TTTTffi ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1881.



Public^p^eaT k COUNTY .GENERAL ELECTION. S.H.B.U ETON ' J! : J •■'■COUNCIL. ; Notice in hereby given, in puisuance of M The Counties Act, 1876,” and “The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876,” for MEMBERS of the Ashburton County Council will be. hel<£on WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of . Nominations will be received at tne unta _l2 o’clock noon on SATURDAY, the sth day of Nov. ~1881 : For the Riding of ■ Ashburton (Two ; Members)— County Saleyards office. ■For the'Riding of Upper Ashburton ' (Two Members). —Upper Ashburton -m Road Board office, Westerfield. r.. For tRe Riding of Mount Somers (Two Members)—Road Board office , Mount Somers. . For the, Riding of South Rabaia (One Member)-—Road Board office, South Rakaia. Fertile Riding of Mount Hutt (One ‘ Membet)—Road Board office, Methven. -.Forms of Nomination can be obtained fnpm j thp .Deputy-Returning Officer, at the above-mentioned places, on the day ofi flflinhieiipu „ W from the Returning Officer, Ashburton. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, 28th Oct. , 1881. 25d O T C E. - "The undersigned will in future CLOSE their respective establishments at 8 p.m., excepted; and on Sundays >win open from 2 to 3 p.m-, and 8 till 9 —.f‘ J. M. CAMBRIDGE. CHARLES NEATE. L O UR, F L OUR. - MESSRS MURRAY BROS., Win -Chester Mills, can Supply their FLOUR atriAshburton, in large or small quanti ties. Samples can be seen, and orders lalfen-by : - W, HORNE, 9125 c v CareP- Cunningham & Co. ;



Tenders. TfIENDBRS are invited for the EREC -1 TION of a GRAIN STORE for Messrs P.. Cunningham and Co.; labor only. Rians' and specifications may be 'Seen, at /our office, where tenders are to be sent in not later than noon on SATURDAY, Nov. 12, 1881. -f ~ POORS & SON, : 24d Architects, &c. : hrtENDERS will be received tiU 12 ‘'JT o’clock on SATURDAY, the sth November, for the ERECTION of a BANK at Ashburton, for the Bank of New Zealand. The lowest or any tender will hot necessarily be accepted. Plans • and specifications maybe seen at my office till October 31st, and afterwards at the -Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton, till November 4th. V W. B. ARMSON, ,962 c Architect. ii I) ANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are ffivited for the follow ing'works 2.—600 to 800 yards Metal on Swamp Road —Forming about 75 chains on Anama Flat 4. Forming 160 chains above Mor row’s, South Hinds . ; s.—Ford and Crossing over North -Hinds, pear.Anama 6.—Easing Gradient, and protecting foot of South Hinds Cutting 7.—About four miles of Stone Picking, near Boyd’s B.—About two miles of Stone Picking, through Railway Reserve to Charles’Corner. Nos. 2,5, and 6 will be let together, with separate prices for each. 11 Specifications can be seen at my house Where tenders will be received up; till 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, November 12th. JOHN C. BELL, 979 c Surveyor.



Railway Notices. *JJEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. PRINCE OF WALES’ BIRTHDAY, 1881, AJI Ordinary Single Fare Tickets issued u on Bth and 9th November will be available Sor return up to and including 10th. i: :■ M. HANNAT, 1 ; ,J ■ . • Traffic Superintendent. ; Traffic Superintendent's Office, .r : • i)mi- e din, October-Slot, 1881. 6d ' ZEALAND RAILWAYS. t ' (Christchurch Section.) ' CHRISTCHURCH RACES—NOV. 8, 10, AND 11, AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW—NOV. 8 AND 9, 1881. f Oh these dates, the evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 520 p.m., instead of 4.20 p m., and the connecting branch ■ trains will each start an hour later than usual, each train / running one hour later thau usual through out the journey. FAKES TO CHEISTOHtTKCH. • ‘Ordinary Single Fate Tickets to Christ : church issued at Amberley, Dunedin, or any intermediate station, on any day from 7th to 12th Nov. inclusive, will be available for return up to and including 14th Nov. Goods traffic will be entirely suspended on 9th Nov. FREDK. BACK, K . ; Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, - .. Christchurch, Nov. 2, 1881. 26d



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. B 46a C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Gazette in Bankruptcy. R. 'J^J'OTIOE — The Ashburton Guardian j Is a Gazette for all notices under the " Debtors and Creditors Art* ; TO TOWN SUBSCRIBERS. Me Charles Boobk is authorised to (JT Subscription Accounts due to receipt, will be a euffi



' fflseskm r Cox, and do. Matson, Cox, & Co. a UGTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, ! STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 15. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 487 c



T. Bullock. T. Bullock, A U C T I ONE E R, AND ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbtteton. M 0 ' ’ 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. —2 Double-Furrow Ploughs, by Ransome and Simms, quitt new. Price, L 6 10s each. 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 88p, 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. OATS. SEED OATS. FOR SALE.—A quantity of Short Oats and Tartarians ; also, Feed Oats in large or small lots. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T, BULLOCK FOR SALE, CHEAP.—Capital Farm Dray; also, Second-hand Gig, nearly new. T. BULLOCK TO LET.—Premises in Moore street, known as the Chicory Works ; also, Shop and Dwelling-house adjoining the 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 8270 Auctioneer and Estate Agent,



For Sale. mO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. 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 £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POTNTZ & CO. ' Public Companies. NEW ZEALAND FARMERS’ COr OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. Capital—£2so,ooo, in 50,000 Shares of £5 Each. Payable as follows : Ten Shillings per Share on Applica tion ; Ten Shillings on Allotment ; ; and the balance in Calls of not more than Five Shillings per share at any one time. No Calls to be made under an interval of three months from the previous one being made. It is not proposed to call up more than £1 per share. The first issue of shares to be limited to 20,000. Applications for Shares and Deposit on same will be received in Ashburton by Messrs Poynxz & Co., General Agents. By order of the 830 c DIRECTORS. rORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 961,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Education Act, 1877, Debtors and Creditors Act, and Amende i ment Acts, Forest Trees Planting i Encouragement Act, 1871, to be had at ■ the Guardian Office, next Matson, 004 V«idOo.>, .co n/: a ’ 1



rJ. T. Ford, and Co. ■f , TO BUSHMEN, CONTRACTORS 1 IN j VESTORS, AND OTHERS. ! Clearing Sale OF BUSH LAND, 1 FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS,; HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, &c., &c., i AT ALFORD FOREST. Messrs j. t. ford & co. are favored - with instructions from Messrs Cooper Bros, to sell, -> At their Residence, ALFORD FOREST, j ON l TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, i At 11 o’clock sharp, The whole of their PLANT, Consisting of 1 10 first-class Draught Horses, all good i workers : 1 good Hack 5 Draught Foals 1 six-horse Wagon 1 three-horse Dray i 4 Tip Drays ‘ 5 Scoopers ; 3 sets Harrows i 1 Portable Forge and Anvil i Single-furrow Plough Harness Quantity of Sacks Contractors’ Tools, etc., which will all be disposed of without reserve Also, 300 cords Firewood 2,000 Posts and Rails 10,000 Fencing Stakes Straining and Gate Posts, 7,8, 9, and 10ft. long, all of which must be sold on account of Messrs Cooper Bros, leaving the district. Also, at the same place, we will offer the equity of redemption of 120 acres Bush, situate at Alford Forest, in three sections, contain ; ing 20, 39, and 61 acres each. These sections are close to Alford Forest Main Road, therefore Farmers and Carriers will find no difficulty in getting the timber out of the Bush.



Terms at Sale. LUNCHEON PROVIDED, lid O STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlandbb Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrr ugements 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. IN THE We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, FRIEDLANDER BROS. f DRUO., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a W. H. Qundry.



undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hotf W. H. GUN DRY, 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, &0. , &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Aoknt 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 in stack, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, ' 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Educational. RADIES’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of young 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 Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. Aj Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 332 c (THE GUARDIAN ia on, every Tea ; Tfible in .nofmvJ JrjoixO .U-'l- .<••< .”1 JildA’.) •



r x rn u r sr jL^LQrpjsm SAYING ptirbhaSed« -‘afittifc T, R. Hodder and Co.’a I STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, ! EARTHENWARE, AND | GROCERIES, I I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, akd by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest piossible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. { I have bought a line of Strong and Well-flavored TEAS, to am re in a few days, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc:, at a largri discount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan tage. r . ,r ■ Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Kobert Alcorn* 91 Orr and Go., JRONMO N G E RS AND I MP O R TE ES OP. GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead; 281bs and lewt kegs Varnish in J, •£, and 1 gallons Lamp Black ; Raddle Seaming Twine ' Ink Powder , J Sponge Baths 1 Ranges arid Grates American Stoves Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens - Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans r , ■ B. P. Cruets.and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery / Sheap Shears = Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. 8,9, and 10 Hoes and Grubbers- Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) j M‘Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons-Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M'Cormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices , Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch: prices



GROCERIES. We would invite the attention of families. and all who wish to buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very large stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining strength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s per lb. COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article in this way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price. SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. ' Soap, Candles, Currants Raisons, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. P.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d THE cry is “ Still they come,” and the world seems to think I was right when I insisted on it, and tried to prove that Ashburton is “ the best place in New Zealand by far.” I hope everyone will find it so, and I take this opportunity to again thank my many kind friends for their past favors, and to assure them and the public generally that I shall, iu these days of competition, do my level best to keep in the front—by attention, civility, and by giving good value. Seasonable Fruits, consignments constantly arriving, also on view a choice lot of sugar ; cured hams and bacon ; a further consignment of the celebrated Blended TEAS, the praise of which is on the lips of so many as well as in my advertisement. H. M. Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moatb, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas. 3c R 1 N T 1 N G, Of Every Description, NEATLY AND CHEAPLY EXECUTED, AX 1 IJIHE O.UARDIAN QFFIOE, ! WEST STREET.



Business Notices. Alford forest general store. Henry Knight, I legs to inform the public that the above (•STORE IS NOW OPEN, And is wCll supplied with every ! Variety j of goods, of guaranteed quality, 4-T STRICTLY . MODERATE PRICES. ! “■ _ j A trial is most respectfully solicited, and orders attended to promptly. . i Post Office removed to above address from ,Ist November (adjoining Main School).. ■; ! ' 16d j



(HE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic thAt he will on SATURDAY, the 29th OCTOBER, OPEN those premises lately Occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street sis GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. ; Families waited upon weekly for orders. 5 It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW 0 R R, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, !at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c



£JOAL! GOAL!! COAL.M! The undersigned have just received a large supply of. BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current MATSON, COX, & Co., 902 a West street. E' m A LZB R O COACH BUILDERS S., (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, >; Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedin, combined whh five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders in first class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices. Special attention will be devoted to all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Trans bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c Jacob Mooar BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has re-COM menced business in the FRONT SHOP OF THE TOWN HALL, Where a First-class Stock of FRUIT, VEGETABLES, AND CON FECTIONERY Are kept. Customers will please study their interests by purchasing these articles at moderate prices ; and by observing the window on the left hand side on entering, it will be seen that a splendid sample of goods is kept, and that the flowers are real and not artificial ones. Remember the Left-Hand Shop ax the Town Hall. 411 c



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



fJIHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICTiB AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored wich a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. TO THE FRONT.—In order to be well up in good BOOTS and SHOES for a little money, carefully read the fol lowing list of C. Hawkins’ Cash Prices that cannot be rubbed out. One visit to this shop will convince the Public of this important town : —Men’s watertights, 15s 6d ; shoes from 10s 6d ; E.S. from 13s 6d ; women’s kid boots from 7s 6d ; house boots from 4s 9d. Children's at all prices from Is. Note-C. HAWKINS, Ashburton and Tinwald. 998 c Building and friendly socie ties’ ACTS, on Sale at the Office of this Paper. PSME PIENPS AHP BR^HRENj.



Business iNoticea



OTIOE OF REMOVAL. | ' .JOHN HARVEY, • i I BOOT and SHOEMAKER, ij* . ■ ; Begs to intimate to" hia numerous friends and .customers that he has removed into hisj new: Premises, next to the Panama Rouse. I ~ TANCRED STREET, Adhere: he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. j Every description of Boots and i Shoes made to order on the shortest notice.' Repairs neatly executed. 199<j JJARGAINS FOR THREE .-WEEKS. i S. W. Alcorn, Having purchased from Messrs Hoddeb 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 FOB 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 4£d Horrock’s Longcloth, reduced to 3s lid per dozen Fancy Dress Stuff at 2s 6d per yard, reduced to Is 3|d Cotton Shirtings, reduced to 4|d and s£d Brown Holland, reduced to 6|d Ladies’ Kid Gloves at 3s 6d, reduced to 1s 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.



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. Terms During the Sale are NET CASH. Note.—A fresh consignment of SINGERS’ CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES Just opened. Orders from the country promptly at tended to. Observe the address is— S. W. ALCORN, LATE T. R. HOLDER & COMPANY, 8680 Saunders’ Buildings.



QSBO R N B HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING), The owners of too above and others are informed we have e ngaged 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 list 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.



BW TINWALD STORE, 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 hare opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS 1 TEAS!! TEAS IJI Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS!! HARDWARE ! HARDWARE ! J 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 IPHRESHING BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of this At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING !! CLOTHING !!! And Paper.



Business Notices. ■ U USE. —iro. __ begs to in _\... timateJUhat_she hasopened a Private Nursing Establishment and Hospital for I adies and Gentlemen, and is prepared to r sceive Ladies to Nurse who require n edical attention. Address Moore s reet, near Presbyterian Manse, 104 c DAVIS’S /SHEAP FURNITURE AND BED- I DENG MANUFACTORY, least STREET SOUTH, j ' ASHBURTON. * !V: '' EVERY article Sold at Christchurch material and workmanship. FUN EBA L S CHEAPLY '& COMPLETELY IHJkNISiIE ] W DAVIS. EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in,the various branches of the ' ‘ abbVenamed business,, intimates, that, he is now pre pared to receive ofderfc, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCis.



CULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester Ring, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pam &c., Re paired at very reasonable tet All work guaranteed. • ! Practical Sewing Mac a. a Estimates given. ■: '■ - . ■■■ 0. R ' • : Opposite Central Hotel, Wakantti Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a Ashburton.



EDICAL HALL ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAH) TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m. , 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93 QPRING NOVELTIES, 1881. MISS DUNCAN has much pleasure in announcing the arrival of her SPRING and SUMMER MILLINERY, consisting of the latest novelties in Millinery, Bonnets, Straw Hats in the newest shapes, a beautiful selection of Feathers, Flowers, shaded Silks and Ribbons. In the Dressmaking every satisfaction can be given, as none but an efficient dressmaker kept. Address— PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E. Reece, irongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic Colouring, 696 c 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 M. Ryan 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. 884 c The standard brewery com pany (LIMITED). BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. Noted for their. Strong Ales, Pale Bitter Ales and Harvest Ales, having erected a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, at the corner of South Belt and Windmill ’ road, Christchurch, are prepared to supply ATiE and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station. F. W. HALES, Manager. i Address— i Standard Beeweey Co. , Christchdrce 694<



Poyntz and Co. | jypBSSRS POYNTZ & CO. desire to . draw the attention of farmers and others , tj> a speciality in the shape oLa 23-Coulter 4nglo-American Drill by those celebrated niakers, Kell, Meate and Co. i These Drills will sow any sort of grain ! and small seeds and distribute manure at r the same time. Messrs P. and Co. are ;; prepared to take orders for above, delivery r ip time for ensuing season. J fJIO FARMERS, SPECULATORS, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned wish to call the attention of their numerous patrons to the following properties which they have for sale on reasonable terms : FARMS. 1,100 acres of First Quality Land. 300 acres in crop, balance in grass and sheep feed. There is a Substan-; tial Dwelling house and all neces sary outbuildings. The land is securely fenced and well watered. R.S. 17307, 17357, 17275, 17997, con taining 195 acres of good Land, securely fenced with, live fences, well watered, in close contiguity to the railway. Most of this land is down in English grass. There is a good substantial Dwelling-house: and all necessary outbuildings on the property. 240 acres of Splendid Land, near the above. This Farm is in a high state of cultivation and abundantly watered. 370 acres of prime quality Land, on the" celebrated Longbeach Estate. 160 acres in wheat, balance in grass, and stubble. This Farm is well fenced, subdivided, and well watered. ,107 acres in the Ashburton district, all in grass, well fenced, and sub divided and watered. Subject to a lease, with purchasing clause, having 4J years to run. : 564 acres, near a railway station, all fenced. 340 acres of it in grass, 130 acres had one crop off, balance in tussock. This land is well watered. There are good farm buildings on the property, and would make a Capital Sheep Farm. 100 acres within a few miles of Ashbur ton, partly broken up and ready for cropping. 200 acres near the sea beach, in good heart, well and securely fenced, 131 acres of Good Land, highly improved, near Tinwald. R.S. 29510, 29511, 29512, containing 410 acres, in its native state. Partly fenced. 220 acres on the Westerfield Run, in tussock. Will either be sold, o* let oh a purchasing clause. 700 acres on the Hinds, unimproved. 220 acres on the Winchmore Run, unim improved. R. S. 27026 and 27027,containing about 314 acres, well-fenced, and • broken up. The water race will run through this property, and the land is of fair quality. POYNTZ & GO.



F OR SALE OR TO LEASE. 925 acres 925 ‘ OP REALLY GOOD LAND, Close to a railway station. This hind is well-watered, and of an easily workable nature. POYNTZ & CO. ■Jjl O R SALE. TOWN SECTIONS. T.S. 60, Kermode street. T.S. 742, 743, Peter street. T. S. 675, 318, Havelock street. .T.S. 118, 119, Moore street west. • T.S. 822, 828, Cox street. T.S. 818, Aitken street. T.S. 860, Grey street. T.S. 689, Cameron street. POYNTZ & CO. F 0 R SALE. Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. O R SALE. 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. JIOR 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 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, Good Suburban building sites, J and £ acre each ; also, suburban sections from 5 acres upwards. POYNTZ & 00.



acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and well and securely fenced. ■ POYNTZ & CO. '



Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO.



M 0 JL £6,500 to lend in one cent. E Y . sum at 6£ per Poyntz and Co., LAND, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENT ASHBUBTONJ r.-V.'iiA’!-•'■.l'fiifrn” .3