THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1881.



Tenders. V. R. s UPPMES TO ASHBURTON HOME. The Hospital and Charitable Aid Board invite Separate TENDERS for the SUP PLY of— Rations, Groceries, Medical Comforts, Enel, Medicines and Burials, to the Ashburton Home, for Twelve Months, commencing Ist January, and terminating 31st December, 1882. Pall 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. V. R. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ALBURY TO PAIRLIE CREEK AND BURKE’S PASS BRANCH RAIL WAY. TIMBER BRIDGES CONTRACT. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this Office until noon of MONDAY, the sth December, 1881, for the above contract. They are to be marked on the outside, “ Tender for Timber Bridges Contract,” and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by Noon of the same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer’s Office by the same hour. Drawings, specifications and general con ditions may be seen at this office and at the Public Works Office at Christchurch, and at the Post Office, Timaru. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer-in-Charge, M.I. Public Works Office, Dunedin, Nov. 21, 1881. 180 d ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TENDERS will be received at this Office up to noon on the 16th December for CLEANING and REPAIRING the CLOCKS on the Christchurch Section (from Amberley to Waitaki, including branches) from the date of acceptance of tender to 31st December, 1883. Specification of conditions can be seen at the Station Masters’ Offices Christ church, Ashburton, and Timaru. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 29th, 1881. 226 d T E D E R S. TENDERS wanted for PAINTING a Batcher’s SHOP and a Baker’s SHOP. Tenders must be sent in on or before SATURDAY next, at 8 p.m. For particulars, apply to 229 d R. LANCASTER. ERESH 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. SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS : Contract No. 43—Metalling, etc., 12 Chains Sawmill road Contract No. 44—Maintenance of Fords for 12 Months. Specifications for the above works can be seen at the office, Mount Somers, where tenders will be received until 1 p. m. on MONDAY, December sth, 1881. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, ton., 205 d Surveyor, Public Notices. V. N R. C E The Next Sitting of the District Court will be ADJOURNED from Monday sth, to Thursday, Bth December instant. By order. W. MARTIN, Clerk District Court. District Court, Ashburton, Ist Dec., 1881. 232 d UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given that all UNPAID RATES after the Ist day of December will be SUED FOR without further notice. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 33d Clerk. p 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 Align, the Deering representative. Ah 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 £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. BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mi F. Mato, is a Cash Purchaser ol Bones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F. Mayo, Hampstead Bone Mills. 834 e gPB 01 A L NOTICE. Zn future all disclaimers sent in foi publication in this Journal will be ebargee ■■ for aaadvertisements.



PaiHii Notices. Af 0 TICE. Persons indebted to the late partnership of Drs Trevor and Rosa are requested to PAY their Accounts at ONCE, to prevent legal proceedings being taken against them. W. H. ZOUCH. Ashburton, Oct. 27,1881. 988 c y. R. Electoral district of waka nui. In pursuance of “The Regulations of Elections’ Act, 1881,” I George 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 Electoral district of ASHBURTON. 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 1 DECEMBER, 1881 ; and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken at the several polling places of the said district on the 1 9th day of DECEMBER, 1881. The following are the Polling Places for the Electoral District of Ashburton : The Courthouse, 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 ( Impounding Notices. IMPOUNDED— At the Rakaia, Nov. 22nd, from Irvine and Learmouth’s , Farm, 1 Grey HORSE, light draught; c brands, AA on near shoulder, 1 Bay ( MARE, hack ; small white star on fore- i head; no visible brands, 1 Chestnut i HACK, brands CH on near shoulder, I two white feet, near fore foot white, and ( white face. If not claimed will be sold, December Bth, at noon. : G. SHELLOCK, Poundkeeper, - 221 d South Rakaia. * To Let. f TO LET—Three COTTAGES in Peter f street. Apply, Elz Bros., Coach- e builders, Wills street. 218 d TO LET. Acre of Garden Ground, in Princes’ t street. Rent ten shillings a week. Apply, Office of this Paper. 192 d J TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 \ OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Applv, Robert Alcorn. 143 d - I For Sale. FOR SALE OR TO LET—A FARM of 564 Acres Land, situate at Dro more, 2J miles from the Railway Station. Land fenced and subdivided. Cottage and concrete tank; the water-race runs along the boundary. 350 Acres are laid down in grass, 150 acres in stubble after one crop, balance in tussock. Apply to, CUFF & GRAHAM. F 0 R S F. Rural Section 28403 —705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a Irl3p 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. T O PRINTER MACHINE FOR SALE. S. 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. N SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lO 10s, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Educational. TOADIES’ SCHOOL, j Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY~~JOHNSTON is pre-, pared to receive a limited number of p youug ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan ’ tages, based upon the best modern sys- tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex “ perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted to His c Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. * Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. O. A. Watson)] and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 3320



T. Bullock. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr McComb to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, on SATURDAY, 3RD DECEMBER, The well-known Hack MAKOMOKO. Sale at 1.30 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 230 d Auctioneer. pROPERTY SALE. SATURDAY 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. JIOR 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, rp 0 F A R M E R S. FOR SALE, cheap, a Second-hand DEERING STRING BINDER, new last season. T. BULLOCK. 0 O L. WOOL. W The undersigned is a Purchaser at highest market price. T. BULLOCK. T 0 FARMERS. 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 TO LET.—Premises in Moore street, known as the Chicory Works ; also, Shop and Dwelling-house adjoining the I above. 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 A pent. W. H. Gundry. YJTHE undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hotc W. H. GUNDRY, 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. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 AND £8,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. W. H. GUNDBY, 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 fn stack, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, gARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



Matson, Cox, and Go. i Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCITONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. 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, &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 Wool Sales in .Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Ode Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, DEO. 6. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.'s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d J. 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 A COMMERCIAL 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 Gazette in Bankruptcy. V, R. N U a OTICE — The Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the Acta amending the same, and of the Bank ruptcy of RICHARD MORGAN, of Mount Somers, a debtor. This is to notify that Richard Morgan, of Mount Somers, storekeeper, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first Meeting of Creditors to be held on WEDNESDAY, the 7th December, 1881, at the District Court, Ashburton, at one o’clock in the afternoon. Dated this 30th November, 1881. W. MARTIN, Clerk, F. Wilding, Christchurch, Debtor’s Solicitor. 928 d Public Companies. BRITISH AND MEROAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. ’ Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... a Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 7740



Robert Wilkin and Co. ASHBURTON COUNTY SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, 6th DECEMBER. Messrs robt. wilkin & co. (in conjunction with Messrs Jame son 1 & Roberts), are instructed to offer for sale by Public Auction, on the above date 8 h.p. THRESHING MACHINE, complete and in thorough working ! order The whole is for absolute Sale, and if not disposed of in one lot, the Engine and Combine and Elevator will be submitted separately. The Sale will commence at 11.30 n.m. sharp. The ordinary S A.LE of STOCK will take place at noon. ROBT. WILKIN & CO., Auctioneers. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 106 d Ashburton. Business Notices. Lion Brewery. a WOOD (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. BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. 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. Eyan and Co. to inform their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GROCERY STORE in Wills street (next Cookson’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 884 c 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 ] 1 1 f Jameson & Roberts, i 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 fob 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 most reasonable terms. Agent— 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, 5 opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, and 3 requests a share of their patronage. Boots 7 and Shoes of all kinds made to order. 3 Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. 816 c Licensing act, iBBi, on Sale at Office of this Paper. Price, 2s 6d.



Busmens Notices. JJE-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. 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 unrivalled 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 J AM A CASH PURCHASER OF Wool And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, 142 d East street, Ashburton. LFORD BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. 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 q a a Moo Ifl *— 3 ® § c n W-S o CO r 1 o s Pi o .c s w •iH ° ” to o - Ph < » 3? 3 W w M -2 M qj fl O o CD in w a 2 <B r* 1 a) o O M KH CS l-L O > kP U "*<A ns w w 3 03 Co a « s. 3qo <D HPh A. W. Eandell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N. B.—Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d Henry Bowers, jyj-ILLER AND GRAIN MER CHANT, Begs to announce to Farmers and Con tractors that he has OPENED a GENE RAL STORE for supplying the following Goods, at a low rate FOR CASH : Flour (superfine), per 200Ibs 24s Od Flour, 2001bs 20s Od Flour, lOOlbs 10s Od Flour, 501bs. 5s 6d Bran, single sack 3s 4d Sharps ... 6s Od Oaten Chaff ... ... 2s 3d Good Chaff. 0s 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., fra. leaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat, lOd per bushel. ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET. HENRY BOWERS, ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West street, 766 c Ashburton JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. G. A. Bindemann, Manufacturer of derated WATER, CORDIALS, &c. Address — G. A. Lindemann, ASrated Water and Ice Factory, corner of Mont real and Tuam streets. 358 c



Business Notices OTICE OP REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, I BOOT and SHOEMAKER, t Begs to intimate to his 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 cf Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c jgARGAINS FOR THREE WEEKS. S. W. Alcorn, Having purchased from Messrs Hoddeh 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 FOK THREE WEEKS ONLY, Previous to removing to his new premises The whole of the Stock has been Re marked 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 4M Horrock’s Longcloth, reduced to 3s lid per dozen , Fancy Dress Stuff at 2s 6d per yard, i reduced to Is 3|d Cotton Shirtings, reduced to 4|d and s|d Brown Holland, reduced to s|d i 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. j 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. if®- Teems Dueing the Sale aeb NET CASH. Note.—A fresh consignment of SINGERS’ CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES . Just opened. J Orders from the country promptly at tended to. Observe the address is— S. W. ALCORN, LATE T. R. HODDER & COMPANY, 868 c Saunders’ Buildings. QSBO R N E HABVESTEBS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot too 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 be for the extras and material used, at Hat 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 for the coming season. -VJ-EW TINWALD STORE, 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 Bkadshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS!!! Of the Best Blenda- SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING !! CLOTHING ! !! 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 I BOOKS printed on the I shortest notice, at the Office of this 3 Paper.



Poyntz and Co. WALTER A. WOOD’S ' TWINE - Binder & Harvester sft 6in and 6ft 6in Cut. Eight of the world’s highest prizes were awarded to W. A. Wood’s Harvest* ing Machine. Special First at the Melbourne Exhi- i bition. The competitors of the “ Wood,” y 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 he’d on December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia, when their Machine was again competing against the McCcrmick, Os borne, and Deering Twine Binders. A FIELD TRIAL of W. A. Wood’s Machine will bj held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents. : THE Undersigned are now taking orders . for Messrs Scott Bros.’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, Fitted 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. Parsons, Seafield.” “ Messrs Poyntz and Co.: Having harrowed 1,800 acres of land, both rough and smooth, this season with a set ofy 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.” i “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur- j ton: Sirs, —The Haxton and Beattie > Patent Flexible Harrows are all that could be desired for our rough ground.— -j James Croskekie, 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 best harrows I ever: used in all sorts of ground, both rough: and smooth, and they answer well as l> chain harrows. George Richard, Orari.” POYNTZ & CO. N SAL . E.; 1 /;: Wood’s and McCormick’s Binding ; Wire, Binding Twine, arid all Machine Extras. - POYNTZ & CO. • 0 R SAL 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.. P O R SALE. A 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 250 acres in growing wheat, and this is a most’ desirable property. POYNTZ & CO. P O R SAL E,. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all fenced! and divided into 7 paddocks, u 60 acres in English grass, 185 iii wheat, 100 in oats, balance in fallow. The improvements consist of a good 5-roomed weatherboard house, six-stalled stable, and a cßfi 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 aburidantly 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 & G 3. rjIOWN PROPERTIES. A capital seven-roomed house, Containing dining-room, sitting-robin, 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. P O R S A L E. Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. P O R SAL E. A quarter of an acre in Cox street, bnwhich is erected a substantial four-roomed House. The land is well fenced and laid out and planted with choice trees. POYNTZ & CO. pOR SALE OR TO LET. A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North East Tpwn Belt. This is a moat 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 & CO. F OR SALE, Two acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and weil and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO- T O L E T Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centra of the town. POYNTZ & C F T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. O R S TOWN SECTIONS.. 60, Kermode street. 742, 743, Peter street. 675, 316, 318, Havelor 118, 119, Moore stre' 822, 828, Cox street 818, Aitken street. ■ ■ 860, Grey street. 689, Cameron st 293. 274. . . r, '