The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2.—No. 294.1

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com mission AGENT, Ac. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE RCOMS, AS REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. Oats purchased in any quantify, for cash. Advances made on Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28? a . ALFRED HARRISON. K. F. Gray, A UCTIONEER, VALUATOR, STOCK, STATION, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, TEMUKA. Agent for Standard Insurance Com pany, and Sub-Agent for the Althouse Windmill. Licensed Dealer in Arms and Ammnnition. 782 W. H. Gundry, ESTATE, AND STATION AGENT, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND LICENSED LAND BROKER, East street, Ashburton. 927



pREDK. pAVITT, Ei sx Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c. f &c. 928 Branson & Boileau, Engrossers, commission and GENERAL AGENTS Agents for the Australasian. Agents for Gilbey’s Wine. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. G E. FOOKS AND SON, LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle. Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. . 374 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, authorised and LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. FARMERS ! FARMERS! FARMERS 1 1 R. McKERROW AND CO., 1 A 8 ® Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, f and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are i also prepared to make Liberal GASH ? ADVANCES on the above placed in their I hands either for sale or shipment to the ' English or Colonial Markets.



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. FARMERS. We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Cornbags supplied. Grain Season, 1881. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. Wo have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every attention to Grain consigned through us, and obtain the extreme price for all shipments Farmers may intrust to our care. We have also established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow, Hull, Dublin,and Antwerp, and we can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a Christchurch. OTI C E T O FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. 199 a A. MOORE & CO, Christchurch. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. 1 (V , Christchurch. 14a



XPO R T OF GRAIN. SEASON 1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited.) Is prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances On GRAIN entrusted to its care for shipment to, and sale in the London, Australian, and New Zealand markets. The Company does not purchase on its own account, but acts solely as Agent, and as moreover all sales by its Mark Lane Brokers are carefully supervised by an experienced staff, constituents may rest assured that their interests will be care fully conserved, and full market values obtained. Freight to England by first-class iron vessels has been arranged at Fifty Shil lings per Ton. Corn<»acks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices. Full information respecting terms, etc., may be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a Manager.



WHEAT FREIGHTS TO LONDON AND UNITED KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Farmers that it has arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con fidently refers its Constituents to the List of first-class Vessels now Advertised in the Daily Papers, JOHN COOKE, 93a Manager.



THEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG f LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands for sale in London, and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight. The successful result of their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in terests are well protected by their agents in London. Prompt returns and minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a



A Large Stock of Comsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices.' R. McKBRROW & CO,, GRAIN MERCHANTS, BAKAIA. 60 Sorenson and Co., Lichfield Street, Cheistchuech. RAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a nn O F A R M E RS. D. B. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, TTmt special facilities for the satisfactory disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted to him. Sample# left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the beat markets, and the highest value guaranteed. 256 a G Joseph Clark, bain MERCHANT, I /: Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain I Healers and Farmers that he has . OPKNEH a Branch Office in Burnett Street, Ashbiirton, for the purpose of ' carrying on the Business of a Grain Pftmdumt, BtockUnd Gfenerai Commission Agent. Highest' price giyen for Grain. [ Storage at lowest current rates, /q‘Ve PH* OLA RK, Ashbcetok, Adjoihlmi Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. '! - o- : "•■■■ 263 a



Business Notices OIL. gEA 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 cent, cheaper. Purchasers of oil should also remember that this is a Colonial Production, and by using it will leave the money ilr the country. ORR & CO., Agents for the Ashburton County, 228 a



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, BURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware I 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, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filteis, 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. 30fla J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY 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. TO 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, &c. 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 Handles Spokes h ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles Ac. Ac. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813



F URNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. rpHE 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. Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots of THE MAKER. 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 Watertight, from 13s. Gd.; Men’s Shoes, from lls. Gd.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women's Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. Gd. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY 40 TEA. TEA. TEA. Nelson, Moate & Co., TITHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND " IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Next Ayers’ BaMls. SPECIALITIES— No. P er lb 1. Speciality Blend. Immense power, pungency, and grip ... ... 2s. od. 2. Challenge Tea. Splendid Liquor, rich flavor 2s. 4d. 3. Dargeeling Blend. Drawing a pure rich liquor, worth 3s 2s. Bd. 4. Royal Blend. Full bodied and delicate aroma 3s. od. 5. Imperial Blend. Good leaf, well flavored, strong, fine pungent liquor 3s. 4d. N .B. —Our Blends containing Green Tea are only sold when specially asked for. Packages always on hand. Half-chests, Boxes, and Packets, containing 61b., 41b., 31b., 21b., 11b., £lb., |lb. Also, in Fancy Tea Canisters. Samples of any of these Teas can be had on application A liberal discount allowed to Hotels, Schools, Farmers, and Boarding Houses. H. M. CARSON, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. AW E YOUR MONEY THESE Two Shillings in the HARD TIMES. £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3|d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d, New Jam, Cid. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, Gd. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. .344 a Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO CROPS YOU GROW. LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THE CONSUMERS OF THE 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.—Wo also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported. Wc have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. /ST'Farmers aie invited to call and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. , TARPAULINS.—We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins ot 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 older 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. C2a B John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, EGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of t Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid 8.5., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738



FURNISHING. c P. Pate rs o n’s ASHEL S BEET AND COLOMBO STREET SHOPS CONTAIN THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STOCK IN TOWN. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 737 500 q cot on tiuns 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, 17s. to 28s. the Box. Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, £3 to £5. to 4d. to Sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLO R, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 748



Sewing Machines. JM. THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to his and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Wheeler and* Wilson’B°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 bo attended to at once. Address — I. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jeivellers. 815



QHBAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS !! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address — C. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a Marsh & Groves. TjIANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. , lancbbd Street, Ashburton. 932



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. G. J. Martin, BUTCHER, 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 Corned Beef from Mutton Sausages Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 to 5d 3d. 2.Vd. to 4d. d. to 3d. Bd. to 6d. James Tait, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON.



Business Notices. ■g-J : «' o^: <h V ❖ 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.] S w o 5 & <j 02 H _ !=r 3 9 © ra iiiiii ~ O WJ& J. F. Sfcrafcz Watchmaker, S CD C/2 W rrora London a - co \ ~ ra 1 55 M J. F. STRATZ, uirect Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. 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 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 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 only 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 bo 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 can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. 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 low. 48a 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 them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will al„aj 7 s have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Lawky 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 —Thuksdays. 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. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS 1/5 R THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and ‘ ‘ For Sale ’ ’—can be obtained at the Guardian Office,



Business Notices. Special Notice. -rf*- CONTINUATION of I. R. HODDER & COMPY.’S GREAT CASH SALE. IN consequence of the immense success, and so many lines being cleared off, our Mr Hodder has been necessitated going through the markets picking up some extraordinary Cheap Job Lots, BETTER VALUE FOR THE MONEY THAN EVER. The balance of a Consignment of Bootsp^ At a great loss to the consignee- Men’s Elastic Sides ... 4s lid per pair. Original retail price, 12s 6d per pair. Women’s strong well-made Elastic Sides, 5s lid, worth Bs. Children’s, from Is lOd to 4s. Colonial-made of every description at a greatly reduced list. A job lot Men’s Heavy Diagonal Wool Cjats, 21s, worth 30s. A job lot Men’s Colonial-made Suits, very superior, £2 12s 6d, worth £4. A job lot All-wool Saddle Tweed Suits, £2los, worth £4 10s. A large lot 11/4 Colonial-made heavy Blankets, 21s per pair, worth 30s. Large Colored Quilts, 3s 6d and 5s lid each. Large Toilet Covers, Is o£d each. Large Rough Towels, Oid each. Hemp Druggets, B|d per yard. Heavy Wove Kidder Carpets, 2s ll|d per yard. Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, Wool Shawls, Dress Stuffs, Hats, Millinery Bonnets, Cambric Handkerchiefs, Stays, all bargains. Heavy Skirts, 2s lid, Grey Calicos, Flannels, and Hosiery, much under value. A large lot of Boys’ and Youths’ Heavy Cotton Shirts, all at Is 11 each. Heavy Shirtings, from 4|d per yard. A job lot American Grey Calico. I. R. HODDER & COMPY.