The Ashburton Guardian.

2.— No. 283.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



' 'Axtctidneers, Commission Agents, &c. ■ffift&FißED HARRISON, AUCTIONEERS commission agent, ■* 3j a ■ 1 - ■ '".lrrc. T AND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer- furniture and Effects, also ’ J and General Produce. ■ weekly" sale Every -SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. 3HT Ki a^-^A^pS'AT^NDED.' Entries can be nude at my office or at the . 310 , r0j «7 ! Agent forthe Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 824 <> y al u A t oiR, )o r £V ‘ - STOCK, STATION, ; nr;;;o;:? ■ and : e GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, i TEMUKA. Agent for Standard Insurance €om ;Wny,' nnd Sub-Agent for the Althciuse ; Windinill, Licensed Dealer in Arms (md ’ Apunnhitiom f ;-yB2 W. H. Gundry, -Hnc; i £rn -iu! V, ESTATE, AND STATION bo rf AGENT, GENERAL MERCHANT, ~ ;!j . 1 •' -■■ • AND .- ! LKENSID LANDIBROKNr; j • L 1 T East street, Ashbdbton. 927 F R E D K. AVI T T .East! Street (Close to the Railway ;; i': ; Station) Ashburton, i . : Loind and General Commission Agent. -’Ornerstaken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle iSndMaivem Coal (by the truck load), Bufld uig Materials of all kinds,' Fencing 'Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri vu, Ac., Ac. 928



~ ’ TCn NGROSSERS, COMMISSION AND i,;j: GENERAL AGENTS - bnr, ~ . nzo~A - for the Australasian. ' 0 ;_iigehtß for Cfilbey’s Wine. m BRANSON & BOILBATJ. rT* (> .Civil Engineers, &c. •OiO~ ] Vr.'J'.:'- l\\- OAKD.J Hastings v.sCA UTHORISED S U RYE Y OR, And Licensed under Lend Transfer Ac|). OfficeTHobbs and Co. ’s ne w Buildings, - AHJflfcidieeE aecirind’flcx)*-, Christchurch. : • ,VX ■ y 676 E. Bobsbn & Son, j /nfl.Y'l L ENGI NE E E Sj, ,Ofcy .via” ; ivinriUßD)/ -sjj ICENS'E D ' SURVEY OR S, ‘British Chambere, , j j 'fl^Tabmmsfp ' Stbkbt, CniasrciroßCß*^ dijyrm.r iH ARDY JO HNS TON, JKfc) CIVIL engineer AND -tiill ARCHITECT, AMD , LICENSED SdBVETOK, I? ARBITRATOR, ; '•Js pteparedto«recuteSarveys,Engineer ' lingiiwitt Architectural Designs, Estimates, ..and Reports, and Value Property in town jjOlfflountiy-atthe following tariffof charges, oWKflloalve of travelling expenses. iiiKv.- iri - SURVEY CHARGES. .< , n r.MfSk ,«ny fractional; part of ian acre, and not andander twenty-five acres’ and under fifty «lSoBfc l 'W>»e , for the. first. twenty-five tt iircs,- ; afid nnc shniirig per acre for balance, o niExceedihg (fifty acres and under one hundred fdr the' first fifty acres; and -neoi shilling pef’acrt* forbalance. :!: 1 ir.-jiEiceeding one Hundred,acres and'tuder- five gmneas fbr the first one .Hundred., acres; per; acre for balance.



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Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 W. H. BRISTOW, GOVERNMENT SURVEYOR, Licensed Under Land Transfer Act. Ford and Newton’s Buildings, (next County Council offices, Hereford street, [ Christchurch. • - ' 572 f Business Notices k v S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stationsjsupplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a



O I L. gl A ELEPHANT OIL will be found superior to lard or castor oil‘for'all kinds of machinery, and has the additional advantage of being 25 per cant., cheaper. Purchasers of oil should also remember that this is a Colonial Production, and by using it will leave the money in the country. ; ORR &; CO., , h gents for the Ashburton County. 228 a



LEEDS HOUSE FOR BOYS’ TWEED SUITS AT 4a. Gd. Leeds house for mes s’ paget " COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15b: 6d. L BED'S HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12b. 6d. X BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY I j ' TWEED TROUSERS,; AT 6s. 6d. T EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S GER tj MAN TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S: T WEED j SHITS,.AT 255. . . ...... Eeeds * House Hats; ; ■ for stylish ILeeds House, ,; HASHED STREET, wv, ..,. 1 (Nearly bnpdsite the Pm«-Office). dkdgzQgnßCE. 401 DAVIS’S Cheap v Esh:r:Nt.tH'hE AND BEDDING M AiNaU FA CT OR Y, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ article Solid: at Christchurch i*r4: :: PrWes and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. ««il !•' ' P.TJ N E E A L S I OHEAPpV & COMPLETELY rjXRNiaHEDj I OX. ; r ; ; . ;.,w D AVI S, .. > MOORE SIREET, ASHBURTON, i IT 702 ■ r :IX Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowx.bk’B Buildings, Tancred . Street, Ashburton. LD descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable prices. . 933 DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware ) Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J . . Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West. James McDonald, EW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE, REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MALE AND FEMALE SERVANTS, Manchester Street South, Christchurch. PRIVATE ENQUIRY” OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Pro perties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts Collected. ORDERT PEP POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 570 J. Julius Parker, CANT'ERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 211 a



Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. TCI HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a KING BROTHERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers Scythes Gorse Knives Axes, &o. Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters’ Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c., Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of every description. Shafts P. M. Axles American Buggy Spokes i ditto Axles Axles Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles Handles Stops Leather &c. &c. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813



F UR NITURE W AREHOUSE High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPOR T E R S OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOT E L, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. rfIHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- J. pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. 608 S. STODDARD, Proprietor. Ranges. Ranges. Ranges. T. J. WATT ER S, COOKING RANGE MANUFACTURER, KIYER’S RIGHT-OF-WAY, CASHEL STREET, Next Bank of Australasia, Christchurch, New Zealand. RANGES from 2ft. 6in. to 10ft. fitted up with GRILLS, CIRCULATING AND HIGH-PRESSURE BOILERS, by which HOT WATER can be conveyed Up-stairs for BATHS and other Purposes. 2ft. 6in., without boiler 2ft. 9in. do 3ft. do PRICE £ s. d. ... 315 0 ... 317 6 ... 4 7 6 LIS T:— 3ft., with wrought iron boiler.. 3ft., with copper boiler... s. d. 0 0 0 0 673 JgNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY THE MAKER. YOUR BOOTS OF Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY 40



Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & COMPY.’S SALE EXTRAORDINARY UNHEARD-OF BARGAINS. Greatest Inducements to Cash Purchasers Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Boots and Shoes, &c dfc. T. R. H. and Company have adopted the system of a genuine CLEARING SALE between the Seasons, and previous to their annual Stock-taking, thus dis posing of ti e balances of SUMMER STOCK and remnants of last year’s WINTER STOCK REGARDLESS OF COST PRICE. T. R. H. and Company having lately made extensive purchases under most advantageous circumstances, can offer goods at the following prices, for CASH . Dress Materials Alpacas, Lustres, Russel Cords, Beiges, Gala teas, Prints, Ginghams, &c., Ac., commencing from sid. per yard. A job lot of Colored Lustres, at 9id,; wort Is. 2d. per 3’ard. Good Black Lustres, per yard ; very superior, Hid. Is. 9d. per yard. A lot cf Prints 4|d. and per yard. Japanese Poplins reduced to 104 d. per yard. Wide Saxony Winceys, C|d. and Bkl. per yard ; extra finish, only per yard. French Merinos, Is. 9d. per yard. Best Wool Pophnettes, reduced from 2s. 6d. to Is. lid. per yard. A lot of Black and Colored Silks, a bargain. Dressmaking Department —StricfformTing” Observe ! Plain Walking Dresses, Bs. Gd.; Princess Robes and others, 10s. Gd. to 12s. Children’s, from 3s. Gd. to 6s. (as sample dresses in Show-room). Wedding and Mourning Outfits on the shortest notice—latest fashion, stylo, and fit guaranteed. Children’s and Women’s Straw Hats, originally 3s. Gd. to ss. 9d. , reduced to Is. Gd. and 2s. A job lot, splendid value, all at Hid. each. The immense stock of Trimmed Hats and Bonnets sold this season enable us to offer the remaining stock at considerably under cost price. The new Tam o’Shantcr Hat. A large lot of new Fashionable Jackets D Cosse Cloth, Lustres, Twill Cloth, &c.—the hulk will he offered at and under English Cost Price, varying from 9s. lid. to 255. Flowers, Ribbons, Lace Goods —BARGAINS. Underclothing and Baby Linen — Millinery



worth especial notice, being the cheapest in the market. Capes, Capelets, and Fichus about HALF-PRICE. Infants’ elegant Merino Cloaks, 11s. 6d. Rich Silk Velvets, 4s. lid. per yard. LADIES’ CORSETS, HOSIERY, CAMBRIC HANDKERCHIEFS, POMPADOUR, ALPACA and SATIN SKIRTS, reduced to 25 %. LADIES’ SILK SCARVES—a great job, being a clearing parcel from a wholesale house, 10|d., worth Is. 6d.; Is. 4d., worth 25.; Is. lid., worth 3s. 6d. rich new styles. A great attraction during the Sale will be The One Shilling Table, CONTAINING FANCY GOODS FOR. PRESENTS, &c. Manchester Goods, Extra wide and heavy, 4|d. per yard ; (less than wholesale prices). Splendid Grey Mexicans, 5Ad. per yard. White Shirting, 4|d. to 6Ad. per yard. Horricks Long clolh, 6d. per yard. Double-width Grey Sheeting, 10|d. per yard. Heavy do, is lsd per yard. Heavy Colored Fancy Shirting, 6fd. per yard Rough Brown' Hollands, sjd. per yard. 250 yards Heavy Cotton Drill Trousering, B|d. per yard. Felt Car pets, best quality reduced to 2s. 9d. per yard. Kaiapoi Roslyn and Witney Blankets, from 12s, 9d. per pair. Kaiapoi Flannel, from Is. 2£d. per yard Twilled Cretones, 9d. per yard. Quilts and Counterpanes, greatly reduced. A job lot of Summer and Winter Underskirts. Many Goods in this department considerably less than present Wholesale Prices. T) , 1 Women’s Strong Walking Boots, 7s. 9d.; .boots and OIIOOS Women’s Superior Kid, Bs. lid., &c.; Men’s Colonial Shooting, 16s. Gd.; Children’s equally reduced, a very large assortment. Clothinj Men’s Suits from 355. ; Men’s Tweed Trousers, from f 7s. 9d.; Men’s Tweed Coats, from 12s. 9d.; White Mole Trousers, 6s, 6d.; Men’s Colored Heavy, 9s. 6d.; Men’s Trousers and Vests, 17a. 6d. to 265.; Men’s Kaiapoi Trousers, strong colonial make, 13s. 9d. per pair. Men s Under shirts, reduced from 3s. 9d. to 2s. lid.; Men’s Strong Colored Harvest Shirts, 2s. 6d. each ; Men’s Strong Colored Heavy Crimeans, ss. lid. ; Mens Heavy Wool Socks, Is., Is. 6d., and 2s. per pair; Men’s Brown Cotton Socks reduced from Is. to 9|d. per pair. 500 Boys and Men wanted to buy a Sailor Hat lOid. each. Leghorn and Straws reduced from 4s. 6d. and ss. to 2s. 6d. each.



SEWING MACHINES. THE BEST MAKERS. CONSIDERABLY UNDER LIST PRICE. All Goods marked in plain figures. No discount allowed. THE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING STORES will be CLOSED on FRIDAY NEXT, re-marking and arranging for Sale, commencing SATURDAY. JTEBRUARY 13. OBSERVE I—FOR CASH ONLY, AT THE GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. t. r. hodderTand compy. COa Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. WE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more wear than the Imported Article. We faro making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported. We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Onr stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. Fanncrs are invited to call and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. TARPAULINS. —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins r of all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening train. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a



Sewing Machines. JM. THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to his large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Wheeler and’ Wilson’s New No. 8, “ Raymonds,” the “ New White,” “ Household,” “ Home Shuttle,” “Home Treasure,” &c., &c. Also, Bicycles by the best makers. Bicycle Fixings, &c. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments. Machines on Time Payment from ss. per week. Orders, with stamps or P. 0., will be attended to at once. Address— J. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers.Bls C. W. Duckworth, GROCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Goods Delivered at Christchurch Railway Station. Furnished Houses To Let at SumnerJ 42



Business Notices. c o & 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchurch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.] : W S. P 3 'J. F. Stratz, Watchmaker from k London A ; <D sl a c-i §• y h J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. £ s. d. English Silver Hunting Levers from 4 10 0 American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23 a CHERTSEIi. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over-the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and the stock, is prepared to supply, first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. . ' AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.



Business Notices. Thomas Williams, TINWALD, gUILDER, UNDERTAKER/ &a All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 AMONGST the questions at present agitating the public mind rtands the very important one—“ Is it possible to obtain GOOD TEA? If.not, why hot ?” Echo has been answering —“ You can’t get it for love or money !” And the ladies appear to have become apathetic or despairing in consequence. But a new era has dawned on Ashburton, and the question so interesting to all, especially to the female portion of the community, is happily settled, in the affirmative. Joy will spring up in many a fair bosom, on being credibly informed that, now, at length, the possession of really GOOD TEA may be aufait admmpli in the short space of time it will take to go or send to H. M. CARSON’S NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, East street, appointed sole agent for the sale of Nelson, Moate and Co.'s now celebrated packet TEAS, carefully selected, properly blended, and last,’ not least, always the same. See advertise ment and handbills. 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 Coal Co. [Limited.] ,677 Grain store, Opposite the Borough Hotel, MANCHESTER STREET, Christchurch, James Clark, Late of Ashburton, PROPRIETOR. Every description of Grain Bought for Cash, and sold at Cheapest rates. 609 Marsh & Groves. -pANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lancred Street, Ashburton. 932



SCOTT BROS. {RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND- ' MILL. : This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As onlj a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES* These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with : other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN- BEATEN. We caii confidently recommend them os the best Stoves in New Zealand. ? : CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of bur Prices for this season al, by 24in.... :.. £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in.... ... 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally 10w.,, 48q BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS ■ NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to' thetai since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest Mil always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Lawry and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : ' Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney ; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf, LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Sbapield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. a g ifir t s tor the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and <( For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. ' Gr. J. Martin, B U T C H E R, 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. r Mutton ... ... ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. . . sl2 JOHN ANDERS ON , Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch,; SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AYELING & 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'afid 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. - NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING; ■' JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to tat'e orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. '■ /' All orders to be left at the Works, Paifc street. . All work kept in repair for twelve months. 38|5 jgRBAD ! BREAD ! ! BREAD II t The Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts are reminded that good wholesome Bread can be at all times procured from the undersigned. ■ f / SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS made for Supplying Harvest and Threshing .Machine hands. ; i Assemblies, Parties, &c., supplied on reasonable terms. An assortment of Biscuits, Pastry Cakes, &c., always on hand. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON. 792 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERY 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 reasonable.