THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1881.



Wanted. WANTED— A General SISRV.. .T for the country. Apply to Sirs. W. T. Davtson, Town Hall, Ashbuiton. • 20a jyi O BAK E R S. WANTED—A second HAND for a Bake-house. Apply, Office of this Paper WANTED, Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery of all sorts to Repair. Gold and steel Watch-hands ; all descrip tions of Watch-glasses. Brooch-pins, all at Gd.l; each. Parker, Watchmaker, directly opposite Public School. 10a "TTTANTED TO SELL Twenty-five VV SECTIONS, Wakandi Road. Apply to Patching, Tent-maker, East Street. 898 TANTED, TENDERS for FUR CHASE of 250 Acres LAND, six miles, : from Hinds, next Mr. Pyes. Water, 20ft. Half Fenced. Sixty Acres Ploughed. Tetms—lo per cent, cash, 15 per cent, in twelve months, balance per arrangement. Tenders to C. Howard, Woodend, by February 10th. No tender necessarily accepted. 944



Tlf ANTED 1 KNOWN, That HENRY’S yv r PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saunders’ Buddings, Bast Street, Ashburton, are open DAILY, from 0 am. till 5 p.m. Portraits taken in any weather. Great Reductionin Pride. 606 WANTED KNOWN—The Largest and Best Stock of Sadpiery is toJfeloundat theshop of S. STEPHENS, Tinwald. Good strong Cart Collars from iSsT; Cart Winkers, Bs. 6d.; Plough Back-bands. 6s, cash ; Carfc Saddles and Breechens, from 50a.; Reaping Machine Pole Straps, 2s. Farmers will make a-gteat saving hy -buying of S. Stephens, Saddler, Tinwald. ' KNOWN, Ashburton . 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 qf : 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- Anpretves, Labor Agent, Book seller and Stationer, East street, South. , . ,a . i . i 027



TYTANTED KNOWN—That a Church W f/ bf Iffiglaftd minister's wife writes that she saves Ten' Shillings a Fortnight by ' ’ using : : Harper , T-welvetrees’ "Villa Washier, Wringer, and Mangier, com bined fifed;' although she permits- no rubbing, the clothes.are beautifully white, and riitich deaner than when done by hand| >! whilfei : thb saving in mending has befen" afeto'iiishing. ’ Sold‘by J. HERN, Range Maker and, Importer, of Manchester and Tuam streets, Christ church; Price—£9loa. 700 • «■ ; ;Ranted known. SOMERSET LIVERY AND BAIT :T “{ ‘ STABLES. HAf- V*-*ig ' ' to inform the publicthat he has taken the above "t fipiff Mr. - Bossenberg, and is ( extensive repairs. and saddle horses on.hire. Lowest pieces and best attention. 852 Meetings. IrO&T.-UTnity DifeREE TEMPLE, i. ; Second and Third Degree MEET INOi 'fefad Election 6f Officers, on TUES DAY! EVENING, at 8 o’clock, at the Temtdar'H3dl.----THOMAs WinLiAMS, D.T. -V ' 6 a H~ GRTICJULTURAL SOCIETY AiMEETING •of the COMMITTEE of the 1 above will be held at Messrs. Jacobson and'Ey ton's Office on TUES DAYi February Ist, at 8 p. m. - ‘-Business— : ' : *• ' To'arrange details in connection with ■ the Show. - S. K. POYNTZ, 16a . : :: _ - - Hon. Sec.



ashbubton permanent BUILD- iND SOCIETY. THE Monthly Meeting of the above j Society will be held in Mr. Bollock’s office. TO-MORRO W (Tuesday) EVEN ING, froim 6.30 to 8.30. Sobaodmtitma will be received at the Secretary is office, Burnett Street, between the of = 9 o’clock and 4 p.m to moi±ow,<and at Mr-Bollock’s office, from 6.3(1 to &30 to-morrow evening. ■■ J. WARD, ; Sfa 5 -' : 1 Secretary. .^Tenders. ;t si;-. & $ £ R S. T TENDERS are iprvited for BUILDING a GRAIN> STORE. Flans and specifica tiona. nffl.y be seen jat i the offices of the nndejniffMed-!,,. Tenders most be sent in not UiSSDAY (noon), the Ist ; ; FRIEDLANDER BROS. Notices. R. E. ■TO%. next sitting of the DISTRICT COtfjffi, Ashburton, . will be AD- the Ist to the loth Py order, K ' W- MARTIN, ' r j ; Clerk District Coort. Diftnpt Court .o^c9j Ashburton, 31st Jan.,lßßl 25a



t Y.LU i>T. . PURSUANT to Section Fifty-four of the Property Assessment Act, 1879 Ncdjoeis Hereby Given that: a Board of Beviewegs for the Canterbury District Trill, on MIDDAY, the 7th day of February; next, and date following, as mentioned tmlow, at Teh o’clock in the Forenoon*; at, the Road Board Office, 4 Kirwee, sit determine Objec tions to Assowipents made in respect of mentioned. >- T ' Dated this 21st day of January, 188 L J. SPERRY, Commissioner, District—xljondayi District—Mon ,:V -.-'-a—7th‘. Fe th,.. ikatu?. Road District — ■- y - ‘Road ’/District— :Btb;';- xUGsdayj &m&s&ssssx'-. a* ft* £•-iXd< • BDIAJf :is published every i hotofsof holing - Thisis weekly



Public Notices. i Sli. URTON 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. 910 COUNTY COUNCIL. ALTERATION TO POUND liY-L UVS, In terms of Section 80 of “ The Coun ties Act, 1870,” notice is given that a SPECIAL MEETING of this Council will take place immediately after the Ordinary Meeting on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd February, 1881, to confirm or otherwise the following resolution, viz.: — Resolved—“ That all Poundkeepers be instructed to advertise all animals impounded, whatever their number may be.” By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Jan. 10th, 1881. 950



SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. COUNTY SALE YARDS. In accordance with Clause 80 of “ The Counties Act, 1876,” notice is hereby given, that a SPECIAL MEETING of this Council will he held immediately after the Ordinary Meeting, on WED NESDAY, 2nd February, 1881, to con firm or otherwise the following proposed Rules and Regulations for the County Sale Yards, namely : 1. The sale of Sheep to commence at 11.30 a.m. sharp. 2. The sale of Pigs to follow Sheep. 3. The sale of Cattle to follow Pigs. 4. The sale of Horses to follow Cattle. 5. The Auctioneer who has his Sheep in Pen No. 1 to commence at 11.30 6. Sheep, Cattle, &c., to be sold in con secutive order, according to the number on the Pens. 7. Any Auctioneer failing to begin sell ing when his turn comes will lose it. 8. No Stock will be allowed to leavj the Yards without an order from the Auctioneer or his Agent. 9. The Lessees will not hold them selves responsible for Stock left in the Yards. 10. For Special Sales, arrangements to be made with the Lessees of the Yards. a.m.



Scale of Fees. Sheep—ls. per score per day. Sheep—ls. per score per night, yard or paddock. Rama —Double fees will be charged. , Pigs—4d. per head per day. Pigs —4d. per head per night. Cattle—6d. per head per day. Cattle —Gd. per head per night, yard or paddock. Horses—2s. 6d. each per day. Horses—2s. 6d. per night for first night, yard or paddock. Horses—ls. each per night after first night, yard or paddock. Drafting Sheep other than Sale days— 2s. 6d. for first 100 or fraction of 100, and the rate of Is. for 100 after that. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, January 10th, 1881. 949 TtyTOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. 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 bo 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.



C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jr., Clerk to the Mount Somers 934 Road Board. JIyfOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. 'TAKE 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 he 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 silting of the said Court. W. B. COMPTON, Overseer. Jan. 15th, 1881. 963 JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne 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 wife Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.— No charge for titling if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK, Sole Agents in New Zealand— ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624 Christchurch.



McDougairs Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true .specific for Scab, 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 601 b. kegs, by EGBERT WILKIN & CO., / New Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch.



HEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, CHHisXOHUpCH *- 671



Public Notices. Y. R. Land district of canter bury. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Sale by Auction of Town, Suburban, and Rural LANDS, will be held at Messrs. Davies and Winter’s Salerooms, South Rakaia, On TUESDAY, the Bth of February next, At Twelve o’clock. The Lands to be offered consist of sections in the Towns of Rakaia, Ash burton, Arowhenua, Orari, and Horndon ; Suburban Lands at Rakaia and Orari ; and Rural Section 25,358, at Albury. Sale-lists may be seen at the Railway Stations at Rakaia, Ashburton, Orari, and Temuka ; or obtained at the Land Office, Christchurch. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, Bth January, 1881. 945



FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS I R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. HE 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. Craig, Agent for Canter -11. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT), RAKAIA. 60 Publications. bury. 816



Public Companies. OTIC E. THE CASWELL SOUND MARBLE, PORTLAND CEMENT, AND MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED), NEW ZEALAND. Capital—£so,ooo, in 10,000 Shares of £5 each. Calls—ss. on Application ; ss. on Allot ment ; balance, as required, in Calls of 10s. per Share at intervals of not less than three months. Provisional Directory ; Hon. E. Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.R., J.P. ; Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., J.P. ; Hon. J. A. Bonar, M.L.C., J.P. ; A. M'Rae, Esq. ; W. H. Pilliet, Esq., J.P.; W. Stocks, Esq. ; W. Hutcheson, Esq., M.H.R., J.P., Mayor, Wellington ; E. W. Mills, Esq., J.P. ; McLean W. Jack, Esq., Mayor, Hokitika; R. N. J. Reeves, Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhouse, Esq., J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; J. R. George, Esq., A.M.1., C.E. ; A. S Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of New Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Buller, Lewis and Gully.



Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be received until the 31st day of JANUARY, 1881, and can be made through the Bank of New Zealand, or any of its branches in New Zealand and Australia, or from the Company’s Broker, Me. Chables Pvb, Store, Winslow, from whom Prospectuses and Forms can also be obtained. Specimens of this Marble took the First Prize at the late Sydney Exhibition, and are being exhibited in the New Zealand Court of the one now being held at Mel bourne. Note —The prospect* of this Company are exceptionally favorable, large divi dends and great increase in value of shares being a comparative certainty ; but for further particulars we refer to the Pro spectus, which can be obtained as above. THE SHARE LIST CLOSES ON JAN. 31st, 1881. All Shares will be allotted by Priority of Application. 868 mHE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE X ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F. I. A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch —A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON —1880-1881.



SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its care for sale in the London market. This being One of the leading depart : ments of the Company’s'business', and an expert and practical staff beirig employed by its London House especially to superb tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company's Cathedral Square Christchurch. BiT7 THE GUARpiAN is on. every Tea Table in Ashburton.



T. Bullock. THE Undersigned begs to intimate to former' constituents and settlers generally that he lias 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. BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Houses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer ■reapers and binders. FOR SALE, cheap, one of Deering’s celebrated WIRE BINDERS, Harvest King; also, one of Osborne’s STRING BINDERS. T. BULLOCK. FOR S> LE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING 236 acres 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE--Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. 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 —A Quarter acre of good land, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of four rooms. Terms liberal. 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. 1710 R SALE,—Ten SHARES in the j Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company. T. BULLOCK.



rjl O LET. To Let, at a very low rental, Two Two-roomed COTTAGES. T. BULLOCK. mO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ- J- ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK. 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. 05 ~ 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), I 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. For Sale. O {I SALE. Three WOOD’S WIRE BINDERS, in good order, For Sale, Cheap. 11a PUNN & RAY. O E SALE. A PEERING TWINE BINPER, almost new ; has only cut a few acres, and can be seen working. Apply to 7a FRIEPLANDER BROS. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following A HI G HLY-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, current rates 896 Poyntz & Co.



WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Guardian” office, 1 fhe Kai^ajf



Quill and Co. COUNTY COUNCIL SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Ist, 1881. QUILL & CO. have received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction, at the above yards, on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Ist, 1881, 700 MIXED SKEEP 700 Prime Fat Mutton. QUILL AND 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, 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 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, 30a. per rase of two dozen pints, and 925. per case of four dozen half-pints



Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ashbukxon. 333g-995c T QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA , TION, No. 1, ON XHE DUNEDIN CUD, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each- First Horse ... ... ... ... £l4O. Second Horse ..V ... ... 90 Third Horse ... ... ... 50 Other starters and nonstarters . ' ... ... 25JQ to obtained at all the Hotels.



Matson, Cc::, 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, Eat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in thsir hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING M ACHINES



Businesn Notices. J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cbistchdrch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by Iris hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.] CL. 52 02 Q Q 3 Q J. F. Strata, Watchmaker, from it* London A n 02 S P 3 N a. & 9 H Pj ft. ? H He imports direct—Watches, Clocks, Jewellery and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany and America. £ s. d. English Silver Hunting Levers from 4 10 0 American Waltham Levers, from 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 G Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23a



F L U B L O W OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING "6-ss. GO TO jZS" 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. STR E E T A I L O R EAST L U B L 0 W T A 1 B 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 MADE FROM £3-16-0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. P'T' 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.



Marsh & Groves. •pANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. IAJfOKBD Stkbet, Ashburton. 932



OTIOE TO "P All ER S. The. undersigned PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their, warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oapiaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station, Ua P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Christchurch,



Busine' Notices. A NEW D! i'ARTURE. DAWN OF A > EW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. ONE <>f 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. Gd. Men’s TROUSERS from 18s 6d. 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.)



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2W. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912



Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN. & CHAFF STORE, £JAS 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 EYERETTBROS., 908 Havelock street, Ashburton.



Thomas Williams, TIN W ALD, jgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 A 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. 986 M EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874 J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF I)RUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2to 9 and 7 to 8 p.m. 930 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TT7TSH to notify to Farmers, Con- VV 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. Drum 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, Brice Lists on application. 688



Business Notices. B. GL Buxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR* HAA'ING received a large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all. kinds; also a well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow and broad, for Riding Pants, Pantaloons, Ac. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list of prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 16 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from ... ... ... 110 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 4 10 0 Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R. G. Ruxxon 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. R UX T O N, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634



PRACTICAL AVATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. Robert 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 ELECTRO-PLATE, in Spoons, Forks, Teapots, Cruet-frames, &c. Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, Ac. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. 730c-960 rjIINWALD STORE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-organised my Business, 1 am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, Ac., &c. Information as to where Harvesting may be obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows : Monday—Great South road to Wins low, Hinds, Maronan, and Wester field Plains. Tuesday and Friday—Winslow, Chat moss, Windermere, Willoughby. Wednesday Waterton and Long beach. Thursday—M'Lean’s road to Wester field, Hinds, Maronan, &c.



C. P. H. T E P H S ON, General Storekeeper, Tinwald. 904 Wood & Co., BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, As&bubton WINNERS of First and Second Prize# for Ale and Porter at the Agri cultural Show at Christchurch and Ash burton.—All Orders promptly attended to. 375 J. E. 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 aa 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. Tancred strbbt, Ashburton. 880 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AVELING & PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on tale for next season, Wood’s and ether makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire and extras for all kinds of Wire Binders. Sections fov all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth's Combines, sft: Drum. CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards fw fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 614 East street. 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 si reet. All work kept in repair lor twelve months. oea