The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2.-No. 287.]

[published every evening. J

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UGTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &c. load Sales; Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY- SALE every SAT U RDAY, at Ifi o’clock sharp. Commencing in the s ; ' Yards with HORSES. LAND : SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. LQANS—I am open to receive applies* -tions on approved freehold security. Oats’pnrchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances made on Wheat shipped to ; England. Lowest possible charges. AQENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Evfsy class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28? a i ALFRED HARRISON. K. F. Gray, A" UGTIONEER, V A LUATOR, STOCK, STATION, V :'-f ■ ■ ANT) : GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, .. .. TEMUEA. Agent for Standard Insurance Com and Sub-Agent for the Althouse r indmill.Licensed Dealer in Arms and Ammunition. 782 W. H. Gundry, AND, ESTATE, AND STATION GENERAL MERCHANT, • AST> ■ ■ LICENSED LAND BROKER, East steeet, Ashbueton. 927



ED K . pAVI TT , East . Street (Close to the Railway ;i Station) Ashburton, land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays,. Newcastle and Malvern Coal (by the track load). Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri- Can, j&c., -&C. 928 Branson & Boileau, Engrossers, commission and ; GENERAL AGENTS Agents for the Australasian. L ’ L Agents for Gilhey’s Wine. 929;.: H & boileau. Surveyors, Civil Engineers, Ike. W. H. BRISTOW, 4 UTHORISED GOVERNMENT ** j' V SURVEYOR, Licensed Under Land Transfer Act. Eord find Newton’s Buildings, (next County Council-'offices, .Hereford street, Christchurch. ~ . t 572 ME. HARDY JOHNSTON, CIVIL ENGINEER AND . , architect, Authorised and Incensed Surveyor, VALUER; AND ARBITRATOR, Is prepared tp execute Surveys, Engineer ing and'Architectural Designs, Estimates, and Eepprts, and Value Property in town or country at the following tariff of charges, exclusive of travelling expenses, r r SURVEY CHARGES. Forany fractional part of an acre, and not exceeding ,five acres, twoguineas. Exceeding fiyeacres and under twenty-five acres, 2 threfe guineas.



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, &UKVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 E. Dobson & Son, c IV I L ENGINEERS; AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Business Notices Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & . MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations 4 supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and small quan tities, and all orders will be promptly executed. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] 262 a



OIL. gEA ELEPHANT OIL will be found superior to lard or castor oil for all kinds of machinery, and has the additional advantage of being 25 per cent, cheaper. Purchasers of oil should also remember that this is a Colonial Production, and by using it will leave the money in the country. ORR & GO., Agents for the Ashburton County. 228 a



Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed j SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401



Exceeding'twenty-five acres and under fifty acres,-; three guineas for the first twenty-five acres t xmd one shilling per acre for balance. Exceeding fifty’acres and under one hundred acres/four guineas for the first fifty acres, and one shilling peracre for balance. Exceeding one hundred acres and under five hundred -acres, , five guineas for the first one hundred, acres, and ninepence per acre for balance;*’" • ” Exceeding five hundred acres and under five thousand, ninepence per acre for the first five hundred acres, and sixpence per acre for balance. For' 1 sub-dividing into allotments carefully pegged and numbered, the charge, in addition to the above, would be two shillings for each town allotment. comprising any fractional part of an acre, and two shillings and sixpence tor each suburban or rural section comprising one acre and upwards. ; The above charges do not apply to very hilly or broken Country, or to “ bush ” land, in which case from twenty-five to fifty per cent, would have to be added, in proportion to the difficulties met with in the country to he sur- and also In discovering the boundaries of the Crown Grants. Fair .copies of the survey plan drawn on mbuntbd ; paper, together with book of refer ence, if required, ‘will be furnished at the rate of ten pet dent, bn the cost ot the survey. • All surveys -will be carried out and completed in accordance with the rules and instructions issued by* the Surveyor-General for the guid ance of the Survey Department of the Govern ment, and will be certified to as being correct. The charge per day would be two guineas clear of qll expenses should clients prefer that mode of payment. ENGINEERING CHARGES. In milking' surveys of land for engineering purposes,. such, for instance, as the drainage or or irrigation of districts of country, the drain age or water supply of towns, construction of railways, common roads and bridges, canals, harbors, river improvements, &c,, the charges would be for plans, design, estimate, report, &c , at the rate of three per cent, on the total cost of the proposed work if under jfs,ooo}‘above" and under £IO,OOO, three per dent, on the first ,£5,000 and two and « halt percent on the balance-; above ,£IO,OOO and under, .£20,c00, two and a half per cent. On the first 10,000, and two per cent, on the balance,'atfd so on lessening in proportion to the extent of the estimated cost oil the proposed work. ; If einployed by the day,’ the charge Would he three i guineas Clear of alii expenses. . ARCHITECTURAL CHARGES. ■ Iq famishing desists and specifications with “'mated‘cdfet; cottage arid villa resi sevshopffOhtsi warehouses, banks. pablic Mnffiy Jjre.f&a.. thecharge would! be from „ve totwpanda bflf P er c^nt ‘ l in proportion to . the estimated cost of the proposed building. VALUATIONS. &, House' landed property, agricultural mechincry r -to6ls and jeffects, railway plant, and • and building Sc.,;;yarned on equally i’terms aS above. . - . V T. 1L HAROT ¥OHNSTON, C. E,, Membt®°*f the Institution of Civil En ■ bor. 'gineenyLondon. ■■■ ‘:; .Cbainbers,. V Hweford .street,. Christchurch. - 672



DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU RE AND BEDDING M AN U FACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold-at Christchurch Pbices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 702 D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable prices. 933 DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware I Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryora’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashei- Street West. 569 James McDonald, EW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE, REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MALE AND FEMALE SERVANTS, Manchester Street South, Christchurch. PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Pro perties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts Collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 570 J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.)



PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 2lia Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a KING BROTHERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers Scythes Gorse Knives Axes, &o. Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters’ Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c. ; Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of every description. Shafts P. M. Axles American Buggy Handles Spokes £ ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &o. &c. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813



FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c, &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. fTIHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com -L pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms, 608 S. STODDARD, Proprietor. Ranges. Ranges. Ranges. T. J. WATTERS, COOKING RANGE MANUFACTURER, KIVER’S RIGHT-OF-WAY, CASHFL STREET, Next Bank ef Australasia, Christchurch, New Zealand. RANGES from 2ft. 6in. to 10ft. fitted up with GRILLS, CIRCULATING AND HIGH-PRESSURE BOILERS, by which HOT WATER can be conveyed Up-stairs for BATHS and other Purposes. 2ft. 6in., without boiler 2ft, 9in. do 3ft. do PRICE LIS T:— £ s. d. ... 3 15 0 3ft., with wrought iron boiler.,. ... 3 17 6 3ft., with copper boiler ...476 £ s. d. 6 0 0 5 0 0 673



Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots of THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. Gd.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant do. (fancy, stitched), Bs. 6d. —OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY 40



Business Notices. Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. WE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand tup l ® wear than the Imported Article. We faro making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. . NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported. We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. j2ES'*Farmers are invited to call and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. TARPAULINS.—We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins Tof all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening train. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E.S., from ... ... ... ... 7s. 6d. Men’s Calf E.S 10s. 6d. Men’s Calf Bats ... ... ... ... ... 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Watertights 14s. Gd. Men’s Kip Bluchers ... ... ... ••• Bs. 6d. Men’s Canvas Shoes ... ... ... ••• 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 FURNISHING. P. Paterso n’s CASHEL S REET AND COLOMBO STREET SHOPS CONTAIN THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STOCK IN TOWN. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 737



500 Q uot on tions 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, 17s. to 28s. the Box. Half Chests, of 40 lbs., £3 t° £s• Sugars, 3L'd. to 4d. „ White Crystals, a'M- to sd. New Currants, 6d. per lb. T. TAY LOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 748 TEA. TEA. TEA. Nelson, Moate & Co., HOLES ALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Next Ayees’ Baths. SPECIALITIES— No. per lb. 1. Speciality Blend. Immense power, pungency, and grip as. od. 2. Challenge Tea. Splendid Liquor, rich flavor 2s. 4d. 3. Dargeeling Blend. Drawing a pure rich liquor, worth 3s 2s. Bd. 4. Royal Blend. Full bodied and delicate aroma 3s. od. 5. Imperial Blend. Good leaf, well flavored, strong, fine pungent liquor 3s. 4d. N.B.—Our Blends containing Green Tea are only sold when specially asked for. Packages always on hand. Half-chests, Boxes, and Packets, containing 61b., 41b., 31b., 21b., 11b., £lb., £lb. Also, in Fancy Tea Canisters. Samples of any of these Teas can be had on application A liberal discount allowed to Hotels, Schools, Farmers, and Boarding Houses. H. M. CARSON, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 736 Sewing Machines. JM. THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to , his large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Wheeler and Wilson’s New No. 8, “ Raymonds,” the “ New White,” “ Household,” “ Home Shuttle,” “Home Treasure,” &c., &c. Also, Bicycles by the best makers, Bicycle Fixings, &c. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments. Machines on Time Payment from ss. per week. Orders, with stamps or P. 0., will be attended to at once. Address— J. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers. 815 C. W. Duckworth, GKOCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Neab Steange’s Buildings.) Goods Christchurch Railway Station. Furnished Houses To Let at Sumner] / 4^



Business Notices. So o & v V/ "V <t <s> 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ckistchuech. PRACTICAL in .Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.] w o 02 EH t) ft EH w O i—i P-l 02 & <! a ~ ffi M 'J. F. Stratz. Watchmaker from Sk London > S CO 2 » h». ® r & 9 «H & H J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, Prance, Germany, and America. £ s. d. English Silver Hunting Levers from 4 10 0 American W T altham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in ivood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 012 6 23 a



CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GE KERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), the manufacturers of the following c.mong other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND- This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 2Gin 20 15 0 GUARDIAN. MILL. Other prices equally low. 48g



Business Notices. Thomas Williams, TIN WALD, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &o. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 AMONGST the questions at present agitating the public mind stands the very important one—“ Is it possible to obtain GOOD TE A 1 If not, why not ?” Echo has been answering hitherto —“ You can’t get it for love or money !” And the ladies appear to have become apathetic or despairing in consequence. But a new era has dawned on Ashburton, and the question so interesting to all, especially to the female portion of the community, is happily settled in the affirmative. Joy will spring up in many a fair bosom, on being credibly informed, that, now, at length, the possession of really GOOD TEA may be an fait accompli in the short space of time it will take to go or send to H. M. CARSON’S NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, East street, appointed sole agent for the sale of Nelson, Moate and Co.’s now celebrated packet TEAS, carefully selected, properly blended, and last, not least, always the same. See advertise ment and handbills. Marsh & Groves. •jJIANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lancred Street, Ashburton. 932



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 ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade; Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 24? a Thos. Diidson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON. JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AYELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on sale for next season, Wood’s and other makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire and extras for all kinds of Wire Binders. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 614 East street.



BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Lawey and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM* Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants, AGENTS Irflß THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. | FORMS PRINTED “To Let ” and u For Sale ” —can be obtained at tne Guardian Office,



NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to taka 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 JgREAD ! BREAD ! ! BREAD !!! The Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts are reminded that good wholesome Bread can be at all times procured from the undersigned. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS made for Supplying Harvest and Threshing Machine hands. Assemblies, Parties, &c., supplied on reasonable terms. An assortment of Biscuits, Pastry Cakes, &c., always on hand. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON. 1 792 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN - PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, PRICE ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements are very reasonable.