THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY *B, 1881.



Public Notices. Grain Season, , i o IXf'-i ■ WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in _ Mark lone, who will give every attention to Grain consigned through us, and obtain the extreme price "for all shipments Farmersmay intrust to our care. We have also .established Agencies in Liver pool, GlaagdWsßßall, Dublin,and Antwerp, and we can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated 4t>iheToWea^fctek : , ’V 1 .■ f ■ ifj'ctfiTNlNGHAM: & co., ‘■jM ’T ' ‘ .. Christchurch; TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS _ of, all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at 3 ‘ warehouses in, Lyttelton, Timaru, railway station. :, ; • . «Al-un; P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a Christchurch; of ni ? tic. ,T/. ! 1 FARMFBis! FARMERS ! jd McKERROW AND CO., * Gash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, j-'jaadffl kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH •■ i' ■ ADVANCBS on the above placed in their ‘‘’'-liands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. ' A Large Stock., of Cprnsacks, Wool packs, «fec., for side at lowest current ■mf Ri McKERROW & CO., G R AINMER C H ANTI, ' ' . RAKAIA -60 -jIjTTMPORTANT TO FARMERS. sborne Harvesting Machineiy. k f£ , ,; Ofcborne Harvester arid Binder, to bind -r.rt; , 4fth both'string and wire, price ■ ;; ;v ’ 1 ■ L7O. ~ s,iV ditto, with iron road wheel, r !:n ‘. ; ' i ihd - patent lifting apparatus, pride'Ltd. "Strife attachments to fit on old wire ■ ,: pfioe li6 ids. ; N;B.—No charge for fitting if sent to ■ ;, biir. stored 11 r ,-' " ‘6 Side Delivery Reapers Jc« a nd : Mbpfera.-' : n : 1 No. 6 . Tilter: of Back Delivery ahd Mowers. ~ " ‘ f 'V vfcpOTieHd- 5 lowers. r EXTJtAA T FOR ALL THE ABOVE bb-J MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. ■’trd SolA Agente hi NhwiZealand— :>m. .isi ROBERT WILKIN & €s., I uv New Zealand Wool Stores, shfitA■' 1 Christchurch. vnj___ — :



r ;McpougaU’s _ •"CJaEpboHc Sheep Dip ISthe Best and Safest in the Market. • !A> true > specific loir Scab, instantly i.idestroyingTicksj Lice, ! ahd all Inserts,* .fxt&rtoallyo cleaiismg and stimulating the -xgßP«th«ftheFleecß; - ■ :i i .ofi«fi<dtt,in jl6lli' and- 201 b. tins, and 601 b. * '' ,om " *ji\ ZT-* rib JtOBERT' iWILKIU '& CO., TJ yji >sl; ic • New. Zealand Wool Stores, ]*Cnh)il;i)> o-.: : r Christchurch. :: La " Hotels. " w! •COL LIU SOU *fep ?*•’ 'i" ’ rr - f- j ■ 'Pboebibiob. . daunt w >•>_•*■ *- A, i - J J '• ■. ■ <nn 'jt'TL-W : T’ : h: 6 Tfi D i •ujiiilti!' i- iMMtI U» ««t *ljnr 3 ;v !: " < l)le !, ahd’ J Ptiid3ofcks. i ’ Wihbs and Uz* l.i-I'rt u* •rr-iiu'vejk .|M ii ,oj-u I.«a i :; •*■ r s;' j ;co%tou, j.) ii- •vpmhrieto^,



-IV.v't fp-VJ vu* ' J *- * — • . .... i ;3»15i14; : :i . i ;rvasbl£ ihe - Al> RasrOßiira -to the ItKO-Bf iffN&RO p*l ; S + • ' a lfef l 'S^irer, '" close to J jyjtoro?a Table? will be id to4P to lijtlp-., jmd^cmton»ep- : oi„ the, Pay, atis. ,Good ;: atoojnmed^iop l n^nftnptodj er. ,6281 iu'3isoufiK-e iro.i!' to v '_; “ HSW, AJJBmTBOABD IN6 tii HQIUWt o«l*«tfqjto, to® Railway Stables). This - : —-“TUMobwiawl contains 40' rooms, ay-.-- conveiiipnpoi ‘' Good Table lf#ry comfort of: a boom. Moderate S. LUCAS, , Proprietor. eiilT .itf-'r M iE^aurant; an ,b 0 ei.l !>nr. ?" ,' ■' ,biw{a;:X t.':*: r 1 ** 1 -• ■’? to in Public generally, that he has taken those ui street known as the-4-1, Restaurant, where SUPEBIOB, ACCOMMODATION, can . M' bh^Uhed'by who favor Him with a 0!;-««nJ. oilJ ' -■ :1 li-rixJk forget the*■ pm pit p • ha;r p ptr, A 1 .RESTAURANT, . T TiSOBXD’ STREET, WOl iU~ Llofr;v, i!-'/ABHBT3»TOIT.-,i i \‘f -886 niliiiwoa 1 " ;Jj - ROO^B^jLIVERY ---t-Jil'M I rr-- . f t--tH>Gl>' b^ r toatitioiince that j&ua&i iptHSS, Show, Grounds fpdSale ' ofninAwar. a, '“ “ };Booces —Btalls.



Matson, Cox, and Co. jjl ATSON, CoX & Co., STOCK AMD 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, W 001, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 T. Bullock. THE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has 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. gAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer



FOR SALE, 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 Shcrriff 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. EOR 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—Section No. 12, Trevorton, bn 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. BOLLOCK. 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. fjT O L E T. To Let, at a very low rental, Two Two-roomed COTTAGES. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK TO LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the MdU 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.



t7K)E SALE OR TO LET, WITH A Jj PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Actes, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui . K ~ 266 ~ A compac Farm, all. fenced. well-watered, and partly 5n English Grass. Improve ments ebfcsjst of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 „ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. iB6O ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. : 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the, '; ■ Town of Ashburton. 150 „■ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s V& „ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That valuable TOWN SECTION, 159,- Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and oh easy terms. „ < Section 539 (part of), £ 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. Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH 1 THOMAS COTTON wishes to inform . the travelling public between Ash burton and Longbeach that he has taken over the Coach Business from Mr. George Wdlcooks, and hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to his pre decessor. - The fares by Cotton's coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and l£d. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 65., 1 return Bs. Watertbh to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. ' ! Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. ~ _ | to Wheatstotte ( t . Ashburton, 2s. 6cU i ordinary, 4s. reinjn. i coach leaves Longbeach daily at 7.30 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 10 a.m.; and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel,.each day !at' 4. 30 p.m. ; Ppst Qfflce, 4-p.m. 4? ECOQKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from. Ashburtpn Railway Station to Grpen Street, Alforc Forest, andMo/mtSomera, every Tuesday FHday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m :



Quill and Co- WEEKLY SALE. Weekly Sale EVERY SATURDAY, At their Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, East street. A Four-horse COACH, nearly new; licensed to carry sixteen passengers. Suitable for picnics and pleasure excur sions. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. At 1 o’clock p. m. O R S A L E. QUILL & Co., Auctioneers. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS,



STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, 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. ,j 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, 30s. per case of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUIE DINGS, ARnpoßTOjr. 333ot9P£p



Business Notices. A THIELE’S ZWEBAK, or GEE MAN RUSKS, and Prepared Fiour, always on hand. CBa GEORGE BOOTH. Tuam street, Christchurch, OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTLE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. All )dnda of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND fancy GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, amongst which are the follow ing G.B.D. Pipes, in cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing Boats, Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns Mouth Harmonicons And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizettes, &c. NOVELS— “ Black Angel,” “ Star of the South,” “ Fiery Cross,” &c. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. Agent for the Ashburton Guardian. . Note the address ; MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513*



WC. DAVIS, 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. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 593 BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. NEAL AS HAS just received a large and well assorted Stock of BOOTS and SHOES of every description, especially suited for the present season, from the best Home markets. . Being so over stocked, the advertiser is compelled to sell the same at wholesale prices. M. N. hopes that his numerous customers will take the present opportunity,.during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, to furnish themselves with really fresh, new, and cheap goods. Men’s Elastic-side Boots, usually sold at 18s. to £l—at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £1 —now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. 6d. sold now at 10s. ' All goods sold proportionately cheap. 764 Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck. Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Blocks Hooks, and Thinibles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 931 WM. PATCHING.



CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKS the Public for their liberal Support during the time he has been in business, and hopes for a continuance of their; favors. By supplying only the very best goods, and paying unremitting attention to his patrons, he hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Ballsy and Soirees supplied on reasonable terms. A. THIELE, CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY. 500 GRATEFUL COMPORTING EPPS’S COCOA. .BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and'nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with -a • delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such article* of - diet that a constitution may be gradually’ built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies, are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping pujrselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil 'Service Gazette.: Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets or tins, labelled JAMES EPPS AND CO., nOMOEOPATHIO CHEMIST, LONDON. 01 <>o E ANTED . KNOWN— That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be ined printed in various styles, at the ft Guardian” office, opppsitp ths, r tation.



Business Notices. Sorenson and Co., Lien field Street, Christchurch. QRAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a N O T ' I C E. 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. PDDUICOMBE & 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 will keep a large stock of GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will be sold at ASHBURTON PRICES. We will send a cart round the country to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired’ or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819



N EATE’S QUININE WINE. Highly recommended, and acknowledged to be THE BEST TONIC Yet introduced to the public. As a vehicle for the administration of cod liver oil it is unsurpassed. Prepared only by C. Neate, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B. —Beware of spurious imitations. 793 F. S. Shearer, TINWALD. Agricultural engineer, in ventor and Manufacturer of Com bined and other Threshing Machines, Dressing and Winnowing Machines, Corn crushing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Machines, Flour Mills, Saw Mills, etc., etc. Water "Wheels of every description made and fitted up. Reaping, Binding, and Mowing Machines promptly attended to. Spring Carts, Traps, and Drays, of every description made and repaired. Plans and estimates given for all kinds of car penter work. All repairs neatly executed with first-class workmanship. Charges moderate. the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TIN WALD. 641 PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some . THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAM£ MANUFACTURER, « AND Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 814 'EW STOCK ! NEW STOCK ! ! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ; ACHEIVED.



WANTED KNOWN, that the CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply First-Class Boots and Shoes at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the Address — C. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 [REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OAA AAA FEET of BOARDS and ♦iUUIUUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, &c. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch Hues, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 948 Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, Aeford Forest Road. AYING won First and Second Prizes . for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of. the quality of Liquor, supplied by the above Firm. All orders promtly attended to. 619 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tuak Street, Christchurch, Bbk to remind farmers and agriculturists generally of their LARGE STOCK of HEW and IMPROVED MACHINERY of every description, including Ploughs, Grubbers, Scarifiers and Harrows'* Drays, Tip Carts, Broadcast Sowing" Machines, and Prize Elevators; also, Extras for Rqatop ?md Procter's Combines, &c. Inspection invited. 846



Business 30S. A NEW DEPARTURE. DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. ONE of 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, wp 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. 6d. 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.)



Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, 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 EVERETT BROS., 908 Havelock street, Ashburton.



A 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 SHBURTON S TORE M EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON,: Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OP DRUGS.- TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED.



Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 930 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts* TTJISH to notify to Farmers, Con- W 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, Dunn 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. Price Lists on application. 688 rp INW AL D STORE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-organised my Business, 1 am prepared to Supply ; Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING* &c., &c. Information as to where Harvesting may be obtained given gratis, Carts rups as follows Monday—Great South road to Wihs , low, Hinds, Maronan, and Wester field Plains. , [ Tuesday and Friday—Winslow, Chat moss, Windermere, Willoughby. Wednesday—Waterton and L.ona* beach. Thursday—M‘Leap's road to Wester field, Hinds, Maronan, &c. C, P. H. TEPHSON, i General Storekeeper, Tinwald. 9QI



Busincn: 'Totic«a. [ Bargains Extraordinary . GREAT REDUCTIONS ORE AND CO. HOLD THEIR GREAT ANNUAL CLEARING SALE, PREVIOUS TO ARRIVALS OF WINTER GOODS, COMMENCING Friday, Feb. 11. JS?- For particulars see : Handbills.



Business Notices. _____ IMS BILLIGSTE HAUSIN NEW ZEALAND. F L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., iu Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his . already unrivalled’ < stock. | i TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. U 3 ‘L o w For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G. J.F.L.’a Clothing cannot be surpassed. -i . 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. EAST T A I L O R SUE E T. Just arrived, per Pleiades— / A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE ■'••i FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS,-! FANCY VESTINGS, AND ;T COATINGS, \ Forwarded to G. J. F. Lubiow’a special order. f SUITS MADE FROM £3-15 - 0. • GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BUSS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. 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. 397 Practical watch 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,' bega 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 £6,105., with : guarantee. r ; Also in stock, a selection of best English made ELECTRO-PL ATE, in Spoons, Forks, Teapots, Cruet-frames, &c, '* Clocks, Jewellefy,' Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, .of the best quality, fitted. ' All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises^ - 730c-96a



B. G. Buxton, Practical v j \ CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAVING 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, &c. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Eaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Bayers to the following list of prices:— , v Superior Suits of Scotch and ~ English Tweed, from ... £3 Riding and Walking Pants, ./. A'' from Vests, to order, from ... 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 410 0 IPS' Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’notice. Gentlemen's own Materials Made np. R. G. Ruxton 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, . ul ASHBURTON. , $34 Jv B. Chapman^ House painter, sign writer, &c., begs to announce tljat, in : order to make room ’ for tions of White and Red Lead, Raw and! Boiled Oil, Varnish, Glass, ings, etc., he has ’ ~; ‘ ' ‘i ENLARGED HIS WAREHOUSE, by taking, in addition to his old shop, Die adjoining premises lately pccupiea.hy Mr. ■Fowler as a general store. The advertiser iis, therefore, in a position to supply the Trade and the Public with all the above named requisit.es at.. lowest wholesale* prices. ... ... ... I TaNCRED STREET, ASHEUBTOK. ~v.> ; ■■■ _ : .:.S.)880 WASTE PAPERfdr Sale, 3d. per lfb. at the Guardian Office