THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1881.



Public Notices. TO FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, ESQUIRE. We the undersigned Electors of Waka nuni, recognising your ability and feeling assured that you have the best interests of this district and the colony at heart, respectfully request that you will allow yourself to be placed in nomination for a seat in the General Assembly for the Wakanui Electorate. Sdigned : R. Friedlander J. Stanley Bruce W. H. Zouch Francis F. Mayo Sam. Saunders James Hampton Hugo Friedlander W. H. Gundry Edward Saunders H. J. Weeks And other'. To Messrs Joseph Megson, Thomas Painter, Robert J. Foley, and other gentlemen signing the requisition. Gentlemen, —Having reconsidered my determination herein, I have come finally to the conclusion that I shall woo the virgin constituency of Wakonui, and I can only say that I shall make love like an Irishman. I commence the campaign on Saturday next, at 8 p.m., at the Town Hall, Ashburton. Yours faithfully, 129 d F. P. O’REILLY. O TICE. All Persona indebted to the late partnership of Bra Trevor and Ross are requested to PAY their Accounts at ONCE, to prevent legal proceedings being taken against them. W. H. ZOUCH. Ashburton, Oct. 27,1881. 988 c N o G E. The undersigned will in future CLOSE their respective establishments at 8 p. m., Saturdays excepted; and on Sundays will open from 2 to 3 p.m., and 8 till 9 p.m. J. M. CAMBRIDGE. 942 c CHARLES NEATE.



£5 Reward. THE above Reward will be paid to any one giving information that will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who T.ATD POISON between. East and West streets on THURSDAY - last W. H. ZOUCH. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given that all UNPAID RATES after the Ist day of December will be SUED FOR without further notice. „ ROBT. D. PULLAR, 33d Clerk.



Electoral district of ASHBURTON. In pursuance of “ The Regulations of Elections Act, 1881,'’ I, Walter Martin, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ bearing date the 9th day of November, 1881, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an ELECTION will be held for the return of one qualified person to serve as MEMBER for the said electoral district ; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Courthouse, Ash burton, at noon on the third day of DECEMBER, 1881 ; and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken at the several polling places of the said district on the 9th day of DECEMBER, 1881. The following are the Polling Places for the Electoral District of Ashburton The Courthouse, Ashburton (principal) The Post Office, Methven The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Road Board Office, Mount Somers The Road Board Office, Westerfield The Schoolhouse, Lismore. WALTER MARTIN, Returning Officer for Ashburton. Ashburton, 12th Nov., 1881. 102 d



LECTORAL DISTRICT OF WAKA NUI.



In pursuance of “The Regulations of j Elections’ Act, 1881,” I Geokgk Jameson, Returning Officer tor the Electoral Dis trict of Wakanui, do hereby give notice that by virtue of a writ, bearing date the ninth day of November, 1881, under the hand of the clerk of the writs, an Election will he held for the return of ONE qualified person to serve as a MEMBER for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Ashburton Saleyards Office, at noon, on FRIDAY, the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 1881, and that the POLL (if necessary) will be taken at the several Polling places of the districts on FRIDAY, the - ninth day of DECEMBER, 1881. The following are the Polling places for the Electoral District of Wakanui : Ashburton County Saleyards Office Town Hall, Rakaia Schoolroom, Seafield Road Board Office, Longbeach. GEORGE JAMESON, Returning Officer. Ashburton, Nov. 12th, 1881. 90d For Sale. F O R S A E. A Buckeye REAPER and MOWER. Montgomery ANJ> Co., Limited, Ashbur ton. 82d Jjl 0 R SALE. COTTAGES with from 2 to 15 ACRES of LAND, fenced, close to the Township. 67d MATSON, COX & CO. IJO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers,



moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 8510 Ashburton. £\N SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’a celebrated Canteebitoy, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a • POYNTZ & CO. G. A. Lindemann, Manufacturer of crated WATER, CORDIALS, &c. Address— G. A. Ljndemann, JErated Water and Ice Factory, comer of Mont real and Tuam streets. 368 c



Matson, Coy, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. RUCTION EERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AKD ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most iavorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Clover Seeds do do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in .Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Odk Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 22. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co.



Agents for Robey, ’s Threshing Machines. MATSON. COX, & CO. 35d J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF AcHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS Sr, COMMERCIAL



AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlander Bros, 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, tfcc., 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 be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Educational. ■RADIES’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of yuung ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan-



tages, based upon the beat modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted to His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 332 c Banisters, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, B ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a G. W. Ireland, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a BONES.— Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F. Mato, Hampstead Bone Mills. 834 c



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, 19TH NOVEMBER. FOR SALE By Older of the Mortgagee. MB T. BULLOCK has been favored with instructions from the Mort gagee to offer for sale by Public Auction, on SATURDAY, 19TH INSTANT, The following Properties: Section 4, part of E S. 4905, fronting on the North-West Town Belt, with good Four-roomed Cottage erected thereon. Section 91, East Town Belt (known as Bullock’s Block), containing 38 perches. Sections 16 and 17, fronting Alford Forest road and Cross street, con taining 1 rood 19 perches. Section 154, McMurdo street, Tinwald, quarter acre. Section 100, Hindhope (corner section), half acre. Sections 26, 27, 31, and 32, Kirwee, fronting High street and Railway Reserve. Terms at sale. Sale at 2.30. T. BULLOCK, 91d Auctioneer. T. Bullock, Aucti o u n eer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. TO LET—To Contractors, Dealers, and others.—To let, 120 acres of grass land adjoining the Grange ; also, 110 acres, together with a seven-roomed dwelling house, adjoining the above. T. BULLOCK jyj" O N E Y. L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —2 Double-Furrow Ploughs, by Ransome and Simms, quite new. Price, L6los each. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a 3r 28p, situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK.



TO LET. Stable and Loose-boxes opposite the County Saleyards. Also, Dwelling-house. together with pad dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to cake in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. T. BULLOCK. gEED OATS. SEED OATS. FOB SALE. A quantity of Short Oats and Tartarians ; also, Feed Oats in large or small lots. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. Half-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Dray ; nearly new. CHEAP. —Capital Farm also, Second-hand Gig, T. BULLOCK. fflO LET.—Premises in Moore street, known as the Chicory Works ; also, Shop and Dwelling-house adjoining the above. A low rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. mO LET, at a Low Rental.—Cottage at JL Hampstead, known as Mayo’s Block; Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, ad joining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent. W. H. Gundry.



undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hotr W. H. GUN DRY, ESTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. 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 A ™ £8,500 TO LEND, in sums of £]ooand upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. W. H. GUNDBY, 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 1 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, • 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton. nnHE following ACTS, passed last _1 Session, can be obtained at Pub lished Prices at Office of this Paper : Corrupt Practices Prevention Fencing Begulation of Elections Representation f Canterbury Rivers Amendment üblio Reserves roperty Tax Gaming and Lotteries Volunteer Property Assessment Act Amendment 1 Licensing.



Sports. SHBURTO N CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. Annual Sports. The Third Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on the Society’s New Ground, a few chains back from the North-west Corner of the Domain, on BOXING DAY, 30s 30s 20s 15s 5s 30s When the following Prizes will bo com peted for;^- Ist 2nd Prize. Prize. 1. Quoits ... ... 60s 30s A third Prize of 10s will also be given. 2. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, 6 hurdles. Men ... 60s 3. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards. Boys not over 16 ... 4. Pipe Music—Pibrochs and Marches ... ... 80s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open 40s 6. Running High Jump. Men 30s 7. Running High Jump. Boys 10s 8. Highland Reel, in High land costume ... 60s 9. Grand Handicap Flat Race of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 400 yards ... 120 a 200 yards heat to be run after High land Reel. A third prize of 40s will also be given. 10. Tossing the Caber ~ LI. Standing High Jump 12. Pipe Music Reels Strathspeys L 3. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat ... ... L 4. Sword Dance or Ghillie Callum ... 60s 15. Pole Vaulting... ... 40s L 6. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race ... ... 60s L 7. Irish Jig ... ... 60s LB. Putting the Stone ... 40s L 9. Irish Reel 60s 10. Grand Handicap, 400 yards 80s and 40s 30s 20s 15s 80s 30s 30s 15s 30s 30s 20s 30s



heat ... ... 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 30s 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 30s 24. Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile 40s 30a A. Thiel’s Prize of 20s will also be given 25. Handicap Consolation Race of 200 yards ... 40s 20s Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by five o’clock of the 13th December; Ashburton postmarks of that day being also taken. Acceptances must be lodged by fiveo clock of Friday, the 23rd, with the same post mark understanding. Nomination fee for all Handicaps, 2s 6d; acceptance fee, 2s Gd for all except the Grand Handicap Flat Races, the acceptance fee for which is ss, and neither nomination nor accept ances will be taken without payment of the fees. Entrance money for all other events, 5 per cent, of the first prize. Admission to the Grounds, ONE SHILLING. Sports to commence at Ten o’clock a. m. promptly. J. MacLEAN DUNN, 131 d Secretary. Business Notices o Tjl fUsS CO o Pi £3 03 b 0 w < -*3 03 S 3 si W ‘33 ttffi 03 ■— to . c afnd CO WO



BREWE R Y. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78d Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’sown order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s Cd, and 3s per lb- , Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots aud Shoes, in eluding old celebrated make. 79d A, W. Eandell, ITHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs, b N.B.—Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d



Business Notices OTICE OE REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to hia numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANORBD STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c jgARGAINS FOR THREE WEEKS. S. W. Alcorn, Having purchased from Messrs Hodder and Co. their ENTIRE STOCK of DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, &c., AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT OFF COST PRICE, Has determined to hold a great CHEAP CLEARING SALE FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY, Previous to removing to his new premises The whole of the Stock has been Re marked for the sale in Plain Figures, at such Extensive Reductions as must satisfy everyone of the genuineness of the bargains being offered. The following are a few of the reduc tions effected : Prints at per yard, reduced to 4d Good Strong Winsey, reduced to Horrock’s Longcloth, reduced to 3s lid per dozen Fancy Dress Stuff at 2s 6d per yard, reduced to Is Cotton Shirtings, reduced to 4|d and 5Jd Brown Holland, reduced to s|d Ladies’ Kid Gloves at 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid Long Muslin Curtains at 6s 6d, re duced to 4s 9d All Wool Flannel, reduced to is Ladies’ Washing Skirts, reduced to 2s 3d Men’s Tweed Suits at 80s, reduced to 55s



Men’s Mole Trousers at 10s, reduced to 7s 6d Men’s Cotton Shirts reduced to Is 3d Men’s Shooter Boots reduced to 16s 9d Women’s Boots reduced to 4s 9d And all other Goods at proportionate reductions. Intending purchasers and all in want of good, useful household Drapery, New Millinery, Clothing or Boots, should visit this sale as early as possible and secure some of the choice Bargains. Teems During the Sale ake NET CASH. Note. —A fresh consignment of SINGERS’ CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES Just opened. Orders from the country promptly at tended to. Observe the address is— S. W. ALCORN, LATE T. R. HODDER & COMPANY, 868 c Saunders’ Buildings. Q S BORNE HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot toe abo' e and others are informed we have e igaired store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will be for the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season.



E W TIN WA L D STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, proprietors. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS!! 1 1 Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS !! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING! ! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE! HARDWARE!! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 87c f BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. HE cry is “ Still they come,” and the world seems to think I vns right when I insisted on it, and tried to prove that Ashburton is “ the best place in New Zealand by far.” I hope everyone wiU find it so, and I take this opportunity to again thank my many kind friends for their past favors, and to assure them and the public generally that I shall, in these days of competition, do my level best to keep in the front—by attention, civility, and by giving good value. Seasonable Fruits, consignments constantly arriving, also on view a choice lot of stjgae-cdrbd hams and bacon, a further consignment of the celebrated Blended TEAS, the praise of which is on the lips of so many as well as in my advertisement. H. M. Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Pore Blended Teas. 3c



The new grocery establish ment, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every snide required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A tn'al respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c Jj 1 Z BROS., COACH BUILDERS (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wiles street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSIN ESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedin, combined, wLh five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders in first class* style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices, Special attention will be devoted to all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. GL 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 Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c 3d to sd. to 4d. d. to 3d. sd. to 6d. rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., Merchant tailors, Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KATAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 716 a (TIO THE FRONT.—In order to be |_ well up in good BOOTS and SHOES for a little money, carefully read the fol lowing list of C. Hawkins’ Cash Prices that cannot be rubbed out. One visit to this shop will convince the Public of this important town : —Men’s watertights, 15s Cd ; shoes from 10s 6d ; E. S. from 13s 6d ; women’s kid boots from 7s Gd ; house boots from 4s 9d. Children's at all prices from Is. Note —C. HAWKINS, Ashburton and Tinwald. 998 c HAVING purchased Messrs T. E. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. I have bought a lino of Strong and Well-flavored TEAS, to arrive in a few days, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. : Robert Alcorn.



Business Notices. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &C-, Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS. Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. 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. Opposite Central Hotel, Warantji Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a EDICAL HALL C. Ray, C. R v 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., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93 PATRICK O’CONNOR (Late of D. Fitzpatrick's), Begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public of Ashburton, that he has OPENED BUSINESS in East street, opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, and requests a share of their patronage. Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. M. Ryan and Co. to inform their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GROCERY STORE in Wills street (next to Cookson’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 884 c T HE STANDARD BREWERY COM PANY (LIMITED). BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. Noted for their Strong Ales, Pale Bitter Ales and Harvest Ales, having erected a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, at the corner of South Belt and Windmill road, Christchurch, are prepared to supply ALE and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any xailway station. F. W. HALES, Manager. Address — Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 694 c IHESB quotations are taken from our Price List, issued every month, inch are sent free by post by sending 3ds, from Is 6d to 2s lOd per lb 121 b boxes, 14s 6d each „ 401 b half-chests, from Is 4d per lb igar, yellow counters, 3Jd per lb white crystals, 4£d per lb perm, full weight, Bd, 9d, per lb obacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett s twist, 5s per lb iscuits, luncheon, 3|d per lb hocolate, three packets for Is, or Is da per lb ocoa, Is 6d per lb apioca, 6d per lb igo, 4d per lb aap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. , yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, lls 9d, and 13s 6d per box Catches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is lOd urrants, 6d per lb ; Raisons, 8d per lb eel assorted, Is 6d per lb luscatells, lOd per lb . Imonds, shell, lid per lb ; Valencia, 2s per lb weets, Colonial mixtures, lOd per lb ; Scotch do, is per lb almon, 9d per tin ; Lobster, lOd per ton [ops, best new, 2s 3d per lb 'ickles, Bi|d per bottle Taylor and Papps,



(Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. AND 344 Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Chbistchxtboh, Importers of all kinds of agri cultural IMPLEMENTS and machines. Tillage Implements Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, &c., &c. Indents on the English and American Markets executed on the most reasonable terms. Agent— FREDK pavitt, Ashburton



Pojjtz and 00. ’ r,;o THE Undersigned are now taking orded' for Messrs Scott Bros. ’ celebrated r ' GRASS STRIPPERS, Fitted with all the latest improvements.-• Full width. ,'j POYJSTZ & 00. pi O R SAL 8,, 250 acres of good LAND, well fenced,' within 10 miles of Ashburton; 150 acres in crop, the balance ploughed ready for turnips. POYNTZ & CO. pi O R SALE. A Splendid SHEEP-FARM of 1,200 acres, situated within 12 miles of Ashburton, well fenced, and siifc divided into 14 paddocks. The County water-race runs along the property. The improvements con sist of a well-built six-roomed house, six-stalled stable, and sheep yards adapted to working 3,000 sheep. There are 250 acres in growing wheat, and this is a moat desirable property. POYNTZ & CO. O R SALE. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all fenced, and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 acres in English grass, 186 in wheat, 100 in oats, balance in fallow. The improvements consist of a good 6-roomed weatherboard house, six-stalled stable, and a con crete tank holding 6,000 gallons. The County water runs through the centre of the land. Also, A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced and abundantly watered, 36 acres in English grass, balance in root crops. There is a good house and stable on the land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. POYNTZ & 03. fJIOWN PROPERTIES. A capital seven-roomed house, containing dining-room, sitting-room, four bedrooms, and kitchen, well situated, close to the centre of the town, and within two minutes’ walk of the Post Office and Rail way Station. POYNTZ & CO. pi O R S A L B. TOWN SECTIONS. T. S. 60, Kermode street. T.S. 742, 743, Peter street. T.S. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. T. S. 118, 119, Moore street west. T.S. 822, 828, Cox street. T.S. 818, Aitken street. T.S. 860, Grey street. T.S. 689, Cameron street. T.S. 29a T.S. 274 POYNTZ & CO. pi O R S A L E. Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parte of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. pi O R S A L E. A quarter of an acre in Cox street, on which is erected a substantial four-roomed House. The land is well- fenced and laid out and planted with choice trees. POYNTZ & CO. piOR SALE OR TO LET. A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North East Town Belt. This is a most desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parte of the town. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and are planted with the choicest shrubs and trees. : This property is now let to a good tenant, and would make a very profitable investment. POYNTZ & CO. pi O R SALE. Two acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and well and securely fenced. POYNTZ & 00- T O LET. Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO. Poyntz and Co., LAND, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENTS, ASHBURTON.