would haye a and then they Wbuld have to dnaolro -again in, any, six months, And Mr Ormond would lie ie sponsible for all that trouble and ex* pence. On the motion of Mr Beethara, the House adjourned at 12.15.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for ihe opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE PLOUGHING MATCH DINNER.

To thb Editor Slß,—ln the issue of the Ashburton Mail of the 19th inat. is a letter on “ Ploughing match arrangements, signed “R. W. Shearman." As a simple ploughman. I would ask you to insert a ■ few lines in your paper to give expression to my feelings on the subject. Mr Shearman states that, in the year 185(1 he was a “ pantry .boy. ” Supposing in the year 1 he had been a scullion maid, does that affect Mr Sam Brown’s letter in the Guardian— “ Ploughing Arrangements? ” In that letter ..Mr Brown simply argues that the catering for the dinner ehould he a matter for‘“public tender.” Mr Jameson in his letter entirely exonerates himself from any charge of “ favoritism and patronage. ” But, sir, does that exonerate the com mittee of the Agricultural Association, or rather, I .should say, justify them in selecting any one publican to cater for the dinner 1 It appear* to mo that Mr Shear man, in his letter, however satirical it may appear, fails to answer the simple question —-Should not “ every and all Ploughing “ Match Dinners be open, to public ten der.”—l am, Ac., Odd Turnips. Ashburton,' July 20th, 1881. [The subject now being thoroughly ventilated, the discussion, so far as our columns are concerned, must cease.—Ed. ft] *

ABOLITION OF THE LAW OF ENTAIL.

To thb Editor.

Sib, —Seeing the law against entail has passed, or is likely to pass, in our Parlia ment, I would like to know how it will affect the Church (as it is termed). I think it is- high time the broad acres in their possession' werA disentailed for the good of the community, which, I suppose, is the object of the Act. There may be an argument brought forward that this is a Church of England settlement; but since it has proved a failure in that respect, seeing the majority of us did not come here under the banner of any parti cular religion, I should like to see a fair discussion on this important matter, as it is bound to come to pass sooner or later, —l am, Ac., J. C. Ashburton, July 20,1881.

the Ashburton guardian, Thursday, jury ai, issi.



Small-pox in Sydney.—As we were going to press, we received a cablegram from Sydney stating that no fresh cases of ■mall-pox had occurred. Redistribution of Seats Bill.—A public meeting' of the electors of this district is now under consideration, for the purpose of considering the Bill and its particular iheasuros as regards this district. Next Wednesday evening is the time fixed for the meeting. Pigeon Race.— At the Pigeon-flying Race from Timaru to Christchurch this morning, in connection with the Poultry Show, there were ten starters. Mac quarie’s Pilot was first, Macquarie’s Rake second, Novice’s Pirate third. Time—2 hours 52 minutes 57 seconds.



Lost. LOST— On Sunday mo Council Chambers House, small GOLD Cl rewarded on bringing sam Honan, Triangle.' ; ‘ Gazette in Bank: ■J^OTICE— The Ashbu It a Gazette for all nol Debtors and Creditors Ar IN THE DISTRICT ASHBURTON, H ASHBURTON. In the matter of the Debtc Act, 1876, tbe JActj same, and of ~ the PAR PATTORSON, contractor, a debtor. This is notify that P« Ashburton, in the Provii Canterbury, contractor, h; • statenfentthat he is una engagements with bis first meeting of creditors the District Courthouse, THURSDAY, the 28th.di at aleVob o’clock in the fo Dated this 21st day of. W. Mi ( BBAKSOH & PtJKNELL, Solicitors for debtor. SATURDAY, 23 OATS. 0 R T. BULLOCK 1 BY PUBLIC A 1 AT HIS ROOMS, m On above date, 2gQ BUSHELS < In lots to suit pi Sale at Two c Late Advertise BirUUUOUB bU DCU T. 298 c SATURDAY 23 BAZAA



r Meetings. ' Y * Thistle lodge, 627, s.c., ASHBURTON. The Regular Monthly MEETING of the above Lodge will be held THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at the 8 Masonic Hall, Tancred street, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren invited. By order of the R.W.M. G. GAUKRODGER, 290 c Hon. Sec. Amusements. 4 SHBURTON COUNTY PLOUGH- A IKG MATCH. TUESDAY, :6tu JULY, 1881. A Farmer’s Ball Will be held in the Town Hall on tbs above date, under the auspices of the Ploughing Match Committee. Dancing to commence at half-past eight. Liberal Refreshments provided. Gentlemen’s single tickets ... 7s 6d. Ladies ... ... ... ... 5s Double tickets 10s (Id. May be obtained at Shearman’s Hotel or from the Secretary. 234 c SEAL IN THE WORLD. WHERE 1 AT THE TOWN HALL ASSEMBLY ROOMS. , Have you seen it ?—No. —Then go and see it at once, before you lose the oppor tunity, which you will never have again. To be seen on SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING, The largest and brightest Seal ever . witnessed in the world, caught within nine miles of Ashburton. This is the only opportunity the public of Ashburton will have to see it as it is to travel round the world, and we would tell them net to lose the wonder for the sake of a shilling, as it , is only for one day. Come, rain or no rain, or it will be too late. Admission Is; Children half price. ■eyygWCTH. mini Publications. j “ A RE WE TO STAY HERE V —A s /\ paper on the New Zealand Public Works Policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the Crown Lands and the Incidence of Tax ation, by a Colonist of 22 years standing, ‘ price Is, can bo obtained at Office of this . Paper. f Tenders. \ .— j SOMERS ROAD BOARD, t TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : Contract No. 40—Re-formation and < Metalling 22 Chains Singletree road, near North Ashburton bridge. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, where ten ders, addressed to the Chairman, will be . received until 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 23rd inst. The lowest or any tender not necesarily accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun. , r 276 c Surveyor. Por Sale. ONE DUST. Bone Bust ON SALE, in large or nail quantities. Prices, £6 10s and 5 10s per ton. )5c MAYO & HUNT. o N SALE BY THE SIGNED. UNDER- Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, Tom £l3 upwards. Horse Gear ;om £lolos, simple strong and compact. 98a POYNTZ & CO. O R S E. “A small FARM of 75 Acres, within x miles of Ashburton, on favorable srms. POYNTZ & CO. O R S E. A FARM of 300 Acres, all sown down to heat, well and securely Fenced, abun mtly watered, and within easy access of Railway Station. Also, 200 Acres of good LAND to Let for topping, or For Sale on a purchasing ause. Two well-finished three-roomed COT AGES, situated on a Quarter-Acre of and, on the East Town Belt, close to le High School. These cottages are now let to good mants, at a fair rental, and will be sold a easy terms of payment. 35a POYNTZ AND GO O R S E. T.S. 860. Theis section will bo sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO. have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUG Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District and will be sold a bargain, on easy terras of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO. K" 0 TIC E . MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. Mr W. H. Puddicombb is authorised to collect money and transact' all business s in connection with The Ashburton s , 5 Guardian in the Mount Somers and Alfbrd Forest, districts. W. H. ZOUCH, c J Proprietor.



Matson, COS, and Go. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, AUGUST, 2. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, ’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 44g J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS A- COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, Ac. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlandeu Bugs, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the.arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will he well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. iTSTITH reference to the above, our f V name is a sufficient guarantee that ny business entrusted to our care will eceivo every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May. 23, 1881. 880 a W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, STATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, AS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. G, 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, Ac., &c., Arc. TNE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. 22,000 Airo £3,500 0 LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, a Freehold Security, at lowest current ite of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. DANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY, he Undersigned is prepared to receive [ications for Loans upon approved irity, repayable by instalments, in ac lance with the rules of the Society, particulars, apply to F W H. GUNDRY, mt for Standard Fire Insurance Co., EAST STREET. ’ANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, le Company is prepared to take risks all kinds of Property, including wing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, irrent rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 1 Agent, East street, Ashburton. iutim ■■■■ 1 m—■—aiiiLiMinwiiiw rc* Educational. [NO CLASS.—A Class for )UNG MEN will he Commenced lek, the Tonic Sol-Fa, lending to iff Notation, will he used, every Monday, and Thursday s from Bto 9. Terms, one guinea •ter, in advance. Apply at once. Organ, second-hand, for sale, . stops. H. J. Weeks, Cameron Vest. 931 a Public Notices. T7IALING COACH ’J Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Christ church, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north end oftho Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up and coming down. __ . 229 c ADAM JACKSON, DR. MAOBEAN STEWART, of Ashburton, las Commenced the Practice of his Pro fession in Christchurch. Temporary Residence —The House ori ;inally occupied by the late Dr Oamp iEXiL in COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent’s Brewery, Christchurch. 119 c Railway tariff. Copies of the New Scale of Fares and Charges on the New Zealand Railways can now be procured At Office of this Paper.



Public Notices- COUNTY Ploughing Match. Under tlie auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. I TUESDAY, 2Gth JULY, 1881. In the Paddock ADJOINING THE COUNTY SALE YARDS. Class I—Three-furrow plough. First prize, £C ; second, £4. Class 2—Two-furrow plough. First prize, £5 ; third, £3. Class 3—Two-furrow plough; for per sons who have never taken a prize. First prize, £4 ; second, £2. Class 4—Single-firrow plough. First prize, £4 ; second £2. Class s—Single-furrow plough ; for boys under 17. First prize, £4 ; second £2. SPECIAL PRIZES. Friedlander Brothers—Horse collar, for the best team on the ground. Reid and Gray—Set of harrows, value £7, for the best work done with their two or three-furrow ploughs. W. Anderson—Pair of blinkers, for the best kept set of harness. W. Patching—Horse cove 1 , for the best croomed horses. T. Chambers— A pair of watertight boots, for the best finish in the two-furrow class. Poyntz and Co.—Set of Hasten and Beattie’s harrows, for the best ploughing in the field. D. Fitzpatrick —A pair of watertight boots, for the best feering in the boys’ class. P. and D. Duncan —Implements, value £5, second prize in class 2. ENTRIES must be made with the secretary not later than 4 o’clock on HONDAY, 18th July. RULES. 1 That the quantity of land to be iloughed be not more than half an acre or single ploughs, and not more than hree quarters of an acre for double arrow ploughs. 2. The ploughing to be not less than ■ ,ve inches deep. Each ploughman to ommence to the right or left of his round, to be determined when the ; ind is laid off, and go four times I ound his feering, then scatter the re minder, making .one finish. 3. That teams driven with reins, and nder the sole control of the ploughman, nly be allowed to enter. 4. That the teams be on the ground by ine o’clock, and ploughing to commence t ten o’clock, at which time a flag will be oisted, and to end at four o’clock, when ;ie flag will be lowered. 5. That the decision of the Judges shall e final ; but any protests against the Liles, or for breach thereof, must be lade iu writing, and handed to the ecretary within one hour after the udges’ decisions are made known, to be ccompanied with a deposit of 10s, the nne to bo forfeited to the funds of the latch should the protest be a frivolous ne. GEORGE JAMESON, 15c Secretary. < BSTERITELD MILLS. Having taken the above Mills, I beg to nform farmers and the public generally hat the MILL is NOW OPEN, and .ope, by turning out a first-class article, o merit a blxwa of suppnrt. Gristing on the usual terms. Cash uyer of grain. JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 376 a gEALTH IS LIFE. William Ellis, MEDICAL HERBALIST, MANCHESTER STREET, Near Railway Station, CHRISTCHURCH. The above has started in Christchurch, and is prepared to relieve and cure all persons suffering from the many cases which ho has taken in hand. All persons suffering from Rheumatism can have the swelling reduced and the pains removed. All complaints treated. See Testimonials from Mr A. Brown and Mr G. R. Mill, of Christchurch, in



T. Bullock. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1.30p.m. TO Iet—STABLE and LOOSE BOXES, opposite the County Saleyards, also Dwellinghoase, together with Paddock, lately in occnpatioji of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards, afford a good opening for a person to take in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once, • T. BULLOCK. mO LET—At, a very low rental, B COTTAGE of four rooms in Kor mode street ; COTTAGE of six rooms in Tatiered street ; SHOP and Dwelling houso in Moore street. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE— IOO ACRES, fenced with live fence ; partly cultivated ; situated about four miles from the town of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. BARGAIN FOR £2(5. ''i Acre first-class LAND at Hampstead, for sale at the above price, on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjlO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—A BREECH-LOADER, by Cogswell and Harrison ; quite equal to new, all requisite ap pliances ; mice low. T. BULLOCK. wards. ONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interns;, in sums of £SO and up- Apply to T. BULLOCK. r|AO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in JL East street, lately in the occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjHO 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. Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EA S T STRE ET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT ST REE T, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause ; , farm's. 271 acres 2 roods, fenced and cultivated ; sduated about three and a-half miles from the Town of Ashbmton. 207 Acres partly improved, situa'e in the Upper Ashburton road district. 542 Acre?, 1 rood (in one block) unimproved, situated about five miles from Ashbur ton, on Winchmorc run. 514 Acres, 3 roods, about one mile from the Ashburton river, also on Winchmore run. 127 Aces fenced and cultivated, situated in the Wakamti district. 25 Acres first-class land, all fenced and culti vated (very early select ion), about two miles from the town of Ashburton. 53 Acres securely fenced and cultivated, situated near Waterton, on the Long beach Estate. There is a comfortable four-roomed cottage on the farm. 266 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, sad partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-room-tl cott.ge. stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbcach. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbcach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 mdes from 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 stream. 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. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly' improved. 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Paisonagc, on which is erected a Dwelling-house of seven rooms ; this is a dc.-iruhlc property, and will be sold cheap. Lot 11, 12, 13, ATord Forest Road, with $■ roomed Cot;age erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage, foi a number o( years. Lot 34, 35, each >4 acre, May o’s Block ; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 'l2. Trcvorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well slocked, with fruit trees. This is a desirable 1 properly, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278 —First-class land, good site for private house. TOWN PROPERTIES. 529 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermodc street. 32—Corner section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 9 5,906, East street North, also T.S. 77 L 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 o( 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. 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. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ Shop 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, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent



Barrister:;, Eclisitors, &c. W. J/. 'Wilding, t>ariust ! solicitor, "and 13 MjT.GIY PUBLIC. Attum>a at 'sn hurtus ; vi:;;v FIGOAV. OFFICE; NFXT THE MAIL • E FB ‘K, BURNEIT [STREET. 117.; 33 ran son & Purnell, | BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS 13 EAST STREET. 0. W. Ireland, AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Business Notices. R. GL Buxton, RETURNS his Sincere Thanks to his 1 numerous friends and customers for the many favors they have shown him during this cruel enquiry, and at the same time begs to inform them that lie has RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS HAVELOCK STREET, Adjoining the New Court-house. Having purchased a Lap.gr and New A sport as ent of TWEEDS, WHIT NEYS, SINGLE and DOUBLE-MILLED BLISSES, suitable for all classes of Winter and Spring wear, R.G.R. trusts his old friends and custo mers will rally round Inin as of old, it being a well-known fact that the hour of tribulation is the sure test of friend ship, and during the lute time of trouble many unexpected friends bare gathered round him, to all of whom R. G. Buxton begs to return his most sincere ani> GRATEFUL THANKS, R. G. RUSTON, HAYE L 0 G K STREET , Next Court-house. 634 a EBEAVEN begs to inform the in ■m habitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that he has COM MENCED BUSINESS as General Sta tioner, Bookseller, Fancy Goods, Toys, Ac., Birthday Cards and Scraps, Scrap Albums and Photo Albums, in rich variety. Atlasses, Exercise Books, Copy Books. Small Account Books, Day Books, Ledgers, <tc. A. Good Selection of the best Literature. Other Goods too numerous to particular ise. Prices very Moderate. Note the address SAUND ER S’ B U ILD INGS, Next the Guardian Oiiicc, Fast street. 206 c CLEARING SALE OF REMAINDER OF WINTER GOODS, AT W. GAVIN’S, DRAPER, EAST STREET, GLA SG C W HOU SE. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. CLEARING SALE. CLEARING SALE. WINTER GOODS. 261 c nnHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, 1 TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TW O CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition. A. THIELE. 204 c P. & D. Duncan I) EG to inform their friends and the 3 public generally that they arc about OPEN A BRANCH IN ASHBURTON, On that Section ADJOINING THE POST OFFICE, For Repairing all kinds of Agricultural Implements. In the meantime inspection is invited to our stock of Ploughs, Drays, Shares, &c., now on the ground. The management will bo entrusted to Mr J. Kkib, whom we can thoroughly recommend to tin; public. Christchurch, June 18, 1881. 88c N ELSON, Pure MO ATE, Ab D CO.’S Blended ’ Teas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ARE ... Nutritious Teas ... Splendid Teas ... Rare Teas ... Valuable Teas ... Incomparable Teas ... Original Teas ... Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices COUN"Y T;' l UNO , f c SPOUTING l’-VOT ORY. S. Hardier, • | IiAST STREET ... ASHKURTON. S. 11. 1)e.2& to inform the ]-< T>’io that he has impo ’todand fitted up on liis premises the necessary machinery for the Manu facture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate be tween Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H, can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality, he respectfully solicits tluir support in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 148 c Craighead & Co., r | andCL OT lIIE 11 s In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in amiouuom- tl«it -O—i*-- head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of cuity as usual, TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &c., For the approaching season ; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS'USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s). 719 a c ASH ORE. J. WARD A CO. desire to intimate :> their friends and residents of Ashbur m and Surrounding Districts that they ave OPENED a GENERAL STORE, , tho shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, last street. J. W. and Co. intend to ell at the lowest remunerative rate?, and ill also be prepared to purchase Farm 'reduce at ruling prices. Every descrip on of Grocery and General Merchandise 1 stock. Motto —“ Small Profits and nick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 53 c East street OTICE O F REMOVAL. J. B. Chapman HAS- NOW REMOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES Adjoining Mr O. Digby’s Butchery, TANCRED STREET. The advertiser having just received a con signment of PAPERHANGINGS per Abernyto, and which will be supplement ed with a large supply per Opawa and St Leonards, is in a position to execute all orders entrusted to him in the various branches of the trade, at the lowest pos sible prices,, and in a workmanlike manner, in town .>r country. An early inspection of patterns ia solicited. J. R. CHAPMAN, Paper-hanging Depot, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 112 c T O K N FOWLER, <Lr GROCER, DRAPER, & GENERAL MERCHANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. JOHN FOWLER begs to announce to his eld friends and customers that he has again RESUMED BUSINESS, at the old site, Tancred street, and trusts by Moderate Charges and every attention to customers to merit a share of support. Also, TO LET SHOP & DWELLING-HOUSE, Lately occupied by J. R. Chapman. 17Cc ~\s OUNT SOMERS STORE. IVi W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO, Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to tbo store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. , General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian. ________ ISJl 5 JJ l SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, B U T C H E R, degs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying he Primest Meat at CHEAPEST HATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... lid. to 3d. Sausages sd. to Gd. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with 3 very requisite. 912 TT)HOTOGRAPHY. Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East siicet, Ashburton. 911 a CHDitT S E Y . A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery's, Chertsey), GENERAL STUBEKEEPEE HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. On and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station



Hotels. Ashburton Hotel* " ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan MoKENZIe, late, of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old- - established HOTEL, now takes this op port unity of thanking his numerous ; friends and customers for the liberal sap- * port accorded him during his connection' •with the late firm, and triists in his new T undertaking he will meet with a fullsharer' of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of, - , Ales, Wines and Spirits will be in took. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. : . I). MbKENZDS, .. 50c Proprietor. HOTEL, COLOMBO STREET NORTH, ■ CHRISTCHURCH. W. DANIELS Peomietok, Every accommodation will be afforded to visitors and the travelling public at this hotel. . . ' . The cellar will he found to contain - Wines and Spirits of the best assortment, . at the lowest remunerative rates. 27i0 Dunedin coffee palace and ■ PRIVATE HOTEL. Moray Place. These extensive premises, replete with every comfort as a first-class Restaurant and Family Hotel, are now open to the public. Cafe and spacious Dining-rooms,. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Saloons, Read ing, Smoking, and Chess Rooms ; Single Bedrooms and suits of Apartments. The elevation of the Hotel is extremely healthy, and the views from the upper rooms simply magnificent. Terms moderate. S. S. HAWKINS, ... Manager. jyj- R S FENWI CK ’ S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. 872 a ”MRS FENWICK Boarding Houses, &c. * REALLY GOOD BOARDING-, HOUSE, Directly opposite the Mail Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton*. Good Breakfast, Good Luncheon, Good Dinner, Good'Tea, and Meals at all times, to suit the convenience of customers and people from the country. The best place in the town of Ashburton for quiet and comfort. MRS MUTCH (Lat® of tlio AoWjurton Hotel). 9800 The A 1 Kestaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrol j, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancbed street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMM ODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. jSZt' Don’t forget the Addrosa— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late ansxee’s), Tancbed street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room . S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor. TtRINCE ALBERT BOARDING z HOUSE. In consequence <>f insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Mieals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding blouse, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 171 0O D FOR THE MILLION. Jo THE A 1 RESTAURANT, TIMARU. It Beats the Christchurch Coffee Palace. Hot Pies and Coffee ... 6d. Mince Meat and Coffee ... 6d. Meals ... ... ... Is. It is close to the Railway Station, so don’t forget to run over while the train stops. A smart -waitress in attendance. 213 Money. ONEY TO LEND X on the SECURITY of FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD PROPERY, or Loans for short dates, will he made on any- ap proved security. Apply to Wm. HORNE, Care of P. Cunningham & Co., Ashburton. 54c Money mO LEND, in sums of £SO and up- I - wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREOAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. TXT"ANTED KNOWN—Every desflrip tion of Plain and Fancy Printing executed on the shortest ■ notice, at the - Guardian Office, nearly opposite Rail way Station,