THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1881.



Meetings. ELECTION Mr Joseph Ivess Requests the ELECTORS TO MEET HIM At the undermentioned places ; Wakanxji —At the School-house, on Tues day, November 1, at § p.m. Chbrtsey —At the Schoolhouse, on Wednesday, November 2. Etlb—At the Schoolhouse, on Thursday, November 3, at 8 p.m. Skaixeld —At the Schoolhouse, oa Friday, November 4, at 8 p.m. Wilioughby —At the Schoolhouse, on Saturday, November 5, at 8 p.m. Tenwaxd — t the Temperance Hall, on Tuesday, November 8, at 8 p.m. Lonobkach —At the Schooloouse, on Wednesday, November 9, Hindhopb— At the Schoolhouse, on Thursday, November 10, at 8 p. m. Babkhh.l. —At the Schoolhouse, on Friday, November 11, at 8 p.m.



Public Notices. £6OO. JJIHE WHOLE OF THE Kaiapoi Exhibits Aa shown at the AGRICULTRAL SHOW Were Purchased by ANDREW ORR, And will be ON SALE AT HIS PREMISES, EAST STREET, THIS AND FOLLOWING DAYS, SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. ANDREW, ORR, Importer, &c. Establishment NOW OPEN, Tancred street. 1000 c



O T I 0 E. The undersigned will in future CLOSE their respective establishments at 8 p.m., Saturdays excepted; and on Sundays will open from 2 to 3 p.m., and 8 till 9 p.m. L O U E, FLOUR. MESSRS MURRAY BROS., Win cheater Mills, can Supply their FLOUR at Ashburton, in large or small quanti ties. Samples can be seen, and orders taken by 942 c J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHARLES RE ATE. W. HORNE, 425 c Care P. Cunningham & Co.



Tenders. TENDERS will be received till 32 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 not necessarily be accepted. Plans and specifications may be seen at my office till October 31st, and afterwards at the Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton, till November 4th. W. B. ARMSON, 962 c Architect. COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the following Works : 1. Flume over South Hinds, 800 feet in length. 2. Flume over North Hinds, 400 feet in length. 3. Dam and headworks South Ashbur ton River, Mount Somers. Plans and specifications can be seen at Council Chambers, Ashburton, and tenders addressed to the Chairman to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock on WEDNES DAY, 2nd November, 1881. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 985 c County Engineer. ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS : No. 41.—Shipka Pass Road.—Cuttings. No. 42.—Wilson’s Road.—Forming to full width two sections, about 130 chains and 190 chains. No. 43.—-Corbett’s Road.—Metalling about 140 chains. No; 44. —Maintenance of Roads in Dis trict for Twelve Months. - Plans and specifications may be seen at the Board’s office, where tenders will be received up till 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, November 3rd. FOOKS & SON, 940 c Surveyors to the Board.



For Sale. T£ O PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &0., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 8510 Ashburton. O ,N SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’a celebrated OanxEBSiTOT, Zeaiandia, and Axjstka- Chaff Cutters, From- £l3 upwards. Horae Gear > ftpm £lolos, simple strong and compact. POYNTZ & CO. 7Gazette in Bankruptcy. jjpjßßj*3& R. TkrfOTIOE--THa Ashburton Guardian £ a Gazette for all notices under the Kt „ . / - Debtors and Creditors Acts OTICE TO TOWN SUBSCRIBERS. ■Mu m Cts Chables Boobk is authorised to Subscription Accounts due to and his. receipt will be a sufix- IUCATION Act, 1877, Debtors Creditors Act, and Amend- Forest Trees Planting Act, 1871, to be had at Office, next Matson, Cox nfeßseti. .



J. T. Ford and Co. TO BUSHMEN, CONTRACTORS IN VESTORS, AND OTHERS. Clearing Sale OF BUSH LAND, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, &c., &c., AT ALFORD FOREST. Messrs j. t. ford & co. are favored with instructions from Messrs Cooper Bros, to sell, At their Residence, ALFORD FOREST, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER isth, At 11 o’clock sharp, The whole of their PLANT, Consisting of 10 first-class Draught Horses, all good workers 1 good Hack 5 Draught Foals 1 six-horse Wagon 1 three-horse Dray 4 Tip Drays 5 Scoopers 3 seta Harrows 1 Portable Forge and Anvil 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



TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AX ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS * COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &C. We have arranged with Messrs Fbibdlandbr Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most tavorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 8. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 487 c



Barristers. Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, OARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a



Educational. RADIES’ SCHOOL. street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of ynuug 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 n application. References kindly permitted to Bis Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. A. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. M. Watson, and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 332 c mHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



T. Bullock." T. Bullock, AU OTI ON EER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THB BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, ASHBDBTON. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchasing clause : REVISED LIST. FARMS. An improved farm of 303 acres, within 2% miles of the Town of Ashburton ; good farm-house and other buildings erected on the property. 1563 Acres 2 roods 3 perches (3 sections), situated in the Rangitata Road District, unimproved. 498 Acres, same district, unimproved. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved, and well-watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 542 Acres I rood (in one block), unimproved, situated about five miles from Ashbur ton, on Winchmore run. 514 Acres 3 roods, about one mile from the Ashburton river, also on Winchmore run. 500 Acres in the Rangitata District, unim proved. 207 Acres partly improved, situate in the Upper Ashburton road district. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 6so Acres in the Mount Cook Road District, unimproved. 200 Acres, Rangitata District, unimproved, near Mr Chisnall’s property, 100 Acres, fenced with live fences, partly cul tivated ; situated about four miles from the Town of Ashburton ; watered by one of the County water-races. 266 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 25 Acres first-class land, all fenced and culti vated (by early selection), about two miles from the town of Ashburton. 53 Acres securely fenced and cultivated, situated near Waterton, on the Long beach Estate. There is a comfortable fou ,- -roomed cottage on the farm. ISO Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr. I George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improved; also well-watered by the County water-race. 83 Acres, subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with a never failing strerm. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, store, etc. Situated on Mr Hart’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 267 Acres, about I mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 96 Acres, Longbeach, unimproved. 41 Acres 3 roods 28 perches, near the Race course, fenced and cultivated. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. A valuable building site, containing 5 acres situated near the Town Belt North, and fronting the Wakanui creek. Half-acre facing the East Town Belt, with seven-roomed house erected thereon. Lots 11, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with $- roomed Cottage erected thereon. 20 Building sites, each about Quarter-acre, in the suburban district of Allenton. 10 Building sites, each about quarter-acre, in , the suburban district of Hampstead. ; 16 Building sites, each about quarter-acre, in the suburban district of Smithfield, near the County Saleyards. A i.so, A number of freehold sections with cottages thereon. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate A?ent.



W. H. Gundry. undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hotel. W. H. GUNDRY, ESTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick’s, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Aoent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



£2,000 ANI> £8,500 TO LEND, in sums of £3OO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. W. H. GUNDBT, 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., BAST 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, -78 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Public Companies. NEW ZEALAND FARMERS’ CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. OAPiTAir-f 250,000, in 50,000 Shares of £5 Each. Payable as follows : Ten Shillings pee, 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 Poyntz & Co., General Agents. By order of the 830 c DIRECTORS. N ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency; POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c



-ir.ry . r Railway JTpticasy^-. JTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. PRINCE OF WALES’ BIRTHDAY, 1881, All Ordinary Single Fare Tickets issued on Bth and 9th November will be available for return up to and including 10th. W. M. HANNAY, Traffic Superintendent. Traffic Superintendent’s Office, Dunedin, October 31st, 1881. 5d Business Notices. Orr and Co., JRONMONGERB AND IMPORTERS OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281bs and lewt kegs Yarnish in £, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. 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) 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 la 9d to Ss per lb. COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coflee (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, NATL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, 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



HE 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, in 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 Puke Blended Teas. 3c 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 fid ; women’s kid boots from 7a fid ; house boots from 4s 9d. Children's at all prices from Is. Note—C. HAWKINS, Ashburton and Tinwald. 9980



rpHE FUTURE OP 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 ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored wich a large consign orient of the CELEBRATED KATAPOI 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 taat satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the pas PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 716 a



Business Notices. The 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, as a 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 article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c MISS CLEARY (Victoria street, Christchurch) begs to announce to the Ladies of Ashburton and surrounding districts that she will VISIT ASHBUR TON for ONE WEEK, commencing WEDNESDAY, 21st October, and will have on view in her Rooms, next Baker and Brown’s New Shop, Havelock street, at Christchurch Prices, a choice and varied selection of the Newest and most Fashionable of FANCY - WORK and FANCY-WORK MATERIALS, consist ingof Smoking-Capsand Slippers in velvet, etc., Ante-Macassars, Five-o’clock Tea cloths, Tennis and Crewel Bags, Toilet Sets, etc., in Zulu and Oatmeal Cloths, Crewel Silks and Wools, Oatmeal and Zulu Cloths, Lace Materials, etc. 949 c QOALI COAL!! COAL!!! 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.



jg L Z BROS., COACH BUILDERS (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, Next Oookson’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 wLh 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 Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. BCOc



niHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, J_ TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. TMele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition. A. THIELE. 204 c



Jacob Mooar BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton that ho has re-com menced business in the FRONT SHOP OP 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 at the Town Hall. 411 c



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY. Havelock street, Ashburton. GL 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 very requisite. 912 c



EW 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 have 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! TEAS!! TEAS!!! Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS !! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING ! !! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE ! ! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 87c rff^HRESHI ISIG BOOKS printed on the J. shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices > • "' v ~ • ;« r*. * ~r;-v t OF REMOVAL JOHN HARVEY, j BOOT and SHOEMAKER, ! Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, i TANCRED STREET, ( Where he hopes to merit a fair share ojf public patronage. ! Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. j Repairs neatly executed. 199 c JgARGAINS FOR THREE WEEKS. S. W. Alcorn, Having purchased from Messrs Hoddee 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 4jd Horrock’s Longcloth, reduced to 3a 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 s|d Ladies’ Kid Gloves at 3s 6d, reduced to la 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 80a, reduced to 55a Men’s Mole Trousers at 10s, reduced to 7s 6d Men’s Cotton Shirts reduced to la 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. Teems 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, 868 c Saunders’ Buildings.



OKDONBUTCHERY TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. O. Higby, BUTCHER, Begs to inform his customers, the public of Ashburton, and surrounding districts, that he is supplying the Primest Meat at Christchurch Prices, for CASH ONLY. Roast Beef ... from 3d. Corned Beef ... ~ 2id. Mutton ... ... ~ lsd. Sausages ... ... ~ 4d. Small Goods of every description at equally low rates. 4ug. 1, 1831 352 c



HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot too abo'e «nd others are informed we have e igaged 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 mad© will he 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.



M. Ryan and Co. D ESTRE to inform their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GROCERY STORE in Wills street (nest tu Cookson’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 884 c Building and friendly socie ties’ ACTS, on Sale at the Office of this Paper. , !



Business Notices. "VTURSE.—Mrs Pauling begs to in- Nursing Establishment and Hospital for Ladies and Gentlemen, and is prepared to receive Ladies tn Nurse who require medical attention. Address Moore street, near Presbyterian Manse. 104 c DAVIS’S INITURE AND BED EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. FUNERALS W DAVIS, EAST S 1-R‘E FJ T S O U T H, 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 abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share, of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS.



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Bay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pu &c., Re paired at very reasonable .J. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Mac x Estimates given., rr ■ C. R A Opposite Central Hotel, Wakantji Rd. Authorised AGENT _ for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a



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., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 03



P R I N G NOVELTIES, 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. 6960



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. v 816 c O T I C E. C. HAWKINS, of Tinwald, begs to in form the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has taken the shop lately occupied by Mr Fitzpatrick, and (rusts that the success he has already achieved is a sufficient guaran tee as to the cheapness and quality of his stock A well-selected stock of Spring goods to hand. All kinds of Boots made, and repairs promptly attended to. Note the address— 0. BAWft I NS, Bootmaker, next Orr and Co., East street, Ashburton. N.B.—C. 11. wishes it to be known that he also intends to carry on the Tin wald shop the same as heretofore, and solicits a continuance of past favors. 679 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 ALE and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station. F. W. HALES, Manager. Address Standard Brewery Co. , Christchurch i 604 c



Poyntz and Co. POYNTZ & CO. desiwwto draw the attention of farmers and others to a speciality in the shape of a 23-Coulter Anglo-American Drill by "those celebrated makers, Kell, Meate and Co. ' These Drills will sow any sort of grain and small seeds and distribute manure J at the same time. Messrs P. and Co. are prepared to take orders for above, delivery in time for ensuing season. rpO 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. 150 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 4£ 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, ct let on a purchasing clause. 700 acres on the Hinds, unimproved. 220 acres on the Winchmore Run, unim improved. R. 5.12702 G 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 & CO. JpiOß SALE OR TO LEASE. 925 a oTe » 925 OS' REALLY GOOD LAND, Close to a railway station. This land is well-watered, and of an easily workable nature. POYNTZ & CO.



P 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. OR SALE. Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. OR 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. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO.



JjlOR 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. jpi OR SALE. Good Suburban building sites, J and £ acre each ; also, suburban sections from 5 acres upwards. POYNTZ & CO. -pi O R SALE. Two acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and well and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO. T O E Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO. M O N E Y . £6,500 to lend in one sum at 6A per cent. Poyntz and Go., LAND, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENTS,