THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1881.



Meetings. "~yp- AKANUI ELECTION Mr Wason Requests the Electors of Wakanui to meet him at the ELEMINGTON SCHOOL, ON WEDNESDAY, THE 30TH NOV., At 8 p.m. 193 d ELECTION. Mr Wason Requests the Electois of Wakanui to meet him at the HINDHOPB SCHOOL, ON THURSDAY, THE ist DEC, At 8 p.m. 194 d W AKANUI ELECTION. Mr C. W. Purnell Requests the Electors to Meet him at the SOHOOLHOUSE, FLEMINGTON, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, At 7.30 p.m. 201 d AKANUI ELECTION. MR. C. W. PURNELL Requests the ELECTORS to MEET him at the SCHOOLHOUSE, HINDHOPE, ON SATURDAY, 3rd DECEMBER, At 7.30 p.m. 210 d MrE. Gr. Wright INVITES THE ELECTORS OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT TO MEET HIM At the ROAD BOARD OFFICE, METHYEN, ON WEDNESDAY, 30TH NOV., At half-past seven. 203 d Ashburton cheese & butter FACTORY. A SPECIAL MEETING of the Provi sional Directors is called for THURSDAY AFTERNOON, Dec. Ist, at 3 p.m., to confer with Mr Bowron, who proceeds to England in a fortnight. Plans of build ings, etc., will be submitted. S. E. POYNTZ, 215 n Interim Sec. Thistle lodge, 627, s.c., ash burton. An EMERGENCY MEETING of the above lodge will be held at the Masonic 1 Hall on WEDNESDAY next, 30th ins*-., at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of Installing 1 Officers for the ensuing year. The Rev. James Hill will act as installing officer. 1 Visiting brethren invited. 1 By order of ti e W.M., GEORGE GAUKRODGER, i 211 d Secretary. Amusements- j UNITED MASONIC BALL Will be held at the MASONIC HALL, TANCRED STREET, I ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th, 1881. Committee ; ' Bro. R. W. Shearman Bro. J. Bradley 1 Bro. W. H. Gundry Bro. W. Sparrow Bro. H. Stephenson Bro. W. H. Zouch ] Bro. C. Braddell Bro. R. Friedlander Bro. T. Quill Bro. Bro. S. Nelson 1 Bro. G. St. Hill Bro. Ed. Saunders 1 Bro. H Zander Bro. D.M'Farlane Bro. E. G. Crisp. Admission by 1 icket only. Ticl eta may be obtained from the Com mittee. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. HENRY ZANDER, 140 d Hon. Sec. Public Notices. E BRING TWINE BINDER, WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS. The most complete and simple Reaper and Rinder yet introduced. A Sample Machine will be EXHIBITED AT THE ASHBURTON COUNTY SALEYARDS ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, And working of same explained to farmers by Mr Allan, the Deering representative. As there are only a few machines left unsold, only those ordering promptly can depend upon being supplied. jameson & Roberts, Ashburton. Numerous alterations and improvements have been effected in the above Machine since last year. 206 d THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY (LIMITED). THE Opening Wool Sale Of the Season will be held at the Store of MR C. W. TURNER, SOUTH TOWN BELT, At 2 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30. Consignors will please note that al Wool forwarded by rail should be ad dressed .to the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Private Siding. And in order that buyers may be in possession of Catalogues early on the morning of the sale, it is necessary that all parcels be forwarded to reach Store by TUESDAY at noon. JOHN COOKE, Manager ; E. S. HARLEY, Produce Manager. Walter B. Moss, Agent, Ashburton. 166 d A SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given, that Havelock street West, between West street and Park street, is CLOSED for Cart Traffic until further notice. FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineer. 4th Oct, 1881. 51d



Notices. S’. O T I C 1 All Persons indebted to the lat partnership of Drs Trevor and Ross ar requested to PAY their Accounts a ON CE, to prevent legal proceedings beinj taken against them. W. H. ZOUCH. Ashburton, Oct. 27,1881. 988 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAI BOARD. Notice is hereby given that all UNPAH RATES after the Ist day of Decembei will be SUED FOR without furthei notice. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 33d Clerk. l £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 LAID POISON between East and West streets on THURSDAY last. > W. H. ZOUCH. Y. R Electoral district ASHBURTON. OF In pursuance of “ The Regulation 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 Courthouce, 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 V. R. Electoral district of waka- NUI. In pursuance of ‘ ‘ The Regulations of Elections’ Act, 1881,” I Geokge 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 be 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 To Let. TO LET—Three COTTAGES in Peter street. Apply, Elzßros., Coach builders, Wills street. 218 d TO LET.—S Roomed HOUSE, with Acre of Garden Ground, in Princes’ street. Rent ten shillings a week. Apply, Office of this Paper. 192 d TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d For Sale. J 1 O E SALE. Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a 1 r 13p Rural Section 28406—387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407—234 a 3r lOp All the above can be had as one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. Apply, 213 d MATSON, COX & CO. Jjl O R SALE. COTTAGES with from 2 to 15 ACRES of LAND, fenced, close to the Township. 67d MATSON, COX & CO. njl O 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. 851 c Ashburton. ,r xN SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Public Companies, BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. WANTED KNOWN Promissorj Note Forms on Sale, at th< d Guardian Office.



T. .Bullock. te ROPE R T Y p SATURDAY ALE. DECEMBER ioth. My NEXT SALE of TOWN, SUBUR BAN and other PROPERTIES will take place on the above date. Persons desirous of offering any will please communicate with the undersigned at once. 199 d T.- BULLOCK T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. F OR SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable for cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK O ATS. O s. FOR SALE.—FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, T o FARMERS. FOR SALE, cheap, a Second-hand DEERING STRING BINDER, new last season. T. BULLOCK. O O L. WOO w The undersigned is a Purchaser at highest market price. T. BULLOCK FARMERS. T 0 A Deering Twine BINDER For Sale Cheap. T. BULLOCK M 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.—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 FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK rO LET.—Premises in Moore street, known as the Chicory Works ; also, shop and Dwelling-house adjoining the ibove. A low rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Low Rental.—Cottage at 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. Tenders- * V. Supplies to ash home. R. BURTON 1 The Hospital and Charitable Aid Board invite Separate TENDERS for the SUP PLY of— Rations, Groceries, Medical Comforts, Fuel, Medicines and Burials, to the Ashburton Home, for Twelve Months, commencing Ist January, and terminating 31st December, 1882. Full particulars can be obtained on ap plication to the Master of Home. Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the Board, and marked outside “ Tender Ashburton Home Contract,” will be re ceived by the undersigned up to noon of WEDNESDAY, December 7. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. J. E. MARCH. Charitable Aid Office, 212 d Christchurch, 22nd Nov., 1881. FRESH TENDERS will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 3rd, for the ERECTION of a Two-Roomed COT TAGE at Mount Somers. Plans, etc., can be seen at the offices of Messrs Tucker and Restell, Ashburton. 170 d C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun. ROAD DISTRICT, TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : No. 45—Boundary road, Re-forming and Metalling about 320 chains ~ 46—Denshire’s road, Formation, about 350 chains ~ 47 —Suburban roads, between Beach and Wakanui roads, Making Footpaths, about 47 chains. Specifications, &c., can be seen at the Board’s office, Moore street, where tenders will be received till noon on THURSDAY, Dec. 1. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors, &c. District Office, Ashburton, Nov. 21, 1881. 152 d TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a COTTAGE for Mr R. Lancaster. Plans may be seen by apply ing to the undersigned, and Tenders to be sent in by 5 p.m. on THURSDAY, Ist December. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 200 d R- BIRD. Billiards. billiards,— TENDERS will be received up to the 30th INST, for LEASING the ’ BILLIARD ROOM at Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, containing three Alcock’s Tables, and doing a first-class » business. For particulars, apply on the premises. Maetin Ryan. 196 d Ashburton county council. FRESH TENDERS are invited for FLEMING over Hinds River. Plans and specifications can be seen at the 0 Council Chambers, and tenders, addressed 3 to the Chairman, to be sent in not later 7 than WEDNESDAY, November 30, at 3 noon. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 182 d County Engineer. - nnHE GUARDIAN is published every ■y J. evening, giving every dayj ' L e up to the hour of going to press. This is better than baying a sixpenny weekly.



Matson, Cox, and C6* Matson, Cox, & Co. A ucitoneers & 8 LAND, i STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. ' LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. 5 ' 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, &o. 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 Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at 8 ASHBURTON AND TTNWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS 8 y On TUESDAY, DEC. 6. J £ Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d W. H. Qundry. fjpHE undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hote 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. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 AND £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, 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 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. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, p ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a I. 1 [ Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R, J^"OTIOE— The Ashburton Guardian (a a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts]



T. TTFord aM tJo. V" TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, * IN THE COUNTY OP ASHBURTON. ) __ We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL i 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, &c., 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 Business Notices. Lion Brewery. GWOOD (late Wood and Co.) begs , to inform his friends and cus tomers that he has dissolved partnership with M. O. Digby, and the late firm having sold their interest in the Ashburton Brewery to Mr John Manning, of Rangiora, the undersigned will at an early date be enabled to supply the public with a Brewing of his well-known ALE and STOUT from the new brick premises in Dobson street and Cass street, Ashburton, GEORGE WOOD, 184 d Brewer, &c. M. Byan 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 Jiyj-OUNT SOMERS STORE. The Undersigned have just opened up a splendid stock of Drapery and Clothing, which will be sold at prices not to be . equalled in the district. Groceries and General Stores of best quality, and an in spection and trial respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. 1 Storekeepers, &0., MOUNT SOMERS. 677 a Jameson & Boberts, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE— Woolsacks Fencing Wire, 8,9, and 10 Staples, Stakes, Standards Raddle, Lamp Black Boiled Oil, Castor Oil Kerosene Oil Twine Little’s Sheep Dip Turnip Seeds White Stone Devonshire Greystone Purple Top Aberdeen Green Top Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Rape, Clover, Cocksfoot Ryegrass, Gorse Carrot and Mangold Seeds Ploughshares, all sizes Flour, Bran, Sharps Oatmeal, Chaff, Potatoes Rock Salt Tea, Sugar, Soap, Candles &c., &c., &c. Agents for The New Zealand Insurance Company, Ruston, Proctor and Co.’s Machinery, Deering Twine Binders 177 d Greo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Christchurch, 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— 1 FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton 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 Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. 816 c The standard brewery com pany (LIMITED). k 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 AT.F. and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station, j F. W. HALES, Manager. a Address— Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 694 c



]xfy - ■- Easiness Notice > g ALB. SALK SALE. CHEAP SALE. Large Discounts. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. The Plans f our New Building having been completed, and the present Store being about to be removed, we have decided to offer to the Public, for ONE FORTNIGHT ONLY, our large and well-assorted stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE AT A FURTHER REDUCTION, which will reduce the Goods to Cost Price. We draw special attention to our extensive stock of SHEARING MATERIALS, as Woolpacks, Sheepshears, Oils, Lamp black, (Raddle, Turkey and Washita 3 Stones, etc., which will be sold at lowest prices. ' i i We have now landing— -800 bales full-sized Calcutta Corn sacks 1 16 bales 6-ply Seaming Twine i 60 cases Castor Oil 66 tons Binding Wire which we are ready to sell at a very low figure, for want of storage room. 1 Extras for all Reapers and Binders kept in stock. An early inspection is invited, as the sale will only be for one fortnight, and all that has been stated will be given effect to. We are prepared to make CASH ADVANCES o» WOOL AND GROWING CROPS, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Friedlander Bros., AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE j AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF [NEW ZEALAND.; » I i o



Business Notices OTIOE OF 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, TANCRED 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 ■gARGAINS 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 FOB THREE WEEKS ONLY, Previous to removing to his new premises The whole of the Stock has been Re maeked 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 s|d per yard, reduced to 4d Good Strong Winsey, reduced to 4|d Horrock’s Longcloth, reduced to 3s lid per dozen Fancy Dress Stuff at 2s 6d per yard, reduced to Is 3£d * Cotton Shirtings, reduced to 4|d and 6Jd 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 are 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. HOLDER & COMPANY, 868 c Saunders’ Buildings. QSBO R N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners of tno above and others are informed we have engaged 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 he 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 r the coming season. sr EW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming ends and the public’generally, that they ve opened a ■ GENERAL STORE, Jones and Bradshaw's old premises, posite the Eailway Shed, Tinwald, d solicit a share of the general patron- CHEAP TEAS 1 TEAS !! TEAS !!! Of the Best Blends. SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS!! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! j CLOTHING!! 1 ! 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 Threshing books printed on th< shortest notice, at the Office of th Paper.



Poyntz and Co. WALTER A- W O (Tt)’S TWINE Binder & Harvester sft 6in and 6ft 6in Oat.. r .' Eight of the world’s highest prizes were awarded to W. A. Wood’s Harvest* ing Machine. i r . ; Special First at the Melbourne Exhi bition. The competitors of the “ Wood," being dissatisfied with their defeat at .the trial, appealed to the Commissioners of the Exhibition for another trial. -This being granted, a second trial was held on December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia, when their Machine was again victorious, competing against the McCormick, Os* borne, and Deering Twine Binders. A FIELD TRIAL of W. A. Wood’s Machine will be held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents. THE Undersigned are now talcing orders for Messrs Scott Bros.’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, Fitted with all the Latest Improvements. Full-width Machines. POYNTZ & CO. H ASTON & BEATTIE’S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS, which are giving universal satisfaction, vide Testimonials;— To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The 21ft Flexible Harrows I had from you please me very much. They are the best Harrows I ever used.' \ln rough ground especially they show them selves to advantage.—H. •W. Paesonb, Seafield.” “ Messrs Poyntz and Co.: Haying harrowed 1,800 acres of land, both rough and smooth, this season with a set of Haxton and Beattie’s Flexible Harrows, I have no hesitation in saying they are the best hind of harrows I ever used. They clear themselves well in rough land, and I can confidently recommend them to farmers.—Fkancis Cass, Seafield.” 'To Messrs Poyntz and, Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The Haxton and Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows are all that could be desired for our rough ground.— James Croskeeie, Mayfield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —In reference to Haxton and Beattie’s Patent Flexible Harrows, I think them by far the beat harrows I ever used in all sorts of ground, both rough and smooth, and they answer well as chain harrows. —■ Geoegb ' Richakd, Orfln POYNTZ & CO. O N S E. Wood’s and McCormick’s Binding Wire, Binding Twine, and all Machine Extras. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S E 250 acres of good LAND, well fenced, within 10 miles of Ashburton j 160 acres in crop, the balance ploughed ready for turnips. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S E Splendid SHEEP-FARM of 1,200 acres, situated within 12 miles of Ashburton, well fenced, and sub 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 260 acres in growing wheat, and this is a most desirable property. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S E. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all fenced, and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 acres in English grass, 185 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 drops. There is a good house and stable on the land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. POYNTZ & 00, T OWN PROPER T I E S. 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. F O R S E. Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S A 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. F OR 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 parts 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 & 00. F O R S E. Two acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and well and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO- T O E Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centra of the town. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S A E. 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 & 00. ■ ■■■r