THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1881.



*■ ‘ Robert Wilkin anJ. TINWALD SALKYAPIV- 5 . TUESDAY, 18th JANUARY, Messrs. Robert wilkin & CO. are instructed to offer a good line'of 10 Useful Draught Horses 700 Store Merino Ewes JAMESON & ROBERTS, 889 Agents, Ashburton. Matson, Cox, and Co. 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, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, «fcc., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING M 44g Public Companies. ; O TICE. THE CASWELL SOUND MARBLE, PORTLAND CEMENT, AND MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED), NEW ZEALAND. Capital—£so,ooo, in 10.000 Shares of £5 ' each. Calls—ss. on Application ; os. on Allot ment ; balance, as required, in Calls . of 10s. per Share at intervals of not less than three months. Provisional Directory : Hon. E. Richardson, C.MG., M.H.R., J.P. ; Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., J.P. ; • Hon. J- A. Bonar, M.L.C., J.P. ;A. ; M‘Rae, Esq. ;W. H. Pilliet, Esq., J. P.; W. Stocks, Esq. ; W. Hutcheson, Esq., M.H.R., J.P., Mayor, Wellington ; E. W-i Mills, Esq., J. P. ; McLean W. Jack, Esq., Mayor, Hokitika; R. N. J. Reeves, Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhouse, Esq., J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; J. R.'George, Esq., A.M.1., C.E. ; A, S. -’Chapman, Esq. Bankers and Agents : Bank of New ~ Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Buller, Lewis and GuHy. Offices ; Grey street, Wellington. : Applications for Shares will be received until the 31st day of JANUARY, 1881, and can be made through the Bank of New Zealand, or any of its branches in ‘New Zealand and Australia, or from the Company’s Broker, Ms. Charles Pve, Store, Winslow, from whom Prospectuses 'tod Forms can also be obtained. Specimens of this Marble took the First ’Prize at the late Sydney Exhibition, and ‘ are being exhibited in the New Zealand Court of the one now being held at Mel bourne.' - 1 Note—The prospects of this Company ! are’exceptionally favorable, large divi dends and great increase in value of shares -being'' a comparative certainty; but for further particulars we refer to the Pro spectus, which can be obtained as above. THE SHARE LIST CLOSES ON JAN 31st, 1881. All Shares will be allotted by Priority of Application, 868 ( ffIHE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE i-Jk ASSOCIATION OP AUSTRAL i ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Templeto: ecretaiy n, F.LA M. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney; Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. ' Agent for the County of Ashburton — &, SAUNDERS’ (ctf the firm of Saunders Ashburton. ; “Note the frame—The National Mutual. - • • • 749 Tftß NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND ■"MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY * (LIMITED). .POOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP ■ r.i -FARMERS. ■ - 1 uWtq U“*“ '■ -- ——: " I- WBfiWJoiWftfD f makesLIBERAL CASH A- bh WOOD entrusted to „ sdle in the’London market. J: r •of the leading depart- the Company’s business, and an staff being employed especially tosnperii station,.'Valuation, and dis t>nsigntnentß, grbwera may tCibeir-*dipe being carefully the best advan be obtained “ office, pjxonce* F NOTICE. 1 'a J tho late ' business of bh' by' the SSAL lebd CO., in totKsdate he car* ii&irWfhg ‘ Partners, hmeach'Wil- Miles k;hugh nir.'' .vif p^^-’.byVthe 1881: 884 <5! __ CARDS in pw|Uir- Pencila and Office,



Quill and Co. jp OSTPONEMENT. QUILL’S MOUNT SOMERS SALE is POSTPONED For the present. T. QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA TION, No. 1, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First Horse ... ... ... ... £l4O Second Horse 90 Third Horse ... ... ... 50 Other starters and nonstarters (divided) 220 Tickets to obtained at all the Hotels. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BLRTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS i 1 SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, j •> . c BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle- ~ dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS r 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- a factorily to their patrons. s s 8 a Sales will be held as required, at the - Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or ( any part of the district. They will also 1 hold a Regular Sale of * STOCK, p LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and C GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. 4 The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of g Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. 1 2 A NUMBER of FIRST-CLASS TOWN and SUBURBAN SECTIONS on ( hand for'private treaty, on VERY ‘ EASY TERMS. I I Colonial - made Sauces. 1 i QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co.’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES—articles that are superior to anything that can be 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—Tomato 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., .. t AUCTIONEERS, i ; .. 9] . : f SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, ■ a - . d - Ashburton. 3330-995 c Mi-.



Bullock. THE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has • RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. JJAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer F OR SALE, CHEAP. A CROP of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, now growing on the farm known as Evans’ Farm, near Wakanui. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. •REAPERS AND BINDERS. FOR SALE, cheap, one of Deering’s celebrated WIRE BINDERS, Harvest King; also, one of Osborne’s STRING BINDERS. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING 236 acres 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. OR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. F POR SALE- Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken ip, ready for spring crop. Price low. A iargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block —viz., 602, 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 properly, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. SECTIONS FOR SALE at SMITH FIED, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms —Small de- i posit Cash : balance by instalments. i T. BULLOCK. SALE—Ten SHARES in the ’ Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke nnpany. T. BULLOCK. For sale or to let, with a ■ PURCHASING CLAUSE, 139 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved i situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in : English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable i Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, etc., &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. 06 „ 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. Section 539 (part of), | of an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kermode street. Lot 37 Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ 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. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOgK. Money. M 0 E Y ' £2,000 to LEND, on approved freehold securities, in sums of £2OO and upwards. 873 to H. BRISTOW, Surveyor, Hereford street, Christchurch. Business Notices. J. E. 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. TaNCEED BTEKBT, ASHBURTON. 880 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Have a number of their greatly improved GRASS SEED STRIPPERS now ready lor delivery. These Machines were awarded First Prize at Rangiora, Christ church, and Ashburton Shows this season. Also htive on view their new make of ELEVATORS, which for lightness and durability cannot be surpassed. Inspection invited. 846



Business Notices. EW STOCK ! NEW STOCK ! ! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED. WASTED 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 — O. HAWKINS, Pu actio at. Boot and Shoe Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult Joseph Hyde, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. Every description of Dairy Work made. Estimates for Spouting given. 345 REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUUIUI/U 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. 738 g O N - WALTER A. ALE. 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 Decembei 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. This Machine may be seen during the next two days at work in Mr. E. JONES’ Paddock, South Rangitata. 864 i( ANY men of many minds,” we i IVi used to write,more orless legilby, in our copy books at school, and it seems to be a necessary condition of society everywhere that diversity of opinion should exist. The subjects upon which men (and women too), differ are as numerous, if not more so, than the men • and' women themselves. There is one thing, however, upon which all are agreed—that it is salutary and wholesome , to eat ripe fruits in their season, and con- ' sequently the demand is incessant. H. M. CARSON undertakes to gratify the palates of all by supplying Choice Fruits at Reasonable Prices. CALL at the FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE , (second door from Orr and Co.’s), and , have an interview with the proprietor. Mutual benefit will result. 707 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL 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. F. S. Shearer, TINWALD. Agricultural engineer, in ventor and Manufacturer of Com bined and other Threshing Machines, Dressing and Winnowing Machines, Corn crushing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Machines, Flour Mills, Saw Mills, etc., etc. Water Wheels of every description made and fitted up. Reaping, Binding, and Mowing Machines promptly attended to. Spring Carts, Traps, and Drays, of every description made and repaired. Plans and estimates given for all kinds of car penter work. All repairs neatly executed with first-class workmanship. Charges moderate. Jgl-Note the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD. 641 E. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright, and general AGRICULT URAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. All repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370 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 SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and small quan -1 titles, and all orders will be promptly 0. A. ULRICH, Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, r Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.^



Business Notices. R. Gr. Ruxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAYING 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 Riding Pants, Pantaloons, &c. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list of prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from 110 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 410 0 Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R. G. Ruxton 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— &T R. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 A NEW DEPARTURE. DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. ] ONE 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 r CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER from r COLONIAL or IMPORTED Materials, at the following Prices: — Boy s SUITS from £2 Men’s SUITS from £3 7s. 6d. Men’s TROUSERS from 18s 6d. 1 Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FlT—Any Style Required, ] and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., ] TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) Tlios. Dudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Burnett Streei , Ashburton. PERSONS visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at Lowest Prices. 308 THOMAS DUDSON. ] 1 i Horse Bazaar 1 Stables, 1 Burnett Street. H. MUIR, PROPRIETOR, HAS much pleasure in informing the public generally that every atten tion and civility will be paid to custo mers. Saddle Horses and Buggies on hire at Lowest Rates. Commodious Loose Boxes for Entires. 1 Oats, Chaff, and Hay on Sale. i N.B. —Parcels and telegrams received here will command immediate attention. ,io HUGH MUIR. ' SHBURTON HTORE The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 355 M EDICAL 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. 319



Tvr'. • ZTotices. Wm. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery. Goods manufactured to order on the premises of the best Materials and at the lowest rates 324 JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, Ac., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, amongst which are the follow ing G.B.D. Pipes, in cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing Boats, Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns Mouth Harmonicons And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizettes, &c. NOVELS— “ Black Angel,” “ Star of the South,” “Fiery Cross,” ,&c. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. i Agent for the Ashburton Guardian. i Note the address : MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513* WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— \ 1 W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. j All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 593 EATE’S QUININE WINE. Highly recommended, 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 QHRISTMAS 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. BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. NEA LA S HAS just received a large and well assorted Stock of BOOTS and SHOES of every description, especially suited for the present season, from the best Home markets. Being so over stocked, the advertiser is compelled to sell the same at wholesale prices. M. N. hopes that his numerous customers will take the present opportunity, during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, to furnish themselves with really fresh, new, and cheap goods. Men’s Elastic-side Boots, usually sold at 18s. to £l—at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £1 —now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. (3d.—sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap. 7(54 Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 31 WM. PATCHING. NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. ANDREW YOUNG desires to inti mate to his friends, and the public of Ashburton generally, that he HAS OPENED A GENERAL STORE on the Wakanui Road (within a few yards of Dunn and Ray’s Foundry) where he trusts by supplying First-class Articles, at Cheapest Current Prices, to obtain a fair share of support. Note the Address — Andrew Young (Just below Dunn and Ray s Foundry), WAKANUI ROAD. In connection with the above, A. Y. washes it to be understood that he has not laid aside his Carpenter’s tools, as of no further use, but ho is still engaged in manufacturing and repairing Oates, Wheelbarrows, Drays, Hurdles, etc. General Joiner’s work and odd jobs executed in n workman-like manner, at exceedingly low rates. The advertiser doing all the work himself, will bo a sufficient guarantee for all orders en trusted to him. 694



B‘ ‘ :ss Notices. #3* THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the mitations already referred to. JSj*A comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was itsbeingmade Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respecaltry standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any persen erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. Wehave had instances brought under oui notice where sc me persona have been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. ADDRESS M‘Lean Bros. & Rigg 3 IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE TRADE MARK : M B R IN PADLOCK. Wo undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, cither direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. Notice. REWARD. —Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M’Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth Street Melbourne.



Business Notices N 0 TIC B . THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILL THE END OF JANUARY, 1881. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street. Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORKS, Alford Forest Road. HAYING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders promtly attended to. 619 JUST RECEIVED. A Recherche Assortment of CHRIST MAS and NEW YEAR CARDS ; also, nice selection of TOYS, ALBUMS, and FANCY GOODS, suitable for the Christmas season. H. M. JONES, STATIONER, East Street and Baring Square. A large stock of STATIONERY to arrive shortly. 710 Marsh & Groves. ■pANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY, Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 312 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, 'TATISH to notify to Farmers, Con- VV 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. Dunn and Bay, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. Price Lists on application. 688 PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ROBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. RM. guarantees all work entrusted to 1, him to be turned out thoroughly satisfactory and in good working order. A well-assorted stock of Watches, 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. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-96e 'Mi CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKS the Public for their liberal Support during the time he has been in business, and hopes for a continuance of their favors. By supplying only the very best goods, and paying unremitting attention to his patrons, he hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All orders for Paetty, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees : supplied on reasonable terras. A. THIELE, COOPERATIVE BAKERY. 600 f I HE GUARDIAN is published, every 1. evening, giving every day’s news, up to the hour of going, to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly.