THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, JULY 4, 1881.



Meetings- H ORTIOULTURAL SOCIETY To-morrow. The MONTHLY MEETING of th< above will be held at the Mail Office TO MORROW EVENING, July 6, at f o'clock. Business—Preparation of Prize Sche dtde for next Show, wading of t Paper on “ Planting,” by Mr J. Scaly, and one on “ Pansies, bj Mr W. Randall. S. E. POYNTZ, 187 c Hon. Sec. A 1 SHBUBTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SO CIETY. The MONTHLY MEETING of the above Society will be held in Mr. Bullock's office TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVEN ING, from 6.30 to 8.30. Subscriptions will be received at the Secretary's office, Burnett street, between the hours of 9 o’clock and 4 p.m. to morrow, and at Mr. Bullock’s office, from 6.30 to 8.30 to-morrow evening. J. WARD, 1860 Secretary. Amusements- SOMERS jy; OVNT A TEA MEETING AND ENTERTAINMENT, In aid of the Presbyterian Church, Will be held in the MOUNT SOMERS SCHOOLROOM, ON FRIDAY, Bth JULY. Tea on table at 6 p.m. Tickets, Ss ; children half-price. 1660 Lectures. 10.Q.T. —Dawn of Peace MEETS , TO-NIGHT. Bro. Dunn will de liver his amusing Lecture on “ Pickled Tongues.” Refreshments provided. 182 c A LECTURE IN AID OF THE CHURCH FUND, Will be given in the SCHOOLROOM, OHERTSEY, ON THURSDAY, yxn JULY, BY THE REV. ELLIOT E. CHAMBERS. Subject: “CANADA,” As seen from the River St. Lawrence. Admission, Is ; children, 6d. Doors open at 7.30 : commence at 8 p.m. 182 c Tenders. T E N R S. Wanted Tenders for CROSS PLOUGHXNQ about 100 Acres of Land at Hinds. Tenders to be in by WEDNES DAY, July 6th. For particulars apply to 167 b MATSON, COX & CO. s OUTS RAKAIAROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the 7th July next, for the following WORKS : 1. Forming about 2$ miles, Great South road ■2, Forming about 3 milesand 30 chains, McCroy’s road 3. Forming about 1 mile and 25 chains, Baxters road 4 Forming about 65 chains, Winch more road, from Thompson’s Track road' 6. Re-forming 6 miles of Mainwaring’s road 6. Sodding up walls of cuttings on Duncan’s road 7. Forming footpath along Cridland street, Rakaia township. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman, South Rakaia Road Board. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, , 161 c Clerk to Board. W AKANUI ROAD BOARD. Tenders are invited for the FORMA TION of‘Painter's Road, about 50 chains. Specifications may be seen at the Road Board Office, Moore street, up till THURSDAY, July 7th, on which date Tenders must be sent in, not later than 10 a.m. FOOKS & SON, 157 c Surveyors to the Board. Public Notices. L. O. L. THE ANNUAL DINNER, to com memorate the Festival of July 12th, mill bo hald at fihntirmiin’i TTirtfrl fm that date. Dinner on the table at 8 p.m. Tickets, 6s 6s each. 770 O. L., N O. 2 3. The usual MONTHLY MEETING of the Members of L.0.L., Star of Ashbur ton; Fill be held in the Temperance Hall, on THURSDAY, July 7th, 1881. 189 c By order of the W.M. *rvß. MAOBEAN STEWART, ■ 9 of Ashburton, Hm Commenced the Practice of his Pro fession in Christchurch. Temporary Residence—The House ori ginally occupied by the late Db Camp bell m COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent's Brewery, Christchurch. 119 c MILLS. taken the above Mills, I beg to inform farmers and the public generally that MILL is NOW OPEN, and hope, by turning out a first-class article, to merits share of public support. Gristing., on the usual terms. Cask buyer of grain. ' , JAMES CLARK March 17th, 1881. -376 t -.f - *r I S. Nashelski, OLEBALE AND . RRTAII IBpNMONGER, CHRISTCHURCH Sew Zealand. 230 i f <‘ J ' ißiliwsite: bS



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co AUCTIONEERS & VALUATORS | LAND, 1 STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS i LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rate and on most favorable terms. • GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCI Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY, NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS 'On TUESDAY, JULY, 5. SPECIAL~ENTRY. 0 REALLY GOOD DAIRY COWS, Close on Calving. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, ’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. , . 440 T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Fbiedlandeb 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. Eord 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 . W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, TESTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, 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, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, ] including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. fTANDARD PROPERTY INVEST ) MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive plications for Loans upon approved uurity, repayable by instalments, in ac rdance with the rules of the Society, jr particulars, apply to W. H. GUNDRY, rent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., EAST STREET. 'ITANDARD FIRE & MARINE 5 INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks i all kinds of Property, including rowing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, ; current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 7& 1 ' Agent, East street, Ashburton. £2,000 AOT) £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W? H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. Publications. “ A RE WE TO STAY HERE ?”—A paper on the New Zealand Public Works Policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the Crown Lands and the Incidence of Tax ation, by a Colonist of 22 years standing, price Is, can be obtained at Office of this Paper. HE TRADE PROTECTION SO OIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liensj Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New Zea land. On Monday an “ extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information uf to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars applmpt the Office, Hobbs Buildings, High Christchurch.— T. B. Cbaio, Agent'for Canterbury. L 512 t 0 H N FOWLER GROCER, DRAPER, & GENERAI MERCHANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. JOHN FOWLER begs to announce b his old friends and customers that he ha again RESUMED BUSINESS, at th old site, Tancred street, and trusts b; Moderate Charges and every attention t * customers to merit a share of support. Also, TO LET SHOP & DWELLING-HOUSE, Lately occupied by J. R. Chapman. 176 Ball programme cards i very neat styles, with Pencils an 1 Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office l Ettrt gtreet, near Railway Station,



T. Bullock. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE O I HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. Property Bale. MY next SALE of PROPERTIES will take place on SATURDAY, 9th July. Persons wishing to offer any property at this sale will please communicate with the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK, mO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in 1 1' * East street, lately in the occupation ofJMr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpO 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. 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 I fences. Improvements—seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, ’ and other buildings. 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, 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr. Xpeorge Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise sut’Ulvtctcd into four paddocks, watered with a never failing 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. Acres Freehold ) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold { 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 2,000 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. For full particulars, apply to T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent For Sale. O N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Chaff Cutters, R E. mall FARM of 75 Acres, within niles of Ashburton, on favorable POYNTZ & CO, O R A E. A FARM of 300 Acres, all sown down to heat, well and securely Fenced, abun mtly watered, and within easy access of Railway Station. Also, 200 Acres of good LAND to Let for topping, or For Sale on a purchasing ause. Two well-finished three-roomed COT AGES, situated on a Quarter-Acre of and, on the East Town. Belt, close to re High School. These cottages are now let to good mants, at a fair rental, and will be sold a easy terms of payment. )5a POYNTZ AND CO. F O R S E. T.S. 907, 908, 909, 910, being one acre in a block ; also, T.S. 860. These sections will be sold on favorable terms, POYNTZ AND CO. • W E have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUG I Improved Farm, * Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District and will be sold a bargain, on easy 0 - terms of payment, a 3 For particulars, apply to ’ BC4a DAN HENDERSON & CO.



Joseph Ivess. WEDNESDAY NEXT, JULY sxl At 12 o’clock sharp. UNRESERVED SAL! ov HOUSEHOLD Furniture & Effects PRIZE POT PLANTS. LEAVING THE DISTRICT. JOSEPH IVESS, instructed by Mr J S. Savage, who is leaving Ash burton for Christchurch, will sell as above at the residence of Mr Savage, Tancre* street, late Mr John Orr’s cottage— Tables Chairs Carpets Cabinet Tea Service Pictures (Art Union) — “ The Play Scene from Hamlet” “ English Merry Making ” “ Good-natured Man ” And numerous other articles. The special attention of amateur florists is called to Mr Savage’s Pot Plants, as they have been awarded Prizes at the late Ashburton Shows, most of which are in full bloom. Struck Cuttings, Seedlings, &c. Terms—Cash. No Reserve. J. IVESS, 178 c Auctioneer. Joseph Ivess, 4 UCTIONEER, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, WILL COMMENCE BUSINESS In his new Auction Mart, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, ON THE Ist JULY. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held alternately at TINWALD & ASHBURTON. SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. Arrangements are being made for the holding of Weekly Sales of Farm Produce, Implements, Horses, etc. Entries may be made at the office on and after the Ist July. Advances made on every description of produce, etc., consigned for sale. Loans negotiated on moderate terms. Fire Risks effected at current rates. J.I. will hold his OPENING SALE EARLY IN JULY. Entries will be received for same after the Ist July. JOSEPH IVESS, AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. 128 c —iw ■> n"ww— Money. Tt IT ON E Y TO LEND. Chi tire SECURITY of FREEHOLD >r LEASEHOLD PROPERY, or Loans or short dates, will be made on any ap rroved security. Apply to Wm. HORNE, Dare of P. Cunningham & Co., Ashburton. 54c Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 250 a Colombo street, Christchurch. Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON Bridge). Duncan McKenzie, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. D. MoKENZIB, 50c Proprietor. Dunedin coffee palace and PRIVATE HOTEL. Moray Place. These extensive premises, replete witli every comfort as a first-class Restaurant and Family Hotel, are now open to the public. Cafd and spacious Dining-rooms. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Saloons, Read ing, Smoking, and Chess Booms ; Singh Bedrooms and suits of Apartments. The elevation of the Hotel is extremely healthy and the views from the upper roomi simply magnificent. Terms moderate. S. ”sTHAWKINS, 873 a Manager. -it ir RS FENWICK’ i Adelaide Hotel Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. 872 a MRS FENWICK New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL, High street, Christchurch. aEORGB wT"OOLLINSOIS (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264



Boarding Houses, &c. Areally good boarding house, Directly opposite the Mail Office, Burnett Street, Ashbujeiton. Good Breakfast, Good Luncheon, Good Dinner, Good Tea, and Meals at all times, to suit the convenience of customers and people from the country. The best place in the town of Ashburton for quiet and comfort. MRS MUTCH (Late of the Ashburton Hotel). 985 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 week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. IPS' 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 1 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. S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. 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— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 94a4 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. W. F. Wilding, Barrister, solicitor, and i NOTARY PUBLIC. 1 Attendance at Ashburton every 1 Friday. OFFICE: NEXT THE MAIL OFFICE, BURNETT STREET. 117 c Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46 C. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Business Notices SOMERS STORE W, H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian. 767 a SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, BUTCHER, >ga to inform the Public of Ashburton irough and County, that he is Supplying 3 Primest Meat at CHEAPEST iTES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... lsd. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro ietors, and Harvesters, supplied with ery requisite. 912 COUNTY RIDGING & SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manu facture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate be tween Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality, he respectfully solicits their support in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention, 1480 P. & D. Duncan BEG lo inform their friends and the public generally that they are about to OPEN A BRANCH IN ASHBURTON, On that Section ADJOINING THE POST OFFICE, For Repairing all kinds of Agricultural Implements. In the meantime inspection is invited to our stock of Ploughs, Drays, Shares, &c. , now on the ground. The management will be entrusted to Mr J. Kbir, whom we can thoroughly recommend to the public. Christchurch, June 18, 1881. 88c WANTED KNOWN—For Sale, 300 Acres good Sheep Feed. Apply to k H. Beokbtt, Wakanui. 173 c



Basis'"'■'tiees. G. King, Madras street, cluust ciiuuce, t , DYER AND CLEANER, Begs lo inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he has appointed Mr F. Clark his Agent, where orders can be left. Clothes Dyed, Cleaned, and Pressed at the shortest notice; also Curtains, Silks, &c. N.B.—Agent for Timam— 78c Mrs Pukdib, Milliner. ■vrEW TINWALD STORE, J3I Opposite the Railway Shed, Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Eeid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHE A P TEAS 1 TEAS! ! TEAS 1!J Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS!! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! ! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. BIGGS AND REID. 87c A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton, C. Bay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for jSCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. . Price Lists on Application. 831 a QPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. A. W. Randcll Wishes to inform the public of Ashburton that he has opened the shop! lately oc cupied by Mr W. T. Davison] where he intends to keep a large supply- of Fruit, Vegetables, and General Produce, to meet the increasing demands of the citizens of the township. Orders received at the shop will be promptly attended \to, and goods supplied in the town and neighbor hood with despatch. Note the Address— A. W. RANDELL, ' Wholesale and Retail General Garden Produce Store, TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. 122 c OP REMOVAL. J. E. Chapnkan HAS NOW REMOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES Adjoining Mr 0. Digby’s Butchery, TANCRED STREET. The advertiser having just received a con signment of PAPERHANGINGS per Abernyte, and whicKwill be supplemented with a large supply per Opawa and St Leonards, is in a position to execute all orders entrusted to him in the various branches of the trade, at the lowest pos sible prices, and in a workmanlike manner, in town or country. An early inspection of patterns is solicited. J. R. CHAPMAN, Paper-hanging Depot, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 112 c The Post Office Store, THE FIRST ESTABLISHED IN TINWALD. CP. H. JEPHSON takes this op * portunity of thanking the Public for their liberal patronage bestowed on him during the period he has been in Business, and having gained some know ledge as to the requirements of the neigh borhood, has now a stock complete with all varieties in the following lines : GROCERIES BOOTS DRAPERY HOSIERY CROCKERY AND IRONMONGERY Contractors and Working Men will find this the best shop to deal at, as Carts go into all places where works are carried on between the Rangitata and Ashburton rivers, and can rely on having their goods delivered to them with regularity and despatch. Call and get a Price List. AGENT FOR T. TAYLOR’S CELE BRATED ASHBURTON BREAD. Daily and Weekly Papers always on hand. COALS AND FIREWOOD AT CHEAPEST RATES. CASH PURCHASER OF ALL KINDS OF FARM AND DARY PRODUCE. 0. P. H. JEPHSON. 100 c ALFRED COOK, news runner for the Lyttelton Times, Canterbury Times, and Star, is prepared to undertake the • distribution of circulars, hand-bills, &0., 1 and to do general light porter work, and * odd jobs. 704 a



Business Notices. HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS FOB THIS CELEBRATED I‘SHERRY DRILLS i - FOB TILS ASHBURTON COUNTY, And are ndw prepared to take orders for the same at J 1 Christchurch Prices (With Freight added) Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET. 0N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED— Seed Wheat Oats Barley Of various kinds, which we are supply ing at LOWEST PRICES. Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET. AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



Business Notices JJULLO ! WHk.T’^ r >|THIS I A. Weston’s AGRICULTURAL, P AND FASHIONABLE * HAIRCUT T'l NO' SALOON, ‘ Tancred, Street., Will open ahoUtthe 'lTtlt jnsi. 6d. HAIROUTTENG ; ik 6d. SHAVING—weII, as Ideal industry Is nil the cry,- and ought tff be Supported, Weston will shave .yon, for mat mind, no change. And if you —what I do you think he will shave 'yon for nothing and give you a drink*?’ 'jcf.B.—A liberal discount to local* bodies,'families, schools, widows, orphans, <fec. Ladies’ and girls’ hair cut aiid tpuunqdm the fashion. Hair Dyed ariy cblc*v ; ‘lnvalids and others waited on at their residences, if required. Razors ground and set. 170 THE FORE ARE TIME BY LOOK The exigencies of colonial life requiie especial consideration by pll.jwho-,have to do with the supply of the d&ohul markets. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCH ANDGLOOK MAKER, JEWELLER. «60.. East street, Ashburton, speedily realised, after ia short experience of New Zealand. He about noting the different requirements of the people in regard to his own particular profession, and the result was that he sent home an order for a consignment of WATCHES DIRECT FROM ENGLAND, specially suited for colonial wear. They were levers made to- his express specifications, with all the latest improvements, specially prootected by extra heavy cases, and with minnte care bestowed on accurate time keeping. That consignment went off within a month, another followed, and a third has just been opened, a portion of which was bespoken. The prices of these special-class goods compare very favorably with the usual second-rate watches in the market. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that, all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPIOUOUSby the “ REGULATOR” of his own -manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves an as authority on mean time to the town. 7300-96 q Donald Williamson 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. 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 leaa 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. v . " Families ia and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention tp the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the best way possible. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pnltney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. QOALI COAL!! OOALI1! The undersigned have just received a large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current ” a ‘ MATSON, COX, & Co., 902 a West street. J> HOTOGRAPHY. Wanted everybody to know that this Is my LAST WEEK in: Ashburton, and all who wish to have a really:, GOOD and CHEAP PORTRAIT not to rules this op portunity, very seldom met with. Photo . taken in the new uranium process warranted not to fade. Any House or Farm Photographed within ten miles from Ashburton. PROFESSOR DE LORES, 919 a Photographer. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER hanger; &C, Adjoining Panama House, TANORED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a « thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHA L T IN G. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. * All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS. MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 966 a THOMAS DUDSON. Vm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER Horse Covers, all sizes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterproof Clothing at reasonable -prices. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck. Reaper and Binder. . Canvases Made and Repaired; Canvas and Ind&riihbeefflosing. Sail, Twine, and Plough lines, Blocks, Hpoks,aUa. Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced -687 a WM. PATCHING.