THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1881.



Por Sale. R -p o ONE BUCK-EYE REAPED. 854 W. MONTGOMERY &, CO. F o R E. QUARTER ACRE in Mrs. McLean Paddock. Good sod. Well situated and cheap. No reasonable offer refused. W. WHITE, 809 Agent Poyntz & Co. TJAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous 111 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 p&ddock* 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 fitted 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 £6O and upwards, at current rates 595 Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s private CIRCULAR gnstituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Qlii'of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, &c., throughout New Zea land. On Monday* an “ Extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur day. For particulars, apply at the Office. Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church. —T. B. Cbaio, Agent for Canter bury. 816 Melbourne international EXHIBITION. The NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OP AUSTRALASIA (LIMITED) have recently PUBLISHED a small BOOK entitled “ A GUIDE TO .-MELBOURNE,” for the use of intending visitors to the Melbourne Exhibition. It = contains also a variety of information of interest to the general public, and COPIES may be had FREE OF CHARGE on ap plication at any of the offices of the Associa tion throughout the Australasian colonies. Head office for New Zealand— Temple Chambers, Fbathekston street, Wel lington. - ' Resident' Secretary— Thomas Swain. District Agent, Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS. 800 Public Companies. If O 0 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 ; 6s. on Allot ment ; balance, as required, in Calls of 10s. per Share at intervals of not-less than three months. , Provisional Dibkctorv : Hon. E. , Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.R., J.P. ; Hom Ur. T. Peacock, M.L.C., J.P. ; Hon. J. A. Bonar, M.LC., J.P. ; A. M‘Rae, Esq. ; W. H. Pilliet, Esq., J.P. j W. Stocks, Esq. ; W. Hutcheson, Esq., M.H.R., J.P., Mayor, Wellington ; E. . W.fMillSj'Esq., J.P. ; McLean W. Jack, Ekq. , Mayor, Hokitika; R. N. J. Reeves, v Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhouse, -Esq.j J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; J. t. R. George,Esq., A.M.1., O.E. ;A. S. Chapman, Esq. i Bankers and Agents : Bank of New i > Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Buller, Lewis and i . Gully. . tj : . ■ Offices : Grey street, Wellington. i Applications for Shares will be received ■* until the 31st day of-JANUARY, 1881," .-'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, Mb. Chables Pye, Store, Winslow, from whom Prospectuses v! and Forms can also he obtained. Specimens of this Marble took the First \i. Prize at the late Sydney Exhibition, and •s :are being exhibited in the New Zealand i Court of the one now being held at Mel x bourne. l.i Note — The prospects of this Company ue i exceptionally - favorable, large divi i-idebdn and great increase in value of shares s ; being a comparative certainty; but for ■ iurthOr particulars we refer to the Pro ; ispectus, which can be obtained as above. * THE SHARE LIST CLOSES ON JAN. 31st, 1881. • All Shares will be allotted by Priority of Application. 868 ffIHE’ NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE J ' ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL a 1 .ASIA {LIMITED), Established 1869. ( and Secretary —J. M. ; Templeton, F.LA. ' ;■ MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT > ABLE; OFFICE' for., Life Assurance in ; ; ihe Australasian Colonies. The best ■ office, for young men. Profits divided ' '■ three years. Offices in Melbourne, f --? Adelaide, Wellington, and Town. New/Eealand Branch—A LOCAL investing all moneys in ‘ '' &eqretary 4 Thomas Swain, ion ;. Temple, Chambers, Featherston street, , L,: " the County of Ashburton , RS (of the firm of Saunders the, faaaner—The National Mutual Sg-::;.''' ~ 749 'Zealand loan and E AGENCY COMPANY SEASON—IBBOIBBI. I 1 *• NOTICE TO SHEEP £3O •id ‘J':' IW-i iatef m :a saat ftftH jss i ttakes LIBERAL CASH on WOOL entrusted to in the London market. ■, of J the leading depart -I—“y*S-business, apd ian gtalif being employed especially to superb jj&tiphi valuation, and dis wool growers may belt being carefully .placed to the best advan tion may -be obtained the Company’s office, Christchurch. 1877



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Oox & CV, 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, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 T. Bullock. O STPONEMENT. 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 SATURDAY, Bth JANUARY, 1881, T. BULLOCK. THE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZA A R, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. -giAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer OR SALE, CHEAP. A CROP of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY,' how growing on the farm known as Evans’ Farm, near Wakanui. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. ■p>EAPERS AND BINDERS. FOR SALE, cheap, one of Deering’s 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 Sherriff 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. 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 property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. SECTIONS FOR SALE at SMITH -3 FIED, opposite the Agricultural and astoral Association’s Grounds and ounty Saleyards. Terms—Small de ssit Cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK TIOR SALE, —Ten SHARES in the ; Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke impany. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE OB 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 consisiof acomfortahle Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 „ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 „ AU fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 „ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 05 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 1150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 „ About Six Miles from Ash burton. j TOWN PROPERTIES. That valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. Section 539 (part of), J of an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Komodo street. Lot 371 Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK TO LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. T. BULLOCK. TO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Ged, Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rfIHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea A- Table in Ashburton.



Quill and Co. To-Morrow. /'"'vUILL & CO’S WEEKLY SALE. JAN. Bth, 1881, At their Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, at one o’clock, p.m., The Thoroughbred MARE Geraldine and her Foal. The fcal is by Blue light. Geraldine is now in foal to the black colt Sultan, to foal in January. Also, 1 WALTER A. WOOD’S REAPER AND BINDER. 1 HORNSBY REAPER, Both these machines are in perfect working order, and are to bo sold without reserve. Also, 1 Double-furrow PLOUGH, 6ft. and 12ft. Gates, Tartarian Oats, Barley, New Potatoes, and a lot of Sun dries. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers, J> OSTPONEMENT. 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 ... ... ••• <>• . Second Horse ... ••• ; 90 Third Horse ••• 50 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 BURTON AND SURROUND 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 be 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. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, ; SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ashburton. . 333a-995c



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 ceive thorough instruction!. 794 Boarding Houses. &c. The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancrbd street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancbed street, Ashburton. 886 Board and lodging, 17s. per week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opened a new DINING and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafield Road, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at which he will supply Luncheon at all hours of the day, at Is. 6d. Livery Stable. —Stalls and Loose Boxes,—Stalls, Is.—Boxes as per agreement. Goon Paddocks, as per agreement. 507 NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. THE undersigned having taken the above Hotel, hopes by strict atten tion to business to merit a fair share of Public patronage. Board and Lodging, LI per week; Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. S. LUCAS, 525 Proprietor. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, JpiROM the A 1 Resturant to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mbs Truckle. 528 SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE. AT A NDREW.S begs to inform B J the inhabitants of Rakaia and Surrounding District that he has taken the premises adjoining McKerrow and Co.’s Grain Store, and has opened them as a Restaurant and Boarding House. Good accommodation for Travellers. MEALS Is. BEDS Is. A. J. ANDREWS, Proprietor. 113 g Business Notices. “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 oases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. Ho 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. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 396 P. & D. Duncan, 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, and Ashburton Shows this season. Also have on view their new make of ELEVATORS, which for lightness and durability cannot be surpassed. Inspection invited. 846 Thomas Williams, TINWALD, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 “ "ft ' Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station,



Business Notices. 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 NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult Joseph Hyde, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. Every description of Dairy Work made. Estimates for Spouting given. 345 SEDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. f)AA AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUUIUUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi- , traves, Skirtings, superior Totara { Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, &c. 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 0 N SALE. WALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE AND WIRE Eeaper 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 Decembei 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. This Machine may be seen during the next two days at work in Mr. E. JONES’ Paddock, South Rangitata. 864 a I\/f ANY men of many minds,” we IVI used to write, more or less legilby, in our copy books at school, and it seems to be a necessary condition of society that diversity of opinion should exist. The subjects upon which men (and women too), differ arc 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 have an interview with the proprietor. Mutual benefit will result. 707 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKKA M ; (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING 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 and other Threshing Machines, Dressing and Winnowing Machines, Corn crushing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Machines, Flour Mills,' Saw Mills, etc., etc. Water Wheels of every description made and fitted up. Reaping, Binding, an( * 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. the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD. 641 E. Galloway, TINWALD, 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 b.e promptly executed. 0. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. , 4 Agentj|or fl9aJ,,Co f Jilted.]



Bush: as:; Notices. B. Gr. Buxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAYING received a large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all kinds; also a well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow and broad, for Riding Pants, Pantaloons, &c. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list of prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from ... ... ... 110 Vests, to order, from ... 012 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 410 0 Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R. G. Buxton wishes to thank his Friends and Customers of Ashburton and the surrounding district for their patron age, and by following his customary prin ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to meet with their future favors. Address — R. G. R U X T O N, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 0 A NEW DEPARTURE. DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. NE 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, Yithin the reach of all, we have made irrangements which will enable us to offer CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER from COLONIAL or IMPORTED Materials, it 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, md First-Class Workmanship guaranteed n every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANORED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) Thos. Dudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Burnett Street, Ashburton. PERSONS visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article »f the trade at Lowest Prices. (08 THOMAS DUDSON. Horse Bazaar Stables, Burnett Street. H. MUIR, PROPRIETOR, ~TAS much pleasure in informing the ~~| public generally that every atten on and civility will he paid to custo- Saddle Horses and Buggies on hire at Lowest Rates. bmmodioua Loose Boxes for Entires. Oats, Chaff, and Hay on Sale. MB. —Parcels and telegrams, received here ill command immediate attention. io* HUGH MUIR. A SHBURTON S TORE 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 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. . 319



Bur'- 73 Notices. Wm. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Asuburton. 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 CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c.. BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or- ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN I'OR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819 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 are 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, Frizettes, &c. NOVELS— “ Black 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. 613* WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to ] undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. W ork manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. 0. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr, S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 393 QUININE WINE. . Highly recommended, and acknowledged to bo THE BEST TONIC Yet introduced to the public. As a vehicle for the administration of cod liver oil it is unsurpassed. Prepared only by 0. 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. N E ALAS 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 is 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, new, and cheap goods. Men’s Elastic-side Boots, usually sold at 18s. to £l—at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £1 —now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. 6d. sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap^^ Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, 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 s Foundry), WAKANUI ROAD. In connection with the above, A. Y. wishes it to be understood that he has not laid aside his Carpenter’s tools, as 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 I doing all the work himself, 1 will sufficient guarantee for all: orders ,en- j trusted to him. ’



Business Notices O T I 0 B. THE SALE WILL BE CONTINUED TILL THE END OF JANUARY, 1881. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street. gS9 Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BQTTLING STORES, Alford Forest Road. HAVING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders promtly attended to. 619 JUST RECEIVED. A Recherche Assortment of CHRIST MAS and NEW YEAR CARDS ; also, nice selection of TOYS, 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 Marsh & Groves. JpiANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS,. PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 312 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND KAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TT7TSH 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 Binder. We are prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Bay, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Bailings, and other Castings. Price Lists on application. 688 PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. KOBT. 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 lery repairs executed .on the Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-960 CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKS the Public for their liberal Support during the time he has been in business, and hopes for a continuance of their favors. By supplying only the very best goods, and paying unremitting attention to his patrons, he hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees supplied on reasonable terms. A. THIELE, CO- OPERATIVE BAKERY. 600 f I HE GUARDIAN is publiahajjevety 1. evening, giving every day’sjhews, up to the hour of going to press.- / This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly.