UPPER ASHBURTON ROAR-BOARD.

: The Board met on Monday, i 1 c 13th Instant. Present —Messrs D. I cLean (chairman), M. Stitt, Sergeant, Warper, and Williamson. The Overseer’s report was read. In reply to applications made by the Board for the purchase of land for gravel pita, several letters were read, the prices quoted ranging from L2 to Ll 5. Mr John Carter wrote asking that the piece of the road from the Hinds river to the White bridge be formed and shingled. The Board decided that the' matter should be considered. Mr Stitt wrote in reply to the Board’s letter re land required for a road through sections Nos. 28863, 28864, and 28865. Mr H. H. Pitman, steward of Educa tion Reserves, wrote re the purchase of land from the School Commissioners, being portion of Reserve No. 1122, re quired by the Board for the purpose of a toad. Messrs'Miles and Co. replied to the Board’s letter re land required for a road through section No. 26902. The Ashburton Borough Council for warded the account for the proportion of salary of Inspector of Nuisances. Messrs Mitchell and Turner wrote ask ing that the road known as Allan’s road on Tancred and Allan’s sale plan be made passable. _The Clerk was instructed to reply that all the roads in that portion of the district known as Tancred and Allan’s estate must be formed by the ratepayers and dedicated to the Board before anything can be done in the matter.

Mr Corbett wrote on the subject of the proposed road from Digby’s bridge to the Alford Forest road through Reserve No. 1122.

Mr E. G. Wright (chairman of the Rangitata Road Board) wrote asking for a return of all the real and personal estate vested in the Upper Ashburton Road Board at the date on which the division of the district was gazetted. The Clerk was instructed to reply that this would be done as early as possible.

The Manager of the Union Bank, Ash burton branch, wrote in reply to the Board’s letter, relative to their credit balance on March Slat, 1881. Mr Williamson, member for the N.E. portion of the district, laid before the Board a petition sent to the Ashburton Borough Council, and which had been referred to this Board, asking that certain drainage works of a very small nature be carried out. —The Clerk mentioned that the road at the commencement was carried out by the Borough Council, this Board having paid one half of\the cost. — After consideration, the Clerk was in stiuoted to see the ratepayers interested and to carry out the work, if it was as re presented. The Clerk gave an approximate state ment of the Board’s liabilities up to date. He was requested to go carefully over the several claims incurred before the separa tion of the district, and to make a list of the psrsonal f estate of the Board, as re quired by the Chairman of the Bangitata Hoad Board,- The Clerk* was instructed to write to the Trustee in the estate of W. Suther land, re Sutherland’s contract for repairs on all roads in the district, asking him to proceed at ence with the works for which Sutherland was contractor, as the late rains had greatly damaged the roads in the whole of the district, and a penalty attached for the non-performance, impro per workmanship, or delay of the work ; that he will either have to carry it on immediately, or allow the Board to use their own . discretion in the matter, and forwarding a copy of the general con ditions.

It was resolved that in the case of any dangerous or urgent - works, the member of that portion of the district in which such may be is''empowered to deal with the matter to the amount of LlO, this authority to exist until an arrangement has been come to with Mr Sutherland’s trustees. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Chairman of the Bangitata Boad Bpard, enclosing W. Furneaux and Co.’s Account, and to state that the Board had > paid all pressing claims out of an over draft. It was resolved that the Board meet the first Monday of the month at noon. Several accounts were then passed for ’ payment, and the Board adjourned. To Builders. —Tenders are invited elsewhere by Mr B. Bird for additions to a store. . Holloway’s Ointment and Pills. — Autumnal Remedies.—Towards the fall of the year countless causes are at work to lower the tone of the nervous system, which will be fol lowed by ill-heajth unless proper means be -employed to avert that evil. Holloway’s far- ! anted preparations supply a faultless remedy oru both - external and internal complaints bonuected with changes of season. All affections of; the skin, roughness, blotches, pimples*. superficial and deep-seated inflamma . tions, erysipelas,, rheumatic pains, and gouty pgngs alme succumb to the exalted virtues of Holloway’s Ointment and Pills; which will ' Effect a happy revolution in the patient’s con dition,''though the symptoms of his disorder indiiave obstinately withstood the best efforts of science to subdue them.—Advt.

XHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1881.



Railway Notices. V. R. TTTEW- ZEALAND RAILWAYS. DUNEDIN . INDUSTRIAL EXHIBI- TION. ORDINARY SINGLE FARE TICKETS < to- Dunedin issued at Christ church, or any Station between Christ church and Oaraarn (Oamaru not in dtaded), on 13th inst. and following days . u»to and including the 18th inst., will b| ariilable for RETURN up to and including: the 21st i . W. M. HANNAY. 960 i Traffic Souerintendent. Money. OH •A'} oney td. Lend of FREEHOLD ; ■ PROPERY, or . Loans H > ioewhirt'dates, will be made on any ap- A «£W. F. PopnmgKam & Co., Ashburton. * 54c Mdhey J.insums of £6O and up- FREEHOLD ,WM. PBREDAY, •-0 Solicitor, ntreet, Christchurch. :ens & Co., JWbston’b), l|»HlLDlNas,‘i^.' : -'-.' H- FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY. G.B.D.’Pipes -and Vanity Fair |gf; Accordions, Ooa- Mbuth Organs, lying and Shampooing. ASHBURTON. - t Ml, vt. 627a*



Meetings. fj INWALD YOUNG MEN’S 1 MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT AS SOCIATION. A MEETING of those interested in the above will be held in the Tinwald School, on MONDAY EVENING next, the 20th inst., at 7.30, to elect officers, adopt rules, &c. J. T. ALLSOP, 40c Hon. Sec., pro tem. a Thistle lodge, 027, s.c., ASHBURTON. The Regular Monthly MEETING of the above Lodge will be held THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren invited. By order of the R.W.M. G. GAUKRODGER, 49c Hon. Sec.



Amusements. fjl OW N HALL. The Manager of The Lydia Howarde C O.M 1 C Opera Troupe Begs to announce an EXTRA PERFORMANCE TO-NIGHT, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, At Popular Prices —3s, 2s, Is. ; On which occasion will be presented A Grand Double Programme, Commencing at 8 o’clock sharp, with Dibdin’s celebrated Operetta THE WATERMAN. Tom Tug (with songs) Miss Lydia Howarde. To be followed by Byron’s world-renowned Burlesque Aladdin, the Seed Boy, Miss Lydia Howards. Widow Twankey (his great impersonation) 66c Mr Harry Power.



BRASS BAND. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT Given to J. S. SAVAGE (Bakdmastkr), on his Leaving the District. MONSTER MUSICAL FESTIVAL, AT XHB 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



Ecclesiastical. Q ATIOLIC CHURCH. ASHBURTON : lit Mass, 9 o’clock; SndMass, 11 o’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. Lost. 10s. Reward. LOST, from Saunders’ Bakehouse, 1 Brown MARE, with cover on. Brand, scar on off front hoof. Anyone giving information as will lead to its re covery to James Ranger, at Bakehouse, or to C. Primmer, Saunders’ Buildings, will receive the above reward. 45a To Let. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Poyhtz AKD Co., Ashburton. 612 a Tenders. rjlO BUILDERS. TENDERS are required for ADDI TIONS to a STORE. For plans and specifications apply to Mr R. Bird. Tenders to be sent in by 5 p.m. on MONDAY NEXT, June 20th. 68c TENDERS are invited for PLOUGH ING and HARROWING about 500 Acres fallow land. Tenders to be sent in by the 21st inst. For further particulars, apply to LOUDON BROS., 480 Kyle. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING BRICKWORK for WORKSHOPS for Messrs Bakes and Brown. Labor only.



Plans and specifications may be seen at the Coach Factory, where tenders are to be sent, hot later than 5 p.m., SATUR DAY, 18th iiist. 39c BAKER & BROWN. Public Notices. MILLS. . Having 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. 376 a HBUETON MILLS. OWNERS of GRISTS will be CHARGED Id and 2d per bushel respec tively for CLEANING First and Second Olaiss WHEAT, in addition to the charge for Grinding. HENRY BOWERS 629 a (For Saunders Brothers). Publications. ffIHE TRADE PROTECTION SO JL 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 to 13 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ ’Buildings,, High street, Christchurch.— T. B. Cbaiq, Agent for Canterbury. ...■>■ ■ 612 a fIIHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, 18th JUNE. 1 o’clock. Alfred harrison win sdi by public auction, at his Rooms— Furniture, Etc., As follows : Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, Washstands, Kitchen Utensils, etc., etc. Also • 1 Large octagon-shaped SHOW-CASE. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 42c Auctioneer.



Bankrupt Stock. FRIDAY, 17th TUNE. 11 o’clock sharp. HARRISON has received instructions to sell the following goods, in the Estate of J. Davison, Fruiterer, at the TOWN HALL, on the above date, viz.— A Quantity of FRUIT CONFECTIONERY and S H O W GLASSES A large quantity of BISICUITS, in tins SCALES and WEIGHTS COUNTER FITTINGS, etc., etc. 11 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 52c Auctioneer.



For Sale. SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. E OR S A small FARM of 75 six miles of Ashburton, terms. ALE. Acres, within on favorable POYNTZ & CO.



Jjl 0 R SALE A FARM of 125 acres, well fenced. The land is of good quality ; all laid down in English grass, and abundantly watered. Haxton & Beattie’s Patent FLEXIBLE HARROWS, and Kell, Meat, and Co.’s Anglo-American CORN and SEED DRILL. POYNTZ AND CO. O R S' E. F T.S. 007, 008, 009, 910, being one acre in a block; also, T.S. 860. These sections will bo sold on favorable ten POYNTZ ANJ have received instr SELL BY PRIVATE TRK ole termj^^ REA*WPI A BMUO Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres 4 the best land in the Wakauui District and will bo sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. - ' J For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO.



AND FOR SALE. 584 ACRES improved Farm, situated at Dromore, of which 370 acres are laid down in grass, and 130 acres are in stubble, after one crop, balance in tussock. Small house. Sub-division fences, plantation, &c. The new water race is supposed to run through this property. 644' ACRES in tussock at Lauriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. Terms easy. Apply to CUFF & GRAHAM, 597 a Christchurch. Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY BALES OF STOCK Will bo held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JUNE, 21st. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, ’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, A CO.



Matson, Ooz, and Co. Clearing Sale AT WAKANUI CREEK. On the Farm of Mr Thomas Prendergast. Messrs, matson, cox & co. have received infractions 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, Ac., Ac., Ac. Stack of Peas. 50 10 Also, HEAD CATTLE 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.



FREEHOLD FARMS FOR SALE BY AUCTION. FEIDAY, JULY 1. THE Undersigned have received in structions from the Owners, Mort gagees, and Trustees of the following Beautiful Farms, TO OFFER THEM FOR ABSOLUTE SALE BY AUCTION, AT THEIR LAND AND ESTATE ROOMS, West street, Ashburton. No. 1. 308 AOEES Of first-class rich alluvial soil, Situated three miles from the RANGITATA RAILWAY STATION. The improvements consist of a good four-roomed house, four-stalled stable, good sheep yards, out buildings, &c. 180 acres of this is laid down in English grass, and the remainder partly sown with wheat or in preparation for other crops; it is divided into six paddocks by substantial stock-proof wire fences, well watered throughout, and it is believed arrangements can be made for running 2,000 sheep outside the land. To anyone in search of a compact, profitable Farm, the above is an opportunity not often met with, and on such easy terms.



Ho. 2. 300 iCRES Of rich Agricultural Land not far from No. 1, in connection with which it would work well. No. 3. ACRES, Being R.S. 29212, adjoining No. 2. No. 4 02 acres, Being R.S. 27596, adjoining No. 5. No. 5. 29 ACRES, Being R.S. 27695, near mouth of Orari River. No. 6. ACRES, )f Land adjoining the Hon. John JcLean’s land on the Hinds. No. 7. Equity of Redemption of DS, Bing R.S. 31452 and 31453, lying between the Hinds and Rangitata Rivers. A good selec tion ; and being sold by order of the Trustees, may bo obtained on most reasonable terms. An opportunity not often met with, for practical men with moderate means. No. 8. On account of whom it may concern, ACRES, Of good light Land, near the Rakaia, being really fine grazing land. To be had on remarkably easy terms, and for residents at Rakaia requiring grazing land, a chance which should not be missed. No. 9. ACRES, A highly Improved Farm, within about two miles of a railway station, and seven or eight miles from Ashburton. The improve ments consist of a first-class four roomed dwelling-house, eleven stall stable, granary, chaff house with large grain loft over all, three loose boxes, largo concrete tank to hold lfl,ooogals., one well with windmill, ten acres of plantations, abundanceof running water, besides other most valu able improvements. No. 10. 895 ACEES ’ Of the richest Down Land, about five miles from Winchester. This is alll fenced, and having been fallowed the past season, is now in first-class order for cropping. The above fine properties are all offered on THE EASIEST TERMS, And are intended to be sold ; and to Farmers in search of REALLY GOOD PROPERTIES, At moderate prices and on easy terms, the opportunity should not be missed. Further particulars to be obtained from the Auctioneers, who will show intending purchasers over any or all the above Farms, and furnish the fullest particulars. MATSON, COX, & CO., 53c Ashburton, mHRESHING BOOKS printed on the J. shortest notice, at the Office of this paper.



T. Bollock. B AZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.ra. 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 Section* 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. JpiOß SALE. A BARGAIN 1 A 4ft Gin 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, r BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 66 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-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other 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 j ail 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 Maronarf 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 if, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5- roomcd Cottage erected thereon. Terms, 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. 529— Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kcrmode street. 22 —Corner section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 227 —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, TINWALD 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 SO2, 503, 510, six, four sections in one block, small deposit cash, balance by instalments. Lot 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’ .'-hop 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 to T BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Assent



J. T. l ord and Co. mo STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, i AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. Wo beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, Ac. We have arranged with Messrs Fribdlan»er Bros, to reeeive entries, [ and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all elaaaos of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, Ac., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in tho chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of tho district of Messrs Freidlandar 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 above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 98, 1881. 880 a W. H. Qundry.



W. H. GUN DRY, Jg STATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AHD GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE 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, Ac., Ac., Ac. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Assbt 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., EAST STREET. STANDARD 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. 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY. AND W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. Educational.



MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Moore 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 Business Notices. SOMERS STORE. W, H. PUDDICOMBE & CO, Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashbitrton Guardian. 757 a A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Bay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Ed. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Pricb Lists on Application. 831 a



S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station.



-i ilotices OOA L ! CA*. L!! COAL!! The undersigned iiave just received a large supply of BUST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current rates. MATSON, COX, & Co., 902 a West street. H O TOGRAPHY. Wanted everybody to know that this 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 met with. Photo’. taken in the new uranium process warranted not to fade. Any House or Farm Photographed within ten miles from Ashburton. 919 a PROFESSOR DE LORIE, Photographer.



U_OOD CLOTHES for winter wear, JUST LANDED, now I’ve got, JpROM West of England tair— Dark, or any sort; UNSURPASSED they are, I’m sure, any in this Town ; in and view them o’er, any day you’re down, Lublow ’s on the door. Gr. J. F. LUBLOW. If you want a Winter Suit Go to LUBLOW If you want a Good Fitting Suit Go to LUBLOW If you want a Good Wearing Suit Go to LUBLOW If you want a Business Suit Go to LUBLOW If you want a Dress Suit Go to LUBLOW If you want Suits that wont wear out G« to LUBLOW In fact, if you want Suiting, Go to LUBLOW #33" Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — 6. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c.,



Pkospecx Buildings, EAST STREET, AsfiBUKTOK. 718 a 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. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, Ac., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park 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, IENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSE CLOTH 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. 6S7a WM. PATCHING. I HAVE heard persona 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. 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, Moate, & Co., in boxes and packets, (See advertisement and handbills). H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house. Next bank of New Zealand, East street. 3c 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 in 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 *t Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. ALFRED COOK, news runner for the Lyttelton Times, Canterbury Times, and Star, is prepared to undertake the distribution of circulars, hand-bills, <fcc., and to do general light porter work, and odd jobs. 794*



Business Notices. SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and small quan titles, and all orders Trill be promptly executed. 0. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] J. Wilkie & Co., AND RETAIL BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, PniNCES STREET NOBTH, DUNEDIN. 871 ft Hotel& Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). DUNCAN McKENZIE, late of the firm of Match and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old* established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable.



GOOD STABLING. d. McKenzie, 50c Proprietor. Dunedin coffee palace and PRIVATE HOTEL. Moray Place. These extensive premises, replete with, every comfort as a first-class Restaurant and Family Hotel, are now open to the public. Cafd and spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Saloons, Read i ing, Smoking, and Chess Rooms ; Single Bedrooms and suits of Apartments. The elevation of the Hotel is extremely healthy, and the views from the upper rooms simply magnificent. Terms moderate. S. S. HAWKINS, 873 a Manager. RS FENWICK’S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. 872 a MRS FENWICK New Eestaurant, • MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. aEORGB W. OOLLINSON (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’Slocfc. 264 a ■ wismwai mill ■ i m\ ■■m—c— — —wa—— — b—mb Boarding Houses, &c. Areally good boarding house, Directly opposite the Mail Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Good Breakfast, Good Luncheon, Good Dinner, Good Tea, and Meals at all times, to suit the convenience of customers and people from the country. ' ; The best place in the town of Ashburton for quiet and comfort. MRS MUTCH (Late of the Ashburton Hotel). 9850 The A 1 Eestaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit.



Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per weok. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanceed street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late ansteb’s), Tanoebd street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room. S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress — Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. t lllMJMl———■——————l Barristers, Solicitors, &c. (Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a