THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1881.



Meetings. Ashburton agricultup \l r PASTORAL ASSOCIATI . : The ANNUAL MEETING of MEY BERS will be held in the upper room the Town Hall on WEDNESDA Y, Apui 27th. Business : The Election of Officer.'., etc GEO. JAMESON, Secretary. Members are reminded that the annual subscription of one guinea is now due. p ÜBLIO MEETING In compliance with a resolution passed at a meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council, held on Monday, the 18th inst., I hereby convene a PUBLIC MEETING of Ratepayers, to be held at the Town Hall, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the 28th April, at 7.30 p. in., to consider the advisability of calling upon the Govern ment to remove the engine shed from the centre of the town to a more convenient site, the same being a nuisance. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Borough Council Office, April 22, 1881. 593 a



Lost. 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, 699 a . Rangitata Station. To Let- TWO-ROOMED COTTAGE TO LET. Apply, Office of this Paper. TO BE LET BY TENDER, for two grain crops, 335 acres of good tus sock LAND, situated at Mayfield, near Binds—ss acres broken up. The land is all fenced, and sub-divided by cross fences ; there is a small timber house and stable. The land can be let as a whole, or less, from 100 acres to 335 acres. The land will be shown to anyone by applying to J. Bowick, at Mayfield. Tenders to be sent in not later than Ist May 1881. The highest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. G. B. MABLY, Care of Mr J. C. Lock, 484 a Ashley Bank.



Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed HOUSES to Let. Apply ■457 a POYNTZ & CO. Tenders TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a DWELLING-HOUSE, near the Domain. Plans and specifica tions may be seen at our office, up till TUESDAY, May 3rd, on which date tenders must be sent in not later than 10 o’clock. FOOKS & SON, 665 a Architects, &c. mENDERS Wanted for LEASING the X BLACKSMITH SHOP, near Mrs Greenstreet’s Property, for a term of 14 years. Tenders to be sent to the Undersigned on or before the 10th of May next. For particulars, apply to 660 a FRIEDLANDER BROS. N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MAIN LINE TO UPPER ASHBUR TON. ASHBURTON BRANCH EXTENSION. PERMANENT WAY CONTRACT, No. 1.



WRITTEN TENDERS will be re ceived at this Office fill Noon of WED NESDAY, April 27th, 1881, for the '- above Contract. - They are to be marked on the outside “Tender for Ashburton Branch Extension, Permanent Way Contract, No. 1,” and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Telegraphic Tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegrah Office by NOON of the above-mentioned date, provided that written tenders in due form are at the same hour lodged in any District or Resident Engineer’s Office. Plans, specifications, and general con ditions may be seen at this Office, and at the . Public Works Offices, Christchurch and Wellington. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin, April sth, 188 L 584 a E N D E R S. TENDERS WANTED for LEASING Tinwald Domain— 1. For one crop of oats—block No. 3, containing about 33 acres. 2. For one crop of oats—part of block No. 2, containing about 33 acres. 3. For leasing for 3,5, or 7 years, block No 1, about 72 acres. 4. For leasing for 3,5, or 7 years, part ■ of block No 2, about 65 acres. For further particulars, and to see map, - apply to Matson, Cox and Go., Ashburton. Tenders to be sent in by SATURDAY, April 30th. C. PERCY COX, 540 a Chairman. Gazette in Bankruptcy.



For Sale. SALE. 154 i C:;ES of good limestone LAND “on nan. Improved and fenced m lli l.ve fei.ces ; small 2-roomed c--tiago. Tonus low. Apply Office of ihis I‘aper. 598 a AND FOR SALE. 564 ACRES improved Farm, situated at Dromore, of which 370 acres are laid down in grass, and 130 acres are in stubble, after one crop, balance in tussock. Small house. Sub-division fences, plantation, &3. The new water race is supposed to run through this property. 544 ACRES in tussock at Lauriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. Terms easy. Apply to CUFF & GRAHAM, Christchurch. 597 a



mHE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from the freeholders to offer FOR SALE by Private Treaty— T.S. 104, situated in Tailored street, on which are erected Two substanti ally-built and roomy SHOPS and DWELLING-HOU SES. Also, Lots 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, part of R.S. 8767, containing about 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.



OTICE : —The Ashburton Guardian u a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arit IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ASHBURTON, HOLDEN AT ASH BURTON. . In the matter of the Debtors and . Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the matter. of the bankruptcy of CHRISTOPHER RICHARD HAROLD, of Ashburton, Dairyman, a debtor. . . Notice is hereby given that at the sitting.of theaboye Court held after the expiration of ten clear days from the date thereof, application will be made on behaf of . the above-named debtor for an order of discharge.. Dated this 25th day of April, 1881. EDWD. G. CRISP, 862 a: ■ -1 > Solicitor for Debtor. 'mbthvrN agency. ORGAN ,and HIBBS, General Store _ ; keepers,. Afethven, are authorisep Jut® {or the Ashburton Guardian. Subscribers will please get their papers tgl-the agents in future. Orders en .•ted to them will receive prompt nitron. !v , , r W,.H. ZOUCH, j c “ Proprietor.



Public Notices. MILLS. Having taken the above Mills, I bog 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. Gristing on the usual terms. Cash buyer of grain. JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 376 a COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS. Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 46 of “ The Counties Act,.. 1876,” that Electoral Rolls of the Ridings in this County are open for inspection at the following Places, from the 20th April to 15th May, 1881, viz. Mount Somers Riding—Mount Somers Road Board Office, Mount Hutt Riding—Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven. South Rakaia/Riding—South Rakaia Road Bottrd Office. Upper Ashburton Riding—Upper Ash burton Road Board Office, Wester field. Ashburton Riding—Longbeach Road Board Office, Willoughby. A copy of the above Rolls are also on view at the Council Chambers, Ashbur ton, during the above stated period. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, April 19th, 1881. 576 a



Sporting. COUNTY Steeplechases. FRIDAY, MAY 27t h. LIST OF OFFICERS— President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President —W. C. Walker, Esq. Stewards —Messrs E. S. Coster, H. T. Smith, S. Saunders, J. Hawdon, F. J. Raine, Dr Ross, Messrs C. H. Dowding, O. Digby, L. E. Corsbie, D. M'Lean, R. Friedlander, Joseph Hunt, Lyt telton, F. B. Passmore, and E. G. Crisp. Judge —Mr M. Stitt. Starter —Mr N. M'Lean. Clerk of Course —Mr E. Saunders. Clerk of Scales —Mr John Carter. Hon. Treasurer —Mr C. C. Fooks. Handicapper— Mr E. Griffiths. Secretary —Mr J. 0. Bell. First race to start at 12.30 p. m. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase of 40 sovs, added to sweepstakes of 28 sovs each for acceptors ; over about Smiles of fair hunting country. Nomi nations 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap of 25 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs for acceptors; 2 miles; nominations 1 sov.; for district horses only. .3. Tradesmen’s Plate of 30 sovs.; weight for age ; 2 miles ; entrance 1 sov. 4. Farmers’ Steeplechase of 20 sovs ; about miles ; weight for age; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. 5. Hack Steeplechase of 5 sovs; 1 mile ; catch weights; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The New Zealand Grand National Rules strictly adhered to, except whore otherwise specified. 2. “ District horses” shall mean horses which have been commonly resident in and owned by a resident in the County pre vious to March 1, 1881, and up to the date of this meeting; provided always that any district horse shall not be dis qualified from having run in his bona fide owner’s name in races outside the County during the above-mentioned time. 3. The decision of the Stewards on all disputed points shall be final. 4. No protest will be received unless 2 sovs be deposited, which shall be forfeited if the protest be considered frivolous. 5. Nominations for the handicaps to be sent to the Secretary, at Quill’s Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, May 18. Weights will be declared on the night of May 24, at Quill’s, and appear in the Christchurch papers on the 25th. Ac ceptances on night of general entry, May 25th, at 8 p. m. 6. All entries to state age, color, and name of horse, and colors of the rider. JOHN C. BEIL, 564 a Secretary.



T. B\ ck. burn:: TT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. rjlO 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.



rpO FARMERS. 275 ' "»» 275 NEAR ASHBURTON, TO LET FOR ONE CROP OF WHEAT. Tenders, addressed to the Undersigned, will be received up to FRIDAY, 15th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. JpOR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4.ft Gin RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. T O E T. COTTAGE in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr J. S. Savage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE, A 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-roomecl cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situa ed at Longbeach. 270 Aces, 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 glass, 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 (he 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, 74 Acres Leasehold \ all fenced and sub divided 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, situated 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 veiy cheap and on easy terms. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Comer section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street,' on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. East street North, also T.S. 77 T > coiner of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. 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, 5 11, 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, with cottage of four rooms erected thereon. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, on which is erected a Dwelling-house of seven rooms ; this is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap. Lot 11, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5- roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot 34, 35, each % acre, Mayo’s Block ; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12. Trevorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked wi-.h fruit trees. This is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278 —First-class land, good site for private house. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ f- hop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. For full particulars, apply to T 'BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent



THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. PRICE ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for. advertisements are very eaaonable.



Dan Henderson and Co.



Public Notice. QUILL & CO., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, Beg most respectfully to inform the in habiiants of Ashburton, and all the Farmers in the district, that they have this day SOLD THEIR BUSINESS AS AUCTIONEERS & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, To Messrs D. HENDERSON & CO., And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask as much or more for their successors. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers.



George St. Hill, JUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, BtJKNEir STREET, i KHEURTON. Plans prepared and Estimates given at the lowest rates. Terms as may bo arranged. 490 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 in 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 j ust 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. J)READ ! BREAD ! ! BREAD !! ! A. TMele’s BEST BREAD, First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition, 6d DELIVERED CASH ON DELIVERY 470 a Beid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, Opposite Turner’s store, and near Railway Station, Christchurch. First-class prize-takers at Sydney Ex hibition, and at all the Agricultural Societies Shows and Ploughing Matches throughout New Zealand,, for D.F. Ploughs, Seed-Powers, Reaping Machines, Cambridge Rollers, Chaff-cutters, Press-wheel Rollers, Drays, Corn Drills, etc., etc., etc. FENCING STANDARDS, Made of best standard iron, and cut and punched to any length and gauge, at'lowest prices, and on shortest notice. .Agents for Clayton & Shttttleworth’s TRACTION & PORTABLE ENGINES AND COMBINES ysS" Our Premises in Cameron street will shortly be opened, from which our cus tomers will be supplied at Christchurch and Dunedin prices. Illustrated price lists free on applica tion to any of our branches at Christchurch Oamaru, Timaru, and Invercargill, or to our head office at Dunedin. 99a CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



w ITH reference to the above, DAN. HENDERSON, Who will act as principal in the new firm, and an old resident in Ashburton, asks his friends to give him a lift, and they may depend that he will do his best for them. DAN. HENDERSON & CO., AUCTIONEERS 452 a



Business Notices. T. 'll. Hodder and Company, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SPIOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CO o' o o 3 cs U) o o o ac ee -a CO o 3 ce D= -St f CO The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials, MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies' elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger s kins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English arid French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T. R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc.



New Winter Goods , Drapery, Clothing , Boots, &c. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT —Children’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 150 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers—One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. 466 a OF EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD VALUE FOR THE MONEY.



Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a Eeid and Gray HAVE much pleasure in notifying that their DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGH has received First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition, coupled with a specie,! commendation from the Jurors. It is the only First Prize for D.F. Ploughs awarded to New Zealand exhibitors. Catalogues Free on Application. REID AND GRAY, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, 417 a Christchurch and Ashburton. R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 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 months. 386 Reapers & Binders. WJ- R. DUNN. VV . 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 Windmil s, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. 132 a S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCHj New Zealand. 230 a



Business IT ''‘ ices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS or New Drapery Goods AT CO.’S WE have just received and are now opening up the largest stock of NEW GOODS ever exhibited in Ashbur ton, consisting of Ladies’ Jackets, German and English made Ladies’ Ulsters, in great variety, from 12s. 6d. Ladies’ Costumes, shape and fit perfect Black and Colored French Merinos, from 2s. upwards Colored and Black French Beiges French Cords, French Twills Black and Colored Silks, in nearly every shade, from 4s. 6d. Millinery. Ladies’ Real Seal Hats, Sea Caps, Black Hats Seal Bonnets, Fur Caps, Tam o’ Shanter Hats Black Straw flats, Chip Hats and Bonnets Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, &c. Dressmaking. Special attention being paid to this de partment, which is under the management of a competent young lady, with a good staff of assistants, ladies may always rely on a perfect fit. INDUSTRIAL Exhibition Goods. We beg to call special attention to the Colonial Manufactured Goods, as exhi bited by us at the late Industrial Exhibi tion, consisting of Kaiapoi and Roslyn Goods, which were awarded First Prizes of Merit in every case. Being the only exhibitors of these Goods, or indeed any class of Drapery Goods, in the county, no other firm making even a feeble attempt to show them, the public may rely on always seeing at cur premises an exceed ingly large stock of New Fresh Goods. As we supply several large stores in the district, wo are enabled to buy much larger lota of Goods at one time, and, consequently, get them at greatly reduced prices, which we will at all times give the public the full benefit of. Kaiapoi Blankets, from 19s. Kaiapoi Tweeds, as exhibited, from 2s. 9d. Kaiapoi Wools, mottled Kaiapoi Flannels and Serge Flannels Kaiapoi Socks, in all colors ROSLYN GOODS. Roslyn Blankets, at all prices Twill Blankets Roslyn Flannels, white and puce Roslyn Wools, well made Roslyn Wool Pants, beautiful goods We are appointed Agents for these Goods. Tailoring Department. Our Tailoring department receives special attention. Gentlemen’s Fashionable Clothing Suits made to measure, from £4 4s. £SOO worth of Kaiapoi Tweeds to choose from, which gained First Prize at Exhibition Bannockburn Tweeds Blarney and Killarney Tweeds Scotch and English, in various styles and patterns Sole Agents for the new DAVIS’ VERTICAL-FEED SEWING MACHINE, Which gained First Prizes at the Sydney, Melbourne, and Ashburton Exhibitions. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET.



Business Notices. M E D I C A L 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., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93C William Eevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), HAS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and. GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, ET i=t W o Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 548 a Havelock street, Ashburton. Matson, Cos, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, «fec., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING M .^CHINES 440 W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, TESTATE 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, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 £8,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. TANDARD 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. Educational. 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. 397 a Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New Zea land. On Monday an “ extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christchurch.— T. B. Craig, Agent for Canterbury. 612 a