THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1881.



Meetings- Local industries tion. The Monthly MEETING of the above will be held at Messrs. Jacobson and Eyton’s office, on WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9th, at 8 p. m. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 64a Hon. Sec. J O. O. F., M. U. 3A)YAL ASHBURTON LODGE, No 6003. GRAND ANNIVERSARY Concert Of Vocal and Instrumental Music, Dances, and Comic Sketches, in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 28. The Loyal Ashburton Lodge, No. 6003, -purpose celebrating their Anniversary with a Concert on the above date, when an ex cellent programme will be presented. - Doors open at half-past seven ; concert At eight prompt. JOSHUA TUCKER, N.G. 76a R. MINNIS, Secretary. Tenders. LOWER SHOW. TENDERS are invited for the right of a CONFECTIONER’S and REFRESH MENT STALL in the Town Hall on the day of the Horticultural Society’s Show. Tenders to close on TUESDAY, Feb. 15th, at noon, addressed to the undersigned. Amusements -65a S. E POYNTZ, Hon. Sec.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. R. j^pOTIOE —The Ashburton Guardian -is-a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors V. E. In the District Court or Canterbury, ui Holden at Ashburton. lathe matter of the Debtors and Creditors ' Act, 1876, and the several Acts amend i ing the same, and of the bankruptcy of CHARLES FREDERICK • SHEPARD, of Ashburton Forks, = Farmer, a debtor. I HEREBY SUMMON a MEETING of the Creditors of the abovenamed debtor to consider statement of accounts and other business, the said meeting to be held at the office of Messrs. Orr and Co., East street r FRIDAY, 11th February. Dated this 6th day of February, 1881. THOMAS DUDSON, 77a Trustee. y. R. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, of 1876, of the Acts amending the same, and of the Bank ruptcy of WILLIAM PAULING, of , * the Hinds, Farmer, a debtor. rOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jthe creditors having failed to elect a Creditors’, Trustee, I have, pursuant to section 46 of the said first-mentioned Act, appointed Frederick Pavitt, of Ashburton, a certificated accountant in bankruptcy, to be, Creditors’ Trustee of the said estate, and that the said Frederick Pavitt has. this day signified acceptance of the said trusteeship. Dated this 9th day of February, 1881. W. MARTIN, 78a Clerk to Court.



Publications. THE TRADE PROTECTION SO CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of ; Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, &c., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information upr to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur day. For particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church. —T. B. Ckaio, Agent for Canter- Public Notices. PURSUANT to Section 54 of the Property Assessment Act, 1579, . notice is hereby given that a Board of Reviewers for the Canterbury District will, on FRIDAY, the 18th day of February next, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, at the Resident Magistrate’s Court House, in the Town of Ashburton, sit to hear and determine OBJECTIONS to ASSESS MENTS mads in respect of Property in . the Borough and Road Districts here under mentioned. Dated, this Ist day of February, 1881. ...... J. SPERREY, Commissioner. . 1.. Borough of Ashburton 2. Mount Somers Road District 3. South Rakaia Road District 4. Mount Hutt Road District , ■ 5 Wakanui Road District .6, Longbeach Road District 7. Upper Ashburton Road District 73a



V. p PUBLIC NOTICE. —' BATING ACT, 1876. Assessment Courts for the Road Districts of Wakanui, Longbeach, South Bakaia, Mount Hutt, Upper Ashburton, JjCoimt Somers, and the Borough of Ash burton, for the purpose of hearing and determining all OBJECTIONS to the .Valuation List, or Lists, of the said dis tricts and Borough, will be held on the dates and at the places following, viz,:— Rood District of South Bakaia, on 17th February, at South Bakaia Road Board Office, at 12 noon. Road District of Mount Somers, on ■ ■ 18th February, at Mount Somers - Road Beard Office, at 12 noon. Boad pistrict of Upper Ashburton, on 3rd. March, .at Westerfield Road Board Office,, at 12 noon. Boad. District of . Longbeach, on 6th March, at Willowby Boad Board .... ' Office, af.l2 noon. ol - Ashburton, on Bth March, at the Resident Magistrate’s Court house, Ashburton, at 10 a.m. Boad; District of Wakanui, on Bth March, 'at the Resident Magis ,, grate’s .Courthouse, Ashburton, at lS.noon.. : . ,feoid district of Mount Halt, on Uth ‘■ Marph, at the Methven Boad Board . *;, Office, at 12 noon. .. - . j. NUGENT WOOD, - -• • Judge. Ashburton, sth February, 1881- « ' i■ ’ - ' 66a >■* -i ke&'jr l , W. MARTIN, Clerk Assessment Court. Magistrate’s Court,



Public Notices. N O T I 0 E. All CL A: MS against the undersigned must he kcui in on or before the 21st Februarv, addressed to Post Office, Ash burton, or they will not be recognised at all. Accounts due to me must be PAID before above date or they will be sued [CARD.] B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT, for. 60a E. H. BUTLER, Westerfield. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch 571



FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., BE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.— No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Viewers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624 Christchurch.



McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Kcab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch. Hotels. New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. George w. collinson (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 676 Railway hotel, South Rakaia. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS. Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. J. S. COMPTON, 647 Proprietor.



Boarding Houses, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, JjIROM the A 1 Resturant to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mrs Truckle. 528 PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. S. LUCAS, 525 Proprietor.



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. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. . PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opened a new DINING and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafieldßoad, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at which he will supply Luncheon at all hours of the day, at Is. 6d. Livery Stable.—Stalls and Loose Boxes.— Is.—Boxes as per agreement. Goon Paddocks, as per agreement. 507 FUN AND FARCE I



Matson, Gcx, and Co. ]VIaTSON, CoX & Co., STOCK AND 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, Wool, &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.



AZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o'clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer •jyj-'CORMICK WIRE BINDERS. FOR SALE, cheap, Two Secondhand M'Cormick Wire Binders, in first-class working order. FOR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, T. BULLOCK CONTAINING ACRES apply to T. BULLOCK. |OR SALE, CHEAP A Sherri ff 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. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block—viz., 502, 5C3, 510, 511, situated in Timvald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Section No. 12, Trevorton, on 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 properly, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. ECTIONS 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. rp 0 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 Mail 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. I7IOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A } PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 „ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 „ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ 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 290 ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton.



Conveyances. * THE LONGBEACH COAOH 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 Willcocks, 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 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, 5». return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. The 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. ; Post Office, 4.45 p;ra. 4o ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m MIRTH, MUSIC, MELODY I



Business Notices. A THIELE’S ZWEBAK, MAN RUSKS, and Flour, always on band. or GER- Prepared 68a GEORGE BOOTH, Tuam street, Christchurch, JMPORTER 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 kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. 71a



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, Ac. NOVELS— “BIack Angel,” “Star of the South,” “ Fiery Cross,” Ac. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. Agent for the Ashburton Guardian. Note the address : MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513* WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, Ac., , 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, j Bricklayer, Ac., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 593 BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. NEA LA S 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 Ashbdrton, 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 Thimbles, Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 931 WM. PATCHING.



CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. 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, Balls, and Soirees supplied on reasonable terras. A. THIELE, COOPERATIVE BAKERY. 500 GRATEFUL COMFORTING 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 articles 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 ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame. — See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boding water or milk Sold only in packets or tins, labelled : Thiele JAMES EPPS AND CO. homoeopathic chemist, LONDON. 91°0 BROTHERS ALL I Oddfellows’Concert



Business Notices- Sorenson and Co., Licu.eikld Street, Christchurch. BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in 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. PUDDICOMBE & CO., who will conduct the business as heretofore, and would ask for them that liberal support which wo have received. In reference to the above we beg to state that we will keep a large stock of SltUti LI 1 fib \> tJ Will Sl'Obft, VJi. GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will be sold at ASHBURTON PRICES. any Market to best advantage. 63a 0 T I C E. ORR & CO. We will send a cart round the country to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL /CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER ij 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



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, TIN WALD. A GRICULTURAL 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, TINWALD. G4l 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 FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer ok MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station 814 TO-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. 650



REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUUjUUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ’also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, Ac, Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B. —Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch lines, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 948 Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, Alford Forest Road. HAYING 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, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Beg to remind farmers and agriculturists generally of their LARGE STOCK of NEW and IMPROVED MACHINERY of every description, including Ploughs, Grubbers, Scarifiers and Harrows, Drays, Tip Carts, Broadcast Sowing Machines, and Prize Elevators; also, Extras for Ruston and Proctor’s Combines, &c. Inspection invited. 846



Friedlander Bros. ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF WOOL, GRAIN, AND ALL KINDS OF Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the above, placed in mr hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial markets. For the convenience of farmers, we will also take delivery of Grain at our Grain Store in Tinwald (late Mossman’s).



Grain Storage. RIEDLANDER BROS., having in course of erection a large addition to their Grain Stores, are in a position to offer storage room for farmers’ grain at reasonable rates.



QORNSACKS ! CORNSACKS 1 ! We have to arrive our season’s ship ment of CALCUTTA CORNSACKS, Fallsized, extra strong, four-bushel, manu factured expressly to our order, for English wheat shipments. These Cornsacks, being purchased by us direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply farmers and others on MOST FAVORABLE TERMS.



Drapery, Groceries, Ironmongery, IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. THE NEW IM PRO YE D ALTHOUSE Yaneless Windmill Is now on exhibition in front of our store. The prices rro considerably lowered and within the reach of everybody. Como and examine them. Orders punctually attended to. FRIEDLANDER BROS., AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



Basic"" ” Mces. Bargains Extraordinary . GREAT REDUCTIONS ORR AND CO. HOLD THEIR GREAT ANNUAL CLEARING SALE, PREVIOUS TO ARRIVALS OF WINTER GOODS, COMMKNOINO Friday, Feb. 11. jjisSf" For particulars see Handbills.



Business Notices. DVS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L He has the largest and best stock of L U TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., TT in Ashburton to select B L O W from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. B L O W T A I L O R For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. 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. T A I L O R EAST STREET. Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lubiow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £8 - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. JSST- 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, begs 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 Cs., and £6 10s., with guarantee. Also in stock, a selection of best English made ELECTRO PLATE, in Spoons, Forks, Teapots, Cruet-frames, &c. Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. 7300-960 R. G. Ruxton, Practical 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 Buyers to the following list of prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from 110 Vests, to order, from ... 012 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 410 0 jp’S' Jockeys’ Racing Colors. ' -4 Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R. G. Ruxton wishes to thank his Friends and Customers of Ashburton and the surrounding district for their patron age, and by fallowing his customary prin ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to meet with their future favors. Address — R. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 J. R. Chapman, House painter, sign writer, &c., begs to announce that, in order to make room for Fresh Importa tions of White and Red Lead, Raw and Boiled Oil, Varnish, Glass, Paperhang-i ings, etc., he has ENLARGED HIS WAREHOUSE, by taking, in addition to his old shop, the adjoining premises lately occupied by Mr. Fowler as a general store. The advertiser is, therefore, in a position to supply the Trade and the Public with all the above-: named requisites at lowest wholesale prices. r Tancred street, Ashburton. 880. THE LIGHT FANTASTIC I Graceful