ware illegal They were taking • '■ of a aide wind to effect their purpose. TTin Worship stated that he hud cm ticipated such remarks as had j ist f from Mr Ivess, and had co mmit.. :.y taken particular care to iul<»:m e\v y Councillor of his intention in this direction. Or. Ivess said, under these circum stances, then the blame of their not being in attendance must fall on the Councillors’ own shoulders. TTia Worship thought he had been jnore liberal than would have been his opponents. Cr St. Hill spoke in very strong terms regarding this move-on the part of his Worship and his followers. He did not know if he should ever attend another meeting of the Council He was very indignant that because of a slight in formality, the decided wish of the majority of the Council should be ruth ‘ lessly thrust aside and made null and void by the minority. His feelings were so strong that they would not permit of his remaihing present. He then left the room. . . ~, Cr Harrison was also indignant at the personal remarks which had fallen from other members, and also at their conduct. He for his own part had been regular in attendance and had always voted con scientiously. - Cr Ivess replied at great length to Cr Harrison. - The amendment was then put, Crs Williamson, Harrison, Friedlander, and his Worship the Mayor voting in favor thereof, and Crs Ivess, Parkin, and Robin son against. It was therefore declared carried. On the original resolution being put the voting was reversed and it was lost. BALANCE SHEET. The balance sheet and report of auditors was read and adopted, and a meeting Was fixed for Tuesday next, at 2 o’clock, for the consideration thereof. BATE. The resolution passed at a previous meeting of the Council re striking of a rate was confirmed on the motion of Cr Ivess; and Crs Ivess, Harrison, and Friedlander were appointed to sign the roll ACCOUNTS. The passing of accounts for payment brought the meeting to a termination.

Damage done to Grass by Sheep.

In an address to the Indian Growers’ Association, Mr B. F. Magee said the following :—“ There is one thing about pasturing sheep that has been overlooked, viz., the damage done to the grass by being run over by the flock. While, I believe, one acre of good grass will keep - five, or maybe eight, sheep well, I do not believe 100 acres would keep 500 sheep. Five sheep would probably do but little damage to one acre, even though they were confined to it, they would make but few tracks over it in a day, and would easily find fresh grass every day. But suppose we put five hundred sheep on a " one hundred acre lot, if each five sheep would confine themselves to their own : particular acre, they would do well in summer; But they will not do this, . and here is where theory and practice : part company. Our five sheep start out to' graze, and the four hundred and ; ninety-five go along with them. Now, a' sheep is a dainty creature, aud likes • : clean food. So the hindermost part of the flock keep pushing ahead, paying little ‘or no attention to what has been already run over, and being in each ■ ■ ' ■ others way, each \rt>uld go over ten times as much ground, before it filled as it - ought. Going over the trail too frequently, and picking about refute for ■ grass, is, doubtless, what makes large flecks so liable to disease.

THE ASHBURTON OtJAEDIAN, TUESDAY; MA¥ 3, 1881.



Holloway’s Pills.—The changes of tem pera tureand weather frequently upset persons who are most caretul of their health, and most ' particular in their diets. These corrective, ■ purifying, and gentle aperient Pills are the best remedy for all defective actions of the digestive ■ organs; they augment the appetite, strengthen the stomach, correct biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from the system. Holloway’s Pills are composed of rare balsams, uumixed - with baser matter, and on that account are pe . culiarly well adapted for the young, delicate, and,aged. As this peerless medicine has gained ■ fame in the past, so will it preserve it in the future by its renova tingandinvigoratingqualities and its Incapacity of doing harm, —[Advt.]



Meetings- E OOT B A A GENERAL MEETING of the Ashbnrlon Football Club will be heldin Mr Foots’ office on WEDNESDAY EVEN ING, at 7 o’clock. ’ EGBERT MAYO, 709 a Hon. Sec.



A MEETING of the Sub-Committee ' appointed from the Local Industries Association, to enquire into the question of storting a Joint-stock Company to assist those persons who, from want of capital, ore unable to bring to perfection paying industries, invites all those having any tangible industry to bring forward of a remunerative character to meet them at the Town Hall Upper-room on WEDNES DAY, May 4th, at 1 7 p.m., so as to bring matters to an issue: AU information tendered will be held to bo strictly private and confidential. Tbo Managing Committee of the In dustrial Exhibition will also meet at the same place on May 4th, at 8 p.m. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 627 a Hon- Sec. ORTICULTUEAL SO.CIETY, The ANNUAL MEETING of the above will: held at Messrs Jacobson and , Ey ton’soffice on T CJBSDAY, May 3rd, at 'Sp.m, j ■* t Bl - ; - To recffivbtfce Committee’s report, and elect Officers and Managing Com ■ ffiitlflefbr ensuing year. The, outgoing Committee will meet pre- flame place at 7.30. S. E. POYNTZ, 77. , Hon. Sec. Ecclesiastical. OAIE H O LIO CHURCH. Ashburton; ' ' . Ist Mass, 9 o’clock; 2nd Mass, llo’clock, 1J -7 bn the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth •-i-“ ' Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. - ■■■ ' " • ’ ;■ RAKAIA : V Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the :, 'month. 6XO? • EDMUND P. COFFEY. To Let. f/hWLy. with purchasing clause, or EOR SALE—3O7 Acres of aGRI u CULTURAL LAND at Rangitata, on vObldstreamßun. " . For part iculars, apply to y., ... A. MOORE & CO., i:»0a I-' Christchurch. ,fnO JxET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, ~-JL { doing s good business, in a thriving - ponntry For particulars, apply i-tgt PoYJrrz and Co., Ashburton. 612 a T O L E T. "Several Two, Three) and Four-Roomed [OUS J - - 4&7ac<-, HOUSES to Let. Apply ,v i POYNTZ & CO.



Lost. LOb ■ -From the Hinds Out-Station. T.. o Bay HOUSES ; one branded UD cn ' t ar shoulder, the other CW on near i-1..-AA, r, with a number on the off shoulder. Any person returning the above horns to the Hinds Out-Station will bo rewarded. A. McCOLL, 599 a Rangitata Station. Public Notices. R. V. NOTICE ÜBL I C LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMEND MENT ACT, 1874. NOTICE is hereby given that, in pur suance of the above Acts the An nual Meeting of the Licensing Commis s;oners for the Districts of Ashburton, Rakaia, and Mount Somers, will be held in the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the 7th day of June next, at the hour of noon, for the purpose of considering all applications under the provisions of the aforesaid Aot3 ‘ W. MARTIN, Clerk, Licensing Court. Licensing Court, Ashburton, May 2nd, 1881. 703 a Ashburton borough council. Notice is hereby given that, in ac cordance with clause 4 2 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876, the Burgess List for 1881-2 and the Defaulters’ List, are now open for Inspection, at the Town Clerk’s Office till the 18th day of May, 1881. All Objections thereto must be in writing, in the form of the 6th schedule of the Act, addressed to me, and delivered at my Office on or before the 18th day of May, 1881. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 2nd May, 1881. 707 a



HBURTON MILLS. OWNERS of GRISTS will be CHARGED Id and 2d per bushel respec tively for CLEANING First and Second Class WHEAT, in addition to the charge for Grinding. HENRY BOWERS 629 a (For Saunders Brothers). MILLS. Having taken the above Mills, I beg to inform farmers and the public generally that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and hope, by turning out a first-class article, to merit a share of public support. Gristing on the usual terms. Cash buyer of grain. JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 376 a IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns of Akaroa, from British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of no matter how long standing. Veridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminere, or White Ointment, for all swellings and inflammation in any part of the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each, Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. Thesa drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. Address : MRS C. BURNS, Akaroa. 697 a Tenders



Ashburton county council. TENDERS are invited for WATER RACE passing Dromore, in four contracts, each about seven (7) miles in length. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council Chambers, and tenders, en dorsed “ Tender water race,” addressed to the Chairman, will bo received not later than 11 o’clock a. m. on WEDNES DAY, the 4th May, 1881. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, April 25, 1881. 626 a pjlO ARTIZANS. TENDERS are hereby invited for the ERECTION of SHEEP-DIP and WOOL SCOURING APPARATUS, in concrete and brickwork, at the Coldstream home stead. Plans and specifications for same can be seen at the office of the Ashburton Mail , at Ashburton. Tenders, addressed to the “ Manager, Coldstream estate,” will be received at the same place up till 12 o’clock noon on SATURDAY, the 7th of May, 1881. C. H. DOWDING, 695 a Manager. TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the sth day of May next, for REPAIRING and MAINTAIN ING the following ROADS, up to the 31st August next:— 1. Great South Road, 2i miles. 2. Bushy Park Road, 2 § miles. 3. Chertsey Boundary Road, 4£ miles. 4. Acton River Road, 7 miles. 5. Kyle Road, miles. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman, South Rakaia Road Board. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, 623 a Clerk to Board.



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. price oIFe PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements are very reasonable.



Matson, Ccz, 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 44q W. H. Guudry.



W. H. GUN DRY, ■gSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick's, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



£2,000 AND £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDDY, Ashburton.



STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon approved security, repayable by instalments, in ac cordance with the rules of the Society. For particulars, apply to W. H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., EAST STREET. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property, including Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Por Sale.



THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from the freeholders to offer FOR SALE by Private Treaty— T. S. 104, situated in Tancred street, on which are erected Two substanti ally-built and roomy SHOPS and DWELLING-HOUSES. Also, Lots 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, part of R.S. 8767, containing about 1£ acres. These Sections adjoin the properties of Messrs Orr and Sheppard, and, from their prox imity to the town, form a desirable site for a private residence. Apply* Poyntz and Co., 595 East street.



Educational. MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Mooie street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms, per quarter, for each subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday, from half-past three to half-past four, one guinea per quarter. 397 a Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New Zea land. On Monday an “ extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christchurch.— T. B. Ckaig, Agent for Canterbury. 612 a Money. Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH, 259 a WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. API TAL “£IOOO,OOO. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. MoDOWALL, Manager, Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. QASH STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street, J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto —“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a Fast street.



T. Bullock. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, presently in occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjlO PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING A BACON CURING FACTORY. FOR SALE CHEAP— -4 Sections on the South East Town Belt, containing 1 Acre. Capital site for Bacon Curing Establish ment. Arrangements can be made for suitable buildings to be erected on the site. Purchasers will only be required to pay current rate of interest on the outlay. For further particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK.



T 0 FARMERS. 275 ACRES 275 NEAR ASHBURTON, TO LET FOR ONE CROP OF WHEAT. Tenders, addressed to the Undersigned, will be received up to FRIDAY, 15th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. JjlOR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft Gin RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. T O E COTTAGE in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr J. S. Savage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. • Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AX THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 66 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakanux, 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 Acx-es, all fenced, and a portion of it in English grass, on Lagmhor run. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make, a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles fxom the town of 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, subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with a never failing stx-eam. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, 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 \ all fenced 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 English 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. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. 339 —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 cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 903,906, East street North, also T.S. 77L corner of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TINWALD TOWNSHIP.



Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class laml, 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. 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 it, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5- roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot 34, 35, each % acre, Mayo’s Block; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12. Trevorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal, terms of payment. 278 —First-class land, good site for priva e house. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately m the occupation of Mr Geo. Worner. There is a three-si ailed stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. For full particulars, apply to v T BULLOOK, 21a Estate Agent



Dan Henderson and Co. i Public Notice.



QUILL & 0 0., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, Beg most respectfully to inform the in habitants of Ashburton, and all the Farmers in the district, that they have this day THEIR BUSINESS I AS AjUGTIONEERS & GENERAL j COMMISSION AGENTS, j To Messes y. HENDERSON & CO., And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask as milch or more for their successors. , i QUILL & CO., Auctioneers,



reference to the above, DAN. HENDERSON, Who will act as principal in the new firm, and an old resident in Ashburton, asks his friends to give him a lift, and they may depend that he will do his best for them. DAN. HENDERSON & CO., AUCTIONEERS 452 a



Busin cr" lt TjVVERY man Iffc for all the rest, and let im man take care for himself, for all is but fortune, ’ so said Shakespeare ; but Aitken, The Baber, thinks that it is desirable to look after one’s self, and while thanking his friends and customers for their liberal support accorded to him during the past few months, would ask for a continuance of their favors, and at the same time respectfully request those who have not yet accorded him a shave of their custom, to GIVE HIM A TURN. Best bread cash. Cakes, Pastry, &c., of all kinds. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBU RTON 465 a James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sizes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterproof Clothing, at reasonable prices. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck. Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced prices. 687 a WM. PATCHING.



Marsh & Groves. BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Oakes always on hand. lanored Street, Ashburton. 932



O T ICE. 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. PDDDICOMBE & 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. WC. DAYIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., . having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work' entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. V ork manship guaranteed. Note the Address — W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. So7a iW T HE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME brings about its changes. “Procrastination is the thief of Time,” and believing in the wisdom of the old saw, Eobert Murray, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Has taken Time by the forelock. The cold weather of winter succeeds the warmth of genial autumn, as surely as the night succeeds the day. Light and warmth are essential to a successful prose cution of a watchmaker’s business, and ROBERT MURRAY has sought and found a new site, which combines these essentials with- a FRONTAGE to the MAIN STREET. He has now REMOVED



To the shop lately occupied by Mr. J. S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., EAST STREET, Next door to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Where his old friends will find him, and new ones will be welcome. R. Gr. Ruxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAYING received a large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all kinds; also a well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow and broad, for Riding Pants, Pantaloons, 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 prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 t) Riding and Walking Pants, from ... ... ••• 110 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 4 10 0 Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R G. Buxton 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. Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Address — R. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, - - k ASHBURTON. 634



Businefr "'Vices. E Vv ARRIVALS OF WINTER DRAPERY. Friedlander Bros. ABE NOW SHOWING THEIB FIRST SHIPMENT OF WINTER DRAPERY, COMPBISING ALL THE NOVELTIES. Being Dieeot Imfobtebs of Goods arriving every month, well selected from the best houses at Home by their own buyer, they are able to SELL CHEAPER than any other house in town. The in habitants ofJAshburton and the surround ing districts will find it to their advantage to give them a call before purchasing elsewhere.



THE MANTLE DEPARTMENT Contains a great variety of LADIES’ BLACK CLOTH JACKETS (braid, fringe, and fur trimmings), from 14s. ULSTERS (in Children’s, Maids’, and Ladies’), from 4s 6d. | SKIRTS—BIack Quilted Alpaca, from 6s 6d ; also, a large assortment in Felt and Italian Cloth. SHAWLS—Tartans, square and long, of finest quality; Winter Wraps of all kinds, including the noted Himalayan (registered), of which we have only a limited number left. IN THE DRESS DEPARTMENT We are showing a Choice Assortment, consisting of Satin Clotns in black and all the leading shades ; also, Pompadours, Serges, Carmelites, Alpacas, Russel and Persian Cords in black and colored; French Merinos in all colors, 44-inch wide, 3s 6d per yard. We invite special attention to the FANCY DEPARTMENT, Including the latest styles in Seal, Velvet, and Black Straw Hats and Turbans, Black Straw Bonnets; Bonnet Silks, Satins, Velvet and Plush Trimmings, Feathers, Plumes, Flowers, etc. Ladies’ Two-buttoned Josephine Kid Gloves, First Choice, Black, and Colored ; also, Paris Kid Gloves from 3s, Lisse and Muslin Frillings in white and old gold, Ribbons in all leading shades, Swansdown Trimmings, Knotted Lace, and Seaweed Silk Fringes, Ladies’ Silk Umbrellas, Corsets, Underclothing, Hosiery, etc., etc., in great variety. THE MANCHESTER DEPART MENT Is not to be excelled in Longcloths, Shirt ings, Twills in Horrockses, Crewdson’s, Hawkins’, and other makes ; English, Welsh, Saxony, and Kaiapoi Flannels. Sheetings, Table Napkins, Quilts and Toilet Covers, White, Scarlet, Blue, and Grey Blankets.



IN THE HABERDASHERY DEPARTMENT. Every article required will be found. OUR OUTFITTING DEPART MENT. Is now replete with the most fashionable and serviceable goods. Boys’ Knickerbockers and Tunic Suits. Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits. Boys’ and Youths’ Hats, in large variety. Boys’ and Youths’ Trousers and Vests. Boys’ and Youths’ Moleskin Trousers. Boys’ and Youths’ Crimean Shirts. Collars, Braces, Ties, Etc., Etc., Etc. Men’s Tweed Galatea Sac and Paget Suits, Men’s Waterproof Coats, Men’s Blouses and Overalls (Patented), American Duck Shirts, Scarves, Collars, Socks and Half-Hose of every descrip tion, &c., &c. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES of Colonial Manufacture. We invite special attention to a well selected lino of GENTS’ SILK UMBRELLAS. From Ten Shillings. Implements, &c. To farmers, we can specially offer, at reduced prices, an extensive stock of PLOUGHS, HARROWS, DRAYS, CHAFFCUTTERS, and CORNCRUSH ERS of various makes. Corrugated Iron of the best brands, Fencing Wire, and Fencing material, consisting of Posts, Rails, Stakes, Staples, and Wire Strainers. We invite further inspection to the IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT, And have determined to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates.



A large stock of BBH Rod and Bar Iron ; also of Blacksmiths’ and Farriers’ Tools always on hand. THE GROCERY DEPARTMENT Is now well stocked with new seasons teas in half-chests and boxes, superior, Mauritius Sugars, Brown and White, Crystals and Counters, Crushed Loafs, Currants, Elemes, Sultanas, Muscatells, Jordan and Shell Almonds, etc., etc. A large stock of English and Colonial Lollies, Jams, Jellies, etc. THE CHINA AND GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT IS WELL FITTED tTP. Inspect our stock before purchasing elsewhere. AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



Business Notices. DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU RE AND BEDDING MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNESALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. Miss Buckman, French milliner and dress maker, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSINESS in the above line, nd from her long experience in the Leading Houses of Sydney and Mel bourne, can guarantee the Best Styles, combining Elegance and Durability. Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to making. A perfect fit can be guaranteed, as Miss Buckman cuts and measures by a thoroughly practical system,saving ladies the unnecessary trouble of fitting and try ing on, which is often incurred by going to an inexperienced dressmaker. Address—M. BUCKMAN, Peter street, Ashburton, adjoining R.. G. Ruxton’s Tailoring and Outfitting Establishment, near Quill’s Commercial Hotel. 80a A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Eay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT.



The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakantji Rd. QHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS !! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always on hand a good assort ment of General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. Clothing.—ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy Trousers, which will be sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women’s, and children’s, at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of Groceries, etc. Families ia and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the beat way possible. Wines and Spirits of the beat brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added.



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 Corned Beef from Mutton ... Sausages 3d. to 5cL 2id. to 4d. l|<L to 3d. 6d. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 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. 93C William Revell (Late of Ashburton Forks), XT" AS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with prpmptitude and despatch, ajqd>at reason able prices.