD. AGRICULTUR A.L 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. JSS'Note 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



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, &c., besides many other im provements, whereby correct time-keeping is ensured, as well as durability. Prices —£6, £6 65., and £6 10s., with guarantee. Also in stock, a selection of beat English made ELECTRO-PLATE, in Spoons, Porks, Teapots, Cruet-frames, &c. Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. 730c-96a B. GL 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, &o. ; 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 ... .i. ... 11 0 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 4 10 0 jpgS" Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few 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 with their future favors. Address— R. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Cpnmieircial Hotel, ASHBURTON, 634



STOCK! NEW STOCK!! 1 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 EVER. OA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUUJUIJU 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. 619 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tdam Street, Christchurch, Beg to rcpiind farmers and agriculturists generally of their LARGE STOCK of NEW and IMPROVED MACHINERY pf every i description; including Ploughs, Grubbers, Scarifiers and Harrows, Drays, Tip Carts, Broadcast Sowing Machines, and Prize- Elevators;; ; also, Extras- for, Ruston and Procter’s Combines, &c. ; Inspection inyitedA ' 846



J. R. Chapman, House painter, sign writer, &c., begs to announce that, in order to make room for Fresh Importa tions of White and Red Lead, Rate and Boiled Oil, Varnish, Glass, Paperhang ings, etc., he has ENLARQED HIS WAREHOUSE,. I ■by taking, in addition to his old shop, the adjoining premises lately occupied by Mr. Fowler as a general store. The advertiser is, therefore) in a, position to supply the Trade and the Public with all the above named 'requisites at lowest wholesale; prices. f Tanqked street, Ashburton* ■ v“-' ' 880-. WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per IU at the Guardian Office



Business Notices. A NEW DEPARTURE. DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. ONE of the great requirements of the Colonies at the present time, la— 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:— Boys SUITS from £2 Men’s SUITS from £3 7s. 6cL Men’s TROUSERS from 18s 6<L Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FlT—Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & GO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) [Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, jg-AS ALWAYS ON HAND FLOUR STRAW HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS /ITT AI7T? 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. SHBURTON gTORE



The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 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., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 930 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TTTISH to notify to Farmers, Con- VV tractors, Merchants, and others that they are prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Repaint nil kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. We supply the Osborne Twine Binder. W© arc prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Ray, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. . Price Lists on application; : 688 rp INW AL D STORE. Harvest Noticed Having thoroughly re-organised niy Business, 1 am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, &a, &c. Information as to where Harvesting may be obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows Monday-Great South road to Wins low, Hinds, Marouan, and Wester field Plains. Tuesday and Friday—Winslow, Chat moss, Windermere, Willoughby. - Wednesday Waterton and r Long headi. Thursday—M‘Lean’s road to . Wester field, Hinds, Maron&n, &c. : i ••) C. P. H. JEPHSON, General Storekeeper, 5 Tinvrald. 904