GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1881.



Ecclesiastical- C A T H O L I 0 CHUror. ASHBURTON: Ist Mass, 9 o’clock; 2ndMaga, 11 < >'clock on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and stl Sundays (when one occurs) of tilt month. RAKAIA : Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. 610 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. Impounding Notice. IMPOUNDED at South Rakaia. from Rokeby, April 26th, 30 SHEEP. Brands indistinct; ear marks, several 3 front notches. If not released by May U, they will be sold at noon. GEO. SHELLOCK, Y39a Poundkeeper. Tenders T END E R S WANTED TENDERS for Two Miles of FENCING ; ploughed furrows. Tenders to sent in on or before FRIDAY Next, May 13. ■ For particulars, apply to DONALD McLEAN, 751# Lagmhor. rjio GORSE CUTTERS. TENDERS WANTED for CUTTING and BURNING GORSE off one side of about 20 miles fencing at Westerfield. Tender to include grubbing up any gorse plants growing alongside of said fences. No tender received after 15th inst. The lowest tender will be accepted if tenderer can prove he is a practical gorse cutter. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned, who would prefer men known to him. 754 a * D. OUTER. DOMAIN. mIN WALD TENDERS for FENCING about li miles wire fencing. Tenders to be sent in by SATURDAY, May 21st. For particulars apply to C. PERCY COX, 749 a Chairman. T END ER S WANTED. TENDERS will be received for LEAS ING 300 acres for one or more crops, situated on the banks of the Hinds : 100 acres skim ploughed 40 „ in stubble 30 „ in English 130 „ in tussock Tenders to be sent in not later than SATURDAY, May 14. For full particu lars apply to 750 a MATSON, COX & CO. M OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. WANTED—TENDERS for the FOR MATION of about 100 chains of road leading from back track to Main Rakaia road (full width). Also, For CUTTING storm water OH ANNEL through thejipper portion of Broom Park. Plans and specifications may be seen at Road Board Office. Tenders to be sent in by THURSDAY, the 12th instant. W. B. COMPTON, 740 a Overseer. Public Notices. fjTHE WRECK OF THE TARARUA. on behalf of a Fund for the relief ’ of the WIDOWS and ORPHANS of the late Revs. J. B. Richardson and J. Aemitage are in vited 'by authority of the Executive Committee, namely Messrs F. J. Garrick, H. Overton, G. Gould, C. W. Turner, and W. Harris. Intimation 'is hereby given to the Wesleyan friends of the Ashburton Circuit that their co-operation by subscription at earliest possible date will be respectfully received by REV. W. KEALL, And W. H. COLLINS. ___ Ashburton. May sth ! , 1881. 741 a Matrimonially inplined Persons, before giving their orders, .should call and see the Cake in Aitken’s window to-night. Aitken, Baker and Confectioner, Saunders’ Buildings. 753 a S H BURT ON MILLS. "owners of GRISTS will he CHARGED Id and 2d per bushel respec tively for CLEANING First and Second class Wheat, in addition to the charge for Grinding 1 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 A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS. Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 46 of “The Counties Act, 1876, ’’ that Electoral Rolls of the Ridings *-H*thi*County are open for inspection at the following Places, from the 20th April to 16th May, 1881, viz. ; Montit Somers Riding—Mount Somers ■Road Board Office. Mount Hutt Riding—Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven. South Rakaia Riding—South Rakaia . Road Board Office. Upper Ashburton Riding—Upper Ash burton Road Board Office, Wester field. Ashburton Riding—Longbeach Road Board Office, Willoughby. A copy of the above Rolls are also on view at, the Council Chambers, Ashbur ton, during the above stated period. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Aahburton, April 19tb, 1881. 576 a TMPOBTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED X With ulcers, scurvy, sores, ,Or Wounds of any Description. . YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Butrtffb of Akaroa, from British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, pr wounds of any description, oi however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a’ certain cure for all ulcers, bt nd' matter How long standing, ‘Veridis, or Green Ointment, which hat pfedneed astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, dr king’s evil. Em indie, or White Ointment, for al dwellings andinfiammation in any part oi ■ the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, posi . free; alls 6d and 2s 9d each. - Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, oi pains in the loins, of secret diseases. Thea. .dtopamay be had for 2s 9d the bottle. •*““T™ rJC Otetment and Drops will bt forwarded .with a printed wrapper witl directions for use. M SB Address; 0/ • B U R N S, Akaboa. 697 j



W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, ttistat:: .\nd station agent, LICTN'Sr/) LAND BROKER (Under I lie Land Transfer Act), GENERAL 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, 3 Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil ' Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas. Sugars, Oilman’s , Stores, Ac., Ac., Ac. ' WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. I £2,000 £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDBY, Ashburton. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY, f The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon , approved j 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 A 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. Lost- LOST —Red and white COW, in full profit. Straj’ed from Alford Forest road, close to Town Belt. Apply, Alfred Harrison. Finder rewarded, 738 a LOST —From the Hinds Out-Station, Two Bay HORSES ; one branded GD on near shoulder, the other CW on near shoulder, with a number on the off shoulder. Any person returning the above horses to the Hinds Out-Station will be rewarded. A. McCOLL, 599 a Rangitata Station. Found. A BLACK and White Sheep DOG followed one of shepherds to Long beach about a week back. No. of collar, 430. Owner can have the same by paying expenses. E. BUTTON, Per J.E.J. Longbeach, May 6th, 1881. 742 a To Let. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Poyntz and Co., Ashburton. 612 a r o E T. Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed SOUSES to Let. Apply ts7a POYNTZ A CO. For Sale. AND FOR SALE. 564 ACRES improved Farm, situated at Dromore, of which 370 acres are laid down in grass, and 130 acres are in stubble, after one crop, balance in tussock. Small house. Sub-division fences, plantation, Ac. The new water race is supposed to run through this property. 544 ACRES in tussock at Lauriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. Terms easy. Apply to CUFF A GRAHAM, 597 a Christchurch. 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 1 of R.S. 8767, containing about If 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. i I i I i ) 3 8 >. >f it h 5- is i -1. 11 if st ir S 3 ie ;h (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. Craig, Agent for Canterbury. 512 a Money. Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards. on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. C! Ap i TA i' £1,000,000. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £60,000 or upwards. J. C. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. OT IC E TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery oi this Paper occur. W; H. ZOUCH, Proprietor.



T. Bullock. My next property sale win take place on SATURDAY, 21st inst. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. 3 Jj)AZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Cpnimencing at 1 p.m. CONTRACTORS. f o Wanted to PURCHASE a Contractor’s Portable HUT. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpo FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET for CROPPING about 300 acres, 100 of which have been cropped once, the remainder is ploughed and ready for cross-ploughing. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MR W. L. RICHARDS, Near The Grange. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, presently in occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjTO 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. JjVDR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft Gin RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. T o E T. 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 AT 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 , Wakanui, 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 Acres, 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 from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. ICO 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. 162 Acres Freehold) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold j 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 2,0c0 bushels of grain. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. ; 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway : station, on Maronan run. ’ TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section > 159 Tancrcd street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terras. ’ 539— Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Corner section, with a well built cottage 1 erected thereon. 1 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 905,906, East street North, also T.S. 771, 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 land, 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 Qparter-ncre, with cottage r of four rooms erected thereon, o “ 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. g There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises, j Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, n near the Post Office. >f For full particulars, apply to T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent



Dan Henderson and 00. n I* TO HOTEL-KEEPERS & OTHERS. Dissolution of Partnership. AN EXCELLENT OPENING FOR A HOTEL-KEEPER. THURSDAY, MAY 12. DAN HENDERSON & CO., Auc tioneers, Ashburton, Jiave been favoured with instructions from Messrs Mutch and M'Kenzie, hotel-keepers, Ashburton, who have dissolved partner ship, to sell by Public Auction, on the ■ Premises, on THURSDAY, MAY 12, At 2 p. ra , THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY Known as the Ashburton Hotel. • The Hotel stands on a quarter-acre of ground, is a most substantially -3 built edifice, and has been designed specially to supply the wants of such a district as Ashburton. It contains thirty-three rooms, and is supplied with all the needful store rooms, washhouse, and other buildings. An excellent business 1 has been done for many years in I the hotel, which was the first 7 established in the district ; .and has always been, from its earliest history, in the hands of men of good standing and character. The increase of business has been so great and so rapid that three years ago it was found necessary to i pull down the old hotel and supply i its place with the present hand some and commodious edifice. The buildings will be sold subject to the encumbrances that exist thereon. The purchaser of the Property will be required to take over the Stock and Fur ' nlture at a valuation. And full information can be obtained on application to the Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 12, At 2 p.m. T. QUILL, Auctioneer. have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUG Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm conaists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District, and will bo sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to DAN HENDERSON & CO. Public Notice. QUILL & CO., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, ; Beg most respectfully to inform the in . habitants of Ashburton, and all the i Farmers in the district, that they have ’ this day SOLD THEIR BUSINESS . AS J AUCTIONEERS & GENERAL 1 COMMISSION AGENTS, ' To Messes 1 D. HENDERSON & CO., f And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask as much or more for their successors. QUILL & CO., ; Auctioneers. w ITH reference to the above, f DAN. HENDERSON, e a Who will act as principal in the new firm, and an old resident in Ashburton, e y asks his friends to give him a lift, and y they may depend that he will do his best e for them. n ; DAN. HENDERSON & CO., I AUCTIONEERS’ As2a



Matson, Cos, and Co. Matson. Cox & Co., stock AV D ' S TATE 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 Timvald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, Ac., placed in their hands for sale. Fortnightly sa.les OF Stock Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. The Next Sale at the TINWALD SALEYARDS, TUESDAY, 10 m MAY. SPECIAL ENTRIES— CROSSBRED 2,4, 6 TOOTH, and FULL-MOUTH SHEEP. MERINO WETHERS, guaran teed sound mouth. MERINO EWES, guaranteed sound mouth. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey A Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44g 800 600 400 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, pARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. C. W. Ireland, pARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Business Notices ASH 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 East street PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED begs to return his sincere thanks to his customers, friends, and the public generally, for the liberal amount of support they have ac corded him during the first seven months, and desires to call their attention to the partnership notice annexed. JOSHUA TUCKER. TN reference to the above, Mr Joshua Tucker, who has for seven and a half years been in the employ of Messrs W. Montgomeiy and Co., Limited, begs to intimate that he has THIS DAY taken into Partnership MR JOHN GIFFORD RESTELL, who has for ten and a half years been in the service of the same firm, and that the business will in future be carried on under the style of TUCKER AND RESTELL. JOSHUA TUCKER, JOHN G, RESTELL. Ashburton, May 2, 1881. Ashburton Timber and Coal Yards, Corner of WEST AND HAVELOCK STREETS, Next Messrs Jameson and Roberts. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to inform their friends and the public gene rally, that they have made arrangements for A CONSTANT SUPPLY Of the undermentioned goods, which will be sold at the lowest current rates. Building Timber Of all Descriptions. WIDE KAURI, for joiners work DOOR AND SASHES, of all descrip tions GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes LIME (Kakahu and Waihola) OAMARU WHITE STONE CEMENT (best brands) BRICKS AUSTIN AND KIRK’S STONE WARE SHEET LEAD AND ZINC FIREWOOD, BIRCH MIXED, or BLACK PINE. And are now landing THREE HUNDRED TONS OF COAL, Ex ships Glen Rosa and Guy Mannering. Tucker & Eestell. 708 a



Business NC'cr Thos. Hudson, SADDLER * HA U NESS MAKE' Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment c;u be supplied with every article of the trach at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON. B READ! BREAD ! ! BREAD ! A. Thiele’s BEST BREAD, First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition, 6d DELIVERED Sd CASH ON DELIVERY 470 a B Wood & Co., HEWERS AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton. Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a MY steadily increasing business makes it a pleasant task to reiterate my thanks to the public for their kind ap preciation of my endeavor to serve them. As I cannot afford to keep books, my business has hitherto consisted, and must still consist, of cash transactions, which, after all, are to the interest of those who wish to lay out their money to the best advantage. This matter being under stood, I respectfully suggest to all who want good value to visit my unpretending establishment, remembering that “ A penny saved is a penny made.” Just to hand—A large consignment of CHOICE FRU ITS from Melbourne, which will enable me to keep pace with the incessant demand H. M. Carson, NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street, Sole agent for Nelson, Moatb «fc Co.’s Blended Teas. See advertisement and handbills. 299 TO FARMERS AND RUNHOLDERS IN THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. We beg to notify to our Farming Friends that we have now OPENED a Branch of our business as AGRICUL TURAL IMPLEMENT MANUFAC TURERS, in Cameron street, Ashburton, near Cass street, under the management of Mr Peter Walker, where we will keep a stock of our well-known Implements and Fittings, which will be supplied at Dunedin and Christchurch prices. Illustrated Catalogues Free on application. Reid & Gray, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch and Ashburton. 360 a A LFORD FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 Reapers & Binders. w. R. DUNN. REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT, Peter street, Ashburton, Wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Merchants, and others that he is prepared ;o Adjust, Repair, and Re-paint all kinds )f Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates in Wood and [ron on hand. None but the best materia) used, and all vork guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town )r country. W. R. Dunn, Workshop, Peter street, near Wakanui road, Ashburton. Agent for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior iVindmil s, Tomb Railings, and other Hastings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. 132 a Craighead & Co. IAILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends and patrons for e liberal support which they have ac rded to us in the past, we have much assure in announcing that Mr Craig ad, having now completely recovered, 11 be found at his post of duty as usual, TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have it received a DRY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &0., ’or the approaching season ; and, as hese comprise only the VERY BEST lATERIALS in the MARKET, they eed no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CO., CRAIGHEAD AND Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s). 719 a B George St. Hill, UILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Burnett street, Ashburton. lans prepared and Estimates giver at the lowest rates- Terms as may be arranged. 490 i



Business Notices. DAVI7S ’ | Cheap | F U R N ITUHE AND BEDDING 1 M A N U FACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. XjIYERY article Sold at Christchurch -L4 Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. ] Miss Buckman, , T?RENCH milliner and dress- Jc MAKER, s Wishes to inform the Ladies of Ashbur y ton and surrounding districts that she has - OPENED BUSINESS in the above line, . nd from her long experience in the Y Leading Houses of Sydney and Mel t bourne, can guarantee the Best Styles, , combining Elegance and Durability. 0 Ladies wishing to make up their own t materials can have their patterns cut and - fitted, with full instructions as to making. d A perfect fit can be guaranteed, as Miss y Buckman cuts and measures by a L thoroughly practical system,saving ladies 3 the unnecessary trouble of fitting and try -5 ing on, which is often incurred by going 3 to an inexperienced dressmaker. t Address —M. BUCKMAN, Peter street, [? Ashburton, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s t Tailoring and Outfitting Establishment, , near Quill’s Commercial Hotel. 80a 1 A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, i Ashburton. , C. Ray, - 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 1 given. I C. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 100 a 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, Boor Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a Donald Williamson k 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, i 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. Tamilies in and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. i W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the best way possible. 1> Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. UFFO LK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying lie Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to fid. Corned Beef from ... 2ld. to 4d. Mutton... ... ... l«d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... fid. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with 3 very requisite. _ 912 , M P P edical hall, ASHBURTON. Established 1874 i J. M. CAMBRIDGE, ‘ CHEMIST. ■ PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO ’ THE PURITY OF DRUGS. a TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93C William Revell f (Late of Ashburton Forks), HAS 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 promptitude and despatch, and at reason la able prices. 197 a



Busines3~Notices. Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, H AS & <! tn o in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 648 a Havelock street, Ashburton. DAVIS VERTICAL FEED Sewing Machine. MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. The above Sewing Machine has taken First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition, after a contest lasting over several months; the judges having awarded First Prize to the New Davis Vertical Feed on every point. Gome and get samples of the work. Sews any fabric, from lace to leather. Always in order. P.S.—lt was also awarded First Prize at the Sydney Exhibition, on every point, and at the Ashburton Industrial Exhi bition. ORR AND CO,, SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ASHBUR TON COUNTY. Educational. MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Moote 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. Hotels- CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER ON WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN ... PROPRIETOR FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 498 a New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. George w. collinson (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. Phillip harper wishes to in* timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per we-'k. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancred 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. 8. LUOAS, 210 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. Conducted by Mbs C. Truckle. In consequence of 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. Meals 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—Mks Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson s Stables, and close to the Railway Station, ttt ANTED KNOWN That VV h HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ash burton, are open DAILY, from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Portraits taken in any weather. Great Reduction in Price.' - ' J 101*