TTTfr ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1881.



s Meetings. A R R O W S . A PUBLIC MEETING will be held Willowby Schoolroom on MONDAY, t .o 9fch, at 7 p.m., to take steps to form a Sparrow Club. 727 a S. S. CHAPMAN. Impounding Notice. IMPOUNDED at South Eakaia, from Rokeby, April 26th, 30 SHEEP. Brands indistinct; ear marks, several 3 front notches. If not released by May 11, they will be sold at noon. GEO. SHELLOCK, 739 a Powndkeeper. Tenders M OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. -WANTED—TENDERS for the FOR MATION of about ICO chains of road leading from back track to Main Rakaia road (full width). • Also, For CUTTING storm water CHANNEL through the upper portion of Broom Park. Plans and* specifications may be seen at Road Eoarl Office. * v Tenders to be sent in by THURSDAY, the 12th instant. W. B. COMPTON, 740 a Overseer. Public Notices. i ITKEN—Try him for Pastey, /V Cakes, Confectionery, Biscuits, &c. The best in town. AITKEN, Baker, &c., Saunders’ Buildings. 745 a IJIHE WRECK OF THE TARARUA. SUBSCRIPTIONS on behalf of a Fund for the relief of the WIDOWS ami ORPHANS of the late Revs. J. B. Eichaedson and J. Aemitagb are in vited by authority of the Executive Committee, namely;—Messrs F. J. Garrick, H. Overton, G. Gould, C. W, Turner, and W. Harris. Intimation is hereby given to the Wesleyan frieiids of the Ashburton Circuit that their co-operation by subscription at earliest possible date will be respectfully received by EEV. W. KEALL, And . W. H. COLLINS. Ashburton, May sth, 1881. 741 a HBURTON MILLS. OWNERS of GRISTS will be CHARGED Id and 2d per bushel respec tively for CLEANING First and Second Class WHEAT, in addition to the charge fof Grinding. HENRY BOWERS 629 a (For Saunders Brothers). MILLS. ( Having taken the above Mills, I beg to | inform farmers and the public generally that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and hope, by turning out a first-class article, ‘ to merit a share of public support. 1 Gristing on the usual terms. Cash buyer of grain. ' JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 376 a IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, ■ Or Wounds of any Description. TATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB i OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs i Burins of Akaroa, from British Herbs, f and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, ; Sorbs, or wounds of any description, of i however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, { of -no matter how long standing. < or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cure? in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminere, or White Ointment, for all swellings and inflammation in any part of j the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post . free, at la 6d and 2s 9d each. ( Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. Tliesa drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be , forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. Address: MRS C. BURNS, Akaboa. 697 a V. R. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. CANTERBURY DISTRICT. In the matter of The Leases and Sales of Settled Estates Act, 1865, and In the matter of— -Ist. The Rural Section numbered 8340, in the Christchurch District, in the district of Canterbury; and 2nd, The nine Rural Sections num bered respectively 1911, 1998, 2946, 19694, 1969, 19696, 19697, 19746, ' and 19747, in the District of Timara, in the said Provincial Dis trict of Canterbury ; and 3rd. The eleven Town Sections num bered respectively 342, 421, 433, 452, 450, 495, 497, 509, 510, 514, and 636, in the Town of Ashburton, in the said Provincial District of Canterbury : All settled by the will of William Barnard .Rhodes, late of the City of Welling ton and of Highland Park, near the said city, merchant, deceased. ' '■ Notice is hereby given that Maby Ann Rhodes, in the will or the said William Barnard Rhodes mentioned, did on the twenty-ninth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-one, present a petition to the Supreme Court of New Zealand,at Christchurch, praying that an Order might be made by the said Court vesting in .Sarah Anne Rhodes, William ' Waring laylor, Thomas Mason, and John Studholme, as the Trustees of the said will, and in the Trustees or Trustee for the time being of the said will, a general power of leasing the lands hereinbefore mentioned, 1 or any part of the same, for terms of yean in possession not exceeding twenty-one years for an agricultural f or occupation lease, and not exceeding forty two years for a building or repairing lease, with a general power of entering into eliminaty Contracts to grant such leases, to ; such conditions as the said feink fit :’ And that the (loner’ and of all other or propely appearing . <a |pn of the jereto, twhen aid



J. T. Ford and Co. J. T. FORD & CO., in s' "ctcd by A. E. Peache, Esq., Mount S"!'iers, will sell by public auction at TinwaM, >'u TUESDAY, io t h MA Y— -1,400 Cross-bveds 800 Merinos And a few lung-woolled Rams. The Wethers, both Half-bred and Merino, are 8-toothed sheep, in forward condition, and well adapted for turnips. The Merinos are suitable for grazing purposes. Rememcee— TINWALD, TUESDAY, MAY ioth, J. T. FORD & CO., 744 a Auctioneers. W. E. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, STATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS 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, Arc., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, 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, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Lost. LOST —Red and white COW, in full profit. Strayed from Alford Forest road, close to Town Belt. Apply, Alfred Harrison. Finder rewarded. 738 a LOST —From the Hinds Out-Station, Two Bay HORSES ; one branded GD on near shoulder, the other CW on near shoulder, with a number on the off shoulder. Any person returning the above horses to the Hinds Out-Station will be rewarded. A. McCOLL, 599 a Rangitata Station. Pound. A BLACK and White Sheep DOG followed one of shepherds to Long beach about a week back. No. of collar, 430. Owner can have the same by paying expenses. E. BUTTON, Per J.E. J. Longbeach, May 6th, 1881. 742 a Ecclesiastical- C ATHOLIC CHURCH. ASHBURTON : Ist Mass, 9 o’clock; 2nd Mass, llo’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. RAKAIA : Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. 610 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. To Let. TO LET, with purchasing clause, or FOR SALE—3O7 Acres of AGRI CULTURAL LAND at Rangitata, on Coldstream Run. For particulars, apply to A. MOORE & CO., 710 a Christchurch. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Poyntz and Co., Ashburton. 612 a rp O LET. Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed HOUSES to Let. Apply 457 a POYNTZ & CO. For Sale. THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from the freeholders to offer FOR SALE by Private Treaty — T.S. 104, situated in Tancred street, on which are erected Two substanti ally-built and roomy SHOPS and DWELLING-HOUSES. Also, Lots 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, part of R.S. 8767, containing about 1J acres. These Sections adjoin the properties of Messrs Orr and Sheppard, and, from their prox imity to the town, form a desirable site for a private residence. Apply, Poyntz and Co., 595 East street. Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of ' of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, ikruptcies, etc., throughout New Zea ‘. On Monday an “ extra” is printed Canterbury, containing information up •’clock on the preceding Saturday, ticulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ zs, High street, Christchurch.— Craig, Agent for Canterbury. 512 a GUARDIAN is published every Iveo'og, giving every day’s news, i hour of going to press. This is buying a sixpenny weekly.



T. Bui. :ck. QRANGES! ORANGES!! FOR SALE, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, TO-MORROW -12 CASES ORANGES. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. MY NEXT PROPERTY SALE will take place on SATURDAY, 21st inst. v T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. rjNO CONTRACTORS. Wanted to PURCHASE a Contractor s Portable HUT. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T 10 FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET for CROPPING about 300 acres, 100 of which have been cropped once, the remainder is ploughed and ready for cross-ploughing. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MR W. L. RICHARDS, Near The Grange. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in- East street, presently in occupalion of Mr C. Truckle. T Apply to T. BULLOCK. O PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING A BACON CURING FACTORY. FOR SALE CHEAP— -4 Sections on the South East Town Belt, containing 1 Acre. Capital site for Bacon Curing Establish ment. Arrangements can be made for suitable buildings to be erected on the site. Purchasers will only be required to pay current rate of interest on the outlay. For further particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft 6in RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. r O E COTTAGE in Tancred street, now in ccupation of Mr J. S. Savage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. \ /TONE Y TO LEND, at a low rate of LVi h '"" ’ rards. interest, in sums of £SO and up- Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, , Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 66 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. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakanui, about six miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements —seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings. 362 Acres, all fenced, and a portion of it in English grass, on Lagmhor run. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improved. 84 Acres, subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with a never failing stream. 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. 162 Acres Freehold) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold \ all fenced and sub divided 1 with live, well kept fences. There are also two wells with a plenti ful supply of water. The land is also broken up, part in crop, and part in English grass. Improvements consist of a well built comfortable six-roomed dwelling-house, also a four-stalled stable and granary capable of storing 2,000 bushels of grain. 2424 Acres, all fenced, shuated near Alford Forest, most of which is in its native state. Improvements consist of a four roomed cottage and two small paddocks, broken up. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, .will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Corner section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 237 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 905,9:6, East street North, also T.S. 771, corner of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front ag TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, close to the bridge and fronting the river. This is a desirable site for a private residence, price low, terms easy. Lots 502, 503, 510, 511, four sections in one block , small deposit cash, balance by instalments. Lot 134 —Quarter-acre to be sold cheap. Lot 89 —Quarter-acre, cheap, and on easy terms. Lots 357, 358, each Quarter-acre, "dth cottage of four rooms erected thereon. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’!-hop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately ir the occupalion of Mr Geo. Women There is a three-stalled stable, andothei necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. For full particulars, apply to T BULLOCK, 21ft Estate Agent



Dan Henderson and CO. t TO HOTEL-KEEPERS & OTHERS. Dissolution of Partnership. AN EXCELLENT OPENING FOR A HOTEL-KEEPER. t THURSDAY, MAY 12. DAN HENDERSON & CO., Auc tioneers, Ashburton, have been - favoured with instructions from Messrs Mutch and M'Kenzie, hotel-keepers, • Ashburton, who have dissolved partner ship, to sell by Public Auction, on the t 1 Premises, on THURSDAY, MAY 12, At 2 p.m., THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY Known as the Ashburton Hotel. The Hotel stands on a quarter-acre of ground, is a most substantially -3 built edifice, and has been designed specially to supply the wants of such a district as Ashburton. It contains thirty-three rooms, and is - supplied with all the needful store rooms, washhouse, and other 'buildings. An excellent business ) has been done for many years in [ the hotel, which was the first r established in the district ; and has always been, from its earliest history, in the hands of men of good standing and character. The increase of business has been so great and so rapid that three years ago it was found necessary to f . pull down the old hotel and supply 1 its place with the present hand -1 some and commodious edifice. The buildings will be sold subject to the encumbrances that exist thereon. And full information can be obtained on application to the Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 12, At 2 p.m. T. QUILL, Auctioneer. Weekly Sale. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1881. At 12 o’clock sharp. DAN HENDERSON and CO. will offer for Sale, under instructions from the owners Turkeys Fowls Chick Wheat Potatoes Onions Cheese Glassware Tea Coffee Pictures, &c., &c., &c. D. HENDERSON, & CO. MR T. QUILL, Auctioneer. Public Notice. QUILL & CO., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, Beg most respectfully to inform the in habitants of Ashburton, and all the Farmers in the district, that they have i this day i SOLD THEIR BUSINESS I : as 1 AUCTIONEERS & GENERAL ‘ COMMISSION AGENTS, 1 To Messes D. HENDERSON & CO., r And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask 3 as much or more for their successors. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers. w ITH reference to the above, lf DAN. HENDERSON, e a Who will act as principal in the new firm, and an old resident in Ashburton, y asks his friends to give him a lift, and y they may depend that he will do his best e for them. i. n r. ;r DAN, HENDERSON & CO., AUCTIONEERS 452 a



Matson, Cox, and Co. JMatson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. 1 They will hold throughout the District s 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 f THRESHING MACHINES 440 1 f t Money. : Money r LEND, in sums of £SO and up -3 JL wards, on Approved FREEHOLD i SECURITY. t RICH. WM. FEREDAY, I Solicitor, t 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. (ynTAL MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Business Notices Q A S H STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street J) ARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED begs to return his sincere thanks to his customers, friends, and the public generally, for the liberal amount of support they have ac corded him during the first seven months, and desires to call their attention to the partnership notice annexed. JOSHUA TUCKER. TN reference to the above, Mr Joshua Tucker, who has for seven and a half years been in the employ of Messrs W. Montgomery and Co., Limited, begs to intimate that he has THIS DAY taken into Partnership MR JOHN GIFFORD RESTELL, who has for ten and a half years been in the service of the same firm, and that the business will in future be carried on under the style of TUCKER AND RESTELL. JOSHUA TUCKER, JOHN G. RESTELL. Ashburton, May 2, 1881. Ashburton Timber and Coal Yards, Corner of WEST AND HAVELOCK STREETS, Next Messrs Jameson and Roberts. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to inform their friends and the public gene rally, that they have made arrangements for A CONSTANT SUP PL Y } Of the undermentioned goods, w'hich will be sold at the lowest current rates. I c Building Timber Of all Descriptions. WIDE KAURI, for joiners work DOOR AND SASHES, of all descrip tions GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes LIME (Kakahu and Waihola) OAMARU WHITE STONE CEMENT (best brands) V BRICKS i, AUSTIN AND KIBK’S STONE d WARE SHEET LEAD AND ZINC lfc FIREWOOD, BIRCH MIXED, or BLACK PINE. And are now landing THREE HUNDRED TONS OF COAL, Ex ships Glen Rosa and Guy Mannering. Tucker & Eestell. 708 a



Business Nr" Thos. Dudson, SADDLER A HARNESS MAKER, BURNETT STREET, ASIIIiUKTON. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON. A. Thiele’s BEST BREAD, First Award, of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition, 6d DELIVERED CASH 5Jd ON DELIVERY 470 a Wood & Co., Brewers and bottlers, Ashburton. AVinners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a MY steadily increasing business makes it a pleasant task to reiterate my thanks to the public for their kind ap preciation of my endeavor to serve them. As I cannot afford to keep books, my business has hitherto consisted, and must still consist, of cash transactions, which, after all, are to the interest of those who wish to lay out their money to the best advantage. This matter being under stood, I respectfully suggest to all who want good value to visit my unpretending establishment, remembering that “ A penny saved is a penny made.” Just to hand—A large consignment of CHOICE FRU ITS from Meibourn e, which will enable me to keep pace with the incessant demand. H. M. Carson, NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street, Sole agent for Nelson, Moate «fe Co.’s Blenued Teas. See advertisement and handbills. 299 TO FARMERS AND RUNHOLDERS IN THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. We beg to notify to our Farming Friends that we have now OPENED a Branch of our business as AGRICUL TURAL IMPLEMENT MANUFAC TURERS, in Cameron street, Ashburton, near Cass street, under the management of Mr Peter Walker, where we will keep a stock of our well-known Implements and Fittings, which will be supplied at Dunedin and Christchurch prices. Illustrated Catalogues Free on application. Reid & Gray, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch and Ashburton. 360 a FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve mouths. 386 Reapers & Binders. WR. DUNN. REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT, Peter street, Ashburton, Wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Merchants, and others that he is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Re-paint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates in Wood and Iron on hand. None but the best material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. W. R. Dunn, Workshop, Peter street, near Wakanui road, Ashburton. Agent for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmils, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. Craighead & Co., JAILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in announcing that Mr Craig head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &c., For the approaching season ; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s). 719 a George St. Hill, ► UILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Burnett street, Ashburton. lans prepared and Estimates given at the lowest rates. Terms as may be arranged. idJ



Business Juices. D AVI 3’B Che&p ; FURNITURE AND BEDDING i MANUFACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. Miss Buckman, French milliner and dress maker, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSINESS in the above line, nd from her long experience in the Leading Houses of Sydney Mel bourne, can guarantee the Best Styles, combining Elegance and Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to making. A perfect fit can be guaranteed, as Miss- Buckman cuts and measures by a thoroughly practical system,saving ladies the unnecessary trouble of fitting and try ing on, which is often incurred by going to an inexperienced dressmaker. Address—M. BUCKMAN, Peter street, Ashburton, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Tailoring and Outfitting Establishment, near Quill’s Commercial Hotel. 80a GRICULTURAL 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, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 100 a £JHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS !! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— 0. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always on hand a good assort ment of General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. Clothing —ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy Trousers, which will be sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women’s, and children’s, at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of Groceries, etc. Families Li and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the best way possible. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. UFFOLK BUIC HER Y, Havelock street, Ashburton. G. J. Martin, BUTCHER, legs to inform the Public of Ashburton lorough and County, that he is Supplying he Primest Meat at CHEAPEST lATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to fid. Corned Beef from ... 24d. to 4d. Mutton... ... ... l»d. to 3d. Sausages fid. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 M EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874 J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p. m. 93C William Bevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), -ijAS started in Business at Winslow jus SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a R. Galloway, TINWALD, fHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT F.R neatly executed with • and at reason -197*



Business Notices. Chaff, Chaff, Chaff, ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF \ i ir o > 5 f § 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., 548 a Havelock street, Ashburton, N EW DAVIS VERTICAL PEED Sewing Machine. MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. The above Sewing Machine has taken First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition, after a contest lasting over several months; the judges having awarded First Prize to the New Davis Vertical Feed on every point. Come and get samples of the work. Sews any fabric, from lace to leather. Always in order. P. S. —lt was also awarded First Prize at the Sydney Exhibition, on every point, and at the Ashburton Industrial Exhi bition. ORR AND CO„ SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ASHBUR TON COUNTY. Educational rjlHE MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Mooie street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms, per quarter, for each subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday, from half-past three to half-past four, one guinea per quarter. Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OF WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN ... PROPRIETOR FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 498 a New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. George w. collinson (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Eestaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate 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. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per weok. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, 210 a Proprietor* P RINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. Conducted by Mrs C. Truckle. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s,_ and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress—Mbs Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 209 a t tt ANTED KNOWN That VV I HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ash burton, are open DAILY, from 9 a. m. till 5 p.m. Portraits token in any weather,; Great Reduction in Price. lAla-