THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1881.



Public Notices. M OUNT HUTT HOAD BO LID. ‘TAKE NOTICE the VALUATION LIST of the Mount Hutt Road District for the year 1881 is now open for inspec tion at the Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven. Ail OBJECTIONS thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Methven, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office, Methven, hot less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. W. B. COMPTON, Overseer. ■ Jan. 15th, 1881. 953 Y. R. Land district of canter bury. NbnCE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a . Saib. bt. Auction : - OF - Town, Suburban, and Rural LANDS, will be held at Messrs. DaVies and Winter's Salerooms, South Eakaia, On TUESDAY, the Bth of February next, . At Twelve .o’clock. ' The 'Lands to -be offered consist of .sections in the Towns of Rakaia, Ash burton, Arowhenua, Orari, and Horndon ; Suburban Lands at Rakaia and Orari ; and Rural-Section 25.358, at Albury. ' Sale-lists may be seen at the Railway -Stations at Rakaia, Ashburton, Orari, and Terauka ; or obtained at the Land Office, Christchurch. ; JOHN MAESHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, Bth January, 1881. 945 E COUNTY COUNCIL ALTERATION TO POUND BY-LAWS.



- ti'J In terms of Section 80 of “The Conn- -t that a SPECIAL MEETING of this . Council willtakeplace immediately after ‘ 'the OrdinaryMeetirig on WEDNESDAY, i the--2nd February, 1881, to confirm or otherwise the following resolution, viz.;— ■Be«olved- u -“ That all Poundkeepers be ! .11 instructed to advertise all animals j impounded, whatever their number maybe.” By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Jan. 10th, 1881. 950 ■ COUNTY COUNCIL. COUNTY SALE YARDS. , ■ In accordance with Clause 80 of “ The ' Counties Act, 1876,” notice is hereby r giveny that a SPECIAL MEETING of .■ this ■ Douncil will be held immediately i rafter'the Ordinary Meeting, on WED t r NESDAY, 2nd February,: 1881, to con c 'fem or otherwise the following proposed • .'Bules land Regulations for the County Yards, namely . : 1; The sale of Sheep to commence at r; 11.30ia.m. sharp. -ii. _ft,The sale of Pigs to follow Sheep, i r-i U Hie sale of Cattle to follow Pigs, rli iiThe sale of Horses to follow Cattle. 6; The Auctioneer who has his Sheep . ; inPen No. Ito commence at 11.30 J,).". • :' s.m. ■’' 6* 'Sheep, Cattle, &c. , to be sold in con secutive order, according to the number on the Pena 7. Any Auctioneer failing to begin sell er !J i • ing when his turn comes will lose I.:!'. it ■ ‘ - .'B. No Stock will be allowed to leave the -y > ■.>: : Yards without an order from the • : Auctioneer or his Agent, ft "The Lessees will not hold: them* * ; sblvOs responsible for Stock left in i the Yards. 10. For Special Sales, arrangements to be made With the Lessees of the " .Yards.



■ ■ if? Scale of Fees. - < -i Sheep—ls. per score per day. Sheep—ls. per score per night, yard or of-; >‘ paddock. ■ i’>.i ‘ Rams^—Double fees willbe charged. '• - Pigs; ■ dd.- per bead per day. ; Pigs—4d. per head per night. per head per day. • Cattle—6d. per head per night, yard or v ;>; f > paddock. ;.f ; Horses—2s. 6d. each per day. '•■■■■• Horses—2s. 6d. per night- for first •r night, yard or paddock. - Morses—is. eachper night after first -' ij night, yard or paddock. flu Drafting Sheep other than Sale days— • 2a, 6d. for first 100 or fraction of • ? 100, and the rate of Is. for 100 after that. 1 By order, ■ F. MAINWARING, >■ ■ ■ Clerk. ■ Aahharton,JanaarylOth, 1881. .949 SOMERS ROAD BOARD. t ! .SKiioi NOTICE that the VALUATION ; UST . for the Mount Somers Road Dis ■ti trict. for the; .-year 1881 is now; open> for .s inspection,: at the Road Board v.Mount Somers. All .OBJECTIONS , liberate .must bo left: at the - Office, on or . before February.lfith,. 1881, addressed: to . the Assessment Courts and a copy of every i such objection must be left at the Road -ußoani Office, Mount Somers, not less than . '.seven, days before the sitting of the said v''- j 0.1 J, WENTWORTH COOESON, Jb. , ; ; ; .Clerk. 1 to the Mount Somers 934-- ,1 Road Board. 1 . OWTH RAKAIA jBQAD DISTRICT. ,n., Notice la hereby given that the VALU u i ATIONROLL of, theTSouth Rakais Road i JHstript for the year 1881 is now open for inspection at the Rpad Board office, South r .Rakaia, from 16th January to 16th ; February neatt. r ,. Any: OBJECTIONS thereto must be the Assessment; Court, South Rakaia, on or before the lSth February next, addressed to the Assessment Court, VMft -objhißfatxxl' must be left at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia, ..noteless than seven clear days before the ‘ itting of the said Court. , , : I A. MAKEIG, Clerk to South Rakaia Road Board. 2 15th, 1881. 938



|:i FA&MERSI FARMERS ! «-> ' JfcKERROW AIJH CO,, BE QaaK Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kind» r of Farm Produce, - and are AfWANCES', on the above placed in their bandy qitherfor sale dr' shipment to the EngliShor Colonial Markets, - qB Aj ..J-H - ■ , ( I'TfMilfli; : ' , (fr l ;'''frr , i trnTfr at ’lowest current .'imLJo o bin •’ ! ■'•■■■■ MoKEftROW* CO., lUrifc'v- GRAIN MERCHANT 5,



Public Notices. [card.] rj'IHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch 571 JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 76. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B,—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624 Christchurch.



McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Bcab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch. For Sale. gHAEES! SHARES! FOR SALE, a number of Ashburton BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES. Must be disposed of, and an immediate pur chaser can secure a real bargain. Apply, 976 S. SAUNDERS. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following A HIGHLY-IMPROVED Farm of 600 Acres, Within easy distance of Ashburton. Large Dwelling-house, Stable, and alf necessary Outbuildings, Running Creek through the property. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595



Exhibitions. Ashburton horticultural society. Second Annual Show. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1881. The following Special Prizes are offered at the coming Show, viz.: — Best collection of Gladioli—los. Cd., given by Mr. Jacobson. Best collection of Fruit (amateurs only) —lst prize, 10s. Cd.; second prize, 55.; given by Mr. T. Scaly. Test brace of Cucumbers 7s. Cd., given by Mr. Simmonds. Heaviest Pumpkin—7s. 6d., given by Mr. Davison. Beat three Pot Plants in Flower (ama teurs only)—7s. Cd., given by Mr. G. Smith. Best Decorated Epergne (open to all) — 7s. Cd., given by Mr. Smith. Best two Double Fuschias (one light, one dark)—7a. Cd., given by Mr. Poyntz. . Best collection of Auriculas (in pots)— 7s. Cd., given by Mr. Broomfield. Best tri-colored Geranium 7s. Cd., given by Mr. -Mayo. Best six Window Plants—2ls., given by Mrs. C. Purnell. Best Hand Bouquet (to be made in the Showroom by Girls under 14 years of age)-—A handsome Workbox, given by Mr. C. Hardy.



Intending Exhibitors are requested to t&ke notice that full Catalogues and Prize Lists, and all particulars, can be obtained at my office, or of any member of the Committee. Members and persons desirous of join ing are requested to pay their annual sub scription at my office at as early a date as possible. S. E. POYNTZ, 891 Hon. Sec. Local industries associa tion. First Industrial Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON MARCH 17, and FOLLOWING DAYS. President—E G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President—Hugo Friedlander, Esq. Hon. Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz, Esq. Hon. Treasurer—Robert Eyton, Esq. Prizes will be given for New Zealand grown or manufactured articles only, though Exhibits of any sort will be ad mitted, more especially the following : Local Industries and Manufactures of all kinds Works of Art Paintings, Printing, lithographs, &c. Articles of Vertu Pottery Antique and Modern Relics, Coins, &o. Bijouterie Models Collections of Minerals, Specimens of Ores, &c. . And any other articles that may assist in fostering and developing any kind of Industry. Exhibitors are requested to make early ' Application for Space. Provision ..will;'»e made for Exhibiting large articles if required, ; STEPHEN B. POYNTZ, ?;§ r Hon. S^c,



Matson, 'Jox, and 00. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, lave and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Timvald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, Ac., placed in their hands for sale.



MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co. s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 T. Bullock. THE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that ho has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the B A Z A A R, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. JgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o'clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer Reapers and binders. FOR SALE, cheap, one of Deenngs celebrated WIRE BINDERS, Harvest King; also, one of Osborne’s STRING BINDERS. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, 236 CONTAINING ACRES 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway lino. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Farm of 284 acres, near Promote, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Pour Sections in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP— A Quarter acre of good land, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of 'four rooms. Terms liberal. . T BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Section No. 12, Trevorton, on which is erected a well-built four-roomed Cottage. It is securely fenced. The Garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a de sirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. Sections for sale at smith field, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms —Small de posit Cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,—Ten SHARES in the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company. T. BULLOCK. I7IOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A < PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 2C6 „ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered.



360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 „ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. Seption 539 (part of), £ of an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kermode street. Lot 37 Mayo’s Block, with Dwellingr hoqse of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt, O L E T. To Let, at a very low rental, Two Two-roomed COTTAGES. T. BULLOCK. mO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ- J- ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK.



TO LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office.' ■' T. BULLOCK. TO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate In Havelock street, late in the Occupation of Geo. Worper. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Art* TTIORMS PRINTED “To Let ” : and _|3 . “For-Sale” l —caphodbtainod at the Quarpian Office. " •'



To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ahhburtok, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they hare



COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted’ satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or anv part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements.



A NUMBER of FIRST-CLASS TOWN and SUBURBAN SECTIONS on hand for private treaty, on VERY EASY TERMS. Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & , CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co. ’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SA UCES—articles that are superior to anything that can he imported from any part of the world, and are sold in New Zealand, the site of their manufacture, at a price with which no foreign maker or colonial importer can compete. Wholesale Sauce,' -265. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per rase of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints -



Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 3330-998 c T. QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA TION, No. 1, ON THE: DUNEDIN CUP, To be Rutt in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First Horse ... ... ... ... £l4O Second Horse ... ... ... 99 Third Horse ... i. ... 60 Other starters and nonstarters (divided) ... ... 220 Tickets to obtained at all the Hotels.



Meetings- JST o T C E. All persons interested in the formation of a POULTRY, PIGEON, and CANARY SOCIETY are requested to MEET at Upper Room, Town Hall, on TUESDAY, January 25th, at 8 p.m. S. E. POYNTZ, 968 Convener. Educational. [a card.] Miss Steane, Teacher of music, Oxford Cottage, Rakaia. BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. MISS STEANE begs to thank friends for their ready response to her expressed wish to form such an Establishment in Rakaia, and to inform them she will be ready to receive Students by January ' 24th. Terms on application. 794 HIGH SCHOOL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that this School will be OPENED for the Reception of Pupils on MONDAY, 7th February, 1881, at 9 o’clock. The School year will be divided into three terms. Fees :—£3 3s. for one child per term ; for two or more children of one family, per term, £2 12s. each, to be paid in advance. Mr. Hogg, the Principal, will be glad to see intending Pupils, and their Parents or Guardians, at the County Council Chambers, any day after the 24th instant, between the hours of 10 and 12 a. m. and 2 and 3 p.m. By order. F. MAINWARING, Secretary. Ashburton, Jan. 20, 1881. 972



Publications. HE TRADE PROTECTION SO CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, &c., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur day. For particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church.—T. B. Craig, Agent for Canter bury. 816 Melbourne international EXHIBITION. The NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA (LIMITED) have recently PUBLISHED a small BOOK entitled “ A GUIDE TO MELBOURNE,” for the use of intending visitors to the Melbourne Exhibition. It contains also a variety of information of interest to the general public, and COPIES may be had FREE OF CHARGE on ap plication at any of the offices of the Associa tion throughout the Australasian colonies. Head office for New Zealand— Temple Chambers, Fbatherston street, Wel lington. Resident Secretary —Thomas Swain. District Agent, Ashburton — S. SAUNDERS. 800



Business Notices. Marsh & Groves. TjIANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. • FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lancbed Stbeet, Ashbueton, 932



SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. ! MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, XXTISH to notify to Farmers, Con- W tractors, Merchants, and others that they are prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. . • None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines:examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. We supply the Osborne Twine Binder. We are prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to supply and attach the String Binder, I)unn and Bay, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windpiills, Tomb Railings, and other Castings, . „• Price Lists on application. 688



“SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re ; Bidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he hss supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. Ho makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. - Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH :-p BURTON. 806 X>ALL PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Qfflcf, pea* Railway Station.



BusircE" -ces EATE’S QUININE WINE. Highly recommenced, and acknowledged to be THE BEST TONIC Yet introduced to the public. .As a vehicle for the administration of cod liver oil it is unsurpassed. Prepared only by C. Neate, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Beware of spurious imitations. 793 STOCK 1 NEW STOCK!! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED. WANTED KNOWN, that the CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply First-Class Boots and Shoes at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, (Opposite the Post. Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656



REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OAA AAA FEET of BOARDS and OyUjUl/V SCANTLINGS, must be sold ;■ also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, &c. Apply at : HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch Hues, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 948



WALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE AND WIRE Reaper and Binder COMBINED. These Machines have recently taken First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition ; First Prize at the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association . Show ; First Prize and Gold Medal at the : Bendigo Agricultural Show, on December Bth ; First Prize at the North Gippsland Agri cultural Society’s Show ; and First Prize at the Dunedin Agricultural Society’s Show in December last. LOCAL AGENTS— POYNTZ & CO., ASHBURTON. At a competitive trial of Twine Binders, which took place at Oamaru, on Thurs day, January 20, 188 i, the Walter A. Wood New Automatic. String Binder took the FIRST PRIZE (Gold Medal), five Machines competing. 864



CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery's, Chertsey), . GE NEEAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared, to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs, Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 814 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Beg to remind farmers and agriculturists generally of their LARGE STOCK of NEW and IMPROVED MACHINERY of every description, including Ploughs, Grubbers, Scarifier! and Harrows, Drays, Tip Carts, Broadcast. Sowing Machines, and Prtee Elevators; also, Extras for Ruston and Proctor’s Combines, «&c. Inspection invited. 846



B. Galloway, TIN WALD, Wheelwright, and general AGRICULTURAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. All repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370



aR A I N S T O RE, Opposite the Borough Hotel, MANCHESTER STREET. Christchurch, James Clai*k, Late of Ashburton, PROPRIETOR. Every description of Grain Bought for Cash, and sold at Cheapest rates. 609 AMONGST- 'the questions at present agitating the public mind stands the very important one—“ Is it possible to obtain GOOD TEA ? If not, why not i” Echo has been answering hitherto And the ladies appear to have, become apathetic or despairing in consequence. But a new era has dawned on Ashburton, end the question so interesting to. all, especially to the female portion of the coinmunity, is happily settled in' the affirmative. Joy Will spring up in miiriy a fair besom, on being, credibly, unformed that, now, at length, the possession of really GOOD TEA may be mi fa it' accoinjjli in the short space of time it will take to go or send to H. M. CARSON’S NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE East street, appointed sole agent for the sale of Nelson, Moate and Co.’s now celebrated packet TEAS, selected, properly blended, and last, not least, always the same. See advertise-. f ip.ent and handbills.



Busine— Notices. A NEW DEPARTURE. DAWN UF A :-KW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. NE of the great requirements of the Colonies at the present time, is— CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER, AT READY MADE PRICES. In order to meet this want and bring our PERFECT FITTING SUITS, Within the reach of all, we have made arrangements which will enable us to offer CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER from COLONIAL or IMPORTED Materials, at the following Prices:— Boy’s SUITS from £2 Men’s SUITS from £3 7s. G«L Men’s TROUSERS from 18s 6d. Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FIT —Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.)



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... l|d. to 3d. ' Sausages ... ... sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912



Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, JJAS ALWAYS ON HAND FLOUR STRAW HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS POTATOES BEANS PEAS CARROTS, &c., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 908 Havelock street, Ashburton.



Thomas Williams, TINWALD, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best Honse in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT; 986 (N TOR E M E D I 0 A L HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED.



PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. OHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. The Undersigned, in thanking his Friends and the Public generally for the very liberal support that has been accorded to him during the last three months, wishes to inform them that he has now on hand a Variety of CHRISTMAS CAKES. Biscuits, &C., of all kinds, Pastry, Buns, &c,, Fresh Daily. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND PASTRY COOK, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON. , 792 JOHN MEECH, . PRACTICAL , CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. AH kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN TOR , ' SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819



Business Notices. E. Gr. Buxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITAEY TAILOK, HAVING received a large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all kinds; also a well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow and broad, for Biding Pants, Pantaloons, &c. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapdi. B. G. B. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list of prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Biding and Walking Pants, from ... 110 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Biding Habits, from 410 0 Jockeys’ Bacing Colors. - Trousers Strapped and . Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. B. G. Buxton wishes to thank his Friends and Customers of Ashburton and the surrounding district for their patron age, and by following his customary prin ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to meet with their future favors. Address— (3T R. G. R UX T O N, TAILOB AND OUTFITTEB, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBUBTuN. 634



PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. Robert Murray, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. R. MURRAY, in thanking the in habitants of Ashburton and neighborhood for the liberal patronage accorded him during his residence in the colony, begs to announce that he has just received a consignment of LEVER WATCHES from England, made expressly for him self, and specially adapted for colonial wear. These watches have extra stout silver cases, and are supplied with special appliances for preventing disarrangement' from riding, &c., besides many other im provements, whereby correct time-keeping is ensured, as well as durability. Prices—£6, £6 Gs., and £6 10s., with guarantee. Also in stock, a selection of best English made ELECTRO PLATE, in Spoons, Forks, Teapots, Cruet-frames, &c. Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. 730c-960 rp rNW AL D STO RE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly ■. re-organised my Business, I am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, &c., &c.



Information as to where Harvesting may be obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows : Monday^— road to Wins low, Hinds, Maronan. and Wester field Plains. Tuesday and Friday—Winslow, Chat moss, Windermere, Willoughby. Wednesday—Waterton and Long beach. Thursday—M‘Lean’s road to Wester field, Hinds, Maronan, &c. C. P. H. JEPHSO N, General Storekeeper, Tinwald. 004 Wood & Co., BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton, WINNERS of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agri cultural Show at Christchurch and Ash burton.—All Orders promptly attended to. _ 375 J. B. Chapman, House painter, sign writer, &c., begs to announce that, in order to make room for Fresh Importa tions of White and Red Lead, Raw and Boiled Oil, Varnish, Glass, Paperhang ings, etc., he has ENLARGED HIS WAREHOUSE. by taking, in addition to his old shop, the adjoining premises lately occupied by Mr, Fowler as a general store. The advertiser is, therefore, in a position to supply the Trade and the Public with all the above named requisites at lowest wholesale prices. Tancred street, Ashburton. 880 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AYELING & PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on sale for next season, Wood’s and other makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire and extras for all kinds' of Wire Binders. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. ' CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards for fencing. . Ashburton Agent, P. PAVITT, 614 East street NEW INDUSTRY, ASPHAL T I N G. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. \ orders to be left at the Works, Park sireet. ~ , ■.. ? All work kept .in, repair lof twelve months. 38Q