flirtations and elopements and better judge of their characters and characteristics, whether they are fugi tives from justice, commercial travellers, clergymen, or grass widows, than the passengers learn below. One of these observing captains' declares that he knows whether a young woman has left her lover at one port, or expects to meet him at the other. The explana tion, like the explanation of many other amazing things, is simple enough. If her lover is behind her she cares nothing for wind, rain, or fog, but gets tanned, freckled, and roughened in a highly healthful and independent fashion. But if her lover is waiting for her, she takes infinite trouble with veils and other complexion preserva tives.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1881.



Meetings. Thistle lodge, 027, s.c.. ASHBURTON. The Regular Monthly MEETING oi the above Lodge will be held TO MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at the Masonic Hall, Tailored street, at 7.3 C p.m. Visiting Brethren invited. By order of the R W.M. G. GAUKRODGER, 307 a Hon. Sec. FIRE POLICE. A GENERAL MEETING of members will bo held on FRIDAY, 18th March, at thq Borough Council Chambers, at half paw seven p.m. ‘iJpsiKESS : Election of Officers, &c, W. H. ZOUCH, 339 a Secretary. JJE JAMES GARDNER’S ESTATE. An Adjourned MEETING of_ the Creditors in the above Estate will be held at Orr and Co. ’s office, on FRIDAY, the 18th instant, at 3 p.m. JOHN ORR, 362 a Trustee. Public Notices. MR. R. BEAVEN.—Letter lying at Office of this Paper, addressed to you. 464 a "VfOTICE TO EXHIBITORS AND JM OTHERS. Mr Grant, Secretary to the Dunedin Industrial Exhibition, will ATTEND the Ashburton Exhibition to receive the instructions of any who may desire to FORWARD either their Ashburton ex hibits or others to the Dunedin Industrial Exhibition, to be held in June and July 1881. Meanwhile, Mr Poynlz will kindly supply necessary information re the Dunedin Exhibition. 342 a •VTOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. The AXLE of the WATER WHEEL of the Wakanui Mill having been BROKEN, I beg to intimate to my customers and the public generally, that GRINDING will be SUSPENDED until further notice. HENRY MOFFAT, Wakanui Mill. 14th March, 1881. 338 a p ÜBLIC NOTICE. Whereas some person or pe 'sons have been OBSTRUCTING the free course of the stream known as Mount Harding Creek, and thereby diverting the water out of its proper channel at a point on Section 21371, to westward of Methven, Notice is hereby given that any person found interfering with the said creek after this notice, will be prosecuted according to kW ‘ GOULD & CAMERON. Springfield, 12th March, 1881. 336 a TnrOUNT HDTT ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. The Mount Hutt Road Board propose CLOSING the following ROADS in the district:— No. I—Commencing at the most westerly corner of section 30772, thence in an easterly direction along that section and sections 30313, 26904, 26905, to a point five and six-tenth chains from the most easterly corner of section 26906, returning from thence along sections 26906, 30312, and reserve 2026 to the commenc ing point. No. 2. Commencing at the most southerly corner of rural section No. 24441, thence north-west and northerly along that section to its northernmost corner, thence to the



north-east corner of section 30479, returning along section 30179 and 24445, to the starting point. No. 3. Commencing at the most northerly point of section 25153, thence south-easterly along 25240 and 24398 to a point on section 30819, thence southerly and south westerly through said section to the most southerly portion of section 25151, thence westerly along sec tions 24442, 27030, to the most south-westerly corner of section 32001. No. 4. Commencing at the most southerly point of section 24398, thence north-easterly and northerly to its north-east corner, returning along sections 30711 and 30819, to its starting point. Plans of the above Roads may be seen at the Road Board Office, Methven. A MEETING of Ratepayers will be held in the Office, at Three p. m., on THURSDAY, the 14th April, to consider the advisability of CLOSING the above Roads. JULIAN JACKSON, 313 a Chairman. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this Board has applied for an EXTEN SION OF TIME to enable Mr J. C. Bell to make up the Valuation Roll of this District. The Assessment Court will not, therefore, be held on the 12th instant as advertised. D. M'LEAN, g39a Chairman, R. C E. "THE RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT at South Rakaia is AD JOURNED from Thursday, the 10th, to THURSDAY, the 17th March. A. MAKEIG, i?jT ji, Clerk of Court. 3rd March, 1881. 301 a T\ONALD WILLIAMSON is a CASH I 9- PURCHASER of good clean wmSTeS’tff RYE GRASS. 234 a GUARDIAN tolls *yoor Wants for Is., cash.



w. J. a Bluett. Furniture! Furniture!! SATURDAY, MARCH 26m, 1881, BY KIND PERMISSION, AT MESSRS T. BULLOCK & Co.’s SALE ROOMS, ASHBURTON. MR W. J. G. BLUETT, favored with instructions from J. Stanley Bruce, Esq. (who is leaving for England), will sell by public auction The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNTTURE, COMPRISING — Handsome Brussels Carpet, left x 12ft Hearthrug to match Fender and Fire-irons Mahogany Study Table, sft x 3ft 3m Chef Tonier, English ash Book-case. Large Leather Ann Chair 9 Cane Chairs Chimney Ornaments Electro-p l atcd ware, etc. First-class double French Bedstead Single do. Child’s do. Double Spring Mattress Single Mattress, Blankets, Quilts, etc. Double Washatand and Ware Two single do. do. Chest of Drawers 2 Looking-glasses (one marble top) 2 Towel-horses Sponge Bath, 12 galvanised iron Baths Kitchen Table First-class kitch.cn table Dresser Perambulator, and other articles too numerous to particularise A First-class double-barrel central-fire BREECH-LOADER, with car tridges, etc.



Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. W. J. G. BLUETT, Auctioneer, 303 a Lccston and Southbridge. tman ■ huwwm HI M IHI * To Let. LET, a four-roomed HOUSE, with g verandah, in Burnett street. Apnly to Mrs A. Stott, at the Schoolhouse. 352 a TO LET-A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Poymtz aki) Co., Ashburton. 311 a rpO LET BY TENDER' 79 ACRES at Willoughby FOR ONE CROP or for a term of FIVE YEARS, adjoining the properties of Messrs Scott. Stoddart, and M'Lean, and the Schoo 1 . Only one crop has been taken from the land. It is securely fenced. Tenders will be received up to the Ist of April, to be addressed to WILLIAM CLARK, 358 a Horton Farm, Leeston. Money. Money fflO LEND, in sums of £SO and up i wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, .Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. fl lp iT“ 11,000,000. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. 200 a For Sale.



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 suras of £SO and upwards, at current rates ' 595 Tenders nnENDERS are invited for the EREC- X TION of a BOARDING-HOUSE in Cameron street, for Sir D. Lazarus. Plans may be seen at Messrs Fooks and Son’s office. Tenders, endorsed “ Tenders for Boarding-House,” to be sent in not later than 10 o’clock on MONDAY, March 21st. 331 a



TENDERS aro invited for the EREC TION of a HOUSE in Burnets street for C. W. Purnell, Esq. Plant and specifications may be seen at our office until FRIDAY, 18th inst., when tenders will be received, not later than 4 p.m. FOOKS & SON, 283 a Architects, &c. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS ; 97. —Re-forming road past Bryant’s hut, North Bank, Hinds. 98.—Re-forming road from Pool’s gate past Mr Raine’s house into the Hinds, 99.—Re-forming cross road into the Hinds past Mr. Harper’s house. 100.—Re-forming portions of Lagmhor road. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, are to be sent in not later than MONDAY, j 28th March. Specifications, etc., can be seen by ap plying to ROBT. PULLAR, 277 a Road Board Office. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE for a term of 7 years, of the Road Board COTTAGE and LAND, lately occupied by Mr C. Shepperd, situated on the Alford Forest Road. There is a frontage to the North Ash burton River, and a well on the ground. For particulars of lease, apply to Mr D. M'Lean, Chairman. Tenders are to be addressed to the Chairman, and sent in not later than MONDAY, 28th March, at noon. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 218 a Clerk. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station



Matson, Cor, and Co. VALUABLE Freehold Farm. FIVE HUNDRED ACRES. Messrs matson, cox & co. are instructed by Mr. Andrew Gibson, who is leaving the district, to offer for sale by Public Auction, at their Auction Eoooins, Ashburton, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1, At 12 o’clock, One of the most COMPACT AND CONVENIENT FARMS IN THE FUNDS DISTRICT, Situated within two and a half miles of the Hinds Railway Station, Comprising— -500 acres 500 OF GOOD GRAIN GROWING LAND. The whole is fenced and subdivided into five paddocks. The improvements consist of a well-built three-roomed house, with ont-ofiiees, men’s house, good well of water, Ac. There are some acres of blue gum plantations, doing well. The land is in the following condition : 105 acres 105 New land, broken up for wheat. 72 A ORE B 72 Are laid down in English grass. 150 ACRES 150 Are still in tussock. 173 ACRES 173 In stubble. Also, in separate block, 150 acres 150 Fresh land, broken up ready for a wheat crop, 58 acres 58 | Unimproved. The grain grown on the above land has proved exceedingly good, and the whole is offered'at such a LOW RESERVE and on such easy terms that anyone in want of a farm will do well to inspect the above. The second block, if not sold, will be offered to let, for one crop. MATSON, COX & CO.,' 207 a Auctioneers. BUILDING SITES. BUILDING SITES. BUILDING SITES.



MOST VALUABLE Suburban Land. VfESSRS. MATSON, COX & CO. I\JL have received instructions from Mr. Benjamin Ede to offer for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION. AT THEIII SALE ROOMS, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, ist APRIL, iBBx, AT ONE O’CLOCK SHARP, 80 A % s 80 VALUABLE SUBURB A N L A N D DIVIDED INTO FIVE-ACRE BLOCKS, Situated about one mile from Ashbur'on, and having frontage to the Racecourse Road and Wakanni Creek, r.iii.so BLOCKS No. 192 TO 195, Inclusive, as shown on Ma2> No. -in the Land Transfer Office. The abowj consists of the RICHEST AGRICULTURAL LAND, AND IS ABUNDANTLY WATERED, Having a frontage on the WAKANUI CREEK, And offers an opportunity not often met with to those in search of sites for SUBURBAN RESIDENCES, Combining, as it docs, the advantages of unsurpassed Soil, IN SMALL BLOCKS, Within easy distance of the Township, at a moderate price, and on most easy terms of payment. For further particulars, and map of pro perty, apply to MATSON, COX & CO., 337 a Ashburton. Matson, Cox & Go., 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, etc., 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, Ac., placed in their hands for sale.



MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELKIiRATKD THRESHING M ACHINES 44g Impounding Notice. IMPOUNDED —At South Rakaia., March (5, from Acton, 40 SHEEP ; a mixed lot. Brands indistinct. Xf not claimed by March 22nd, they will be sold. GEO. SHELLOCK, 361 a Poundkeeper. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ASHBURTON, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the Acts amending the same, and of the bank ruptcy of DANIEL REIDY, of Rakaia, laborer. This is to notify that Daniel Reidy, of Rakaia, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, laborer, has this day filed a statement of his inability to meet his en gagements with his creditors. The first Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Court House, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 21st day of March, at 12 o’clock. Dated this 16th day of March, 1881. \V. MARTIN, Clerk of Court. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor for the bankrupt. 366 a



T. Bullock. | >AZAAB, BURNETT STREET. I I WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. SATURDAY, 19th MARCH. ME. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustee in the Estate of T. Williams, to sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on the above date — Lot 124, Thompson street, Timvald, on winch is erected a DWELLIN GTIOUSF, also, Workshop, Shod, Ac. And at same time, TRUSTEE’S INTEREST in LOT 10, containing £ Aero, Harris’ Block, adjoining the township of Winslow. 3 SHARES in Ashburton Templar Hall Company. Sale at 2 o’clock. Terms Liberal. T. BULLOCK, 296 a Auctioneer. T. Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STRE ET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURN ET T STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved, situated at Wakanui. 266 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and parity in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-roomcd collage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at I.ongheach. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakanui, about six miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements —seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings. 362 Acres, all fenced, and a portion of it in English grass, on Lagmhor run. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and web watered, Longbcach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town o Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improved. 84 Acres, subdivide ! into four padd -cks, well watered with a never failing stream. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-ltousc, store, etc. Situated on Mr Hart’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 162 Acres Freehold ) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold j all fence 1 and sub divided with live, well kept fences. There are also two wells with a plenti ful supply of water. The land is also broken up, part in crop, and part in Fngndt grass. Improvements consist of a well built comfortable six-roomed dwelling-house, also a four-stalled stable and granary capable of storing



2,000 bushels of grain. 2424 Acres, all fenced, situated near Alford Forest, most of which is in its native state. Improvements consist of a four roomed cottage and two small paddocks, broken up. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 284 Acres, near Dromore, fenced and broken up, price low, a bargain, terms easy. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longhead). 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 'fancied street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Corner section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected collage and blacksmith’s shop. 905,906, East street North, also T.S. 77 r « corner of Wakanni road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TIN WALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, close to the bridge and fronting the river. This is a desirable site for a private residence, price low, terms easy. Lots 502, 503, 510, 511, four sections in one block , small deposit cash, balance by instalments. Lot 134 —Quarter-acre to be sold cheap. Lot 89 —Quarter-acre, cheap, and on easy terms. Lots 357, 358, each Quarter-acre, with cottage of four rooms erected thereon. 248, 249, fronting railway station, this is a capital site for a grain store. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, on which is erected a Dwelling-house of seven rooms ; this is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap. Lot 11, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5- roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number o( years. Lot 34, 35, each % acre, Mayo’s Block ; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12. Trcvorton, on which is erected a well built 4-rooincd Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a desirable properly, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278 —First-class land, good site for private house. TO LET. At a very low rental, two two-roomed cottages. Butchers’f hop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, VVakanui Road, near the Post Office. Shop with a comfortable House attached, fronting East street. Four-roomed Cottage, Tinwald, facing the Great South Road, now in the occupa tion of Mr William Bradshaw. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interns/, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, BOARD ING HOUSE, in Tancred street, known as Anstee’s, Centrally situated. J. BULLOCK,



Quill and Co. WEEKLY SALE. SATURDAY, MARCH 19th, 1881. CLEARING SALE, TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. QUILL & CO. will sail by Public Auction at their Rooms. Saunders’ Buildings, on Saturday next, 19th inst., at one o’clock, p.m.— A lot of Splendid brown Spanish Onions, in excellent condition for keeping through the winter, a quantity of first-class Cheese, empty Casks and Kilderkins, 1 Double furrow Plough, 1 Passenger Coach, 1 Single-seat Buggy, an assortment of PLlures (oleographs), framed in mapple and gold, Tables, Kerosene Lamps, and a lot of Sundries. Also, Pigs, wcaners and stores. &c., &c. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers. rn QUILL’S CONSULTATION, JL. No. 2, On GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run in Christchurch in April, 1881. 1,000 Members at 10s. each. First Prize ... ... £l4O Second Prize ... ... 90 Third Prize ... ... 50 Starters and Nonstarters, divided ... ... 220 Early application is necessary to secure tickets. T. QUILL, Treasurer. 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, fanners, 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 bo conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will bo 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. QUJLL & 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, 2Gs. per case of cwo dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per ease of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, AUCTIONEERS, Ashburtok. 3330-9950



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. B ranson & Purnell, JgARRTSTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 46.1 C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Publications. rnHE TRADE PROTECTION SO JL CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, Ac., 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. Craig, Agent for Canter bury. 816 Sporting, Athletics, &c. Tinwald Races AND Athletic Sports. RASTER MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1881. ADMISSION FREE. HORSE RACES. Hurdle Race, £lO. —Distance, miles, over six flights ; weight, list. En trance, £T. The Cup, £2o.—Second horse to save stake ; 2 miles ; woight-for-age. En trance, £2 2s. Trotting Race (Handicap). —Two miles. First horse, £7 ; second, save stake. Entrance, 10s. Hack Race, £5. —For horses that have never won public money. Entrance, 10s. Consolation Race. —l mile. Entrance, 10s (for all beaten horses). —First prize, £5 ss. ATHLETICS. 1. 100 Yards.—lst prize, 40s ; 2nd, 15s. Entrance, 3s Cd. 2. Three-Legged Race.—lst prize, 15s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 3. 440 Yards.—lst prize, 30s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s Gd. 4. Long Jump.—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10a. Entrance, 2s. 5. Hurdles (120yds).—1st prize, 40s ; 2nd, 15s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 6. Sack Race.- Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd, 5s Entrance, Is. 7. Milo Open Handicap.—lst prize, 50s ; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, ss. 8. Running High Jump. 2nd, 10a. Entrance, 2s. 9. Consolation.—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10a. Entrance, 2s. In addition to these, a number of prizes and useful articles will be offered for competition by boys and children. For further particulars apply to C. P. JEPHSON, 288 a Hon. See. Business Notices.



William He veil (Late of Ashburton Forks), j^JT AS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a mO FARMERS AND RUNHOLDERS JL IN THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. We beg to notify to our Farming Friends that we have now OPENED a Branch of our business as AGRICUL TURAL IMPLEMENT MANUFAC TURERS, in Cameron street, Ashburton, near Cass street, under the management of Mr Peter Walker, where we will keep a stock of our well-known Implements and Fittings, which will besupphed at Dunedin and Christchurch prices. Illustrated Catalogues Free on application. Heid & Gray, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, j Christchurch and Ashburton. 3COa S. Naslielski, ' TTTHOLESALE AND RETAIL VV IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 JOREAD ! BREAD ! ! BREAD !! ! The Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts are reminded that good wholesome Bread can be at ail times procured from the undersigned. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS made for Supplying Harvest and Threshing , Machine hands. Assemblies, Parties, &c., supplied on j reasonable terms. An assortment of Biscuits, Pastry Cakes, &c., always on hand. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saundbbs’ Buildings, ASHBURTON. 702



Business Notices. I WISH to give sincere and hearty thanks to my numerous Customers for the great sucess I have experienced since starting Business three months ago. Civility, constant attention, and Goon Yat.uk are the things I depended upon, and I have not been disappointed. Having practised the first and given the two latter, the natural and gratifiying result has followed. I shall continue to do my “ level best ” to merit the further support of the public, and, while it can not be supposed that I have everything in Stock “from a needle to an anchor” (especially the anchor), yet my Goods will be found fairly diversified. I wish to im press upon the minds of all in this sickly time that Joy [and Good Fruit] and repose Will slam the door on the doctor’s nose. I would also beg those who have not hitherto called on me to believe that they can lay out their money to advantage at the NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WARE HOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street— H. M. Cai<son, Proprietor. Sole agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s celebrated PACKET TEAS See advertisement and handbills. 299



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL /CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER VJ 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. Reapers & Binders. WR. DUNN. . REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT, Peter street, Asuburtox, Wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Merchants, and others that he is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Re-paint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates in Wood and Iron on hand. None but the best materia) used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. W. R. Dunn, Workshop, Peter street, near Wakanui road, Ashburton. Agent for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmil s, Tomb Bailings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. 132 a JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, nrice L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, pi-ice L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers !tnd 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, 244 a Christchurch. McDoiigall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for v 'cab, 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, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 225 a Christchurch.



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 Hayes’ rjIIMBER YARDS. FBKSII SUPPLIES of BOARDS and SCANTLINGS, Flooring, Match Lining, Rusticating, Architraves, Skirtings, supe rior Totara Shingles, Well Timber, Laths, Firewood, &c., to hand daily at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B. —Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch lines, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 94.8 ]Sf ° 1 0 K 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. ORR & CO. In reference to the above we beg to state that we intend keeping a large 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. ASH~RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office. WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per lb at the Guakwan Office



Business Notices. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES* Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Ratos, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with ini* mediate attention. 223 a Wood & Co., Brewers and Ashburton. BOTTLERS, Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a C. Ray, Reaper and binder expert, ENGINEER, &c. Hie M'Connick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, Ac., Re paired at very reasonable terms. C. RAY, East Belt, near Wakanui Road. 100 a Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Block Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 931 WM. PATCHING. BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. NEA LA S HAS just received a large and well assorted Stock of BOOTS and SHOES of every description, especially suited for the present season, from the best Home markets. Being so over stocked, the advertiser is compelled to sell the same at wholesale prices. M. N. hopes that his numerous customers will take the present opportunity, during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, to furnish themselves with really fresh, new, and cheap goods. Men’s Elastic-side Boots, usually sold at 18s. to £1 —at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £1- -now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. 6d.—sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap. 764 Great reduction in WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lB > Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 lOi J Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dross Rings, Ac., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a



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 Kestaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch, George w. collinson (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, ■JjIEOM the A 1 Eesturant 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. 209 a PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Bailway Station, (next to Cockson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. S. LUCAS, 210 a Proprietor. 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 bo obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Meals at all hours. jES- Don’t forget the Address — PHILLIP HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 f BOOKS printed on the I shortest notice, at the Office of this Pape}:.