THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER fl, 1881.



Lectures. OWN HALL, ASHBURTON. tTpor the Benefit of a tblunieei?, & *§!uoa ■ sufferer by the fire, T .. sufferer by the fire, fjTair Aka L E C T U R E f. r1 1 bt ; MR F. P. O’REILLY * gT* 4 Will be delivered in the above Hall ITO- MORROW, “|At 8 o’clock. ItrBjBCT (By request): WILLIAM PITT. Admission—2s and Is. 274 d Ecclesiastical. ESLBYAN CHU&UH Anniversary SERMONS, DECEMBER ii, 1881. TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 13. 1881. 234 d To Let. ftfO LET.—A Three-roomed COTTAGE. I with a good Garden, on the East Town Belt. The premises are in good repair. The Land is well stocked with choice Fruit Trees and Vegetables. To a good tenant rent moderate. Apply to • W. R. BOYLE, 273 d General Agent, Moore street. ‘TITO LET—Three COTTAGES in Peter x street. Apply, Elz Beos. , Coach builders, Wills street. 218 d 10 LET—Three SHOPS and 3 ; . ;jt OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, • lately occupied by T. S. Hodder and Co., aa a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Bgbbet Alcorn. 143 d For Sale. IJIO FARMERS AND OTHERS. BUCCLEUCH ESTATE. We can now PRIVATELY TREAT for all UNSOLD FARMS, ranging from . 100 to 2,000 Acres; also, for Town Sections at Mount Somers. Full particulars on application to Messrs J t. Ford & co., Christchurch; or MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., 245 d Ashburton. IJI O PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR gAT.N! Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, In thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &e., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 8510 Ashburton. O N SALE BT THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lo los, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ&CO. Bailway Notices. W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) OAMARU RACES, 7th and Bth DEC, iBBx. Ordinary Single Fare Tickets to Oamaru issued at Christchurch, Washdyke, or any intermediate Station, on 6th or 7th Dec., will be available for return up to and in cluding 9th inst. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Ohiistchnrch, Dec. 30,1881. 263 d Banisters, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, B ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS BAST STREET. 46a B C. W. Ireland, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. ■\TOTICE —Thu Ashburton Guardian 6* \ Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Art* In rthe District. Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton, the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the several Acts amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of HUGH MoMASTER, of Ashburton, dealer, a debtor. This is to notify that Hugh McMaster, of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, dealer, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The firstmeeting of creditors to be held at the District Court-house, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 12th of December, 1881, at. 11 o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this 6th day of December, 1881. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Clerk. Branson and Purnell, ■ Solicitors for the Debtor. 269 c IHB GUARDIAN is published everj giving every day v *7.s going to press. This 11 buying » sixpenny weekly. mms



Tenders. .mEND E R S . Wanted —Tenders for the ERECTION of Twenty Chains of Post - and - Rail " PENCE, labor only. Tenders close on ' FRIDAY next, at 6 p.m. For particulars apply to S7sd J. MacLEAN DUNN. HUTT ROAD BOARD. addressed to the Chfir ' man, will be ’received up till noon on THURSDAY, the Bth instant, for'the following Works, viz.:— 1 80 chains Formation of Baker’s road. Full width, 12 inch crown. 80 Chains Shingling same road, r W. B. COMPTON, 254 d Overseer. TENDERS will be received up till SATURDAY next, the 10th inat., at 4p. ra., for the ERECTION of a Shop and Dwelling - house for Messrs Andrewes Brothers, Booksellers and Stationers. Plans, etc., can be seen at Mr L. F. An drewes, Bookseller, East street. _ The lowest, or any tender, not necessarily ac cepted. 272 d A. E. INGRAM, Architect. WANTED Alternative TENDERS for CARTING STONE from Kolmar Quarry to Methven Railway Station and to Ashburton ; 20ft to the ton. Tenders will close on SATURDAY, 10th inst., at noon. For full particulars apply to Frigdlandbr Bros. 278 d yy AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited tor the following WORK:— No. 48—Gibson’s road, Re-forming sides to full width, about 115 chains. f Specifications can be seen at the Board s office, where tenders will be received till noon on SATURDAY, Dec. 10, 1881. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors, &c. District Office, Deo. 2, 1881. 243 d gOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the Bth day of December instant — For Valuating and Compiling a Rate payers’ Roll for this district. Specifications can be seen at the Board Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAKEIG, 246 d Clerk to the Board. Public Notices. TTTAKANUI ELECTION. PUBLIC NOTICE, Mr WASON and HIS COMMITTEES directly repudiate any connection with attempts to stop either of the rival can didates being heard, and Mr Wason s supporters are earnestly requested to refrain from any such attempt whatever. S. E. POYNTZ, 262 d Clerk to Mr Wason’s Committee. V. R. Electoral district of WAKANUI. X hereby give notice that the following lalified persons have been Nominated as mdidates for the above district : JOSEPH IVESS, CHARLES WILLIAM PURNELL, JOHN CATHCART WASON, nd that a POLL will be taken on RIDAY, 9th December, between the >urs of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The following aie the polling places : County Saleyards Office, Ashburton (principal) Road Board Office, Longbeach Town Hall, Rakaia Schoolroom, Seafield The declaration of the Poll will be made the County Saleyards Office at noon, i Saturday, 10th December. GEORGE JAMESON, lOd Returning Officer. sr o T E. All Persons indebted to the late rtnership of Drs Trevor and Ross are guested to PAY their Accounts at SCE, to prevent legal proceedings being ken against them. „„„ W. H. ZOUCH. Ashburton, Oct. 27, 1881. 988 c 3 ONES.—Wanted Known, that Mr 3 F. Mato, is a Cash Purchaser of ones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. ddress, F. Mayo, Hampstead Bone ilia 83*0 J. T. Ford and Co. T O STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS CTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of 4TIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. have arranged with Messrs ,ander Bros, to receive entries, , make arrangements for sales on icunt in the Ashburton District. ir experience in all classes of Farm Station Properties, Stock, Produce, and our intimate knowledge of the Sets in the chief centres of New and, combined with the close ac ntance with the requirements of the riot of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who carrv out the arrangements for sales, guarantee that the business entrusted jur care will be well aud promptly nded to. J. T. Ford and Co., auctioneers, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. reference to the above, our ime is a sufficient guarantee that ness entrusted to our care will very possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. * 1881. 880 a Educational. ADI ES’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre mred to receive a limited number _of muug ladies (boarders and day pupils) vho require superior educational advan ces, based upon the best modern sys ;em. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars m application. References kindly permitted to Hif Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M, Lingard Rev. J. Eltnalie, Rev. H. 0. A. RTatson and Rev, W, A. Paacoe. 332<



Matson, Cox, and Co. j Matson, Cox, & Co. UCITONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, - STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. ' LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates 3 and on most favorable terms. il 2 A WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND ■ GENERAL MERCHANTS. i I i We have have now on hand | FOR SALE— Woolpacks Comsacks Castor Oil , Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire ( Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. 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 Woon Salks in .Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Ode Stokes. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS . On TUESDAY, DEC. 10. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. T. Bullock. "PROPERTY SALE. SATURDAY DECEMBER ioth. My NEXT SALE of TOWN, SUBUR BAN and other PROPERTIES will take place on the above dale. Persons desirous of offering any will please communicate with the undersigned at once. 199 d T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, » UCTIONEER, ESTATE lENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. F OR SALE, Cheap, a capital American Bugfiy- T bullock. LET, a Cottage in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr F. Clark, ssion can bo had on 10th inst. T. BULLOCK. OR SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, liable lor cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK ATS. O T b’OR SALE.—FEED OATS, in quan ies to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, L. WOOL. v ° ° The undersigned is a Purchaser at 'heat market price. T. BULLOCK O N E TO LEND, in one sum, on ehold security, at lowest current rates ; 0,L1,000 on first-class freehold security, sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK nQR SALE.—That valuable piece of 1 Land opposite “ The Grange,” being it 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and ntaining 41a 3r 28p, situated only two Lies from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK rO LET. Stable and Loose-boxes opposite the County Saleyarda. Iso, Dwelling-house, together with pad 3ck, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter ood. These stables being situated close ) the Saleyards affords a good opening ,r a person to cake in horses to bait. The (ose-boxea are suitable for entire horses uring the season. Apply at once. * T. BULLOCK "NOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing [j the North Town Belt. Good site »r private residence. F T. BULLOCK LET, at a Low Rental. —Shop and |_ Dwelling-house, Triangle, adjoining Mr Thiele’s, Baker, T. BOLLOCK Auctioneer and Estate Agent. 8270 __ yV Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton, ivins procured the Newest Apparatus, it repared to SWEEP CHIMNEYS ai ary low rates. Any orders left at_th« own Hall will receive prompt attention 70O<



W. H. Gundry. THE undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hote W. H, GUNDRY, ESTATE AND STATION AGENT, 8 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 j 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. Business Notices. fJIHE LATE FIRE. The undersigned begs to notify that Messrs Acland Campbell and Co. have kindly placed their Grain Store at his disposal, and that the same will be opened as a temporary LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES on and after this date. Customers will find that they will receive the same attention, and their horses, etc., the same care as formerly. Note the Address— Edward Cookson, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO’S STORES, Peter street, near Quill’s Hotel, Ashburton. Dec. 1881. 256 d RE-COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to notify to his numerous customers that he has taken the Shop lately occupied by S. W. Alcorn, in Wills street, adjoining the old pre mises, where he will carry on the SADDLERY BUSINESS as heretofore. James Tait, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, Wills street. 265 d -y INCENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ALE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. This ALE is brewed from the Choicest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome and palatable drink offered to the public. We supply it in hogsheads, barrels, half-hogsheads, and kilderkins, and de liver free in Christchurch and suburbs, or to any railway station in the Canterbury Provincial District. ASHBURTON AGENTS 261 d JAMESON & ROBERTS. 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 patronage. Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. 816 c MISS BUOKMAN, French milliner and dress MAKER, Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for their patronage, and to inform them that she has now received the latest Styles from London and Paris. Mourning and Wedding orders executed with her usual taste and style. Ladies making up their own materials . can have their patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, with full instructions for making up. Address— MISS BUCKMAN, AITKEN STRE E^T, (Near the High School) Ashburton. [ APPRENTICES WANTED. » TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. } . 1 WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS P OF » HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE j HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c, 0 a LIGHT BAND, ALLAN, & CO,, Hereford street, Christchurch 88c S e d g ■t h is it ie L h THE undersigned beg to advise their >iume! .is Customers of the arrival of a large consignment of NEW AND GENUINE SEEDS Of all kinds, for both Farm and Garden. These will be sold at the Lowest Bates. SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, ; East Street, Ashburton. ! ; 707<



Business Notices. Lion Brewery. GWOOD (late Wood and Co.) begs , to inform his friends and cus tomers that he has dissolved partnership with M. C. 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 ind STOUT from the new brick premises in Dobson street and Cass street, Ashburton, GEORGE WOOD, 184 d Brewer, &o. BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, Whole sale and Retail, a first-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for supplying those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N.B.—On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallon. Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d 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. 8840 jyj-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. Storekeepers, &c., MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a Jameson &Boberts, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE— Woolpacks 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 &0. , &c., &c. Agents for The New Zealand Insurance Company, Ruston, Proctor and Co.’s Machinery, Deering Twine Binders 177 d Geo. 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 moat reasonable terms. Agent— FREDK. PAYITT, Ashburton VTEW TINWALD STORE, I\| Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public'generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, I In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron , age- 3 CHEAP TEAS 1 TEAS!! TEAS!II Of the Best Blends. SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS!! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! r CLOTHING ! ! 1 CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE !!! i. At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. b BIGGS AND"REID. Bft



Business Notices S. W. Alcorn’s » NEW DRAPERY STORE. 5 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. i \ GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE;OF ' ASHBURTON. 7 • [ WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE ! OP THE : - STOCK OF DRAPERY OP ’ MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND 00., Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesale price, purchased for less than LI,OOO. j ’ IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the opening of my new premises in East street as a first-class GENERAL DRAPERY, ; CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in soliciting a liberal share of support, 1 have to state that it is my intention' to keep a thoroughly well-assorted stock; in every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate prices. : JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK, Bought at 73| per cent, discount. I consider it as exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtonians as well as for myself that I am in the position to state that I have purchased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, amounting to L 4,000, at Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73f per cent, on landed cost, and will thus be able to sell all these Goods at LESS THAN HALF PRICE, and still have a good profit. Amongst this Stock there is a large quantity of all sorts of Infants’ Under clothing, Girls’ Night Dresses and Che mises (plain, frilled, and trimmed), which will be sold at about the price of the ma terial, so that ladies will be saved the labor and expense of making. The following are a few of the articles from the Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co., and their reduced prices:— Boys’ New Dux Collars, reduced to 4d per box Men’s Moulded West End Collars, sizes 14 and 14£, reduced to 4d Men’s Oxonian Collars, all sizes, 4d Men’s new Dux Harvard Collars, all sizes, fid per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s 6d, re duced to 3s 6d Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 15s, reduced to 7s fid 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to fid 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s fid, reduced to 2s and 2s fid 100 doz. Men’s Lambswool Drawers, reduced to less than wholesale price 29 doz. Men’s Lambswool Undershirts, reduced to English cost 43 doz. Puggarees, regular price Is and 2s, reduced to fid and Is Boys’ and Men's Leather and Elastic Belts, at less than half-price 65 doz. Colored Gossamer Falls, regular price 3s fid and 4s, reduced to Is fid and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &c., at less than the usual price 120 doz. Stay Busks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is fid, now 4id to lOd 39 doz. Infants’ Frock Bodies, regular price 2s fid to 4s fid, now Is to 2s 3d 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls, regular price 19s fid and 255, now 11s fid and 13s fid 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price Is 4d and Is fid, reduced to Is 590 yards All-wool French Dress Stuff, new shades, usual price 2s 9d, re duced to Is 9d New Prints, new Hollands, at great re ductions on account of removal of duty New Sheeting, now Calicoes, new Shirting, at low prices, duty off. TO GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS AND CABINETMAKERS. Amongst this Cheap Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co.’s, there is a large quantity of Braids of all kinds, Hooks and Eyes (black and white), Piping Cord, Stay Tape, Braids and Gimps, Trouser Buttons, Vest Buckles, Coat and Vest and Dress Buttons, Dress Preservers, Chair Gimps, Curtain Lace, Blind Tassels, Silk Furniture Cords, &c., which will be sold wholesale at less than English cost price. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. Dressmaking. I have the pleasure to inform the Ladies that I have secured the services of a first class Dressmaker from Wellington, noted for Perfection of Fit combined with great taste and style. Operations in the Dress making Department will commence on Monday, the 21st inst., and orders can now be taken in the shop. To prevent disappointment, Materials purchased on the premises only will be made up. S. W. ALCORN, East street, Ashburton. December 1, 1881. SPECIAL TELEGRAM.—“Parihaka, November 18,1881. —To MrThomas Chambers, Ashburton.—Am convinced there’s nothing like leather. Please send up 3,000 pairs of your i:iiviv:;i!.'d stout Walking Boots. The Volunteers have worn out their shoe leather in marching upon Parihaka, and have hardly got a sound sole amongst them. You may also forward a pair of your Elastic Sides for Te Whiti, who wants something for Sunday wear.—(Signed)— Bryce.” Thomas Chambers’ BOOTS and SHOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly moderate. 141 d LFORD BREWERY. Quinton Bros., ’ BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. i Quinton Bros, beg to inform the ■ public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78d fpHRESHING BOOKS printed on the . i shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper,



Business Notices. Q S B O R N■ 3 HARVESTERS ANX) BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). I The owners ot tn c above and others an informed we have e igaged store-rooni 0 Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, when we intend, after the arrival of our nev supply of Extras, to repair all Binden entrusted to our care, and put them ii thorough working order, for ownen only. The only charge made will be fo: the extras and material used, at list prices payable in cash for delivery of machines We have two experts engaged for th( work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble; tc the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive firsi attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch- Orders will also be taken for Machinee for the coming season. OTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANORED 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 E-OPENING NOTICE. Geo. Trickett Desires to inform his old customers and the public of Ashburton generally that he intends to Re-Open the shop near the Royal Hotel in a few days, where he will keep a well-selected Stock of Boots and Shoes. Particulars in further announce ment. GEO. TRICKETT (Opposite Hye’s Tinsmith shop), 153 d Moore street. AM A CASH PURCHASER OP Wool And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, 142 d East street, Ashburton. O C B H o o o fc >. S o tJ 3 g r 3 0 « so gl'-S xn'2 ® •< «} cJ 0-2- XU nd cS pd o P 5 rt o cS -*=■o •s so .H .£O3 = >oh kSoo XS<’- Q K Pi W O Pi w > w co Q O O o w Ph -»* w X u OS M w o ~ < >. < -a co w P* S "w X 8 A. W. Ran dell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL V FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, jgs to inform the Public that he is now (Twing large supplies of superior Vege bles in his own garden, and selling the me at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Iso, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis lits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash irton and suburbs. N. B. —Gardens, Belt Road, corner of .E. and N. W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d Henry Bowers, JTILLER AND GRAIN MER CHANT, Begs to announce to Farmers and Con actors that he has OPENED a GENE AL STORE for supplying the following oods, at a low rate FOR CASH : Flour (superfine), per 2001bs 24s f=d Flour, 2001bs 20s 0 I Flour, lOOlbs 10s od Flour, 501bs. ... ... 5s fid Bran, single sack ... ... 3s 4d Sharps ... ... ... Gs Od Oaten Chaff ... ... 2s 3d Good Chaff. Os 9d Barley, per bushel ... 2s Od Chicken Wheat, per bushel 2s 3d Oats, per bushel 2s Id Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Beans, Crushed Barley, Crushed Oats, Oatmeal, &c., <^3. Cleaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat, lOd per bushel. ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET. HENRY BOWERS, ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West street, 766 c Ashburton OHN MOISON, Practical Boot am t.iu.e Maker, Fowler’s Buildings icred street. All kinds and descrip ns of Boots and Shoes, pegged am rn, made on the premises. Bxtn action paid to repairing. Moderab irgbß. $



Poyntz and Co. WALTER A. WO 6 D’S TWINE ' Binder & Harvester sft 6in and 6ft 6in Out. Eight of the world’s highest r prizea were awarded to W. A. Wood’s Harvest* ing Machine. Special First at the Melbourne Exhl 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. Wbod’s Machine will bo held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents. F O R S E A Second-hand Clayton and Shuttle worth COMBINE. Only wrought two seasons. In good order. sft 6in drum. POYNTZ & CO. THE Undersigned are now taking orders for Messrs Scott Bros.’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, Pitted with all the Latest Improvements. Full-width Machines. POYNTZ & CO. HAXTON & 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. In rough ground especially they show them selves to advantage.— H. W. Paesons, Seafield.” “ Messrs Poyntz and Co.: Having 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 kind of harrows I ever used. They clear themselves well in rough land, and I can confidently recommend them to farmers.— Francis 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 Croskekie, Mayfield.” 11 To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —In reference to Haxton and Beattie’s Patent Flexible Harrows, I think them by far the best harrows I ever used in all sorts of ground, both rough and smooth, and they answer . well as chain harrows. George Richard, Orari. ” POYNTZ & CO. O N E. Wood’s and McCormick’s Binding Wire, Binding Twine, and all Machine Extras. POYNTZ & CO. F O R E 250 acres of good LAND, well fenced, within 10 miles of Ashburton ; 150 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 tho 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 250 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 5-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 aud abundantly watered, 35 acres in English grass, balance in root crops. There is a good house and stable on the land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. POYNTZ & 03. OWN PROPERTIES. 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 R E. Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. F o s 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 tho choicest shrubs and trees. This property is now let to a good tenant, and would make a very . profitable investment. PO YNTZ & CO. T O E Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO. F T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. O R S B. TOWN SECTIONS. 60, Kermode street. 742, 743, Peter street. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. 118, 119, Moore street west. 822, 828, Cox street. 818, Aitken street. 860, Grey street. 689, Cameron street. 293. 274. POYNTZ & CO. O N E M Sums of Money to invest at current rates, oat Freeh6ld°Secarity. From L6O upwardai ifi •■■■■■■ - uS POYNTZ & 00.