THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1881.



labile Notices. V. UB L I C NOTICE. LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMEND MENT ACT, 1874- NOTICE is hereby given that, in pur suance of the above Acts a Quar terly Meeting of the Licensing Commis sioners for the Districts of Ashburton, Rakaia, and Mount Somers, will beheld in the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the Ist day of i'Matchnexlj at noon, for the purpose : ' of Considering all applications under the BHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION. TAKE NOTICE, the Valuation List for the. Borough of Ashburton for the Year 1881 is now open for inspection at the Borough Council’s Office, Burnett street. '- AII’OBJECTIONS thereto must , bo left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court on or before the 22nd day of February, i- addressed to the Assessment Court for the Borough of Ashburton, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Town Clerk’s . office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. CHARLES BRADDELL, „ _ - Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, aioresaia Acts. W. MARTIN, Clerk, Licensing Court. Licensing Court, 'Ashburton, February 2nd, 1881. 36a 14th January, 1881. 940



Noticeis hereby given, with Clause 195 of the Counrf»Act, 1876, , : that I l&ave- INSPECiaF; the Cattle IJiYttds erected by thjlflooncil on Reserve iiKlJSl'j- and : conaid^^them COMPLETE and fit for-PDRKre USE. And I further • ■ declare said Yards are OPEN ■ FOR USBffs soon as the Council can con venicnth^Soso. NUGENT WOOD, Resident Magistrate. Ashburton, February 1,1881. 28a CUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. NOTICE that the VALUATION . .LIST for the Mount Somers Road Dis , 'trict ior the year 1881 is now open for inspection, at the Road Board Office, :|omen. All OBJECTIONS .. 'thereto must be left at the Office, on or before, February 15th, 1881, addressed to thcAssessment Court, and a copy of every such objection . must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, not less than seven days before the sitting of the said Court. C. JT. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jb, , , Clerk to the Mount Somers • 034, !, . ; Road Board. OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. “TAKE NOTICE the VALUATION ' the'Mount Hutt Road District - fbrthe year 1881 is now open for inspec >A - at the Mount Hutt Road Board ' V Qffice,” Metfivep. *ll. OBJECTIONS ■ : thereto must be left at the Road Board ■V; .Methven, on or before the 18th -day pfFebruary, addressed to the Assess •E; and a copy of every such objection-must be left at the Road Board , Office, Methven, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the'said Court. 1 W: B. COMPTON, I -hliui ' ■ Overseer. f:! 1881, 958 j, v V;~. [CARP,] £ friHEODOBE B. JACOBSEN, 07 ; - ' ; ; ARCHI TEC T. . s Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, .... C HKIBTOHTJKCII 571 FARMERS! FARMERS! FARMERS 1 f- ' R. McKERROW AND CO., JL RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, an Jail kinds of Farm .Produce, and are . also prepared to make Liberal CASH ’* ’ADVANCES on the above placed in their .t' ilmndtfeitbPr for sale or shipment to the ; ’ English orColpnial Markets. Lijrgg Stock of pornsacks, Wool- "for sate at lowest binrejit R. MoKBRROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT S, RAKAIA. 60



JMPORTANT TO FARMERS, Machinery. ! Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind ifith both string and wire, pripe idro. : Ditto 1 ditto, with iron road wheel, ' ' and patent lifting apparatus, • v price L7B. : - String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. - N.'B.—No chaise for fitting if sent to Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers tfcSSIS: 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 — 1- ROBERT WILKIN & CO., * New Zealand Wool Stores, (J 24 ’ ' Christchurch. 18. rffs „. . - - IS tbe Bestand Safestin the Market, A true speoific for Scab, instantly destroying' Ticks,'Lice, and'all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. srjflold in iWb. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b, '* r JR^BERT WILKIN & CO., .!■■■■ - New Zealand Woo! Stores, ,r lo vn.‘;-«i f: ; : OVIiU la *; ; fpiiijsHEp kyßKg 4 B ONE PENNY. fell* mm the DVERTIBERS are reminded that CIRCULA i thS-Borough anid l Suburbs, and are very



Matson, Cox, and Co. JaJaTSON, 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 Monej', 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, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING M S.CHINES 44g Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, Ac., 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



Public Companies. OTIC E. THE CASWELL SOUND MARBLE, PORTLAND CEMENT, AND MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED), NEW ZEALAND. Capital— 10,000 Shares of £5 each. Calls—ss. on Application ; ss. 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.M.G., 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‘Rac, Esq. ;W. H. Pilliet, Esq., J P.; W. Stocks, Esq. ; W. Hutcheson, Esq., M.H.R., J.P., Mayor, Wellington ; E. W. 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 Gully.



Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be received until the 31st day of JANUARY, 1881, and can be made through thp Bank of Ndw Zealand, or any of jts branches in New Zealand and Australia, or from the Company’s Broker, Mr. Charles Bye, Store, Winslow, from whom Prospectuses and 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. Note —The prospects of this Company are exceptionally favorable, large divi dends and great increase ju value of shares being a comparative certainty i 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 iiT NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, P.I.A. 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, Featherstop street, Wellington. Agent fpr the Cpunty of Ashburton — S. SApNRERS (of the firm of Saunders Prog.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TQ SHEER " RARAfcgRf), ffIHE Company psahes LIBERAL CASH JL ADVANCES on WOQL entrusted to itg care for sale in the London market, This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to superb tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 877



Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! I THOMAS COTTON wishes to inform the travelling public between Asha burton a nc l Longbeach that he has taken over '{lie Coach Business' from Mr. George Willco'cks, and hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to his pre decessor. Tfie fares by Cotton's coach are exactly 3d, per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. ‘ t° Ashburton, 2s. 6d* ordinary, 4s. return. The coach leaves Longbpach daily at 7-30 a.fp., arriving gt Ashburton »t 10 n,m,j and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin's Central Hotel, each day at 430 p.m. ; Post Office, 445 p.m. 4o RCOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday I and Friday, returning-. Wednesday and I SaturdayAt 3 p.m



T- Bullock. THE Undersign oil 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.



BURNETT STREET. JgAZAAR, Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Ho "scs will commence at One o'clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer R E APE R S AND BINDERS. FOR SALE, cheap, one of Deering’s celebrated WIRE BINDERS, Harvest King; also, one of Osborne’s STRING BINDERS. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING ACRES 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP A Shcrriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. TNOR SALE--Farm of 284 acres, near 1* Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four 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. EOR 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. ECTIONS 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. T O E To Let, at a very low rental, Two Two-roomed COTTAGES. T. BULLOCK. 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. BULLOCK For sale or to let, with a PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watqred. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it jn English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will he sold very cheap. b 5 ~ About ThrpV Mile? from the Tpwp 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. Sectjop 539 (part of}, s"of ap acre, 'J’gripg satne aV^bd.Yp,' SepUpn'bil, Kermode street Lot 37 Mayo’s Blpck, with Dwelling house of seven means, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt, For Sale, OR SALE. Three WOOD’S WIRE BINDERS, In good order, For Sale, Cheap. 11a DUNN & RAY. OR SALE. A second hand DEERING TWINE BINDER. For particulars apply to 21a FRIEDLANDER BROS. OR SALE. A DEERING TWJNE BINDER, almost PfiW ;\m only but'a few acres, ami'can be seen working. Apply to 7a FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAYE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, tfye following Sam of 6QO Acres, Witliip easy distance of Ashburton. Large Dwelling-house, Stable, and all necessary Outbuildings, Running Creek through the property. MONEY for investment, on approyfd security, in sums of £6O and upwards, at current rates 596 Poyntz & Co. A HI G : IMPRQYED



To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH ED RTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton. BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have 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 any 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 YERY EASY TERMS. Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Caye\v & Cp./s Dwppdip-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES—articles that are superior to anything that pan 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—Tomato Sauce, 2Cs. per case of two dozen pints- Worcestershire Sauce, 365. per case of two dozen pints, and 32a. per case of four dozen half-pints Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Asudukton. 3330-995 c



BILL’S GRAND CONSUL^A PVNEDW ew» To fee Rw in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. Second Horse 00 Third Horse 50 Other starters and nonstarters (divided) ■fiftVifli*. fa obtained at all the Hotels. First Horse ... ... £l4O



Alfred Harrison. Contractor’s Plant. UNDER RILL OF SALE. SATURDAY, 5 m FEBRUARY, 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored with instructions to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Yards— Bay HORSE, “ Stride,” Grey do., “Laddie,” Black do., “Charlie,” DTkbaydo., “Nugget,” J Bay do., “Nugget,” Bay COLT, “ Roger,” Black HORSE, “Moocher,” "J^ Bay do., “Prince,” "I Chestnut PONY, “Hamp- “I ton. ” -*■ 2 Grey HORSE, “Duke, J 1 COW 4 Tip DRAYS 1 CHAFF-CUTTER and HORSE POWER 5 SCOOPS I D.F PLOUGH 1 S.F. do. 1 BUGGY and HARNESS Large quantity of Harness, Etc., Etc., Etc. Without Reserve. 12 o’clock. 35a ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer.



Exhibitions- Ashburton horticultural SOCIETY. Second Annual Show. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1881. The following Special Prizes are offered at the coming Show, viz.;— Best Grape Vine, grown in pots or boxes—lss., given by T. Bullock, Esq. Best specimen of Fuschia (open to all) —ss., given by Mr. Poyntz. Best collection of Gladioli—los. Gd., given by Mr. Jacobson. Best collection of Fruit (amateurs only) —lst prize, 10s. Gd.; second prize, 55.; given by Mr. T, Scaly. Best brace of Cucumbers—7s. Gd., given by Mr. Simmonds. Heaviest Pumpkin—7s. Gd., given by Mi. Davison. Best three Pot Plants in Flower (ama teurs only)—7s. Gd., given by Mr. G. Smith. Best Decorated Epergne (open to all) — 7s. Gd., given by Mr. Smith. Best two Double Fuschias (one light, one dark) —7s. Gd., given by Mr. Poyntz. Best collection of Auriciilas (in pots)— 7s. Gd., given by Mr. Broomfield. Best tri-colored Geranium 7s. Gd., 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 nndei 14 years of age)—A handsome Workbox, given by Mr. C. Hardy. Intending Exhibitors are requested to take 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 tho 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, move 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, &c. 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 be made for Exhibiting large articles if required. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 915 SPAV. i ' ~ Business Notices. Wood & Co u 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.



!. BREAD !• I \ • • fn.hahihiuts of Ashfeyrton and districts avo reminded that good wholesome Bread can be at all times prooured from the undersigned. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS made for Supplying Harvest and Threshing Machine hands. Assemblies, Parties, &c., supplied on reasonable terms. An assortment of Biucu%, Pastry, Cakes, &c,, always, op hand. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ ASH V, 'ri V$ »,



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T A I L O R For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F. L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. T A I L O E EAST STREET. Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT or THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, ANU COATINGS, Forwarded ■to G. J. F. Lubiow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3-15-0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. jKir- Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW,



PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 397 PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. Bobert 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—£G, £6 Gs., and £G 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. 7300-96 a



B. G. Buxton, 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, Ac. ; 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 s Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from ... ... ... 1 1 0 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 4 10 0 _pj3- Jockeys’ Racing Col era. Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R. G. Ruxton wishes to, tjiank 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 pai,i;l, trU*W %o meet with their favor*, Address— R. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND i, PrjTEii Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 034



J. R. Chapman, House painter, sign writer, Ac., begs to announce that, in order to make room for Fresh Importa tions of White and Red Lead, Raw and Boiled Oil, Yarnish, Glass, Paperhang ings, etc., he has ENLARGED HIS WAREHOUSE, by taking, in addition to IE old shop, the adjoining premises. ktefy occupied by Mr. Row ley h 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. Tancked ST9BEI', 4 Sit ew^'roN. ’ 880 WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. perlb. at the Gtjabwak Office



Busir:". Notices. | A NEW !N TARTU RE PAWN OF A NEW ERA IN 'IHS HISTORY UK 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 CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER from COLONIAL or IMPORTED Materials, at the following Prices:— Boy s SUITS from £2 Men’s SUITS from £3 7s. Gd. Men’s TROUSERS from 18s 6d. 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.) Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, 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.



SHBURTON gTORE 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 BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 98G M EDIOAL 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. 930 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TTTTSH 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. Osborne Twine Binder. We arc prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Bay, Junction Peter street and Wsthanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. 1 -Afor SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated f Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb and other Castings. Price Lvd* op. application. GBB iif w A D &TQ RE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-orgauised my Business, I am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with Information as to where Harvesting ay be obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows : Monday—Great South road to Wins low, Hinds, Maronan, and Wester field Plains. Tuesday and Friday-^-Winslow, Chat niosg, Windermere, Willoughby. Wednesday - Waterton and Long beach. Thursday—M‘Lean’s road to Wester field, Hinds, Maronan, Ac. We supply the STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, Ac., &c. C. P. H. I E P H S QN* General Storekeeper, Tiuwald. 904



Business Notices. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER; MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ASIIBTTBTOK, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a largo 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 Harmonicous 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. Agent for the Ashburton Guardian. Note the address ; MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513 *



WC, DAYIS, 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— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 593 BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. N E ALAS 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 £1 —at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £1 —now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. 6d. —sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap. 764 Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER Canvas, Calico, and American Due k 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. 931 WM. PATCHING. Hotels. New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. (GEORGE W. COLLINSON (From Carlo’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 676 Railway hotel- South Rakaia. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS. Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. J. S. COMPTON, 647 Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. Board and lodging, 17s. per week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. 446 NOTICE OP REMOVAL, ~piROM the A 1 Restuean’t to the



ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster's Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mbs Truckie. 628 PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’a Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges, S. LUCAS, 523 Proprietor. The A 1 Restaurant. -pHILLIP HARPER wishes to in -L tiraate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can. be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancked street, Ashburton. 886 NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opened a new DINING, .and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafieldßoad, fronting the new Show Grounds and Safa Yards, at which he will supply at all hours of the day, at Stable.—Stalls andL Is.—Boxes as pe Good Paddoo