THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1881.



Public Notices- JMPORTANT TO FAKIi-iKS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. , , •, Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 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 — ROBERT WILKIN <fc CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624 Christchurch. McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A erne specißc for t-cab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Woo! Stores, 627 Christchurch. a—wai .in in 'i 'i —**■ jwwt Public Companies. OTIC E. THE CASWELL SOUND MARBLE, PORTLAND CEMENT, AND MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED), NEW ZEALAND. Capital—£so,ooo, in 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 0., J.P. ;A. M‘Rae, Esq. ; W. H. Pilliet, Esq., J.P.; W. Stocks, Esq. ; W. Hutcheson, Esq., M.H.R., J.P., Mayor, Wellington ; E. Esq., J.P. 5 McLean W. Jack, < Esq., Mayor, Hokitika; E- N. J. Reeves, , Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhouse, , Esq., J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; J. R. George, Esq., A.M.1., O.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, i and can be made through the Bank of , New Zealand, or any of its branches in , New Zealand and Australia, or from the ' Company’s Broker, Mr. Charles Pyb, 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 ( Oojirt of the one now being held at Mel- 1 bourne. .. ] -Note —-The prospects of this Company are exceptionally favorable, large divi- - (fends and great increase in value of shares a coiqparatiye certainty; but for further particulars we refer tp thp Pfo fpectqs, which cap ho obtained ps abqye. « THE SHARE LIST CLOSES ON JAN, 3lst, ISBL ( AU Shares will be allotted by Priority ] of Application. 868 8 The national mutual life - ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established . 1869. Actuary 4 and Secretary —J. M. | Templeton, F. I. A The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best i office for young men. Profits divided ' every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and - Hobart Town. The New ‘Zealand Branch —A LOCAL j INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in } the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton — i R. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders i Bros.), Ashburton. i ■ Note the name—The National Mutual, i 749 i ’HE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS, THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to s care for sale in the Loudon market. This being one of the leading depart lento of the Company’s business, and an tpert and practical staff being employed y its London House especially to superb snd the classification, valuation, and dis nnal of wool consignments, growers may aly - upon their clips being carefully an died and placed to the best advan- Further information may he obtained pon application at the Company’s office, athedral Square Christchurch. 2830 Publications mHE TRADE PROTECTION SO JL CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies. &c., throughout New Zea land! On Monday >a n “ Extra” is printed fpF Canterbury, gopteiping information •Bp tp If o'plopk qn the preceding Saturr 4ay, For particulars, apply at the Offipe, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ, church- -=~T. B. Craig, Agent for Canter bury. 81(1 BLBOURNB INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. Ihe NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE JSOOIATION OF AUSTRALASIA EMITED) have recently PUBLISHED BOOK entitled “ A GUIDE TO ELBOURNE,” for. the use of intending Store to the Melbourne Exhibition. It atains also a variety of information of barest to the general pnblio, and COPIES jy.be hod FREE OF CHARGE on ap ication at any of the offices of the Associa ,n throughout the Australasian colonies. Head office for New Zealand — Temple uambebr, Feathehsxon street, Wbl fefGTCtor. ■ -■ • - ; y *«pmdent Secretary— Thomas Swain. z'XDißtrict Agfent, "TST’ S aV N I> E‘ ET s. 'm



Tenders. •jyj-OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORK : No. 35. —Protective Works, Taylor’s stream. A specification for the above work can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, where tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until noon on THURSDAY, January Cth, 1881. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Surveyor will meet intending con tractors at Alford Station on TUESDAY, January 4th, at 12 o’clock, to point out and explain the nature of the work. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun. Surveyor to the 820 Mount Somers Road Board. For Sale. F OR SALE. ONE BUCK-EYE REAPER. 854 W. MONTGOMERY & CO. F O R A E. QUARTER ACRE in Mrs. McLean’s Paddock. Good soil. Well situated and cheap. No reasonable offer refused. W. WHITE, 809 Agent. SETTER PUPS FOR SALE. Apply, Guardian Office. 844 Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES: — A good five-roomed House, on quarter acre of land, within three or four chains of the East Town Belt. A compact four-roomed House, with one acre of land, well fenced. Three quarters of an acre laid down as a paddock. A nice four-roomed House on half-acre of land, near the Gas Works, well finished throughout. Town Sections, 742, 743, 465, 466, 467. Town Section 711, upon which is erected a capital four-roomed House fatted with every convenience. A two-roomed House, with outbuild ings, on a quarter acre, well fenced and planted, on N. E. Belt. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 505 T. Bullock. P OSTPON E M E N T. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE. The Sale of Suburban Allotments and Leasehold Sections, in the Estate of J. S. Savage, advertised for sale on Fri day, 31st inst., is POSTPONED till 1 SATURDAY, Bth JANUARY, 1881. ' T. BULLOCK. REAPERS AND BINDERS. FOR SALE, cheap, ono of Deering’a celebrated WIRE BINDERS, Harvest King; also, one of Osborne’s STRING BINDERS. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING 236 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 ShernS Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE-Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. “j 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. FOR 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 properly, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. SECTIONS FOR SALE at SMITH FIED, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral ; Association^' #pyhi§s“ and pbunty Shipyards. - ‘ Termer-Small de posit Cash : balance by instalments. v T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,—Ten SHARES in the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company. T. BULLOCK. ITIOR 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 consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 300 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it ip English Grfis?, 50 ~ Near the above, will bp sold ” " very cheap. 05 ~ Apout Three Mil® 3 from the Town of Ashburtop. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining - Mr. George Astop’s 290 „ About Six Miles- frppr Ash burton, TOWN PROPERTIES. That valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very | cheap, and on easy terms. ’ Section 539 (part of), of an acre. Terms same as above. j Section 341, Kermode street. Lot 37 * Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the 1 t Parsonage, East Town Belt. ) FTIO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ) -I- ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. , T. BULLOCK * mO LET, SHOP or BOARDING * -L HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, s opposite the Mail office. T. BULLOCK. TO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Batchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, 'jt situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Wbrner.- There is a three-stalled -stable, and 'Ofhey necessary ‘ ,pji the promipe§, Apply to - (0 > ~ • "L ‘■l' L ... -■



Quill and Co. POSTPONEMENT. QUILL’S MOUNT SOMERS SALE is POSTPONED For the present. T QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA . TION, No. 1, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First Horse £l4O Second Horse 00 Third Horse ... 60 Other starters and nonstarters (divided) ... ... 220 Tickets to obtained at all the Hotels. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH ED RTON AND SDRRODND 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 bo 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 VERY EASY TERMS. Colonial - made Sauees, QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co. ’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES —articles that are superior to anything that can be 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, 26a. per cage of cwo dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30a. per case of two dozen pints, and 325. per ease of four half-pin ta Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, - SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, , ASHBOKTON. 33.3g,;9P£c X I



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBU R T O N. 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, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES v. 440 Educational. Miss Steane, (Late of Ashburton), BEGS to inform the Ladies of South Rakaia, Methven, and neighbor hood, that it is her intention to OPEN SUPERIOR PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR DAY PUPILS, Shortly after the Christmas recess, and she will be happy to treat with any wish ing their daughters or young sons to re eive thorough instruction. 794 Business Notices. Q N SALE. WALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE AND WIRE Reaper and Binder COMBINED. These Machines have recently taken First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition > First Prize at the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show ; First Prize and Gold Medal at the Bendigo Agricultural Show, on Decembet Bth ; First Prize at the North Gippsland Agri cultural Society’s Show ; and First Prize at the Dunedin Agricultural Society’s Show in December last. LOCAL AGENTS— ' POYNTZ & CO.,- | ASHBURTON, j One of these Machines can be seen at 1 work during the next two days at Mr. j E. JONES’ Paddock, Wakanui road, , near the North-east Town belt. 864 ' i( II M ANY men of many minds,” we IVX used to write, more or less legilby, in our copy books at school, and it seems I to be a necessary condition of society everywhere that diversity of opinion . should exist. The subjects upon which men (and women too), differ are as numerous, if not more so, than the men and women themselves. There is one thing, however, upon which all are agreed—-that it is salutary and wholesome to eat ripe fruits in their season, and con sequently the demand is incessant. H. M. CARSON undertakes to gratify the ] palates of all by supplying Choice Fruits at Reasonable Prices. CALL at the • FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE (second door from Orr and Co.’s), and j have an interview with the proprietor. £ Mutual benefit will result. 707 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 F. S. Shearer, TINWALD. Agricultural engineer, in ventor and Manufacturer of Com bined apd other Threshing Machines, Dressing aqd Winnowing Machines, Corn crualiing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Machines, Flour Mills, Saw Mills, etc., etc. Water Wheels of every description made and fitted up. Reaping, Binding, and Mowing Machines promptly attended to. Spring Carts, Traps, and Drays, of every description made and repaired. Plans and estimates given for all kinds of car penter work. All repairs neatly executed with first-class workmanship. Charges moderate. jSo~Note the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD. 641 E. Galloway, TJNWARD, Wheelwright, and general AGRICULTURAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. All repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370 PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 814 - SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and small quan tities, and all orders will be promptly executed’. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square, ’ ' Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Goal Co. (-Limited. 1



Business Notices. REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. oA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and OvUjUUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, Ac. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N. B. —Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch Hues,- direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 738 g A NEW DEPARTURE. DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF 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. 6d. 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.) R. Gr. Buxton, TAILOR & OUTFITTER, WISHES to thank his numerous friends and customers for the patronage he has received since com mencing business in Ashburton, and begs to Inform them he has to hand a Large Consignment of Fancy Coatings, and Tweeds for riding and walking trousers, pantaloons, etc, R. G. Ruxton, being greatly encouraged by the success of intro ducing the best goods at the lowest price, is prepared to make Suits from £4 55., unequalled or unsurpassed by any other house in Canterbury. Trousers made to order from £1 Is.; Yests from 12s. Cd. Trousers strapped and cuffed at a few 'hours’ notice. Address— R- G. RUXTON, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Peter Street, near Railway Station. 634 NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS. TTTHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, W Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult Joseph Hyde, Moore street, Ashburton, And be will cure all complaints cheaply. Every description of Dairy Work made. Estimates for Spouting given. 345 Thos. Hudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER Burnett Stueei , Ashburton. PERSONS visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at Lowest Prices. 308 THOMAS DUDSON. Horse Bazaar Stables, Burnett Street. H. M(JIR, PROPRIETOR, HAS muph pleasure in informing the public generally that every atten tion and civility will be paid to custo mers. Saddle Horses and Buggies on hire at Lowest Rates. Commodious Loose Boxes for Entires. Oats, Chaff', and Hay on Sale. N.B. —Parcels ami telegrams received here will command immediate attention. Tio HUGH MUIR. 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. 355 P. & H. Humean, Agricultural implement makers, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Have a number of their greatly improved GRASS SEED STRIPPERS now ready for delivery. These Machines were awarded First Prize at Rangiora, Christ church, qnd Ashbqvtpn Shows this season. Also lu\vq on view their new make of ELEVATORS, which for lightness, ap,d durability cannot be surpassed.. Inspection iqvited.. 684 ANTED RNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the ‘“Guardian” office, opposite the Railway



Bnsmcf-ri Notices. Wm. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery. Goods manufactured to order on the premises of the best Materials and at the lowest rates 324 JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL i ABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, \J PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for Hew and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, amongst which arc 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 Harmonicons And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizottes, &c. NOVELS— “BIack 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* WO. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, Ac., . 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 QUININE WINE. Highly recommended, and acknowledged to be THE BEST TONIC Yet introduced to the public. As a vehicle for the administration of cod liver oil it is unsurpassed. Prepared only by C. Neate, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, N.B. —Beware of spurious imitations. QHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. The Undersigned, in thanking his Friends and the Public generally for the very liberal support that has been accorded to him during the last three months, wishes to inform them that he has now on hand a Variety of CHRISTMAS CAKES. Biscuits, &c., of all kinds, Pastry, Buns, &c., Fresh Daily. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND PASTRY COOK, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON. BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. NEAL AS 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 ia 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, now, 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. Gd. sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap. 764 Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, mENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSE X CLOTH MAKER. Canvag, Calico, and American Duck 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. 31 WM. PATCHING. NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. ANDREW YOUNG desires to inti mate to his friends, and the public of Ashburton generally, that he HAS OPENED A GENERAL STORE on the Wakanui Road (within a few yards of Dunn and Ray’s Foundry) where he trusts by supplying First-class Articles, at Cheapest Current Prices, to obtain a fair share of support. Note the Address — Andrew Young (Just below Dunn and Ray a Foundry), WAKANUI ROAD. In connection with the above, A. Y* wishes it to. be understood that h.e has not laid aside his Carpenter's tools, a? of no further use, but he is still engaged in manufacturing and repairing Gates, Wheelbarrows, Drays, Hurdles, etc. General Joiner's work and odd jobs executed in a workman-like manner, at exceedingly low rates. The advertiser doing all the work himself, will be a sufficient guarantee for all orders en-



Busir r ' c Notices Quinton Brothers, asiilltito'v i:ottlt;:g stokes, ALFORD J'oitEST IIOAD. H AYING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 I and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of tli© quality of Liquor supplied by the above Finn. All orders prorutly attended to. 619 NOTICE. SALE & TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. Everett bros. & Co., before transferring their business, will hold a Great Clearing Sale Probably lasting Two Months. THE TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT Will bo Continued. The Sale Commences WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Ist. EVERETT BROS. & CO. 659 STOCK! NEW STOCK!! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED. WANTED KNOWN, that the CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply First-Class Boots and Shoes at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 Thomas Williams, TINWALD, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 Marsh & Groves. ■pANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 312 “SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, ; and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show i cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis- t factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest i improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. i G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 396 PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. % ROBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. RM. guarantees all work entrusted to . him to be turned out thoroughly satisfactory and in good working order. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lory repairs executed on the Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 7300-96 a fr-i'J' CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKSLthe Public for their liberal Support during the time he has been in huftness, and hopes for a continuance s of their favors. By supplying only the , very best goods, and paying unremitting L attention to hia patrons, he hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All ’ orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended , to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees t supplied on reasonable terms. [ A. THIELE, CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY.



Business Notices. JUST RECEIVED. A llecherche Assortment of CHRIST MAS and NEW YEAR CARDS ; also, nice selection of 10YS, ALBUMS, and FANCY GOODS, suitable for the Christmas season. H. M. JONES, STATIONER, East Street and Baring Square. A large stock of STATIONERY to arrive shortly. 710 NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to bo left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 EDICAL HALL, A S H BURTON. 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. 319 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AVELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on sale for next season, Wood’s and other makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire and extras for all kinds of Wire Binders. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 614 East street. SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, XTTTSH 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. We supply the Osborne Twine Bind Wc arc prepared to make arranger; with Farmers, Merchants, and other supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Bay ? Junction Peter street and Wakanui r > v - (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburtcs Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celeb:-* - Leamington Cooking Ranges, Exco. ; Windmills, Tomb Railings, and or-*. Castings. Price Lists on application. GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the na..: laws which govern the operatic-, digestion and nutrition, and by a ea r!-.. ; application of the fine properties of ■ ] selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has prov ’ our breakfast tables with a delie. flavoured beverage which may sav< many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by judicious use of such articles of diet :i a constitution may be gradually buil until strong enough to resist every ; - pency to disease. Hundreds of sbHl : maladies are floating around us read attack wherever there is a weak p. ?. ■ We may escape many a fatal shaf keeping ourselves well fortified with ■ blood and a properly nourished fran See article in the Cimt Sendee Gazette. Made simply with'boiling water or nr. Sold only in packets or tins, labelled JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. caca»a——— THE ASHBURTON GUARDI Price One Penny, /"''(AN be obtained from the follov . Intending Subscribers will please fill up forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They will also by-statimr cm the back of the order which they pay their