The Ashburton Guardian.

; iVOL. 2. -No. 952

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 26, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



A«etftn£ers, Commission Agents, ftc. HARRISON, COMMISSION AGENT, ' f " ETC. of Stock* Her ehaaif&ej and'. Effects, also JiOC-O ’’i'l r: ■ ■ ■ ’ ■ ■ Pig^®k>#k, Vfn rn-- «»■ and’General Produce. SALE Bwrty' SATI3BDAY;jat r l2 o’clock. liH'iiJj.iJ:;-' . ■ ■■■■ sj SALE ATTENDED. Entries "can- he mad e at my office or at the n *; ,ls ■?!;.•} Yards. -Agent for the Transatlantic Fire . . .f . Insurance Company. 824



• vk/K.; OF. Gray, Auctioneer, valuator , m i; f , SypCK, STATION, AND . GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, TEMUKA. Agent for Standard Insurance Com* papy, and Sub-Agent for the Althouse Windmill. - Licensed Dealer in Arms and Ammunition. 782 H. Gundry, ESTATE, AND STATION AGENT, GENERAL MERCHANT, ' AN D XICENSED LAND BROKER, East steeet, Ashbueton. 927



p R E D K AVI T T East Street(Close to the Railway - : ; Station) = Ashburton, lihbdand General Commission Agent. Orilerstakenfor—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Malvern v'oal (by the truck load). Build ing Materials" of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, ' • , 11 928 Btanson & Boileau, ENGROSSERS, COMMISSION AND GENEJRA t jAG}ENTS . Agents for the Australasian. 939 i for Gilbey’a Wine. . I BRANSON & BOILEAU. wzjrwj’. —————? SAUNDERS BROS., o'' ■' "TffiitEßS, - ei t i . 7 "eauhtit■•.■.•'l ■ V G E RCHANT S, OOrl COMMISSION AGENTS, BURTON.



Ao-Aw&l-r, jj_ N T S i the ' LONDON AND LANCASHIRE F i&el'vi nsuranc e :' r: AN»:THS ' •, RATIONAL MUTUAL LIfST ; ASSOCIATION •’.v","’ or. l '. >:A:U,&T R A L AS I A X of‘ I,Az (LIMITED). if-ri!;■!*» -j—r— v j; ■ , L . E ■■■ • T. c!i: T - A SHOP and Several OFFICES in Eaata(*e^ , '.';r ; " : : 1 ‘ '■ F« D R S : A L E. i. : - 1 AND BINDER and awiroantity of "WOOD’S WIRE. nio Barristers, Solicitors, &c.



Surveyors, Civil Engineers, &cp [a card.] C. Hastings Bridge, SURVEYOR, And Licensed under Land Transfer Act. Office : Hobbs and Co.’s new Buildings, High street, second floor, Christchurch. ■ ■ / 675 MR. HARDY JOHNSTON, CIVIL ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT, Authorised and Licensed Surveyor, VALUER AND ARBITRATOR, Is prepared to execute Surveys, Engineer ing and Architectural Designs, Estimates, and Reports, and Value Property in town or country at the following tariff of charges, exclusive of travelling expenses. SURVEY CHARGES. For any fractional part of an acre, and not exceeding five acres, two guineas. Exceeding five acres and under twentylfive acres, three guineas. Exceeding twenty-five acres and under fifty acres, three guineas for the first twenty-five acres, and one shilling per acre for balance. Exceeding fifty acres and under one hundred



£> "'V ““V HM«U*VU acres, four guineas for the first fifty acres, and one shilling per acre for balance. Exceeding one hundred acres and under five hundred acres, five guineas for the first ione hundred acres, and ninepence per acre* for balance. Exceeding five hundred acres tmd under five thousand, ninepence per acre for the first five hundred acres, and sixpence per acre for balance. For sub-dividing into allotments carefully pegged and numbered, the charge, in addition to the above, would be two shillings for each town allotment comprising any fiaclional part of an acre, and two shillings and sixpence for ; each suburban or rural section comprising-one acre and upwards. The above charges do not apply to very hilly or broken country, or.to “ bush ” land, in which case from twenty-five to fifty percent, would have to be added in proportion to the difficulties met with in the country to be sur veyed, and also in discovering the boundaries of the Crown Grants. Fair copies of the survey plan drawn on mounted paper, together with book of refer ence, if required, will be furnished at the rate of ten per cent, on the cost ot the survey. All surveys will be cairied out and completed in accordance with the rules and instructions issued by the Surveyor-General for the guid ance of the Survey Department of the Govern ment, and will be certified to as being correct. The charge per day would be two guineas clear of all expenses should clients prefer that mode of payment. ENGINEERING CHARGES.



In making surveys of land for engineering purposes, such, for instance, as the drainage or or irrigation of districts of country, the drain age or water supply of towns, construction of railways, common roads and bridges, canals, harbors, river improvements, &c., the charges would be for plans, design, estimate, report, &c , at the fate of three per cent, on the total estimated cost of the . proposed work if under ,£5,000; above £5,000 and under £IO,OOO, three per cent. •on the first £5,000 and two and a half percent, on the balance ; above £IO,OOO and under £20,000, two and a half per cent, on the first £IO,OOO, and two per cent, on the balance, and so on lessening in proportion' to the extent of the estimated cost on the proposed work. If employed by the day, the charge would be three guineas clear of all expenses. ARCHITECTURAL CHARGES. In furnishing designs and specifications with estimated cost, &c., for cottage and villa resi dences, shop fronts, warehouses, banks, public buildings, &c., &c., the charge would be from five to two and a half per cent, in proportion-to the estimated cost of the proposed building]-’ VALUATIONS. House , and landed property, agricultural machinery, tools and effects, railway plant, and every description of engineering and buildifig material, plant, &c,, &c., valued on equally reasonable terms as above. T. M. HARDY JOHNSTON, C. 8., Member of the Institution of Civil En gineers, London. Offices—Sydenham Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. 672 Business Notices



Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for meks’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. i Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401



C. W. Ireland, l>rJ jr ifi'i- ♦ •- ' solicitor, Barrister and ' ei bar, ; Sonpden’ Buildings, £<".3 393 jjornwV -- /: ■'• ' Bijipson&l’nniell, TVARBISTEBS . AND SOLICITORS, ’ =ss=F l® ,^S^ r * 394 ■ SON,' .;■■■ JJICEKSEDu SURVEYORS AND JxLAND BROKERS ' • TOfTnder the Land Transfer Act, GiJvmrmtTTmkktt Surveyors, • r ’ASHBURTON.; mo'l slhvTmn ‘i : ■ . 37d



DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU HE AND BEDDING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. nniVERY article Sold at Christchurch Pbices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship, funerals CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, f MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 702 D. Fitzpatrick, : febOT i SHOE MAKER* , Fowlbb’s Buildings, Tanobeo E ' Sthbet, Ashbueton. ,Ai : de r sonptioHß of Boots and Shoes XjL. ' ,to order, at reasonable prices. ' ’ ' 933 ; DANIEL FITZPATRICK. v:u\ c:i~: e* ' '



eßf; W, tt. BRISTOW;:, 1 XTTSDKISED GOTjERNM ENT d l Act.' Dtineil offices, Hereford street. Bls®* WiE-JKiiOol N HR'«i ' AtJTHOBISBD AST),’ ; . PEr&ft&B •< eJMT By-BlfOR S, :£‘ ,#*!& Britis!* /Chambers, Tl&VO



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, JIURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. DIRECT SHIPMENTS RECEIVED EVERY MONTH. PRICES VERY REASONABLE. Respectfully invite your inspection of their LARGE and VARIED STOCK, which is now very complete. Electro-Plated and -B.M. Goods, newest designs. Table and Pocket Cutlery, Baths, Sponges, Churns, Cheese Presses, Calf Weaners, Rope, Thedolites, Surveryors’ Cols and requisites. Hall and Umbrella Stands (choice designs), Marble and Slate Mantlepieccs, Hearth Tiles, &c., Filters, Copper Sashcord, Oils and Paints, Scales, Fishing Tackle, Pumps, Chopping Machines. WELL ASSORTED SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. \ AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West. 669 James McDonald, EW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE, REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MALfe AND FEMALE SERVANTS, Manchester Street South, Christchurch. PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Pro perties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts Collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 570



J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office foe Male anp Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Bale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 666 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. T/1 HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • \J* moved into hie newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Pbice which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Neab Manchester Street, Christchurch. 567



KING BROTHERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of £ill kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers Scythes Gorse Knives Axes, &c. Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters' Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c., Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of every description. Shafts P, M. Axles American Buggy Handles Spokes 4 ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &c. &c. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813



French Cafe, TRIANGLE, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Hot Breakfast, Luncheon, Tea, and Supper, Is. Each. LUNCHEON FROM ELEVEN O’CLOCK ON SATURDAYS. Visitors to Christchurch will find every Accommodation at the above Establish ment. Beds Is. WINES AND BEERS OF BEST BRANDS. EDWARDS AND GALBRAITH, 568 Proprietor, S T O D'D ARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTE L, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. fIIHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- JL pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor.



Ranges. Ranges. Ranges. T. J. WATTERS, COOKING RANGE MANUFACTURER, KIYER’S RIGHT-OF-WAY, CASHEL STREET, Next Bank of Australasia, Christchurch,New Zealand. RANGES from 2ft., 6in. to 10ft. fitted up with GRILLS, CIRCULATING AND HIGH-PRESSURE BOILERS, by which HOT WATER can be conveyed Up-stairs for BATHS and other Purposes. 2ft. Gin., without boiler 2ft. din. do 3ft. do PRICE LIS T:— £ s. d. ... 316 0 3ft., with wrought iron boiler... ... 3 17 6 3ft., with copper boiler ... 4 7 6 £ s. d. 5 0 0 6 0 0 673 E NCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertight*, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from Us. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women’s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d.~ OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY.



Business Notices. Sewing Machines. JM. THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to « his large and raried stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle andTiand. Wheeler and Wilson’s New No. 8, " Raymonds,” the “ New White,” “ Household,” “ Home Shuttle,” “Home Treasure,” &c., &c. Also, Bicycles by the best makers, Bicycle Fixings, Ac. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments. Machines on Time Payment from ss. per week. Orders, with stamps or P. 0., will be attended to at once. Address— T. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers.Bls TEA. TEA. TEA.



Nelson, Moate & Co., AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Next Ayers’ Baths. SPECIALITIES— No. per lb. 1. Speciality Blend. Immense power, pungency, and grip 2s. od. 2. Challenge Tea. Splendid Liquor, rich flavor 2s. 4d. 3. Dargeeling Blend. Drawing a pure rich liquor, worth 3s 2s. Bd. 4- Royal Blend. Full bodied and delicate aroma . . ... ... ... 3 s * 5. Imperial Blend. Good leaf, well flavored, strong, fine pungent liquor 3s. 4d. N.B.—Our Blends containing Green Tea are only sold when specially asked for. Packages always on hand. Half-chests, Boxes, and Packets, containing 61b., 41b., 31b., 21b., 11b., -Jib., Jib. Also, in Fancy Tea Canisters. Samples of any of these Teas can be had on application. A liberal discount allowed to Hotels, Schools, Farmers, and Boarding Houses. H. M. CARSON, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON.



50 0 Q u 0 1 TlO N s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, ... 17s. to 283. the Box. £3 to 4j4d. to Sd. fid. per lb. T. TAYL OK, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 748



FURNISHING. P. Paterso n’s QASHEL STREET AND COLOMBO STREET SHOPS CONTAIN THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STOCK IN TOWN. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c.. MADE T"Q ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 737



John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY - HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, I>EGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of ij- SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’-Kid E.S., from 7s. 6d. Men’s Calf E.S 10s. 6d. Men’s Calf Bats 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Watertights 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Bluchers ... Bs. 6d. Men’s Canvas Shoes ... 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738



C. W. Duckworth, GKOCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Near Strange’s Buildings.) Goods Delivered at Christchurch Railway Station, Furnished Houses To Let at Sumner 42



GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately' flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that i a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are - floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling Water or milk Sold only in packets or tins, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC. CHEMIST, LONDON. 9l°o CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.’’



CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele HANKS the Public for their liberal ■ 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 patronSj 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, GO OPERATIVE BAKERY. 500 ALL PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, Eaqt street, near Railway Station.



Business Notices. OTI C E . THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILL THE END OP JANUARY, 1881. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street. Removal. G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILORING AND OUTFITTING ESTABLISHMENT, REMOVED TO PROSPECT BUILDINGS, EAST STREET.



STOP before you give your next order for a Suit of Clothes. IF you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. READ the following, then call and in spect the Goods. YARDS READY TO CUT. DRIVED—The best Stock of ;r Cloths to be got for money SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. Comprising the following : German Cloths, plain and fancy, the most fashionable Beaver Cloths, suitable for Winter Scotch Tweeds, assorted Mosgiel „ „ Kaiapoi ~ ~ West of England Cloths Bedford Cords Irish Frieze, 'SAMPLES TO SELECT FROM( &c., &c.,



THIS IS THE MAN FOR my money. i\OV GO TO hlo« Peospect East BUILDINGS, Street. GALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. MOTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—('ash. gTYLE and Finish second to none. JUST ARRIVED— ry/YA YARDS of the BEST 'VAA /UU SUMMER GOODS. /UU



Exhibitions. Ashburton horticultural SOCIETY. Second Annual Show. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1881, The following Special Prizes are offered at the coming Show, viz.;— Best collection of Gladioli—loa. 6d., given by Mr. Jacobson. Best collection of Fruit (amateurs only) —lst prize, 10s. fid.; second prize, 55.; given by’Mr. T. Sealy. Best brace of Cucumbers —7s. fid., given by Mr. Simmonds. Heaviest Pumpkin—7s. fid., given by Mr. Davison. Best three Pot Plants in Flower (ama-. teurs only)—7s. fid., given by Mr. G. Smith. Best Decorated Epergne (open to all) 7s. 6(h, given by Mr, Smith. Best two Double Fuschias (one light, one dark) —7a. fid., given by Mr. Poyntz. Best collection of Auriculas (in pots)— 7s. 6d., given by Mr. Broomfield. Best tri-colored Geranium 7s. fid., given by Mn Mayo. Best six Window Plants—2ls., given by Mrs. C. Purnell. Best Hand Bouquet (to be made in the Showroom by Girls under 14 years of age)—A handsome Workbox, given by Mr. C. Hardy. , Intending Exhibitors are requested to take notice that full Catalogues and Prize Lists, and all particulars, can'be obtained at my office, or of any 'member of the Committee. Members and persons desirous of join ing are requested to pay their annual sub scription at my office at as early a date as possible. S. E. POYNTZ, 891 Hon. Sec.



Local industries associa tion. First Industrial Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON,. ON MARCH 17, and FOLLOWING DATS. President—E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President—Hugo Friedlander, Esq. Hon. Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz, Esq. Hon. Treasurer—Robert Eyton, Esq. Prizes will be given for New Zealand grown or .manufactured articles only, though Exhibits of any sort will be ad mitted, more especially the following : Local Industries and Manufactures of all kinds Works of Art Paintings, Printing, Lithographs, Ac. Articles of Yertu Pottery Antique and Modern Relics, Coins, &c. Bijouterie Models Collections of Minerals, Specimens of Ores, &c. And any other articles that may assist in fostering and developing any kind of Industry.



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



BUTCHERS. BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers.



Exhibitors are requested to make early Application for Space. Provision will be made for Exhibiting large articles if required. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 915 Hon. SeCi



La why and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginnoy; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. BCtchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. agents I'SRXHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.



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, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, 6s. 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.; arid returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each day at 4.30 p.m. ; Post Office, 4.45 p.m. 4q ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Fnday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 n.m



p& I N T I N O, Of Every Description, NEATLY AND CHEAPLY EXECUTED, AT rjHE Q.UARDIAN QFFICE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East STREET, n : i ■ A S HJB U R TO N. .biioiToctiaunhoH