mud, and hold on by the bar bdrii.J, in company with the grinning, manly, ragged St. Boville’s gamins, in place of riding on the knife-board, like little masters, and by holding the impatient, indignant omnibus freight imprisoned behind her, while she filled up the 'doorway, remaining planted on the steps, wrapgling fiercely with the con ductor; for an odd fourpenny. But -she' Waff unattended by her captive 1 triafn frifrti Whatever cause, he was left rtauderdate: Wainwright had set out on a solitary exploring expedition to Jfeatherv Haugh, to try whether she" Sftd' a views in ;the of the glen. It was a hot, brooding August afternoon ; there was "4T thin friist-yeil paling the dim azure of wjtbj jts western bank of gold, S*ien over these higlfuplands and fresh mooted ; -•- ■

. EatideMete Iwalked leisurely up the JiSlfoiv, 5 ! through postures and patches of plantation to tier destination.;: The; path was not much frequented, though it was open •g iiosf r of idleb. Heathery Haugh, withes glen, did not take 'the popular fancy like the falls of the Roan and the woods of Oakburn, so Lauderdale was easily arrested as’ well as a little surprised' by footsteps pattering after her,- -and' -an agitated, exhausted voice Miss Wain wright! Oh I s - please, pray, Miss Wainwright, r • ,f To Lauderdale’s bewilderment, her pursuer was Lucy Hyndford, with her picturesque.'fed and black shawl pulled awry, entangled and torn in the fringes by her forcing her way through aftdj bramble bushes, and Tier, hat’ 1 flapping backwards instead of forwards, more like a mushroom than -it had ever looked before.

: 1 For -pity’s sake, Miss Wainwright; turn aside and keep your eye on a poor tnan, until I run back to St, Boville’s, and send up Lddovic Sutcliffe, or any "other person I dan find. I know it is ho business ofours, but a life to be lost, a. life at stake, think of that I ’ panted the singer, not very coherently, but very humanely. *lt is the getle man who wenLabout with the rich young widow. ..'ihey bad an explana- afidsfae.dismissed him last night, I heard, it .from , our washerwoman. Ilut I mmst not detain you if you are to save him; I met him a moment ago Mas I : was gathering blackberries, which I: used to find when I was a the wind, in such oppressive weather, to the Stoney. Bog* withaiguninirisihand,.where, there is not a living thing to shoot except him self I rose up and cleared my throat (my heart had : leapt into it, I assure Idm'MtSs VVainWright), and he turned pe^d’-pndlooked me, blankly in the sure he <3id not see me. I never was io such a situation out of a song, and there it is all love and mad ness sure there is little love herej hoiveycr much madness” there MJf'fe.''; fiiit t know how. low Ludovic now-a-days . but ; - being in fixes, and blow*»j’and.!g©ne!up the spout, as they call it;* -Dear, dear! I ani gossiping as aS'Cfiirtl., Do look after the Wiretfched ;telldwi ‘by all the world for-l say; lie , has never paid. has held jlhinkini kbe-marriage would be declared, and the widow would clear scores ; but instead she has 'broken with- him, and gone off, and his blood Will 'be at 1 Her door. But I suppose, ibe ’ ,mipd; some women never npimf* go him, Miss Wainwright, J -will.send his landlord or somebody;■ • L should i stay myself, but it is Satorday, and I have not too much time. If home I' should’get Hoarse, ana put out Ludovic Sutcliffe, who always insists th’afbusiness is busi ness, and should be attended to first, l|ppdr bright, whatever happens.’ V* .Certainly/ Lauderdale/ • promptly, endorsed, the . -sentiment; ; ‘i but,’ she addedj in her- Cool matter-of-fact tones, though she had turned and was walking in fhe (||re9tii>n indicated by Miss Lucy Hyndfdrd, you must be ner- Vjous, j; and .exaggerating an accidental coincidence. And I don’t know what good'! din do ; I have r nevbr acted as a policeman;’ • " (To he cmiiiniledl)

OypßfAjD : Uost«Aciobs. —• The Gily Surveyor of'Sydney hasreported that the Town Hall contractors have been over paid. to the time. of L 2,300. 'Holloway’s Ointment akd Puls.— Rbeqipatip- P^ins, ( t Tip:DCito®eaujs.-rrThese, dis cases are unfortunately very prevalent in this country,. ( are ; frequently most distressing, somefiw'es for years baffling all medical skill to alleviate r fhe sufferings, of the victim. Inno- Ointment andjpills failed to produce a .cure. The Ointment -produces a peculiardnd £ sbothihg influence bvier "the neryes atid muscles, relaxing spasms’ and subdiiitrg palm- ■ The attack soon becomes milder and the Sntanrals betWeenitbe paroxysms longer; until they* cease .altogether*--oThe Pills restore the to, a Slate of; health'and strength: Persons beariddeffforipontbs VJtb rffcumatic pains apd ; after using have been curecfm Ari'incredible short ! period.—A6vt.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, " THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1881.



Missm^Friends. MIgSESCr FRIENDS. David atad James McKenzie, who were in or near Hbki*ilia:ih-1869, are requested to communicate at onco with lheir ; brother, Donald, when they will hear of some tbirfg to. : 'fheir‘'j advantage. Address— “ Donald McKenzie, Stanley, Beech wqrfh*.Yictoria,” ...... . ■ 443 a



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I Alfred Hamson. IMPORTANT SALE OF FARM AND TOWN PROPERTIES. TUESDAY, 12th APRIL, Twelve o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored With . instructions from the Mortgagee to sellby Public Auction, AT HIS ROOMS, The Equity of Redemption of Rural Sections Nos. 15104, 15510, 15511, 16678, and 17411, CONTAINING ABOUT 207 Acres 207 Now in the occupation of : Mr Thomas Prendergast. This Sale presents a spe cially good opporl unity, it being a well known fact that there is no better Land in the district. The House is neat and compact, with every convenience attached, prettily surrounded by 'well-grown trees, the Fences also Being in good order ; and, situated quite close to the Township, it must, in a very short time, become trebled in value. ALSO, TOWN SECTIONS IN COX STREET, Nos. 804 and 805, With Four-Roomed COTTAGES thereon. These Cottages are well built and new, situated in the most healthy part of the town. Terms at Sale. Twelve o’clocck noon. ALFRED HARRISON, 450 a Auctioneer. Tenders jyj-OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till noon on THURS DAY, the 14th of April, for the following WORKS, viz. : Shingling 67 chains of the Alford Forest and Mount Hutt Road ; and Forming about 12 chains near the Mount Hutt Station. Specifications can be seen at the Office, Methven. W. B. COMPTON, 463 a Overseer. fjl E li D E R S. TENDERS required for the following PRIVILEGES at Tinwald Sports:— Confectioner’s Booth Right of Sports Sale of Programmes. Tenders to be sent in by 11th April to C. P. JEPHSON, 448 a Tinwald. Educational fJIHE MISSES HONOUR are 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 Public Notices. * NY Person found TRESPASSING, jC\_ in pursuit of game (or otherwise) on the Coldstream Estate will be prose cuted. 447 a JOHN STUDHOLME. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. ASHBURTON. It is proposed to hold a Gift Auction IN THE TOWN HALL, On WEDNESDAY, April 13th, In aid of the Funds of the above Church. Mr. T. Bullock has kindly consented to be the Auctioneer. The following gentlemen, with the 'Auctioneer, will receive Goods up to the date of Sale ;—Mr. Andrew Orr, Mr. G. Kidd, Mr. G. M. Robinson, and Mr. D. Wlliiamson. 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 Notice to farmers and OTHERS. The AXLE of the WATER WHEEL of the vVakanui Mill having been BROKEN, I beg to intimate to my customers and the public generally, that GRINDING will be SUSPENDED until further notice. HENRY MOFFAT, Wakanui Mill, j 14th March, 1881. 338 a Reid and Gray HAVE much pleasure in notifying that their DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGH has received First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition, coupled with a special commendation from the Jurors. It is the duly First Prize for D.F. Ploughs awarded to New Zealand exhibitors. Catalogues Free on Application. REID AND GRAY, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, 417 a Christchurch and Ashburton. ~~ METHVEN AGENCY. MORGAN and HIBBS, General Store keepers, Methven, are authorisep agents for the Ashburton Guabdian. ; Suhecribers wflb please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en trusted to them will receive prompt attention. : . . Gazette; in Bankruptcy. V. R. OTICE —TrtE Ashbueton Guabdian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts



Matson, Cos., and Co. BUILDING SITES. BUILDING SITES. BUILDING SITES. MOST VALUABLE Suburban Land. \yfESSRS. MATSON, COX & CO. IYX have received instructions from Mr, Benjamin Ede to offer for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION. AT THEIR SALE BOOMS, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, ist APRIL, 1881, AT ONE O’CLOCK SHARP, 80 80 VALUABLE SUBURBAN LAND DIVIDED INTO FIVE-ACRE BLOCKS, Situatedabout one mile from Ashburton, and bavins; frontage to the Racecourse Road and Wakanui Creek, BEING BLOCKS No. 192 TO 195, Inclusive, as shown on Map No. in the Laud Transfer Office. The above consists of the RICHEST AGRICULTURAL LAND, AND IS ABUNDANTLY WATERED, Having a frontage on the WAKANUI CREEK, And offers an opportunity not often met with to those in search of sites for SUBURBAN RESIDENCES, Combining, as it does, the advantages of unsurpassed Soil, IN SMALL BLOCKS, Within easy distance of the Township, at a moderate price, and on most easy terms of payment. For further particulars, and map of pro perty, apply to MATSON, COX & CO., 337 a Ashburton. IVlatson, Cox & Co., 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 To Let. rp O L B T. Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed HOUSES to Let. Apply 457 a POYNTZ & CO. LET BY TENDER 79 ACRES at Willoughby FOR ONE CROP or for a term of FIVE YEARS, adjoining the properties of Messrs Scott, Stoddart, and M'Lean, and the School. Only one crop has been taken from the land. It is securely fenced. Tenders will be received up to the Ist of April, to be addressed to WILLIAM CLARK, 358 a Horton Farm, Leeston. For Sale. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following A HIGHLY-IMPROVED Farm of 600 Acres, Within easy distance of Ashburton. Large Dwelling-house, Stable, and all necessary Outbuildings. Running Creek through the property. MONEY for investment, on approved ecurity, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595 Money. Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. fj APIT ; A L ; i$l,000, 000. MONEY *0 M LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. McDO WALL, Manager., Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. 260 a Ecclesiastical. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. Next SUNDAY, SERMONS will be Preached in the above Church by A. J. SMITH. Appropriate Hymns will be sung, and suitable pieces recited by the Children. Time of Service—Morning, 11; After noon. 3.30 ; Evening, 6.30. A special CHILDREN’S SERVICE‘wiII be held in the Afternoon. Collections in aid of Schcbl Funds. • ' 458 a IST O £. be the order of first Sunday of The following will Masses from the April• Ist Mass ... ... ... 9 a.m. 2nd Mass . .. . . . ... 11 a.m. 37 la EDMUND P. COFFEY.



D?n Henderson and Co. Public Notice. QUILL & CO., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, Beg moat respectfully to inform the in habitants of Ashburton, and all the Farmers' in the district, that they have this day SOLD THEIR BUSINESS AS AUCTIONEERS & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, To Messrs D. HENDERSON & CO.. And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask as much or more for their successors. QUILL & CO., : Auctioneers. reference to the above, DAN. HENDERSON, Who will act as principal in the new firm, and an old resident in Ashburton, asks his friends to give him a lift, and they may depend that he will do his best for them. DAN. HENDERSON & CO., AUCTIONEERS, 452 a WEEKLY SALE. OPENING SALE. ON SATURDAY NEXT, April 2nd, 1880. Crockeryware, Crockeryware. DAN. HENDERSON & CO. (Successors to Quill and Co.) WILL HOLD THEIR FIRST WEEKLY SALE, When they will offer to the public a splendid assortment of Crockery Ware, having a very excellent assortment con signed to them. Come and see it. It consists of nearly everything a good housekeeper wants. They have also Teas in half-chests and boxes, at half the price you pay in stores. Coffee in 2 and 41b tins ; Cheese, Pigs, Poultry, Turkeys, &c., &c. 451 a



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, 2nd APRIL, 1881. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, on the above date, 1 FLOOR CARPET (nearly new). T. BULLOCK, 464 a Auctioneer. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. JjlOR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft Gin RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbukton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 266 Acres —a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and part'y 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. 362 Acres, all fenced, and a portion of it in English grass, on Lagtnhor run. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town o 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, subdMded 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 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. 2424 Acres, all fenced, situated near Alford Forest, most of which is in its native ( state. Improvements consist of a four roomed cottage and two small paddocks, broken up. ,■ 236 Acres, situated- near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. i 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 1 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway i station, on Maronan run. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. | 539— Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Corner section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage ■' and blacksmith’s shop. 905,9:6, East street North, also T.S. 77b cornet 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 502, 503, 510, 511, 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. 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- roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot 34, 35. each X 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 ti-ees. 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. TO LET. Two’ Shops in -Moore street, ;: Butchers’ Shop and! Duelling 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 Agent ONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of , , interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O E T 'hat well-finished comfortable COT- GfE, in Tancred street, opposite Mr by’s, now in occupation of Mrs Bland, session can be given in a few days. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TO LET—At a low rental, BOARD ING HOUSE, in Tancred street, known as Anstee’s, Centrally situated. T. BULLOCK.



Business Nu Craighead & Co., fJIAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in announcing that Mr Craig head,* having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &c., For the approaching season ; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s). P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— ~ ~ Single and Double At Christchurch — ~ ~ Single, Double and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 456 a Christchurch. Reapers & Binders. WR. D U N N. . REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT, Peter street, Ashburton, Wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Merchants, and others that he is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Re-paint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates in Wood and Iron on hand. None but the best materia) used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. W. E. Dunn, Workshop, Peter street, near Wakanui road, Ashburton. Agent for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmil s, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. L ■ ' 132 a I WISH to give sincere and hearty thanks to my numerous Customers for the great sucess I have experienced since starting Business three months ago. Civility, constant attention, and Good Value are the things I depended upon, and I have not been disappointed. Having practised the first and given the two latter, the natural and gratifiying result has followed. I shall continue to do my “ level best ” to merit the further support of the public, and, while it can not be supposed that I have everything in Stock “from a needle to an anchor” (especially the anchor), yet my Goods will be found fairly diversified. I wish to im press upon the minds of all in this sickly time that’ Joy [and Good Fruit ] and repose Will slam the door on the doctor’s nose. I would also beg those who have not hitherto called on me to believe that they can lay out their money to advantage at the NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WARE HOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street—H. M. Carson, Proprietor. Sole agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s celebrated PACKET TEAS See advertisement and handbills. 299 O T I C E. We have much pleasure in intimating to the public that we have SOLD all our interest in the STORE at MOUNT SOMERS, including the Book debts, to W, H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., who will conduct the business as heretofore, and would ask for them that liberal support which we have received. ORR & CO. In reference to the above we beg to state that we intend keeping a large stock of GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will be sold at LOWEST TRADE PRICES. Our cart will run round the district to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. P HINTING, Op Every Description, NEATLY AND CHEAPLY EXECUTED, AT FJIHE QUARDIAN QFFICE. PLACARDS AT AN HOUR’S NOTICE. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East street, ASBBURI ON.



Business N. tices. Great eedi'otion in WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East stkf.e ■, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 IDs ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a 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 ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 QHEAP 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, Timvald. 242 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. Miss Buckman, French milliner and dress maker, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSINESS in the above line, nd from her long experience in the Leading Houses of Sydney and Mel bourne, can guarantee the Best Styles, combining Elegance and Durability. Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to making. A perfect fit can be guaranteed, as Miss Buckman cuts and measures by a thoroughly practical system,saving ladies the unnecessary trouble of fitting and try ing on, which is often incurred by going to an inexperienced dressmaker. Address—M. BUCKMAN, Peter street, Ashburton, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Tailoring and Outfitting Establishment, near Quill’s Commercial Hotel. • 80a QUININE WINE. Highly recommended, and acknowledged to be THE BEST TONIC Yet introduced to the public. As a vehicle for the administration of cod liver oil it is unsurpassed. Prepared only by C. Neate, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Beware of spurious imitations. 793 L F OR D FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a C. Bay, EAPER AND BINDER EXPERT, V ENGINEER, &c. Ihe M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town cr Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. C. RAY, East Belt, near Wakanui Road. 100 a Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Due Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Block Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 931 WM. PATCHING. Marsh & Groves. tmncy bread and BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND TIONERS. BISCUIT CONFEC FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lanqred Sirketj Ashburton. 932



Business Notices. JJREAD 1 BREAD ! ! BREAD I!! The Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts are reminded that good wholesome Bread can be at all times procured from the undersigned. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS made for Supplying Harvest and Threshing Machine hands. Assemblies, Parties, &c., supplied on reasonable terms. An assortment of Biscuits, Pastry Cakes, &c., always on hand. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON 729 S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a 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 William Revell (Late of Ashburton Forks), ~|~JAS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a TO FARMERS AND RUNHOLDERS IN THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. We beg to notify to our Farming Friends that we have now OPENED a Branch of our business as AGRICUL TURAL IMPLEMENT MANUFAC TURERS, in Cameron street, Ashburton, near Cass street, under the management of Mr Peter Walker, where we will keep a stock of our well-known Implements and Fittings, which will besupplied at Dunedin and Christchurch prices. Illustrated Catalogues Free on application^ Reid & Gray, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch and Ashburton. 360 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and small quan tities, and all orders will be promptly executed. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] DAYIS YERTICAL FEED Sewing Machine. MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. The above Sewing Machine has taken First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition, after a contest lasting over several months; the judges having awarded First Prize to the New Davis Yertical Feed on every point. Come and get samples of the work. Sews any fabric, from lace to leather. Always in order. P. S. —lt was also awarded First Prize at the Sydney Exhibition, on every point. It will be seen working at the Ashbur ton Industrial Exhibition. ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ASHBUR TON COUNTY. R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 19 ' a NEW INDUSTRY". ASPHALTING. BRADLEY a for ASPF rates. r ._ r to take bTING at very All orders to bo left atthe Works, Pack: street. . All work kept in repair for twelve mouths. 386.