to herself She was a puzzle iu i... . all, and only one on board l."ow *’ j truth, that dared not be rev^-aVd. Poor Annie, from her port, siiil k. pt a silent watch, and yearned with all her soul to compassionate the sufferer. At length a breeze sprang up. How grateful all on board were to see the ship going even five knots an hour! After the 3 o’clock dinner was over, all hurried on deck to welcome the breath of air that was waiting to refresh them. As the evening wore on, the ladies had their tea brought to them on deck. Everyone on board was in good spirits, all except our friend Annie, who felt weighed down by sad presentiment and the burden of another’s sorrow. Dick noticed that she was looking pale and sad. “ Don’t you feel quite the thing ?” he asjeed.

- “ No. If you don’t mind, I think I’ll go below for a little and lie down. Its the hot weather we have had that makes me feel languid.” “ All right, dear. Let me help you down the companion. A nap will set you up.”

It was not to lie down that Annie wanted. -All her desire was to be near the poor, grieving girl in the next cabin. She could think of nothing else, and it was from pure sympathy that she often t6 be the unseen, unknown com panion of her lonely hours. ; Suddenly, while indulging in these thoughts, as she sat by the open port, she saw something move not very far from her. In these latitudes the twi light is short, and had all but faded, but the moon had not yet risen. It was too dark to see distinctly, but it was some one in the direction of Miss Brand’s cabin. Soon all doubt was-at rest, as the long, white figure of Ade laide crawled through the port into the main chains.

;; Without another thought, Annie divined her intention, and rushed on deck; Unable to discern her husband in the. darkness, she screamed his name- 1

Dick, Dick, save her !” - In a moment Dick Munro was at his “What is it?” he cried, “What has happened ?” ‘‘ Hush ! Don’t let her hear you,” said Annie passionately; and, pulling him to the ship’s side, she pointed to the white figure about to take the fatal leap. There was no time to be lost She had made the spring, and with a shriek was gone. Dick saw it all. In a flash of thought he tore off all superfluous clothing, saying, as he did so : “It is Miss Brand. She has fallen overboard: For God’s sake, stop the ship.” ; Being a splendid swimmer, he flung himself in after her.

A cry of “ Man overboard ! Lower the beats !” soon rang through the ship j orders were given to slacken sail, and volunteers were at hand to rescue both.

Annie stood on the deck in mute agony. Moments were like eternity. How would all end ? Was it thus she must give up her life’s joy? Were these two to pass into the other world together, and for ever ? “ God’s will be done 1” was her brave and only prayer, as, with her hands pressed on her temples,and her eyes firmly closed, she awaited that awful crisis. The excitement on board was intense. Some of the ladies were in hysterics; everyone was anxious ; but the bravest of all was the one who suffered most. £oor Annie 1 Amid the din and con fusion she looked up and whispered to the doctor: : “Tell me the worst when it comes.” : The crowd moved aside to let her pass to the opposite side of the vessel, whore, with her hands still pressed on Ker temples, she paced up and down the deck; in the restlessness of her anguish, - ■ Oneoriwo ladies came up to her, but she motioned them away. Only alone could she live through these moments. J At the end of half an hour the doc tot caime to her, saying ‘? Both bodies have been found.” : “ Drowned !” she screamed.

■“ We don’t know yet. There is still hope, and every restorative is handy.” “ It’s all up with the lady. She’s gone,” said the sailor who carried her on board. “ But there’s life in the gentleman.” And the speech was handed on from mouth to mouth. ‘ Dick was carried to the doctor’s cabin, and restored to consciousness. Health and strength were in his favor, and bis recovery was not protracted under the good care of his wife and the doctor. KPoor Adelaide Brand was buried in a few days. Great were the tions among the passengers to account for her fall overboard. " I think I’ll tell the Captain the whole story when I’m well again,” said Dick to Annie one day, during his con valescence. “ I don’t know whether I ought not to have done so from the cQm'tpencetnent. But I was afraid of doing her an injury.” as there anything besides her love lor you I” yes, there was this,” answered Pickj touching his forehead signifi cantly. “That is why it was broken off between us. We had been engaged foara”yeaiv A week before we were to have been married she went out of her mind, j,l can’t tell you any more. The blow nearly killed me; for the doctors all said that, although she might and did get well, she was liable to a re currence at any time. Any strong ex citement was sure to be fatal. It is

three years now since we parted. I hoped she was thoroughly cured. No doubt all l would have gone well had we never met again.; but as it has turned out. Jjld memories were revived, and proved too much for her. Poor Adelaide!” . “ Poor -■ Adelaide !” echoed Annie, with a profound sigh; ■ “ Do you know, Dick, Pam glad you tried to save her. It ifcaSt;.hayie been a’happiness to her at lf’—” here she lowered her Voice toj a whisper—" and if she can see us nqw Dick, she will know that we meam to love and remember her alwayfci-you andl together.” generous-hearted little wife!” GdcF bless you for this.” 'Ste Kill of tbars as he kisses. ? li^r 3 Shd a truly love gains by V ; Ttnslrfs Magazine. iV v ‘V- -- 7 "~‘ r kind of a 1 with his ribs on flntairly 4” ■

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1881.



Wanted. 7A. TED to hire—HORSES and DRIVERS for M'Corrnick Machines. Work to commence Feb. 10th. Apply. William Sacndees, Dundas, Seafield. 41a TANTSD, a smart active LAD, as i Roots for the Somerset Hotel. WANTED— A Young Woman, as General SERVANT. Apply, Office of this Paper. 37a WANTED- QUOTATIONS for 1,000 bushels Ryegrass Seed, 800 bushels Cocksfoot, and 200 Red Clover ; free on board, Lyttelton. T. R. Hodder and Apply to R. W. Shearman. 50a Company. 5Ga



TENDERS for right of REFRESH MENT STALL in the Town Hall during the Industrial Exhibition, on March 17, 18, and 19 Tenders to be sent in by SATURDAY, Feb. 12, at noon. Full in formation on application to STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 53a Hon. Sec. WANTED, Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery of all sorts to Repair. Gold and steel Watch-hands ; all descrip tions of Watch-glasses. Brooch-pins, ail at 6d. each. Parker, Watchmaker, directly opposite Public School. 19a WANTED TO SELL Twenty-five SECTIONS, Wakanui Road. Apply to Patching, Tent-maker, East Street. 898 ANTED KNOWN, That HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saunders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton, are open DAILY, from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Portraits taken in any weather. Great Reduction in Price. 606



WANTED KNOWN —The Largest and Best Stock of Saddlery is to be found at the shop of S. STEPHENS, Tinwald. Good strong Cart Collars from 135.; Cart Winters, Bs. 6d.; Plough Back-bands, 6s. cash ; Cart Saddles and Breechens, from 505.; Reaping Machine Pole Straps, 2s. Farmers will make a great saving by buying of S. Stephens, Saddler, Tinwald. •fTTANTED KNOWN. Ashburton V\ REGISTRY OFFICE for Male and Female Servants. —L. F. Andrewes begs to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has opened the above. Male and Female Servants of all classes provided. Em ployers requiring servants, and all persons with good recommendations, who are in want of situations, are requested to apply to L. F. Andrewes, Labor Agent, Book seller, and Stationer, East street, South.



WANTED KNOWN—That a Church of England minister’s wife writes that she saves Ten Shillings a Fortnight by using Harper Twelvetrees’ Villa Washer, Wringer, and Mangier, com bined ; and, although she permits no rubbing, the clothes are beautifully white, and much cleaner than when done by hand, while the saving in mending has been astonishing. Sold by J. HERN, Range Maker and Importer, corner of Manchester and Tuam streets, Christ church ; Price—£9 10s. 700 WANTED KNOWN. SOMERSET LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. JW. M'RAB begs to inform the , public that he has taken the vbove Stables from Mr. Bossenberg, and is making extensive repairs. Buggies and saddle horses on hire. Lowest prices and best attention. 852



Meetings. O T I C E. With a view of ESTABLISHING a LODGE of the United Ancient Order of DRUIDS Friendly Society in Ashbur ton, a MEETING of those favorable to the movement will be held in the Somer set Hotel, on SATURDAY, sth inst., at 8 p.m. The undersigned will be happy to afford every information. Members of the Order at present in the district are specially requested to attend. OTICE — The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arte 48a W. BISHOP, Past Arch Druid, Lyttelton Times Agency. Gazette in Bankruptcy. E.



Public Notices. THE Primitive Methodist CAMP MEETING-, which was to have been held To-morrow, is POSTPONED.— Author J. Smith. 54a OHUBOH PARADE. The Ashburton contingent of the C. Y.C. and the members of the Ashburton Rifle corps, with the Band, will PARADE for Church at the Post Office at 10 a.m. TO-MORROW. Side arms only. By order THOMAS BULLOCK, Captain A.R.C. G. F. SCOTT, 55a Sergeant C.Y.C.



jyj"OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TAKE NOTICE that the VALUATION LIST for the Mount Somers Road Dis trict for the year 1881 is now open for inspection, at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All OBJECTIONS thereto must he left at the Office, on or before February 15th, 1881, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, not less than seven days before the sitting of the said Court. 0. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jn., Clerk to the Mount Somers 934 Road Board. jyj-OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TARE NOTICE the VALUATION LIST of the Mount Hutt Road District for the year 1881 is now open for inspec tion at the Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven. All OBJECTIONS thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Methven, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office, Methven, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. W. B. COMPTON, Overseer. ' Jan. 15th, 1881. 953 METHVEN AGENCY. MORGAN and HIBBS, General Store keepers, Methven, are authorisep agents for the Ashburton Guardian. Subscribers will please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en trusted to them will receive prompt (detention.



Public Notices. 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. All OBJECTIONS thereto must be left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court on or before the 22nd day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court for the Borough of Ashburton, and a copy of every such 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, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 14th January, 1881. 940 P ÜBL I C R. NOTICE. LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMEND MENT ACT, 1874. NOTICE is hereby given that, in pur suance of the above Acts a Quar terly Meeting of the Licensing Commis sioners for the Districts of Ashburton, Rakaia, and Mount Somers, will be held in the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the Ist day of March next, at noon, for the purpose of considering all applications under the aforesaid Acts. W. MARTIN, Clerk, Licensing Court. Licensing Court, Ashburton, February 2nd, 1881. 36a



[card.] rjI.HEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Grain Season, 1881. E are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every attention to Grain 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 regelated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a Christchurch. OTICE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Camara and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P, CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a Christchurch. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, Christchurch 571



and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to piake 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 packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., CRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKALL 60



JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Oaborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. 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 our store. Oaborne 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. Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624 Christchurch.



McDongalTs Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for fr'cah, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, byjj 0 B E RT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch.



Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! THOMAS COTTON wishes to inform the travelling 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 l£d. 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 . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m



Davies and Winter TOWNSHIP OP SOUTH RAKAIA. TO RESIDENTS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. DAVIES & WINTER have received instructions from Mr. Thos. Whitta to sell, by Public Auction, On TUESDAY, Bth February (Immediately after the sale of Crown Lands), T.S. Nos. 832 & 334, containing Half an Acre, together with comfortable four-room Cottage, good Well, &c , &c., fronting the Main Rakaia road, and situated in almost the centre of this rising township. Terms at Sale. DAVIES & WINTER, 18a Auctioneers. Matson, Cox, and Co.



Matson, 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 44g T. Bullock.



rnHE Undersigned begs to intimate to g 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.



lOR SALE, CHEAP A Sherrifi Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BOLLOCK. 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, 60S, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. EOR 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.



To Let, at a very low rental, Two Two-roomed COTTAGES. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BOLLOCK TO 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. 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 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. 160 „ 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. THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day’s news, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



Quill and Co. WEEKLY SALE. QUILL & Co. hold their usual Weekly Sale EVERY SATURDAY, At 1 o’clock p.m,, At their Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, East street. F 0 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 BLRTON 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 cwo dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per rase of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints



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



£ OO i: -.1 IvJ K BINDER. FOR SALE, one M'Gonnick Reaper and Binder, in good working older. Price, £35. Apply to 47a ORII A i■ *- F OR SALE. A DEERING TWINE BINDER, almost new ; has only cut a few acres, and can be seen working. Apply to 7a FRIEDLANDER EROS. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following A HIGHLY-IMPROVED Farm of 600 Acres, Within easy distance of Ashburton. Large Dwelling-house, Stable, and all necessary Outbuildings, Running Creek through the property. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595



Publications. The trade protection so 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 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. Ciiaio, Agent for Canter bury 816 Business Notices -IST o T E. 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. PUDDICOI'BE & 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 will keep a large stock of GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will be sold at ASHBURTON PRICES. We will send a cart round the country to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER 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



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.8.-—Beware of spurious imitations. 793 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 EVER. OA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUUIUUU 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, 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, Scarifiers and Harrows, Drays, Tip Carts, Broadcast Sowing Machines, and Prize Elevators; also, Extras for Ruston and Proctor’s. Cppibines, &c. Inspection invited. 846



Busin r~ "otices. DAS BILLIG :; G HAUS IN NI-.W 7,-J. .BAND. FIRST - CLASS TAILORING CIO TO J&3" 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 be 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. L U B Tj 0 W T A 1 L O E EAST STREET.



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. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Phospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 397 PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. 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, &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 best English made ELECTROPLATE, in Spoons, Forks, Teapots, Cruet-frames, &c. Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c.



Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lerv repairs executed on the Premises. 730c-96a B. GL Buxton, Pbacticai. CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAVING 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, &c. ; 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 Suita of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from ... ... ... 110 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 4 10 0 jpSs* 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 vs ith their future favors.



Address— R. G. R U X T O N, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 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, Raw and Boiled Oil, Yarnish, 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 is, therefore, in a position to supply the Trade and the Public with all the above named requisites at, lowest wholesale prices. Tancrbd street, Ashburton., 880 WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per lb. 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, 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:— Boy's SUITS from £2 Men’s SUITS from £3 7s. 6<L 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 & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, JJAS 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.



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 ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 986 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., 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, Oon- W tractors, Merchants, and others that they are prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Repaint all 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.



We are prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Hay, 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 rjj INW AL D STORE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-organised my Business, 1 am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, &e., &o. 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. T E P H S O N, ;. General Storekeeper, Tiuwald. 004