P»iK llllJil l-!JIU*. iJ : - - • : - t Or' WiUiamson’B action, tlmi ' and Or St. Hill allegingthe mat ter shun id be brought before the Works ; t o LICENSES. Frederick Goach, and John A’ alsh, were granted drivers’ licenses. PAY-SHEET. , Accounts to the amount of L359s 8d vwere passed for payment CHAFF. • The Clerk was instructed to call for , ■’ tenders for a- six months’supply of chaff, . same to be before the Council at next meeting. - \i . TIME-SHEET. The Engineer was instructed by resolu ' tibh to on future occasions accompany the pay>sheet with particulars of work 1 ' employees of Council, and time occupied. , _ ' The Council then adjourned.

LOCAL BODIES’ CONFERENCE.

’■ t ■. ■-> I ♦""»» Wellutoton, Yesterday. ( -The resolutions proposed by Mr ' Gisborne atthe sitting of the Con ference-yesterday, were carried. [The - resolutions appeared-in our yesterday’s ■issue.] The following were also agreed -- to :—Proposed by Mr Carson, seconded by Mr Phillips—“ That a subsidy of rJ £ for jQ on expenditure on new works -’ approved by the Government be • granted to local bodies for the’ con ! struction of only new works, such as roads, - bridges, etc.” Moved by Mr .1 Linton, seconded by Mr Carson— ■ “ That the Chairman and members bf 1 ' the Conference be a deputation to the. Government with resolutions passed «‘ by" the Conference, and to press upon the - Government the advisableness of ; ‘> the principles embodied therein being legislated upon during the coming session.” “That the nth clause in ■ii the Land Act Amendment Act, 1879, should be repealed; so that the whole -half-yearly instalments on deferred pay ment lands should be handed over to the County Councils as for road making - within the block dealt with, as provided ! in the Land - Act, 1877, clause 59:”: A vote of thanks was passed to the Chair man and Air M'Arthur,: who originated the Conference. .

Extraordinary Incident on the Road.

A rather unusual accident, which, • however, did not happily have a fatal denouement for the two. persons whose lives were endangered through it, oc curred’ at few days ago in a Parisian . suburb. Ah innkeeper residing at Courcelles was engaged closing his house towards midnight, when he per ceived,/ to use ■ his expression, a con ; flagaration on wheels coming along the road. He called the attention of one of his men to the singular apparition of mov ing flames from which, as it came rapidly . nearer, heartrending cries for help were ; heard to proceed, accompanied by the

•, terrific. neighing of a horse. The ..vehicle on fire was recognised a ' moment later as belonging to a laundress ■ Who,- -wfthher husband, had left the s^btftb,ln : the mofning for Paris. The ] nbi&j [jmaddened by the flames which ’ : .Surrounded it, : had become unmanage able, ahd the two poor creatures in the - wagon seemed destined to certain death when-the innkeeper, an J old soldier, had ' a happy inspiration. Quickly fetching . his guri ? he loaded it, knelt down, and 'waited until the conveyance was suffi ciently dose, when he.fired at the horse :with - such good effect that the animaJL -felidown dead. The two persons ini "the wagon *' were promptly released from jtheir- critical position, and the ' fire{ by their rescuer. "Fortunately, neither husband hdr wife jrwas. very : badly burned, and when they : had* recovered from their fright they 81 caiightfire 1 They had passed the even ing with a' friend in Paris, and on the return ' j qurney both, of diem dozed,, leaving the-horse, which knew the way home, to its own guidance. They were roused from their .nap by the animal -running away, and perceived that the; ■waggon was bn fire, the accident being : caUfied- by the young woman’s shawl, which had slipped from her shoulders,, Tailing- over one of the lamps. But for , the ihnkeeeper and his gun, the conse quences of indulging in napping whilst driving might have been more serious than .they were.

THE A STT'RTTRTON ■ (rU AROIAN. TiUE SPAY,; JUNK 14, 1881.



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Amusements. v v.IIO OPERA SEASON. Lydia Howarde (Queen of o«mic Opera), assisted by Mddlle Lolo do Glorian Mias Jonny Nye Miss Rose Andrews Miss Ada Sinclair Mr H. Power Mr F. W. Fisher Mr J. Marshall Mr D’Elmaine Mr P. Carter And other talented artist**, ■WILL APPJBAB TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY) AND WEDNESDAY, TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. TUESDAY— “ROBINSON CRUSOE.” WEDNESDAY— “ H.M.S. PINAFORE.” 32c MISS Miss Clara Mamelle Miss Annie Roslyn AND Mir W. Hayes June 14th and 16th, AT THB



F LEMIN6TON SCHOOL OPENING TEA MEETING & ENTERTAINMENT, At the Flemington School, On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1881. Tea on the tables at 6.30. Tickets, 2s. 935 a JOSEPH CLARK, Chairman of Committee.



BRASS BAND. BENEFIT Given to J. S. SAVAGE (Banhmastie), on his Leaving the District. MONSTER MUSICAL FESTIVAL, AT THIS TOWN HALL, JUNE 30th, 1881. A full orchestra (consisting of 20 Per formers) and 50 Vocalists will kindly as sist . Plan .of Dress Circle at Mr H. M. Jones’, were tickets for this part of the house can be obtained. Front and other seat tickets from members of the Band. See Programme in future issue. 11c ————■— l ß>. Lost. 10s. Reward. LOST, from Saunders’ Bakehouse, 1 Brown MARE, with cover on. Brand, soar on off front hoof. Anyone giving information as will lead to its re covery to James Ranger, at Bakehouse, or to 0. Pkimmeb, Saunders’ Buildings, will receive the above reward. 45a



Ecclesiastical. VS ATHOIIO CHURCH, ASHBURTON: Ist Mass, 9 o’clock; 2nd Mass, llo’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. RAKAIA: Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. 610 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. Tenders fflENDEßS aro invited for BUILDING i BRICKWORK for WORKSHOPS for Messrs Bakes and Brown. labor only. ,< Plans and specifications may be seen at the Coach Factory, whers tenders are to be sent, not later than 5 p.m., SATUR DAY, 18th inst. 390 BAKER & BROWN. Public Notices. ISSOLUTION of PARTNERSHIP The Parttnership hitherto existing between S. Brown and Thomas M'Car tbn, as Machinists, is hereby dissolved by mutual consent. ' 36c TBSTERFIELD MILLS. Haring taken the above Mills, I beg to inform farmers and the public generally that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and hope, by turning out a first-class article, to merit a share of public support. Gristing on the usual terms. Cash buyer of grain. JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 876 a A SHBU RT O N MILLS. OWNERS of GRISTS will bo CHARGED Id and 2d per bushel respec tively for CLEANING First and Second Class WHEAT, in addition to the charge for Grinding. HENRY BOWERS 620 a (For Saunders Brothers). SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.



Meetings. GOAL INDUSTRIES tion. ASSOOIA ‘ The Monthly meeting of the abovewillf b» held on WEDNESDAY EVENING, Jtme 16th, at 8 p.m., in the Upper Room <4.the Town Hell, when tho ; hpeptum of .establishing a Landing Ser 'Vfce at the mouth of the river will be ~ brought fonrerd, together with other fbußineee. ■ - ' S. E. POYNTZ, '4lO Hon. Sec. TfIINWALD YOUNG MEN’S X MUTUAL, IMPROVEMENT AS SOCIATION. "~ A MEETING of those interested in the above wdl be held In the Tinwald School, ‘on MONDAY EVENING next, the gOth Inst., at 7 .30, to elect officers, adopt gni ies,&o. • J. T. ALLSOP, Hon. Sec., pro tem. T... 0 E . SOMERS AGENCY. -isfbe>W. H.‘ PuDßiCojtßß is authorised to mpney end -transact* all business on- with Thk Ashburton Moimt Somers and ' ter - . -; 1 . r districts. W,JLZOUOH,



Notice is hereby given that THROUGH TRAFFIC for carts and other vehicles in Burnett street west, between West street and Park street, will bo STOPPED dur ing the re-formation of the roadway. By order. FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. June Bth, 1881. 999 a Ashburton borough council. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the south-eastern end of Tancred street, at its junction with the Town Belt, is CLOSED until further notice. By order. FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. 20th May, 1881 847 a Railway Notices. R. IST EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. DUNEDIN INDUSTRIAL EXHIBI TION. ORDINARY SINGLE FARE TICKETS to Dunedin issued at Christ church, or any Station between Christ church and Oamarn (Oamarui not in cluded), oh 13th inst. and following days up to and including the 18th hist., will be available for RETURN up to and including the 31st. ;; f W. M. HANNAY. 26c . Traffic Superintendent.



Alfred Harrison- SATURDAY, 18th JUNE. 1 o’clock. Alfred harrison wm sell by public auction, at his Rooms— Furniture, Etc., As follows : Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, Washstanda, Kitchen Utensils, etc., etc. Also— -1 Large octagon-shaped SHOW-CASE. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 42c Auctioneer. J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we hare COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS Sr. COMMERCIAL AGENTS, Far the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, Ac. We hare arranged with Messrs Frisdi.an»br Bros, to rceeire entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District.



Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, Ac., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of Hew Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the abore, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 88, 1881. 880 a Publications. HE 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 jto 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. jTFor particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christchurch.— T. B. Craig, Agent for Canterbury. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a geod business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Potwm ahd Co., Ashburton. 612 a 612 a To Let-



- For Sale. 6" SALE BY THE SIGNED. UNDER- Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Cantbrburt, Zealandia, and Atjbxba- MAN Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. F R E. A small FARM of 75 Acres, within six miles of Ashburton, on favorable terms. POYNTZ & CO. F O R B. A FARM of 300 Acres, all town down to wheat, well and securely Fenced, abun dantly watered, and within easy access of a Railway Station. Also, 200 Acres of good LAND to Let for Cropping, or For Sale on a purchasing clause. Two well-finished three-roomed COT TAGES, situated on a Quarter-Acre of Land, on the East Town Belt, close to the High School. These cottages are now let to good tenants, at a fair rental, and will be sold on easy terms of payment. 595 a POYNTZ AND CO.



F o s E. T.S. 007, 908, 909, 910, being one acre in a block ; also, T. S. BGO. These sections will bo sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO. W E have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, x ssun Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District and will bo sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO. Land for sale. —,„ . , 684 ACRES improved Farm, situated at Dromore, of which 370 acres are laid down id grass, and 130 acres are in stubble, after one crop, balance in tussock. Small house. Sub-division fences, plantation, &b. The new water race is supposed to run through this property, 644 ACRES in tussock at Lanriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. Terms easy. Apply to CUFF & GRAHAM, 697 a Christchurch.



Matson, Ooz, and Co. Clearing Sale AT WAKANUI CREEK. On the Farm of Mr Thomas Prendergast. Messrs, matson, cox & co. have received intructions from Mr Thomas Prendergast to Sell by Public Auction, at the above place, on FRIDAY, JUNE 17th, At 12 o’clock sharp. Implements Peas, Mangolds, Carrots Timber, Household Furniture, Utensils, I Ac., Ac., Ac. Stack of Peas. Also, HEAD CATTLE 20 DAIRY COWS HORSES PIGS, Ac., Ac. Special entries will, by permission of Mr Prendergast, be received by the Auc tioneer from parties wishing to enter any stock for sale. 18c MATSON, COX. A CO.



Matson, Cox, & Co. AUCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JUNE, 21st. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’« Threshing Machines. MATSON, COI, & CO. 410 MB—————— W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, JgJSTATE AND STATION AGENT,,. LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AMD GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON S A L E% 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, &e., Ae., Ac. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. A«*m AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon approved security, repayable by instalments, in ac cordance with the rules of the Society.. For particulars, apply to W. H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., BAST STBSET. TANDARD 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. £2,000 AND £8,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton.



Educational. pjpHE MISSES HONOUR aro 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 Money. Money TO LEND, in suras of £6O and up wards. on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. r^"OTIOE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts A. Weston W HAS much pleasure in announcing to his old patrons, and the public generally, that he has returned to Ashbur ton, and proposes starting again in 'lan cred street, with a HAIROUTTING SALOON and SCHOOL of PHRENO LOGY, &c., for the 'present, where he hopes to see many old faces, who can get their bumps scraped, trimmed, Ac., in fact their craniums thoroughly renovated, at Million Prices. Note the Address—Tancred street (shop lately occupied by Mr J. Chapman, Painter). Ifa



T. Bullock. j > AZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. F OR SALE, CHEAP. 127 Acres first-class LAND, fronting on the Wakanui Creek, being Rural Sections 20632 and 20633, divided into three paddocks; all in English grass ; there is a hut and stable on the farm. This would make a capital dairy farm. Will be sold cheap and on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjlO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET for CROPPING about 300 acres, 100 of which have been cropped once, the remainder is ploughed and ready for cross-ploughing. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MR W. L. RICHARDS, Near The Grange. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, lately in the occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpo 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. JjlOR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft 6in RANGE. Quite new. 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, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchasing clause : FARMS. fiff-AcreS —a compact farm; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakanui, about six miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements—seven-rocmed , house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and' itber buildings. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach, Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. 150 Acres, near the above,, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improved. 84 Acres, subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with a never failing stream. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, store, etc. Situated on Mr Hart’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 162 Acres Freehold ) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold ) all fenced and sub divided 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. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near, Winslow, partly improved, 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. 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- v ' roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, 1 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 With 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.



TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. 539 —Eighthof an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Corner section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 357 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 9 5,906, East street North, also T.S. 771, corner of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age- TIN WALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, close to the bridge and fronting the river. This is a desirable site for a private residence, price low, terms easy. Lots 502, 503, 510, 511, four sections in one block , small deposit cash, balance by instalments. L o t 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, TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ Shop 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 t« T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent



Business Notices. EA E E OPPOET UNI TY. FOR CASH. JIT CONSEQUENCE of the LATENESS of the WINTEE ; SEASON, T. E. Hodder and Compy. Have been enabled to purchase several balances of shipments of WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY AND CLOTHING. Also an immense Stock of Samples of one of the largest Hene Exporting Houses, the whole of which will be offered at once as JOB LOTS, Having been purchased at an unusually large discount. 126 Black Straw Hats, 10id, Is, and Is 6d, wholesale prices, Is 7d to 3s 9d each. ‘ ' 59 Ladies’ Millinery Hats and Bonnets, newest styles, considerably under original wholesale cost price, from 2s lid to 20s. 45 Ladies’ Trimmed Cloth Paletots, 6s lid, 9s lid, 12s lid each, 116 Infants' Frocks, Pelisses, Cloaks, and Tunics, from 4s lid to 10s. 48 Wincey Skirts, 3s lld~upwards. 12 Quilted Satins, less than half price. 50 dozen Ladies’ Linen Collars and Sets, from 2jd each. A lino of Heavy Twilled Winceys, 6fd per yard. Men’s Doeskin Trousers, 7s 9d per pair. Cretonnes, 6|d per yard. Grey Calicoes, 2|d per yard. Heavy Flannels, 10-|d per yard. Men’s Wool Half-Hose, lid per pair. Blankets, Heavy Tweeds, Dress Stuffs, equally cheap. A largo lot of Ladies’ Ulsters, 7s lid each. About 20 dozen Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Felt Hals, from la 9d. Wool Scarfs, Wool Shawls, Wool Crossovers, Stays, Gloves, &c. The above having been bought as CLEARING JOB LOTS (A large portion less than English cost price), will be offered at prices unprecedented. DISCOUNT, ONE SHILLING IN THE POUND ON ALL CASH PURCHASES OF A POUND AND UPWARDS. T. E. Hodder and Compy., ASHBURTON. 466 a



Aitken and Roberts, AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware 1 , , „ . Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Chums, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveyors’ 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. 30« FURNIS H I N G ! E U R N 1 S HIN G ! P, PATERSON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of _ IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 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. Tr'j HAS the pleas v: • \J* moved into his •e of informing his numerous Friends that having Re- I • moved mio ms 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, aiid 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 COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF -piNCOUBAGE Why Buy imported rubbish when you can 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 FBOM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY Reid and Gray, TMPLEMEET AHD MACHINE MANCFAOTnEEES I (First Prise takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow Ploughs), further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and i leaf Harrows, Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, or 4 horses, &c., <fce. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any, Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttle-worth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET,. ASHBURTON. 99



Business Notices QOALI COAL!! COAL!! The undersigned have just received tt large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current rates. r i MATSON, COX, & Co., a 902 a West street. PH O TO G R A P Wanted everybody to know that th(t Is my LAST WEEK in Ashburton, and all who wish to have a really GOOD and CHEAP PORTRAIT not to miss this op portunity, very seldom inet with. Photaß taken in the new uranium process warranted not to fade. Any House or Farm Photographed within ten miles from Ashburton. " L PEOFESSOR DB LOME, 919 a Photographer., THE Undersigned, in thanking his numerous friends and customers for the very liberal support accorded him dur ing the past ten months, has much plea sure in informing them that he has sold his business of Baker, Confectioner, eta, to Mr James Ranger, who will continue it on and after May 30th, 1881, on his own account, and would bespeak for his successor a continuance of those favors so liberally bestowed on him. A. O. AITKBN, Saunders’ Buildings. With reference to the above, JAMES RANGER trusts that by supplying GOOD BREAD at a reasonable: pride, combined with civility and attention, he will merit the support accorded to his predecessor. Ashburton, May 27, 1881. -821 W O. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &a, , 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. So7a NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. 'h. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Pork street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 966 a THOMAS DUDSON. Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse OLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sizes.. .. Men’s and Youths’Waterproof Clothing at reasonable prices. Canvas, Calico,, and American Duck. Reaper and Binder Canvases, Made and Repaired. ( Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. - Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced' prices. 687 a WM. PATCHING. I HAVE heard persons who ought: to know remark that ‘ ‘ Rome was 'not built in a day,” nor, for that matter, was Ashburton, notwithstanding . ‘that the latter has been called a “jumped-up town. ” I don’t believe the site of Ash burton will revert to a sheep-walk again quite so soon as some people imagine, and it’s being jumped upon in this way won’t hinder its advancement in the least. In j proof that this is my way of thinking, I point to the business I am now engaged in building up, which, thanks to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts, bids fair to be of a substantial character. A varied stock from the choicest Fruits, down to humble Potatoes, with Italian goods, and almost every article in GROCERIES will be found in my new building, including the now celebrated Blended Teas of Nelson, Moatb, & Co., in boxes and packets. (See advertisement and handbills). H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house. Next bank of New Zealand, East street. 8c 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 ia and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the best way possible. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements. —Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Christchurch, IMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES. Tillage Implements Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and &c., &c. Indents on the English and American Markets executed on the most reasonable terms. Threshing Agent— -783a FRBDK. PAVITT, Aidkbuprton. ALFRED COOK, hews niiiaer for the Lyttelton Times, Canterbury Times, and Star, is prepared to undertake the distribution of circulars, hand-bills, - ~&c., and to do general light porter work, Aid odd jobs. : ‘ - ...j. 794^